25Q7039 USNS ARCTIC Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N10 - CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION TEMPLATE

Military Sealift Command Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR

Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation number is [N3220525Q7039] and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

a. Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04, effective 06/11/2025, located on https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

b. DFARS Publication Notice 20250117, effective 01/17/2025 located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

4. The associated NAICS code is 811310 and the associated PSC/FSC code is H239 for this procurement: NOTE:

A Class Waiver is not applicable to a procurement unless the NAICS code, PSC/FSC, and NAICS Code Descriptor currently in effect, match the item(s) being procured.

is not being set-aside for small businesses.

is being set-aside for [insert small business program]. The small business size standard is [enter size standard.]

5. The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options:

SERVICES

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF

MEASURE

LABOR

RATE

TOTAL PRICE

Labor HRS

Material 1 LOT

GRAND

TOTAL

6. It is anticipated one firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued in response to this RFQ. No commercial financing.

Performance Work Statement

Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) Recertification Service In support of USNS

ARCTIC (T-AOE 8)

Reference(s): (a) NAVSEA OP 2173 VOLUME TWO (DL 5167555 / NSN 3Z 3940-01-313-7149)

(b) NAVSEA SG420-AP-MMA-010 (Series)

1. Purpose: In accordance with References (a) and (b), Contractor shall provide Ordnance Handling

Equipment (OHE) Safety Recertification services in support of the subject activity/vessel. As such, the following information and requirements are hereby provided for planning purposes.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

2. Activity/Vessel: USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8)

3. Location of Equipment/Services: Guam (C7F AOR) – Vendor Facility

4. Period of Performance (POP): 15 SEPTEMBER 2025 – 01 DECEMBER 2025

5. SOR: N2190751954018

6. Specific Tasks: The following work items shall be accomplished by the selected service provider

(contractor) in conjunction with this service and certification requirement. The Government intends to award a

Firm Fixed Price Contract to the selected service provider. The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles required to accomplish the following:

a. Services to OHE identified in Paragraph 7, Table 1 below will be performed at the Contractor’s facility in accordance with the requirements set forth in References (a) and (b). The Contractor’s shall specify the location of the service and provide a summary of the proposed service processes for OHE material receipt, inventory, and open inspection.

b. Contractor shall provide the delivery location, time, and date of when they are ready to accept the

OHE no later than two days after award of the contract.

c. Contractor shall perform a visual inspection on all OHE received, to verify the types (MK & MOD), quantity, and condition of OHE delivered. In addition, the Contractor shall separate failed items.

Following receipt, inventory and inspection, the Contractor shall provide to the OHE Type Desk and

Contracting Officer a ‘Condition Found Report’ (CFR) documenting the following:

1. Discrepancies between the OHE items listed in Paragraph 7 listed on the SOW and OHE actually received, to include discrepancies in the MK, MOD, serial number and quantity of OHE received if any.

2. Pieces of OHE by MK, MOD and serial number found to require repairs prior to testing.

3. Pieces of OHE by MK, MOD and serial number failing visual inspection, found to be beyond economic repair (BER) and/or requiring disposal.

4. Any pieces of OHE found to require repair, failing visual inspection, and found to be beyond economic repair (BER) and/or requiring disposal shall have pictures.

d. Upon CFR approval by the OHE Type Desk, the Contractor shall continue the service and perform all necessary repairs, testing, marking, preservation (prime/paint), certification, and disposal of OHE.

e. Contractor shall notify the OHE Type Desk of the testing schedule in advance of required OHE testing procedures. OHE Type Desk attendance is not required for testing to be accepted if proper notification is provided. Please allow at least 24-hours notification prior to testing.

f. Contractor shall provide the OHE Type Desk with a CFR listing all pieces of OHE which cannot be repaired for service use and/or failed required testing procedures. These items will be designated for disposal action.

g. Contractor shall mark and provide a hard and electronic (in Adobe PDF format) copy certificate for each piece of OHE that passes required testing to the OHE Type Desk for acknowledgement and acceptance.

h. Contractor shall segregate all OHE materials recommended for disposal. Service provider shall mark all

OHE found to be defective either during initial inspection or after failed/physical testing. OHE Type Desk will verify and validate these OHE items prior to disposal action and with Government authorization.

i. Contractor shall dispose of OHE per the provided CFR/failure reports and as approved by the OHE

Type Desk. Failed OHE beyond repair shall be rendered unusable and unserviceable prior to disposal.

Example: MK-105’s can be cut in half, etc. Disposal of OHE materials shall be conducted in accordance with local procedures and regulations.

j. Prior to returning certified OHE material to the Government, the Contractor shall package/crate the certified OHE materials in a manner suitable for international shipment. Specific requirements may be coordinated with the OHE Type Desk.

k. Contractor shall return re-certified OHE and excess OHE pieces identified in Paragraph 7 to the

Government designated location by end of the POP. The Contractor shall schedule the return of OHE with the OHE Type Desk in advance.

7. Equipment to be serviced:

USNS ARCTIC - TABLE 1

Line Item #: OHE Description Quantity

1. MK 99 MOD 0 SLING, WEAPONS HANDLING 2 ea.

2. MK 105 MOD 0

PENDANT

SLING, HOISTING 140 ea.

3. MK 105 MOD 0

ORANGE LEG

SLING, HOISTING 483 ea.

4. MK 142 MOD 0 SLING, FORKLIFT TRUCK 1 ea.

5. MK 5 MOD 1 STRONBACK, CARGO STREAM

HEAVY LIFT (GULLWING)

4 ea.

6. MK 20 MOD 0 HOISTER ASSEMBLY, CARGO 4 ea.

TOTAL PIECES 634 ea.

The Contractor is only required to inspect, test, and re-certify the number of pieces identified in the table above. Excess pieces shall be captured on Condition Found Report (CFR) and returned untouched to the

Government along with the re-certified OHE by the end of the POP.

10. Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide the following:

a. TECH EXHIBIT A: Initial Condition Found Report (ICFR) and Initial Data Sheet

1. Initial Condition Found Report (ICFR) and Initial Data Sheet. This report and data sheet shall be submitted to the OHE Type Desk via e-mail within 3 calendar days following completion of initial inspection identifying the following:

a. Original OHE Material Receipt/Inventory and Open-Inspection of the OHE assets annotating any discrepancies between the OHE items listed in Paragraph 7 listed on the

PWS and OHE received, to include discrepancies in the MK, MOD, serial number, and quantity of OHE received if any shall be listed on the Initial Condition Found Report

(ICFR).

b. Pieces of OHE by MK, MOD, CAGE, PART NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, and DATE

OF MANUFACTURE if known, SATISFACTORY FOR TESTING, REQUIRES REPAIR

PRIOR TO TESTING and FOUND TO BE BEYOND ECONOMIC REPAIR AND OR

REQUIRING DISPOSAL shall be listed on the Initial Data Sheet.

c. Pieces of OHE by MK, MOD and serial number found to require repairs prior to testing shall have pictures taken and submitted to the OHE Type Desk via email.

d. Pieces of OHE by MK, MOD and serial number failing visual inspection or found to be beyond economic repair (BER) and/or believed needing disposal shall have pictures taken and submitted to the OHE Type Desk via email.

e. If OHE requires repair or is believed to be (BER) and requires disposal the contractor shall not do such without the approval of the Government Representative.

b. TECH EXHIBIT B: Weekly Report

1. A Weekly Report relative to Inventory/ Repair/ Testing (Failure)/Marking/ Certification and Disposal service requirements, as applicable. This report shall be submitted via e-mail to the OHE Type Desk every Friday following initial inspection until the end of the POP.

c. TECH EXHIBIT C: Final Condition Found Report (FCFR) and Final Data Sheet

1. Final Condition Found Report (FCFR) and Final Data Sheet. This report and data sheet shall be submitted to the OHE Type Desk via email by the end of the POP identifying the following:

a. Pieces of OHE by MK, MOD, and quantity received, rejected, and certified shall be listed on the Final Condition Found Report (FCFR).

b. Pieces of OHE by MK, MOD, CAGE, PART NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, and DATE

OF MANUFACTURE if known, DATE OF INSPECTION, and DATE OF EXPIRATION shall be listed on the Final Data Sheet.

c. Hard copy certificates for each piece of OHE that satisfactorily passes testing shall be included with the material to send back. In addition, an electronic copy (in Adobe PDF format) of all certification documents shall be submitted to the OHE Type Desk via email as well. All applicable service documentation shall be provided to the OHE Type Desk. These certification and service documents shall be provided to the OHE Type Desk via email by the end of the POP.

11. Qualifications: The selected Contractor/Service provider must meet the following qualifications:

a. All management and technical personnel performing services must be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Experience performing required weight testing and safety certification requirements on shipboard-approved Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) in accordance with the guidelines as set forth in the

NAVSEA SG420-AP-MMA-010 (Series), NAVSEA OP 2173 VOLUME TWO, and associated equipment technical manuals.

2. Experience in identifying, validating, visually inspecting, repairing, testing, marking, tagging, certifying and disposal of Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE).

b. The Contractor and their facility shall be certified to perform Periodic Weight Test Certification per

Reference (b). The Contractor will be required to provide a copy of their certification memo from

NAVSEA05 PHST EOE if they are not listed as a certified OHE Testing facility by NSWC IHEODTD.

c. Contractor personnel shall abide by all DOD, Navy, and MSC security requirements and clearance procedures required to access U.S. Government facilities and MSC organization activities.

d. Proof of U.S. citizenship shall be provided in order to enter a U.S. military facility, if requested by the

Government. When accessing a U.S. Government installation, proposed contractor personnel shall be vetted by the Government through Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) before accessing the Government installation.

e. The Contractor must be able to execute and perform the required services within the Period of

Performance (POP) identified in the RFQ/Statement of Work or as modified by an official U.S.

Government Contracting Officer.

12. Quality Assurance Requirements:

a. The requirements of this Work Item shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the OHE Type Desk.

b. The requirements of this Work Item shall be accomplished in accordance with current Regulatory Body rules and regulations.

13. MSC Norfolk - Technical / Point(s) of Contact (POC):

PRIMARY Norfolk (Technical)

POC: Carlos Mendez

Military Sealift Command N44, MHE/OHE Program

9276 Third Avenue, Bldg. LP-26, Norfolk, VA 23511

Office: 757-341-3346

Email: juancarlos.mendez.ctr@us.navy.mil

ALTERNATE Norfolk POC:

Dennis Lewis

Military Sealift Command N44, MHE/OHE Program

Office: (757) 443-2358

Email: dennis.j.lewis4.civ@us.navy.mil

(End Performance Work Statement)

7. N/A

8. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep

2023) applies to this acquisition and is fully incorporated by reference. The provision is amended as follows:

52.212-1 (ADDENDUM) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

a. Any inconsistency between FAR Provision 52.212-1 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 shall be solved by giving precedence to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

b. After receipt of quotes the Government may, with or without notice, negotiate with and, if desired, seek quote revisions from as many or as few quoters as it, in its discretion, deems appropriate.

c. The term “offeror” or “offer” as used in FAR 52.212-1 shall be understood to mean “quoter” and “quote,” respectively. Further, the term “award” shall be understood to describe the Government’s issuance of an order.

d. The Government will consider all quotes that are timely received and may consider late quotes in accordance with 52.212-1. Failure of a quote to address any items listed in the attached submission package may make a quote unacceptable.

e. Paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.212-1, Submission of Offers, is amended as follows:

In addition to the quote submission requirements stated in FAR provision 52.212-1, quoters shall provide the following, as part of the quote submission package, no later than the required time and date for quote submission:

Responsible sources shall provide the following:

1. Price quote which identifies the requested item(s), unit price inclusive of shipping (if any), and extended price

2. Total Firm Fixed price

3. Any Discount Terms

4. Estimated time of delivery

5. Technical Submission Requirements

a. For Parts/Supply buy, the quote shall contain a description including part number and title for each item listed in the solicitation to allow the Government to verify that the quoted parts match the requirements listed in the requirements schedule.

b. For a Services buy, the quote shall contain all pre-award submission/certification requirements as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

6. Indicate principal place of performance and country of product origin.

7. Responses to the solicitation are due 24 July 2025 @ 3:00 PM, EDT. Quotes may be e-mailed to

Ryan Greer at ryan.e.greer.civ@us.navy.mil and/or Tommy Hale at tommy.a.hale@us.navy.mil To be considered timely, an E-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission. Quotes received after that time will be considered at the

Government’s sole discretion. Please reference the solicitation number on your quote.

Primary Point of Contact: Ryan Greer (Work:564-226-7585)

Secondary Point of Contact: Tommy Hale (Work: 564-226-8988)

9. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition, and its tailored text appears below:

(a) The Government may issue a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quote:

(i) technical capability of the item quoted to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

Award shall be made to Island Certs as the sole source vendor by providing a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price.

To be considered a technically acceptable solution for a parts procurement, the quoted parts shall meet the solicitation requirements including required parts, delivery dates, and terms and conditions stated in the solicitation.

To be considered a technically acceptable solution for a service, the quoted service shall meet the solicitation requirements including terms and conditions stated in the solicitation. The quote shall state that all aspects of the technical requirement, including required delivery date and part numbers, can be met.

The Government will evaluate quoted pricing for reasonableness utilizing techniques described in FAR 13.106-3.

To consummate a binding contract between the parties, the successful quoter shall accept the purchase order in writing (see FAR 2.101).

(End of Provision)

10. Provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Complete and return with quote if required

52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 24)

52.212-3.doc

11. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and is fully incorporated herein.

Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall not contain nor be subject to the vendor’s standard commercial terms and conditions. Any quote submitted in response to this solicitation, which includes the vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and may be rejected as being non-responsive to the solicitation.

mailto:ryan.e.greer.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:tommy.a.hale@us.navy.mil

12. 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and

10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19

U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

XX (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN

2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009.)

XX (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community--see FAR

3.900(a).

XX (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-

282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (6) [Reserved]

XX (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub.

L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XX (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub.

L. 117-328).

___ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

___ (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L.

115-390, title II).

___ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

___ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41

U.S.C. 2313).

____ (14) [Reserved]

____ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (17) [Reserved]

____ (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

____ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219-9.

____ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

____ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

____ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns

Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

XX (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

XX (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

____ (33) [Reserved]

____ (34)(i) [Reserved]

____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

XX (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

XX (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

XX (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

XX (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496).

XX (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

____ (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY

2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY

2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

XX (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41

U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

____ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and

112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

____ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

____ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

____ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

____ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

____ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O.

13513).

____ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)

XX (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

XX (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41

U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

XX (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

____ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL

2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security

Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

____ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

____ (65) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting

Officer check as appropriate.]

XX (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

_____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple

Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY

2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13658).

XX (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

_____ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

_____ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human

Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and

Records--Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the

Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.

117-328).

(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-

390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, [Reserved]

(x) 52.222-26, [Reserved]

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) _____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_____ (B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E. O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security

Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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13. The following additional information is applicable to this acquisition:

Number Title

52.204-7 System for Award Management P

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance C

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting P

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance C

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems C

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the

Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-

Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for

Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for

Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August

13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for

Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

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

"will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the

Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

https://www.sam.gov/

(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)

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) C

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the

Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE

DETERMINATION

EMPLOYEE CLASS MONETARY WAGE RATE FRINGE BENEFIT RATE

01410 Supply Technician (Guam) GS-7 Step 2 $25.85 $8.45

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52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations C

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors C

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert

"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

C

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR

Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR

Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation C

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials C

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights C

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials P

252.203-7003 Agency Office of The Inspector General C

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors C

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls P

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident

Information

C

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-

O0013 Revision 1)

C

252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident

Information (Jan 2023)

C

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support C

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services—Representation (May 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services—Representation, that it “does not provide covered defense 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.”

(a) Definitions. “Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services,” “covered mission,”

“critical technology,” and “substantial or essential component,” as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

(Pub. L.…