1333MF23QNFFK0030 Hazardous Services (23-196) SF18 7.15.23.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

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NF-FKF700-23-01223 NF-FKF700-23-012231333MF23QNFFK0030

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

1315 EASTWEST HWY

/F/MB SSMC3 RM 14451

SILVER SPRING MD 20910

SHAWANA RANDOLPH

SHAWANA.RANDOLPH@NOAA.GOV

Please See Continuation Page for Line Item Details

727 249-5977 NAT'L SEAFOOD INSPECTION LAB

3209 FREDERIC STREET /F/SF7

PASCAGOULA

39568-4163MS

12 months from date of award

FKF70023

07/15/2023

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CONTENTS OF A BID PACKAGE

Offerors are to return the following information:

1) Page 1 (complete blocks 12-16) or submit a quote on Vendor letterhead in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) and #2 below.

2) Pages 3 (enter “UNIT PRICING” IN THE RATE COLUMN for each MATERIAL STATED ON THE “RATE SHEET BASED ON APPENDIX A” or submit a quote on Vendor letterhead in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) THAT INCLUDES ALL THE STATED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND APPLICABLE RATES. QUOTES MUST INCLUDE PER unit pricing for removal & disposal for each instance 1-22. The government funding limit for the Not-to-exceed Line items (CLIN) will be provided on the award .

3) Vendors who choose to return a quote on their company letterhead must provide a statement that they accept the terms and conditions as outlined in the solicitation and as set forth by the government.

4) Provide an email address and phone number where you can be reached for future correspondence or provide the same information on quote:

5) Provide your registered SAM.GOV Unique Entity ID number on the line or include on quote: _____________________

6) Provide your SAM.GOV CAGE number on the line or include on quote:

7) Vendor shall provide your WILL or WILL NOT Statement per 52.204-24 (NOV 2021) UNLESS your Reps and Certs have been updated in SAM per 52.204-26 (OCT 2020)

8) As required return responses and documentation in accordance with clauses and provisions

“52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Deviation 2023-03)(DEC 2022).

9) Provide all documentation required to fulfill the SOW requirements and the Evaluation Factor requirements as further explained in the “Evaluation Factors” section of the Statement of Work.

In order to be considered for award you must submit a complete package in accordance with the requirements listed above and stated in the SF18 . If you do not submit all of the required items you may be considered non-compliant.

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers or quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement to determine the total evaluated price. This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services and 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (no more than 8% per year), which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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Rate Sheet based on Appendix A

National Seafood Inspection Laboratory, 3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567

List of articles to be lab-packed and/or removed from the facility (See Note below)

NOTE: The items listed below are all anticipated hazardous materials for removal and approximate amounts per year.

Not all will need to be picked up each time. Amount and type will vary based on sample analysis completed during the preceding period.

Provide per unit pricing for removal & disposal for each ITEM listed below. Estimated 2 services per year are covered under the initial obligation.

Base Year: Period of Performance - One Year from Date of Award (mid 2023-Mid 2024):

Item Approx Quantity SDS Required?

1. Emamectin Benzoate 250 mg Yes for all Chems

2. Ivermectin 250 mg Yes

3. Doramectin 250 mg Yes

4. Histamine HCl 15 grams Yes

5. Iodine Solution 30% in water 100 mLs Yes

6. Iodine pellets 100 grams Yes

7. Microscint O by Perkin Elmer 1 Liter Yes

8. P-Toluenesulfonic Acid Monohydrate 500 grams Yes

9. Ammonium Carbonate 50 grams Yes

10. Ammonium Acetate 100 grams Yes

11. Glacial Acetic Acid 0.8 kg Yes

12. Hydrochloric Acid, 37% 2.5 Liter Yes

13. Hydrochloric Acid, Trace Metal Grade 2 X 4.0 L bottles Yes

14. o-Phosphoric Acid 0.605 Kg Yes

15. Miniature cannisters of Butane 15 Yes

16. Triton X 75 mLs Yes

17. 3 Acid/water 30 gallon Drums (15-30% Hydrochloric Acid/water mixture) Yes

18. 1 Flammable waste drum (50% Hexane/25% Methanol/25% 2-Propanol) Yes

19. Alcohol containing thermometer 1 No SDS Required

20. Low-level Tritium radioactive dry waste (0.05uCi/gram) 1 Kilogram No SDS Required

21. Low-level Tritium radioactive liquid waste (<0.05uCi/mL) 1 Liter No SDS Required

22. Liquid waste containing water/dissolved fish/ecologically sensitive/toxic in very small quantities/irritant chemicals/buffers, etc. 2.2 Liters No SDS Required

Unit and Unit Price

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Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK

1330-52.232-72NOAA Transition to the Invoice Processing Platform Electronic Invoicing System (Feb 2023) 22

ATTACHMENT 2 NOAA IPP IMPLEMENTATION NOTICE

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)

52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

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

52.223-10 WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM (MAY 2011)

52.232-40PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

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)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

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 (MAR 2023)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

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

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-5AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

52.252-6AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1330-52.222-70NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)... 42

1330-52.237-70CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.237-71NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

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

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

Wage Determination

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

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CLAUSES

STATEMENT OF WORK

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STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

National Seafood Inspection Laboratory

Service for Hazardous Waste Removal & Disposal

I. Background The National Seafood Inspection Laboratory (NSIL) performs chemical and microbiological tests on various seafood products and byproducts on a daily basis, utilizing various chemicals and reagents in the analytical processes. A number of these tests require materials at the start or create mixtures during testing, that are considered hazardous in nature by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). As a result, strict federal regulations exist for the handling, removal and final disposition/disposal of such hazardous materials. Ultimately, under federal law, the organization responsible for creating the hazardous waste is legally responsible for its final disposition, from “cradle to grave”.

NSIL currently owns and maintains a chemical storage building for excess chemicals and short-term storage of hazardous waste. Federal law mandates the periodic removal of such waste. Due to the increased number of new projects being initiated since the laboratory’s reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, payment for periodic disposals of hazardous waste & excess chemicals has increased and exceeds the amount allowed for payment by credit card for a service rendered such as hazardous waste removal/disposal.

II. Period of Performance The period of performance is from the date of award for 12 months.

III. Place of Performance Services will be carried out at National Seafood Inspection Laboratory at the loading dock at the rear of the NOAA facility at 3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567. The material to be removed will be inventoried, properly labeled to federal standards, weighed & stowed in a vehicle correctly placarded for removal by the vendor before leaving the facility.

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IV. Operational Hours

Facility access is from 0800 – 1500, Monday – Friday, excluding federal holidays. Work to be performed shall not exceed 8 hours for the day.

V. Tasks

Key tasks include the following:

1. The Statement of Work requires the contractor to perform all the required tasks necessary to legally remove and dispose of hazardous and universal waste materials from the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory 2 times a year. All anticipated hazardous materials for removal and approximate amounts per year are located in Appendix A below. Not all will need picked up each time. Amount and type will vary based on sample analysis completed during the preceding period.

2. All federal, state and local regulations are to be followed for the removal and disposal of the specified waste.

3. The contractor will provide the necessary support, when contacted on a quarterly basis, to estimate the cost and determine a pick-up date for the removal & transport of such waste previously specified in writing by the NSIL.

4. The contractor will provide advance communication of the collection date one or more weeks prior to the actual pick-up of waste, along with a contact name & phone number.

5. During the on-site collection day, the contractor will properly inventory, categorize, mark, label & pack the waste as per DOT and EPA regulations for transport and delivery to the receiving facility. All anticipated hazardous materials for removal and approximate amounts per year are located in Appendix A below. Not all will need picked up each time. Amount and type will vary based on sample analysis completed during the preceding period.

6. The contractor will properly placard the transport vehicle in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

7. Telephone and email support shall be provided during normal contractor business hours.

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Deliverables

Task # Description Frequency Quantity

Provide a quote for the collection and disposal of the previously described hazardous and/or universal waste

Twice/year

1 for each removal

Due: Prior to scheduling collection

2 Shipping Labels for containers Twice/year

As required by federal regulations.

Due: Day of collection

Containers, Labpacks, vermiculite and any other needed material to safely pack & transport the waste

Twice/year As needed

Due: Day of collection

Necessary labor and supervision for the process of inventory, packing and transporting of the waste

Twice/year As required

Due: Day of collection

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest documents (Generator’s Initial Copy, Generator’s/Shipper’s Initial Copy, Designated Facility to Generator Copy & Designated Facility to EPA’s e-Manifest System copy) with required signatures

Twice/year

1 each/form type

Due: Day of collection to following quarter after waste disposal

6 Packing List/Summary Twice/year 1 copy

Due: Day of collection

7 Land Disposal Restriction Notification Forms (if required) Twice/year

1 copy

Due: Day of collection

The Contractor will provide all logistics and transportation for the removal & transport of the waste from the facility to the disposal location(s).

Twice/year

As needed

Due: Day of collection to receipt at disposal location(s)

VI. Performance Requirements Summary

This contract includes a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The PRS plays an integral role in the administration of the contract. In addition to any applicable inspection clauses or other related terms and conditions contained in the contract, the PRS shall serve as a primary tool for inspection

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and acceptance of services as facilitated by the Government.. Evaluation of the Contractor’s overall performance shall be in accordance with the performance standards set forth in the PRS, and will be conducted by the Government. The PRS constitutes a material aspect of the contract and will not be changed or otherwise modified without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The PRS establishes key elements of Contractor performance that represent “mission essential” service requirements or “Deliverables”, which are identified in the table below in the “Service Output” column. The “Performance Objective” column represents the standard against which Contractor performance will be measured in relation to accomplishment of the corresponding service output. The performance objective or “standard” describes the minimum acceptable level of service by the contractor for satisfactory performance. The “Completion Due Date” column displays the maximum allowable time period for each service output.

Deliverable # Service Output Performance Objective

Completion Due Date

1 Base Year for Categorizing, labeling, packing, removing & transporting and disposing of hazardous waste 2 times per year.

All applicable quotes, packing materials, staff, documentation & logistics provided for the service year.

One year from date of award

VII. Removing Contractors for Misconduct or Security Reasons

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The Government may, at its sole discretion (in coordination with the Contracting Officer where practical), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from NOAA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove a Contractor.

VIII. Government-Furnished Resources

The Government will provide to the Contractor the anticipated facility & security access as follows:

Services Contractor will work primarily: X On-Site ☐ Off-Site Services Contractor requires access to NOAA facilities:

X Required ☐ Not Required

Services Contractor requires a PIV or CAC: ☐ Required X Not Required Services Contractor requires a NOAA email address: ☐ Required X Not Required Services Contractor requires use of DOC-Owned IT equipment (laptop or desktop computer)

☐ Required X Not Required

Services Contractor requires non-Government IT equipment to connect to a DOC network:

☐ Required X Not Required

Services Contractor requires access to non-public DOC/NOAA data:

☐ Required X Not Required

Services Contractor will be provided on-site office space with incidental Government Property (desk, chair, phone, and other similar equipment that remains onsite, per FAR 45.000 (5)

☐ Provided X Not Provided

No laboratory work to be performed by contractor ☐ Provided X Not Provided Additional requirements needed Access to the loading dock at the back of the main building.

IX. Travel and Training

N/A

X. Security Requirements

N/A

XI. Applicable Standards

All federal, state and local regulations and requirements for marking, labeling, pick-up, hauling and disposal of hazardous, universal and low-level radioactive waste.

XII. Special Requirements

N/A

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XIII. Evaluation Factors

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:

Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH. The quotation will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable.

Factor 2--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance.

Factor 3—COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach.

XIV. Project Lead: PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

XV. Vendor's invoice .

Prior to October 1, 2023, the Contractor shall prepare and submit proper invoices to MB.Invoices@noaa.gov. However, beginning October 1, 2023 the Contractor must submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (the IPP) System in accordance with Clause 1330-52.232-72 NOAA Transition to the Invoice Processing Platform Electronic Invoicing System (Feb 2023) and Attachment 2. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the designated billing office will return it within 7 days after receipt with the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. Invoices shall not be submitted until EACH DISPOSAL SERVICE is complete and the government has made acceptance. Any invoices submitted prior to this will be returned to the vendor as unacceptable. The Government will take into account untimely notification when computing any interest penalty owed the Contractor. Terms are Net 30. Please do not seek payment information until the 30 days have passed from acceptance. NOAA does make every attempt to make prompt payments.

(i) Name and address of the Contractor.

(ii) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

(iii) Contract number or other authorization for services performed (including order number and line item number).

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of services performed, broken down in a line-item manner.

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(v) Removal and payment terms (e.g., packaging, removal and date of removal, discount for prompt payment terms).

(vi) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(vii) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of waste removal, delivery to final destination for disposal, etc.)

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Appendix A

National Seafood Inspection Laboratory, 3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567 List of articles to be lab-packed and/or removed from the facility (See Note below) NOTE: The items listed below are all anticipated hazardous materials for removal and approximate amounts per year. Not all will need to be picked up each time. Amount and type will vary based on sample analysis completed during the preceding period.

Base Year: Period of Performance - One Year from Date of Award (mid 2023-Mid 2024):

Item Approx Quantity SDS Required?

1. Emamectin Benzoate 250 mg Yes for all Chems

2. Ivermectin 250 mg Yes

3. Doramectin 250 mg Yes

4. Histamine HCl 15 grams Yes

5. Iodine Solution 30% in water 100 mLs Yes

6. Iodine pellets 100 grams Yes

7. Microscint O by Perkin Elmer 1 Liter Yes

8. P-Toluenesulfonic Acid Monohydrate 500 grams Yes

9. Ammonium Carbonate 50 grams Yes

10. Ammonium Acetate 100 grams Yes

11. Glacial Acetic Acid 0.8 kg Yes

12. Hydrochloric Acid, 37% 2.5 Liter Yes

13. Hydrochloric Acid, Trace Metal Grade 2 X 4.0 L bottles Yes

14. o-Phosphoric Acid 0.605 Kg Yes

15. Miniature cannisters of Butane 15 Yes

16. Triton X 75 mLs Yes

17. 3 Acid/water 30 gallon Drums (15-30% Hydrochloric Acid/water mixture) Yes

18. 1 Flammable waste drum (50% Hexane/25% Methanol/25%

2-Propanol) Yes

19. Alcohol containing thermometer 1 No SDS Required

20. Low-level Tritium radioactive dry waste (0.05uCi/gram) 1 Kilogram No SDS Required

21. Low-level Tritium radioactive liquid waste (<0.05uCi/mL) 1 Liter No SDS Required

22. Liquid waste containing water/dissolved fish/ecologically sensitive/toxic in very small quantities/irritant chemicals/buffers, etc. 2.2 Liters No SDS Required

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1330-52.232-72 NOAA Transition to the Invoice Processing Platform Electronic Invoicing System (Feb 2023) Beginning October 1, 2023, when NOAA implements the Department of Commerce Business Applications Solution, the Contractor must submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (the IPP) System. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and submit payment requests. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment to the Contractor. To be considered proper, invoices must be prepared in accordance with, and contain all elements specified in, the contract payment clause (e.g., FAR 52.212-4(g), FAR 52.232-25(a)(3), FAR 52.232-26(a)(2), FAR 52.232-27(a)(2)). All supporting documents required by the Contracting Officer must be included as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to submit payment requests through the IPP due to a threat to national security; a matter of unusual or compelling urgency; or because the political, financial, or communications infrastructure of a foreign country does not support access to the IPP, the Contractor must request an exception in writing. Contact the Contracting Officer for more information about requesting an exception.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

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ATTACHMENT 2 NOAA IPP IMPLEMENTATION NOTICE

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AA 23-03 Attachment 2 NOAA IPP Implementation Notice

To NOAA Contractors

Subject: NOAA Transition to the Invoice Processing Platform Electronic Invoicing System

Effective October 1, 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) willtransition contractor payment requests to an electronic invoicing system. The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRSTL). The IPP is available at no cost to commercial vendors and independent contractors doing business with NOAA. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

Action to take:

If you are already enrolled in the IPP:

If your company is already registered to use the IPP, you will not be required to re-register. Upon implementation of NOAA’s Business Applications Solution, invoices for the identified contract(s) must be submitted electronically through the IPP system.

If you are NOT already enrolled in the IPP:

If your company is not registered to use the IPP, when NOAA initiates the enrollment process, your point of contact in SAM.gov will receive registration instructions via email from ipp noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov. Please add ipp noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov to your address book so you do not disregard these instructions or mistake them for spam.

You will receive two emails from the IPP Customer Support:

● The first email will contain an initial administrative IPP User ID.

● The second email will contain a temporary password. Vendors must log in with the temporary password within 30 days.

Contractors can create additional user accounts, including administrators, after initial login. Registration is complete when the initial administrative user logs into the IPP website using the initial administrative IPP User ID and temporary password and accepts the rules of behavior.

Vendor Training

Vendor training materials, including a first-time login tutorial, are available on the IPP.gov website. After logging in to the IPP application, users can access guides with step-by-step instructions for all IPP capabilities, including creating and submitting invoices and setting up email notifications. Monthly live webinars provide a great opportunity to learn system basics and ask the IPP team questions about the application.

Additional Support

For assistance with the application, IPP users can call the IPP Customer Support team at

(866) 973-3131, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a m. to 6:00 p m. Eastern Time, or send an email to IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov. Vendors can also find answers to frequently asked questions on the Vendor FAQ page of the IPP.gov website.

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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)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023) (Reference 52.212-1)

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

52.223-10 WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM (MAY 2011)

(Reference 52.223-10)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023) (Reference 52.232-40)

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)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, as amended, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, as amended.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee`s employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor`s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system.

It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

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

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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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 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

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(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)

(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.

(End Of Provision)

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

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(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.

"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.

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(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 127)", 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 the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

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

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(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.

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.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or…