Amendment No. 9 to Cost-Sharing Contract N01-HB-07148 between National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) and Gen-Probe, Inc.
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This amendment modifies the contract between the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) and Gen-Probe, Inc. to provide additional funding for Phase 2 clinical trials of an assay to detect West Nile Virus in organ and blood donors. The contract's total estimated cost increases to $29,139,891, with the government contributing up to $15,521,979 and Gen-Probe providing the remainder. The contract is extended through September 30, 2004, and includes updated cost-sharing, funding, and compliance provisions. Both parties must maintain records and comply with specific legal and funding restrictions.
EX-10.50 9 a96852exv10w50.txt EXHIBIT 10.50 . . . EXHIBIT 10.50
11. THIS ITEM APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS [ ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of offers [ ] is extended, [ ] is not extended. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning _________copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. (X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A. B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b). (X) C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: FAR 1.602-1 and by mutual agreement D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority) E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [X] is required to sign this document and return 2 copies to the issuing office. 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.) PURPOSE: This modification provides funding for Phase 2 to begin clinical trial work for an assay to detect the West Nile Virus in donors of organs and blood and to extend the contract through September 30, 2004 to complete this work. COST --------------- AMOUNT: Previously obligated amount: $ 11,221,950.00 Funds obligated this modification (increase): $ 4,300,029.00 --------------- Total funds obligated to date: $ 15,521,979.00 To be obligated in future: 0.00 --------------- Total contract amount: $ 15,521,979.00 (CHANGED)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
CONTRACT N01-HB-07148 MODIFICATION NO 9 PAGE 2 OF 3 BEGINNING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CONTRACTOR MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ARTICLE B.2. ESTIMATED COST, paragraphs a., b., c., d., and e. are hereby revised as follows: "a. This is a cost-sharing contract. The total estimated cost of performing the work under this contract is increased by $5,567,941, from $23,571,950 to $29,139,891. For further provisions regarding the specific cost-sharing arrangement, see ARTICLE B.4. ADVANCE UNDERSTANDINGS. b. For purpose of the clause of the General Clauses entitled LIMITATION OF FUNDS, the total estimated cost to the Government is increased by $4,300,029, from $11,221,950 to $15,521,979. c. Total funds currently available for payment and allotted to this contract are increased by $4,300,029, from $11,221,950 to $15,521,979. For further provisions on funding, see the LIMITATION OF FUNDS clause referenced in Part II, ARTICLE I.2. Authorized Substitutions of Clauses." d. It is estimated that the amount currently allotted to the contract will cover performance through September 30, 2004. e. Future increments to be allotted to this contract are as follows: None" 2. ARTICLE B.4. ADVANCE UNDERSTANDINGS, paragraph c. is revised and replaced as follows: "C. COST SHARING (1) This is a cost-sharing contract. Monies shall be provided for the total cost of performance from the National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Gen-Probe Incorporated. (2) The Government shall provide monies in an amount not to exceed $15,521,979. The Contractor's share is estimated at $13,617,912 OR 46.74% of the total estimated cost set forth in ARTICLE B.2. ESTIMATED COST, paragraph a. (3) The Contractor shall maintain records of all contract costs (including costs claimed by the Contractor as being its share) and such records shall be subject to the Audit and Records clause of the General Clauses. (4) Costs contributed by the Contractor shall not be charged to the Government under any other contract, grant, or cooperative agreement (including allocation to other grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements as part of an independent research and development program). The Contractor shall report the organization's share of the costs on its invoices to the Government as referenced in ARTICLE B.4.d.(1)." 3. ARTICLE H.4. CONTINUED BAN ON FUNDING OF HUMAN EMBRYO RESEARCH, paragraph b. is updated to add:
CONTRACT N01-HB-07148 MODIFICATION NO 9 PAGE 3 OF 3 4. ARTICLE H.5. NEEDLE EXCHANGE, paragraph b. is updated to add:
5. ARTICLE H.8. SALARY RATE LIMITATION LEGISLATION PROVISIONS, paragraphs b. and c. are updated to add:
c. Direct salaries which will be paid with FY-03 funds are limited to the Executive Level I rate which was in effect on the date(s) the expense was incurred. *For contract expenditures using FY-03 funds, the period 10/1/02 -12/31/02 the Executive Level rate is $166,700. Effective 1/1/03, for contract expenditures using FY-03 funds, the Executive Level I rate is increased to $171,900 and will remain at that level until such time as it is determined to raise the Executive Schedule annual rates. See the web site listed below for Executive Schedule rates of pay. LINK to EXECUTIVE LEVEL SALARIES: http://www.Opm.gov/oca/PAYRATES/index.htm (Click on "Executive Schedule" for the current Fiscal Year's salary rate or scroll down to the "General Schedule Salary Tables from Previous Years" to locate the Executive Level salary rates from previous years.) 6. ARTICLE H.10. PRESS RELEASES, paragraph b. is updated to add:
7. SECTION J, LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, paragraph V. is replaced with the attached Small and Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan, dated October 1,2003, 7 pages. SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN DATE OF PLAN: OCTOBER 1, 2003 CONTRACTOR: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED ADDRESS: 10210 GENETIC CENTER DRIVE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121 SOLICITATION OR CONTRACT NUMBER: RFP NHLBI N01-HB-07148 ITEM/SERVICE (Description): REFINEMENT OF NEW ASSAYS FOR DIRECT DETECTION OF NUCLELC ACIDS IN DONATED ORGANS/ WEST NILE VIRUS - PHASES 1 AND 2 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $15,522,979 [Revised Plan] TOTAL MODIFICATION AMOUNT, IF APPLICABLE $ 4,300,029 PERIOD OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE (Month, Day & Year): 1/1/00 TO 9/30/04 The following outline meets the minimum requirements of section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, as amended, and implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 19.7. While this outline has been designed to be consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements, other formats of a subcontracting plan may be acceptable. It is not intended to replace any existing corporate plan that is more extensive. Failure to include the essential information of FAR Subpart 19.7 may be cause for either a delay in acceptance or the rejection of a bid or offer when a subcontracting plan is required. "SUBCONTRACT," as used in this clause, means any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a Federal Government prime contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies or services required for performance of the contract or subcontract. 1. TYPE OF PLAN (CHECK ONE) [X] INDIVIDUAL PLAN (all elements developed specifically for this contract and applicable for the full term of this contract). [ ] MASTER PLAN (goals developed for this contract) all other elements standardized and approved by a lead agency Federal Official; must be renewed every three years and contractor must provide copy of lead agency approval. [ ] COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICE PLAN This plan is used when the contractor sells products and services customarily used for non-government purposes. Plan/goals are negotiated with the initial agency on a company-wide basis rather than for individual contracts. The plan is effective only during the year approved. The contractor must provide a copy of the initial agency approval, and must submit an annual SF 295 to HHS with a breakout of subcontracting prorated for HHS (with OPDIV breakdown, if possible.) 2. GOALS State separate dollar and percentage goals for Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and "Other than small business" (Other) as subcontractors, for the base year and each option year, as specified in FAR 19.704 (break out and append option year goals, if the contract contains option years) or project annual subcontracting base and goals under commercial plans. Small Business Subcontracting Plan Page 1 a. Total estimated dollar value of ALL planned subcontracting, i.e., with ALL TYPES OF CONCERNS under this contract is $ 5,369,452 (b + h = a) (Base Year) b. Total estimated dollar value and percent of planned subcontracting with SMALL BUSINESSES (including SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB): (% of "a") $ 1,252,666 and 23.3% (Base Year) c. Total estimated dollar value and percent of planned subcontracting with SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES: (% of "a") $ 64,226 and 1.2% (Base Year) d. Total estimated dollar value and percent of planned subcontracting with WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES: (% of "a") $ 80,443 and 1.5% (Base Year) e. Total estimated dollar and percent of planned subcontracting with HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESSES: (% OF "A") $ 32,087 and 0.6% (Base Year) f. Total estimated dollar and percent of planned subcontracting with VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES: (% of "a") $ 16,043 and 0.3% (Base Year) g. Total estimated dollar and percent of planned subcontracting with SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES: (% of "a) $ 0 and 0.0% (Base Year) h. Total estimated dollar and percent of planned subcontracting with "OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESSES": (% OF "a") $ 4,116,786 and 76.7% (Base Year) i. Provide a description of ALL the products and/or services to be subcontracted under this contract, and indicate the size and type of business supplying them (check all that apply).
j. Provide a description of the method used to develop the subcontracting goals for SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and VOSB concerns. Address efforts made to ensure that maximum practicable subcontracting opportunities have been made available for those concerns and explain the method used to identify potential sources for solicitation purposes. Explain the method and state the quantitative basis (in dollars) used to establish the percentage goals. Also, explain how the areas to be subcontracted to SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and VOSB concerns were determined, how the capabilities of these concerns were considered contract opportunities and how such data comports with the cost proposal. Identify any source lists or other resources used in the determination process. THE SINGLE LARGEST EXPENSE IS FOR KIT REAGENTS, WHOSE QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS DICTATE THE MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED. UNFORTUNATELY, IN SPITE OF EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND UTILIZE SMALL DISADVANTAGED OR WOMAN OWNED BUSINESSES THAT CAN MEET STRICT FDA REQUIREMENTS, WE HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SEARCH FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS THAT CAN PROVIDE THESE CONTROLLED MATERIALS UNDER SPECIALIZED GMP REQUIREMENTS FOR CBER LICENSED PRODUCTS. LAB MATERIALS ARE ALSO UNIQUE WITH QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT LIMIT THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS. SPECIMEN COLLECTION FOR WEST NILE END OTHER INFECTIOUS AGENTS ARE UNIQUE - ONLY 4 SUPPLIERS THAT WE ARE AWARE OF; IN SOME CASES ONLY ONE. NONE OF THESE VENDORS ARE DISADVANTAGED, WOMAN OWNED OR VETERAN BUSINESSES. Small Business Subcontracting Plan Page 2 GOALS FOR UNCONTROLLED MATERIALS AND SERVICES WERE BASED ON USE OF CURRANT AND PROJECTED SUPPLIERS. WE ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING NEW SUPPLIERS THAT MEET THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS. WE ROUTINELY CHECK SMALL BUSINESS WEB SITES, SUCH AS PRONET, TO ACCESS THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS. THE LOCAL SAN DIEGO BIOTECH ORGANIZATION, BIOTECH, IS ALSO ROUTINELY CONTACTED FOR POSSIBLE LEADS. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUE TO UPDATE OUR SUPPLIER FILES TO BETTER CATEGORIZE THEIR SMALL BUSINESS STATUS. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE MOVED FROM A STAND-ALONE DATABASE TO AN ON-LINE ERP SYSTEM, WHICH WILL AUTOMATE THE COLLECTION OF DATA AND PROVIDE REAL-TIME INFORMATION TO THE BUYERS, HELPING THEM TO IDENTIFY AND USE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. THIS IS PLANNED FOR THE 3RD OR 4TH QUARTER 2004. k. Indirect costs [ ] have, [X] have not been included in the dollar and percentage subcontracting goals above (check one). l. If indirect costs have been included, explain the method used to determine the proportionate share of such costs to be allocated as subcontracts to SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB concerns. 3. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: NAME/TITLE: THOMAS W. LARKIN - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT ADDRESS: 10210 GENETIC CENTER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 TELEPHONE: 858 ###-###-#### E-MAIL: ***@*** DUTIES: Individual named above has general overall responsibility for the company's subcontracting program, i.e., developing, preparing, and executing subcontracting plans and monitoring performance relative to the requirements of those subcontracting plans and perform the following duties: a. Develops and promotes company-wide policy initiatives that demonstrate the company's support for awarding contracts and subcontracts to SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB concerns; and assures that these concerns are included on the source lists for solicitations for products and services they are capable of providing; b. Develops and maintains bidder source lists of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB concerns from all possible sources; c. Ensures periodic rotation of potential subcontractors on bidder's lists; d. Ensures that SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB businesses are included on the bidders' list for every subcontract solicitation for products and services that they are capable of providing; e. Ensures that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are designed to permit the maximum practicable participation of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB concerns; f. Reviews subcontract solicitations to remove statements, clauses, etc., which might tend to restrict or prohibit SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB participation; g. Accesses various sources for the identification of SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB concerns to include the SBA's PRO-Net and SUB-Net Systems, (http://www.sba.gov), the National Minority Purchasing Council Vendor Information Service, the Office of Minority Business Data Center In the Department of Commerce, local small business and minority associations, contact with local chambers of commerce and Federal agencies' Small Business Offices; Small Business Subcontracting Plan Page 3 h. Establishes and maintains contract and subcontract award records; i. Participates in Business Opportunity Workshops, Minority Business Enterprise Seminars, Trade Fairs, Procurement Conferences, etc; J Ensures that SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB concerns are made aware of subcontracting opportunities and assisting concerns in preparing responsive bids to the company; k. Conducts or arranges for the conduct of training for purchasing personnel regarding the intent and impact of Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, as amended; l. Monitors the company's subcontracting program performance and makes any adjustments necessary to achieve the subcontract plan goals; m. Prepares and submits timely, required subcontract reports; n. Coordinates the company's activities during the conduct of compliance reviews by Federal agencies related to this subcontracting plan. 4. EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY Describe efforts the offerer will make to ensure that SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB concerns will have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts. These efforts include, but are not limited to, the following activities: a. Outreach efforts to obtain sources: 1. Contacting minority and small business trade associations; 2) contacting business development organizations and local chambers of commerce; 3) attending SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB procurement conferences and trade fairs; 4) requesting SOURCES from the Small Business Administrations (SBA) PRO-Net and SUB-Net Systems, (http://www.sba.gov/) and other SBA and Federal agency resources. Contractors may also conduct market surveys to identify new sources, to Include, accessing the NIH e-Portals in Commerce, (e-PIC), (http://epic.od.nih.gov/). The NIH e-Portals in Commerce is not a mandatory source and may be used at the offerer's discretion. b. Internal efforts to guide and encourage purchasing personnel: 1. Conducting workshops, seminars, and training programs; 2. Establishing, maintaining, and utilizing SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB source lists, guides, and other data for soliciting subcontractors; and 3. Monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with the subcontracting plan. c.Additional efforts: INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, TIED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE BONUS, WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR EACH BUYER AND WILL BE MONITORED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. GOAL WILL BE TO INCREASE THE UTILIZATION OF ALL CLASSIFICATIONS OF SMALL BUSINESSES. WE WILL MOVE INFORMATION CONCERNING SUPPLIER SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORIES FROM THE CURRENT STAND- ALONE DATABASE TO OUR ON-LINE MRP SYSTEM. THIS WIN MAKE THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE BUYERS AT THE TIME REQUEST FOR QUOTES, ORDERS AND CONTRACTS ARE OFFERED, MAXIMIZING THE VISIBILITY OF THIS INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, WE WILL UPDATE THE INFORMATION AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO KEEP IT CURRENT IT WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR THE AUTOMATION OF DATA COLLECTION, RESULTING IN MORE ACCURATE REPORTS. Small Business Subcontracting Plan Page 4 5. FLOW DOWN CLAUSE The contractor agrees to include the provisions under FAR 52.219-8, "Utilization of Small Business Concerns,' in all acquisitions exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold that offers further subcontracting opportunities. All subcontractors, except small business concerns, that receive subcontracts in excess of $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) must adopt and comply with a plan similar to the plan required by FAR 52.219-9, "Small Business Subcontracting Plan." (Flow down is not applicable for commercial items/services as described in 52.212-5(e) and 52.244-6(c).) 6. REPORTING AND COOPERATION The contractor gives assurance of (1) cooperation in any studies or surveys that may be required; (2) submission of periodic reports which show compliance with the subcontracting plan; (3) submission of Standard Form (SF) 294, "Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts," and attendant Optional Form 312, SDB Participation Report, if applicable, (required only for contracts containing the clause 52.219-25) and SF 295, "Summary Subcontract Report," in accordance with the instructions on the forms; and (4) ensuring that subcontractors agree to submit Standard Forms 294 and 295.
Special instructions for commercial plan: SF 295 Report is due on 10/30 each year for the previous fiscal year ending 9/30. a. Submit SF 294 to cognizant Awarding Contracting Officer. b. Submit Optional Form 312, (OF-312), if applicable, to cognizant Awarding Contracting Officer. c. Submit SF 295 to cognizant Awarding Contracting Officer and to the: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Humphrey H. Building, Room 517-D Washington, D.C. 20201 d. Submit Information" copy of the SF 295 and the SF 294 upon request to the SBA Commercial Market Representative (CMR); visit the SBA at http://www.sba.gov/gc and click on assistance directory to locate your nearest CMR. 7. RECORD KEEPING In accordance with FAR 19.704(a)(11), the following is a recitation of the types of records the contractor will maintain to demonstrate the procedures adopted to comply with the requirements and goals In the subcontracting plan. These records will include, but not be limited to, the following: a. SB, SOB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB source lists, guides and other data identifying such vendors; b. Organizations contacted in an attempt to locate SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB sources; Small Business Subcontracting Plan Page 5 c. On a contract-by-contract basis, records on all subcontract solicitations over $100,000, which indicate for each solicitation (1) whether SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, and/or SDVOSB concerns were solicited, if not, why not and the reasons solicited concerns did not receive subcontract awards. d. Records to support other outreach efforts, e.g., contacts with minority and small business trade associations, attendance at small and minority business procurement conferences and trade fairs; e. Records to support internal guidance and encouragement provided to buyers through (1) workshops, seminars, training programs, incentive awards; and (2) monitoring performance to evaluate compliance with the program and requirements; and f. On a contract-by-contract basis, records to support subcontract award data including the name, address, and business type and size of each subcontractor. (This item is not required on a contract-by-contract basis for company or division-wide commercial plans.) g. Other records to support your compliance with the subcontracting plan: (Please describe) IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORIES ON AN ON-LINE MRP SYSTEM WILL ALLOW FOR THE VISIBILITY OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS AT THE TIME A QUOTE, PURCHASE ORDER OR CONTRACT IS BEING PROCESSED BY THE BUYER. IT WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR THE AUTOMATION OF DATA COLLECTION, RESULTING IN REPORTS THAT ARE MORE ACCURATE. 8. TIMELY PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS FAR 19.702 requires your company to establish and use procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of your subcontracts with small business concerns, small disadvantaged small business concerns, women-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Your company has established and uses such procedures: [X] yes [ ] no 9.DESCRIPTION OF GOOD FAITH EFFORT Maximum practicable utilization of small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns as subcontractors in Government contracts is a matter of national interest with both social and economic benefits. When a contractor fails to make a good faith effort to comply with a subcontracting plan, these objectives are not achieved, and 15 U.S.C. 637(d) (4) (F) directs that liquidated damages shall be paid by the contractor. In order to demonstrate your compliance with a good faith effort to achieve the small, small disadvantaged, womenowned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business subcontracting goals, outline the steps your company plans to take. These steps will be negotiated with the contracting officer prior to approval of the plan. Small Business Subcontracting Plan Page 6 SIGNATURE PAGE SIGNATURES REQUIRED: This subcontracting plan was submitted by: SIGNATURE: /s/ THOMAS W. LARKIN ---------------------------- TYPED NAME: THOMAS W. LARKIN TITLE: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT DATE: 10/9/03 This plan was reviewed by: SIGNATURE: /s/ Lynda A. Bindseil ---------------------------- TYPED NAME: LYNDA A. BINDSEIL TITLE: Contracting Officer DATE 10/22/03 This plan was reviewed by: SIGNATURE: ____________________________ TYPED NAME: ___________________________ TITLE: Small Business Specialist DATE: _________________________________ This plan was reviewed by: SIGNATURE: ____________________________ TYPED NAME: ___________________________ TITLE: SBA Procurement Center Representative DATE: _________________________________ And Is Accepted By: SIGNATURE: ____________________________ TYPED NAME: ___________________________ TITLE: ________________________________ DATE: _________________________________ Small Business Subcontracting Plan Page 7
