GSA 552.238-120 Economic Price Adjustment—Federal Supply Schedule Contracts. Basic (Sep 2024) (Current)

As prescribed in 538.273(d), insert the following clauses in FSS solicitations and contracts as an addendum to Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services:

(1) 552.238-77, Submission and Distribution of Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price Lists.

(2) 552.238-78, Identification of Products that have Environmental Attributes. Use only in solicitations and contracts that contemplate products with environmental attributes.

(3) 552.238-79, Cancellation.

(4) 552.238-80, Industrial Funding Fee and Sales Reporting. Use Alternate I for FSS with Transactional Data Reporting requirements.

(5) 552.238-81, Price Reductions. Use Alternate I for FSS with Transactional Data Reporting requirements.

(6) 552.238-82, Modifications (Federal Supply Schedules).

(i) Use Alternate I for FSS that only accept eMod.

(ii) Use Alternate II for FSS with Transactional Data Reporting requirements.

(7) 552.238-83, Examination of Records by GSA (Federal Supply Schedules).

(8) 552.238-84, Discounts for Prompt Payment.

(9) 552.238-85, Contractor's Billing Responsibilities.

(10) 552.238-86, Delivery Schedule. Use only for supplies.

(11) 552.238-87, Delivery Prices.

(12) 552.238-88, GSA Advantage!®. This clause is not required for the Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedules.

(13) 552.238-89, Deliveries to the U.S. Postal Service. Use only for mailable articles when delivery to a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facility is contemplated.

(14) 552.238-90, Characteristics of Electric Current. Use only when the supply of equipment which uses electrical current is contemplated.

(15) 552.238-91, Marking and Documentation Requirements for Shipping. Use only for supplies when the need for outlining the minimum information and documentation required for shipping is contemplated.

(16) 552.238-92, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Program. Use only for supplies when a VMI Program is contemplated.

(17) 552.238-93, Order Acknowledgement. Use only for supplies.

(18) 552.238-94, Accelerated Delivery Requirements. Use only for supplies.

(19) 552.238-95, Separate Charge for Performance Oriented Packaging (POP). Use only for products defined as hazardous under Federal Standard No. 313.

(20) 552.238-96, Separate Charge for Delivery within Consignee's Premises. Use only for supplies when allowing offerors to propose separate charges for deliveries within the consignee's premises.

(21) 552.238-97, Parts and Service.

(22) 552.238-98, Clauses for Overseas Coverage. Use only when overseas acquisition is contemplated. Choose the most appropriate clause(s) to the contract scenario. For example there are multiple free on board (F.o.b.) clauses. Select those that apply best to what is being procured. The following clauses and provisions shall also be inserted in full text, when applicable.

(i) FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language.

(ii) FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency.

(iii) 552.238-90 Characteristics of Electric Current.

(iv) 552.238-91 Marking and Documentation Requirements for Shipping.

(v) 552.238-97 Parts and Service.

(vi) 552.238-99 Delivery Prices Overseas.

(vii) 552.238-100 Transshipments.

(viii) 552.238-101 Foreign Taxes and Duties.

(ix) FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b Origin.

(x) FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination.

(xi) FAR 52.247-48 F.o.b. Destination—Evidence of Shipment.

(23) 552.238-99, Delivery Prices Overseas. Use only when overseas acquisition is contemplated.

(24) 552.238-100, Transshipments. Use only when overseas acquisition is contemplated.

(25) 552.238-101, Foreign Taxes and Duties. Use only when overseas acquisition is contemplated.

(26) 552.238-102, English Language and U.S. Dollar Requirements.

(27) 552.238-103, Electronic Commerce. This clause is not required for Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedules.

(28) 552.238-104, Dissemination of Information by Contractor.

(29) 552.238-105, Deliveries Beyond the Contractual Period—Placing of Orders.

(30) 552.238-106, Interpretation of Contract Requirements.

(31) 552.238-107, Export Traffic Release (Supplies). Use in FSS solicitations and contracts for supplies. This clause is not required for vehicles.

(32) 552.238-108, Spare Parts Kit. Use only for products requiring spare part kits. This information is to be specified at the order level.

(33) 552.238-109, Authentication Supplies and Services. Use only for information technology associated with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).

(34) 552.238-110, Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) Services. Use only for COMSATCOM services.

(35) 552.238-111, Environmental Protection Agency Registration Requirement. Use only for supplies when products may require registration with the Environmental Protection Agency.

(36) 552.238-112, Definitions—Federal Supply Schedule Contracts.

(37) 552.238-113, Authorities Supporting Use of Federal Supply Schedule Contracts.

(38) 552.238-116, Option to Extend the Term of the FSS Contract. Use when appropriate.

(39) 552.238-117, Price Adjustment—Failure to Provide Accurate Information. Use only in FSS solicitations and contracts under the MAS program. This clause is used when the contract contains the basic clause 552.238-80, Industrial Funding Fee and Sales Reporting.

(40) 552.238-119, Single-use Plastic Free Packaging Availability.

(41) 552.238–120, Economic Price Adjustment—Federal Supply Schedule Contracts.
 

Economic Price Adjustment—Federal Supply Schedule Contracts (Sep 2024)

(a)    Definition.
       Economic price adjustment method, as used in this clause, means the agreed upon procedures by which pricing may be adjusted throughout the contract period to include, but not limited to, the mechanism(s) to be used to adjust pricing (e.g., adjustments based on established pricing), the pricing subject to adjustment, and any other requirements (e.g., timing, frequency, limits on increases).
(b)    General. This contract provides for economic price adjustment (EPA) to contract pricing based on the established EPA method. EPA provides for the increase and decrease to stated contract pricing upon the occurrence of specified conditions described in the EPA method, such as market index changes or unforeseeable significant changes in market conditions.
(c)    Exceptions. This clause does not cover—
       (1)    Adjustments based on statute, Executive Order, or regulation (e.g., Service Contract Labor Standards (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) and AbilityOne procurements (FAR subpart 8.7));
       (2)    Adjustments based on a change clause (e.g., paragraph (c) of GSAR clause 552.212–4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FAR DEVIATION 52.212–4));
       (3)    Price reductions made under GSAR clause 552.238–81, Price Reductions;
       (4)    Adjustments based on GSAR clause 552.238–117, Price Adjustment- Failure to Provide Accurate Information; and
       (5)    Adjustments based on a contract clause that authorizes an adjustment based on specified actions or conditions.
(d)    Economic price adjustment method. The EPA method may be revised through mutual agreement of the parties. In the event of a conflict between the EPA method and this contract, the contract shall control.
(e)    Submission requirements. The Contractor shall submit EPA requests to the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contracting Officer pursuant to the EPA method. EPA requests shall fully conform to the requirements of the EPA method and include sufficient information to support the request. The FSS Contracting Officer may request additional information from the Contractor.
(f)    Contracting Officer responsibilities.
The FSS Contracting Officer will—
       (1)    Review the EPA request to ensure conformance with the EPA method,
       (2)    Make a determination. The FSS Contracting Officer may use any information (e.g., market research) deemed necessary to support their determination. The FSS Contracting Officer may determine to—
                     (i)    Accept the EPA request either in whole or in part,
                     (ii)    Reject the EPA request either in whole or in part, or
                     (iii)    Take any other action deemed to be in the best interest of the Government (e.g., negotiate a more favorable EPA).
       (3)    Notify the Contractor of their determination, and
       (4)    Modify the contract, as applicable, to reflect the determination. Contract items that need to be removed from the contract as a result of rejection or an inability to reach agreement are to be removed in accordance with 552.238– 79, Cancellation.
(g)    Effective date. EPA requests approved by the FSS Contracting Officer under this clause shall apply to orders issued on or after the effective date of the contract modification. Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) may be modified by the ordering agency in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BPA.
(h)    Update of contract pricing and catalog data. The Contractor shall update its FSS pricing and any other FSS catalog data in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

(End of clause)
 

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Prime’s Interest;

52.209-1 Qualification Requirements.

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements.

52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement.

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements.

52.246-14 Inspection of Transportation.

52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance.

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies.

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price.

52.246-3 Inspection of Supplies-Cost-Reimbursement.

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price.

52.246-5 Inspection of Services-Cost-Reimbursement.

52.246-6 Inspection-Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour.

52.246-7 Inspection of Research and Development-Fixed-Price.

52.246-8 Inspection of Research and Development-Cost-Reimbursement.

52.246-9 Inspection of Research and Development (Short Form).

52.247-4 Inspection of Shipping and Receiving Facilities.

52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction.

52.246-26 Reporting Nonconforming Items.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services.

52.204-28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts.

252.225-7065 Restriction on Acquisition of Fuel for Overseas Contingency Operations.

252.232-7018 Progress Payments-Multiple Lots.

252.217-7005 Inspection and Manner of Doing Work.

252.228-7005 Mishap Reporting and Investigation Involving Aircraft, Missiles, and Space Launch Vehicles.

252.239-7000 Protection Against Compromising Emanations.

252.215-7015 Program Should-Cost Review.

1852.246-71 Government Contract Quality Assurance.

1852.246-72 Material Inspection and Receiving Report.

1852.246-74 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance

5252.246-9512 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (NAVAIR)(OCT 2005)

5252.246-9514 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TECHNICAL DATA AND INFORMATION (NAVAIR)(FEB 1995)

5252.246-9503 Significance of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews Required under this Contract (NAVAIR)

3052.217-92 Inspection and manner of doing work (USCG).

3052.217-96 Title (USCG).

3052.217-100 Guarantee (USCG).

5152.236-5900 Electrical and Structural Building Standards for Construction Projects

552.238-119 Single-use Plastic (SUP) Free Packaging Availability.

552.270-9 Inspection—Right of Entry.

552.211-70 Substantial Completion.

552.246-70 Source Inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer.

552.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion.

552.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor.

552.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts.

552.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

552.238-95 Separate Charge for Performance Oriented Packaging (POP).

552.238-96 Separate Charge for Delivery within Consignee's Premises.

552.238-100 Transshipments.

552.238-109 Authentication Supplies and Services.

552.238-110 Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) Services.

752.226-70 Trade and Investment Activities and the ‘‘Impact on U.S. Jobs’’ and ‘‘Workers’ Rights.’’

752.231-72 Conference Planning and Required Approval

752.239-71 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility.

752.227-71 Planning, Collection, and Submission of Digital Information to USAID.

752.242-71 Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan.

752.7003 Documentation for Payment.

752.7006 Notices.

752.7007 Personnel Compensation.

752.7010 Conversion of U.S. Dollars to Local Currency.

752.7015 Use of Pouch Facilities.

752.7025 Approvals.

752.7030 Inspection Trips by Contractor's Officers and Executives.

970.5204-3 Access to and ownership of records.

52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

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