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@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ the following clause:</p>
                <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e19">
                   <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(a)</ph>
                   <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Definitions.</i> As
-used in this clause-</p>
+used in this clause&#8212;</p>
                <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e25">
                   <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Cannibalize</i>means
 to remove parts from Government property for use or for installation
@@ -61,19 +61,19 @@ under the entire contract.</p>
                   </ol>
                </p>
                <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e53">
-                  <i outputclass="Term" xtrc="d3633e90" xtrf="_52.245-1">Contractor’s
-managerial personnel</i> means the Contractor’s directors, officers,
+                  <i outputclass="Term" xtrc="d3633e90" xtrf="_52.245-1">Contractor's
+managerial personnel</i> means the Contractor's directors, officers,
 managers, superintendents, or equivalent representativeswho have
 supervision or direction of-<ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e89">
                      <li class="- topic/li ">
                         <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e59">
                            <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(1)</ph> All or substantially all of the
-Contractor’s business;</p>
+Contractor's business;</p>
                      </li>
                      <li class="- topic/li ">
                         <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e64">
                            <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(2)</ph> All or
-substantially all of the Contractor’s operation at any one plant
+substantially all of the Contractor's operation at any one plant
 or separate location; or</p>
                      </li>
                      <li class="- topic/li ">
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ include intellectual property and software.</p>
                   <i outputclass="Term" xtrc="d3633e161" xtrf="_52.245-1">Loss
 of Government property</i> means unintended, unforeseen or accidental
 loss, damage or destruction to Government property that reduces
-the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss
+the Government's expected economic benefits of the property. Loss
 of Government property does not include purposeful destructive testing,
 obsolescence, normal wear and tear or manufacturing defects. Loss
 of Government property includes, but is not limited to-<ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e148">
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ in the contract; and</p>
                      <li class="- topic/li ">
                         <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e173">
                            <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(2)</ph> For contractor-acquired
-property, the cost derived from the Contractor’s records that reflect
+property, the cost derived from the Contractor's records that reflect
 consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.</p>
                      </li>
                   </ol>
@@ -242,14 +242,14 @@ that are necessary and appropriate for the performance of this contract
                   </li>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e190">
-                        <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(2)</ph> The Contractor’s
+                        <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(2)</ph> The Contractor's
 responsibility extends from the initial acquisition and receipt
 of property, through stewardship, custody, and use until formally
 relieved of responsibility by authorized means, including delivery,
 consumption, expending, sale (as surplus property), or other disposition,
 or via a completed investigation, evaluation, and final determination
 for lost property. This requirement applies to all Government property
-under the Contractor’s accountability, stewardship, possession or
+under the Contractor's accountability, stewardship, possession or
 control, including its vendors or subcontractors (see paragraph
 (f)(1)(v) of this clause).</p>
                   </li>
@@ -289,7 +289,7 @@ provided for in this contract or approved by the Contracting Officer.</p>
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e217">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(2)</ph> Modifications
 or alterations of Government property are prohibited, unless they
-are-</p>
+are&#8212;</p>
                      <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e337">
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e223">
@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ by the dates stated in the contract.</p>
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e261">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(i)</ph> If the property
 is not delivered to the Contractor by the dates stated in the contract,
-the Contracting Officer shall, upon the Contractor’s timely written
+the Contracting Officer shall, upon the Contractor's timely written
 request, consider an equitable adjustment to the contract.</p>
                         </li>
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
@@ -354,11 +354,11 @@ request, consider an equitable adjustment to the contract.</p>
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(ii)</ph> In the
 event property is received by the Contractor, or for Government-furnished
 property after receipt and installation, in a condition not suitable
-for its intended use, the Contracting Officer shall, upon the Contractor’s timely
+for its intended use, the Contracting Officer shall, upon the Contractor's timely
 written request, advise the Contractor on a course of action to
 remedy the problem. Such action may include repairing, replacing,
 modifying, returning, or otherwise disposing of the property at
-the Government’s expense. Upon completion of the required action(s),
+the Government's expense. Upon completion of the required action(s),
 the Contracting Officer shall consider an equitable adjustment to
 the contract (see also paragraph (f)(1)(ii)(A) of this clause).</p>
                         </li>
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ The Contractor will be given the opportunity to inspect such property
 prior to the property being provided. In such cases, the Government
 makes no warranty with respect to the serviceability and/or suitability
 of the property for contract performance. Any repairs, replacement,
-and/or refurbishment shall be at the Contractor’s expense.</p>
+and/or refurbishment shall be at the Contractor's expense.</p>
                         </li>
                      </ol>
                   </li>
@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ and/or refurbishment shall be at the Contractor’s expense.</p>
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e281">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(i)</ph> The
-Contracting Officer may by written notice, at any time-</p>
+Contracting Officer may by written notice, at any time&#8212;</p>
                            <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e458">
                               <li class="- topic/li ">
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e287">
@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ authority to use property.</p>
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e302">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(ii)</ph> Upon
 completion of any action(s) under paragraph (d)(3)(i) of this clause,
-and the Contractor’s timely written request, the Contracting Officer
+and the Contractor's timely written request, the Contracting Officer
 shall consider an equitable adjustment to the contract.</p>
                         </li>
                      </ol>
@@ -462,14 +462,14 @@ line items under Fixed-Price contracts</i>.</p>
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(i)</ph> Title
 to all property purchased by the Contractor for which the Contractor
 is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this
-contract shall pass to and vest in the Government upon the vendor’s
+contract shall pass to and vest in the Government upon the vendor's
 delivery of such property.</p>
                         </li>
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e337">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(ii)</ph> Title
 to all other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the
-Contractor, shall pass to and vest in the Government upon-</p>
+Contractor, shall pass to and vest in the Government upon&#8212;</p>
                            <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e563">
                               <li class="- topic/li ">
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e343">
@@ -638,7 +638,7 @@ and disclose physical inventory results. A final physical inventory
 shall be performed upon contract completion or termination. The
 Property Administrator may waive this final inventory requirement,
 depending on the circumstances (<i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">e.g.</i>, overall reliability
-of the Contractor’s system or the property is to be transferred
+of the Contractor's system or the property is to be transferred
 to a follow-on contract).</p>
                         </li>
                         <li class="- topic/li " props="Runin">
@@ -659,7 +659,7 @@ extent of liability for loss of Government property.</p>
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e507">
                                     <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(B)</ph> The Contractor
 shall assure its subcontracts are properly administered and reviews
-are periodically performed to determine the adequacy of the subcontractor’s
+are periodically performed to determine the adequacy of the subcontractor's
 property management system.</p>
                               </li>
                            </ol>
@@ -766,7 +766,7 @@ and authorities were notified.</p>
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e599">
                                     <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(C)</ph> Unless
 the contract provides otherwise, the Contractor shall be relieved
-of stewardship responsibility and liability for property when-</p>
+of stewardship responsibility and liability for property when&#8212;</p>
                                  <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e1027">
                                     <li class="- topic/li " outputclass="italic" xtrf="52.245-1_d177e609">
                                        <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e605">
@@ -826,7 +826,7 @@ not owned by the Government.</p>
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(ix)</ph>
                               <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Maintenance</i>.
 The Contractor shall properly maintain Government property. The
-Contractor’s maintenance program shall enable the identification,
+Contractor's maintenance program shall enable the identification,
 disclosure, and performance of normal and routine preventative maintenance
 and repair. The Contractor shall disclose and report to the Property
 Administrator the need for replacement and/or capital rehabilitation.</p>
@@ -862,12 +862,12 @@ analysis.</p>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e668">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(1)</ph> The Government shall have access
-to the Contractor’s premises and all Government property, at reasonable
+to the Contractor's premises and all Government property, at reasonable
 times, for the purposes of reviewing, inspecting and evaluating
-the Contractor’s property management plan(s), systems, procedures,
+the Contractor's property management plan(s), systems, procedures,
 records, and supporting documentation that pertains to Government
 property. This access includes all site locations and, with the
-Contractor’s consent, all subcontractor premises.</p>
+Contractor's consent, all subcontractor premises.</p>
                   </li>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e673">
@@ -878,7 +878,7 @@ Government personnel and shall be appropriately safeguarded.</p>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e678">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(3)</ph> Should
-it be determined by the Government that the Contractor’s (or subcontractor’s)
+it be determined by the Government that the Contractor's (or subcontractor's)
 property management practices are inadequate or not acceptable for
 the effective management and control of Government property under
 this contract, or present an undue risk to the Government, the Contractor
@@ -900,7 +900,7 @@ Liability for Government Property.</i>
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(1)</ph> Unless otherwise
 provided for in the contract, the Contractor shall not be liable
 for loss of Government property furnished or acquired under this
-contract, except when any one of the following applies-</p>
+contract, except when any one of the following applies&#8212;</p>
                      <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e1213">
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e696">
@@ -916,21 +916,21 @@ of insurance costs shall be determined in accordance with <xref base="i1085185"
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e704">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(ii)</ph> Loss
 of Government property that is the result of willful misconduct
-or lack of good faith on the part of the Contractor’s managerial
+or lack of good faith on the part of the Contractor's managerial
 personnel.</p>
                         </li>
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e709">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(iii)</ph> The
-Contracting Officer has, in writing, revoked the Government’s assumption
+Contracting Officer has, in writing, revoked the Government's assumption
 of risk for loss of Government property due to a determination under
-paragraph (g) of this clause that the Contractor’s property management
+paragraph (g) of this clause that the Contractor's property management
 practices are inadequate, and/or present an undue risk to the Government,
 and the Contractor failed to take timely corrective action. If the
 Contractor can establish by clear and convincing evidence that the
 loss of Government property occurred while the Contractor had adequate
 property management practices or the loss did not result from the
-Contractor’s failure to maintain adequate property management practices,
+Contractor's failure to maintain adequate property management practices,
 the Contractor shall not be held liable.</p>
                         </li>
                      </ol>
@@ -947,7 +947,7 @@ directs.</p>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e719">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(3)</ph> The Contractor
-shall do nothing to prejudice the Government’s rights to recover
+shall do nothing to prejudice the Government's rights to recover
 against third parties for any loss of Government property.</p>
                   </li>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
@@ -961,7 +961,7 @@ loss, as directed by the Contracting Officer.</p>
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e729">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(5)</ph> Upon the
 request of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall, at the
-Government’s expense, furnish to the Government all reasonable assistance
+Government's expense, furnish to the Government all reasonable assistance
 and cooperation, including the prosecution of suit and the execution
 of instruments of assignment in favor of the Government in obtaining
 recovery.</p>
@@ -1036,7 +1036,7 @@ remaining Contractor-acquired property, the Contractor may purchase
 the property at the unit acquisition cost if desired or make reasonable
 efforts to return unused property to the appropriate supplier at
 fair market value (less, if applicable, a reasonable restocking
-fee that is consistent with the supplier’s customary practices.)</p>
+fee that is consistent with the supplier's customary practices.)</p>
                         </li>
                      </ol>
                   </li>
@@ -1055,9 +1055,9 @@ as directed by the Plant Clearance Officer or authorizing official,
 shall use <xref class="- topic/xref "
                                     format="html"
                                     href="https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/inventory-disposal-schedule"
-                                    scope="external">Standard Form 1428</xref>,
+                                    scope="external">Standard Form 1428</xref>,
 Inventory Disposal Schedule or electronic equivalent, to identify
-and report-</p>
+and report&#8212;</p>
                            <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e1400">
                               <li class="- topic/li ">
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e803">
@@ -1085,7 +1085,7 @@ may annotate inventory disposal schedules to identify property the
 Contractor wishes to purchase from the Government, in the event
 that the property is offered for sale.</p>
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e822">
                            </p>
                         </li>
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
@@ -1107,7 +1107,7 @@ with the following:</p>
                               <li class="- topic/li ">
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e839">
                                     <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(A)</ph> Any additional information that
-may facilitate understanding of the property’s intended use.</p>
+may facilitate understanding of the property's intended use.</p>
                               </li>
                               <li class="- topic/li ">
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e844">
@@ -1157,12 +1157,12 @@ requirements</i>.</p>
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e882">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(i)</ph> The Contractor shall submit inventory
-disposal schedules to the Plant Clearance Officer no later than-</p>
+disposal schedules to the Plant Clearance Officer no later than&#8212;</p>
                            <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e1551">
                               <li class="- topic/li ">
                                  <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e888">
                                     <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(A)</ph> 30
-days following the Contractor’s determination that a property item
+days following the Contractor's determination that a property item
 is no longer required for performance of this contract;</p>
                               </li>
                               <li class="- topic/li ">
@@ -1197,7 +1197,7 @@ Officer direction, as appropriate.</p>
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e908">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(4)</ph>
                         <i class="+ topic/ph hi-d/i ">Corrections</i>.
-The Plant Clearance Officer may-</p>
+The Plant Clearance Officer may&#8212;</p>
                      <ol class="- topic/ol " id="d3599e1604">
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e916">
@@ -1232,7 +1232,7 @@ inventory schedule.</p>
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e944">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(i)</ph> The
 Contractor shall store the property identified on an inventory disposal
-schedule pending receipt of disposal instructions. The Government’s
+schedule pending receipt of disposal instructions. The Government's
 failure to furnish disposal instructions within 120 days following acceptance
 of an inventory disposal schedule may entitle the Contractor to
 an equitable adjustment for costs incurred to store such property
@@ -1241,12 +1241,12 @@ on or after the 121 st day.</p>
                         <li class="- topic/li ">
                            <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e949">
                               <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(ii)</ph> The Contractor
-shall obtain the Plant Clearance Officer’s approval to remove property
+shall obtain the Plant Clearance Officer's approval to remove property
 from the premises where the property is currently located prior
 to receipt of final disposition instructions. If approval is granted,
 any costs incurred by the Contractor to transport or store the property
 shall not increase the price or fee of any Government contract.
-The storage area shall be appropriate for assuring the property’s
+The storage area shall be appropriate for assuring the property's
 physical safety and suitability for use. Approval does not relieve
 the Contractor of any liability for such property under this contract.</p>
                         </li>
@@ -1306,7 +1306,7 @@ of Government property</i>.</p>
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e992">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(1)</ph> The Government
 shall not abandon sensitive property or termination inventory without
-the Contractor’s written consent.</p>
+the Contractor's written consent.</p>
                   </li>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e997">
@@ -1326,7 +1326,7 @@ of the repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification process.</p>
                   <li class="- topic/li ">
                      <p class="- topic/p " id="d3642e1007">
                         <ph class="- topic/ph " props="autonumber">(4)</ph> The Government
-has no obligation to restore or rehabilitate the Contractor’s premises
+has no obligation to restore or rehabilitate the Contractor's premises
 under any circumstances; however, if Government-furnished property
 is withdrawn or is unsuitable for the intended use, or if other
 Government property is substituted, then the equitable adjustment
@@ -1388,7 +1388,7 @@ Title to property (and other tangible personal property) purchased
 with funds available for research and having a unit acquisition
 cost of less than $5,000 shall vest in the Contractor upon acquisition
 or as soon thereafter as feasible; provided that the Contractor
-obtained the Contracting Officer’s approval before each acquisition.
+obtained the Contracting Officer's approval before each acquisition.
 Title to property purchased with funds available for research and
 having a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more shall vest as set
 forth in this contract. If title to property vests in the Contractor
@@ -1404,7 +1404,7 @@ to civil rights legislation, <xref class="- topic/xref "
                      href="http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3"
                      scope="external">42 U.S.C. 2000d</xref>. Before
 title is vested and by signing this contract, the Contractor accepts
-and agrees that-</p>
+and agrees that&#8212;</p>
             <p class="- topic/p " outputclass="List1">"No person in the United
 States or its outlying areas shall, on the ground of race, color,
 or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied