1333MK22QNMAN0034.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

PLEASE SEE SAM.GOV

PLEASE SEE SAM.GOV

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

Attachment Page

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NOAA SHIP RONALD H. BROWN

(R-104)

11 Aug 2022

MEB/JAL

#6 DIESEL GENERATOR EMERGENCY REPAIR

l.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This item describes the requirement to repair the #6 Diesel Generator set on board the NOAA Ship RONALD H. BROWN.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES: None.

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1 The ship will be located at NAVSTA Newport RI, 30 Aug.-04 Sep, 2022.

3.2 Engine Nameplate Data:

No. 6 Diesel Generator Mfr: Caterpillar Model: CAT 3508 S/N: 23Z05682 KATO Generator, 715 KW

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None.

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the vessel’s equipment tag out program prior starting work.

5.2 Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall contact the Chief Engineer to coordinate the implementation of the Tag Out Program for the entire performance period of this item. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by both prime and subcontractor personnel.

5.3. Personnel requiring access to the ship to accomplish this work must complete NAVSTA Newport RI access forms and pass a background check. All persons must be US Citizens.

5.4 The ship’s crane will be available to load/unload parts to/from the vessel. There is a bolted access plate in the upper level of the Generator Room to the aft main weather deck that can be used for rigging parts into that space. There is also an electric hoist in the upper level of the Generator Room that can be used for rigging parts from the upper level of the Generator Room to the lower level.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None Additional

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

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NOAA SHIP RONALD H. BROWN

(R-104)

11 Aug 2022

7.1 All work shall be performed by an authorized repair facility of the engine manufacturer or under the direct on-site supervision of a factory-trained mechanic currently certified by the engine manufacturer." Contractor shall submit evidence that they are a current Caterpillar Authorized Marine Dealer (A.M.D.) or other Caterpillar Authorized Repair Facility, or proof of current certification of the Caterpillar factory-trained mechanic that will supervise the work on-site.

7.2 The ship’s No. 6 Diesel Generator has experienced a casualty where the

#7 cylinder is severely damaged. To ensure reliability of the engine, additional repairs will be completed beyond #7 cylinder.

7.3 Renew all of the following parts and components for the entire engine. Ship’s force will drain oil and coolant. The contractor is to disassemble the engine, components, and parts to the extent specified herein. Whenever the extent of disassembly is not specified, disassembly shall be to the extent required to perform the required inspections, repairs and parts renewal.

a. Seals, "o"-rings, and gaskets of all removed and disassembled components and parts

b. Turbocharger cartridges

c. Cylinder head assemblies

d. Cylinder head bolts.

e. Fuel injectors

f. Rocker arm assemblies, including buttons and clips.

g. Lifter assemblies.

h. Push Rods.

i. Cylinder packs.

7.4 Inspect all fuel rack control rods for each cylinder.

7.5 Inspect camshaft lobes in place. Inspect cam followers.

7.6 Clean engine sump by wiping out with rags to remove any possible contamination. Inspect/clean the exhaust manifolds of debris.

7.6 Upon reassembly of engine, the ship’s force will refill the coolant and lube oil systems.

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NOAA SHIP RONALD H. BROWN

(R-104)

11 Aug 2022

7.7 Tests: Conduct the following tests of the engine after all components have been reassembled.

7.7.1 Test all alarm and shutdown systems prior to starting the engine.

Conduct a preliminary tune-up of the engine.

7.7.2 Monitor engine operations as the ship's engineers start the engine. Check all joints for leaks.

7.7.3 Operate engine at no-load for one hour and until normal no-load operating temperatures are reached.

7.7.4 The ship will load the engine with available ship’s load and will operate overnight.

7.8 The following address can be used to ship parts to the vessel’s location:

NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown 47 Chandler Street Newport, RI. 02841

END OF SPECIFICATION

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Please provide the following information with your offer, failure to provide the following documentation may be excluded from consideration.

1. Please provide name, address, telephone number, SAM Unique Identifier, Cage #, and Tax Id.

2. Provide CAT certified Marine technician documentation/proof of certified technician.

3. An itemized/detail breakdown cost of the quote that will reflect the entire price under this RFQ. (That would include if applicable the following: Parts, Labor, Travel, Freight/Delivery, Etc.).

4. A copy of the liability insurance (please ensure is up to date).

5. Include statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provision included in the RFQ. Quotes that rejects the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration.

6. Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (SF-30) if any.

7. Please provide at least three detail jobs with references performed within the past three years that are the same or similar in scope onboard marine vessels.

8. Vendor shall provide a point of contact that includes name, telephone number, emails, contract value and a detail description of the work performed.

9. The place of Performance is located in a secure Government facility CAC and/or Base vetting is required.

*** NOAA is not responsible for base access. ** Please confirm if vendor has a DOD Government CAC Card.

*** The government will award a firm fixed price contract based on best value to the government: 1. OEM certification, 2. past experience/past performance, 3.

availability and 4.price.

Also the labor hour price under CLIN 0002 will be evaluated for best price.***

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (email) no later than Wednesday August 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). To alexander.cancela@noaa.gov.

The government does not accept responsibility for nonreceipt of email. It is the contractor's responsibility to request a confirmation of the email receipt.

All questions must be submitted in writing to alexander.cancela@noaa.gov by Monday August 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Telephone inquiries will not be honored.

Contractors are encouraged to register with the https:// beta.sam.gov/vendor notification service as well as the interested vendors list for this acquisition (see applicable tab within https://beta.sam.gov/where this synopsis/ solicitation is posted).

Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at https://beta.sam.gov/.

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SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Provide Emergency Repairs to the NOAA Ship Ronald Brown per attached statement of work.

Please provide an itemized/detail breakdown cost of the quote that will reflect the entire price under this RFQ.

(That would include if applicable the following: Parts, Labor, Travel, Freight/Delivery, Etc.).

Period Of Performance:

8/30/2022 - 9/04/2022

Place Of Performance:

NOAA Ship Ronald Brown Newport, RI. 02841

**This is a secure Government Facility CAC and/or Base vetting is required** If personnel do not possess a valid DOD CAC then please allow sufficient time for processing the paperwork for base access (10-14) days please plan accordingly.

** NOAA is not responsible for base access but could provide limited assistance in the vetting process for this project**

1.00 JB

ADDITIONAL ITEM REQUIREMENTS (AIR):

These items relate to Growth Work. The rates quoted will be used throughout the life of the contract if growth work is added to the scope of the contract [reference Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clause 1352.271-72]. If AIRs are issued, these items will be awarded at the quantities needed via a contract modification.

0002 Additional Work - Labor and Material **Provide breakdown, as follows:

AIRs/Growth Hourly Labor Rate** Regular Labor Rate__________________per hour Overtime Rate____________________per hour Holiday/Weekend Overtime _________________per hour.

1.00 JB

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Table of Contents

NOAA COVID-19 Screening Tool.pdf

BRANDNAME JUSTIFICATION

TRAVEL COSTSrevised.pdf

52.204-7aa SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

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

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

52.204-19aa INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.209-2aa PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015). 15

52.212-1aa INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

52.212-3aa OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY

2022)

52.232-39aa UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

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

1352.209-73aa COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74aa ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.271-70aa INSPECTION AND MANNER OF DOING WORK (APR 2010)

1352.271-72aa ADDITIONAL ITEM REQUIREMENTS (AIR) - GROWTH WORK (APR 2010)

1352.271-73aa SCHEDULE OF WORK (APR 2010)

1352.271-76aa PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1352.271-77aa DELAYS (APR 2010)

1352.271-79aa LIABILITY AND INSURANCE (APR 2010)

1352.271-80aa TITLE (APR 2010)

1352.271-81aa DISCHARGE OF LIENS (APR 2010)

1352.271-82aa DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR SHIP REPAIR (APR 2010).15

1352.271-83aa GOVERNMENT REVIEW, COMMENT, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL (APR 2010)

1352.271-84aa ACCESS TO THE VESSEL (APR 2010)

1352.271-85aa DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (APR 2010)

1352.271-86aa LAY DAYS (APR 2010)

1352.271-87aa CHANGES - SHIP REPAIR (APR 2010)

1352.271-89aa TEMPORARY SERVICES (APR 2010)

52.203-19aa PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN

2017)

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

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-25aa PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES

OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

52.209-11aa REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION

UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

52.212-2aa EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

52.212-4aa CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)... 20

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022)

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

52.252-2aa CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-5aa AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

52.252-6aa AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

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

1352.233-70aa AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.237-75aa KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2010)

1352.246-70aa PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

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1352.270-70aa PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1352.271-71aa METHOD OF PAYMENT AND INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIP REPAIR (APR 2010)

1352.271-88aa GUARANTEES (APR 2010)

1352.271-90aa INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (APR 2010)

1330-52.222-71aa NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY APPLICABLE

TO CREW MEMBERS OF VESSELS UNDER NOAA CONTRACT OR ORDER (MAY 2018)

1330-52.237-70aa CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.270-304aa NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

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CLAUSES

NOAA COVID-19 Screening Tool.pdf

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***If you have participated in any of the following activities in past 7 DAYS you MUST wear an N-95 mask for the first 5 days aboard the NOAA asset.*** If more than 5 days passes between daily screenings this rule is to be re-implemented, otherwise it only applies to the first day aboard.

• Traveled commercial air

• Been on a cruise

• Used public transportation (Buses, Trains)

• Attended a large music concert

• Been to an amusement/theme park

• Attended a religious service

• Been to a bar/casino/movie theatre

• Ate indoors at a restaurant or buffet

• Been to a crowded beach

• Been to a sports stadium

• Been to an indoor gym

• Been to a hair salon or barbershop

• Been to any other large gathering

(weddings, parades, rallies, festivals)

• Played high or full contact sports

(basketball, football, etc)

PLEASE READ EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY

1. Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test?

YES

NO

2. Within the past 14 days, have you been in close physical contact (6 feet or closer for a cumulative total of 15 minutes) with either:

• Anyone who has had lab confirmed COVID-19?

OR

• Anyone with symptoms consistent with COVID-19?

3. Are you isolating or quarantining because you may have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 or are worried that you may be sick with

COVID-19?

4. Have you had any of the following symptoms in the last 48 hours?

Fever, Chills, Cough, Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue, Muscle/Body Aches, Headaches, Sudden Loss of or change in Smell or Taste, Sore Throat, Congestion or Runny Nose, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

Did you answer NO to ALL QUESTIONS?

Access to NOAA assets APPROVED***.

Thank you for helping us protect you and others during this time.

Did you answer YES to ANY QUESTION?

Access to NOAA assets is NOT APPROVED.

Please see Page 2 for further instructions.

Thank you for helping us protect you and others during this time.

NOAA COVID-19 Screening Tool vMAR2021

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THE SCREENING YOU COMPLETED INDICATES THAT

YOU MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FOR COVID-19

IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, WE HOPE THAT YOU FEEL BETTER SOON!

Here are instructions for what to do next

If you are not already at home, please avoid contact with others and go straight home immediately.

Before going to a healthcare facility, please call and let them know that you may have an increased risk for COVID-19.

In case of a life-threatening medical emergency, dial 911 immediately!

RETURNING TO THE WORKPLACE

If you have had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19, DO NOT physically return to work until you get a medical evaluation and are approved by NOAA to return to work.

Please call your supervisor to discuss return to work guidance.

If you have additional questions about when you can return to work, please email moa.health.services@noaa.gov or mop.health-services@noaa.gov or you may call (757) 441-6320 for MOC-Atlantic Norfolk, VA or (541) 867-8820 for MOC-Pacific in Newport, OR. Hours of operation Monday - Friday 0730 - 1600.

3 1 2

Check in daily with your supervisor, the ship, and/or medical while symptomatic or confirmed positive. Call 911 for sudden change in or worsening symptoms. *Up to 80% of illness are mild and require only supportive care (fluids, rest, tylenol/motrin)*.

Call your supervisor for further instructions to discuss options for telework, leave, or rescheduling of contract work.

Monitor symptoms and keep your supervisor current. 911 for sudden change in or worsening symptoms.

If you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 you shall stay home and self-quarantine for 14 days days before returning to work and/or as current NOAA return to work guidance dictates. A single, negative test may be required for clearance to return to work.

If you are currently isolating or quarantining because of concerns about COVID-19 OR you have a COVID-19 test pending, please contact your supervisor and/or your local marine medicine branch for additional guidance on when you may permission to safely return to work.

BRANDNAME JUSTIFICATION

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Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Version 1.0

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

NMAN21202201658

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants

Office (AGO), Resource Management and OMAO/Marine Operations/Marine Engineering Div.

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). Services are required of authorized Caterpillar diesel engine technicians to repair the No. 6 Diesel Generator set on board the NOAA Ship BROWN in Newport, RI 30 Aug

– 04 Sept 2022.

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

Authorized OEM Caterpillar engine technicians and OEM factory parts are required for this requirement.

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

Brand Name – This particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs.

Authorized OEM Caterpillar engine technicians are required for this requirement to ensure that the technicians have the appropriate technical knowledge for this specific engine including all recent and cumulative OEM notices and updates for this engine. A factory authorized contractor also has exclusive access to the Caterpillar worldwide network of parts.

Exclusive Licensing Agreement/Restrictive Rights/Authorized Reseller - The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

Caterpillar factory authorized contractors are the only contractors that have access to the Caterpillar worldwide network of parts. Many of the engine components are remanufactured by the Caterpillar. It is critical that these and all parts are Caterpillar certified parts to ensure the quality standards are met for remanufactured parts, and to also ensure any warranty work from the engine repairs is enforceable.

Urgency – The nature of the requirement has been deemed urgent due to unusual and compelling circumstances. Following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays resulting in serious injury to the Government.

The NOAA Ship BROWN will only be in port in Newport, RI for a limited time frame to repair this engine. The period of performance is 30 Aug – 04 Sept 2022. It is critical that this requirement be awarded to the contractor as soon as possible so that they are able

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Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104 to schedule and prepare their technician and parts as possible to travel. It is therefore critical that the contract be awarded in such a manner that the contractor can have their technicians arrive on the day that the ship arrive. If this engine is not repaired before the ship’s scheduled departure date, it will severely impact the ship’s next mission and possibly subsequent missions. CASREP-RB-2021-08 applies.

5. Market Research.

At this time various CAT authorized repair contractors are being contacted about this requirement.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LECOMPTE.JAMES

III.ASBURY.III.1133188599

Digitally signed by LECOMPTE.JAMES

III.ASBURY.III.1133188599

Date: 2022.08.11 14:11:28 -04'00'

08/11/2022

Jamie LeCompte, Port Engineer/COR Date

7. Determination

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date 8/12/2022

TRAVEL COSTSrevised.pdf

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TRAVEL COSTS

Travel and subsistence expenses incurred, if required, in the direct performance of this contract shall be reimbursed in accordance with the contractor’s established policy, subject to the limitations set forth herein, pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46 (or 31.3), establishing the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) procedures.

Travel shall not be reimbursed in excess of the cost of first class rail or of the lowest customary standard, coach or equivalent airfare offered during normal business hours, except where the contractor certifies as to unavailability of accommodations, or necessity to travel during other than normal business hours based solely on the Government’s requirement for performance.

Subsistence for lodging, meals and incidental expenses shall be reimbursed based on actual costs incurred only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations.

In the event that the Contractor cannot negotiate a lodging rate at or below the FTR rate, the Contractor shall submit a request for payment of actual lodging costs to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to incurring any charges for lodging.

For any employee, routine daily commuting time (less than 50 miles one-way from their place of employment or residence) to and from the work site is not an allowable charge under this order.

SUBMISSION OF INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted to the POC, and the Contracting Officer.

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

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

(Reference 52.204-9)

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

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) (Reference 52.204-19)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015) (Reference 52.209-2)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (Reference 52.212-3)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

(Reference 52.232-39)

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

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)

1352.271-70 INSPECTION AND MANNER OF DOING WORK (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-70)

1352.271-72 ADDITIONAL ITEM REQUIREMENTS (AIR) - GROWTH WORK (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-72)

1352.271-73 SCHEDULE OF WORK (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-73)

1352.271-76 PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-76)

1352.271-77 DELAYS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-77)

1352.271-79 LIABILITY AND INSURANCE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-79)

1352.271-80 TITLE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-80)

1352.271-81 DISCHARGE OF LIENS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-81)

1352.271-82 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR SHIP REPAIR (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.271-82)

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1352.271-83 GOVERNMENT REVIEW, COMMENT, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-83)

1352.271-84 ACCESS TO THE VESSEL (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-84)

1352.271-85 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-85)

1352.271-86 LAY DAYS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-86)

1352.271-87 CHANGES - SHIP REPAIR (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-87)

1352.271-89 TEMPORARY SERVICES (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.271-89)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- "Internal confidentiality agreement or statement" means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.

"Subcontract" means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

"Subcontractor" means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(c) The Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that prohibitions and restrictions of any preexisting internal confidentiality agreements or statements covered by this clause, to the extent that such prohibitions and restrictions are inconsistent with the prohibitions of this clause, are no longer in effect.

(d) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(e) In accordance with 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) use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) is prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts under such contracts.

(End of clause)

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

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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

(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

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(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)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

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Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(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. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government 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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in

FAR 4.2104.

(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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. 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.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End Of Clause)

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.

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION

UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: best value to the government: 1. OEM certification, 2. past experience/past performance, 3. availability and 4.price .

**Also the labor hours' price under CLIN 0002 will be evaluated for best price.** ___________________________________________ [Contracting Officer shall insert the significant evaluation factors, such as

(…