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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1 REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

OFFEROR TO COMPLE•TE BLOCKS 12, 17,23,24, & 30 NRR-14--0050 07 41

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7. FOR SOLICITATION 1 NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No mofieot val1,1 8 OFFER DUE DATEILOCAL TIME

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US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION- US NRC - HQMAIL PROCESSING CENTER ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION4930 BOILING BROOK PARKWAY MAIL STOP 3WFN-05-C64MP

ROCKVILLE MD 20852 WASHINGTON DC 20555-0001

17..CONTRACTOR1 CODE "786856203 FAC2UTy 1a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE RCPAYMENTSOFFEROR CODE

VONCREATIONS INC US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION2886 BRANCHWOOD DR ONE WHITE FLINT NORTH

EAST POINT GA 303443819 11555 ROCKVILLE PIKEMAILSTOP 03-E17AROCKVILLE MD 20852-2738

TELEPHONE NO.

[117b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED USSEEADDENDUM1 20 21. 22. 23 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIESISERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

VonCreations, Inc. POC: Dale Evans, Email:Dale@VonCreations, Phone: 404-347-1054NRC COR: William Cartwright, Email:William.Cartwright@nrc.gov, Phone: 301-415-8345

Period of Performance: 02/05/2014 to 04/18/2014

00001 Contractor shall provide pre-conference support, 18,394.00

onsite meeting support, and post-meeting supportrequired to produce the 12th WGIP Workshop to beContinued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 6. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt Use Only)

2014-X0200-FEEBASED-20-20D003-11-5-139-1054-2690 $18,394 $18,394.00

U 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212.5 ARE ATTACHED ADDENDA [) ARE EU ARE NOT ATTACHED.

[0 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA 0 ARE C ARE NOT ATTACHED

X]28 CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _ _ _ El 29 AWARD OF CONTRACT: OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER DATED YOUR OFFER ON SOUCITATiON (BLOCK 5),

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVEAND ON ANY ADDITIONAL INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

/6TrsETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREN S ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS

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ITEM NO SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

held in Chattanooga, TN from April 6-10, 2014, in

accordance with the Statement of Work and terms

and conditions specified herein.

Changes to this contract may be made only by the

contracting officer. Any work undertaken in

excess of the amount obligated is done so at the

contractor's risk. This is a firm fixed price

purchase order.

The obligated amount of award: $18,394.00. The

total for this award is shown in box 26.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

-] RECEIVED [: INSPECTED E ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPTAS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED 36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

CORRECT FOR

E] COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

E PARTIAL [ FINAL

38. SIR ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. SIR VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41 b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41 . DATE_______________________________

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MMIDD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

SECTION A - SolicitationlContract Form

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (SEP2013)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance thoseitems that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Governmentreserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have beentendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement ofnonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at noincrease in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correctthe defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable pricereduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies orservices. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or shouldhave 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) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receivepayment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company,or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordancewith the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third partymakes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide 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 madeonly by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, asamended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). Failure of the parties to this contract to reachagreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or actionarising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved inaccordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporatedherein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance ofthis contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein byreference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unlessnonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control ofthe Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or thepublic enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractualcapacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusuallysevere weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify theContracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after thecommencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in

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connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch,and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessationof such occurrence.

(g) Invoice. (1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies(or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract toreceive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable,the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extendedprice of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill oflading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Governmentbill of lading;

(vi) Terms 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 ofdefective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shallinclude its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in thiscontract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking informationon the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on theinvoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, theContractor shall have submitted correct EFT bankinginformation in accordance with the applicable solicitationprovision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment byElectronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management,or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-OtherThan System for Award Management), or applicableagency procedures.

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

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(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act(31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) promptpayment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and itsofficers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual oralleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, anyUnited States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of theperformance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified ofsuch claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment- (1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted bythe Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth inthis contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordancewith the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt paymentregulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes paymentby EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment,time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose ofcomputing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to havebeen made on the date which appears on the payment check or thespecified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicatecontract financing or invoice payment or that the Government hasotherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, theContractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited inthe contract along with a description of the overpayment includingthe-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicatepayment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) ofoverpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, ifapplicable;

(C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable;and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supportingdocumentation to the Contracting Officer.

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(6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to theGovernment under this contract shall bear simple interest from the datedue until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interestrate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasuryas provided in Section 611 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (PublicLaw 95-563), which is applicable to the period in which the amountbecomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rateapplicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until theamount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to theContractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a finaldecision as required by 33.211 if--

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unableto reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debtwithin 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previouslydemanded by the Contracting Officer within the timelinespecified in the demand for payment unless the amountswere not repaid because the Contractor has requested aninstallment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on adebt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt,the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identifythe 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 defaulttermination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual numberof calendar days involved beginning on the due date and endingon--

(A) The date on which the designated office receivespayment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the

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Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable hasbeen withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied tothe contract debt would otherwise have become payable tothe Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reducedunder the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the FederalAcquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

() Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss ordamage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with theContractor 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 specifiedin the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and localtaxes and duties.

(I) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves theright to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In theevent of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all workhereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers andsubcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, theContractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting thepercentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plusreasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of theGovernment using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from thetermination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the costaccounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraphdoes not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. TheContractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred whichreasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or anypart hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if theContractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails toprovide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of futureperformance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not beliable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, andthe Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights andremedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperlyterminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed atermination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished underthis contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when

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or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items deliveredhereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose describedin 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 damagesresulting 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 itsperformance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agreesto comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriatedfunds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials notto benefit; 40 U.S.C. 3701, et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety StandardsAct; 41 U.S.C. 51-58, Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C.2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall

be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances,Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, andUnauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any licenseagreements for computer software;

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this 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 addendumto this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and throughfinal payment of any contract for the accuracy and completeness of the datawithin the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government'sreliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM

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database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review andupdate on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequentupdates its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate andcomplete. Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms andconditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executedcontractual document.

(2)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, "doingbusiness as" name, or division name (whichever is shown on thecontract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract,but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novationand change-of-name agreements in FAR subpart 42.12, the Contractorshall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of onebusiness day's written notification of its intention to (A) change the namein the SAM database; (B) comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12;and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by theresponsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with thenotification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements ofparagraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreementat paragraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of aproperly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, theSAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than theContractor indicated in the contract will be considered to beincorrect information within the meaning of the "Suspension ofPayment" paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clauseof this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFTpayments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record toreflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see Subpart32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered inthe SAM database. Information provided to the Contractor's SAM recordthat indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimaterecipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrectinformation within the meaning of the "Suspension of payment" paragraphof the EFT clause of this contract.

(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration andannual confirmation requirements via SAM accessed throughhttps://www.acquisition. gov.

(u) Unauthorized Obligations. (1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of thisclause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to anyEnd User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legalinstrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government toindemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or anyother loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C.1341), the following shall govern:

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(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized enduser shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of itappearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument oragreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument oragreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or othercomparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap"agreements), execution does not bind the Government or anyGovernment 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)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification bythe Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specificallyauthorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENTSTATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (NOV 2013)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implementprovisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercialitems:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C.7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) thatthe Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract byreference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable toacquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government(SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C.2402).

f] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR2010)(Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

U (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recoveryand Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L.111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery andReinvestment Act of 2009.)

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[X] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-TierSubcontract Awards (JUL 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-ReportingRequirements (JUL 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

[X] (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest WhenSubcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed forDebarment. (AUG, 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

U (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information RegardingResponsibility Matters (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted DomesticCorporations (MAY 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74,section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D ofPub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

r (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award(NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

U (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZoneSmall Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive thepreference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

U (11) (Reserved)

U (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644).

[X] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

U (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

U (13)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644).

U (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

U (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

U (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JUL 2013) (15U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)).

U (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUL 2013) (15U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

U (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

r (iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

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fl (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.644(r)).

] (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

[X] (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

f] (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for SmallDisadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323)(if theofferor elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer.)

[ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2003) of 52.219-23.

] (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business ParticipationProgram-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (JUL 2013) (Pub. L.103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

r (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business ParticipationProgram-Incentive Subcontracting (OCT 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

fl (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SmallBusiness Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation(JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically DisadvantagedWomen-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (JUL 2013) (15U.S.C. 637(m)).

U (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business(WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (JUL 2013) (15U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities andRemedies (NOV 2013) (E.O. 13126).

U (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999).

[X] (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).

[X] (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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[X] (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the NationalLabor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013).(Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition ofcommercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types ofcommercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

U (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Contentfor EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Notapplicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

U (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially availableoff-the-shelf items.)

U (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

U (37)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental

Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

[X](ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.

U (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban TextMessaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[X] (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C.10a-10d).

U (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-IsraeliTrade Act (NOV 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283,110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

U (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2012) of 52.225-3.

U (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2012) of 52.225-3.

U (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2012) of 52.225-3.

U (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq.,19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of

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Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

[X] (43) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security FunctionsOutside the United States (JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of theNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

U (44) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

f (45) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster orEmergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ (46) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items(FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

U (47) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[ (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System forAward Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

U (49) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than

System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

r (50) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

U (51) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C.552a).

U (52)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-FlagCommercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c),applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated asbeing incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law orExecutive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (ContractingOfficer check as appropriate.)

U (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 "(NOV 2007)" (41 U.S.C.351, et seq.).

U (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

U (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-PriceAdjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (SEP 2009) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

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r] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-PriceAdjustment (SEP 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Actto Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of CertainEquipment-Requirements "(NOV 2007)" (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Actto Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C.351, et seq.).

fl (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013)(E.O.1 3495).

[1 (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to NonprofitOrganizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

n (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply withthe provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other thansealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does notcontain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorizedrepresentative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and rightto examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involvingtransactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonabletimes the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, orreproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or forany shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor RecordsRetention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract iscompletely or partially terminated, the records relating to the workterminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting finaltermination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputesclause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relatingto this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, orclaims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accountingprocedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type andregardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create ormaintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinarycourse of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c),and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR

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clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) of this paragraph in asubcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extentof the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct(APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JUL 2013)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer furthersubcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (exceptsubcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractormust include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offersubcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013)(E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph(I) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities(OCT 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under theNational Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flowdown required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 "(NOV 2007)" (41U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22U.S.C. 7104(g)).

Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service ContractAct to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of CertainEquipment-Requirements "(NOV 2007)" (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service ContractAct to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (FEB2009)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013).

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(xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security FunctionsOutside the United States (JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended,of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10U.S.C. 2302 Note).(xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to NonprofitOrganizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow downrequired in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause52.226-6.

(xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-FlagCommercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts forcommercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary tosatisfy its contractual obligations.

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SECTION C - Description/Specifications

See Attachment 1: Statement of Work.

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SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices

NRCB010 BRIEF PROJECT TITLE AND WORK DESCRIPTION

(a) The title of this project is: Event Planning Services for Working Group on InspectionPractices Conference

(b) Summary work description: Contractor shall provide pre-conference support, onsitemeeting support, and post-meeting support required to produce the 12th WGIPWorkshop to be held in Chattanooga, TN from April 6-10, 2014, in accordance with theStatement of Work and terms and conditions specified herein.

(End of Clause)

NRCBO80 CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION-FIRM-FIXED-PRICE

The total amount of the Firm-Fixed-Price portion of this contract is $18,394.00, and thisamount is fully-funded.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

NRCD020 BRANDING

The Contractor is required to use the statement below in any publications, presentations,articles, products, or materials funded under this contract/order, to the extent practical, inorder to provide NRC with recognition for its involvement in and contribution to theproject. If the work performed is funded entirely with NRC funds, then the contractormust acknowledge that information in its documentation/presentation.

Work Supported by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of NRR,under Contract/order number NRC-HQ-20-14-P-0001.

(End of Clause)

NRCDO10 PACKAGING AND MARKING

(a) The Contractor shall package material for shipment to the NRC in such a mannerthat will ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination.Containers and closures shall comply with the Surface Transportation Board, UniformFreight Classification Rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode oftransportation.

(b) On the front of the package, the Contractor shall clearly identify the contract numberunder which the product is being provided.

(c) Additional packaging and/or marking requirements are as follows: N/A.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

NRCE010 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE NRC (SEP 2013)

Inspection and acceptance of the deliverable items to be furnished hereunder shall bemade by the NRC Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the destination,accordance with FAR 52.247-34 - F.o.b. Destination.

Contract Deliverables:1. Conference Plan2. Preconference Review3. Conference Executed and List of Attendees Submitted(End of Clause)

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SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

NRCF030 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This contract shall commence on Date of Award and will expire on April 18, 2014.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

NRCG030 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT (SEP 2013)

The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all payments except IRS taxrefunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. Payment shall be made in accordancewith FAR 52.232-33, entitled "Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System AwardManagement".

To receive payment, the contractor shall prepare invoices in accordance with NRC'sBilling Instructions. Claims shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead, invoice, or onthe Government's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases and ServicesOther than Personal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for Purchases Otherthan Personal - Continuation Sheet." The preferred method of submitting invoices iselectronically to: OCFO ObligationsResource@nrc.gov.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

2052.215-71 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AUTHORITY.(OCT 1999) - ALTERNATE II (OCT 1999)

(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative, hereinafter referred to as thecontracting officer's representative (COR), for this contract is:

Name: William CartwrightAddress: William.Cartwright@nrc.govTelephone Number: 301-415-8345

(b) The COR shall:

(1) Monitor contractor performance and recommend changes in requirements to thecontracting officer.

(2) Inspect and accept products/services provided under the contract.

(3) Review all contractor invoices/vouchers requesting payment for products/servicesprovided under the contract and make recommendations for approval, disapproval, orsuspension.

(c) The COR may not make changes to the express terms and conditions of thiscontract.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract

(End of Clause)

NRCH470 GREEN PURCHASING (SEP 2013)

(a) In furtherance of the sustainable acquisition goals included in Executive Order13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance,"products and services acquired under this contract/order shall be energy-efficient(Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated),water-efficient, biobased, environmentally preferable (e.g., Electronic ProductEnvironmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certified), non-ozone depleting, recycledcontent, and non-toxic or less toxic alternatives, to the maximum extent practicable inmeeting NRC contractual requirements.

(b) See NRC's Green Purchasing Plan (GPP) at:http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1219//ML12191Al30.pdf and the General ServiceAdministration's (GSA) Green Procurement Compilation at:http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/198257.

(c) The contractor shall flow down this clause into all subcontracts and other agreementsthat relate to performance of this contract/order.

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(End of Clause)

NRCH410 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR ANDSUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

(a) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) contractor and its subcontractor aresubject to the Whistleblower Employee Protection public law provisions as codified at 42U.S.C. 5851. NRC contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall comply with therequirements of this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, and the implementingregulations of the NRC and the Department of Labor (DOL). See, for example, DOLProcedures on Handling Complaints at 29 C.F.R. Part 24 concerning the employerobligations, prohibited acts, DOL procedures and the requirement for prominent postingof notice of Employee Rights at Appendix A to Part 24 entitled: "Your Rights Under theEnergy Reorganization Act".

(b) Under this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, as implemented by regulations,NRC contractor and subcontractor employees are protected from discharge, reprisal,threats, intimidation, coercion, blacklisting or other employment discrimination practiceswith respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of their employmentbecause the contractor or subcontractor employee(s) has provided notice to theemployer, refused to engage in unlawful practices, assisted in proceedings or testifiedon activities concerning alleged violations of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (asamended) and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (as amended).

(c) The contractor shall insert this or the substance of this clause in any subcontracts

involving work performed under this contract.

(End of Clause)

NRCH340 COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS

NRC contractors are responsible to ensure that their alien personnel are not in violationof United States immigration laws and regulations, including employment authorizationdocuments and visa requirements. Each alien employee of the Contractor must belawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by Permanent Resident Form1-551 (Green Card), or must present other evidence from the U.S. Department ofHomeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that employment will notaffect his/her immigration status. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Servicesprovides information to contractors to help them understand the employment eligibilityverification process for non-US citizens. This information can be found on their website,http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

The NRC reserves the right to deny or withdraw Contractor use or access to' NRCfacilities or its equipment/services, and/or take any number of contract administrativeactions (e.g., disallow costs, terminate for cause) should the Contractor violate theContractor's responsibility under this clause.

(End of Clause)

USE OF AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) ELECTRONICPAYMENT/REMITTANCE ADDRESS (AUG 2011)

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The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all Federal paymentsexcept IRS tax refunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. It is the policy of theNuclear Regulatory Commission to pay government vendors by the Automated ClearingHouse (ACH) electronic funds transfer payment system. Item 15C of the StandardForm 33 may be disregarded.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION I - Contract Clauses

NRC ACQUISITION CLAUSES - (NRCAR) 48 CFR CH. 20

52.219-11 SPECIAL 8(A) CONTRACT CONDITIONS (FEB 1990)

The Small Business Administration (SBA) agrees to the following:

(a) To furnish the supplies or services set forth in this contract according to thespecifications and the terms and conditions hereof by subcontracting with an eligibleconcern pursuant to the provisions of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, asamended (15 U.S.C. 637(a)).

(b) That in the event SBA does not award a subcontract for all or a part of the workhereunder, this contract may be terminated either in whole or in part without cost toeither party.

(c) Except for novation agreements and advance payments, delegates to theNuclear Regulatory Commission the responsibility for administering the subcontract tobe awarded hereunder with complete authority to take any action on behalf of theGovernment under the terms and conditions of the subcontract; provided, however, thatthe Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall give advance notice to the SBA before itissues a final notice terminating the right of a subcontractor to proceed with furtherperformance, either in whole or in part, under the subcontract for default or for theconvenience of the Government.

(d) That payments to be made under any subcontract awarded under this contractwill be made directly to the subcontractor by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

(e) That the subcontractor awarded a subcontract hereunder shall have the right ofappeal from decisions of the Contracting Officer cognizable under the "Disputes" clauseof said subcontract.

(f) To notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Contracting Officer immediatelyupon notification by the subcontractor that the owner or owners upon whom 8(a)eligibility was based plan to relinquish ownership or control of the concern.

(End of Clause)

52.219-12 SPECIAL 8(A) SUBCONTRACT CONDITIONS (FEB 1990)

(a) The Small Business Administration (SBA) has entered into Contract No.NRC-HQ-13-C-03-0066 with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to furnish the suppliesor services as described therein. A copy of the contract is attached hereto and made apart hereof.

(b) The VonCreations, Inc. hereafter referred to as the subcontractor, agrees andacknowledges as follows:

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(1) That it will, for and on behalf of the SBA, fulfill and perform all of therequirements of Contract No. NRC-HQ-1 3-C-03-0066 for the consideration statedtherein and that it has read and is familiar with each and every part of the contract.

(2) That the SBA has delegated responsibility, except for novation agreements andadvance payments, for the administration of this subcontract to the Nuclear RegulatoryCommission with complete authority to take any action on behalf of the Governmentunder the terms and conditions of this subcontract.

(3) That it will not subcontract the performance of any of the requirements of thissubcontract to any lower tier subcontractor without the prior written approval of the SBAand the designated Contracting Officer of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

(4) That it will notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Contracting Officer inwriting immediately upon entering an agreement (either oral or written) to transfer all orpart of its stock or other ownership interest to any other party.

(c) Payments, including any progress payments under this subcontract, will be madedirectly to the subcontractor by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

(End of Clause)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV2011)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or8(a) concerns;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for smallbusiness concerns or 8(a) concerns; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) concerns under multiple-awardcontracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractoragrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for--

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of- contractperformance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies).The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing thesupplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost ofthe contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

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(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its ownemployees.

(End of Clause)

52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD (DEC 1996)

(a) By execution of a contract, the Small Business Administration (SBA) agrees tothe following:

(1) To furnish the supplies or services set forth in the contract according to thespecifications and the terms and conditions by subcontracting with the Offeror who hasbeen determined an eligible concern pursuant to the provisions of section 8(a) of theSmall Business Act, as amended (15 U.SC. 637(a)).

(2) Except for novation agreements and advance payments, delegates to theNuclear Regulatory Commission the responsibility for administering the contract withcomplete authority to take any action on behalf of the Government under the terms andconditions of the contract; provided, however that the contracting agency shall giveadvance notice to the SBA before it issues a final notice terminating the right of thesubcontractor to proceed with further performance, either in whole or in part, under thecontract.

(3) That payments to be made under the contract will be made directly to thesubcontractor by the contracting activity.

(4) To notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Contracting Officer immediatelyupon notification by the subcontractor that the owner or owners upon whom 8(a)eligibility was based plan to relinquish ownership or control of the concern.

(5) That the subcontractor awarded a subcontract hereunder shall have the right ofappeal from decisions of the cognizant Contracting Officer under the "Disputes" clauseof the subcontract.

(b) The offeror/subcontractor agrees and acknowledges that it will, for and on behalfof the SBA, fulfill and perform all of the requirements of the contract.

(c) The offeror/subcontractor agrees that it will not subcontract the performance ofany of the requirements of this subcontract to any lower tier subcontractor without theprior written approval of the SBA and the cognizant Contracting Officer of the NuclearRegulatory Commission.

(End of Clause)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (FEB 2009)

52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. (MAY 2001)

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52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGINGWHILE DRIVING. (AUG 2011)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES. (JUN 2008)

52.232-1 PAYMENTS. (APR 1984)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS. (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESSSUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shallmake accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, tothe maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise requiredunder the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and allother required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rightsunder the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in allsubcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small businessconcerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

52.233-1 DISPUTES. (JUL 2002)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)

52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED-PRICE. (AUG 1987) - ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force andeffect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will maketheir full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically atthis/these address(es): https://acquisition.gov/far/

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SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Attachment Attachment Date Number Cross DocumentNumber Title of Reference Version

Pages Materials ._•1 SOW 02/02/2014 6 BASE2 Billing 02/02/2014 4 BASE

Instructions , I I

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ATTACHMENT 1: STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requires the services of a qualified eventplanning Contractor to plan and operate the 12 th Working Group on Inspection Practices (WGIP)in Chattanooga, Tennessee from April 6-10, 2014.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Nuclear EnergyAgency (NEA) Committee on Nuclear Regulatory Activities (CNRA) Working Group onInspection Practices (WGIP) will sponsor the 12th International Workshop on NuclearRegulatory Inspection Activities on Inspection of Licensee's Outage Activities, Event ResponseInspections, and Post-Fukushima Inspections. This workshop will be hosted by the NRC.

The main purpose of the workshop is to provide a forum for the exchange of information onregulatory inspection activities. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with theircounterparts from other countries and organizations to discuss current and future issues on theselected topics. They will develop conclusions and commendable practices regarding theseissues and identify methods to help improve their own inspection programs.

Previous workshops held in other countries have consistently had between 40-60 attendees.

II. OBJECTIVES

The objective of this purchase order is to plan and operate the 12th WGIP Workshop inChattanooga, Tennessee. Contractor shall provide pre-conference support, onsite meetingsupport, and post-meeting support required to produce the 12thWGIP Workshop in accordancewith the terms and conditions specified herein. The Contractor shall manage and operate theWorkshop in its name.

III. PARTICIPANTS

Workshop participants will consist of NEA/CNRA/WGIP members and NRC staff. It is estimatedthat approximately 40-60 people will attend the workshop.

The participation rate is only an estimate based on past attendance at previous WGIPWorkshop. The NRC does not warrant the accuracy of these estimates nor will the NRCobligate funds or make up the difference if this estimate is not achieved.

IV. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Under this Purchase Order, the Contractor shall provide:

* Pre-conference support* Onsite meeting support* Post-meeting support

The NRC shall provide:

* Keynote Speaker* CNRA website information to contractor* Liaison between CNRA and Contractor* Project manager to facilitate this contract* Laptops for presentations

The CNRAINEA shall provide:

* Agenda* Speakers• Presentation materials* Directional and Workshop Signage for display at Workshop* Printed conference materials, including hand-outs and registration packages for

attendees* Advertisement of the Workshop on their website* Announcement of Workshop with a link to Contractor's registration website* Thumb-drives for attendees with presentation materials* Payment for meeting space* Payment for audio-visual equipment and technician* Payment for miscellaneous meeting supplies (including badges, duplications, etc.)* Payment for shuttle services

V. PRE-CONFERENCE SUPPORT

The successful contractor shall organize the logistics and provide all administrative support todeliver a four and a half (4 1/2) consecutive day conference session for all participants. Thesuccessful contractor shall be responsible for coordinating, planning, arranging and negotiatingdetails, as outlined in this Statement of Work (SOW). Services under this purchase order do notinclude negotiating contracts, establishing/monitoring budgets, and coordinating thedevelopment of a registration web-site for preregistration and processes for registrationpayments.

The contractor shall:

* Plan workshop logistics with venue and conference contractors (excludingnegotiating contracts and establishing /monitoring budgets).

* Communicate with venue and conference contractors for the workshop* Prepare and provide name tags and any other identification badges that may be

necessary by the venue* Provide the NRC with bi-weekly updates that detail the progress of the contractual

requirements, contractor performance and pre-registration progress. The NRC mayprovide input or feedback on the project details from these updates.

VI. ONSITE MEETING SUPPORT

The contractor shall:

Provide onsite assistance with administrative issues, planning, and day-to-dayoperation of the event

* Serve as a liaison between NRC and meeting site staff/officials* Staff on-site registration tables* Post large and easily viewed directional signs inside the facility indicating the

location of the event (signage will be provided by CNRA)" Coordinate with presenters to ensure electronic presentations materials are

functional and compatible with laptops and/or other IT devices located in thepresentation room prior to each day's event

VII. POST-MEETING SUPPORT

The contractor shall:

0 Clean up and dispose of signage, extra registration packets and other conference-related materials at the conclusion of the conference

* Provide the NRC with a list of conference attendees

VIII. CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference venue is the Chattanoogan Hotel, which has the following characteristics andamenities:

* Suitable conference room with good visibility• Business center capabilities* Internet access* Catering capabilities" Within a ten (10) minute walking distance to restaurants capable of accommodating

meeting participants during their hour and a half lunch break; and* Compliant with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the

Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Actof 1998 (P.L. 105-220), Hotel Safety Act of 1990; and is listed on the U.S. fireAdministration Hotel and Motel National Master List found athttp://www. usfa.fema.gov/hotellsearch.cfm.

Walking routes shall be ADA-compliant and shall include sidewalks or crosswalks for the entire

walking route to ensure the safety of attendees.

The Chattanoogan Hotel is located at 1201 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402.

IX. MEETING SPACE

Meet and Greet Space:

The contractor shall coordinate the logistical and operational aspects for a Meet and Greet. Thismeeting space for the Meet and Greet shall include casual seating for the attendees.

The Meet and Greet will take place on the following date and times:

* Sunday, April 6, 2014, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Main Conference Room:

The contractor shall coordinate the logistical and operational aspects for the Main ConferenceRoom (with seats for all attendees). This meeting space shall include:

o "Theater" Style setupo One (1) stage (24'x8') with stairs at each endo One (1) six foot table use for laptop presentation, located near electrical

connectionso One (1) dais table with linens capable of accommodating six (6) chairso Six (6) chairs for dais tableo Two (2) flag Poleso Two (2) flag Standso One Podium

The Main Conference Room shall be utilized the following dates and times:

• Monday, April 7, 2014, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm* Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Breakout Conference Rooms:

The contractor shall coordinate the logistical and operational aspects for 6 Breakout ConferenceRooms, including the following in each room:

o Two (2) six foot tables used for working space located near electricalconnections

o 8 chairs

The Breakout Conference Rooms shall be utilized the following dates and times:

* Monday, April 7, 2014, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm* Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm• Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration Space:

Contractor shall coordinate the logistical and operational aspects for a space located directly outfront of the Main Conference Room that will be used for the purpose of Registration. Thisregistration space shall include:

o Two (2) six (6) foot registration tables, located near electrical connectionso Six (6) chairs

The contractor shall staff the registration space for the following dates and times:

a Monday, April 7, 2014, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

X. ANV EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate the logistical and operational aspects for the A/V equipment andtechnical support, including an IT Technician, during meetings in the main room (Monday andWednesday). Necessary items include:

* A projection screen* A LCD projector* Two (2) wireless microphones* One (1) stationary floor microphones* A LCD support package (cabling, power cords, etc.)* One (1) VGA distribution amp* One (1) podium with one (1) microphone* Three (3) table microphones for dais table* Twelve (12) channel mixer for sound system

The contractor shall coordinate the logistical and operational aspects for the A/V equipmentduring meetings in the breakout rooms (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). Necessary itemsinclude:

0 One (1) flipchart per room (for a total of six (6) flipcharts)

Xl. TRANSPORTATION

The contractor shall coordinate the logistical and operational aspects for shuttle busses or vansto transport all conference attendees to and from the conference location and the NRC technicaltraining center (TTC), located at the Osborne Office Center at 5746 Marlin Road, Suite 200,Chattanooga, TN 37411-5677 on Thursday, April 10, 2014. The contractor shall provide thistransportation support for one trip to the TTC in the morning and one trip from the TTC in theafternoon.

XII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is from the date of award through April 18, 2014.

XIII. DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE

DELIVERABLE DESCRIPTION DUE DATEConference Plan Details of the conference 2/14/2014 30%

planned per the SOWPreconference Review Review of final conference 3/30/2014 20%

logistics per the SOWConference Executed and List Conference executed per the 4/18/2014 50%of Attendees Submitted SOW

XIV. COMMUNICATIONS

Contractor personnel shall maintain an open and professional communication with members ofthe NEA/CNRA/WGIP participants at the workshop.

XV. GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative shall be the Government's Pointof Contact for this procurement.

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General: During performance and through final payment of this contract, the contractor isresponsible for the accuracy and completeness of data within the System for AwardManagement (SAM) database and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance oninaccurate or incomplete SAM data.

The contractor shall prepare invoices/vouchers for payment of deliverables identified in thecontract, in the manner described herein. FAILURE TO SUBMIT INVOICESNOUCHERS INACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THEINVOICENOUCHER AS IMPROPER.

Standard Forms: Payment requests for completed work, in accordance with the contract, shallbe submitted on the payee's letterhead, invoice/voucher, or on the Government's StandardForm 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other than Personal," and StandardForm 1035, "Public Voucher for Purchases Other than Personal--Continuation Sheet."

Electronic InvoiceNoucher Submissions: The preferred method of submittinginvoices/vouchers is electronically to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, via email to:NRCPayments(,nrc.qov.

Hard-Copy InvoiceNoucher Submissions: If you submit a hard-copy of the invoice/voucher,a signed original and supporting documentation shall be submitted to the following address:

NRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-2738

Purchase of Capital Property: ($50,000 or more with life of one year or longer)

Contractors must report to the Contracting Officer, electronically, any capital property acquiredwith contract funds having an initial cost of $50,000 or more, in accordance with procedures setforth in NRC Management Directive (MD) 13.1, IV, C- "Reporting Requirements" (revised2/16/2011).

Agency Payment Office: Payment will continue to be made by the office designated in thecontract in Block 12 of Standard Form 26, Block 25 of Standard Form 33, or Block 18a ofStandard Form 1449, whichever is applicable.

Frequency: The contractor shall submit invoices/vouchers for payment once each month,unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

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Format: InvoicesNouchers shall be submitted in the format depicted on the attached sampleform entitled "Invoice/Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal". Alternateformats are permissible only if they address all requirements of the Billing Instructions. Theinstructions for preparation and itemization of the invoice/voucher are included with the sampleform.

Task Order Contracts: The contractor must submit a separate invoice/voucher for eachindividual task order with pricing information. This includes items discussed in paragraphs (a)through (p) of the attached instructions. In addition, the invoice/voucher must specify thecontract number, and the NRC-assigned task/delivery order number.

Final vouchers/invoices shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE" or "FINAL VOUCHER".

Currency: InvoicesNouchers must be expressed in U.S. Dollars.

Supersession: These instructions supersede previous Billing Instructions for Fixed-Price TypeContracts (July 2011).

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INVOICENOUCHER FOR PURCHASES AND SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL(SAMPLE FORMAT - COVER SHEET)

1. Official Agency Billing Office

NRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-2738

2. InvoiceNoucher Information

a. Payee's DUNS Number or DUNS+4. The Payee shall include the Payee's Data UniversalNumber (DUNS) or DUNS+4 number that identifies the Payee's name and address. TheDUNS+4 number is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at thediscretion of the Payee to identify alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts for thesame parent concern.

b. Taxpayer Identification Number. The Payee shall include the Payee's taxpayer identificationnumber (TIN) used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws.(See IRS Web site:http://www.irs.qov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Emploved/Employer-ID-Numbers-(EINs)).

c. Payee's Name and Address. Show the name of the Payee as it appears in the contract andits correct address. Where the Payee is authorized to assign the proceeds of this contract inaccordance with the clause at FAR 52.232-23, the Payee shall require as a condition of anysuch assignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the System for AwardManagement (SAM) database at http://sam.gov and shall be paid by EFT in accordance withthe terms of this contract. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-33(g) Payment byElectronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (October 2003).

d. Contract Number. Insert the NRC contract number (including Enterprise-wide Contract(EWC)), GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Governmentwide Agency Contract (GWAC)number, or Multiple Agency Contract (MAC) number, as applicable.

e. Task Order Number. Insert the task/delivery order number (If Applicable). Do not includemore than one task order per invoice or the invoice may be rejected as improper.

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f. Invoice/Voucher. The appropriate sequential number of the invoice/voucher, beginning with001 should be designated. Contractors may also include an individual internal accountingnumber, if desired, in addition to the 3-digit sequential number.

g. Date of Invoice/Voucher. Insert the date the invoice/voucher is prepared.

h. Billing Period. Insert the beginning and ending dates (day, month, year) of the period duringwhich deliverables were completed and for which payment is requested.

i. Description of Deliverables. Provide a brief description of supplies or services, quantity, unitprice, and total price.

j. Work Completed. Provide a general summary description of the services performed orproducts submitted for the invoice period and specify the section or Contract Line Item Number(CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the specified contract deliverable(s).

k. Shipping. Insert weight and zone of shipment, if shipped by parcel post.

I. Charges for freight or express shipments. Attach prepaid bill if shipped by freight or express.

m. Instructions. Include instructions to consignee to notify the Contracting Officer of receipt ofshipment.

n. For Indefinite Delivery contracts, the final invoice/voucher shall be marked FINAL INVOICE"

or "FINAL VOUCHER".

o. Total Amount Billed. Insert columns for total amounts for the current and cumulative periods.

p. Adiustments. Insert columns for any adjustments, including outstanding suspensions fordeficient or defective products or nonconforming services, for the current and cumulativeperiods.

q. Grand Totals.