AWARD OF CONTRACT DATED 13 AUGUST 2001

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16 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I � THE SCHEDULE
PART II ., CONTR.,CT CLAUSES
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SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS
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PACKAGING AND MARRING
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PART IV ,REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
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DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE �5-6
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Convector agrees ta harnlah end defNer an ha= or perfoim' all the owarts Mt fonh or
otherwise idionnfleal shots end on any continue:len sheets for the concidareticm currod
heat The rights rand all/Elitism of the vanias to this eraniteet -anal be subnitt to and
stovetned by, the telatring.docurneoul la) I. avestrUcuraract, Ilt) eta 9050i1.0011, if any.
and le) such provisions."(Sphilentinans, cartificailens. aid speeificailans, as are 01100000 01
Incorpereted by rearance heath. !Attachments we Ede hal&
insludino the ackEtIons at chances made by you eath Mendota or choosers ortricet forth ni
tun chew, is borsht accepted aa to the harm Getird above and on ant corcinuam chows.
This Nyasa =enemies= the eWnrant which consists of the follacricitlocumenNI (al the
Govern- Mont's casein:Don end Mir onei. and (b) VOA award/contract. No Unto
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1SA.. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER Pipe or print)
WA. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
Helen SpIncer
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199. NAME OF
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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS
Scope of Contract (COst-Reimbursement/Fixed-Price) (APR 1984)
The Contractor shall, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth. hereafter,
furnish the necessary qualified personnel, services, travel, facilities, and materials (except
those specifically deSignated to be proVided by the' Government) and do all things
necessary and incident to completion ofthe contradtual effort in accordance with the
COntractor's Proposal, dated 29 May 2001.
Type of Contract (Cot) (APR 1984)
This is a Cost Type contract as identified under Fe
16.302, bearing no fee and in the estimated cost of
Ac uisition Regulation (FAR)
SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT
Statement of Work (AUG 1996)
The Sponsor's Statement of Work entitled "Electrode Improvement for Lithium-Ion
Batteries � Investigation ofj Conductor Composites"
dated 16 March 2001 is hereto made a part of this contract
SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING
ithltutification and Marking of Shipments (AUG 1996)
(a) General:
It is an express condition of this contract that the Contractor will Make no reference of
any nature to the purchaser in connection with the shipment of materials or the shipping
documents pertaining to this contract. This includes, but is not limited to the item:s being
furnished, instruction books, blueprints, manuals, packing lists; instruction plates or
identification plates. There shall be no reference to the purcha.set on or in any shipping
container, shipping documents or billing documents:
(b) Bills of Lading:
The Bill of Lading shall show the consignee as cited on Schedule "A" of the contract.
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(c) Exterior Markings:
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(1) No stenciling shall be applied to the shipping container except for the following:
0) Weight, dimensions, and cubic content of container.
(ii) Caution markings for handling purposes, such as: "DELICATE INSTRUMENT,"
"THIS SIDE UP," "FRAM! ,F," and "CENTER OF BALANCE" (on large items), etc.
(2) The consignee address as given above in paragraph (b) shall be marked on a
shipping tag or label that shall be securely fixed on the container by use Of a waterproof
adhesive or stapled to the container. Such markings shall be protected by a coat of
transparent water-repellent material.
(3) Container Numbering:
(i) Each exterior container shall bear a number relative to the total number of
containers in the shipment, e.g., PICO. 1 of 5.
(ii) Set marking - Where an equipment item constitutes a'set; and is packed and .
shipped unassembled in tWo or more separate pieces, each container shall be marked with
the set or assembly nufriber, the Minter oftheccintainer telatiVe i6 the turriber Of
containers comprising the coniplete set, and the total number of dontainer8 in the
particular set or assembly, together with a brief description a the cOtaponent part
contained therein. Thus, a box containing a control panel, which is the third container of
a group of four making up set number two, would require the following spebial set �
markings: Set No. 2, Package 3 of 4, Control Panel.
(iii) Container numbering shall not be stenciled on the containers but shall be applied
by tag or label as described in paragraph (0)(2): ki.111:91
(d) Interior Markings:
(1) No marlcinglahall be applied on any interior packaging niaterial or coniainer that
would identify the purchaser.
(2) Each primary wrapper, envelope, bag, folding carton or other packaging material
enclosing each assembly, part or group of similar parts shall be marked so that it may be
readily identified against the packaging list. Each secondary and all other overwrap
material shall be marked as to the contents enclosed in the package. The markings shall
include the following:
(i) One of the following headings:
(A) Part of the Basic Unit (removed to facilitate packing)
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Operating Spare. Parts
(C) Base Spare Parts
(D) Tools
Service Equipment
(F) Other category indicated in the contract.
(ii) Brief nomenclature
(if) Quantity
Items that aretnot enclosed in a wrapper orcaitop shall be identified with Plag that
� includes the above information. .�
(e) Packing Lists:
A ma,steK packing list shall accompany each shipment or be forwarded under separate
cover so that it reaches theconsignee prior to the receipt of the shipment. The master
packing list shall include:
(1)
(2)
(3) Contract or Purchase Order Number.
(4) Government Bill of Lading Number covering the shipment, if any
(5) Items being shipped shall be listed as required under one or more of the headings
listed in paragraph (d)(2)(i) above
(6) Stock and item number
(7) Nomenclature of item
(8) Quantity of each item
(9) Location of each item by container number and set number when applicable
(10) My data specifically required to be included on the packing list, by the terms of
Name and address of consignor
Name and address of consignee as in paragraph (b) above
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(f) Unassembled Items:
(1) Identification of connection components. When iris necessary to remove
components to facilitate packing, all connecting wires, conduits,leads and other objects
disconnected shall be tagged in such a manner so as to readily identify lines of the
various components.
(2) Shipping bolts, collars, etc. All objects that are attached to a:ssemblies for packing
purposes that require removal before the item can be put in operation, Shall be labeled '
accordingly in a conspicuous manner:
SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
E-1. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and
effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make
their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at
this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/
E-2.
52.246-8 L Irispeetion of ReSearch and Development= MAY 2001
Cost Reimbursement � Alternate I
Inspection and Acceptance at Destination (General) (APR 1990)1
Final inspection and acceptance of work accom_plished, services provided and/or items
produced or deliverable under this contract shall be performed at destinatio.rthy cognizant
Government personnel.
SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE,
F-1. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and
effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make
their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at
this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/
52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (ALT I)
AUG 1989
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52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination NOV 1991 ,
52.242-17 Government Delay of Work APR 1984
F-2. Late-Delivery (AUG 1996)
When the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or
anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, it shall
immediately notify the Contracting Office in writing giving pertinent details; provided,
however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision
shall not be construed as a waiver bythe GovernMentof any delivery schedule or any
rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.
F-3.
F-4.
F-5.
Period of Performance (AUG 1996)
The Period of Performance of this contract shall be from 13 August 2001 through 12
August 2003. �
Place of Performance (AUG-1996)
The principal Place of Performance under this contract shall be at the George Washington
University in Washington, DC.
Contract Status Report (JAN 2001) (MODIFIED)
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Quarterly Contract Status Reports shall be submitted in to the Contracting Officer not
later than 15 calendar days after the dose of the month covered by the report. Such
report shall be in the format as provided in the attached Quarterly Contract Status Report
exemplar. Thermost,recent invoice(s) submitted, that reflect the period covered by the
monthly report, shall be an attachmenttoport
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F-6. Shipping Instructions - COTR Directed (AUG 1996) (b)(3)
Deliverable reports and data submissions shall be delivered in accordance with
instructions to be provided by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative
(COTR).
F-7.
Personal Delivery (AUG 1996) (b)(3)
In the event any item under this contract is personally delivered to the COTR, the
Contractor shall obtain a signed receipt in duplicate from the COTR. One copy of the
receipt shall be attached to the Contractor's invoice submitted for payment for such
item(s).
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52.252-1 SOLICIAT1ON FROTasioNs mostioituro BY REFERENCE. O'ER
1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more toficiostion providoos by referonce; atith the rani
ICING and effect as if they ware Oven In full ton. Upon roptest, the Contracting Ofneer will
make their full text availahlo The offeror is Caistioneri that the listed provisions may include
Orris that mum be completed by tbe Mirror and submitted with lb quotation or offer. fa lieu uf
sr:bunging thc full text of those provision& the offeror may identify die provision by paragraph
identifier and pmvide the appropriate information with its potation or offer. Also. dm full eat
of a solicit:Won proviaiten mai be accessed acitroillailli- at ihitathcse address(es)
huSew aimakkov/farl,
$220141 CERT11137C411171N AND PI8C10,9114.REHAIDIEW;
PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FELIER/4.
TRANSACTIONS. AFR 1991
57.222.21 PROHIBITION Or /MIGRATED FACILITIES. FEB 1939
K.2. 512034 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1933)
(a) The ofTeror earthen that -
(1) The prias in this offer have ban arrived at independently, without, for the purpose
of rastrieting compatition, any sanaultatiaa, communiemica or arcane:It with any other
offeror or competitor routing to -
(i) Thom pritet;
(ii) The intention to submit an Orem or
(Ill) The methods or factors used to calculate the prices Waled.
(2) The rises in this offer ben not been end will not be knowingly disclosed by the
offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or coinpetitor helbre bid opening (m
the COE of a scaled bIti solicitation) nr contract award (in the ease of a negotiant
solicitation) unless otherwise repaired by law; and
(3) No atboapt has been made or odll be made by the offeror 10 induce any ether concern
to submit or not to submit an �frier far the purpoae of restricdog coMpaition.
CM Each aignature on the ottrz Is considered to be a emtificiadon by the signatory that the
signatory
(I) It the person in the offomes organization responsible for detennining the Fitts
king offered in this bid or proposal, and tint the signatory has not pardc/pated and
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not participate In any salon contrary to subparagraults Mil/ through fita of this
provision; as
are Has been authorised, in writhig, to act o agent for the following principalsin
certifying that tom �principals have not latticiPated, and y.1111 not perdaYabi in any
aciroa.,.ccintrary as subparagraphs faXlythfough (6)(3) a 44 provision limed fall name
'011.00iSollisi. in offeror's otrndinthan itspaalderfe* diterinining the pikes offered
In this bid dr praporal, and the title of his or bespeak's:in in the offeror's organization);
(ii) As an =hatted Wm, dais madly that the principals ruined in subdion
ibx2xt) of this incylsko have not prittlekaned, tual odd not particia in any
action contrary so aul4snag/4ft faRilthrtingh (a)(3). of this provision: anti
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MO As an egthe. has hot Pensollakv IntriiciPgedrffind will not FaSuiFare. In any
nth= noiltrarY to subParatilFhtl (a)(1) Ihrattgb (2X31 of MIS piredsion.
(a)!! the offeror deletes or modifies aubparasinph (e)(2) of this Previaort the offeror must
furnish with its offer a signed statement setting ford, in dna:Litho chantisances of the disclosure.
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. 52204-3 TAXPAYER. IDENI1DICAnatv (octiO9u)
(a) Definitions.
"Common pram," as used in this provision. mains that evaporate ently that awns or Controls au
aft-Muted group or =Farallon that riles Its Federal income tax rein= co a consolidated basis,
and of which Mc offeror is a =abut.
� "TatepaYeeldesnificadem Number: (TIN)," as used in this provision. me= the number remised
by tho Internal Revenue Service D(S) tobe used by the offerar its repertiag income tax and other
reams. The TIN may be either a Social Security Nunther an Pinployer Identification Numter.
(is) All offerors thust submit the int onnation Inquired in paiagrapIti (d) through (0 or this
provisko to comply with deft eollecden requirements of 31 U.S.C. 1701(e) and 332.5(4),
reporting icquirentents of 26 U.S.0 Sal, 6041A, and 605W4 and implormoning regulations
issued by the IRS, if the resulting COOLMOr it Ahlajtpt Lo the, payment teparrintremnetnerird
clean. ilnd in Federal Acquisidozi Regulation WAR) 4.004; the Sine or refusal by the Offeror to
� firidslitie infonisithisi may result inn 31 coroerd reduction Of PaYmcnts otherwise die tinder the
comma.
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(d) Telmer Identification Number (TIN).
ro The TIN may be used, by.the Government to collect eon 'ern on any delinquent innomn
out yr Ohe... scarab m11[1E0144 with the' Ginotornee[j31 USX, .7701(c)(3)). If the
testi/ring eleinisi is subject to the 'tarmac reporting reqiiiielionts deicrited in FAR 4.904, the
TIN nrovithallorennthar may be Malehad with IRS records to verify rho Accuracy of the Offerots
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n TEN has Wen applied Ms.
f 1 TIN isnot required beepase:
II Offs; or is a annsidont alien. foreign merperaton. of foreign partnership that does not hate
income effectlily rouneetro with the conduct of a ttadeor business hi the United States and
doe% not base an Office rid place of business or ascii pailat Aga in the Oohed Stites;
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Offerer to wiagreIkey or instrametitalltY of a foreign
government
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[I Offeror is anagerfey Or inpromentality of the ?roars] "
Govennoest:
(e) Type of organimin cm.,
I Sole proprietors*
r Partrtaihipi
(1 Corporate entiry (nisi tai-ar.empt):
I I Corpora sadly (tat-szeitapt);
[,2 tiovermar-nt entity (Federal, titate.:or 'Malt
I I Foreign government;
nnternadond organiansion per 26 CYR 1.6094.
**Other Etbcational Institution
Coznincti frareni. �
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prowhiem
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52.2045 WOMEN�OWNED BusziEss (MUER THAN SMALL BUSINESS). (MAY
1999)
(a) Definition. Wornen-owncel business concern, as uarst in this provision, Limp hcani.trn that
is at least 51 percent owned by one or prom women; at in' rhe ease of airy 0111;beli Owned
business, at leas: '51 Percent pills stgek is owned by oac or man women; aw), whore
maaakentio. and Oath/ Iiusineis ope:rationi lira controlled by one or mare women.
0) Represemation. leoinpletc only if the altor is a women-owned boas= conrorn and has
Dot repose-need Itself as a small Imams concern in paragraph 0)(1) of PAR 52219-1, Small
Basineso Program Representations. of this solicitation.] the'offaror repressors 'that it �1 is a
waniewouned business concern.
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K-S. 82101 C.EifFIE/CA T1ON REGARDING DEFARMENT, SupPENSION,
FAOFOSED DERAIGGDIT, AND OTHER RESPONKETL1TV MATTERS (MAR 199i
4Xa Th4 Offeror cm:frees, to the best of la knowledge belief, haa -
(f) The Offeror and/many Of its Prniamds
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(A) Am fi ste not Fl prowsuly debarred, nisnded, proposed for
delierrnem or declared latelignale for the meard of contracts by an
Federal agency;
GO Dan I 1 babe nate. !spin a threineor pedal preceding th6 offer,
:been convicted of ai had avil jibliMent rendered against than for:
commission of fraud or a ocianinel offense In connection edit obtaining,
PtlemPtirte to OSUMI,: Or lieif*y.eng A Olt* at!: 'SUM. or loyal)
contrail or saki/Mil-a violadob Of Federal or Slate antis= amnia
relating to the submission of Wm: or contordasion of endanalemona
theft fozgery fribery; calsillaiol Or destruction of treads, melds%
Mt 'moments, tak tvisiciri, titj�atprupcTty: and
� (C) An (J IlMniat Pl) presently; ilitticied fa, or othetWise Criminally or
dvilly charted by a 'Enver:mental entity/ad:1r, caranicnion Of any of OIC
offenacs entiteekeitil eubdivislai (a)(1)0)(B) of this provision.
01) The Offaor has [ ) has not fl within a dinisynx pidial preceding this offer,
had one or mare contracts lannmated lbt default by any kerderakagency.�
(2) "PrinciPols� for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; (VAC=
perinerm end pason" baring primary tramegrimarecJapervisory resporrilbilitice within
nbarlinaget.Sity (114:-/Foliflil mouujwjplrnfl Matiskeil, bait of 11 subsidiary, dividion, tn
MAIMS maim and similar positions).
This terdiioetion Concerria a Molar Within the Jurisdiction Olen Agency arihe
Thilred Stela and the Making of a False, Flotiqees, or Frandnient Certifuotion
May Reader the Maker SubJett to Prusecnilinc Mier SictiOn 1001. Tide 18,
United Stales Code.
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(h) The Offemr shall &ovine immediate written -Make to the Otnitrieling plefierrif,et any limo
Mier to annat loArd, the Offeror leoros ther int Ceififacittiod was &Mucous when stibmined or
has become ertuocuus by reason of changed circumstances.
(r) A certification that any of the hams in paragraph (a) of this posubloil exists wilt mil
necessarily result in withholding of an awanl MEW Ns solicitation. However, the ciatificerk n
will be eonsideral in commedon with a darmilaindon of the Offoror's respotsdbihty P41mm Of
the Ufferor iii fiwth a cadcwlen u proMde Minh *timed Inreireition aj o3thesled by the
Contraitingtflicer May zaideirMo Offeror tonresponzilale. '
ayNothing contrrinetliM the foregoing shall be comMed to remtim establisturient of a systein of
records in order to render, in good faitb, tho certification ronaired by paragraph (a) of this
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provision. The knowledge and information of an L1ffernr ie pot rcquired tA exceed thw which is
muniallyPelsoised by 4 Predeni person in the ordinary dime of bUsinass dealings.
(e) The conifiwitioniin paragraph (a) of thi4providon is a rerial representation of tact upon
which =Haiti= Wei /Arced When making avant If It Is later tictermined that the Offeror
inowingly remiered art.mremseua certifration, In addition to other remedies available to the
Government. the Contineting Officer may =dash) tlw contract resulting from this solicitation
for default.
52.21S4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 1W/)
-(a) The Offeror* resirrindenti In the performance of any contract resulting from this solicitation
� � ntnda S doe* Teak hjia3i1 (check applicable block) to nee one or mere plants or facilities
located at a different addieSS from the address of' the offeror or respondael as indicated in this
� proposal or rcipatiS6 (origniet`foi in*uttion,
(b) If die offeror ar resparidem chrai "Intends", in paragraph (a) of this provision, ir shall insert
in thc following apatWas thew:411;d Information:
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
(STREET .CODREM: aft
STATE, (=MTV, ZIP COD13
Dept. of Chemistry
725 �21st :Street
1,7,c7ITERtoti--TC,20052
. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER
AND OPERATOR OF ME PLANT
OR ;any IP OTHPJI THAN
OFFEROR OR RWONDEITE
44. 5=9-1 SMALL BUSINESS PEOGRAWIREPREFIENTATIONS. (OCT 2000)
(OW The North American Industry Cbatilication System (PiAICS) axle for this acquisition
is� .
'(Z) The smaffbusinem eke�idazd It [instal SEG Sunday!),
(5) The small business size standard for a concern which subirdts su offcrie its own name. other
than on a construction or seryive contract, but which proposes TO groduct which it did
not itself rnM�fu turn Is EOrr employees.
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(b) Representation& ( I) The offeror represents as part of Its offerthat it [I is, ( J is not a small
business Content
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(2) fOoMpleta 001; if the offeror represented Itself as a onall beeineas concern lo.paragruptt
(0(1) or this provision) The Forfeits itipreseittLA-for heneral itatietionl pa:treats. KS pan of its
off& that ti(�) Is, Li. is not if small disadvanmged business cacaos as defined in 13 CFR
124.1002.
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(3) (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business coimeni in paragraph
(bX1) of (hit neoviion.)Tbe ofikorrepresada as part of im offer that iaj ktf Is nor a wane:r-
oomed small business concern.
(4) [Complete only If the offeror represented hue as a small business concern in paragraph
(b)(1) of this provision.: The offeror !tyrants as pm Of its offer that Iii 1 iz 1 J is not a
reterne-owned small (Maine:Rs ernar-ro.
, (5) ;Complete only if the offeror represented itself us a vcreran-oomed small business concern in
PatagiaPil 0:1(4.) of this psi:with:MI The Offeror remesents sts part of its offer that it [ ) K.1 j is
net a cervien-tbsabled venwan-awred small businessconcein.
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(e) Definitions. As used in this provision
'Irma business eonoorn,\znoons .t.uo.aftlanoltiding it affilieres. Our it itsdapendr.saly owned
end opened, obi &relent Iii.;tbd Veld of ;coalition in ivhich it is bidding an Government
contracts. and qualified en a roar bushiest under the miteria in 13 CRC Part 121and tlw size
rintodard in pare pi (a) of tiriss pecarnion. '
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Ki5er4e:0-disa5Jed veterao-owned sown business ean,=rn"�
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(I) gears sniall besinest eiaacent�.
(i) Not loss than SI percent of which is owned by one-MAX= service-disabled veterans or, in the
case of any pub1.14, Siena Ninon's, not less than Si perozot at We stuck of whit jai owned by
ona Or more service-disabled voterivi and
(ii) The management mei elaRy. ..basiness operations of which are' eattOrdIrld by one or mom
service-disabled sieteinni or, In the pew of a neaten with Permanett faid Severe disability, the
^ikrotise osPenThincillifofiblef Cir.41041'ffgerall,''
(2) Service-disabh:d veteran toram a veteran, as defined In 38 UPS,C 1111(2), with a disability
: that Ls serviecanneeind 'as detMod fa 3/.3 tr-te- 101(10,
,rWomen-owned sand/ business tango n." as used in this provision, means a snail pusinexx .
Concern-
(1) Which Is at least percent owned by cele or more women or. in the ease of wry publicly
owned businessait least 51 resumeoil:he stack of which is mead by ime"or more Wiament and
(2) Whose ffifttlagClUdat and daily burinoss operations urn controllnd by one or mate Worn
(d) Noticed I) /f this solicitation is fat supplier and has been ant aside, in whole or in pm, for
small business noncoms then the :clause in this -solicitation providing notion of the set-aside
contains result:lions On the Conroe Of the rind Islas to be furnished.
(2) Undo' II laSC 645(6). Amy racia who MISTEPTt3CaLS a lirra'S MIDIS ai a small 01132one
mnall. small diaadeantaged, or oromencinmed small badness aosmern in order to obtain a
contract to be awarded Under the Preference programs ratabliabed pursuits to iartion S(a), 8(6),
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g, or 15 of the Small Business Act or ..iny other provision of Feder-di law that specifically
references session BO) for a definition of program Shall �
(I) Se punished by InmOsition of fine, imprisonment, or both;
(a) Be inbjeet to sulministretivc iernedies, including thencnsinn and debarment and
(ill) ineligible for participation It programs contincind under theenthceity of the Act
CoNtitAcil AND cOraLINANCE Battens au 1999)
The offeror zepetontte that -
(a) h (i) has, 0 has not participated in a pth'i'dotts-aceittnet or subcmdract subject to
the Banal Cilportimity clause of this aolicirition;.
(b) it di has-L.) hits sot filed ail squired compliant tepaiis and
(c) Remesentatimas indicating submission of Mouthed compliance reports, signed by
propega3 sbbcontrutom will be obtained before subcontract awards.
52,222-23 Ary3liMATIVE ACTION comrz.vortar 19s4)
lbe offeror represents that -
(a) fr_i4hes developed and bas on file has not developed and does net have on file,
- at eacileetablishneen, affront:dive acrionyttograthe reotthed by the rules and regulations
et thetectetery of Labor(11 .0n-I and 60-2); Or
(b) h has not previously had contracts abject O. ihe written a;Mrrnative action
programs mon:ire:nem of the rules and rekulaiions of the Searetary of Labor.
Kat 5222343 CERTISICAT/ON OF toxic criroacAL RELEASEREPORTE(G
(OCT woo)
' (a) Sultsion�Cif this certification jg a manauleire for miltingor entering into this contract
thiposed hy Eseendie Older 12969, August 8, 1995.
(10 aignin' g this Oftlir, the ounro, cenifies that -
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As the oW,r ar Placrater c;f fncfil. des that will be Lit] in thaperthernance of this contnict that
am aubjeCt in ale la* and Kerning ntquirithents deiciihici in amnion 313 of the Ethergcm:y
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1936 (13/1CRA) (42 U.S.C. 11023) and *don
6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act 011990 (PM) (42 u.s.e._ 13 io0,1ho ofktor will file and
corninue to hie for such facilities for the life of the contract the rode Chemical Release
Inveinnery Ferns (FoimjR) as described in sections 3I3(a) anti of filittRA and section 6d07 of
P9A: or
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(2) None of ha owned or openwsd facilities to be used in the performance of tWs contract is
subject WI Si 5orro R filing and reporting thmiirenterm because each such &entry is exempt for
at teat ono cif the following ressoasl (Check caeh-block drat le milkabk.)
(1) The facllity.wess not manufacture, proCess, or wiserwise- use may us& chenneals listed
unddt SOciion 313(c) of SPCRA. 42 U.S.C. 11(C3(1):
zetb The CEng!' does "or have 1� pr E..rwc fulkime eV1ore6 as speclEed in tendon
311(bXI)(A) of SKR& 42 US.C.11023(6)(IXA);
(III) The *Dior does not meet the reporting thieshOlde aftesiic chemicals established under
tontine 313(f) of EPCRA. 42111,S,GlI102,3(0 threlailittg the &buttons threstmldi at 411 CFR
' 372.22. provided an appropriate cenifiLaititie !WM.b�flIcd with EPA);
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fru) The facility elan not fall within Standard Industrial beatification Code(SIC) major
Binitis.-26.1thistigli 39 or their cOrrespanditig North Arnailcin Indistry Classification SAlcell
(MAWS) Sectori-31 through 33; or '
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(v) The facility is notlocared Within anY SFS pf the United States, the DI striCtii(Volumhia,
The Cornmonwealtit'of Ptorto Rico, tioein: Anietrierin Samoa, the United States Virgin blanch,
the Northern Mariana Wands, or any other tarbory ornoseeseion over which the United Soma
hakluT40,0goo.
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K-11. 622254 BUY AMERICAN Aerc.BAJLANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM�SUPPLIES
(PRE 2000) .e
(i)bettaitioes. As used b ads clause�
"Component" mans any item supplied to the'esiWitianicat ia pan of an end item or of another
conmanont.
"Cost nIcompumans" means�
(I) For.compenente pthebased by the Conteactor,:ihc accluisitien. cost, including transphatation
� invite the plate at incorporation into the and product (whether or not such costs are paid tO a
domestic dim), =deny applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate Is issued): or
,
(2) Trot componeritsnonufactured by the rcidlasnis, all coifs associated with-themanufacture of
the cot/Mona* Including innsportadoo costs al described in paragraph (I) of this dchnition,
pins allocable overhead eortt but excluding profit Cost of components dose not include any
cows associated with the twomfaotte= of the end Product. �
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"Domestic Fro pracIttne =Mr. .
(II�F.n !manufactured cud minium mined or produced in the United 5t81c5; or
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(2) An cad product manufactured In the United Slate; if the cost of its components Miosd.
produced, or Manufactured in the United States exceeds 56 percent 4,41 ! cost of idi its
� components. COOVionetile of foreign origin of the same Class Of kind as those that the agency
�.di.aniiittee arc Doi prodneed, m- manufacturei. in vd5aisi and temanahlY available
commercial *madden 'Of a satisfactory quality are treated as dasne511C. Scrap generated,
collected, and prepared for processing in the Caked States is cotraidered domestic:
'Tod Product" means ;implies deliverer( under aline tan of a Government contract
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. 'Foreign end product" Mainsail Mid PM*: other than a domesdeend predict
"United Stotts' memis tha .30 Stataa ant* -.Neuter � of .Lblizatitia. US. territories and
possessions- Patin- RIM); the *Mem Mariana Islands, And an3111410 plane Object to MS. �
. jurisdiction, hut drew act. , . bMcs
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(b) The Roy AD2Orlcaal (41 1.1 s.c. gra-Ifitil provides a guefereiren dorMsdgend preducts
:for supplies scat-tired tor use in. the linited SntreS.- The Balance Gifting* Program provides a
preferroce for deinestie einiPitelactt f��uppliea acquired for use carbide the Liniti;d States.
(c) Offerors May obtain from the Contracting 0111Ces a list of foreign articles that MiComMeritag
Water will treat as domestic for tide eiiintract..:. �
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(a) The Catitnetnr Shall dathnt'onlidomeatin end.'prOduct.� icecap to the derail Mai it apccifitei
delivery of foreign end products in the provision of the 901isilation gadded "Buy American At:-
Balance of Payments Program Catitisatc."
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The offerM cerdfles that Saab end PraducTh, eicept those listed taloa:. is ladornestic end product
Ms defined In the clause entitled 'Soy &Wien] Act - Supplies"), and that ammonents of
unlmown origin are considered to have bean mined, produced, or manufactured 0.41,,title IhO
United. Stains.
Excluded End Prodacts Country of Origin
Man May *tat from the ccauracting Mew lists of articles. Mate:tali, add sappfiri excepted
from the BuyMaori= Act.
K-I 2. 52.227-15 REPRESENTA'FION ay laryED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED
comeuren sorrwARE. 1.099.)
(a) this solicitation setc forth the Work to be perfatnedif n contract award results. end the
Cio9entrnenth known &divay requircincnir for data (as clamed in FAR :17.401). Any resulting
contract may also provide, the Otwerament the option to order additional data tinder ma
Additional Data Requirements tinge at 51227-16 of the FAR, Winehided in the eautotct., Any
dam-delivered under the resulting manna will be subject to the Rights In Data-43eneral clause at
51227-14 Mat it to Whim:hided la this contract. Under die lamer clause. a ['murmur nmy
withhold from delivery data that qualifY as limited /iglus data or reettieted computer software.
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' and deliverforrn, fit, and Auction data in lieu thareaf. ThC latter ClAfisc also traiY be Matt with its
Atteunacs II anditu III to ,obtain deliverY of &ailed rights data or re-mictecl camputcr software,
nuirked with Narked rights or tcstrirted rights notices. as appropriate. In addition. usa of
Alta;Thate with this lane: clause prcnirks ttre CeScriaraint &right to Inspect Bach data at he
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Conneaut heftily. . .
(h) 41 an aid in tialcanlning the Ggvedlltlears need to iiklude Alternate .11 or Aiken= min Mc
clause at 52=7-14, Rights In Data�Crettemi, the offeror shall complete paragraph (a) ot this
provision to chlter state that dram of. the data Medi& as _FM* rigida data ur :coaled completer �
. Salle/am grittier:41y. to **extent foligde, which :of,* data qualifies as ilmited rights data or
rFacintexl computer software,. Any identilleatien Of limited rights data or *Mated computer
software in the offeror's response la not determtaarivc cd the status of snob data should a wawa=
bc awn-Tied to the offeror.
The offeror has reviewed the requirements for * delliery of data or software and stares
!offeror cheek appropriate blockl
None of the data proposed fot fulfilling .9411 roguirements qualifies as limited rights data yr
restricted Computer SOftware.
Data proposed for fulfilling such regalrendmrs ;polity as limited rights data or minded
computer software and are identified follOW$i
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Moth "Limired rights flastandlicraticta ciimputelsoftware art deibed in the contract clause
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Wined 'Rights in DIM General"
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FuggioN OWNERSHIP, CO k6i OR INFlUENCE LllEF 2000)
(e�) NteWithiltanding the provisions of Seedier 3 Of * SISPOS, the .Government Intends to
theta services Or ego/picot from &MS which are adi ander foreign ownership control. or
fl aefle..0 (V)CI. ) or where any FOCI may. in die opinion alma CsovFoPenc. lawn* jrnDact
on secalty requitements. Accordingly; 4111 'Offerors *Orufins to this Rip or initiating
Ptercianisjoe of a contract are required hi Submit a *tied* �Form 32.8(formorly known as D)
4415i. Ceriiiicare Pertaining to Foreign Intezeirs tor MAIM a previously submitted Form 324
with titeir proposal or prior to etwonct.perfomanam, As- appospriate, Soutdard Form 928 carries
should specify, where nceetoary.: the iddinity, nitrite. deg*, and..tropeor of any MCI on their
nigaitietation cc activities, or the organization or actiiirieS of a pithcontractor. Notwithstanding
the limitation on contracting with an Offence under roc!, the Coveted= nesm-vcs the right to
contract with mob Offerors under appropriate arreogernents, when it &nominal that such
contracts will be in die Lear lawsuit of the Governmem. Additionally, a Rey Mellowing
Pirgount.liList Obrmesiy known as 1313DFTS�Owriana, Officers, Directors, hereentivc
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Persuallel List) must be submitted with SF328 which Ideally; sealer matiagemallt by
Name, Poeillon, Social Security Number; fieleRhum of Birt,b; and citiasslakiP status
(b) Thc Qintract& shall; in any ante in which It helimos thitloreign inflate= exists or is Wag
sought to be obtained *Slier its allain, or the affairs of a Sultan:racier, promptly notify is
Corm-aming Offfeer of all the peal:tan facts, even if sneh influence is not exerted to the degree
specified in the hriSPOK
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The Madill Coisiredmi tribe hae staiflike assArrs) access, �who currently cleared for both
tines coned physiell a�is Agency controlled hundings (gait badge) and access to Agency
automated Inforination; syStas, rrioSt submit a completed .rmancial 'Disci:mute Form (tOF
444V), ;
(a) The Contractor shall prong* disclose to the Contracting Officer any information prodoing
to any interew of B FOCI nature ;orbs Commactor Sdroutraeicirtmt has deweloped ut any
� time during the cant:oath dmition or has subsequently canna to the Contractor's attention-
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SEC/IR1TT REQtaRremems sarrwma cennneektioas
1998)
(s) The contract& ceitlftei thSt it vflI undertake co en= that any stiftwete to b's provided or
any Government Furnished Software to It returned, under this contract will be Provided or
returned free from computer vims, which could thump, destroy, or rnaliciouelY alter aofrwarr-,
firmware, or hardware, .or which dould reQeit to intanthoeacd Persons any dam or thin
inlet motion accessed thmegh or processed by Mss ftviare. .
011 The contractor shall inunediately infcrin the Contracting Officer when it ha a reaStinabk
suspicion that any software protided Di interned, lo be provided or returned, or associated with
the PrO131=BOO mar cause glr h)/41111McllP.c0 la. PtregraPil CIO abiwc.
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CO If the connector intends to include in the delivered saftwarc any comPuter code not essential
to the contract; ;al requIreenent, this shall be explained in full detail to the Contractlng Officer arid
Contracting Officer's l'echsileel pcpsceoricstive Kam. '
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The contractor aelniewledges its duty to �mutate reasonable ease, to include the following, In
the course of contract performance;
(1) using on a regular basil cUrrtn1 ";_xxslon; of commercially available anti-virus
NOft*att to guard Sgaintsi teMptheryfreses when introducing maintenance, diagnostic, or
other software into Foitqinterm and
(2) prohibiting the 'Mc cii non-contract related, software an cernntleafi especially from
�el remit tinteliablc Sauiccs.
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INDUSTRZAL CONTRACTORS POLIIGRAPR PROGRAM (JUL Inn
SOCtirity ia a criteria] In the evaluation trg proposals rectived lu response to this adiciation.
Parbeipaticar in the butistaii Program Is a mandarbry tv_quircient. The polygraph
coverage and= this program consists at counterintelligence issues and lifestyle pelYlifePh
interview n'T an WWI'S and a counterintelligence issee PointroPh for on Milli Bite
indicate your willinpess to pardelpam in this Industrial Polygraph Program by checking the
appropriate. bun below.
) Will Participate �
] Will Not Participate
COMO-019N pie METRIC SYSTEM (Si) tissGE (LUG 1996)
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The sterile Ottani of netieunridene i the pittforred Syetain of Weights api Tilita?,stirts for Unica' -
Pates undo curd ,comaorct EarkFideral agency taut an the metric oireoi of ineriareractrt in
.1M preestraments. gram end tither business-seised, activities to the =rem econotaietHlly faasible.
Wass INS solicitation specifics otherWiee, the Offeror certifies by signlog this offer that the
leIntliefh eeserellerlet.repOrts. doctithentatien, or services to deslims4, fabricated assembled,
4eliinses1 ur performed water the contract am in acontinnce w liteinational Systein nf
units (Si) or the "Metric & t WW1 ELS defined hi! elm= f this cosmos
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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
Settlement (JUL 2001)
Upon completion of the subject contract, the Contractor shall submit the following
documents:
(a) Final Voucher (also referred to Final Cumulative Claim and Reconciliation
(FCCR). Once final annual indirect expense mica hal/6 been eatablished or the Contractor
wishes to use approved quick-close rates, Contr4gIor shall submit a 'FINAL" voucher.
The receipt of an invoice marked "FINAL" shall initiate the settlement of that contract.
,(Three copies (3) are required)
(b) Level-of-Effort Certification (if applicable,-breakdown by labor category and
hours expensed) (Three (3) copies required) � �
(c) Electronic Funds Transfer Information (EFT) - The submission of this
information is required to keep our payment database current. (One (1) copy required)
(d) Final Government Furnished Property/Contractor Acquired Property (GFP/CAP)
Statelhent - Disposition of Government Property (One (1) copy required)
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(e) Final Patent and Royalty Statement (in accordance with FAR 52.227-10, 52:227-
11,52.227-12, and 52.227-13, as appropriate) (One (1) copy required)
All of the above closeout documentation shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to:
emirtne- (b)(3)
If you have any questions in regard to the closeout procedure, please contact the
settlements office directly. '
G-2. Invoicing and Payment Instructions (General) (AUG 1996)
Invoices shall be mailed to the following payment office:
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Invoices may be sent to the payment office via facsimile (FAX) machine at the following
number: When original invoices are transmitted via FAX, do not follow
up with additional copies; doing so will result in the FAX option being made unavailable
to your company.
The payment periods designated in the FAR provisions for Prompt Payment .contained in
this. contract will begin the date a proper invoice is received in the payment office. A
proper invoice must include:
(a) Name of the business concern and in Voice date.