: Blanket Purchase Agreement for Passenger Transportation Services for the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies

Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HQ0236-16-T-0009 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (GCMC) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, intends to award up one commercial, firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-78, Effective 25 November 2014. The small business size standard is $15.0M. DSCA GCMC intends to issue two to three Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for passenger transportation services in support of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (GCMC). Services will be performed in the local area. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR SAMPLE PROJECTS. See Attachment 2, Pricing Matrix SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. See the Performance Work Statement at Attachment 1. INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE. All inspection/acceptance activities will be performed by the Government at the Government site. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS 2.0 EVALUATIONS FACTORS The Government intends to establish one to three BPAs with the responsible quoter/s offering the best value for the transportation services, price and other factors considered. The Blanket Purchase Agreements will be awarded based upon an integrated assessment of Experience, Past Performance, and Price to determine the quoter whose quote contains a combination offering the best value to the Government. The integrated assessment may result in an award to other than the quoter with the lowest evaluated price to the Government, if the non-cost benefits offered by another quoter warrants paying a higher price. Trade-offs will be made between the price and non-cost factors in order to determine the quoter whose quote is the best value to the Government. All non-cost factors, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. In the event that a higher priced quote shall merit the additional cost, the rationale for trade-offs will be documented in the file in accordance with FAR 13.501(b)(3). The Government intends to evaluate submissions and award the BPA without discussions with quoters (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of submissions that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of submissions in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated submissions. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received. The Government's evaluation will be based on quoters' abilities to provide trained and certified personnel as well as vehicles to perform the services. Certification will include the applicable licensing and registration of personnel and vehicles in the host country Germany. The evaluation factors are as follows: Factor 1 Experience Factor 2 Past Performance Factor 3 Price Factor 1. Experience Submission Requirements: The quoter shall demonstrate that experience has been accumulated in this field of services for a minimum of 5 years. Factor 2. Past Performance. Submission Requirements: The quoter shall demonstrate that all personnel have positive driving records and experience in all categories of passenger transportation quoted. Preference will be given to those quoters with prior service to Government agencies. The quoter may use the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 3 to the RFQ) for completion by references for projects cited under the experience factor. Quoters shall request their references to return the past performance questionnaire to the George C. Marshall Center Contracting Division as soon as possible so that the Government receives as many references as possible on or before the due date for the receipt of quotes. For each reference, the quoter shall use the past performance questionnaire included in the RFQ and provide: 1. Organization/company/contracting partner's name; 2. Point of contact's name and contact information, including current phone numbers and valid email addresses; and 3. Description of project that precisely explains the general scope of the contract, the specific requirements performed by the quoter, and the period of performance. Factor 3. Price. Submission Requirements: The quoter shall provide pricing for all items shown on Attachment 2, Pricing Matrix. Representations and Certifications: The quoter shall complete FAR clause FAR clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications--Commercial Items (DEC 2012) Alternate I (APR 2011), DFARS clause 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law-DoD Appropriations, DFARS clause 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (JUN 2005), and DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief (JUN 1997). Price quotes and documentation shall be submitted via email to: Glenn Caruso, email: carusog@marshallcenter.org or James Miller, email: james.f.miller1@marshallcenter.org Quoters shall please provide a Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code or NATO Cage Code (NCAGE) Number on your quote. If you do not have DUNS and NCAGE, first register for DUNS at https://iupdate.dnb.com/iUpdate/viewiUpdateHome.htm. Next, register for NCAGE or CAGE at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp (the instructions for US based organizations will take you to https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM). For Block 5. PRIORITY/PRIORIT, please mark "Emergency". Be advised that the DUNS and NCAGE or CAGE is a requirement for award. 3.0 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY 3.1. The Government intends to extend one to three offers resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter/s whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. 3.2. Factor Order of Importance. English Language Skills, must be rated not less than Acceptable to be considered further. Experience and Past Performance are of equal importance. Experience and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. 3.2.1. Factor 1. Experience (Acceptable/Unacceptable) Evaluation Methodology: If the Government receives evidence that all proposed personnel's certifications and experience are sufficient to fulfill the driving requirements of the Blanket Purchase Agreement, the proposed personnel shall receive an Acceptable rating under this factor. Evidence shall consist of proof that each of the proposed personnel is fully certified to provide these services in the host country Germany. All proposed personnel must have host country work and residence permits. Only those quotes that meet these requirements will be evaluated further 3.2.2. Factor 2. Past Performance Evaluation Methodology: The Government will evaluate the level and relevancy of each of proposed personnel's driving records as well as the quoter's past performance as shown on the Past Performance Questionairre. 3.2.3. Factor 3. Price. Evaluation Methodology: The Government will evaluate prices for all categories quoted for with comparison to existing BPA contract holders and relevant pricing history. BPA calls are awarded competitively among all current BPA holders on a competitive basis, there are no guaranteed minimum amounts. , as applicable. 4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The COR will be the Transportation Specialist, unless otherwise designated with the issuance of each Call against the BPA. 5. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. The amount of services that will be ordered during the period covered by this BPA will depend upon the needs of the Government. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that a Call number is obtained prior to providing any services for which there will be a charge. The estimated start date of the BPA is 19 October 2016 or the date that it is signed by the Contracting Officer of the issuing office, whichever is later, and will remain in effect for four years or until cancelled by either the Government or Vendor. 6. PRICING. The prices to the Government shall be as low as or lower than those charged to the contractor's most favored customer for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions. All prices shall be less any established rebate and less all taxes and duties (VAT). All prices must be determined to be fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer and shall exclude the German Mehrwertsteuer (or other applicable taxes) or the BPA will be cancelled. 7. PURCHASE LIMITATION. No individual Call (order) under this BPA shall exceed the simplified acquisition threshold as defined by FAR 13.303-5 or the Master BPA Dollar Limit as permitted under FAR 13.5 for commercial services or the equivalent in foreign currency when placed by the Contracting Officer. The equivalent in foreign currency will be determined using the daily exchange rate in effect at the time the Call is issued. For the purpose of defining the Call limitation, the cumulative total of all services performed under one Call number shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold as defined by FAR 13.303-5 or FAR 13.5 for commercial services or the equivalent in foreign currency as determined above. Oral Calls may be placed but shall be issued in writing within 2 days of issuance the oral Call. 8. NOTICE OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE UNDER THIS BPA. Defense Security Cooperation Agency Contracting Officers in accordance with applicable warrant limitations. 9. FORM OF PAYMENT. Payment for each Call under this BPA will be made by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) specified in each Call. 10. DELIVERY TICKETS. All deliveries or services provided under this BPA shall be described on a delivery ticket, a copy of which shall be given to the receiving activity upon delivery or completion of the Call's requirement. The delivery ticket shall contain the following information: a. Name of the firm b. Blanket Purchase Agreement Number c. Call/purchase number d. Name of authorized representative placing the Call e. Date of purchase f. Date materials or services were delivered g. Itemized list of materials or services provided, including quantity, unit price and extension of each less applicable discounts. 11. INVOICES. A 2-in-1 WAWF Receiving report shall be submitted in accordance with the Call CLIN structure, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating the monetary value of each, and supported by receipted copies of the delivery tickets. The invoice shall be submitted to the address identified in each Call. 12. DISCONTINUATION. This BPA may be discontinued upon a 30 day written notice by either party. 13. ANNUAL REVIEW. This BPA will be reviewed annually by the Government and revised as necessary to comply with the requirements of governing regulations. BPA Master Dollar Limit: $140,000.00 BPA Call (Order) Limit: Shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold as defined by FAR 13.303-5 or the BPA Master Dollar limit as permitted under FAR 13.5 for commercial services or the equivalent in foreign currency. Period of Performance: From date signed by the Contracting Officer through five years. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1985 52.203-6 Alt 1 Restriction on Subcontract Sales to the Government SEP 2006 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions SEP 2007 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2012 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards AUG 2012 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment JUL 2013 52.212-1 52.216-1 52.223-18 52.225-13 Instructions to Offerors Type of Contract Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUL 2013 APR 1984 AUG 2011 JUN 2008 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version And Translation Of Contract FEB 2000 52.225-25 52.232-1 52.232-8 52.232-11 52.232-17 52.232-25 52.232-39 52.233-3 52.232-37 52.233-4 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certification Payments Discounts for Prompt Payment Extras Interest Prompt Payment Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Protest After Award Multiple Payment Arrangements Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim DEC 2012 APR 1984 FEB 2002 APR 1984 OCT 2010 JUL 2013 JUN 2013 AUG 1996 MAY 1999 OCT 2004 52.252-6 252.203-7000 252.203-7001 252.203-7002 252.203-7003 252.204-7001 252.204-7003 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Prohibitions on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Agency Office of the Inspector General Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1984 SEP 2011 DEC 2008 JAN 2009 DEC 2012 AUG 1999 APR 1992 252.205-7000 252.209-7001 252.209-7004 252.222-7002 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) DEC 1991 JAN 2009 DEC 2006 JUN 1997 252.225-7000 252.225-7001 252.225-7001 252.225-7002 252.225-7042 Buy American Statute - Balance of Payments Program Certificate Buy American and Balance of Payments Program Certificate Buy American and Balance of Payments Program Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors Authorization to Perform JUN 2012 DEC 2012 DEC 2012 DEC 2012 APR 2003 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties JUN 1997 252.232-7010 252.233-7001 Levies on Contract Payments Choice of Law (Overseas) DEC 2006 JUN 1997 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.203-5 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1985) (a) The offeror certifies that- (1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to- (i) Those prices; (ii) The intention to submit an offer; or (iii) The methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. (2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and (3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition. (b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory- (1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; or (2)(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the following principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision ____________________ [insert full name of person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and the title of his or her position in the offeror's organization]; (ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in subdivision (b)(2)(i) of this provision have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; and (iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision. (c) If the offeror deletes or modifies paragraph (a)(2) of this provision, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure. (End of provision) 52.209-7 - INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FEB 2012) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables. "Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means- (1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and (2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules). "Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). (b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000. (c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information: (1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions: (i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. (ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more. (iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in- (A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or (B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000. (iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision. (2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence. (d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7). (End of provision) 52.209-9 - UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FEB 2012) (a) The Contractor shall update the information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) on a semi-annual basis, throughout the life of the contract, by posting the required information in the Central Contractor Registration database via https://www.acquisition.gov . (b) As required by section 3010 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-212), all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available. FAPIIS consist of two segments- (1) The non-public segment, into which Government officials and the Contractor post information, which can only be viewed by- (i) Government personnel and authorized users performing business on behalf of the Government; or (ii) The Contractor, when viewing data on itself; and (2) The publicly-available segment, to which all data in the non-public segment of FAPIIS is automatically transferred after a waiting period of 14 calendar days, except for-- (i) Past performance reviews required by subpart 42.15; (ii) Information that was entered prior to April 15, 2011; or (iii) Information that is withdrawn during the 14-calendar-day waiting period by the Government official who posted it in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause. (c) The Contractor will receive notification when the Government posts new information to the Contractor's record. (1) If the Contractor asserts in writing within 7 calendar days, to the Government official who posted the information, that some of the information posted to the non-public segment of FAPIIS is covered by a disclosure exemption under the Freedom of Information Act, the Government official who posted the information must within 7 calendar days remove the posting from FAPIIS and resolve the issue in accordance with agency Freedom of Information procedures, prior to reposting the releasable information. The contractor must cite 52.209-9 and request removal within 7 calendar days of the posting to FAPIIS. (2) The Contractor will also have an opportunity to post comments regarding information that has been posted by the Government. The comments will be retained as long as the associated information is retained, i.e., for a total period of 6 years. Contractor comments will remain a part of the record unless the Contractor revises them. (3) As required by section 3010 of Pub. L. 111-212, all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available. (d) Public requests for system information posted prior to April 15, 2011, will be handled under Freedom of Information Act procedures, including, where appropriate, procedures promulgated under E.O. 12600. (End of clause) 52.212-4 -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014) (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 supplies or re-performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or re-performance 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 post-acceptance rights -- (1) 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) Assignment. 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 Government-wide 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 the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). 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 shall 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. (e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. (f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance 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. (1) 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, contract 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) 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 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 information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract. (B) If EFT 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, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration), 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 (OMB) 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 inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings. (i) Payment. (1) Items 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 Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by 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 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 contract 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 established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in Section 611 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-563), 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 six-month period at 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 installment payme...