Common use of EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD Clause in Contracts

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (2) Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreement. (3) The MOA holder must re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOA. (4) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it may remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance. (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period.

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (2) Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreement. (3) The MOA holder must re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOA. (4) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it may remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance. (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period.

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (2) Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business size status, the MOA holder may not pursue holder/Contractor working on an active contract or task order may, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be prohibited from working on future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If The Contracting Officer may require a transition plan for the work remaining on the contracts/order(s). Performance must continue until notified by the Contracting Officer. (2) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the FAA will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder has a participation requirement for the option period. The MOA holder/Contractor must have been awarded cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract value during the previous contract period(s) to be eligible for an option period. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor must have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the base period or previous option period to be eligible for the option period. (b) The MOA holder will be required to re-certify its business size status and any applicable socio-economic status before the exercise of any option periods. If a previously awarded small business re-represents itself as other than a small business at that time, an option will not be exercised. Simultaneously, if the Contractor is working on active contract(s) contracts or task order(s) orders with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task ordercontract, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. AMS Clause 3.6.1-7: 7 Limitations on Subcontracting will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order Previously proposed labor rates will maintain previous contract labor ratesnot be changed, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the The Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor elect to continue perform work under performance on the current contract or task order, contract(s)/order(s) if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreementgovernment. (3c) The MOA holder must re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOA. (4) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it may remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance. (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received receive successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period. The Contractor may be required to submit a current Open Ratings Report among the past performance information that the Government reviews. (3) The MOA holder is required to inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (4) It is expected that some MOA holders will graduate out of the 8(a) status after the initial base period of performance. MOA holders may remain in the eFAST program as a small business during the option period (but out of the 8(a) category) as long as they meet the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which they qualify under the program.

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (2) . Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreement. (32) The MOA holder must re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- re-certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOA. (43) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it may remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance. (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option periodevaluations.

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (2) Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue may, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be prohibited from working on future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. AMS Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting 7 will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may also allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreementgovernment. (3) The MOA holder must may be required to re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOAMOA will not be exercised. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised), even after if the MOA holder re-certifies that it is no longer a small business at the MOA level. (4) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it the MOA holder may retain the 8(a) status for the remaining of the base or option period of the MOA. A graduated 8(a) MOA holder may recertify and remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor holder must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received been awarded contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance. (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period. The Government may require the Contractor to submit a current Open Ratings Report with a score of 80 or above, as part of the past performance information.

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (2) . Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreement. (32) The MOA holder must re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- re-certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOA.MOA.‌ (43) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it may remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations:considerations:‌ (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance.performance.‌ (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period.evaluations.‌

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company. (2) Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue may, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be prohibited from working on future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. AMS Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting 7 will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may also allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreement. (3) The MOA holder must may be required to re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOAMOA will not be exercised. (4) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it may remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received been awarded contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance. (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period.

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s 's company. (2) Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s 's company which changes the MOA holder’s 's small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue may, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be prohibited from working on future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s 's choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s 's choice. AMS Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting 7 will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may also allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreementgovernment. (3) The MOA holder must may be required to re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOAMOA will not be exercised. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised), even after if the MOA holder re-certifies that it is no longer a small business at the MOA level. (4) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it the MOA holder may retain the 8(a) status for the remaining of the base or option period of the MOA. A graduated 8(a) MOA holder may recertify and remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor holder must be certified as an active SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations: (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received been awarded contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance. (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period. The Government may require the Contractor to submit a current Open Ratings Report with a score of 80 or above, as part of the past performance information.

EXIT STRATEGY/OFF RAMP AT THE OPTION PERIOD. AND RECERTIFICATION (1) The MOA holder must inform the Contracting Officer of any pending merger or acquisition and the eventual merger or acquisition of the MOA holder’s company.company.‌ (2) Any time during the life of the MOA, in the event of a merger or an acquisition of the MOA holder’s company which changes the MOA holder’s small business status, the MOA holder may not pursue future eFAST contracts or task orders as a prime contractor. contractor.‌ If the MOA holder/Contractor is working on active contract(s) or task order(s) with option periods, the Contractor may be required to submit a transition plan for each contract or task order, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, to transition work to another MOA holder of the Government’s choice, or propose performing work as a subcontractor under another MOA holder of the Government’s choice. Clause 3.6.1-7: Limitations on Subcontracting will not be applicable in this situation. The new contract or task order will maintain previous contract labor rates, unless the new Contractor offers lower rates. However, the Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to continue perform work under the current contract or task order, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. If the acquiring company wishes to remain in the eFAST program, it must submit documentation for novation. The Government will consider if it is in the best interest of the Government to process a novation agreement. (3) The MOA holder must re-certify its business size status every five (5) years or before an option period is exercised at the MOA level. The MOA holder retains the small business status, including associated NAICS code size standards until recertification. If the MOA holder re- certifies itself as other than a small business at the time of the recertification, the Government will not exercise an option for the MOA.MOA.‌ (4) If the MOA holder graduates out of the 8(a) status, it may remain in the eFAST program as a small business, as long as it meets the SBA small business size standards for the NAICS code(s) for which it qualifies under the program. program.‌ At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an 8(a) business in order to pursue 8(a) set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the 8(a) status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (5) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active active‌ SDVOSB in xxx.xxxxxx.xxx in order to pursue SDVOSB set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the SDVOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised).exercised).‌ (6) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active WOSB in the SBA WOSB program or by a third-party certifier in order to pursue WOSB set- aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the WOSB status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (7) At the contract or task order level, the MOA holder/Contractor must be certified as an active HUBZone small business in the SBA HUBZone program in order to pursue HUBZone set-aside opportunities. The MOA holder/Contractor retains the HUBZone status, including associated NAICS code size standards until the end of a contract or task order (with all option periods exercised). (8) Prior to exercising the option period of the MOA, the Government will review the MOA with the (not limited to) following considerations:considerations:‌ (a) The MOA holder/Contractor should have received contract(s) or task order(s) cumulatively at least $100,000 in total contract or task order value during the current MOA period of performance. Alternatively, the MOA holder/Contractor should have submitted responsive proposals at least five (5) times during the current MOA period of performance.performance.‌ (b) The MOA holder/Contractor must have received successful past performance evaluation as a condition for the exercise of the option period.period.‌