70Z02321Q5PT39900 - New Mechanics Solicitation - Request for Quote.pdf

U.S. Coast Guard | H-65 Aircraft Maintenance Solicitation No. 70Z02321Q5PT39900

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman.

The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program.

Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCUREMENT 3

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – SOLICITATION / CONTRACT FORM Attached – Attachment A SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS Attached – Attachment B

SECTION C – DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/

STATEMENT OF WORK Attached – Attachment C

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING 4

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 4

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 5

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 5

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 7

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES 9

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES 9

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 19

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 19

PART IV – REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 19

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS 19

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 20

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 24

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCUREMENT

1. Purpose. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement for contractor support to obtain Aircraft/Aviation Life Support (ALSE) Maintenance & Support for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair and maintenance of aircraft systems and sub-systems, flight inspections, and ALSE repair. The contractor shall perform this work in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this solicitation and the work shall take place at the USCG Air Station Atlantic City (ASAC) and the Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile.

2. Set-Aside and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). This acquisition is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the applicable NAICS code of 488190, “Other Support Activities for Air Transportation”, which has a small business size standard of $35.0M.

3. Commercial Items. This acquisition is for commercial services that meet the definition of “commercial item” as noted in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, “Definitions.”

4. Contract Type and Authority. The USCG intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, in accordance with this solicitation. Both Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12, “Acquisition of Commercial Items”, and FAR Part 13, “Simplified Acquisition Procedures”, govern this solicitation.

5. Period of Performance. The anticipated period of performance will be a base period of nine (9) months, with four (4) 12-month option periods and one (1) 3-month option period, for a total possible period of performance of up to sixty (60) months.

6. Disclaimer. This solicitation is not direction to proceed with the subject effort nor is this solicitation a promise of future direction to proceed. The Offeror is solely responsible for all solicitation submission costs.

7. Important Dates.

a. Friday, July 30, 2021

i. USCG issues this solicitation

b. 12:00 Noon Eastern Time (ET) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021

i. All questions are due by this date and time. Offeror shall submit all questions via email to the Contract Specialist, Sharita Leathers (Sharita.L.Leathers@uscg.mil), and the Contracting Officer, Nathan Dolezal (Nate.Dolezal@uscg.mil). Section L-6, “Questions”, of this solicitation contains further instructions.

c. 12:00 Noon ET on Monday, August 23, 2021

i. Offeror shall submit its proposal by this date and time via email to the Contract

Specialist and Contracting Officer noted above.

d. Monday, September 13, 2021

i. USCG anticipates making contract award for the base period by or before this date.

8. Basis of Award. Per FAR provision 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items”, USCG will award to the Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government using a tradeoff selection process between price and non-price factors. Section M of this solicitation contains further instructions.

Per FAR provision 52.212-1(g), “Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids)”, the USCG intends to award this contract without discussions, so the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain its best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The USCG reserves the unilateral right to hold discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

A. SECTION A – SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.204(a), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will solicit and make the contract award using the Standard Form 1449 (which is Attachment A to this solicitation).

The Offeror shall perform all efforts in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), the Section “J” Attachments, and all other requirements noted herein. In the event of a conflict, USCG will resolve the conflict in accordance with FAR clause 52.215-8, “Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format”.

B. SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B-1. General

This effort is a single-award contract, under which the USCG will satisfy its requirements noted in the PWS for aircraft/ALSE maintenance and support for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair and maintenance of aircraft systems and sub-systems, flight inspections, and ALSE repair. The Offeror shall provide all management, supervision, labor, and materials necessary to meet the stated requirements.

B-2. Ceiling Value

The ceiling value will be the combined value of the base period and all option periods combined.

B-3. CLIN Structure

The CLIN structure is located in this solicitation’s Attachment B, the CLIN Structure and Pricing Spreadsheet. This is a sixty (60) month contract with one (1) 9-month base period, four (4) 12-month option periods, and one (1) 3-month option period.

C. SECTION C – DESCRIPTIONS / SPECIFICATIONS / STATEMENT OF WORK

Please see this solicitation’s Attachment C, Performance Work Statement (PWS).

D. SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

This contract does not require packing and marking.

E. SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USCG will conduct contract inspection and acceptance in accordance with the PWS Section 6.4, “Inspection and Acceptance Criteria”.

Additionally, per FAR clause 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated by Reference”, this contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. In addition, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov.

The following is a summary of the applicable FAR clauses incorporated by reference for this section:

E FAR Clause Description Year

E-1 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price AUG 1996

F. SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-1. Place of Performance and Delivery Address

The places of performance for this contract are the Air Station Atlantic City and Aviation Training Center Mobile, which are located at the following addresses:

United States Coast Guard (USCG) United States Coast Guard (USCG) Air Station Atlantic City USCG Aviation Training Center (ALC) FAA Technical Center, Bldg. 350 8501 Tanner Williams Road Atlantic City International Airport Mobile, AL 36608-8322 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001

F-2. Contract Duration and Option Years

USCG anticipates awarding a sixty (60) month firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract, consisting of the following performance periods (the dates below are expected dates; the actual dates will be based on the contract award date):

i. BASE PERIOD: September 17, 2021 – June 16, 2022

ii. OPTION PERIOD 1: June 17, 2022 – June 16, 2023

iii. OPTION PERIOD 2: June 17, 2023 – June 16, 2024

iv. OPTION PERIOD 3: June 17, 2024 – June 16, 2025

v. OPTION PERIOD 4: June 17, 2025 – June 16, 2026

vi. OPTION PERIOD 5: June 17, 2026 – September 16, 2026

F-3. Deliverable Information

The deliverable information is contained in the PWS, especially Section 9.0, “Deliverables and Delivery Schedule.”

Additionally, per FAR clause 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated by Reference”, this contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. In addition, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov. The following is a summary of the applicable FAR clauses incorporated by reference for this section:

F FAR Clause Description Year

F-1 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

G. SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1. PAYMENT ADDRESS AND INVOICING REQUIREMENTS

(a) Pursuant to the requirements of FAR provision 52.204-7, “System for Award Management”, USCG will make payments in accordance with the address established in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Contractor shall submit all invoices both to the USCG Finance Center (FINCEN) at this web address: https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/centralinv/centrinv_start.htm and also submit all invoices via email to the Contracting Officer, the Contract Specialist, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), whose names and contact information will be provided upon contract award.

(b) Pursuant to the requirements of FAR clause 52.232-33, “Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management”, USCG will make payments to the Offeror via electronic funds transfer (EFT).

(c) The offeror shall follow the proper invoicing procedures outlined in the FAR clause 52.232-25, “Prompt Payment”. Failure to follow these procedures could result in delay of payment or rejection of the invoice.

(d) The Offeror may submit up to one (1) invoice per month.

(e) In addition to the procedures set forth in the FAR clause 52.232-25, “Prompt Payment”, the offeror shall provide the following information on all invoices:

(1) The CLIN number(s) being invoiced, the amount to be paid (with a breakdown of hours and unit price) and any reduction, if applicable.

(2) In addition to the requirements of the FAR clause 52.232-25, “Prompt

Payment”, the requisition number found in block one (1) of the SF-1449 shall be included on each invoice.

(3) Any additional information requested for verification of work completion upon request at no cost to the USCG. The USCG reserves the right to reject any invoice and will provide an explanation to the Offeror after rejection.

G-2. AUTHORITY OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

(a) The Contracting Officer (KO) is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract. In any event, no other individual besides the KO has the authority to issue any direction under this contract, either technical or otherwise, which constitutes a change to the terms, conditions, price, or delivery schedule of this contract.

(b) The Contract Specialist (KS) has the authorization to approve invoices, accept data deliverables, and to sign routine contract administration documentation (not including modifications).

(c) The primary and alternate (if an alternate is designated) Contracting Officer’s Representative(s) (COR(s)) are responsible for monitoring the performance of work under this contract. Under no circumstances, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms and conditions of this contract be effective or binding upon the USCG unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the KO prior to completion of the contract.

(d) The COR may give technical direction to the Offeror that fills in details, requires pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, or otherwise serves to facilitate the Offeror’s compliance with the contract. To be valid, technical direction by the COR must be consistent with the general scope of the work set forth in this contract.

(e) The USCG will provide the names and contact information for the KO, KS, and the primary and alternate CORs, in separate correspondence to the Offeror at the time of contract award.

(f) The Offeror shall send all contract correspondence electronically to the KO, KS, and the primary and alternate CORs.

G-3. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

The accounting and appropriation data will be contained on the SF-1449 and any subsequent modifications that involve a change in accounting lines or the contract value (such as a modification to exercise an option).

G-4. REPRESENTATIVES AUTHORIZED TO SIGN DOCUMENTS

(a) Upon execution of the contract, the Offeror shall provide a list to the Contracting Officer that identifies representative(s) authorized to sign written communications and/or make obligations on behalf of the Offeror. The list shall specifically contain the following:

i. The name(s) of the individual authorized to sign Offeror-generated technical data and management type documentation; and,

ii. The type of documentation each individual is authorized to sign.

(b) Upon addition or deletion of one (1) or more names, the Offeror shall revise the list accordingly and send the updated list to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist within two (2) weeks of any changes in individuals discovered by the Offeror or the

USCG.

H. SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 Personal Services

(a) None of the requirements in this contract comprises a personal services contract as defined by FAR Subpart 2.101, “Definitions”, and FAR Subpart 37.104, “Personal Services Contracts”.

(b) The USCG will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the USCG assign tasks or prepare work schedules for individual contractor employees. It is the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s further responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, and primary and alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative, immediately.

H-2 Inherently Governmental Functions

(a) Per FAR Subpart 7.5, “Inherently Governmental Functions”, the Contracting Officer has determined that all work contemplated hereunder is properly scoped so that the contractor will not perform any inherently governmental functions. The oversight and assessment of contractor performance and contractor compliance with contract requirements, stipulation and management of requirements, program decisions, and acceptance of services delivered by the contractor to the USCG are inherently governmental functions and USCG personnel will perform them. This oversight and assessment of the Offeror’s work performance in terms of the required deliverables by USCG personnel will ensure the contractor is prevented from performing inherently governmental functions.

(b) Further, the Contracting Officer advises the contractor that:

i. Final determination for all work products, recommendations, and the like is reserved for

USCG personnel, and

ii. Contractor personnel who attend meetings or work in situations where their actions could be construed as acts of government officials shall clearly identify themselves as contractor personnel.

H-3 Security – For Official Use Only and Disclosure of Information

(a) Any USCG information made available to the contractor or to which USCG provides access and which is marked or should be marked “For Official Use Only” or “FOUO” shall be used only for carrying out this contract’s requirements. Such information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of this contract.

Disclosure outside of the contractor, its subcontractor(s), or to USCG personnel, shall require prior approval by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall request to make such disclosures by emailing the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, and Contracting Officer’s Representative.

(b) The Contracting Officer reminds the contractor that information furnished under this solicitation and resulting contract may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business, or contain trade secrets, proprietary information, or personnel information shall be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or other government entities determine that disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, the Contracting Officer may deem all information contained within the submitted documents as releasable.

(c) During the performance of this contract, the contractor assumes responsibility for protection of the confidentiality of USCG information and shall ensure that all work performed by its subcontractor(s) shall be made under the supervision of the contractor or the contractor’s responsible employees.

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I. SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

This contract incorporates clauses from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Homeland Security Regulation (HSAR). These clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 (Effective 12 July 2021) and are noted herein.

This contract also incorporates one (1) or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The contractor may access the full text of all provisions and clauses at these web addresses: www.acquisition.gov/.

Clause Description Version

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

FAR 52.203-17

Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

(DHS-USCG DEVIATION 14-01)*

*The authority under this clause is changed from “41 U.S.C. 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act” to “10 U.S.C. 2409 by section 827 of the NDAA” in part (a) and from “41 U.S.C. 4712” to “10 U.S.C. 2409” in part (b)

JUN 2020

APR 2014

FAR 52.203-18

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

FAR 52.203-19

Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems JUN 2016

FAR 52.204-25

Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (CLASS DEVIATION 20-05)

AUG 2020

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items OCT 2018

FAR 52.217-8

Option to Extend Services *Fill-In - “…by written notice to the Contractor within seven (7) days of the then-current expiration date of the contract.”

NOV 1999

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000

Clause Description Version

*1st Fill-In – “…by written notice to the Contractor within one (1) day” *2nd Fill-In – “…notice of its intent to extend at least seven (7) days before the contract expires.”

*3rd Fill-In – “…shall not exceed sixty (60) months.”

FAR 52.228-5

Insurance – Work on a Government Installation *The minimum amount of insurance required is stipulated in the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Subpart 3052.228.70, “Insurance.”

JAN 1997

FAR 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment JAN 2017 FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

FAR 52.232-40

Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

(DEVIATION APR 2020)

*Section (a) of the clause is deviated to read (with the changes in bold):

“(a)(1) In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 2307, upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract in accordance with the accelerated payment date established, to the maximum extent, practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor if a specific payment date is not established by contract.

(2) The Contractor agrees to make such payments to its small business subcontractors without any further consideration from or fees charged to the subcontractor.”

DEC 2013

FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (Alternate I – APR 2012) JAN 2017 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998 FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

HSAR 3052.203-70 Instructions for Contractor Disclosure of Violations SEP 2012

HSAR 3052.204-70

Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources *Fill-In “Within ten (10) business days after contract award…”

JUN 2006

HSAR 3052.204-71 Contractor Employee Access SEP 2012

HSAR 3052.205-70

Advertisements, Publicizing Awards, and Releases (Alternate I –

SEP 2012)

SEP 2012

HSAR 3052.209-70

Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates *By submission of its proposal, the vendor affirms that it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted

JUN 2006

Clause Description Version domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003

HSAR 3052.211-70 Index for Specifications DEC 2003

HSAR 3052.212-70

Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items *The items listed in this solicitation and contract are considered to be “checked” as applicable in this clause

SEP 2012

HSAR 3052.215-70

Key Personnel or Facilities *The key personnel are specified in the PWS.

DEC 2003

HSAR 3052.222-70

Strikes or Picketing Affecting Timely Completion of the Contract Work

DEC 2003

HSAR 3052.222-71 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Access to a DHS Facility DEC 2003 HSAR 3052.222-90 Local Hire (USCG) JUN 2006 HSAR 3052.223-90 Accident and Fire Reporting DEC 2003 HSAR 3052.228-70 Insurance DEC 2003 HSAR 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer’s Representative DEC 2003

FAR Clause 52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JUL 2021) (DEVIATION APR 2020)

(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:

(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) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 89(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 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.]

_X__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (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).

_X__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

_X_ (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).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_ (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020).

___ (15) (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.

_X_ (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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 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.

_X_ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2019-01, see deviated clause immediately following the end of this 52.212-5 clause) (MAR 2020) (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)).

_X__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

_X_ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

_X_ (32) (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.

_X_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (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).

_X_ (36) 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.)

___ (37) (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.)

___ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O.13693).

___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (40) (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.

___ (41) (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.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

___ (43) (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_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

_ _ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

_ __ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

___ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021) (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 (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

___ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (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. 2302 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).

_X_ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

___ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

(OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

_ __ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

___ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. 55305 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) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

__ (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).

_ _ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020) (E.O. 13658).

_ _ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

(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 (JUN 2020) (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) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(v) 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 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.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (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 (OCT 2020) (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).

(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 (NOV 2020).

(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. (JUN 2020) (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. 55305 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)

Part III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J. SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. Attachment A – Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449)

2. Attachment B – CLIN Structure and Pricing Spreadsheet

3. Attachment C – Performance Work Statement (PWS) & Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

(QASP)

PART IV – REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

K. SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

OFFERORS

This contract incorporates provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Homeland Security Regulation (HSAR). These provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 (Effective 12 July 2021).

USCG will check the System for Award Management (SAM) record for any certifications required below. For any certifications required below that are not already in SAM, the offeror shall submit that information by the proposal due date along with its proposal.

Whether from SAM or by the proposal submission, USCG will incorporate offeror’s representations and certifications by reference into the resulting contract.

This contract also incorporates one (1) or more provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The contractor may access the full text of all provisions and clauses at these web addresses:

a. FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

b. HSAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/hsar

Provision Description Version

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014

FAR 52.204-24

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment *By submission of its proposal, the vendor affirms that it will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the USCG in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation

OCT 2020

FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018

FAR 52.209-12

Certification Regarding Tax Matters *By submission of its proposal, the vendor affirms that it has filed all Federal tax returns required during the three years preceding the certification, it has not been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and it has not, more than 90 days prior to certification, been notified of any unpaid Federal tax assessment for which the liability remains unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the subject of an installment agreement or offer in compromise that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service and is not in default, or the assessment is the subject of a non-frivolous administrative or judicial proceeding

OCT 2020

FAR 52.212-3

Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Alternate I – OCT 2014)

FEB 2021

L. SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L FAR

Clause

Description Version

L-1 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 L-2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 L-3 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Items

*The NAICS code is in the “Overview of the Procurement” on page 3.

JUL 2021

L-4 52.216-1 Type of Contract APR 1984

*USCG contemplates award of one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) commercial services contract resulting from this solicitation.

L-5 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options JUL 1990 L-6 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

L-6 Questions

(a) Offerors shall submit all questions via email to the Contract Specialist, Sharita L. Leathers (Sharita.L.Leathers@uscg.mil), and the Contracting Officer, Nathan Dolezal (Nate.Dolezal@uscg.mil), no later than 12:00 Noon Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, August 10, 2021. The USCG may or may not address questions received after this time and date. USCG will accept questions only in an email format. The USCG will disregard any questions received in any other format.

(b) The USCG will provide answers to all questions in matrix form as soon as possible after the questions and answers deadline has passed.

(c) Offerors are strongly encouraged to ask questions and convey your expectations about the requirements during this time. The USCG desires to alleviate concerns during the solicitation phase so no assumptions or exceptions will be present in the Offeror’s quote. Offerors shall not submit a quote that includes any exceptions taken to this solicitation or its attachments.

(d) By submission of its quote, the Offeror is verifying that it understands the solicitation, its attachments, and that there are no exceptions to the solicitation or its attachments in the Offeror’s quote.

L-7 Quote Submission Instructions

(a) This opportunity is open to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 488190, “Other Support Activities for Air Transportation”, with a small business size standard of $35.0M.

(b) The Offeror shall submit its full quote via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer noted in Section L-6, “Questions”, by the proposal submission deadline of 12:00 Noon ET on Monday, August 23, 2021.

(c) The proposal submission shall be via email only; the USCG will disregard any proposal submission not sent by email. The Offeror may use WinZip to minimize the size of its attachments; if the Offeror chooses to do this, the offeror shall submit the WinZip password in a separate email after proposal submission.

(d) The Offeror shall submit three (3) different volumes of its proposal. The USCG encourages the Offeror to break up its volumes into one (1) volume per email to ensure USCG’s servers can handle the transmission (the limit on USCG emails is typically 10 megabytes (MB)). Each email should have the offeror’s name in the subject line and be formatted as noted below:

I. Technical /Management Approach

II. Past Performance

III. Price

L-8 Instructions to Offerors Regarding Its Proposal

(a) The Offeror agrees to hold its offer firm for 120 days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.

(b) USCG will examine whether the Offeror’s proposal demonstrates an adequate capability for performing the requirements noted herein at a fair and reasonable price.

L-9 Quote Volume Content Instructions

(a) The quote shall be limited per the instructions below. Failure to follow these instructions risks quote rejection by the USCG.

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the table above.

Technical and price proposals shall be separated into two (2) volumes. Information contained in each volume shall be completed to the extent that evaluation of one volume may be accomplished independently of, and concurrently with, evaluation of the other. In order for the technical proposal to be evaluated strictly on the merit of the material submitted, no price information is to be included in Volume I. While the technical proposal must not contain any reference to price, resource information (such as data concerning labor hours and categories, subcontracts, etc.) must be provided in Volume I so that the offeror’s understanding of the requirements may be evaluated.

(a) For all volumes, the font shall be Arial, font size 11 (with a font size of 8 or higher being acceptable for charts, graphs, and captions), with the file type being either Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) or Microsoft Excel (readable in Microsoft Office 2016) for the pricing volume. The page size shall be 8.5’’ by 11’’ for the non-pricing volumes.

(b) This…