032-1 Solicitation.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

NW-WG3400-23-00267

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TYRAN CLAYPOOL

TYRAN.CLAYPOOL@NOAA.GOV 317-748-2983

2:00 PM ET

AJ830023

NOAA/AGO/EAD

601 E 12TH STREET

ROOM 1734

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

325998

See Schedule see continuation page for line item details.

See Schedule

FEB 28, 2023

Please

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

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SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NSN: 6850-01-288-7922

ASN: D111-153

0001 PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 100%, PACKAGED IN QUART

CONTAINERS WITH TWO QUART CONTAINERS PER

BOX

SPECIFICATION D111-153-SP004.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BASE, QUART CONTAINER,

FOR USE WITH ALL (F&P) FISCHER & PORTER

GAUGES, AND (AWPAG) ALL WEATHER

PRECIPITATION ACCUMULATION GAUGES IN

ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHED SPECIFICATION

NO. D111-153-SP004.

PACKAGED 2 EACH ONE-QUART CONTAINERS PER

BOX. NOTE: THE QUART CONTAINERS MUST HAVE

FLAT SIDES.

CONTRACTOR SHALL DELIVER FOUR (4) UNITS

OF THE PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PACKAGED AS

SPECIFIED ABOVE, FOR PRE-PRODUCTION

SAMPLES IAW THE ABOVE-IDENTIFIED

SPECIFICATION. (THE GOVERNMENT MAY

ELECT TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR PRE-

PRODUCTION SAMPLES IF THE VENDOR HAS

PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED PROPYLENE GLYCOL

UNDER THE SPECIFICATION. THE POC FOR THIS

ACTIVITY IS MIKE CLARK mike.clark@noaa.gov -

301-427-9651) SAMPLES SHALL BE DELIVERED

WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT

OF PURCHASE ORDER AS FIRST ARTICLES.

ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION WILL BE PERFORMED

AT THE GOVERNMENT FACILITY (NATIONAL

RECONDITIONING CENTER, 14200 MERRITT Rd, GRANDVIEW, MO 64030) UPON RECEIPT OF

WRITTEN GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE, (OR IN THE

CASE WHERE THE PRE-PRODUCTION DELIVERY

HAS BEEN WAIVED) THE BALANCE OF THE ORDER

SHALL BE DELIVERED WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS.

EARLIER DELIVERY AND PARTIAL SHIPMENTS

ARE ACCEPTABLE AND ENCOURAGED AT NO

ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT.

ITEMS DELIVERED UNDER THIS CONTRACT

SHALL BE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED IN SHIPPING

BOXES/CONTAINERS SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY

BY COMMON CARRIER, AND LABELED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE "NATIONAL WEATHER

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMERCIAL

VENDORS FOR MARKING AND BAR CODING

SUPPLIES FOR SHIPMENT TO THE NATIONAL

LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER FOR ALL

CONTRACTS".

DELIVERY DATE: 06/30/2023

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER

14200 MERRITT ROAD

GRANDVIEW MO 64030

4032.00 EA

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Table of Contents

Offeror Instructions

1352.213-70 Evaluation Using SAP

NWS Specifications For Packaged Propylene Glycol

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.212-4CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(NOV 2021)

52.204-26COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.212-3OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC

2022)

52.212-5CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

52.232-40PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1330-52.242-70SUBMITTAL OF INVOICES

1330-52.243-70REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2017)

1330-52.270-304NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2022)

52.209-4 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--GOVERNMENT TESTING (SEP 1989)

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CLAUSES

Offeror Instructions

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OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS

Faxed or mailed quotes will not be accepted. Quotes should be emailed to tyran.claypool@noaa.gov.

Emailed quotes must be received by the due date and time to be considered within the deadline.

Quoters must submit all questions concerning this solicitation by email within five days of the issuance of this solicitation.

The government reserves the right to make a comparative evaluation of quotes in determining best value in accordance with far 13.106-2(b) (3).

“Best value” means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.

Eastern region acquisition division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the system for award management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in Sam. contractors active in SAM have a unique entity identifier (UEI) that is used to do business with the federal government. The government has moved to a free new, non-proprietary identifier that will have to be requested in, and assigned by, the system for award management (Sam.gov). You can register and access the site by going to www.sam.gov.

The following information is to be returned:

1) Page 1 (complete blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c)

2) Page 3 (fill in your quote/prices)

3) Your unique entity identifier (UEI) number

4) Contractor representations and certifications shall be completed in the system for award management (www.sam.gov). Contractors shall provide a statement that they either are or are not registered and active in SAM.

5) Your response to 1352.209-74(c), organizational conflict of interest. Contractors shall provide a statement that they either do or do not have a conflict of interest.

6) As requested in car clause 1352.213-70, provide your response to the factors used to evaluate quotes.

7) The naics for this solicitation is 325998. Verify your business size is a small business under this naics (yes or no).

8) An email address and telephone number where you can be reached for future correspondence.

CONTRACTORS WHO DO NOT RESPOND TO #1-8 MAY BE CONSIDERED NON-COMPLIANT WITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOLICITATION AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER FOR AWARD.

1352.213-70 Evaluation Using SAP

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1352.213-70 Evaluation utilizing simplified acquisition procedures.

As prescribed in 48 CFR

1313.106-2-70, insert the following provision:

Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (APR 2010)

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

1. Price. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the price is significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of price will be completed by adding the total of CLIN(s).

2. Past Performance. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

a. The offeror shall provide a list of at least two, but no more than three, past performances. Past performances shall include the following information: Company name or Government agency, name of project, address, contract person’s name, phone number, and email address.

(End of clause)

NWS Specifications For Packaged Propylene Glycol

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Specification No. D111-153-SP004

Dec. 3, 2013

Supersedes

Specification No. D111-153-SP003

Nov. 1, 2010

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

ENGINEERING DIVISION

Specification For

Packaged Units of PROPYLENE-GLYCOL

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NWS Specification No. D111-153-SP004 Dec.3, 2013

Table of Contents

NWS Specification No. D111-153-SP004 Dec. 3, 2013

1 SCOPE

1.1 Scope

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Documents Government

2.1.1 Standards

2.2 Document Sources

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Requirements

3.1.1 Item Definition

3.1.2 Major Components

3.2 Product Characteristics

3.2.1 Functional Environment

3.3 Formulation

3.3.1 Chemical Properties

3.3.2 Physical Properties

3.3.3 Toxic Products

3.4 Container

3.4.1 Container Details

3.4.2 Container Source

3.4.3 Quantity

3.4.4 Labels

3.4.5 Packaging and Marking

3.5 Samples

3.5.1 Preproduction Samples

3.5.2 Production Lot Samples

3.6 Workmanship

3.7 Precedence of Documents

3.7.1 Notification

4 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 General

4.2 Acceptance Test and Inspection Provisions

4.2.1 Performance of Tests and Inspections

4.2.2 Contractor Services and Materials

4.3 Rejection

4.4 Compliance Documentation

4.4.1 Materials and Process Certification

4.4.2 Certification Reports

4.5 Sample Inspections

4.5.1 Preproduction Sample Inspection

4.5.2 Production Sample Inspection

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4.5.3 Reinspection

4.6 Inspection Procedures

4.6.1 Sample Inspection

4.6.2 General Inspection

5 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 Preservation and Packaging

5.2 Packaging Details

5.3 Marking

5.3.1 Special Marking

6 NOTES

6.1 Intended Use

6.2 Ordering Data

6.2.1 Procurement Details

6.2.2 Samples

6.2.3 Certifications and Reports

6.2.4 Shipment

APPENDIX A ................................................. 6-1

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

National Weather Service

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Dec. 3, 2013

Supersedes

SPECIFICATION FOR

Packaged Units of PROPYLENE GLYCOL

1 SCOPE

1.1 Scope.

This specification defines the requirements for the manufacture, test, acceptance, and delivery of packaged units of Propylene

Glycol suitable for use in National Weather Service (NWS) recording precipitation gauges.

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Documents Government.

The following documents, form part of this specification to the extent specified herein. The document revision in effect shall be the issue in effect on the date of solicitation for bids or proposals.

2.1.1 Standards.

FEDERAL: Title: Remarks:

Fed. Std. 102b Preservation, packing, and packing levels

See paragraph 5.1 &

5.2 (herein)

Fed. Std. 123d Marking for Shipment See paragraph 5.3

(herein)

2.2 Document Sources.

Single copies of federal specifications and standards required for bidding purposes are available at the regional General

Services Administration offices.

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3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Requirements.

The Propylene Glycol unit shall be manufactured, tested, inspected, and packaged for delivery as specified in applicable paragraphs of this specification. Preproduction tests shall be completed prior to the manufacture of the production units.

3.1.1 Item Definition.

A unit of Propylene Glycol shall be defined as one 32 ounce

(nominal) container properly filled and labeled as specified herein. The Propylene Glycol is used to melt snowfall that accumulates inside the NWS recording precipitation gage.

3.1.2 Major Components.

a. Propylene-glycol - pure technical grade, USP/EP (food grade)

b. Container with labels

3.2 Product Characteristics.

The Propylene Glycol shall contain the chemical compounds required to conform to the requirements of this specification.

3.2.1 Functional Environment.

The Propylene Glycol shall perform as an anti-icing agent by not forming a solid when diluted with 50 percent water at a temperature of -30°F, nominal values.

3.3 Formulation.

The Propylene Glycol (PG) shall be pure, high quality, technical grade or USP/EP grade (food grade), propylene-glycol. This grade of PG is a clear, colorless, practically odorless, and slightly viscous liquid.

3.3.1 Chemical Properties.

The Propylene Glycol shall have a pH value in the range of

6.5 minimum to 8.2 maximum.

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3.3.2 Physical Properties.

The specific gravity of the Propylene Glycol shall be 1.04 ±

2% when measured at ambient room temperature.

3.3.3 Toxic Products.

The Contractor shall provide the current toxicological data and formulations required to evaluate the safety of the Propylene

Glycol and provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that complies with OSHA code 29 CFR 1910.1200.

3.4 Container.

The container shall be of one quart capacity and shall be constructed to withstand shipment and storage without leakage when packaged as specified.

3.4.1 Container Details.

The container shall be shaped for cubic efficiency by being generally rectangular in shape and shall be in accordance with the following:

a. The container material shall be of high density polyethylene. Any color is acceptable.

b. The pouring neck shall be threaded to accept a cap and shall be suitable for air-tight hermetic sealing. A foil seal shall be secured over the pouring orifice after the container is filled.

c. A cap shall be supplied and fitted to each filled/sealed bottle, and contain an additional seal to ensure sealing after the foil seal is removed.

d. The container shall not be oversized and should have a maximum capacity of 38 fluid ounces or less.

e. The container shall be the same for the whole order lot.

f. The container may be direct printed or use labels to contain the information specified in 3.4.4 and following. Other Vendor information may also be on the container.

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3.4.2 Container Source.

The vendor shall choose the container source.

3.4.3 Quantity.

Each container shall be filled with 32 +/- 1 fluid ounces of the specified propylene-glycol.

3.4.4 Labels.

If labels are used, each container shall have durable self-adhesive, smudge-proof labels attached to the wider sides of the container. Printing shall be sized for normal unaided eyesight. The labels/printing shall have the instruction information in the format as specified in Appendix A.

3.4.5 Packaging and Marking.

The units shall be packaged two to a box/carton and marked, in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.

3.5 Samples.

The Contractor shall provide the required samples for the preproduction and production acceptance inspections. The

Government may subject any unit to spectrographic, chromatographic, and spectrophotometric methods or any other measurements deemed necessary by the Government to facilitate comparison between the preproduction samples and the production samples subsequently delivered for acceptance.

3.5.1 Preproduction Samples.

The Contractor shall manufacture a preproduction sample for approval by the Government prior to the quantity production of the Propylene Glycol units on contract. This sample shall consist of four units of the Propylene Glycol formulated, quantified, and in labeled containers packaged, and marked for delivery as specified in paragraphs 3.3 through 3.4.5.

3.5.2 Production Lot Samples.

The Contractor shall select and inspect the production lot samples from each production lot (i.e. from the same mix or batch) at random at a rate of four Propylene Glycol units per production lot of 2,000 units as defined by paragraph 3.1.1.

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3.6 Workmanship.

Workmanship shall be the highest quality consistent with accepted industrial standards utilized by manufacturers of similar material, and shall comply with applicable standards and requirements to produce an uncontaminated and consistent product. With the delivery of each lot submitted for Government acceptance, the Contractor shall visually inspect each unit for completeness as follows:

a. Containers sealed with foil

b. Container caps tight

c. Labels attached and smudge-free

d. Two units in each carton

e. Material Safety Data Sheets in each carton

f. Packaging marked as required

3.7 Precedence of Documents.

Should the requirements or provisions of the purchase contract, this specification or referenced documents be in conflict, the following order of precedence shall prevail:

a. Purchase contract

b. This specification

c. Referenced standards and specifications

3.7.1 Notification.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government

Contracting Officer, in writing, of any conflict or apparent conflict with the requirements in this specification.

4 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 General.

Acceptance of any Propylene Glycol unit by the Government shall be contingent upon such unit(s) complying with the requirements of this specification as demonstrated by meeting the "Quality

Assurance Provisions" specified herein. Government acceptance of the preproduction Propylene Glycol samples or any production Propylene Glycol unit shall not be construed as a waiver of any specified requirement.

4.2 Acceptance Test and Inspection Provisions.

The Contractor shall demonstrate to the Government that each

Propylene Glycol unit complies with the technical requirements of this specification by conducting the following required

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classes of tests and inspections and any other necessary tests and inspections to assure compliance.

a. Preproduction sample inspection (4.5.1)

b. Production sample inspection (4.5.2)

4.2.1 Performance of Tests and Inspections.

The Contractor shall perform all tests and inspections at the

Contractor's facility or any other facility approved by the

Government. The Government will witness and review all tests and inspections and use the results in the determination of the acceptance of each Propylene Glycol unit. The Government reserves the right to waive any test or inspection and to perform any or all inspections deemed necessary to assure that each Propylene Glycol unit complies with the requirements of this specification at any time during the contract period.

4.2.2 Contractor Services and Materials.

The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, facilities, equipment, and personnel required to perform all tests and inspections. Except as otherwise specified, the

Contractor may utilize his own facilities or any commercial laboratory acceptable to the Government.

4.3 Rejection.

In the event any Propylene Glycol unit fails to comply with any requirement of this specification, the Government will reject the entire lot from which the Propylene Glycol unit represents. The Contractor shall determine the cause of noncompliance, at no additional cost to the Government, and submit remedial procedures for approval prior to re-inspection.

4.4 Compliance Documentation.

4.4.1 Materials and Process Certification.

The Contractor shall certify, in writing, signed by the

Contractor's Official Quality Control Representative, acknowledging that each unit submitted for Government acceptance is manufactured from the specified materials and produced in accordance with all the requirements of this specification.

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4.4.2 Certification Reports.

The Contractor shall provide a written report, signed by the

Contractor's Official Quality Control Representative, listing the actual measurements, tests, and inspection results as indicated in Table I.

4.5 Sample Inspections.

4.5.1 Preproduction Sample Inspection.

The Contractor shall inspect and test two of the four preproduction samples of paragraph 3.5.1 in accordance with the inspection procedures of paragraph 4.6 and as specified in Table

I. Rejection shall be as specified in paragraph 4.3. The remaining two units, packaged as required by Section 5, and the documentation required by paragraph 4.4 shall be delivered to the Government for approval.

4.5.2 Production Sample Inspection.

The Contractor shall select the samples in accordance with paragraph 3.5.2 and shall inspect these samples in accordance with the inspection procedures of paragraph 4.6 and as specified in Table I. Rejection shall be as specified in paragraph 4.3. The documentation required by paragraph 4.4 shall be delivered concurrently with the production lot to the

Government for approval.

4.5.3 Reinspection.

Reinspection by the Contractor shall only be permitted after the remedial procedures of paragraph 4.3 have been approved by the

Government Contracting Officer. These procedures shall establish whether reinspection shall include all the inspection procedures of paragraph 4.6 or only those that revealed the cause(s) for the initial rejection. Reinspected units shall be designated as such by the Contractor and shall be delivered only after the compliance documentation of paragraph 4.4 meets the approval of the Government Representative.

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Table I Inspection Schedule

Requirements

Test

Paragraph

Remarks

3.2.1 Functional Environment* 4.6.1.4 Test

3.3 Formulation* 4.4.1 Certification

3.3.1 Chemical Properties* 4.6.1.3 Measurement

3.3.2 Physical Properties* 4.6.1.2 Measurement

3.3.3 Toxic Products 4.6.2.3 Certification (MSDS)

3.4.1 Container Details* 4.6.1.5 Measurement

3.4.3 Quantity 4.6.1.1 Measurement

3.4.4 Labels 4.6.2.1 Inspection

3.4.5 Packaging for Shipment 4.6.2.2 Inspection

3.5.1 Preproduction Samples* 4.5.1 Test

3.5.2 Production Lot Samples* 4.5.2 Test

3.6 Workmanship 4.5.2.4 Inspection

*Preproduction and Production samples

0nly

See Paragraphs 4.4.1 and 4.4.2

4.6 Inspection Procedures.

4.6.1 Sample Inspection.

The Contractor shall inspect each sample unit in accordance with the inspection schedule of Table I on an individual basis starting with the general inspections of paragraph 4.6.2.

The actual test measurements from the following paragraphs shall be recorded as required in paragraph 4.4.2.

4.6.1.1 Quantity.

The Contractor shall certify, in writing, signed by the

Contractor's official Quality Control Representative, acknowledging that the quantity of Propylene Glycol in each container complies with the requirements of paragraph 3.4.3.

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4.6.1.2 Specific Gravity Test.

The Contractor shall determine the specific gravity of the

Propylene Glycol at room temperature using at Fisher Scientific model 1065 Hydrometer or equivalent for compliance with the requirements of paragraph 3.3.2.

4.6.1.3 Chemical Properties.

The Contractor shall determine the Ph value of the Propylene

Glycol of each unit for compliance with the requirements of paragraph 3.3.1 as follows:

a. Dilute the contents from each sample unit with an equal amount of distilled water.

b. Determine the Ph value of the diluted Propylene

Glycol from each unit using conventional Ph test methods

(save samples for next test).

4.6.1.4 Low Temperature Test.

The Contractor shall pour each diluted unit into separate containers, and then place them in a low temperature box, operating at -30°F +/- 5°F. After 3 hours: the Contractor shall determine the compliance of each sample unit with the requirements of paragraph 3.2.1. Discard the test samples properly after results are recorded and witnessed.

4.6.1.5 Container.

The Contractor shall visually examine each sample container for deficiencies and measure its total capacity by filling the empty container with tap water for compliance with the requirements of paragraph 3.4.1.

4.6.2 General Inspection.

The Contractor shall conduct the following inspections on each unit of each lot prior to delivery to the Government for acceptance.

4.6.2.1 Labels/Printing.

The Contractor shall visually examine the labels/printing on each unit for compliance with the requirements of paragraph

3.4.4.

4.6.2.2 Packaging for Shipment.

The Contractor shall examine each carton for compliance with the requirements of paragraph 3.4.5.

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4.6.2.3 Toxic Products.

The Contractor shall provide, in each carton, the toxicological data (MSDS) as required by paragraph 3.3.3.

4.6.2.4 Workmanship.

Prior to conducting the procedures of paragraph 4.6.1.1, the

Contractor shall visually examine each test sample for compliance with the workmanship requirements of paragraph 3.6:

a. Carton properly sealed and marked.

b. No evidence of leakage in any position.

c. MSDS present.

d. Container and label free of rough handling marks or smudges.

e. Seal installed in cap.

f. Proper installation of foil seal before opening.

g. Contents of the container free of impurities or sediment.

5 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 Preservation and Packaging.

Preservation and packaging shall be in accordance with

Federal Standard 102b, Level B. Preservation and packaging shall afford adequate protection against deterioration, and physical damage to the units during multiple reshipment, handling, and known storage conditions for periods of approximately but not exceeding 1 year.

5.2 Packaging Details.

The filled containers shall be packed with dividers in standard shipping cartons, two containers per carton including a copy of the MSDS. The cartons shall be protected from damage due to overstacking and tight strapping. The packing shall meet the requirements for continental U.S. shipment in accordance with commercial practice to insure carrier acceptance and safe transportation at the lowest surface rate to the NOAA warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri (or any other location in the contiguous U.S.).

5.3 Marking.

In addition to any special marking required by the contract, all cartons, shipping boxes, and crates shall be marked with letters at least 3/8-inch high and 3/16-inch wide in waterproof

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ink or paint to identify the contents in accordance with Federal

Standard 123d. Hand lettering is not authorized.

5.3.1 Special Marking.

In addition to the standard marking information, special marking shall be added as follows:

[NSN barcode (3 of 9 format)]

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

TWO 1-QT. PLASTIC BOTTLES

NSN: 6850-01-288-7922

WSN: D111-153

NWS SPEC. NO.: D111-153-SP004

CONTRACT NO.:

MANUFACTURER NAME (OPTIONAL)

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: MM/YY*

Manufacturer's name and address (optional)

*MM/YY represents the month (in one or two digits) and the year (in two digits).

6 NOTES

6.1 Intended Use.

The information in this section is for background and instructions to the Government Contracting Officer.

6.2 Ordering Data.

Procurement documents should state the specific title, number, and date of this specification and any exceptions.

6.2.1 Procurement Details.

Item description information is provided by paragraph 3.1.1.

6.2.2 Samples.

The preproduction and production samples (see paragraphs 3.5.1 and 3.5.2) must not be waived. Government approval of the preproduction sample test results are required prior to start of the production lot. Preproduction and production samples and test results should be addressed in the procurement document

(these samples are expended in testing and the effect on the net delivered lot should be considered).

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6.2.3 Certifications and Reports.

The materials and process certification of paragraph

4.4.1 and the certification report of paragraph 4.4.2 are required deliverables.

6.2.4 Shipment.

The procurement document should require information on method of palletizing to assure undamaged containers.

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APPENDIX A

CONTAINER LABELS

PROPYLENE GLYCOL FOR

RECORDING PRECIPITATION GAUGES

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: MM/YY* LOT NO.:_________

NATIONAL STOCK NO. 6850-01-288-7922

(Specification No. D111-153-SP004)

INSTRUCTIONS:

A. Gauge Preparation:

1. At the beginning of the season for snow or freezing temperatures, complete the following:

a. Remove and store funnel. Replace when season ends.

b. Empty, clean, and replace the bucket.

B Addition of Propylene Glycol:

1. FISCHER & PORTER GAUGE:

Pour contents of two of these containers into the collector.

DO NOT ADD WATER OR MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GAUGE AFTER

THE PROPYLENE GLYCOL HAS BEEN ADDED.

C. General

1. Stir the Propylene Glycol solution occasionally, especially after rain or snow, to mix well.

2. Empty the Fischer & Porter gauge only when it records near the 10-inch level. DO NOT ADJUST readings.

*MM/YY represents the month (in one or two digits) and the year (in two digits).

LABEL ONE

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Specification. No. D111-153-SP003

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CAUTION: Contains PROPYLENE-GLYCOL. Propylene-glycol may cause eye irritation. In case of eye contact immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists after flushing, contact a physician. Prolonged contract with skin is essentially non-irritating. However, in case of contact with skin wash off with soap and water. If swallowed no adverse health effects are expected. However, do not induce vomiting since aspiration into the lungs may cause lipoid pneumonia. Do not store in open or unlabeled containers. Keep away from children and animals.

LABEL TWO

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-16)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-18)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) (Reference 52.212-4)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.233-71)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that

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use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section;

and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-- It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End Of Provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

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(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry'' have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB)concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L.

110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"

(1) Means a small business concern

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002," means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part…