WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4.

FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED.

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

DATED.

OFFER

ADDENDA

ADDENDA

6923G226Q000046

USMERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY PROCURE

US DOTMARITIME ADMINISTRATION

300 STEAMBOAT ROAD

KINGS POINT NY 11024-1699

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

USMMA PROCUREMENT

300 STEAMBOAT ROAD

KINGS POINT NY 11024-1699

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

USMMA PROCUREMENT

300 STEAMBOAT ROAD

KINGS POINT NY 11024-1699

09/25/2026 0900 ET

MMAPR530226000046

AMIT NARINE

516-726-6032

6923G2 100.00

6923G2

AMIT NARINE

423840

09/18/2026

MARAD-00095

The purpose of this solicitation is to award a firm fixed-price Purchase Order in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Delivery: 45 Days After Receipt Of Order

Continued...

STOCK RECORD (S/R)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

00001 1-Lincoln, VRTEX 360 Compact (K4914-1). 1-each

2-Torch attachment (K4485-1), 1-each (thermal cutting kit)

3-SET UP OF VRTEX 360 COMPACT BY LINCOLN

REPRESENTATIVE

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SECTION 1 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

300 STEAMBOAT ROAD

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK 11024

ATTN: Amit Narine, Contracting Officer at NarineA@usmma.edu

• Representatives of Contracting Officers

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract.

• Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)/Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) Responsibilities

The PCO/ACO is designated by the Lead Contracting Officer to handle the Administration of this contract in the following manner:

(a) All contract administration functions relative to the administration of the contract awarded to USMMA, Kings Point, NY, excluding termination rights, will be delegated to an PCO/ACO.

(b) After contract award, inquiries and correspondence pertaining to the administration of this contract shall be addressed to the USMMA from which a purchase order is issued, and for which those incidents of correspondence concern listed below. The ACO is as follows: Amit Narine, Contracting Officer.

• Point of Contact (POC)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

The COR responsibilities will include but not be limited to surveillance of services required under this contract; determining the adequacy of Contractor performance according to the specifications of this contract; acting as the Government’s representative; ensuring compliance with contract requirements insofar as the work is concerned; and advising the PCO/ACO of any contract issues. The COR cannot authorize deviations from the specifications and requirements of this contract. In the event the Contractor deviates without approval from the CO and/or PCO/ACO, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor. The POC designated for the USMMA Kings Point, NY, Contracting Office is listed below to assist in the discharge of the PCO/ACO’s responsibilities when he/she is unable to be directly in touch with the contract work. The POC/COR is as follows: TBD mailto:NarineA@usmma.edu

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SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

Table 12-2 — Provisions to include as prescribed via https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_205

Table 12-3 — Clauses included as prescribed.

Clause No. Title Date

52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

JUN 2020

☒ 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023

☒ 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

☒ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

JULY 2026

(Deviation)

☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies JULY 2026 (Deviation) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_205 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_205

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Clause No. Title Date

☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

JULY 2026

(Deviation)

☒ 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons JULY 2026 (Deviation)

52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements

JULY 2026

(Deviation)

☒ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements

JULY 2026

(Deviation)

☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving MAY 2024

☒ 52.232-30 Installment Payments of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

OCT 2018

☒ 52.232-90 Fast Payment Procedure JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.233-3 Protest After Award JULY 2026 (Deviation)

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Clause No. Title Date

☒ 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions JULY 2026 (Deviation)

☒ 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services JULY 2026 (Deviation)

Other: Discretionary (All Applicable)

52.212-4

Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services.

JULY 2026

(Deviation)

52.232-19 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.233-2 Service of Protest

JULY 2026

(Deviation)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services JAN 1991

52.237-4 Payment by Government to Contractor APR 1984

52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance

JULY 2026

(Deviation)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance APR 1984

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to

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prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 14 days.

(End of clause)

TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER) CLAUSES

TAR 1252.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses (matrix). The TAR matrix is not published in the CFR. It is available on the Acquisition.gov website via:

https://www.acquisition.gov/TAR

1252.201-70 Contracting Officer’s Representative (Nov 2022)

1252.204-70 Contactor Personnel Security & Agency Access (Nov 2022)

1252.223-70 Removal Or Disposal Of Hazardous Substances – Applicable Licenses And Permits (Nov 2022)

1252.223-71 Accident And Fire Reporting (Nov 2022)

1252.228-72 Risk And Indemnities (Nov 2022)

1252.232-70 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (AUG 2025)

1252.232-71 Limitation Of Government’s Obligation (Nov 2022)

1252.239-91 Records Management. (NOV 2022)

1252.237-73 Key Personnel (NOV 2022)

END OF CLAUSES

https://www.acquisition.gov/TAR

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SECTION 3 – ATTACHMENTS

List of attachments herewith in are as follows:

Attachment 1 –Solicitation (i.e. SF 1449)

Attachment 2 - Statement of Work (SOW)

Attachment 3 – DOL Wage Determination (SCA 2015-4157)

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SECTION 4 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(a)(1), insert a clause substantially as follows:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2026)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary.

The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

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(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

Submission of Offers

Quotation requires a completed & signed SF-1449, price will be the sum of all line items on contract line item (CLIN) 00001. When completing the “Offeror” portion of the SF 1449 (Blocks 17a, 30a-30c), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1449 for consideration. All amendments (SF-30) of the solicitation must be acknowledged/signed. We are only accepting quotes via email to NarineA@usmma.edu.

Please be sure to include Solicitation Number “6923G226Q000046” in the subject line. All responsible small business sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency.

Important Dates:

• All Questions are due by 09/22/2026 at 5:00PM ET, to the Contracting Officer via e-mail to NarineA@usmma.edu.

• All Quotes are due by 09:00AM EST on Sep. 25, 2026.

Evaluation:

To be considered responsive, quoters must provide the following:

• Attachment 1 SF1449: Must be completed and signed by the quoter.

• Attachment 2 Vendor Price Sheet: Must be completed and submitted with the quotation.

• Lead Time: Shall not exceed 45 calendar days after award.

• Vendor Price Sheet: Quoters must provide pricing for the brand name or equal products identified on the Vendor Price Sheet (Attachment 2) and must complete the Vendor Price Sheet in its entirety. If quoting “or equal” products, said products must be clearly identified on the Vendor Price Sheet. Supplemental vendor pricing document does not remove the burden to complete the government supplied vendor price sheet.

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1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Deliver one new educational Virtual Welding Trainer & Cutting Trainer for use in faculty research, Tech Staff training, and additional manufacturing course development.

2.0 LOCATION

Equipment is to be located in G207, In Gibbs Hall at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024.

3.0 DESCRIPTION

The new Virtual Reality Welder will meet the requirements to train students on modern welding and cutting methods and techniques to complement the current curriculum. The intent is to not replace the current Welding program but to add value to the current course.

Having this technology will also have a tremendous amount of savings due to reduced use of metal consumables, welding electrodes, MIG inert gases, TIG tungsten and inert gases, Oxyfuel consumables such as Acetylene and oxygen gases, torch gun and electrode holder consumables and overall electrical consumption savings.

4.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

4.1 Purchased Educational Virtual Reality Welding system will be pre-assembled and delivered to G207 in Gibbs Hall.

o Simulate sparks, slag, grinding and weld cooling.

o Welding *discontinuities* appear when an improper welding technique is used.

o Virtual bend test proving results instantly and reveals what causes a weld to pass or fail.

o Demos of successful welds.

o Replicates proper machine set-up using a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).

(Students must select the gas type, process, gas flow, amperage/voltage and wire-feed speed into the system.)

o Tracks and scores key weld parameters, including work angle, travel angle, travel speed, distance and position.

o Encourages more consistent feedback than traditional training.

The educational VR Welding system should meet or exceed the following requirements:

o Replay mode (in multiple views) helps instructors and welders identify what went wrong or well.

o Intuitive software program designed to bridge welding curriculum with hands-on training.

o Reduce welding training costs o Train welders faster o Safer (no metal, sparks, heat, gas or fumes) o Welds in Groove weld positions including: Plate PA-1G, PC-2G, PF/PG-3G, PE-4G Pipe

PC-2G, PH/PJ-5G, H-L045/J-L045-6G

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o Welds in Fillet weld positions including: T-PLATE PB-2F, PF/PG-3F, PD-4F PIPE ON

PLATE PB-2F, PD-4F, PH/PJ-5F

o Welds in Lap weld positions including: PB-2F (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW), PF/PG-3F

(SMAW, GMAW), PD-4F (SMAW 6010)

o Coupons: Practice Plate, Pad, Lap joint, Tee joint, Groove 3/8” (9.5mm), Groove on 2” XXS Pipe (50mm), Groove on 6” Sch 40 Pipe (150mm), Pipe on Plate o Materials: Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel o Must include a Thermal Cutting add on feature designed to address real-world cutting applications from setting up the torch to executing the cut. Each cutting exercise must allow users access to visual cues to assist with aim, angle, distance and speed. Step b step torch lightening sequence should follow safety protocols and reinforce the importance of reading the flame.

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Deliverer shall accomplish the delivery in accordance with all USMMA, local, state, federal, marine, and NEPA regulations that apply.

5.2 Manufacturer shall warranty all of the components utilized for a minimum of 1 year to be free from defect.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/ SERVICES/ INFORMATION

6.1 All request from the Deliverer/Vendor to the Technical representative for Government support/consultation will be determined on a case by case basis.

NOTE: Applicable Wage Determinations Service Contract Act WD # 2015-4157 Rev. 33, dated 8/17/2026:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4157/33 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4157/33