RFQ_70T02019Q9NNCP010.pdf

70T02019Q9NNCP010

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Agilent Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) Triple Quad System

Preventive Annual Maintenance Agreement

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 - SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 3 – TSA CLAUSES

SECTION 4 – FAR CLAUSES and PROVISIONS

SECTION 5 - EVALUATION FOR AWARD

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SECTION 1 - SCHEDULES OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

1.1. General

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Threat Assessment Division (TAD), Explosives Operations Branch (EOB) seeks to establish an annual preventative maintenance agreement for the Agilent (brand name only) GC/MS Triple Quad System and associated components, identified in the pricing table below and the Section 2, Statement of Work. This will be a firm-fixed price Purchase Order.

1.2. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs)

Clin No.

Item Qty Unit Base Year

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Total Price

X0001 CrossLab Bronze (Government and Academia) for use with the Agilent GC/MS Triple Quad System components in accordance with the Section 2 - Statement of Work.

1 EA $ $ $ $ $

X0002 CrossLab Preventative Maintenance for use with the Agilent GC/MS Triple Quad System components in accordance with the Section 2 - Statement of Work.

1 EA $ $ $ $ $

Total Price: $

* The TSA is exempt from sales tax. TSA’s FEIN# 80-0038533.

SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1. Requiring Organization

TSA OS TAD EOB.

2.2 Product, Service or Outcome Needed

The TSA has a requirement to procure an annual preventative maintenance services agreement for the Agilent GC/MS Triple Quad System and associated components.

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The preventative maintenance agreement is comprised of the Agilent specific CrossLab Bronze (Government and Academia) and CrossLab Preventative Maintenance components. The annual service agreement will be for one (1) year base period and three (3) option year periods.

2.3 Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome:

TSA requires an Agilent GC/MS Triple Quad System preventative maintenance agreement and associated components in support of new and ongoing operations.

2.4 Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

Technical Specifications:

Item 1: CrossLab Bronze (Government and Academia) for use with the following Agilent GC/MS Triple Quad System components:

• 7693A Tray with Heater/Mixer/Bar Code (S/N: US11380131)

• 7693A Autoinjector (S/N: US13250852)

• Agilent 7890B Series GC Custom (S/N: US13393003)

• 7000C Quadrupole MS/MS EI/CI Mainframe (S/N: US1538T302)

This item includes the following salient characteristics:

• Preferred response to on demand calls: Ensuring that instrument will be up and running again, as quickly as possible;

• Onsite repair visits: Restore system to operating condition. Coverage includes travel time and labor;

• Genuine Agilent service parts;

• Consumables/supplies required for repair: To include normal wear and tear items, such as liners, seals and tubing; and

• Access to Agilent CrossLab Remote Advisor Assist and Report:

Providing real-time support with remote monitoring, diagnostics and reporting.

Item 2: CrossLab Preventative Maintenance for use with the following Agilent

GC/MS Triple Quad System components:

• 7693A Tray with Heater/Mixer/Bar Code (S/N: US11380131)

• 7693A Autoinjector (S/N: US13250852)

• Agilent 7890B Series GC Custom (S/N: US13393003)

• 7000C Quadrupole MS/MS EI/CI Mainframe (S/N: US1538T302)

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This item includes the following salient characteristics:

• Annual system inspection & cleaning; and

• Proactive replacement of specific wear and tear parts.

2.5 Special Requirements:

The vendor must provide a service certification for this instrument with quote.

The vendor must schedule the required maintenance and repairs with the designated point of contact prior to arriving at the facility.

2.6 Place/Location of Performance/ Delivery:

All required repairs, verifications, certifications and maintenance will be performed at:

William J. Hughes Technical Center, Building 158 Atlantic City, NJ 08405

Attn: Susan Vendetti (609) 813-2985 / susan.vendetti@tsa.dhs.gov and Chan Heng (609) 813-2982 / chan.heng@tsa.dhs.gov

2.6.1 Special Delivery Instructions:

The vendor must notify Susan Vendetti (609) 813-2985 / susan.vendetti@tsa.dhs.gov and Chan Heng (609) 813-2982 / chan.heng@tsa.dhs.gov at least 72 hours in advance of the delivery. The William J. Hughes Technical Center is a secure facility.

**Call to confirm delivery at least 72 hours in advance of the delivery. **

2.7 Period of Performance:

The period of performance is for one (1) year base period and three (3) option year periods from the date of contract award. Upon ninety (90) days of the base year period end, the TSA will inform the vendor whether an additional option year will be exercised.

2.8 Competition:

This solicitation is a Brand-Name Only, Full & Open Competition under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) #811219 - "Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance."

mailto:susan.vendetti@tsa.dhs.gov mailto:chan.heng@tsa.dhs.gov

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SECTION 3 – TSA CLAUSES

G.5200.242.003 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES (JUL 2015)

“SUBMISSION OF INVOICES”

(a) Background: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) partners with the United

States Coast Guard Finance Center for financial services in support of TSA operations, including the payment of contractor invoices. Therefore, all contractor invoices must be submitted to, and will be paid by, the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center (FinCen).

(b) Invoice Submission Method: Invoices may be submitted via facsimile, U.S. Mail, or email (preferred method). Contractors shall utilize ONLY ONE method per invoice submission. The submission information for each of the methods is as follows in order of preference:

1) Facsimile number is: 757-413-7314

The facsimile number listed above shall be used by contractors for ORIGINAL invoice submission only. If facsimile submission is utilized, contractors shall not submit hard copies of invoices via the U.S. mail. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify that invoices are received, regardless of the method of submission used. Contractors may inquire regarding the receipt of invoices by contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center via the methods listed in subparagraph (d) of this clause.

2) U.S. Mail:

United States Coast Guard Finance Center TSA Commercial Invoices P.O. Box 4111 Chesapeake, VA 23327-4111

3) EMAIL (preferred method)

(FIN-SMB-TSAInvoices@uscg.mil) or www.fincen.uscg.mil)

(c) Invoice Process: Upon receipt of contractor invoices, FinCen will electronically route invoices to the appropriate TSA Contracting Officer’s Representative and/or Contracting Officer for review and approval. Upon approval, the TSA will electronically route the invoices back to FinCen. Upon receipt of certified invoices from an Authorized Certifying Official, FinCen will initiate payment of the invoices.

Note for discounts offered:

Discounts on invoices. If desired, the Contractor should offer discounts directly upon the invoice submitted, clearly specifying the terms of the discount. Contractors can structure mailto:FIN-SMB-TSAInvoices@uscg.mil

-7 -discounted amounts for payment for any time period less than the usual thirty-day payment period specified under Prompt Payment requirements; however the Contractor should not structure terms for payment of net amounts invoiced any sooner than the standard period required under FAR Subpart 32.9 regarding prompt payments for the specified deliverables under contract.

Discounts offered after invoice submission. If the Contractor should wish to offer a discount on a specific invoice after its submission for payment, the Contractor should submit a letter to the Finance Center identifying the specific invoice for which a discount is offered and specify the exact terms of the discount offered and what time period the Government should make payment by in order to receive the discount. The Contractor should clearly indicate the contract number, invoice number and date, and the specific terms of the discount offered. Contractors should not structure terms for net amount payments any sooner than the standard period required under FAR Subpart 32.9 regarding prompt payments for the specified deliverables under contract.

(d) Payment Status: Contractors may inquire on the payment status of an invoice by any of the following means:

(1) Via the internet: https://www.fincen.uscg.mil

Contacting the FinCen Customer Service Section via telephone at 1-800-564-5504 or

(757) 523-6940 (Voice Option #1). The hours of operation for the Customer Service line are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. However, the Customer Service line has a voice-mail feature that is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

(2) Via the Payment Inquiry Form: https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/secure/payment.htm

(e) Invoice Elements: Invoices will automatically be rejected if the information required in subparagraph (a)(2) of the Prompt Payment Clause, contained in this Section of the Contract, including EFT banking information, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and DUNS number are not included in the invoice. All invoices must clearly correlate invoiced amounts to the corresponding contract line item number and funding citation.

The Contractor shall work with the Government to mutually refine the format, content and method of delivery for all invoice submissions during the performance of the Contract.

(f) Supplemental Invoice Documentation: Contractors shall submit all supplemental invoice documentation (e.g. copies of subcontractor invoices, travel vouchers, etc.) necessary to approve an invoice along with the original invoice. The Contractor invoice must contain the information stated in the Prompt Payment Clause in order to be received and processed by FinCen. Supplemental invoice documentation required for review and approval of invoices may, at the written direction of the Contracting Officer, be submitted directly to either the Contracting Officer, or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Note for “time-and-material” type contracts: The Contractor must submit the following statement with each invoice for labor hours invoiced under a “time-https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/ https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/secure/payment.htm

-8 -and-materials” type contract, order, or contract line item: “The Contractor hereby certifies in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR 52.232-7, that each labor hour has been performed by an employee (prime or subcontractor) who meets the contract’s specified requirements for the labor category invoiced.”

(g) Additional Invoice Preparation Instructions for Software Development and/or Hardware.

The Contractor shall clearly include a separate breakdown (by CLIN) for any software development activities (labor costs, subcontractor costs, etc.) in accordance with Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards Number 10 (Preliminary design costs, Development costs and post implementation costs) and cite payment terms. The contractor shall provide make and model descriptions as well as Fh.520

(h) Frequency of Invoice Submission. Upon start of service coverage.

(End of term)

G. 5200.243.001 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (JUL 2015)

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make any changes, approve any changes in the requirements of this contract, issue orders, obligate funds and authorize the expenditure of funds, and notwithstanding any term contained elsewhere in this contract, such authority remains vested solely in the Contracting Officer. (For further information, the Contracting Officer is a federal government employee who is specifically authorized and appointed in writing under specified agency procedures and granted the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.) In the event, the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

The following Primary Contracting Officer is assigned to this contract. Alternate Contracting Officers may be assigned:

TSA Contracting Officer:

NAME: Kurt Allen

PHONE NUMBER: 571-459-3858

EMAIL: Kurt.Allen@tsa.dhs.gov

G.5200. 242.001 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND

TECHNICAL MONITORS (JUL 2015)

1. The principle role of the COR is to support the Contracting Officer in managing the contract.

This is done through furnishing technical direction within the confines of the contract, monitoring performance, ensuring requirements are met within the terms of the contract, and maintaining a strong relationship with the Contracting Officer. As a team the Contracting mailto:Kurt.Allen@tsa.dhs.gov

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Officer and COR must ensure that program requirements are clearly communicated and that the agreement is performed to meet them. The principle role of the Technical Monitor (TM) is to support the COR on all work orders, tasks, deliverables and actions that require immediate attention relating to the approved scope and obligated funding of the contract action.

2. The Contracting Officer hereby designates the individual(s) named below as the Contracting Officer's Representative(s) and Technical Monitor(s). Such designations(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated.

TSA Technical Monitor:

NAME: Susan Vendetti

PHONE NUMBER: 609-813-2985

EMAIL: Susan.Vendetti@tsa.dhs.gov

3. The COR(s) and TM(s) may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the Contractor, but notification of the change, including the name and phone number of the successor COR, will be promptly provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer in writing.

4. The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

• The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the project and technical liaison with the Contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all reports and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

• The COR may designate assistant COR(s) to act for him/her by naming such assistant in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

• The COR will maintain communications with the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

The COR must report any observed fraud, waste, or opportunities to improve performance of cost efficiency to the Contracting Officer.

• The COR will immediately alert the Contracting Officer to any possible Contractor deficiencies or questionable practices so that corrections can be made before the problems become significant.

• The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract’s price, terms or conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer.

• The COR is not authorized to direct the Contractor on how to perform the work.

• The COR is not authorized to issue stop-work orders. The COR may recommend the authorization by the Contracting Officer to issue a stop work order, but the Contracting Officer is the only official authorized to issue such order.

• The COR is not authorized to discuss new proposed efforts or encourage the Contractor to perform additional efforts on an existing contract or order.

mailto:Susan.Vendetti@tsa.dhs.gov

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5. The responsibilities and limitations of the TM are as follows:

• Coordinating with the COR on all work orders, task, deliverables and actions that require immediate attention relating to the approved scope and obligated funding of the contract action.

• Monitoring the Contractor’s performance in relation to the technical requirements of the assigned functional area of the contract to ensure that the Contractor’s performance is strictly within the contract’s scope and obligated funding.

• Ensuring that all recommended changes in any work under the contract are coordinated and submitted in writing to the COR for consideration.

• Informing the COR if the Contractor is not meeting performance, cost, schedule milestones.

• Performing technical reviews of the Contractor’s proposals as directed by the COR.

• Performing acceptance of the Contractor’s deliverables as directed by the COR.

• Reporting any threats to the health and safety of persons or potential for damage to

Government property or critical national infrastructure which may result from the Contractor’s performance or failure to perform the contract’s requirements.

L. 5200.233.001 AVAILABILITY OF INTERNAL APPEAL PROCESS PER FAR 33.103

(JUL 2018)

In the event of receipt of the Contracting Officer’s final decision of an agency-level protest in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 33.103, the offeror is hereby advised that an appeal process is available from within the agency. The Assistant Administrator of the Contracting and Procurement in the Transportation Security Administration is the independent appeal authority. All appeals must be submitted in writing and signed by a company official who is authorized to commit the company and contain the same elements required in FAR 33.103(d) as well as an explanation of the Contracting Officer’s decision (and copy of such decision). Appeals must be sent either in writing or via email to Transportation Security Administration, ATTN: APPEAL OF AGENCY PROTEST, Contracting and Procurement, 601 S. 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6025 , or via email to TSAProcurementPolicy@tsa.dhs.gov. The subject line for the email should clearly indicate

“APPEAL OF AGENCY PROTEST”.

(End of provision)

H.5200.205.001 PUBLICITY AND DISSEMINATION OF CONTRACT INFORMATION

(OCTOBER 2017)

The Contractor shall not publish, permit to be published, or distribute for public consumption, any information, oral or written, concerning the results or conclusions made pursuant to the award and/or performance of this contract without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit any request for public release at least ten (10) business days mailto:TSAProcurementPolicy@tsa.dhs.gov

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Any material proposed to be published or distributed shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will follow the procedures in Management Directives 1700.3 and 1700.4. The Administrator retains the authority to deny publication authorization. Any conditions on the approval for release will be clearly described. Notice of disapproval will be accompanied by an explanation of the basis or bases for disapproval.

SECTION 4 – FAR CLAUSES and PROVISIONS

Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) are incorporated in this document and resultant Task Orders by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

CLAUSES and PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The full text of all FAR and HSAR clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ .

Number Title Date 52.204-7 System for Award Management. Oct 2018 Clause 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 Clause 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Jul 2016 Provision 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items. Oct 2018 Provision 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. Oct 2018 Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. Nov 1999 Clause

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications.

Aug 2018 Provision

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 Clause

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. (Jan 2019)

(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 items:

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(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 and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (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).

___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved] ___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved] ___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved] ___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

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___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.

644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

___ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (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 (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set- Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

___ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

___ (24) 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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

___ (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

___ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

___ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)

(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).

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___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) (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.)

___ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

___ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514 ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X _ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

___ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

___ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

_X__ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (50) 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. 2302 Note).

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___ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(12)).

___ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495) ___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 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).

___ (5) 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).

___ (6) 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).

___ (7) 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).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O.

13658).

___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

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(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, 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 items. 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 (Jan 2019) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

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

Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2019) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (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 E.O.

13627).

(xiv) 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.)

(xv) 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)

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations.

(May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of Clause)

52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _30 days_; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _60 days_ before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

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(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed _48_months_.

(End of Clause)

SECTION 5 - EVALUATION FOR AWARD

Factor 1, Technical: As part of its quote, the Quoter MUST complete the Attachment (1) – Technical Compliance and Pricing Table and identify that the items quoted meet all the technical requirements, as provided in the table and discussed under the Technical Requirements of the Section 2 – Statement of Work.

The vendor MUST also provide a service certification for the instrument(s) that are to be serviced under this solicitation, with quote.

Included in Attachment (1) is a compliance check for Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR Provision 52.212-3) that the Quoter is required to complete. The Quoter shall indicate in the table that it submitted a completed Attachment (2) Reps and Certs Document OR that the quoter is in compliance with paragraph (b)(2) of the provision which states that the offers’ representations and certifications posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3 are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standards applicable to the NAICS code referenced in the solicitation).

EVALUATION

Factor 1 – Technical

Acceptable/Unacceptable Rating Rating Description Acceptable

Completes the Attachment (1) Technical Compliance and Pricing Table indicating compliance with all the SOW technical requirements, and compliance with the requirement to either submit a completed Attachment (2) Reps and Certs document or indicate compliance with the Reps and Certs statement provided in the table of Attachment (1), and provided a service certification for the instrument(s) that are to be serviced under this solicitation, with quote.

Unacceptable Does not indicate compliance with all the SOW technical requirements in the Attachment (1) Technical Compliance and Pricing Table, and/or does not comply with the requirement to either submit a completed Attachment (2) Reps and Certs document or indicate compliance with the Reps and Certs statement provided in the table of Attachment (1) , and/or did not provide a service certification for the instrument(s) that are to be serviced under this solicitation, with quote.

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Basis of Award

A purchase order will be awarded to the quoter whose quote:

1) Indicates compliance (in Attachment 1: Technical Compliance and Pricing Table) with all the SOW technical requirements;

2) Includes a completed Attachment (2) Reps and Certs document or indicates compliance with the Reps and Certs statement provided in the table of Attachment (1);

3) Provides a service certification for the instrument(s) that are to be serviced under this solicitation, with quote; and

4) Quotes the lowest total price.

SECTION 5 - EVALUATION FOR AWARD