1605C4-21-Q-00016 DOL Painting and Construction Services.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1645-EPD-21-NAT-0134

US Department of Labor

Customer Acquisition Services

200 Constitution Ave, NW S-4307

CAS

Washington DC 20210

Aleisha Moore 304-256-3215

107/16/2021

1605C4-21-Q-00016

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), to provide services of labor and materials to clean, repair, remove/replace two light transmitting wall panels, and paint Mine Simulation Laboratory per Statement of Work for National Mine

Health & Safety Academy (NMHSA) located in Beaver, WV.

The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), intends to establish a Fixed Price contract with a Contractor to complete all required work as set for the details provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that they build into their quoted price the entire project. If any part of the work will be subcontracted, the quote must reflect the tasks to be performed by both the prime and subcontractor.

***Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, must be completed with submission of quote.***

Please note a site visit will be conducted on July 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the

National Mine Health and Safety Academy located at 1301 Airport Rd. Beaver, WV.

Quotation Submission terms, requirements, and instructions are set forth in the continuation pages of this Request for Quotes (RFQ). Interested vendors shall submit

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

0 90 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

07/30/2021

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

US Department of Labor Customer Acquisition Services

200 Constitution Ave, NW S-4307

CAS

Washington DC 20210

Karen A. Corporal

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Quotes in accordance with the instructions and other terms as set forth in this RFQ.

In accordance with FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the estimated value will be between $100,000 and $250,000.

Please review 52.236-27 Site Visit

(Construction), Alternate I for information related to a Site Visit scheduled for 7/22/2021 at 11:00 a.m.(EST). In order to attend site visit, please send e-mail to Point of Contact

(POC) Aleisha Moore at Moore.Aleisha@dol.gov by

5:00 p.m. (EST) 7/21/2021 stating you are requesting to attend. A valid photo i.d. will be required in order to access the property. CDC regulations in regards to COVID-19 will be followed.

Delivery: 90 Days After Award

Delivery Location Code: MSHA WV BEAV. SHIP 1

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

NATIONAL MSHA ACADEMY

1301 AIRPORT RD

BEAVER WV 25813 USA

0001 Painting, and remove/replace wall panels

Product/Service Code: J080

0002 Materials

Product/Service Code: 5680

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NATIONAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACADEMY

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 BACKGROUND

The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to protect the safety and health of the nation’s miners. The National Mine Health and Safety Academy was constructed on 74 acres in the early 1970s with the intent to provide a self-contained training facility for the Agency and the mining industry. Mining professionals from across the United States and many foreign countries come to the Academy for health and safety training. The Academy complex, which opened in 1976, consists of 9 buildings, seven of which are inter-connected, making up 347,410 square feet and includes classrooms and laboratories accommodating 600 students, a residence hall of 174 lodging rooms, a cafeteria, a library, auditorium, and wellness facilities.

The Mine Simulation Laboratory is located on the Mine Academy’s property. It is an above-ground simulated mine building that provides hands-on training for MSHA inspectors and mining industry personnel. The facility has a simulated coal mine with an indoor burn room on the lower level and a simulated metal/nonmetal mine on the second floor level.

1.1 OBJECTIVES

The objective of this procurement is to clean, make necessary repairs, prepare the surface, remove and replace two (2) light transmitting wall panels located on the upper portion of two sides of the building, and paint the exterior metal on the Mine Simulation Laboratory building and clean and paint other designated high exterior concrete areas of the Academy. Upon completion, the exterior walls of the Mine Simulation Laboratory and Academy will be more aesthetically pleasing to students, visitors, and staff.

1.2 SCOPE

The scope of this project has two parts as listed below:

The Contractor will provide all personnel, paint, painting tools, materials, supervision, other items and non-personal services, and any equipment needed to clean, make necessary repairs, prepare the surface, remove and replace two (2) light transmitting wall panels located on the upper portion of two sides of the building, and paint the exterior metal on the Mine Simulation Laboratory building (Building K on attached map), one (1) garage door, eleven (11) entry doors, and guttering and downspouts per specifications in Section 5.1. The area to be painted is approximately 13,236 square feet but must be verified by Contractor prior to bid. The measurement for the light transmitting wall panels is approximately 520’ x 55 ½” but must also be field verified.

The Contractor will also provide all personnel, painting tools, supervision, other items and non-personal services, and any equipment needed to clean and paint designated high exterior concrete areas of the Academy per this Statement of Work. Most of the high exterior concrete areas are on the 2nd and 3rd level of the residency hall (Building A on the attached map). The area to be cleaned and painted is approximately 8,448 square feet but must be verified by Contractor prior to bid. (The Government will provide paint for the designated high exterior concrete areas.)

It is expected that the Contractor may need to attend a site visit for the purpose of this contract in order to conduct an overall assessment to determine appropriate steps.

Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract is awarded.

1.3 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide evidence that he has obtained all licenses and permits required by law to engage in the activities that are required in connection with the Statement of Work. Contractor must engage an experienced painter with at least 5 years’ experience.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract shall begin upon date of award. Work shall commence upon receipt of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 90 days.

All work must be scheduled to complete within this timeframe. The Contractor must keep a record of inclement weather delaying work on the project. Any modifications or extensions due to inclement weather will be requested through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS

The Contractor is not required to perform services on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6 HOURS OF OPERATION

The Academy operates between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

1.7 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The work to be performed under this contract will be at NMH&S Academy, 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, Raleigh County, WV.

1.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor staffs are required to conform to MSHA's security and privacy requirements as described below.

1.8.1 As a condition of employment with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), all employees must complete paperwork for a short e-QIP background investigation as needed.

1.8.2 Identification Badge. Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge provided by on-site security. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

1.8.3 Employee Conduct. Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, wearing of parts of military uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities.

The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Labor or MSHA.

1.8.4 Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons. The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from MSHA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required. The Contracting Officer (CO) will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

1.9 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall ensure that fall protection and safety requirements are adhered to at all times and must follow all MSHA, OSHA, and Academy safety requirements.

1.10 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting

Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.10.1 The Contractor will in the performance of this requirement immediately notify the COR or the MSHA Point of Contact if the time and/or service obligations of this contract cannot be met due to inclement weather, civil disturbances, equipment failure, illness, etc. MSHA recognizes the obligation of the Contractor to provide for the safety and well-being of personnel engaged in providing services under this contract. The Contractor shall notify the MSHA COR or other MSHA designated point of contact no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day the services were scheduled to be provided if any circumstances prevent timely performance.

1.11 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

Kevin Malay, Facility Manager Malay.kevin@dol.gov 304-256-3481

1.12 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

CO – Contracting Officer

COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative: A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor

Defective Service - A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Statement of Work.

DOL - Department of Labor

FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation

MSHA – Mine Safety and Health Administration

NMH&S Academy – National Mine Health and Safety Academy

POP – Period of Performance

Quality Control - Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the SOW.

Quality Assurance - Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the Statement of Work.

SF – Standard Form SOW – Statement of Work

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

Knowledgeable NMH&S Academy personnel will be made available to assist Contractor personnel in obtaining all information pertinent to this project. Utilities are available at the work site at no cost to the Contractor. Government will provide any available drawings related to this project. The Government will provide paint for the high exterior concrete areas.

3.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

The Contractor will be performing this work on the grounds of the National Mine Health and Safety Academy. The grounds have controlled access and as such the Contractor shall comply with Academy security procedures.

The Contractor will be provided a storage / staging area for equipment and materials in an area determined by the COR. The Contractor is responsible for restoring the area to its original condition at the completion of work and repairing any damages incurred to the area as a result of Contractor activities.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

The Contractor will provide all personnel, paint, painting tools, materials, safety equipment, supervision, permits, licensure, other items and non-personal services, and any lift equipment needed to perform the work at the Mine Simulation Laboratory.

Contractor will also provide all personnel, painting tools/supplies, safety equipment, supervision, permits, licensure, other items and non-personal services, and any lift equipment needed to perform the work on designated high exterior concrete areas.

The Contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of waste that is a result of this project and must comply with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the transport and disposal of waste.

PART 5

REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

5.0 REQUIREMENTS

All labor, planning, documents, materials, safety and lift equipment, supervision, incidentals, permits, licensure, and cleanup shall be provided by the Contractor to complete the following tasks.

CLEAN, PREPARE SURFACE, REMOVE/REPLACE TWO LIGHT TRANSMITTING WALL

PANELS AND PAINT EXTERIOR METAL ON MINE SIMULATION LABORATORY

5.0.1 Mobilization

• Mobilize personnel and equipment to job site storage/staging area

5.0.2 Clean and Prepare Surface

• Remove loose paint or rust by scraping all affected areas with a wire brush

• Clean by washing the entire surface with a steam power washer

• Repair/patch any cracks or dents in the siding

5.0.3 Apply Paint

• Apply two (2) coats of a water based acrylic paint designed for baked on finishes to all surfaces per manufacturer’s specifications and allow to dry

5.0.4 Remove/Replace Two (2) Light Transmitting Wall Panels

• Remove old light transmitting wall panels

• Re-install new light transmitting wall panels

• Ensure proper overlap and sealing to prevent water leakage

5.0.5 Cleanup and Disposal of Debris

• Cleanup, remove, and properly dispose of waste products generated during work on this contract

PAINT HIGH EXTERIOR CONCRETE AREAS

5.0.6 Mobilization

• Mobilize personnel and equipment to job site storage/staging area

5.0.7 Clean Surface

• Pressure wash all designated areas to remove loose paint, dirt, and grime

5.0.8 Apply Paint

• Apply (2) two coats of paint to all designated areas (Paint will be provided by the

Government)

5.0.9 Cleanup and Disposal of Debris

• Cleanup, remove, and properly dispose of waste products generated during work on this contract

5.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Paint for Mine Simulation Laboratory must be a water based acrylic paint designed for baked on finishes with color to match existing color of building. Paint color and wall panel color must be approved by the Government prior to purchase. Wall panels should be of equal or greater thickness as the existing panels. Contractor must follow all manufacturer’s specifications for applying paint products.

5.2 WORK SCHEDULE

All work shall be performed during the periods of time established by the U.S.

Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) so there is no disruption in training that is scheduled at the Academy.

5.3 QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure the services and products are performed/delivered in accordance with this SOW.

The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure themselves that their work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect work at any time during the project.

5.4 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

For this project, the acceptance of all tasks will belong with National Mine Health & Safety Academy management and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in accordance with the contract. The selected Contractor must ensure it has adequate resources for completing work described in this SOW.

Once project tasks have been completed, the COR will make an inspection of the work.

The approval of this final inspection by the COR will acknowledge acceptance of all project deliverables and that the Contractor has met all assigned tasks.

Any discrepancies involving completion of tasks or disagreement between NMH&S Academy management or the COR and the chosen Contractor will be referred to both organizations’ Contracting offices for review and discussion.

5.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and as approved by the COR. Damaged or defective items shall be replaced. All items are restricted to the allowed storage and staging area.

5.6 STOP WORK

All work shall be performed in a safe and professional manner. If work is not performed safely and professionally, the COR shall have the authority to stop work immediately.

This does not in any way affect the U.S. Government’s right to terminate the contract for default or convenience in accordance with the applicable provisions of the contract.

5.7 WARRANTY

Unless specified otherwise, in writing and agreed upon by all parties, all products, labor, and service must be warranted by the Contractor for a period not less than one (1) year from the official date of final Contractor payment.

Warranties imply that if any product or workmanship is not satisfactory during this period, it shall be replaced, adjusted, and/or repaired to the point of satisfactory, at no additional cost to the Government and is the liability of the Contractor to ensure all warranties are upheld. Government will not be liable for any costs associated to travel, lodging and per diem related to warranty repairs during the specified period as stated above.

PART 6

DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Description Submitted to

Time

Safety Plan Report indicating plan for preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, or death

Assigned

COR

Within 10 days of contract award

Project Schedule Indicates sequence of work and schedule

Assigned

COR

Within 10 days of contract award

Material Safety Data Sheets

Data sheets related to safety and health of products

Assigned

COR

Within 10 days of contract award

Certified Payroll Payroll records in accordance with Davis-Bacon and related Acts

Assigned

COR

Weekly

Standards and Warranties

Standards for upkeep and routine maintenance and warranties of material and workmanship

Assigned

COR

Upon completion of project

***Project will be ready for inspection within 14 days of the end of Period of Performance (POP). A complete walk thru and inspection will be performed prior to final payment.

MAP OF ACADEMY GROUNDS

REQUIRED QUOTE CONTENTS:

RFQ INSTRUCTIONS:

a) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Quoters must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 is supplemented per following addenda:

Submissions shall be submitted prior to the closing date and include the following: name, address, and telephone number of the contractor, unit price, and overall total price, of the item/services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements.

All quotes shall include the following documentation/information:

1. Quoters shall complete blocks 14, 15,17,20(a)(b)&(c) on the SF1442, page 1. These blocks contain the name and address of the Contractor, signature of the person authorized to sign quotation, and date of quotation. Contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of quotations unless another time period is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.

2. The contractor shall also submit completed solicitation provisions and clauses 52.204-24, and 52.204-26.

PLEASE NOTE- All items highlighted in yellow in this RFQ must be completed and returned along with the quote. If these items are not completed and submitted at time of quote, you may be rated technically unacceptable. The Government encourages the quoters to provide discounts from their published pricing.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Please submit any questions pertaining to the RFQ via e-mail to:

Aleisha Moore

Purchasing Agent

Department of Labor

Moore.Aleisha@dol.gov

Quotes are due no later than 5:00 EST on 7/30/2021.

RFQ EVALUATION METHODS:

a) 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items shall be used. The Evaluation as Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and that the Government expects to award a single order resulting from this RFQ to the responsive responsible quoter whose technically acceptable quote conforming to the RFQ will be the most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

FACTOR 1: Technical

Technical Rating

RATING

ACRONYM

RATING

DESCRIPTION

DEFINITIONS

A Acceptable The quote is technically acceptable as it meets and/or exceeds the minimum technical acceptability requirements of the RFQ.

U Unacceptable The quote is technically unacceptable as it does not meet the minimum technical acceptability requirements of the RFQ.

FACTOR 1:

Quoter's must demonstrate an understanding of the requirement and that their technical quotes must meet the requirements set forth in the PWS

FACTOR 2: Price

Firm-Fixed Pricing (FFP) shall be proposed for all required pricing. Contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of quotations unless another time period is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.

BASIS FOR AWARD:

Award will be to the vendor that is responsive to the solicitation requirements including the specifications, found responsible, and provides a price that is fair and reasonable.

Solicitation Provisions

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2016)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (JUL 2016)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020)

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 the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(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

(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 Page 7

(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. (DEC 2019)

(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.

(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) Representation. 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.

(End of Provision)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(NOV 2015)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (OCT 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-"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. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern-

(1) Means a small business concern-

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

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

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

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(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.

"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 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.

"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.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is– ________ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is _______ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern.

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

[Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126;

and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(8)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Under 15 U.S.C.645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm’s status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall-

(1) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991)

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. (APR 1991)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal

In writing, "writing," or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show–

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)

(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government…