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formance of the contract are clearly identified; and

(ii) Coordinate with the appropriate safety officer to ensure that all hazardous materials and operations are evaluated and that adequate safety requirements are established in the RFP or IFB.

(2) During the period of performance: (i) Apprise the contracting officer of any noncompliance with safety and health provisions identified in the contract; and

(ii) Cooperate with the safety officer in conducting review and surveillance activities.

PHS 323.7004 Contract clause.

All contracts which require the use of hazardous materials or operations shall include a clause to provide adherence to minimum safety and health standards. The clause set forth in PHS 352.223-70 may be used or appropriately modified to meet the needs of the individual contract.

PHS 323.7005 Solicitation notice-construction.

The contracting officer shall include the clause in PHS 352.223-71 in all solicitations and resultant contracts for construction and construction services.

SUBCHAPTER E-GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

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Subpart PHS 333.1-Protests

PHS 333.102 General.

The Division of Grants and Contracts (DGC), ORM/OM/PHS, will participate directly in the resolution of protests against PHS agencies when the Office of the Secretary, HHS, requests DGC involvement, or when DGC considers a protest action to be sensitive or controversial, or otherwise has an interest in the protest. In cases where DGC will participate, the cognizant PHS contracting office shall be notified. In those instances, all file materials and written statements normally forwarded directly to the Departmental Protest Control Officer shall be forwarded to DGC, ORM/OM/PHS.

PHS 333.104 Protests to GAO.

(a) General. (2) A copy of the protest files shall be sent to the Office of General Counsel, Business and Administrative Law Division (OGC-BAL), Park

lawn Building, Room 17A-32, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. In addition, an information copy of the contracting officer's statement of facts required by 333.104(a)(2)(i) shall be sent to the Contracts Management Branch, DGC/ORM/OM/PHS.

(b) Protests before award. (1) The head of the contracting activity authority to approve the written finding required by FAR 33.104(b)(1) to authorize a contract award while a protest is pending, may be delegated to an organizational level no lower than the Executive Officer of each PHS Agency.

(4) The data shall be submitted as prescribed in PHS 333.104(a)(2).

(c) Protests after award. (1) The data shall be submitted as prescribed in PHS 333.104(a)(2).

(2) The head of the contracting activity authority to authorize contract performance notwithstanding a protest as set forth in FAR 33.104(c)(2), may be delegated to an organizational level no lower than the Executive Officer of each PHS Agency.

PHS 333.105 Protests to GSBCA.

(b) The copy of the protest file to be sent to OGC-BAL shall be sent to OGCBAL, Parklawn Building, Room 17A-32, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. In addition, an information copy of the contracting officer's statement of facts required by 333.105(b)(1) shall be sent to the Contracts Management Branch, DGC/ORM/OM/PHS.

SUBCHAPTER F-SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING

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Subpart PHS 336.6-Architect-
Engineer Services

PHS 336.680 Program of Requirements approval.

The programmatic and technical requirements for PHS design projects are established in a special document known as a Program of Requirements (POR). In the case of design projects involving the construction of new space, including new facilities, replacement facilities, and building additions, the contracting officer shall ensure that the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health has approved, or waived approval of, a POR prior to the issuance of the synopsis or solicitation for architectural/engineering services.

PHS 336.681 Funding.

(a) The contracting officer shall ensure that the agency financial management officer has identified and certified that design funds have been appropriated and apportioned prior to the release of a synopsis or solicitation for architect-engineer services for the types of acquisitions specified in PHS 336.680. New facilities, replacement facilities, and building additions must only be acquired with funds appropriated for that specific project as evidenced by either (1) specific language in an appropriations act, or (2) Congressional appropriations intent as reflected in appropriations committee reports or Congressional budget justification.

(b) In the case of ADAMHA, FDA, HRSA, and NIH, the referenced agency financial management officer is the Director of the agency's Division of Financial Management. In the case of CDC, this official is the Director of the Financial Management Office. Subject to HRSA concurrence, funding for projects of the Indian Health Service/ HRSA may be certified by the designated financial management officer within the IHS Office of Administration.

(c) The funding source certification shall include identification of the title, appropriation symbol, and fiscal year of the appropriation plus any relevant project or activity description in the appropriation act or reports.

(d) In an unusual circumstance where time is critical, a synopsis or solicitation for architect-engineer services may be issued after the POR has been approved if the agency financial management officer certifies that appropriation and apportionment of proper funds as set forth in paragraph (a) above are expected within 60 days. In such cases, the synopsis or solicitation must specify that award is subject to the availability of funds. In these circumstances the contracting officer shall ensure that contract award is not made until the agency financial management officer has certified in writing that proper funds have been appro

priated and apportioned. Other exceptions to the funding requirements set forth in paragraph (a) above, must be specifically approved in writing by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for

Health prior to the release of a synopsis or solicitation for architect-engineer services for new facilities, replacement facilities, and building additions.

SUBCHAPTER H-CLAUSES AND FORMS

PART PHS 352-SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart PHS 352.2-Texts of Provisions and Clauses

Sec.

PHS 352.215-10 Late proposals, modifications of proposals, and withdrawals of proposals.

PHS 352.223-70 Safety and health.

PHS 352.223-71 Safety and health-construction.

PHS 352.232-70 Additional payment provision.

PHS 352.280-1 Protection of human subjects.

PHS 352.280-2 Care of laboratory animals. PHS 352.280-3 Maximum allowable cost for drugs.

PHS 352.280-4 Contracts awarded under the
Indian Self-Determination Act.
PHS 352.280-6 Demurrage charge provisions
for reusable cylinders and containers.

Subpart PHS 352.3—Provision and Clause

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PHS 352.215-10 Late proposals, modifications of proposals, and withdrawals of proposals.

As prescribed in PHS 315.412, the following provision may be included in the solicitation when authorized by the principal official responsible for acquisition.

LATE PROPOSALS, MODIFICATIONS OF PROPOSALS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF PROPOSALS (NOV 1986)

Notwithstanding the procedures contained in the provision of this solicitation entitled Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Proposals, a proposal received after the date specified for receipt may be considered if it offers significant cost or technical advantages to the Government, and it was received before proposals were dis

tributed for evaluation, or within five calendar days after the exact time specified for receipt, whichever is earlier.

(End of provision)

[51 FR 43357, Dec. 2, 1986; 51 FR 45229, Dec. 17, 1987, and 52 FR 44357, Nov. 19, 1987]

PHS 352.223-70 Safety and health.

The following clause is covered by the policy set forth in Subpart PHS 323.70 and is to be used in accordance with the instructions set forth in PHS 323.7002 and PHS 323.7003.

SAFETY AND HEALTH (APR 1984)

(a) In order to provide safety controls for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to all property; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of the contract; the Contractor will comply with the following standards: (Insert codes, standards, and criteria (including any applicable State and local requirements) prescribed by the Safety Officer.)

Further, the Contractor shall take or cause to be taken such additional safety measures as the Contracting Officer may determine to be reasonably necessary; Provided, that, if compliance with such additonal safety measures results in a material increase in the cost or time of performance of the contract, an equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the clause of this contract entitled "Changes."

(b) Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor will submit in writing its plan for complying with the safety and health provisions of this contract, and will meet with the Conracting Officer or his/her designated representative to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

(c) During the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor share comply with all procedures prescribed by the Contracting Officer for the control and safety of persons visiting the job site and will comply with such requirements to prevent accidents as may be prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor will maintain an accurate record of, and report to the Contracting Officer in such manner as the Contracting Officer may prescribe, all accidents and incidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and/or damage to all property incident to work performed under the contract.

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