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Solicitation Number:1284LL22Q0033 Mt Kootenai Boat Launch and Dock Replacement Alvord Outdoor Classroom and Trail and Koocanusa Marina
| (i) | This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. |
| (ii) | This solicitation is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ). |
| (iii) | The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. |
| (iv) | This procurement is set aside for small business vendors. The NAICS code is 332999 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 Employees. |
(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule
| Item | |
| Supplies/Services | |
| Qty | |
| Unit of Issue | |
| Unit Price | |
| Total Price |
| 0001 |
| Alvord Floating dock and gangway |
| 1 |
| LS |
| $ |
| $ |
| 0002 |
| Koocanusa Floating dock and gangway |
| 1 |
| LS |
| $ |
| $ |
| 0003 |
| Delivery |
| 1 |
| LS |
| $ |
| $ |
TOTAL
Schedule Notes:
a) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments) Seeking to replace the old and damaged floating dock at the Alvord Outdoor Classroom and Trail with a high-quality floating dock and gangway that meet Forest Service Accessibility Standards. The current plastic dock is cracked and damaged and no longer has adequate floatation. The site is on a small, protected lake which is subject to moderate winds and natural wave action. The Dock will be left in the water year-round and should be designed to accommodate freeze thaw cycles with limited ice movement. The lake does not experience large fluctuations of water level, but it does change moderately between the seasons. The dock will serve as an observation and viewing location for users of the Alvord Trail. To be delivered to Alvord Lake Outdoor Classroom on the Kootenai National Forest, Montana.
Technical specifications for Alvord Lake Outdoor Classroom Dock:
1. Two (2) sections of 6’ by 20’ prefabricated floating dock and all connections (see photo 1 for layout) to be delivered and installed on site by vendor, ready for use by the public.
2. Contractor to provide a recommended attachment method with anchor attachment points and adequate retention to keep the dock in position and anchored during use.
a. The preference would be to have an anchoring system that ties into the shore and does not require interaction with the lakebed if possible.
b. Other acceptable methods include, but are not limited to, weighted cross chaining with deadmen or driven pile guides. Contractor to obtain necessary permits.
3. Dock frame should be constructed with either heavy-duty galvanized or painted steel truss framing that is corrosion resistant or marine grade aluminum.
4. Any material used in the dock structure, attachment points, bolts, screws, and hardware shall provide for resistance to rust and corrosion.
5. Ace Roto-Mold Float Drums filled with EPS foam, or industry equivalent CO approved polyethylene encased flotation.
6. Dock has adequate construction and design to remain in water during freeze and thaw cycles. Has the ability to be unhooked from the anchors to prevent ice damage during the winter.
7. Composite decking such as MoistureShield or Trex that has a wood-like aesthetic and is constructed with recycled and sustainable materials.
8. 4 feet wide (inside) by 20 feet long lightweight marine grade aluminum gangway that meets ADA requirements and has the following:
a. a railing with accessible interior width and design.
b. Dockside roller attached to the underside of the gangway or ramp and lands on the floating dock to allow the dock to rise and fall with fluctuating water levels
c. Transition plate fabricated from ¼’’ tread plate to provide a smooth transition from the gangway to the floating dock
d. Attachment points and connections for contractor’s anchor design if applicable.
e. Gangway, when installed, shall have a 1:12 or less (8.33 percent) gradient.
9. Deck and floatation should support a minimum live load of 30psf or 300 pounds concentrated load on any 2-oot by 2 foot area. Dock free board should float 8” above the water level with live load.
10. Docks should be equipped with wheel-chair curbing (bull rails) the perimeter of the dock that meet accessibility standards, minimum interior width of 60”.
Delivery location is approximately 6 miles northwest of Troy, MT off of Forest Road 14381. (See figures 5 and 6) The Alvord Boat Launch is located at the very northern end of the lake and provides water access to the dock location which is just south of the boat launch by 800 feet. See the attached photos and maps for site layout. The dock is to be installed near the Alvord outdoor classroom which is along the Alvord Lake Trail. There is not a road to the specific location where the dock will be installed. However, there is an ADA trail to the site which has a 48” tread width and can accommodate a small excavator or skid steer. The Alvord Boat Launch is located at the very northern end of the lake and provides water access to the dock location which is just south of the boat launch by 800 feet. See the attached photos and maps for site layout.
Seeking to replace the old and damaged floating dock at the Koocanusa Marina with a high-quality floating dock and gangway that meets Forest Service Accessibility Standards. The current plastic dock is cracked and damaged and no longer has adequate floatation. The site is on a large reservoir which is subject to high winds and substantial natural and boat-caused wave action. The Dock will be removed from the water during the winter and should be designed accordingly. The reservoir experiences large fluctuations of water level. To be delivered to the Koocanusa Marina Boat Launch on Lake Koocanusa, Kootenai National Forest, Montana.
Technical specifications for Koocanusa Marina Dock:
1. Dock to consist of two (2) 6’x20’ floating sections with a ramp and gangway configuration. Dock to be designed with a system that allows it to move up and down with varying water levels. See figure 7 for general drawing and layout.
2. Dock supports minimum weight of 60 lbs. per square foot, resist a 400-pound concentrated vertical load at any point on the deck surface without violation of the freeboard.
3. Dock frame should be constructed with either heavy-duty galvanized or painted steel truss framing that is corrosion resistant or marine grade aluminum.
4. Ace Roto-Mold Float Drums filled with EPS foam, or industry equivalent CO approved polyethylene encased flotation.
5. Composite decking such as MoistureShield or Trex that has a wood-like aesthetic and is constructed with recycled and sustainable materials.
6. Dock can withstand winds of 50MPH and accompanying wave action with minimum deflection both horizontally and vertically.
7. Dock without live weight floats level.
8. Modular design: can add or remove section to meet needs; sections easily attachable; when attached dock floats as a unit; connectors are rust resistant. Install a removable bumper at the end of the dock to cover modular connections (see Figure 8 for example).
9. Gangway with rails, transition plate and skid plate; includes mechanism that allows for dock to move with changes in water levels. Include a chock block system to prevent the dock from rolling downhill during dry storage (see Figure 9 for example).
10. Capable of being moved a minimum 1 mile with a regular ½ ton pickup truck with standard ball hitch, by one person.
11. Meet ADA guidelines for accessible boating facilities; wheelchair curbing (bull rail), gangway 1:12 slope, transition plate, handrails on gangway, dock minimum width 60", gangway minimum width 48".
12. Dock has the capacity to be used by four 20’ boats.
13. Dock and gangway require minimum maintenance; materials will withstand sun, water, and traffic without the need to paint or resurface for 10 years.
Delivery location is located on the eastern shore of Lake Koocanusa approximately 25 miles northeast of Libby, MT off of Montana State Highway 37. The dock is located at the boat ramp of the Koocanusa Marina recreation site. (See figures 11 and 12)
(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance The estimated period of performance is 08/01/2022-10/31/2022
(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision) Addenda to provision 52.212-1:
Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:
1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/
2) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.
a) Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24, 52.212-3, and Employment of Eligible Workers-Workforce Certification found in Section F of this solicitation and include a copy with your offer.
2) Submit offer by email to Pat Newberry, Contract Specialist, at patricia.newberry@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Pat Newberry.
3) Address questions about this solicitation to Pat Newberry, Contract Specialist, patricia.newberry@usda.gov.
(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation or Quotes
| (a) One award will be made. The Government intends to award a contract to the | responsible Quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, conforms to | the solicitation and provides best value to the Government considering, but not limited to, | such factors as Delivery Date and Price. | |||
| Delivery Date | ||||||
| Price | ||||||
| Delivery date is at least as important as price. | ||||||
| (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to | the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in | a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified | expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not | there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received | before award. |
(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (Provision)
(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) Addenda to 52.212-4:
Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in DEVIATION 2017-1 (AUG 2017):
(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.
(xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)
(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
☒ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
☒ (5) [Reserved].
☒ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).
☒ (10) [Reserved].
☒ (13) [Reserved] ☐ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.
☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).
☒ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (E.O.13126).
☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.
☒ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.
☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).
☒ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
☒ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
☐ (ii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.
☒ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
| (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). |
| (v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. |
| (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). |
(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).
(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).
(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).
(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).
(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).
(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
xiii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions Clauses:
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)
52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.
452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (OCT 2021) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR 13:
(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for de-obligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.
(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for de-obligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.
Provisions:
52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm
52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.
(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
(xiv) Representations and Certifications (complete and return this section with your offer)
VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________
VENDOR DUNS: _____________________________________________
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 or 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 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) Representation. 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.
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (Provision) [If Offeror Representations and Certifications are not complete in SAM the offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your offer. The full provision is available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
If Offeror Representations and Certifications are complete in SAM, the offeror shall complete the following:] (b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.
(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.
[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs.
These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.
Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]
(xv) Date, Time, and Place Offers are due 07/11/2022 at 1700PM
(xvi) Government Point of Contact
| Marion Daniel, Contract Specialist, marion.daniel@usda.gov 208-765-7282 |
| Pat Newberry, Contract Specialist, patricia.newberry@usda.gov 603-359-2563 |
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