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20
1-11 FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AW ARD. (AUG 1996) ............................................................................ 22
1-12 FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004) ..................... 22
1-13 Local Clauses EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT
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1-1 Clauses
1-2 FAR 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT. (OCT 2015)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Agent means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent Contractor,
authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

Full cooperation-(1) Means disclosure to the Government of the infommtion sufficient for law enforcement
to identify the nature and extent of the offense and the individuals responsible for the conduct. lt includes
providing timely and complete response to Government auditors' and investigators' request for documents
and access to employees with infonnation;

(2) Does not foreclose any Contractor rights arising in law. the FAR, or the tcnns of the contract.
It does not require( i) A Contractor to waive its attorney-client privilege or the protections afforded by the

attorney work product doctrine; or
(ii) Any officer, director, owner, or employee of the Contractor, including a sole
proprietor, to waive his or her attorney client privilege or Fifth Amendment rights; and
(3) Does not restrict a Contractor from(i) Conducting an internal investigation; or
(ii) Defending a proceeding or dispute arising under the contract or related to a potential

or disclosed violation.

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or
supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plaCTtmanager; head of a
division or business segment; and similar positions).

Subcontract means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for
performance of a prime contra_ct or a subcontract.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or finn that furnished supplies or services to or for a
prime contractor or another subcontractor.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.
(b) Code of b11sine.uethics and conduct. (I) Within 30 days after contract award, unless the Contracting
Officer establishes a longer time period, the Contractor shal\( i) Have a written code of business ethics and conduct;

(ii) Make a copy of the code available to each employee engaged in perfonnance of the
contract.

(2) The Contractor shall(i) Exercise due diligence to prevent and detect criminal conduct; and

(ii) Otherwise promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a

commitment to compliance with the law.

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 (3)(i) The Contractor shall timely disclose, in writing, to the agency O fficc of the Inspector
General (OIG), with a copy to the Contracting Officer, whenever, in connection with the award,
performance, or closeout of this contract or any subcontract thereunder, the Contractor has
credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has
committcd(A) A violation of Federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest,
bribery, or gratuity violations found in Title 18 of the United States Code; or
(B) A violation of the civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3 733).
(ii) The Government, to the extent permitted by law and regulation, will safeguard and
treat information obtained pursuant to the Contractor's disclosure as confidential where
the information has been marked "confidential" or "proprietary" by the company. To the
extent permitted by law and regulation, such information will not be released by the
Government to the public pursuant to a Freedom oflnformation Act request, 5 U.S.C.
Section 552, without prior notification to the Contractor. The Government may transfer
documents provided by the Contractor to any department or agency within the Executive
Branch if the information relates to matters within the organization's jurisdiction.
(iii) If the violation relates to an order against a Govemmcntwidc acquisition contract, a
multi-agency contract, a multiple-award schedule contract such as the Federal Supply
Schedule, or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, the
Contractor shall notify the OIG of the ordering agency and the IG of the agency
responsible for the basic contract.
(c) Business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system. This paragraph (c) docs
not apply if the Contractor has represented itself as a small business concern pursuant to the award ofthis
contract or if this contract is for the acquisition ofa commercial item as defined at FAR 2.101. The
Contractor shall establish the following within 90 days after contract award, unless the Contracting Officer
establishes a longer time period:
( 1) An ongoing business ethics awareness and compliance program.
(i) This program shall include reasonable steps to communicate periodically and in a
practical manner the Contractor's standards and procedures and other aspects of the
Contractor's business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control
system, by conducting effective training programs and otherwise disseminating
information appropriate to an individual's respective roles and responsibilities.

(ii) The training conducted under th is program sh alI be provided to the Contractor's
principals and employees, and as appropriate, the Contractor's agents and subcontractors.
(2) An internal control system.
(i) The Contractor's internal control system shall-

(A) Establish standards and procedures to facilitate timely discovery of improper
conduct in connection with Government contracts; and
(B) Ensure corrective measures arc promptly instituted and carried out.
(ii) At a minimum, the Contractor's internal control system shall provide for the
following:

(A) Assignment of responsibility at a sufficiently high level and adequate
resources to ensure effectiveness of the business ethics awareness and
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 (8) Reasonable efforts not to include an individual as a principal, whom due
diligence would have exposed as having engaged in conduct that is in conflict
with the Contractor's code of business ethics and conduct.
(C) Periodic reviews of company business practices. procedures, policies, and
internal controls for compliance with the Contractor's code of business ethics
and conduct and the special requirements of Government contracting, including( I) Monitoring and auditing to detect criminal conduct;

(2) Periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the business ethics
awareness and compliance program and internal control system,
especially if criminal conduct has been detected; and
(3) Periodic assessment of the risk of criminal conduct, with
appropriate steps to design, implement, or modify the business ethics
awareness and compliance program and the internal control system as
necessary to reduce the risk of criminal conduct identified through this
process.

(D) An internal reporting mechanism, such as a hotline, which allows for
anonymity or confidentiality, by which employees may report suspected
instances of improper conduct, and instructions that encourage employees to
make such reports.

(E) Disciplinary action for improper conduct or for failing to take reasonable
steps to prevent or detect improper conduct.
(F) Timely disclosure, in writing, to the agency OIG, with a copy to the
Contracting Officer, whenever, in connection with the award, performance, or
closeout of any Government contract performed by the Contractor or a
subcontractor thereunder, the Contractor has credible evidence that a principal.
employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has committed a violation of
Federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity
violations found in Title 18 U.S.C. or a violation of the civil False Claims Act
(3 I U.S.C. 3 729-3733 ).
( 1) If a violation relates to more than one Government contract, the
Contractor may make the disclosure to the agency OIG and Contracting
Officer responsible for the largest dollar value contract impacted by the
violation.

(2) If the violation relates to an order against a Government wide
acquisition contract, a multi-agency contract, a multiple-award
schedule contract such as the Federal Supply Schedule, or any other
procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, the
contractor shall notify the OIG of the ordering agency and the IG of the
agency responsible for the basic contract, and the respective agencies'
contracting officers.
(3) The disclosure requirement for an individual contract continues
until at least 3 years after final payment on the contract.

(4) The Government will safeguard such disclosures in accordance with
paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this clause .

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 (G) Full cooperation with any Government agencies responsible for audits,
investigations, or corrective actions.
(d) Subcontracts. (I) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d),
in subcontracts that have a value in excess of $5. 5 million and a performance period of more than 120 days.
(2) In altering this clause to identify the appropriate parties, all disclosures of violation of the civil
False Claims Act or of Federal criminal law shall be directed to the agency Office of the Inspector
General, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)
1-3 FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONSREPRESENTATION. (NOV 2015)
(a) Definitions. lnwrted domestic co,poration and subsidiary have the meaning given in the clause of this
contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).
(b) Government agencies arc not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for
contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation,
unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures
at 9.108-4.
(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that•
( 1) It _

is. _

is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It_

is,_

is not a subsidiary ofan inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)
1-4 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JAN 2017)
(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the
requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services
that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of
nonconforming suppl ics or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If
repair/replacement or rcpcrformancc will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may
seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or
services. The Government must exercise its postacceptancc rights(\) within a reasonable time after the
defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) before any substantial change occurs in the
condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(b) Assignmelll. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of
performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal
lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third
party makes payment (e.g., use of the Govemmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not
assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement
of the parties.
(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71. Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to
this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising
under or relating to this contract sh alI be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR
52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with
performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

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 ( e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202· l, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Excusable delays . The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperfonnance is caused by an
occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts
of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires,
floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common
carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible
after the commencement of any excusable delay , setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith,
shall remedy such occurrence with all.reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the
Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence .

(g) Invoice. (I) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if
authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include•

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;
(ii) Invoice date and number;
(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(iv) Description, quantity , unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items
delivered;
(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and
weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
(vi) Tenns of any discount for prompt payment offered;
(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;
(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the
invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking infonnation on the invoice only if
required elsewhere in this contract.
(B) If EFT banking infonnation is not required to be on the invoice, in order for
the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct
EFT banking infonnation in accordance with the applicable solicitation
provision, contract clause (e .g., 52 .232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds
Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34 , Payment by Electronic
Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable
agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the
requirement to pay by EFT.
(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and
Office of Management and Budget (0MB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers , employees and
agents against liability , including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or
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 perfonnance of th is contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and
proceedings.
( i) Payment- (I) hems accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have
been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment
Act ( 31 U.S. C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Fund~ Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b)
for the appropriate EFT clause.
(4) Discou/11. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed
from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be
considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified
payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

( 5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice
payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice
payment, the Contractor shall(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a
description of the overpayment including the(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g.. duplicate payment, erroneous
payment. liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting
Officer.
(6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this

contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of
becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate es tab] ished by the Secretary of the
Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount
becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each sixmonth period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a
debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by
33.211 if(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement
on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the
Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment
unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an
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 (C) The Contractor requests a defcnnent of collection on a debt previously
demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment
included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for
payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for
payment resulting from a default tennination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days
involved beginning on the due date and ending on(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the
Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance ofa Government check to the Contractor from which
an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract
debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt
would othef\vise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures
prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this
contract.

(i) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies
provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:
( 1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if
transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(1) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this
contract, or any pan hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such tennination, the Contractor shall
immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and
subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the tenns of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage
of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work pcrfonned prior to the notice oftennination, plus
reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard
record keeping system, have resulted from the terntination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply
with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give
the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work
performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination.for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in
the event of any default by the Contractor, or ifthc Contractor fails to comply with any contract tcm1s and
conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future
performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for
any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for

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 any and all rights and remedies provided by law. !fit is determined that the Government improperly
tenninated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to
the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.
(o) Warran/)'. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and
fit for use for the panicular purpose described in this contract.
(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be
liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted
items.
{q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws,
executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.
(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U .S.C.
1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence ccnain Federal contracts; 18
U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistlcblowcr
protections; 49 U.S.C.40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.
(s) Order ofprecedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving
precedence in the following order: (I) the schedule of supplies/services; (2) The Assignments, Disputes,
Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and
Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs-of this clause; (3) the clause at 52.212-5; (4) addenda to this
solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software; (5) solicitation provisions
if this is a solicitation; (6) other paragraphs of th is clause; (7) the Standard Form 1449; (8) other
documents. exhibits, and attachments; and (9) the specification.
(t) System for Award Management (SAM) (1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the
Con tractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract for the accuracy
and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the
Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM 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 1hc SAM database to ensure it is current,
accurate and complete. Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this
contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.
(2)(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 changc-ofnamc agreements in FAR subpan 42 .12, the Contractor shal I provide the responsible Contracting
Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to (A) change the
name in the SAM database; (B) comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12; and (C) agree in
writing to the timcline 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 (t)(2)(i) of this
clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in
the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM
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
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 (3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments,
as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims
(sec Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims) . Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM
database . Information provided to the Contractor's SAM 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.
(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confinnation
requirements via SAM accessed through https:/lwww.acquisition .go v.

(u) Unauthorized Obligations . (I) Ex:cept as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or
service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of
Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government
to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability
that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (3 l U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:
(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to
have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal
instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is
invoked through an "I agree" click box:or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "clickwrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any
Government authorized end user to such clause.
(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA. TOS, or similar legal
instrument or agreement.
(2) Paragraph (u)(l) of this clause docs not apply to indemnification by the Government that is
expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations
and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those
completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), arc incorporated by reference into
the contract.
(End of clause)
1-5 FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR. (JUN 2003)
1-6 FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS . (OCT 2015)
(a) Definitions . As used in this clause" Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, " "Anned Forces service medal veteran," "disabled
veteran," "protected veteran," "qualified disabled veteran," and "recently separated veteran" have the
meanings given at FAR 22.130 I .
(b) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity
clause at 41 CFR 60-300.S(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified
protected veterans, and requires affinnative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment
qualified protected veterans .
(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the tcnns of this clause in subcontracts of$150 ,000 or more
unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor. The Contractor shall act as
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 action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to
identify properly the parties and their undertakings.
(End of clause)
1-7 FAR 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT. (JAN 2017)
Notwithstanding any other payment clause in this contract, the Government will make invoice payments under the
terms and conditions specified in this clause. The Government considers payment as being made on the day a check
is dated or the date of an electronic funds transfer (EFT). Definitions of pertinent terms are set forth in sections
2. 101, 32.001, and 32.902 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. All days referred to in this clause are calendar
days, unless otherwise specified. (However, sec paragraph (a)(4) of this clause concerning payments due on
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.)
(a) Invoice payments--( 1) Due date. (i) Except as indicated in paragraphs (a)(2) and (c) of this clause, the
due date for making invoice payments by the designated payment office is the later of the following two
events:
(A) The 30th day after the designated billing office receives a proper invoice
from the Contractor (except as provided in paragraph (a)( I)( ii) of this clause).
(B) The 30th day after Government acceptance of supplies delivered or services
performed. For a final invoice, when the payment amount is subject to contract
settlement actions, acceptance is deemed to occur on the effective date of the
contract settlement.
(ii) If the designated billing office fails to annotate the invoice with the actual date of

receipt at the time of receipt, the invoice payment due date is the 30th day after the date
of the Contractor's invoice. provided the designated billing office receives a proper
invoice and there is no disagreement over quantity, quality, or Contractor compliance
with contract requirements.
(2) Certain food products and other payments. (i) Due dates on Contractor invoices for meat, meat
food products. or fish; perishable agricultural commodities; and dairy products, edible fats or oils.
and food products prepared from edible fats or oils are-~
(A) For meat or meat food products, as defined in section 2(a)(3) of the Packers
and Stockyard Act of 1921 (7 U .S.C. 182(3)), and as further defined in Pub. L.
98-181, including any edible fresh or frozen poultry meat, any perishable
poultry meat food product, fresh eggs, and any perishable egg product, as close
as possible to, but not later than, the 7th day after product delivery.
(B) For fresh or frozen fish, as defined in section 204(3) of the Fish and Seafood
Promotion Act of 1986 ( 16 U.S.C. 4003(3 )), as close as possible to, but not later
than, the 7th day after product delivery.
(C) For perishable agricultural commodities, as defined in section 1(4) of the

Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of I 930 (7 U.S.C. 499a(4)), as close
as possible to, but not later than, the 10th day after product delivery, unless
another date is specified in the contract.
(D) For dairy products, as defined in section 11 !(e) of the Dairy Production
Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4502(e)), edible fats or oils, and food
products prepared from edible fats or oils, as close as possible to, but not later
than, the I 0th day after the date on which a proper invoice has been received.
Liquid milk, cheese, certain processed cheese products, butter, yogurt, ice
cream, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and other similar products, fall within this

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 classification. Nothing in the Act limits this classification to refrigerated
products. When questions arise regarding the proper classification of a specific
product, prevailing industry practices will be followed in specifying a contract
payment due date. The burden of proof that a classification of a specific product
is, in fact, prevailing industry practice is upon the Contractor making the
representation.

(ii) If the contract does not require submission of an invoice for payment (e.g., periodic
lease payments), the due date will be as specified in the contract.
(3) Contractor's invoice. The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices to the designated billing
office specified in the contract. A proper invoice must include the items listed in paragraphs
(a)(3)(i) through (a)(3)(x) of this clause. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements,
the designated billing office will return it within 7 days after receipt (3 days for meat, meat food
products, or fish; 5 days for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats or
oils, and food products prepared from edible fats or oils), with the reasons why it is not a proper
invoice. The Government will take into account untimely notification when computing any
interest penalty owed the Contractor.
(i) Name and address of the Contractor.
(ii) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as
possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)
(iii) Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed
(including order number and line item number).
(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies
delivered or services performed.
(v) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount
for prompt payment terms). Bill of lading number and weight of shipment will be shown
for shipments on Government bills of lading.
(vi) Name and address of Contractor official to whom payment is to be sent (must be the
same as that in the contract or in a proper notice of assignment).
(vii) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address ofpcrson to
notify in the event of a defective invoice.
(viii) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the
invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(ix) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking infomiation on the invoice only if
required elsewhere in this contract.
(B) lfEFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for
the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct
EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation
provision ( e.g., 52.232-38, Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information
with Offer), contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds
Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic
Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable
agency procedures.

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 (C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the
requirement to pay by EFT.

(x) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of
shipment).
(4) Interest penalty. The designated payment office will pay an interest penalty automatically,
without request from the Contractor, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions
listed in paragraphs (a)(4)(i) through (a)(4)(iii) of this clause arc met, if applicable. However,
when the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the designated payment office
may make payment on the following working day without incurring a late payment interest
penalty.
(i) The designated billing office received a proper invoice.
(ii) The Government processed a receiving report or other Government documentation
authorizing payment, and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or Contractor
compliance with any contract term or condition.
( iii) In the case of a final invoice for any balance offunds due the Contractor for supplies
delivered or services performed, the amount was not subject to further contract settlement
actions between the Government and the Contractor.

(5) Computing penalty amount. The Government will compute the interest penalty in accordance
with the Office of Management and Budget prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(i) For the sole purpose of computing an interest penalty that might be due the Contractor,
Government acceptance is deemed to occur constructively on the 7th day (unless
otherwise specified in this contract) after the Contractor delivers the supplies or performs
the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, unless there is a
disagreement over quantity, quality, or Contractor compliance with a contract provision.
If actual acceptance occurs within the constructive acceptance period, the Government
will base the determination of an interest penalty on the actual date of acceptance. The
constructive acceptance requirement docs not, however, compel Government officials to
accept supplies or services, perform contract administration functions, or make payment
prior to fulfilling their responsibilities.
(ii) The prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR 1315 .10( c) do not require the Government
to pay interest penalties if payment delays are due to disagreement between the
Government and the Contractor over the payment amount or other issues involving
contract compliance, or on amounts temporarily withheld or retained in accordance with
the terms of the contract. The Government and the Contractor shall resolve claims
involving disputes and any interest that may be payable in accordance with the clause at
FAR 5 2.233-1, Disputes.
(6) Discounts for prompt payment. The designated payment office will pay an interest penalty
automatically, without request from the Contractor, if the Government takes a discount for prompt
payment improperly. The Government will calculate the interest penalty in accordance with the
prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(7) Additional interest penalty. (i) The designated payment office will pay a penalty amount,
calculated in accordance with the prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315 in addition to
the interest penalty amount only if--

(A) The Government owes an interest penalty of $1 or more;

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 (B) The designated payment office does not pay the interest penalty within I 0
days after the date the invoice amount is paid; and
(C) The Contractor makes a written demand to the designated payment office for
additional penalty payment, in accordance with paragraph (a)(7)(ii) of this
clause, postmarked not later than 40 days after the invoice amount is paid.
(ii)(A) The Contractor shall support written demands for additional penalty payments
with the following data. The Government will not request any additional data. The
Contractor shall-( I) Specifically assert that late payment interest is due 11ndera specific

invoice, and request payment of all overdue late payment interest
penalty and such additional penalty as may be required;
(2) Attach a copy of the invoice on which the unpaid late payment

interest is due; and
(3) State that payment of the principal has been received, including the
date of receipt.
(B) If there is no postmark or the postmark is illegible-( I) The designated payment office that receives the demand will

annotate it with the date of receipt, provided the demand is received on
or before the 40th day after payment was made; or
(2) If the designated payment office fails to make the required
annotation, the Government will determine the dcmand's validity based
on the date the Contractor has placed on the demand, provided such
date is no later than the 40th day after payment was made.
(iii) The additional penalty does not apply to payments regulated by other Government
regulations (e.g., payments under utility contracts subject to tariffs and regulation).
(b) Contract financing payment. If this contract provides for contract financing, the Government will make
contract financing payments in accordance with the applicable contract financing clause.
(c) Fast payment procedure due dates. If this contract contains the clause at 52.213-1, Fast Payment
Procedure, payments will be made within 15 days after the date of receipt of the invoice.
( d) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or
that the Government has othetwisc overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor
shall--

( I) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with

a

description of the overpayment including thc-(i) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment,

liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
{ii) Affected contract number and delivery order number if applicable;

(iii) Affected line item or sublinc item, if applicable; and
(iv) Contractor point of contact.

(2) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

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 (End of clause)
1-8 FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER- SYSTEM FOR AWARD
MANAGEMENT. (JUL 2013)
(a) Method o_fpayment. ( l) All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by
electronic funds transfer (EFT), except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this clause. As used in this clause,
the term "EFT" refers to the funds transfer and may also include the payment information transfer.
(2) In the event the Government is unable to release one or more payments by EFT, the Contractor
agrees to cithcr(i) Accept payment by check or some other mutually agreeable method of payment; or

(ii) Request the Government to extend the payment due date until such time as the
Government can make payment by EFT (but see paragraph (d) of this clause).
(b) Cnntractor'.1·EFT information. The Government shall make payment to the Contractor using the EFT
information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. In the event that the EFT
information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to the SAM
database.
(c) Mechanisms for EFT payment. The Government may make payment by EFT through either the
Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, subject to the rules of the National Automated Clearing House
Association, or the Fcdwirc Transfer System. The rules governing Federal payments through the ACH arc
contained in 31 CFR part 210.
(d) Suspension ofpaymellf. If the Contractor's EFT information in the SAM database is incorrect, then the
Government need not make payment to the Contractor under this contract until correct EFT information is
entered into the SAM database; and any invoice or contract financing request shall be deemed not to be a
proper invoice for the purpose of prompt payment under this contract. The prompt payment tenns of the
contract regarding notice ofan improper invoice and delays in accrual of interest penalties apply.
(e) liubiliry for 1111completedor erroneous transfers. ( I) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs
because the Government used the Contractor's EFT information incorrectly, the Government remains
responsible for (i) Making a correct payment;

(ii) Paying any prompt payment penalty due; and
(iii) Recovering any erroneously directed funds.
(2) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Contractor's EFT information was
incorrect, or was revised within 30 days of Government release of the EFT payment transaction
instruction to the Federal Reserve System, and (i) If the funds are no longer under the control of the payment office, the Government is
deemed to have made payment and the Contractor is responsible for recovery of any
erroneously directed funds; or
(ii) Ifthc funds remain under the control of the payment office, the Government shall not
make payment, and the provisions of paragraph (d) of this clause shall apply.
(f) EFT and prompt payment. A payment shall be deemed to have been made in a timely manner in
accordance with the prompt payment terms of this contract if, in the EFT payment transaction instruction
released to the Federal Reserve System, the date specified for settlement of the payment is on or before the

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 prompt payment due date, provided the specified payment date is a valid date under the rules of the Federal
Reserve System.
(g} EFT and assignment of claims. If the Contractor assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in
the assignment of claims tcnns of this contract, the Contractor shall require as a condition of any such
assignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the SAM database and shall be paid by EFT in
accordance with the tcnns of this clause. Notwithstanding any other requirement of this contract, payment
to an ultimate recipient other than the Contractor, or a financial institution properly recognized under an
assignment of claims pursuant to subpart 32.8, is not permitted. In all respects, the requirements of this
clause shall apply to the assignee as if it were the Contractor. EFT information that shows the ultimate
recipient of the transfer to be other than the Contractor, in the absence of a proper assignment of claims
acceptable to the Government, is incorrect EFT information within the meaning of paragraph ( d) of this
clause.
(h} Liability for change of EFT information by financial agent. The Government is not liable for errors
resulting from changes to EFT information made by the Contractor's financial agent.
(i) Payment information. The payment or disbursing office shall forward to the Contractor available
payment information that is suitable for transmission as of the date of release of the EIT instruction to the
Federal Reseive System . The Government may request the Contractor to designate a desired format and
method(s) for delivery of payment information from a list of formats and methods the payment office is
capable of executing. However, the Government does not guarantee that any particular format or method of
delivery is available at any particular payment office and retains the latitude to use the format and delivery
method most convenient to the Government. If the Government makes payment by check in accordance
with paragraph (a) of this clause, the Government shall mail the payment information to the remittance
address contained in the SAM database.
(End of clause}
1-9 FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY

OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS. (JUN 2013)

(a) Except as stated in paragraph (b) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract
is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Seivice (TOS), or similar legal
instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or
any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an AntiDeficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341 ), the following shall govern:
(I) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(2) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have
agreed to such clause by virtue ofit appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or
agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I
agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap"
agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to
such clause.
(3) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or
agreement.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly
authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.
(End of clause)
1-10 FAR 52.233-l DISPUTES. (MAY 2014)
(a) This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes.

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 (b) Except as provided in 41 U .S.C. chapter 71, all disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be
resolved under this clause.
(c) Claim, as used in this clause, means a written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting
parties seeking. as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation
of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to this contract. However, a written demand or
written assertion by the Contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding S 100,000 is not a claim under
41 Li. S.C. chapter 71 until certified. A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in
dispute when submitted is not a claim under 41 U.S.C. chapter 71. The submission may be converted to a
claim under 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, by complying with the submission and certification requirements of this
clause, if it is disputed either as to Iiabi Iity or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time.
(d)( 1) A claim by the Contractor shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated in this contract,
submitted within 6 years after accrual of the claim to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim
by the Government against the Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the Contracting Officer.
(d)(2)(i) The Contractor shall provide the certification specified in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this
clause when submitting any claim exceeding $100,000.
(ii) The certification requirement does not apply to issues in controversy that have not
been submitted as alI or part of a claim.

(iii) The certification shall state as follows: "I certify that the claim is made in good faith;
that the supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and
belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the
Contractor believes the Government is liable; and that I am authorized to certify the claim
on behalf of the Contractor."
(3) The certification may be executed by any person authorized to bind the Contractor with respect
to the claim.
(e) For Contractor claims of$ 100,000 or less, the Contracting Officer must, if requested in writing by the
Contractor, render a decision within 60 days of the request. For Contractor-certified claims over $100,000,
the Contracting Officer must, within 60 days, decide the claim or notify the Contractor of the date by which
the decision will be made.
(f) The Contracting Officer's decision shall be final unless the Contractor appeals or files a suit as provided

in 41 U.S.C. chapter 71.
(g) If the claim by the Contractor is submitted to the Contracting Officer or a claim by the Government is
presented to the Contractor, the panics, by mutual consent, may agree to use alternative dispute resolution
(ADR). If the Contractor refuses an offer for ADR. the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer, in
writing, of the Contractor's specific reasons for rejecting the offer.
(h) The Government shall pay interest on the amount found due and unpaid from (1) the date that the
Contracting Officer receives the claim (certified, ifrequired); or (2) the date that payment otherwise would
be due, if that date is later, until the date of payment. With regard to claims having defective certifications,
as defined in (FAR) 48 CFR 33.201, interest shall be paid from the date that the Contracting Officer
initially receives the claim. Simple interest on claims shall be paid at the rate, fixed by the Secretary of the
Treasury as provided in the Act, which is applicable to the period during which the Contracting Officer
receives the claim and then at the rate applicable for each 6-month period as fixed by the Treasury
Secretary during the pend ency of the claim.
(i) The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of
any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under the contract, and comply with any decision of
the Contracting Officer.

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 (End of clause)
1-l l FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996)
(a) Upon receipt ofa notice of protest (as defined in FAR 33.101) or a determination that a protest is likely
(see FAR 33.102(d)), the Contracting Officer may, by written order to the Contractor, direct the Contractor
to stop performance of the work called for by this contract The order shall be specifically identified as a
stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately
comply with its tenns and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the
work covered by the order during the period of workstoppage. Upon receipt of the final decision in the
protest, the Contracting Officer shall either ( 1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for
Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.
(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled either before or after a final decision in the

protest, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in
the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly,
if (I) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost
properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asscns its right to an adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of
work stoppage; provided, that if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the
Contracting Officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted at any time before final
payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience
of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order
in arriving at the termination settlement.
(d) Ifa stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the
Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the
stop-work order.

(e) The Government's rights to tcnninate this contract at any time arc not affected by action taken under
this clause.

(f) If, as the result of the Contractor's intentional or negligent misstatement, misrepresentation, or
miscertification, a protest related to this contract is sustained, and the Government pays costs, as provided
in FAR 33.102(b)(2) or 33.104(h)(l), the Government may require the Contractor to reimburse the
Government the amount of such costs. In addition to any other remedy available, and pursuant to the
requirements of subpart 32.6, the Govemment may collect this debt by offsetting the amount against any
payment due the Contractor under any contract between the Contractor and the Government.
(End of clause)
1-12 FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)

United States law will apply to resolve any claim of breach of this contract.
(End of clause)
1-13 Local Clauses EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

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 EPA will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this contract. The contractor must be registered in
FedConncct® and have access to the FedConnect website located at https://www.fcdconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For
assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® technical questions please call the FcdConncct® Help Desk at
(800) 899-6665 or email at support@fcdconnect.net.
End of clause

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Contracting
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to Rayna Brown
Administrative
Contracting
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Elaine Scott to Rayna Brown
Maximum Potential
Expiration
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to EPA for console custolnization,
twice daily
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support and access and console maintenance for
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to EPA.
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-$15,000.00
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Description
changed from ?Jews analysi:i and brief
service focusing on EPA wor~ and other topics of
interest
to EPA. to
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and brief service
focusing on EPA work and other topics of interest
to EPA.

Total Amount changed from $5,000.00 to $0.00
Obligated Amount for this modification:
-$5,000.00
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topics of interest
to EPA.
Total Amount changed
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-$15, 000. 00

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Payment:
RTE' Finance

center
us Environmental
Protection Agency
RTP-Finance Center IM216-0l)
109 TWAlexander Drive
www2.epa. gov/ _f inancial/contracts
Durham NC 27711
FOB: Destination
Period of Performance:
12/07/2017 to 12/19/2017

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EPA-17-0586-A-000032

 Statement of Work
Media Support Contract
11.s. Em·ironmental Protection Agency

Background and Purpose:
1-]'A's Oflice of Puhlic Affairs (OPA) is responsihle for working with media to provide !he
puhlic ll'ith timely. coherent information on environmental issues. and El'A actions and
poli-:ics. \1/hcthcr providing the media with press announcements: responding to media
inquiries: or reacting to puhlishcd stories. OPA works to achieve articles that accurately
represent EPA's perspective. In order to accomplish this goal. OPA must constantly monitor
media coverage and respond to inaccurate or incomplete stories. OPA may choose a number
of methods to address these stories. including contacting reporters and editors to request
corrections. OPA's ability to successfully address inaccurate or incomplete stories before the
stories influence other reporters or are widely read is largely dependent on its ability to identify
tlmse stories shortly after publication. and OPA requires contractor support in order to do so.

Scope of Work
El' A rcqui res four ha sic scrv ices:
delive1:·. via emuil und in near-real-time. of media stories involving relevant events.
announcements and issues. with trend :malysis included:
dclivc1:·. via cmuil. of a once-daily (Monday through Friday) compendium of news
coverage of EPA and environmental issues. including a trend analysis:
dcl ivery. ,, ia email and in neur-real-ti me. of media stories on high-priority issues
and/or media outlets as determined through ongoing discussions between Ol'A and
1he vendor
dclivc1:·. via searchable database. of all past media stories gathered under the other
assigned tasks
The selected l'endor shall be responsihle for ohtaining the necessa1:· licenses (via Factiva
Lcxb Nexis or similar service) to provide this service to OPA.
Accompanying these deliverables. selected vendor shall provide exceptional customer service.
including24'7 access by EPA to contractor's account managers. analysts.. and senior managers.
to ~rmit las1-rninute changes to topics. deadlines. and speci fie guidance from OPA to the
contractor regarding stories to be included and the extent of coverage desired.
Deli\'erahles shall:
include articles and broadcasts from major U.S. newspapers. national television and
cahle news. news weeklies. relevant magazincsandjournals. biogs. specialty press.
etc.:
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rellcc1 understanding of EPA's mission and interests:
characterize, when requested. the coverage such that EPAofficials can quickly gel a
sense of how widely various story dcmenls were run and what the general lone is:
and
provide links within the coverage to the original rull-text versions and lo streaming
video of important television as originally broadcast.

A11content is to be provided as described within the task descriptions. with the exception of the
observed legal holidays below:
-

New Ycar'~ Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day (two days: Thanksgiving Day and the day alter Thanksgiving)
Christmas day ( two days: These days wi II vary ha~ed on which day of the week
Christmas falls and will be worh:d out betwt-cn EPA and the contractor.)
Inauguration Day (when applicahk)

Al a minimum. the followingoutlets shall be included in the contractor's search for media clips:

AP
Agri-Pulse
Argus Media
Axios

Independent JournalReview

LA Times
Morning Consult

NPR

Bloomberg
Bloomberg BNA

NY Times

Boston Globe

The Oklahoman

NTK Network

Breitbart

PJ Mc<lia

[l usilll'SS Insidcr

Politico

C'NN

Reuters

Chicago Tribune

Scientific American
Tulsa Wurl<l

Christian Science Monitor
The Daily Caller
E&E News
Financial Times

Forbes
Fo~ News
The Guardian

The Hill
Hot Air

USAToday
WallS1rcctJournal
WashingtonExaminer
WashingtonPost
WashingtonTimes
Google News Keywords- EPA, Environmental
ProtectionAgency.Scutt Pmitt

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 Tasks and Delinrables:
1-'orTasks I & 2, the contractor shall seek to provide news stories relevant to EPA ·s
mission. and. at a minimum. sh al I include the fol lowing topic areas:
a.
h.
c.
d.
c.

r

g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
I.
m.

n.
o.
p.
q.
r.

s.
t.

Administralllr
Air
Brownlields!Supcrfund!Othcr
cleanups
Budget
Climate Change
Emergency Response
Energy
Enforcement
Environmental Justice
EPA
Grants
lla;.ardous wa~tc
International environmental agreements and disputes
Pesticides
Research and Development
Rules/Regulations/Pol icy
ToxicsffSC A
Trash/recycling/composting/solid
wmae
Tribal environmental issues
Water

EPA may modi!)· this topic a!\.--alist by contacting the contractor as new or additional an.--a-.of
11.x.:us
arise.

Task I - Delh·er, ,·ia email, Near Lh-e-TimeCo,·eraj!'.eof Rele,·ant lndh-idual Media
Stories
Delinrables:
'Ilic cnntraetnr shall deliver comprehensive. neiir live-time media coverage tor high-priority
events. announcements or issues. Delivery is to be made in individual emails which also
include the name of the media outlet. the full text of the story. a link to the origim1l source. and
a brief ( 1-2 scmenccs) characterizmion of the tone of the story. all in an easily-readable.
Section SOR-compliant fonnat. This "war room" type coverage will include rapid delivery of
media stories. Deli\'ery will be to a select list or approximately 30 OPA stall as provided by
OPA. Deliver~· shall be throughout the day as news stories are publi~hed and within 30
minutes of the I ime of puh!icat ion. This deliverable sh al I he avai Iable seven days per week.
from R AM to 11 PM Eastern Time. c:<.:cludingholidays as defined in th is statement of work.
Note that. while emails shall typically be delivered with one story per email. multiple entries
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 may be combined in a single email at the contractor"s discretion. In either case. however. the
cmai I shall be sent within 30 minutes of al I articles· pub] ication.

Name

Due

Aceepta n ce Criteria

Near Live-Time Coverage of
Relevant Individual Media
Stories

Due seven days per week,

- Individual or combined story

eKcluding holidays, from 8 AM
-11 PM Eastern Time on a

entries are delivered to
a p prop ria te rec ipi en ts via email

rolling basis, throughout the
day as news stories are
published. All stories shall be
sent to the OPA listserv within

within 30 minutes of article
publication.

30 minutes of publication.

- selected articles demonstrate
an understanding of which
issues are important to OPA
- Each email includes the name
of the media outlet, the full
text of the story (when in
print), a link to the original
source, a brief summary (for tv
and radio entries), and a brief
indication of the story's tone.
- Emails are in an easilyreadable, Section 508compliant format.
- Updates to the recipient
listserv are made within one {l)
business day.

Task 2 - Delinir, via F.•Mail, Daily Compilell News Coverage of EPA and Environmental
Issues, Including Trend Analysis
Deli\·erables
On Munday through Friday. excluding defined holidays, the contractor shall provide an e•mail
compendium of news coverage relevant to EPA and environmental issues. These compendia
are due twice daily at 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Eastern Time. These deliveries shall consist of
media stories from print, television and radio outlets. For print stories, the contractor shall
provide the article title. full story content. and a link to the original full-te:-.:tversions.
Television and radio stories shall include a title, link, and brief summary of the content.

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 ·111ccompendia shall include all Task I and Task 3 materials. The contractor will not be
required 10 deliver any <..'-maibfor this ta~k on Saturdays. Sundays or observed holidays as
defined in this statement of work. However. the first Monday and/or post-holiday e-mail
delivery under this !ask shall also include content published since the preceding e-mail
dcli\'cry on Friday or the day before the holiday. and shall include relevant content from all
weekend and/or observed holiday days.
In addition to news clips. the compendia shall also include a trend analysis. to include key
111el
ries ~uch as:
lotal \'Olume nf media rcp()rts:
average favorability - percent favorable. neutral. and unfavorable:
lci1dingstory focus:
leading messages:
leading spokespeople on key messages: and
leading media type on key messages.

·meaboverepresentsOPA·s best ideaof the trend analysis,but specificswill be workedout with the
contrnc10rat\cr contrm:taward.
These compendia including trend analysis. will go to a listserv. maintained by the contractor.
or approx imatcly frl}O people. Forman ing of the compendia is at the discretion of the
contractor. but they must be easy to read with a rca-;onablcty·pc and font size. and must be
Section 508 compliant.

Name

Due

Acceptance Criteria

Compiled News Coverage of
EPAand Environmenta I Issues

Due no later than 8:00 AM and
again at 3:00 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through friday. Note

• Compendia arrive on time and
to all recipients on vendormaintained listserv.

that Monday 8:00 AM edit ion
and any edition following a
holiday will include relevant
stories publis_hedduring the
time of the weekend and/or
holiday.

- Compendia use reasonable
font and type size, and are
Section soscompliant.
• Compendia include relevant
articles gleaned from the OPAprovided list of key words.
- Each compendium includes
the name of the media outlet,
the full text of the story (when
in print), a link to the original
source, a brief summary {for Iv
and radio entries), and a brief

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 indication of the story's tone
for each story included.
- Compendia include a trend
analysis
- Key word updates are
incorporated no later than four
(4) business hours from the
time vendor is informed by
OPA of change.
- Updates to listserv are made
within one (11 business day of
time vendor is informed by
OPA of changes.

Task J - Deli,·er, ,·i11E-mail, Near Live-Time Coverage of High-Prioril)' News Stories
Deli\'erable~

In addition to the daily individual and compiled news coverage in Tasks I and 2. the contraclor
shall provide or A staff with news stories on breaking news and high priority issues. This
content will be limited to high priority issues and/or media outlets as determined on an
ongoing basis through discussion between OPA and the contractor. This content is to be
deliver(.-<lon a rolling basis throughout the day as it is published. and within 30 minutes or
publication. seven days per week from 8 AM - 11 PM. Emails shall be delivered to on OPAprovidcd list of approximately 30 individuals. and the list shall be maintained and updated as
needed by the contractor.
Emails shall include the name of the media outlet, the full text of the story, a link to the
original source. and a brief ( 1-2 sentences) characteri1.ation of the tone of the story, all in an
easily-readable, Section SOS-compliant format. Note that. while emails shall typically be
delivered with one story pcr email. multiple entries may be combined in a single cmai I at the
contractor's discretion. In either case. however. the email must be sent within 30 minutes of
all articles' publication.

Name

Due

Acceptance Criteria

Near Live-Time Coverage of

Due seven days per week,
excluding holidays, from 8 AM
- 11 PM €astern Time on a

- Individual or combined story
entries are delivered to
appropriate recipients via email

High Priority New Stories

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 rolling basis, throughout the
day as news stories a re
published. All stories shall be
sent to the OPA listserv within
30 minutes of publication.

within 30 minutes of article
publication.
• Selected articles reflect both
an understanding of which
issues a re of high priority to
OPA,and also the topics
determined through
discussions between OPA and
the vendor.
• Each email includes the name
of the media outlet. the full
text of the story (when in
print), a link to the original
source, a brief summary (for Iv
and radio entries), and a brief
indication of the tone of the
story in an easily-readable,
Section 508- compliant format.
• Updates to the list of
recipients are made within one
(1} business day.

Task 4 - Dclin:r aml l\faintain Searchable Database of Past Media Stories
Deli\·erables
The contractor shall host and provide access to a Section 508-comp!iant database of all media
content col h:ctcd in rnrry ing out Tasks I. 2 and 3 orthis statement of work. This datahasc shal I
he acces~ibl.:: 10 approx imatcly 30 01' A staff and prov idc them with !he ability lo search media
content hy topic. title. media outlet. and reporter name. Access to the dataha~e shall be
a\'ailablc 24 hours per day. seven days per week. including holidays. with exceptions for
scheduled maiotenancc. Datahase shall he available within 24 hours of contract award.

Name

Due (if applicable)

Acceptance Criteria

Searchable Database of Past

Database shaII be live within 24
hours of contract award and
shall be updated continuously.
Databaw shall be made
available on a 24/7 basis with

• Database is available within

Media Stories

24 hours of contract award.
• Database is available on a
24/7, seven {7) days per week,
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 the eKceptionof scheduled
maintenance.

ind uding holidays, with the
exception of scheduled
maintenance.
- Databaseincludesall media
content collected in carrying
out Tasks1, 2, & 3 of this
statement of work, and also
includestrend analysesfrom
Task2.
- Databasels searchableby
topic, title, media outlet, and
reporter name.
- Databaseis updated
continuously.
- Oatabase is Section SOB
compliant.

Supporting lnfonnation
The Period of Performance shall be for one year from date of contract award.

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 Statement of Work
Media Support Contract
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Backgr ound and Purpose:

EPA's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is responsible for work ing with media to provide the
public with timely, coherent information on environmental issues, and EPA act ions and
policies. Whether providing the media with press announcements; responding to media
inquiries; or reacting to published stories, OPA works to achieve articles that accurately
represent EPA's perspective. In order to accomplish this goal, OPA must constant ly monitor
media coverage and respond to inaccurate or incomplete stories. OPA may choose a number
of methods to address these stories, including contacting reporters and editors to request
corrections. OPA's ability to successfully address inaccurate or incomplete stories before the
stories influence other reporters or are widely read is largely dependent on its abi lity to identify
those stories shortly after publicat ion, and OPA requires contracto r support in orde r to do so.
Scope of Work

EPA requires four basic services:
delivery, via email and in near-real-time, of media stories involving relevant events,
announcements and issues, with trend analysis included ;
delivery, via email, of a once-daily (Monday through Friday) compe ndium of news
coverage of EPA and environme ntal issues, including a trend analysi s;
delivery, via email and in near-real-time, of media stories on high-priority issues
and/or media outlets as determined through ongoing discussio ns between OPA and
the vendor
delivery , via searchab le database , of all past media stories gathered under the other
assigned tasks
The selected vendor shall be responsib le for obtaining the necessary licenses (via Factiva ,
Lexis Nexis or sim ilar serv ice) to provide this service to OPA.
Accompanyi ng these deliverables , selected vendo r shall provide except iona l customer service,
including24'7 access by EPA to contractor's account managers, analysts, and senior managers ,
to permit last-minute changes to topics, deadlines, and specific guidance from OPA to the
contractor regarding stories to be included and the extent of coverage desired.
Deliverables shall:
include articles and broadcasts from major U.S. newspapers , national telev ision and
cable news, new s weeklies , relevant magazjnesand journals , biogs, specialty pre~s,
etc.;
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 reflect understanding of EP A's mission and interests;
characterize , when requested , the coverage such that EPA officials can quickly get a
sense of how widely various story elements were run and what the general tone is;
and
provide links within the coverage to the original fuO-text versions and to streaming
video of important television as originally broadcast.
All content is to be provided as described within the task descriptions, with the exception of the
observed legal holidays below:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day (two days : Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving)
Christmas day (two days: These days will vary based on which day of the week
Christmas falls and will be worked out between EPA and the contractor.)
Inauguration Day (when applicable)
At a minimum , the following outlets shall be included in the contractor's search for media clips:
AP
Agri -Pulse
Argus Media
Axios
Bloomber g
Bloomberg BNA
Boston Globe
Breitbart
Business Insider
CNN
Chicago Tribune
Christian Science Monitor
The Daily Caller
E&ENews
Financial Times
Forbes
Fox News
The Guardian
The Hill
Hot Air

Independent Journal Review
LA Times
Morning Consult
NPR
NTK Network
NY Times
The Oklahoman
PJ Media
Politico
Reuters
Scientific American
Tulsa World
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
Washington Examiner
Washington Post
Washington Times
Google News Keywords- EPA, Environmental
Protection Agency , Scott Pruitt

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 Tasks and Deliverables:
For Tasks 1 & 2, the contractor shall seek to provide news stories relevant to EPA 's
mission , and, at a minimum, shall include the following topic areas:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
1.

j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
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Administrator
Brownfields/Superfund/Other cleanups
Budget
Climate Change
Emergency Response
Energy
Enforcement
Environmental Justice
EPA
Grants
Hazardous waste
International environmental agreements and disputes
Pesticides
Research and Development
Rules/Regulations/Policy
ToxicsffSCA
Trash/recycling/composting/solid waste
Tribal environmental issues

EPA may modify this topic area list by contacting the contractor as new or additional areas of
focus arise.

Task 1 - Deliver, via email, Near Live-Time Coverage of Relevant Individual Media
Stories
Deliverables:

The contractor shall deliver comprehensive , near live-time media coverage for high-priority
events, announcements or issues. Delivery is to be made in individual emails which also
include the name of the media outlet, the full text of the story, a link to the original source, and
a brief (l-2 sentences) characterization of the tone of the story, all in an easily-readable,
Section 508-compliant format. This "war room" type coverage will include rapid delivery of
media stories. Delivery will be to a select list of approximately 30 OPA staff, as provided by
OP A. Delivery shall be throughout the day as news stories are published and within 30
minutes of the time of publication. This deliverable shall be available seven days per week,
from 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern Time, excluding holidays as defined in this statement of work.
Note that, while emails shall typically be delivered with one story per email, multiple entries
may be combined in a single email at the contractor's discretion. In either case, however , the
email shall be sent within 30 minutes of all articles' publication.
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 Name

Due

Acceptance Criteria

Near Live-Time Coverage of
Relevant Individual Media
Stories

Due five days per week,
excluding holidays, from 8 AM
- 11 PM Eastern Time on a
rolling basis, throughout the
day as news storie·s are
published. All stories shall be
sent to the OPA listserv within
30 minutes of publication.

- Individual or combined story
entries are delivered to
appropriate recipients via
email.
- Selected articles demonstrate
an understanding of which
issues are important to OPA
- Each email includes the name
of the media outlet, the full
text of the story (when in
print), a link to the original
source, a brief summary (for tv
and radio entries), and a brief
indication ·of the story's tone.
- Emails are in an easilyreadable, Section 508compliant format.
- Updates to the recipient
listserv are made within one {1)
business day.

Task 2 - Deliver, via E-Mail, Daily Compiled News Coverage of EPA and Environmental
Issues, Including Trend Analysis
Deliverables

On Monday through Friday, excluding defined holidays, the contractor shall provide an e-mail
compendium of news coverage relevant to EPA and environmental issues. These compendia
are due twice daily at 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Eastern Time. These deliveries shall consist of
media stories from print, television and radio outlets. For print stories, the contractor shall
provide the article title, full story content, and a link to the original full-text versions.
Television and radio stories shall include a title, link, and brief summary of the content.
The compendia shall include all Task 1 and Task 3 materials. The contractor will not be
required to deliver any e-mails for this task on Saturdays, Sundays or observed holidays as
defined in this statement of work. However,.the first Monday and/or post-holiday e-mail
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 delivery under this task shall also include content published since the preceding e~mai l
delivery on Friday or the day before the holiday , and shall include rel~vant content from all
weekend and/or observed holiday days.
ln addition to news clips, the compendia shall also include a trend ana lysis, to includ e key
metrics such as:
total volume of media reports ;
average favorability - percent favorab le, neutral, and unfavorable;
leading story focus;
leading messages;
leading spokespeop le on key messages ; and
leading media type on key messages.
The above represent s OPA 's best idea of the trend ana lysis, but spec ifics will be worked out wit h the
contracto r after contract awa rd.

These compendia, including trend analysis, will go to a listserv, maintained by the contractor,
of approximately 600 people. Formatting of the compendia is at the discretion of the .
contractor , but they must be easy to read with a reasonable type and font size, and mu st be
Section 508 compliant.

Name

Due

Acceptance Criteria

Compiled News Coverage of
EPAand Environmental Issues

Due no later tha n 8:00 AM and
again at 3:00 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday. Note

- Compendia arrive on time and

that Monday 8:00 AM edition
and any edition following a
holiday will include relevant
stories published during the
t ime of the weekend and/o r
holiday.

to all recipients on vendormaintained listserv.
- Compendia use reasonable
font and type size, and are
Section 508 compliant.
- Compendia includ e relevant
articles gleaned from the OPAprovided list of key words.
- Each compendium include s
the name of the medi a outlet,
th e full text of the story (when
in print), a link to the original
source, a brief summary (for tv
and radio entrie s), and a brief
indication of the story's tone
for each story included.

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 - Compendia include a trend
analysis
- Key word updates are
incorporated no later than four
(4) business hours from the
time vendor is informed by
OPA of change.
- Updates to listserv are made
within one (1) business day of
time vendor is informed by
OPA of changes.

Task 3 - Deliver, via E-mail, Near Live-Time Coverage of High-Priority News Stories
Deliverables

In addition to the daily individual and compiled news coverage in Tasks 1 and 2, the contractor
shall provide OPA staff with news stories on breaking news and high priority issues. This
content will be limited to high priority issues and/or media outlets as determined on an
ongoing basis through discussion between OPA and the contractor. This content is to be
delivered on a rolling basis throughout the day as it is published, and within 30 minutes of
publication , seven days per week from 8 AM - 11 PM. Emails shall be delivered to an OPAprovided list of approximately 30 individuals , and the list shall be maintained and updated as
needed by the contractor.
'
Emails shall include the name of the media outlet , the full text of the story, a link to the
original source , and a brief (1-2 sentences) characterization of the tone of the story, all in an
·easily-readable , Section 508-compliant format. Note that, while emails shall typically be
delivered with one story per email, multiple entries may be combined in a single email at the
contractor ' s discretion. In either case, however, the email must be sent within 30 minutes of
all articles ' publication .

Name

Due

Acceptance Criteria

Near Live-Time Coverage of
High Priority New Stories

Due seven days per week,

- Individual or combined story
entries are delivered to

excluding holidays, from 8 AM
- 11 PM Eastern Time on a
rolling basis, throughout the
day as news stories are

appropriate recipients via email
within 30 minutes of article
publication .
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 published. All stories shall be

- Selected articles reflect both

sent to the OPA listserv within
30 minutes of publication.

an understanding of which
issues are of high priority to
OPA, and also the topics
determined through
discussions between OPA and
the vendor.
- Eachemail includes the name
of the media outlet. the full
text of the story (when in
print), a link to the original
source, a brief summary (for tv
and radio entries), and a brief
indication of the tone of the
story in an easily-readable,
Section 508- compliant format.
- Updates to the list of
recipients are made within one
(1) business day.

Supporting Information
The Period of Performance shall be for one year from date of contract award.

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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c), FAR PART 6.3

I.

Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contracting Activity: Office of Acquisition Management - Headquarters
Procurement Operations Division
Contractor: Definers Corp

2.

Nature and/or description of the action:
EPA's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is responsible for working with media to
provide the public with timely. coherent information on environmental issues, and
EPA actions and policies. Whether providing the media with press
announcements: responding to media inquiries; or reacting to published stories.
OPA works to achieve articles that accurately represent EPA's perspective. In
order to accomplish this goal, OPA must constantly monitor media coverage and
n:spond to inaccurate or incomplete stories. OPA may choose a number of
methods to address these stories. including contacting reporters and editors to
request corrections. OPA's ability to successfully address inaccurate or
incomplete s1ories before the stories influence other reporters or are widely read is
largely dependent on its ability to identify those stories shortly after publication,
and OPA requires contractor support in order to do so.

3.

Description of the Supplies or Services:
This is a sole source procurement subscription for a media support service. The
service provides EPA with: I) Intensive. near Iive-time "war room" coverage of
media stories for specific topics, events or announcements; 2) access to a
searchable da1abase of past media content on EPA issues and topics; 3) a twicedaily compilation of news articl cs dcl ivcrcd once each business day by e-mai I;
and 4) high profile. breaking news stories during the day, delivered by e-mail.
This service is vital to support the ability of EPA's Office of Public Affairs to
fully monitor and respond quickly to breaking media coverage, which in tum
supports EPA· s abi Iity to accurate! y provide infonnation to the pub! ic on
environmental and regulatory matters. This service also directly supports the
Administrator and other senior EPA officials by providing them with timely
updates on media stories.

, Period of pcrfonnance: One year from date of contract award
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Proposed Source: Definers Corp.

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Joe Pounder. President
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4.

Authority: [Check appropriate exception.]
[ X]

Only One Responsible Source

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(l)
FAR Cite: FAR 6.302-1

5.

Describe how the contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the
acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

Definers offers a customizable and proprietary Console which brings together
cutting-edge technology and human analysis to provide real-time actionable
intelligence based on the most relevant infonnation. lt allows organizations to
have a holistic view of what is occurring in the public domain with regards to
their organization and relevant sectors, both domestically and globally.
Through the Console, Definers is able to revolutionize the utilization
of media clips by implementing:
- Proprietary advanced search functions
- Standalone media clip database including perpetual retention so that
information is always available regardless of email retention policies or
other limitations of email platfonns
- Ability to pre-load a customized Console with the issues, public figures,
and news data relevant to customers. populated in real time
- Specially trained and experienced researchers to provide relevant and
actionable analysis
- Digital and human analytics coverage throughout the day
- Media tags that are tailored to the customer's areas of interests. which
allow for quick sorting and tracking of customized data streams.
- Delivered through a proprietary web interface which allows for email
distribution as well.

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 6.

Describe the efforts made to ensure that offers arc solicited from as many
potential sources as practicable:
A JOFOC and RFI notice will be posted on FedBizOpps {synopsized) and
FcdConnec1 for five calendar days.

7.

The contracting officer determines that the antldpated cost to the
Government will be fair and reasonable due to the vendor's published rates,
or other available price information.
Y cs, the CO has determined the cost to be fair and reasonable based on
infonnation received from the contractor.

8.

Description of the market research conducted (see FAR Part 10). If no
market research was conducted. state the reasons:
Leading providers Cision {www.cision.com), Bulletin Intelligence
{www.bulletinintclligence.com), and Critical Mention (www.critiealmention.com)
do not provide the combined services sought by EPA 's Office of Public Affairs.

9.

Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.
Definers Corp. stales that no other service gives their clients the high level and
comprehensive search functions that it offers through its customized Console.
Clients have the ability to tailor their tags and tailor who from their teams sccs
those lags. The storage and search functions of the Console arc something no
other clip service provides because they do not have the Definers proprietary
Console.

Approvals-

.ll Project Officer's Certification
I ccrti fy that the facts and representations stated in this justification are complete
and accurate which form the basis to award this requirement.

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Printed name of Technical
Officer

Signature of Technical Officer

Technical Officer's phone number & E-mail address:

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ContractingOfficer's Certification
I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my
knowledge and belief.

JodyGos11ell
~Gosnell

Signature of Contracting Officer

Printed name of
Contracting Officer

Contracting Officer's phone number and E-mail address:
Date:

gosnell.jody@epa.gov
202~564-4353

11/29/17

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EPA-17-0586-A-000052

 Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
Authority: 41 ll.S.C. 25J(c), FAR PART 6.3

1

Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contracting Activity: Office of Acquisition Management - Headquarters

Procurement Operations Division
Contractor: Definers Corp
2

Nature and/or description of the action:

EPA's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is responsible for working with media to
provide the public with timely, coherent information en environmental issues, and
EPA actions and policies. Whether providing the media with press
announcements; responding to media inqui1ies;or reacting IDpublished stories,
0 PA works IDachieve articles that accurately represent EPA's perspective. n
order IDaccomplish this goaI, 0 PA must constantly monitor media coverage and
respond to inaccurate or incomplete stories. 0 PA may choose a number of
methods to address these stories, including contacting reporters and editors to
request corrections. OPA's ability to successfully address inaccurate or
incomplete stories before the stories influence other reporters or are widely read is
largely dependent m its ability ID identify those stories shortly after publication,
and OPA requires contractor support i1 order ID do so.

3.

Description of the Supplies or Services:

This is a sole source procurement subsaiption for a media support service. The
service provides EPA with: 1) Intensive. near live-time "war room" coverage of
media stories for specific topics, events or amlOuncement:s;ZJaccess to a
searchable database of past media content m EPA issues and topics; 3) a twice~
daily compilation of news articles delivered once each business day by e-mail;
and 4) high proflle, breaking news st01ies dming the day, delivered by e-mail.
This service is vital kJ support the ability o fE PA' s Office o f Public A ff airs ID
fully monitor and respond quickly IDbreaking media coverage, which in tum
suppom EPA's ability to accurately provide infom,ation 10the public oo
environmental and regulatory matters. This se1vicealso directly suppm1Sthe
Administrator and other senior EPA officials by providing them with timely
updates oo media stories.
Period o f peifonnance: One year from date of contract a...vard

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 4.

Authority: [Check appropriate exception.]
[ X] Only One Responsible Source
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1)
FAR Cite: FAR 6.302-1

S.

Describe how the contractor's unique qualifications oc the nature of the
acquisition requires me of the authority cited:

Definers offers a customizable and prop1ieta1y Console which brings together
cutting-edge technology arrl human analysis to provide real-time actionable
intelligence based 01 the most relevant information. It allows organizations to
have a holistic view o f what is occurring in the public domain with regards to
their organization and.relevant sectors, lxith domestically and globally.
Through the Console, Definers is able to revolutionize the utilization
o f media clips by implementing:
- Proprietary advanced search functions
- Standalone media clip database including perpetual retention 9J that
infonnation s always available regardless of email retention policies or
other limitations of email platforms
- Ability to pre-load a customized Console with the issues, public figures,
and nevvs data relevant to customers, populated in real time
- Specially trained and experienced researchers to provide relevant and
actionable analysis
- Digital and hwnan analytics coverage throughout the day
- Media tags that are tailored ID the customer's areas of interests, which
allow for quick sorting and tracking of customized data streams.
- Delivered through a prop1ietary web interface which allows for email
distribution as well.

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 6.

Describe the efforts made to ensure that offers arc solicited from as many
potential sources as practicable:

A JOFOC and RFI notice will be posted on FedBizOpps (synopsized) and

FcdConncct for five calendar days.
7.

The contracting officer determines that the anticipated cost to the
Government will be fair and reasonable due to the vendor's published rates,
or other available price information.

Yes. lhe CO has determined the cost to be fair and reasonable based on
information received from the contractor.
8.

Description of the market research conducted (see FAR Part 10). If no
market research was conducted. state the reasons:

Leading providers Cision (www.cision.com),Bulletin lnlclligcncc

(www. bulletinintclligence.com). and Critical Mcntion (www.criticalmention.com)

do not provide the combined services sought by EPA·s Office of Public Affairs.
9.

Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.
Ddincrs Corp. states that no other service gives 1hcirclients the high level and
comprehensive search functions that it offers through its customized Console.
Clients have the ability to 1ailortheir tags and tailor who from their teams sees
those tags. The storage and search functions of the Console are something no
other clip service provides hccausc they do nol have the Definers proprietary
Console.

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EPA-17-0586-A-000055

 DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

I. FAR 13. I 06- 1(b) states that contracting officers may so licit from one sou rce if the contract ing office r
determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source to be reaso nably availab le.

2. I determine only one source to be reasonably ava ilable based one of the following c ircumstances as
set forth in FAR 6.302:
~ Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will sat isfy Age ncy
requirements

D Unusual and compelling urgency
D Industrial mob ilization; engineering, development or research capability; or expert serv ices
D Internationa l agreement
D Authorized or required by statute

D Na tional security
D Public interest
3.

Brief descript ion of the reason for your determination:

The identified contractor Definers Public Affairs is the so le supplier/owner for "Definers Conso le-

Based War Room System". This sole source function automatically notifies its users via email of news alerts along with logging in go through the alerts in one conven ient location. The
Console includes a robust search function that will enable its users too quickly find and filter the
stories alerted by Definers.
The EPA will have the ability to use the Definers Console-based War Room System:
Proprietary advanced search functions within the clips
Standalone media clip database including perpetual retention so that information is
always availab le regardless of email relent ion policies or other limitations of email
platform s
Specially trained and experienced researchers to provide releva nt and
actionable ana lysis
Digital and human analytics coverage throughout the day
Media tags that are tailored to your company's areas of interests, which allow for
quick sorting and tracking of your customized data streams.
Delivered through our proprietary web interface which allows fo r email distributi on
as we ll.

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De liners satisfies the sul~ject requirement for, The U.S. Environmental Protection Office of'Administrator
and Executive Services (OA) in public affa irs request. The EPA team can be automaticall y not ified that
allows the Of'fice of Administrator extensive media monitoring with a product that is an aggress ive style
of campaign-sty le delivery of real time coverage of stories, broadcasts and articles from major outlets .
The provider Definers., is the only responsible source that will satisfy Agency requiremen ts and no other
supplies or services will satisfactorily meet the requ irement.

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 4 .. This determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 13. 106- 1(b) & FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)( i). T he
requirement to prepare a written j ustification in accordance with FAR 6.303 does not apply to purchases
us ing s implified acquisition procedures.

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Contracting Officer

12/07/ 17
Date

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