Climate Change Impact

This amendment is changing sections C.1 (Objective) and section C.3.1 (Program Impact Model Concept & Direction Report). Changes have been incorporated below. For questions please feel free to e-mail me at the address below. For an electronic copy of this solicitation please e-mail your request to steven.prado@kcc.usda.gov. Section A: General Information 1 A.1 Requiring Agency 1 A.2 Contract Objectives 1 A.3 News Releases 1 A.4 Scope of Authority 1 A.5 Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality 1 A.6 Paperwork Reduction Act 2 A.7 Acronyms and Definitions 2 Section B: Price/Costs 3 Section C: Background and Work Statement 3 C.1 Objective 3 C.2 Scope .4 C.3 Specific Tasks and Work Requirements 4 C.4 Delivery Schedule 5 C.5 Monthly Progress Reporting 6 C.6 Government Furnished Documentation 6 C.6.1 Government Data 7 C.6.2 Government Furnished Resources 7 C.6.3 Government Furnished Facilities 7 C.7 Contractor Furnished Items 7 Section E: Inspection and Acceptance 7 E.1 Inspection of Services 7 E.2 General 7 E.3 Inspection and Acceptance by the Government 7 E.4 Inspection of Deliverables by the Government 8 E.5 Report Style 8 Section F: Deliveries or Performance 8 F.1 Places of Performance 8 F.2 Ship To and Points of Contact 8 F.3 Period of Performance 9 Section G: Contract Administration Data 9 G.1 Contract Administration 9 G.2 Contract Management 10 G.3 Billing and Payment 10 Section I: Contract Clauses 11 Section K: Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or respondents 12 Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors 15 L.1 Instructions to Offerors 15 L.2 Provisions 15 L.3 Solicitation Release 16 L.4 Alternate Proposals 16 L.5 Submission of Offers 16 L.6 Notice of Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements 16 L.7 Proposal Format 17 L.8 Instructions for Preparation of Technical and Price Proposals 18 L.9 Technical Proposal 18 L.10 General Guidelines for Cost Proposal 20 Price Proposal 20 L. 11 Other Proposal Information 21 Section M: Proposal Evaluation Criteria 21 M.1 General 21 M.2 Basis for Award 21 M.3 Technical Evaluation Factors for Award 21 M.4 Proposal Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance) 22 M.4.1 Technical Approach 22 M.4.2 Project Management Plan (WBS, delivery schedule & Quality Control Plan): 22 M.4.3 Past Performance: 22 M.5 Price Evaluation 23 M.6 Evaluation Method 23 Section A: General Information A.1 Requiring Agency United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Risk Management Agency (RMA), Office of Product Management. A.2 Contract Objectives The goal of this statement of work (SOW) is to obtain proposals for an analysis of the potential long-term implications of climate change for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) and the development of a program impact model that incorporates the impacts of the implications identified to the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA). To provide guidance to potential offerers, a copy of the Government Accountability Office report - Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades Are Potentially Significant can be found at (http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07285.pdf). A.3 News Releases The Contractor shall not make any news release pertaining to this procurement without prior Government approval and then only in coordination with the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). A.4 Scope of Authority The offeror is advised that the Contracting Officer is the only person who can legally obligate the Government for the expenditure of public funds in connection with this procurement, and that only the Contracting Officer or the COTR is authorized to accept or reject deliverables described in the statement of work. A.5 Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Section 502(c) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. - 1502(c)) states that no person may disclose to the public information provided by a producer under the Act unless the information has been transformed into a statistical or aggregate form in which the individual submitter is unidentifiable or the producer consents to such disclosure. The Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all data provided by RMA, all analyses and the results of such analyses conducted under this SOW, all programs, models, formulas, etc., all graphs, charts, and any other document or information used, created or generated through the performance of any task under the SOW. No person may view or have access to any data provided by RMA, any analyses and the results of such analyses conducted under this SOW, any programs, models, formulas, etc., any graphs, charts, and any other document or information used, created or generated through the performance of any task under the SOW unless such access is necessary to perform a task under this SOW. The Contractor shall keep all information contained in source documents or other media furnished by the Government in the strictest confidence. The Contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part in any manner or form, or to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor's possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work provided herein, i.e., on a "need to know" basis, unless prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, in the event that the Contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder. At the completion of this contract, the Contractor shall be required to destroy or return all data or information made available by the Government that are not intended for public disclosure. A.6 Paperwork Reduction Act For any information collection activities subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that may be performed under this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the PRA. A.7 Acronyms and Definitions Appendix III (Manual 13) - Data Acceptance System Handbook ARPA - The Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 Board - FCIC Board of Directors CAT - Catastrophic Risk Protection - The minimum level of coverage offered by RMA. Catastrophic Risk Protection is referred to as "CAT" or "CAT coverage". See Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement (01-CAT) for additional information. CCSP - Climate Change Science Program CO - Contracting Officer COTR - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative FCIC - The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, a wholly owned corporation within USDA. IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change QASP - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan RMA - The Risk Management Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA) - A cooperative financial assistance agreement between FCIC and approved insurance providers that establishes the terms and conditions for subsidy and reinsurance on eligible Federal crop insurance contracts by authority of the Act and promulgated regulations codified in 7 C.F.R. chapter IV. Section B: Price/Costs Please list price/cost according to Section L.9 Section C: Background and Work Statement Concerned about the implications of climate change for weather-related losses incurred by federal agencies, Congress directed the GAO to conduct a study to describe what is known about how climate change might affect insured and uninsured losses incurred by federal agencies. The result of that GAO study directed the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to obtain an analysis of the potential long-term implications of climate change. Description of Work C.1 Objective The objective of this contract is to obtain an analysis of the potential long-term implications of climate change for the crop insurance program -in regard to FCIC and to approved insurance providers (AIP's) and the development of a program impact model that incorporates the impacts of the implications identified to the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA). This analysis shall use the assessments from the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to establish sound estimates of expected future conditions. Key components of this analysis shall include: (1) the scenarios under anticipated climatic conditions of Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 "The effects of global change on agriculture, biodiversity, land, and water resources" (See C.6) and Risk Management Agency's expected exposure levels based on the current FCIC book of business along with a baseline (no impact due to climate change) scenario that leads to an estimate of potential future losses for these scenarios; (2) the potential budgetary implications and consequences of these scenarios' potential future loss estimates for FCIC and AIP's expressed in the program impact model; and (3) potential mitigation options that the FCIC might use to reduce exposure to loss. The development of a program impact model is required to express potential climate changes as changes in mean or variance of crop yields or shifts in production areas. The program impact model shall have the capability to analyze the budgetary impacts climate change (or baseline) scenarios have on FCIC and on AIP's under current terms, or potential alternative terms, of the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA). There shall be training provided to key RMA personnel on the use of the program impact model. C.2 Scope The work will require skills and experience in climatology, agricultural meteorology, crop insurance underwriting, agricultural risk management, data analysis, actuarial science, statistical modeling, project planning, scheduling, quality control, categorizing, analyzing, research, critical thinking, innovative problem solving techniques, oral presentations, report writing, and the use of Microsoft product applications. Travel will also be required. Many studies have indicated that global temperatures are increasing and are projected to continue increasing. Warming is expected to change rainfall patterns. Increased drought is possible in many regions of the U.S. while rainfall could increase in other areas. The frequency and severity of extreme events are also expected to increase. These factors could have a major impact on U.S. agriculture and consequently, FCIC and AIP's. C.3 Specific Tasks and Work Requirements The contractor shall deliver to the government a program impact model and a report that analyze the potential long term implication of climate change for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation C.3.1 Program Impact Model Concept & Direction Report The Program Impact Model Concept and Direction Report is to outline the process that the contractor will follow in developing the program impact model that will incorporate the impact of the implications to be identified into the Standard Reinsurance Agreement. After submission of the Program Impact Model Concept and Direction Report the contractor will participate with RMA in a teleconference that outlines and discusses what the anticipated inputs and results of the model will be. C.3.2 Report and Program Impact Model: Climate Change Impacts on Crop Insurance The report shall include expected changes in the frequency and severity of weather by region and the corresponding impacts on the expected distribution of crop yields and shifts in production areas. The report shall also include the results of a program impact model of the financial impacts of the expected yield distributions (and corresponding price changes) on both FCIC and AIP's. In evaluating the financial impacts on FCIC and AIP's, the program impact model shall consider current, or potential, risk-sharing terms of the SRA. The report and program impact model shall also consider whether catastrophic modeling is needed to maintain actuarially sound programs and also consider loss mitigation options such as limiting coverage. The program impact model shall include a stress testing component. The report and the program impact model shall analyze at the state/crop/plan of insurance level of aggregation for the major crops in the FCIC book of business. C.3.3 Summary Report of Climate Change Program Impact Model Stress Tests The report shall provide a summary of the various scenarios that the contract has arrived at with regards to the Climate Change Program Impact Model and the impact from the various stress tests that the contractor has accomplished. C.3.4 Final Report After approval of the work outlined in C.3.1, C.3.2, C.3.3 - Draft Climate Change Report, the Program Impact Model Development, the Summary Report of Climate Change, Stress Tests and oral presentation, the contractor shall deliver to the Government a Final Report that summarizes and takes into account any concerns or changes that may be requested by RMA. C.3.5 Training on the Program Impact Model Model documentation and training on the program impact model shall be provided to key RMA personnel. C.4 Delivery Schedule The offeror shall determine and submit a Delivery Schedule to RMA that takes into consideration the 30 day Government review period so that the schedule accommodates the review period while minimizing disruption to the remaining delivery due dates. Early submission of a deliverable and/or early RMA acceptance of a deliverable is permitted without affecting the due dates for the subsequent deliverables. Suggested Delivery Schedule Format to be included in the Offeror's Proposal Deliverable Timeframe Program Impact Model Concept & Award plus - X calendar days Direction Report Draft Climate Change Report - X calendar days from Program Impact & Program Impact Model Development Model Setup & Direction Report Summary Report of Climate Change - X calendar days from Draft Report On Program Impact Model & Program Climate Change Report & Program Impact Impact Model Results and Stress Tests Model Development Oral Presentation - X calendar days from Summary Report of Climate Change on Impact Model & Program Impact Model Results and Stress Tests Final Report - X calendar days from completion of the oral presentation Training - X calendar days from Final Report The contractor's proposed schedule must take into account that RMA needs this contract completed by June 30, 2009, which would include the training deliverable. C.5 Monthly Progress Reporting The Contractor shall deliver progress reports by the 15th of each month that address progress on the contract work requirements, as they occur. The reports shall also include trip descriptions and significant meetings held or attended in performance of this contract. The progress reports shall be sufficiently detailed to allow the COTR to determine that the work efforts and level of progress are satisfactory. For example, the reports shall display hours expended by key personnel by phase and task. This is for quality assurance purposes, not necessarily for invoice payment or cost tracking purposes. C.6 Government Furnished Documentation The Contractor may access RMA's public website at www.usda.rma.gov for information pertaining to existing crop policies, underwriting and loss adjustment procedures, data reporting requirements, and other publicly accessible information. Any information not available through the website but is considered necessary may be requested through the COTR. Following is a list of website addresses that the Contractor may use for this contract. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. - RMA's Public Website: http://www.rma.usda.gov/ - Reinsurance Agreements: http://www.rma.usda.gov/pubs/ra/ - Basic Provisions and Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement: http://www.rma.usda.gov/policies/2007policy.html - The Federal Crop Insurance Act: http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/ - The Actuarial Document Browser: http://www.rma.usda.gov/tools/adb.html - Data Acceptance System Appendix III and Summary of Business: http://www.rma.usda.gov/data/ - Bulletins and Handbooks: http://www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/ - GAO Report Climate Change - Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades Are Potentially Significant. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07285.pdf - Final Report - The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and Biodiversity http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-3/final-report/default.htm C.6.1 Government Data The contractor shall provide RMA detailed requests of RMA datasets and RMA will furnish them within 30 business days. If the requested data sets require contractor revision, RMA will cooperate with the contractor to avoid excessive or unnecessary delays of any contract deliverable. C.6.2 Government Furnished Resources RMA personnel knowledgeable about specific subjects or topics will be made available for consultation by telephone or electronic mail. The contractor shall submit all resource requests to the COTR. C.6.3 Government Furnished Facilities RMA will furnish appropriate facilities when the Contractor provides oral presentations to RMA personnel. C.7 Contractor Furnished Items The Contractor shall provide all materials required to perform the contract, beyond Government furnished information or resources described in section 5. Section E: Inspection and Acceptance E.1 Inspection of Services The following clause is incorporated by reference. 52.246-4 -- Inspection of Services -- Fixed-Price. (August 1996) E.2 General Determination of the acceptability of each completed deliverable will be made by the Government in accordance with the inspection and acceptance requirements and standards of performance stated herein and in Section F. E.3 Inspection and Acceptance by the Government The Government will review and verify that all services associated with this contract have met requirements and standards stated in the contract. Final acceptance of all services performed as specified under this contract will be made in writing, by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), as defined by contract. E.4 Inspection of Deliverables by the Government The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) will inspect each deliverable within 30 days of receipt by the Government. At the Government's discretion, comments specifying improvements needed or minor deficiencies noted may be provided to the Contractor, along with an acceptance of the deliverable, in which case the Contractor may be required to document the corrections or improvements that were taken in the subsequent deliverable. However, major deficiencies in a deliverable may result in its rejection, to include the failure of a resubmission to address the improvements or deficiencies submitted by the COTR regarding the prior version of the deliverable. In the case of a rejection, specifics will be provided to the Contractor as to the reasons for the rejection, as well as a deadline for re-performance (correcting deficiencies and resubmitting the deliverable). There shall be no constructive or inferred acceptance of any deliverable if the Government fails to meet the review deadline; however, in such cases an equitable adjustment to the delivery schedule may be granted. A deliverable that does not fully satisfy a requirement could also be subject to acceptance with a penalty, e.g., an equitable price reduction for the deliverable or other consideration deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer. The Government also reserves the right to monitor the Contractor's performance in accordance with its proper authority and contractual rights. Authorized Government personnel may visit the appropriate work area of the Contractor and may either observe the Contractor performing the tasks or review documentation, as appropriate. Monitoring may also include analysis of the key personnel hours expended as reported in the monthly reports submitted. If key personnel hours show significant deviation below projected hours as detailed in the Offeror's proposal, it could trigger an on-site inspection or other compliance actions. The COTR may also conduct evaluations to check compliance with the Contractor's approved quality control plan. E.5 Report Style Research reports submitted as deliverables under this contract shall be written and composed in a style suitable for publishing by the Government (i.e., conforms to U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual standards--see http://www.gpoaccess.gov/stylemanual/browse.html). Section F: Deliveries or Performance F.1 Places of Performance Continental United States; RMA Office, Kansas City, Missouri; and the Contractor's Offices. F.2 Ship To and Points of Contact Point of Contact - Contracting Officer (CO). The CO is the point of contact for clarifying contract issues or negotiations, and can be reached at the following addresses and phone number Contracting Officer Pamela Wellons mailto:pamela.wellons@kcc.usda.gov Telephone (816) 926-6084 Points of Contact - Contracting Officer's Representative (COTR) - The COTR is the point of contact for administrative issues and for formal problem notification, and can be reached at the following address and phone number. Contracting Officer Technical Representative Terry Katzer mailto: Terrence.katzer@rma.usda.gov Telephone (816) 926-6237 F.3 Period of Performance From the date of contract award through July 30, 2009. The contractor shall propose the period of performance, allowing a minimum of 30-business day's review for each deliverable proposed. Section G: Contract Administration Data G.1 Contract Administration This contract will be administered by the Contracting Officer and the assigned Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR). All communications pertaining to contractual or administrative matters under the contract shall be addressed to the assigned Contracting Officer. The Contractor will be notified, in writing, of the assigned COTR at the time of contract award. The Contracting Officer address is: Regular Mailing Address Hand carried and Overnight Mailing Address Pamela S. Wellons, Contracting Officer U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acquisition Mgmt. Branch (AMB) P.O. Box 419205 Mailstop 8388 Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 9240 Troost Kansas City, MO 64131 Telephone: 816-926-6084 FAX: 816-627-0717 G.2 Contract Management G.2.1 Role of the Contracting Officer The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to issue, modify, or terminate this contract. G.2.2 Role of the Contracting Officer Technical Representative(s) (COTR) The Contracting Officer will appoint a COR(s) in writing for the contract. The COR(s) will receive all status reports for the Government, and will represent the Contracting Officer in the technical phases of the contract. The COR(s) will not provide supervisory or instructional assistance to the contractor. The COR(s) is not authorized to change any terms and conditions of the Contract. Changes in the scope of work will be made only by the Contracting Officer by properly executed modifications to the contract. Additional responsibilities of the COR include: - Monitoring the Contractor's performance to ensure compliance with technical requirements of the contract. - Review and approval of weekly mailing progress reports. - Verifying and certifying that the forms meet IRS and contract requirements. - Immediately notifying the CO if performance is not meeting contract requirements. - Ensuring that changes in work under this contract are not initiated before written authorization or a modification is issued by CO or Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). - Providing the CO a written request and justification for all changes. - Visiting the Contractor's facility to check privacy & security, performance capabilities and sample testing. - Preparing a performance report detailing compliance with contract requirements, timely completion and any problems associated with the contract. G.3 Billing and Payment G.3.1 Submission of Invoices The contractor shall submit the original and one copy of the invoice to a designated office identified below: Invoice Contact Representative Maureen Ferentz mailto: Maureen.ferentz@rma.usda.gov Telephone (816) 926-3477 Section I: Contract Clauses Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm The following clauses and provisions are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.202-1 -- Definitions. (July 2004) 52.203-3 - Gratuities. (April 1984) 52.203-5 -- Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (April 1984) 52.203-6 -- Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Sep. 2006) 52.203-7 -- Anti-Kickback Procedures. (July 1995) 52.203-8 -- Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (January 1997) 52.203-12 -- Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (Sept 2007) 52.204-2 -- Security Requirements. (August 1996) 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration. (April 2008) 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Sept 2006) 52.215-2 -- Audit and Records - Negotiation. (Dec 1989) 52.215-8 -- Order of Precedence -- Uniform Contract Format. (October 1997) 52.222-21 -- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (February 1999) 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity. (March 2007) 52.222-35 -- Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. (Sept 2006) 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities. (June 1998) 52.222-41 -- Service Contract Act of 1965. (November 2007) 52.222-44 -- Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment. (Feb 2002) 52.223-6 -- Drug-Free Workplace. (May 2001) 52.223-14 -- Toxic Chemical Release Reporting. (August 2003) 52.224-1 -- Privacy Act Notification. (April 1984) 52.224-2 -- Privacy Act. (April 1984) 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (June 2008) 52.227-14 -- Rights in Data - General. (December 2007) 52.229-3 -- Federal, State, and Local Taxes. (April 2003) 52.232-1 -- Payments. (April 1984) 52.232-9 -- Limitation on Withholding of Payments. (April 1984) 52.232-23 -- Assignment of Claims. (January 1986) 52.232-25 -- Prompt Payment. (October 2003) 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. (October 2003) 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award. (August 1996) 52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (October 2004) 52.239-1 -- Privacy or Security Safeguards. (August 1996) 52.242-13 -- Bankruptcy. (July 1995) 52.243-1 -- Changes -- Fixed-Price. Alternate I (April 1984) 52.244-6 -- Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (March 2007 52.246-25 -- Limitation of Liability - Services. (February 1997) 52.249-2 -- Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (May 2004) 52.249-8 -- Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service). (April 1984) Section K: Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or respondents 52.209-5 -- Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (May 2008) (a) (1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that -- (i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals -- (A) Are * are not * presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency; (B) Have * have not *, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property; and (C) Are * are not * presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision; and (D) Have [ ], have not [ ], within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied. (1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply: (i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted. (ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded. (2) Examples. (i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. - 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. - 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. - 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment. (iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code). (ii) The Offeror has [ ] has not [ ], within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency. (2) - Principals, for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions). This Certification Concerns a Matter Within the Jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States and the Making of a False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Certification May Render the Maker Subject to Prosecution Under Section 1001, Title 18, United States Code. (b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to ...