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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (08/2025)", outlines the standard terms and conditions that will govern subcontracts for commercial products and services. It serves as a foundational document for potential bidders to understand the contractual framework they will be operating under if awarded a subcontract.

This document details numerous clauses covering various aspects of a subcontract, including:

• General Provisions: Definitions, scope of subcontract, independent contractor status, assignment, acceptance, and standard of performance.
• Payment, Inspection, Licenses, and Permits: Terms related to how and when payment will be made, inspection rights of FFDG, and the subcontractor's responsibility for maintaining licenses and permits.
• Changes and Modifications: Procedures for FFDG to order changes to the work and the subcontractor's right to seek equitable adjustments.
• Indemnification and Liabilities: Provisions for indemnifying FFDG, assumption of risk for supplies, theft, warranty terms, suspect/counterfeit parts, limitation of liability, and excusable delays.
• Termination and Non-Waiver of Defaults: Conditions under which the subcontract can be terminated and the non-waiver of defaults.
• Laws and Regulations: Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and procedures for dispute resolution (step negotiations, mediation, binding arbitration).
• Information and Notifications: Requirements for releasing information and notifying FFDG of certain actions or circumstances.
• Site and Facilities Access: Restrictions and requirements for personnel accessing Fermilab facilities or computer systems.
• Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H): Subcontractor responsibilities for protecting health and safety and complying with ES&H regulations.
• Stop-Work Order: Procedures and implications of a stop-work order issued by FFDG.
• Insurance: Requirements for insurance coverage.
• Information Technology Acquisitions: Compliance with IT security policies and requirements.
• Special Government Flow Down Provisions: Incorporation of numerous FAR and DEAR clauses applicable based on subcontract value and type, covering areas such as ethics, small business utilization, labor standards, and data rights.

This document is critical for bidders as it establishes the legal and contractual obligations they will assume. Understanding these terms is essential for assessing the risks, responsibilities, and overall feasibility of undertaking the subcontract. Bidders should pay close attention to clauses related to performance, liability, dispute resolution, and compliance requirements, as these will significantly impact their operations and potential profitability.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) for the Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG). It is not a purchase order. FFDG anticipates procuring specific items and requests firms to provide their fixed prices.

The solicitation details the procurement of the following items:

• SHK-1 Vented - White - L/X/SHK1-CWLX (56 units)

• Pad Printed Logo 3 color (DUNE Logo Left) (56 units)

• Pad printed logo 1 color (Fermilab Logo Back center) (56 units)

• SHK-1 Safe Reflection Sticker Kit/SHK1-SRSK (56 units)

• High Vis Sticker Install (56 units)

• Head Lamp - OS / SHK1-HL (50 units)

• The contract will be awarded based on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection.

• Award will be made to the responsible supplier with a technically acceptable proposal offering the lowest evaluated price.

• FFDG intends to award without discussions.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated, but the terms and conditions are for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (01/2025).

• Proposals must include a completed RFP page with pricing, a completed SARC (Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs), and PUR-466 (Proposal Certifications).

• Quotations Close: April 13, 2026, at 4:00pm CT.

• All contractual questions should be directed to Cecilia Martin at cemartin@fnal.gov.

• Not specified in the document.

• The FFDG General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (01/2025) apply and are available at: https://procurement.fnal.gov/terms-conditions/

• Materials, supplies, or services are for work done under Prime Contract No. DE AC02 07CH11359 with the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Any items covered by G.S.A. Contracts should be so indicated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC)," is a form required by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC for subcontractors. It collects essential business and compliance information from potential offerors.

• Offeror Information: Name, parent company, address, contact details, EIN/TIN, website, NAICS and DUNS numbers, SAM.gov registration status.
• Business Category: Ownership (U.S. or foreign), operating structure (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.), and common parent information.
• Small Business Classifications: Options to self-certify as a Large Business, Small Business, or Foreign Business, with further classifications for small businesses (e.g., Small Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, HUBZone).
• Executive Compensation: Requirements for reporting compensation of top executives if certain federal funding thresholds are met.
• Offeror Responsibility: Certifications regarding accounting systems, responsible business practices, and compliance with employment eligibility verification (E-Verify).
• Export/Import Control: Agreement to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations.
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Certifications: Representations regarding limitations on pass-through charges for cost reimbursement subcontracts.
• Certification: A final section for a duly authorized representative to certify the accuracy of all statements.

Completing this form accurately and thoroughly is a prerequisite for submitting proposals or receiving awards for subcontracts or purchase orders from FermiForward. It ensures compliance with various federal regulations and company policies. Bidders must pay close attention to the specific representations and certifications required, particularly those related to business size, executive compensation, and compliance with FAR clauses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Proposal Certifications," outlines various certifications and representations required from offerors for proposals submitted to Fermilab. It details specific clauses and requirements related to export/import control, Buy American Act compliance, price determination, lobbying, responsibility matters, combatting trafficking in persons, and patent rights. Offerors must review and complete the relevant sections based on their proposal's value and nature.

• Certifications #1 (Required for all proposals ≥ $10,000): Covers Export/Import Control, including contact information and representations regarding military/space applications and items listed on the US Munitions List or Commerce Control List. It also includes the "Buy American – Construction Materials" clause with detailed definitions and requirements for domestic content.
• Certifications #2 (Required for all proposals ≥ $150,000): Includes the "Certificate of Independent Price Determination," "Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions," and "Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters." These address fair pricing, lobbying restrictions, and the offeror's responsibility status (e.g., debarment, tax delinquency).
• Certifications #3 (Required for all proposals ≥ $550,000): Pertains to "Combatting Trafficking in Persons" and requires certifications regarding compliance plans and due diligence for contracts performed outside the U.S. or involving services outside the U.S. with an estimated value exceeding $550,000.
• Revision Table: Details the history of changes to the document, including updates to clauses, name changes, and corrections.

This document is critical for bidders to understand and complete accurately. Failure to provide the required certifications can impact proposal evaluation and the ability to be considered responsible. Bidders must carefully review each section to ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations and Fermilab's specific requirements.