HRS Expert Consulting Services (Legal)

Expert Consulting Services - QS LCHRS09Q0053 (Legal) STANDARD LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS B.1 SERVICES AND PRICING This is a Firm-Fixed Labor type contract that will result from this solicitation pursuant to FAR 16.2. The FAR clauses covering this contract are in Section I. B.1.1 The Contractor shall provide all supplies and/or perform the services described in Section C., Statement of Work), at the Library of Congress, in accordance with the requirements of this Solicitation/Contract. B.2 Pricing. B.2.1 Offerors must quote prices for all supplies and/or services required during the base period, as well as for each option period, in order to be considered for award. Partial pricing by an Offeror shall render the proposal non-responsive to the Library's requirements and the proposal shall not be considered for award. B.2.2 Unit prices quoted shall be inclusive of all the Offeror's direct prices (e.g., labor, maintenance, handling and transportation prices ), other direct prices (ODC's), indirect prices, and profit. Offerors must include all prices associated with providing the services described in and required by the Solicitation/Contract. B.2.3 Offerors are cautioned that its price proposal may be rejected as non-responsive to the Solicitation/Contract requirements if it is materially unbalanced as to prices for the initial contract period or any option period. A price proposal is considered to be materially unbalanced when it is based on prices that are significantly less than price for some items/work and prices that are significantly overstated for other items/work.. B.2.4 The Library shall not be responsible for compensating Offerors for any prices tied to Solicitation/Contract requirements but not factored into the proposed prices, either by the Offeror's intention or by mistake. B.3 Prices/Prices The Offerors shall complete the Pricing Schedule/Pricing Table below or submit under separate cover pricing information for each line item for the base and option periods listed. Offerors warrant that the prices in this proposal do not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased prices for which economic adjustment is provided herewith. CLIN 0001 Expert Consulting Rate $ x (#man-hours) = $ End of Clause Scope of Work C.1. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR EXPERT CONSULTATIVE SERVICES FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES C.1.1. BACKGROUND The Library of Congress, Office of Human Resources Services (HRS) goal is to serve the Library of Congress by introducing innovative management strategies and techniques and by working with the Library's service and support units in planning for, securing, and managing the human resources that enable the Library to fulfill its mission. HRS provides a forum for developing and implementing various human capital strategies through its Human Capital Flexibilities Working Group (HCFWG). C.2. SCOPE Expert consulting services in support of HRS and Library-wide initiatives. C.3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - Provide expert legal advice and counsel to the HCFWG - Provide review of and modification recommendations as necessary to HRS Directives, HRS Standard Operating Procedures, HRS specific Library Regulations, and the HRS Merit Selection Plans - Provide briefings to Library leadership and labor organizations related to human capital flexibilities, recruitment efforts and work life services - Provide expert legal advice to HRS leadership and provide liaison services with the Office of General Counsel - Provide expert legal guidance on position classification and staffing initiatives - Demonstrate expert knowledge of Title 5 and excepted service employment in the federal sector - Demonstrate expert working knowledge and experience of the Library's Merit Selection Plans C.4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Successful bidder will provide monthly activity reports to the Director, HRS or more frequently as requested. C.5. DELIVERABLES Successful bidder will provide on-site services at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC up to 5 business days each month and will be available by telephone or electronic mail as needed. C.6. TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE Successful bidder will provide complete curriculum vitae for review by the Director, HRS. Successful bidder will be subjected to personnel security requirements and applicable background investigations as determined by the Office of Personnel Security Successful bidder will complete mandatory training (e.g., IT Security) as applicable for Library staff END OF CLAUSE SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING D.1 Payment of Postage Fees. All postage and fees related to submission of information, including forms, and reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or other persons designated to receive, shall be paid by the Contractor. D.2 Markings. All information submitted to the CO or the COTR or other Library personnel designated to receive deliverables shall clearly indicate the following information: a. Agency/Requiring LOC Service Unit and MAIL STOP/Room Number b. Description of information/data being submitted c. Contract Number d. Contractor Name and Address END OF CLAUSE SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE E.1 Contractor Responsibility The Contractor is responsible for the day-to-day inspection and monitoring of the Contractor work performed to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The results of all contractor quality control inspections conducted shall be documented on inspection reports and provided to the COTR, as requested. All work performed under this contract shall be of the highest quality and in keeping with the best practices of the industry. Services rendered under this contract shall be of sufficient quality to ensure timely delivery of supplies/provision of services, and optimum satisfaction of Human Resource Services and adequate protection of Government's assets. E.2 Inspection and Acceptance Commercial items or services under this contract shall be inspected and accepted in accordance with LOC 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, As Modified by the Library of Congress (FEB 2008) E.3 LOC 52.246-4, Inspection of Services -- Fixed-Price. (Aug 1996) As Modified By the Library of Congress (a) Definitions. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services. (b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Library covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the LOC during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires. (c) The LOC has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The LOC shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. (d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties. (e) If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may (1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements, and (2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. (f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any price incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service, or (2) Terminate the contract for default. (g) 20 days prior to the starting date of the contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a list giving the name of the manufacturer, the brand name and intended use of each of the materials that he proposes to use in the performance of the work. The Contractor shall not use any materials which the Library determines would be unsuitable for the purpose or harmful to the surfaces to which applied, or to any other part of the building, its content, or equipment. (h) The Library has the right either to reject or to require correction of nonconforming materials. Materials are nonconforming when they are defective in material or workmanship or are otherwise not in conformity with contract requirements. The Library may reject nonconforming materials with or without disposition instructions. (j) The Contractor shall remove materials rejected or required to be corrected. However, the Contracting Officer may require or permit correction in place, promptly after notice, by and at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance corrected or rejected materials without disclosing the former rejection or requirement for correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. E.4 Performance Evaluation Meetings The Contractor's Point of Contact (POC) (refer to section or paragraph in SOW or PWS) may be required to meet at least weekly with the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) during the first month of this contract. Meetings will be as often as necessary thereafter as determined by the Contracting Officer or COTR. However, at the Contractor's request, a meeting may be held whenever a contract discrepancy report is issued. END OF CLAUSE SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE F.1 52.252-01 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 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 address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ F.2 Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract will be from 09/27/2009 thru 09/26/2010. F.3 Place of Performance All work associated with this contract shall be performed at the following addresses: Library of Congress. 101 Independence Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20540 F.4 Required Delivery Schedule The Library requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule: Item No. Description Quantity Within Days After Date of Contract Award 0001 Expert 1 LOT 09/27/2009 thru 09/26/2010. HR Consulting Services F.5 All deliverables or reports required under this contract shall be marked with the LC Contract number and the task/delivery/purchase order number. Deliverables, reports and other documents may also be requested to be submitted electronically and shall be clearly identified as stated herein. For Equipment Deliveries Send to: Library of Congress Shipping and Receiving Landover Center Annex 1701 Brightseat Road Landover, MD 20785 Shipping Office Phone Number: +1 (555) 000-0000 Shipping Office Fax Number: +1 (555) 000-0000 END OF CLAUSE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA G.1 TECHNICAL DIRECTION A Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) may be designated to represent the Contracting Officer for the purpose of coordinating with the vendor in administering the technical aspects of performance. The COTR may issue written or oral instructions to fill in details in the scope of work set forth in this contract via the Contracting Officer. The COTR is not authorized, however, to make any changes which affect the contract amount, terms and conditions. The LC Contracting Officer is the only party authorized to make any changes which affect the terms and conditions of this contract or to bind the Library of Congress. (1) Direction to the Contractor to assist in accomplishing the requirements as indicated in the Statement of Work. (2) Comments on and approval of reports and/or other deliverables. G.2 COTR Information The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) will provide technical direction on contract performance. The COTR per this contract is: Dennis M Hanratty, Director, Worklife Services Center Director For Human Resources Office of the Librarian/Ofc of Dir of Human Resources/ +1 (555) 000-0000 phone contact@example.gov G.3 Contracting Officer Absenia Johnson Jr. Office of Contracts and Grants Management +1 (555) 000-0000 phone contact@example.gov END OF CLAUSE SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall comply with the previsions in this section, paragraph, applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items. H.1 Interpretation of Contract Requirements No interpretation of any provisions of this contract, including applicable specifications, shall be binding on the Library unless furnished or agreed to in writing by the CO. H.2 Contractor Commitments, Warranties, Representations. Any written commitment by the Contractor within the scope of this contract shall be binding upon the Contractor. Failure of the Contractor to fulfill any such commitment shall be cause for the Library to render the Contractor liable under the default provisions for damages due to the Library, under the terms of this contract. For the purpose of this contract, a written commitment by the Contractor is limited to the proposal submitted by the Contractor, and to specific written amendments to its proposal. Written commitment by the Contractor are further defined as including (1) any warranty or representation made by the Contractor in a proposal as to performance, (2) any warranty or representation made by the Contractor described in (1) above, made in any literature descriptions, drawings, or specifications accompanying or referred to in a proposal. H.3 Use of Library of Congress Name or Contractual Relationship in Advertising. The Contractor agrees not to refer to awards or contracts with the Library in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the products or services provided are endorsed or preferred by the Library or is superior to other products or services. The Contractor also agrees not to distribute or release any information which states or implies that the Library endorses, uses, or distributes the Contractor's products or services. H.4 News Releases No news releases pertaining to this contract will be made without agency approval, as appropriate, and then only upon written approval received from the Contracting Officer H.5 Delegation of Authority for Contract Administration The (insert name of authorized SU official or his authorized representative shall act for and on behalf of the CO with respect to Inspection and Acceptance as follows: (a) Evaluation of an overall basis of acceptability of workmanship and contractor compliance with technical requirements; and (b) The approval and acceptance of work performed under this contract. This delegation does not authorize the modification of any of the contract provisions, terms or conditions. All authority not herein delegated, is reserved to the CO. H.6 Conduct of Work The personnel employed by the Contractor shall be capable employees qualified in this type of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to Library property by the activities of his employees resulting from these operations. The Contracting Officer may require removal from work on this contract any employee(s) that may be deemed incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment is deemed contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interest of or the security of the Library H.7 Indemnification The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Library of Congress and its officers, agents, representatives, and employees from all claims, loss damage, actions, causes of action, expenses and/or liability resulting from or on account of any personal/injury or property damage received or sustained by any person, or property damage growing out of, occurring or attributable to any work performed or related to this contract, regardless of whether such claims, loss damage, actions, cause of actions expense and/or liability may be attributable to the fault, failure or negligence of the Contractor. H.8 Consequences of Contractor's Failure to Perform Required Firm-Fixed Labor Services. (a) The Contractor is responsible to totally fulfill the performance requirements of this contract. In addition to FAR Clause 52.246-4, Inspection of Services- Fixed Price (Aug 1996) (refer to Section E), the Government will deduct from the Contractor's invoice or otherwise withhold payment for any items of nonconforming service as specified below. (i) The Government may apply an inspection technique which covers all or part of the work to either assess the Contractor's performance or determine the amount of payment due or both. The defect rate, for the purpose of assessing the Contractor's performance, when the periodic or 100 percent surveillance methods are used will be the sum of all defects observed during the course of the work expressed as a percentage of the total lot population of work items on a monthly basis. When the random sampling method of surveillance is used, the total lot defect rate will be the defect rate derived from inspection of a lot sample, expressed as a percentage of the lot sample size, and applied to the total lot population of work items on a monthly basis. (ii) A contract requirement may be composed of several service subtasks. A contract requirement may be determined to be partially complete if the Contractor satisfactorily completes some, but not all, of the service subtasks requirements. Any incomplete service subtask requirement or service requirement that does not meet the output's associated standard is a defect. Defects may result in deductions being taken from the Contractor's invoice. (iii) The Government will give the Contractor written notice of defects or deficiencies or otherwise prior to deducting for non-performed or unsatisfactory work. (iv) In addition to all of the rights the Government may have, the Government will, for defects, make the deductions, as set forth below. (A) In the case of non-performed work, the Government: (1) Will deduct from the Contractor's invoice all amounts associated with such non-performed work at the prices established by the Contracting Officer unless the Contractor is permitted or required to perform pursuant to paragraph (2) below and satisfactorily completes the work (2) May, at its option. afford the Contractor an opportunity to perform the non-performed work within a reasonable period subject to the discretion of the COTR, but in no event longer than two (2) hours in the case of daily services or 24 hours in the case of all other services, of the notice to the Contractor of such non-performance, at no additional price to the Government;. (B) In the case of unsatisfactory work, the Government: (1) Will deduct from the Contractor's invoice all amounts associated with such unsatisfactory work at the prices established by the Contracting Officer. (2) May, at its option, afford the Contractor an opportunity to perform the unsatisfactory work within a reasonable period subject to the discretion of the COTR, but in no event longer than two (2) hours in the case of daily services, or 24 hours in the case of all other services, of the notice to the Contractor of such unsatisfactory work, at no additional price to the Government; (b) Should the Government elect options (iv) (A) (1), (iv) (A)(2), (iv)(B)(1), or (iv)(B) (2) above, the Government will not assess additional remedies if: (1) The Contractor is working in good faith with the Government to correct the problem(s) in the future; (2) The Contractor does not have a repetitive trend of non-performed and unsatisfactory work for the same requirements; and (3) The Contractor is willing to re-perform defective services at no additional price to the Government. (c) Where the Government exercises its options in (iv)(A)(2) or (iv)(B)(2), the Contractor's original inspection results shall not be modified upon re-inspection. Instead, any payment reduction shall be offset by a credit for satisfactory re-performance. (d) The Government's exercise of rights under this clause shall not preclude either: (1) single occurrences of such nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance, or (2) multiple occurrences of non-performance or unsatisfactory performance, regardless of whether deductions were taken, from being grounds for termination in accordance with the FAR clause 52.249-8, - DEFAULT (Fixed Price Supply and Service) in Section I. H.9 SECURTY REQUIREMENTS H.9.1 Information Technology Security H.9.1.1 Computer Security Policy. The Library requires anyone using or accessing its digital assets (including networks, servers, workstations, systems, data, web pages, and email) to protect and use them for official business, and only in accordance with Library regulations and bargaining agreements. Unauthorized or inappropriate use may result in disciplinary actions. H.9.1.2 Privacy Policy. No one has the right to privacy while using any Library computer system, including internet or email services as usage may be monitored. H.9.1.3 Level of Access. The Library Services (LS) Host Office will determine the level of access to the Library's IT equipment, staff and software needed to successfully perform under this Agreement. Access may include email, word processing, internet, and intranet. H.9.1.4 Mandatory IT Security Training. Within the first 10 working days at the Library, all persons must take mandatory training in information systems security prior to use of or access to any of the Library's digital assets. The required training is available on-line at http://www.loc.gov/staff/cld/, or from outside the Library, at http://olc.loc.gov H.9.2 Collections Security H.9.2.1 Policy. The Library is a public institution responsible for making its resources (collections and staff) available to the Congress and the American people. To achieve a balance between access and security, the Library requires everyone (staff, visitors, interns, contractors, etc.), to always use due diligence and protect its assets during use. H.9.2.2 Access to the Collections. Physical access to Library collections is limited to staff and/or determined by the host LS office. In addition, established requesting processes in the various readings rooms must be followed. H.9.2.3 Loan Privileges. Borrowing materials d for personal use from the Library's collections is limited to regular Library staff, including full- and part-time staff in permanent, conditional, indefinite, or temporary status. Loans for internal use, Library work-related purposes, are allowed for both employees and non-employees. H.9.3 Physical Security. H.9.3.1 Policy. Access to Library buildings and grounds is governed by the provisions of Library of Congress Regulations, Series 1800. Employees and non-employees must comply with these and any other requirements and restrictions which the Library, or a sub-element of it may impose. H.9.3.2 Loan of Library Property. All loans of Library property must be approved and documented by the host Library Services office. A library - General Pass (Form LW 12/54 (rev2/88)) for property must be completed for each loan. H.9.3.3 Liability - Loss or Damage of library Property. Use or loan of all Library property and signature on this contract means that the user acknowledges and agrees to: (a) return all U.S. Government items and property issued in the same condition as borrowed ; (b) accept responsibility and liability for the negligent loss or damage of issued or borrowed Library property; and (c) use the loaned property for Library purposes and not loan such property to any other person. H.10 Intellectual Property Rights Check the appropriate block H.10.1______The personal services contractor is a Library employee. In signing this contract, the Contractor may not claim copyright in any product first prepared under this contract. In signing this contract, the Contractor understands that the Library and its clients can use, reproduce, and distribute any works produced, and understands that the Contractor may not be credited for its contribution, and that the Library is under no obligation to give such credit. H.10.2____The nonpersonal services Contractor is not a Library employee. In signing this contract, the Contractor agrees to negotiate terms that are favorable to the Library regarding the use, reproduction, and distribution of any works produced under the nonpersonal services contract. END OF CLAUSE SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES I.1 FAR Clauses I.1.1 FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates the following 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 address: http://www.arnet.gov. 52.202-1 Definitions (Jul 2004) 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Feb 2009) 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.222.-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirement (Apr 1984) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Services) (Apr 1984) 52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph, applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items. 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006)(29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). FULL TEXT OF LOC MODIFIED CLAUSES FOR PURCHASE ORDERS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL ITEMS USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUSITION PROCEDURES. LOC 52.209-7 Security Requirements for On-Site Contractor Personnel (Jun 2009). (a) Personnel provided under this contract shall not be under pending charges and shall have not been convicted of any felony within the last 10 years, or any misdemeanor within the last 5 years (excepting minor motor vehicle infractions for which the individual paid a fine or posted collateral in the amount of $300 or less), which would indicate violent or disruptive conduct, dishonest conduct, untrustworthiness or unreliability which could reasonably affect performance on the contract or pose a security concern with respect to access to Library buildings or grounds, property or collections. Note that the term "convicted" would include a disposition of "probation" or "probation before judgment." (b) Should any person employed by the contractor to perform work under this contract be convicted of any of the aforesaid offenses, the contractor agrees to remove the individual from the contract performance and return all Library building and stack passes issued to the individual. The contractor also agrees to remove any individual under pending charges for any felony or misdemeanor with the exceptions noted above until such time as the final disposition is known. (c) Upon request of the Library, the contractor will identify personnel to be assigned to work under the contract and submit a FD-258 (contractor fingerprint chart) and any other necessary administrative forms provided by the Library so that a background check may be conducted. The parties agree that the Library has final authority to determine the suitability of contractor personnel who perform work under this contract. Nevertheless, the fact that the Library may conduct background checks on assigned contractor personnel does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to provide qualified, reliable personnel of sound character and conduct. (End of Clause) LOC 52.212-0001 OFFEROR ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (Jun 2009). The prospective contractor shall complete the electronic annual representations and certifications, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Feb 2009) at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database (see FAR 4.1102). The Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the completed representations and certifications with its offer. The prospective contractor shall update the representations and certifications submitted to ORCA as necessary, but at least annually, to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. The representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA. LOC 52. 213-0001 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs) (Jun 2009). BPAs are issued to qualified sources of supply/service, i.e. with the understanding that prices charged are no less favorable than those charged other customers for similar quantities under same terms and conditions. This order and any calls are issued pending the availability of funds. The LOC is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls placed against the BPA within the ceiling amount. Delivery tickets & invoices must cite the name of supplier, BPA#, date, purchase order number, an itemized list of supplies/services, and call number. LOC 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009) - Alternate 1 (Oct 2008) - As Modified by the Library of Congress (Jun 2009) (a) Inspection/Acceptance. (1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this contract, to the extent practicable at all places and times, including the period of performance, and in any event before acceptance. The Government may also inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor or any subcontractor engaged in contract performance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. (2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties. (3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Gover...