75N91023Q00073 Statement of Need.pdf

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1.0 GENERAL

Title: Procurement of One (1) BOXX The APEXX W4L High Performance PC

Workstation

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Request for Quotation

Solicitation Number: 75N91023Q00073

PSC: 7B20 – IT and Telecom – High Performance Computer

NAICS: 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing

Issued By: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Office of Acquisitions (OA)

Strategic Acquisitions Branch (SAB)

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Neuro-Oncology Branch

(NOB) is a trans-institutional initiative that launched in 2000. The branch is sponsored by both the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and

Stroke (NINDS). Its mission is to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic agents for patients with primary central nervous system tumors.

To achieve its mission, the NOB studies translational immunology and requires the ability to visualize and analyze brain tumor tissue of experimental animals (e.g., mice) at the cellular and molecular level. One commonly used method is by using confocal microscope and light sheet microscope technology. To accomplish this, the NOB requires a high-performance computer workstation to process, visualize, analyze and store image data of tumor tissue generated with confocal microscope and light sheet microscope.

3.0 TYPE OF ORDER

This is a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order for Supplies.

4.0 ORDER REQUIREMENTS

4.1 BRAND NAME CONFIGURATION

ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

1 BOXX APEXX W4L Workstation 1

2 USB Keyboard (Any Brand) 1

3 Wireless Mouse (Any Brand) 1

4 34” Curved Monitor Display (Any Brand) 1

5 USB Card Reader (Any Brand) 1

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4.2 PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The following product features/characteristics are required for the supplies:

• INTEL XEON W-3365 2.7 GHz 32 Core Turbo 4.0 Processor, 512GB DDR4-3200

MHz ECC REG (8 - 64GB DIMMS), NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB GPU, to be capable of processing large image data files of more than 1 terabyte in size.

• 2.0TB SSD NVMe/PCIe 4.0 M.2 Drive and 4.0TB SSD NVMe/PCIe 4.0 M.2 Drive, 8.0TB SSD SATA 6Gb/s, 2 x 10.0TB 7,200rpm SATA 6Gb/s be capable of storing and processing image files larger than 1TB.

• Windows 10 Professional Workstation Edition 64-Bit (6 Core+) to be able to operate multi-cores PC workstation.

• Gigabit Ethernet Port to transfer large image data files from the image-file server to the workstation.

• The equipment shall fit in the available space of (WxDxH): 175 x 514 x 458 mm to be able to accommodate a limited amount of space available in the laboratory.

• 802.11 ax (Wi-Fi 6) or ac (Wi-Fi 5) compatible to conform with minimum computing requirements for NCI.

• Built-in or external badge reader capable of reading HSPD-12-compliant Government

ID cards.

• Built-in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Chip to necessary to comply with minimum computing requirements for NCI.

4.3 DELIVERY / INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall ship all supplies FOB Destination. Delivery shall be no later than 45 days after receipt of order (ARO) unless otherwise directed by the Technical Point-of-Contact or the

Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall coordinate delivery and tracking information with the NCI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with tracking information to anticipate delivery to the best extent possible.

Upon delivery, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC to schedule the installation date and time, no later than 7 business days after delivery. Installation shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an operator certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The Contractor shall deliver the equipment to the following address:

NCI, Neuro-Oncology Branch

37 Convent Drive

Bethesda, MD 20892

NOTE: The contact information for the Technical Point-of-Contact (TPOC) for this order will be provided at award.

Pursuant to FAR 52.212-4, all supplies and services to be delivered under this order are subject to final inspection and acceptance by an authorized representative of the Government.

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4.3 TRAINING

The Contractor shall provide either online or onsite training for full instrument operation for up to 15 NCI end-users within seven (7) business days of installation.

Training shall be delivered to end-users at the following location:

NCI, Neuro-Oncology Branch

37 Convent Drive

Bethesda, MD 20892

4.4 WARRANTY

The Contractor shall warrant that any instruments, equipment, and components, or other supplies

(“Supplies”) included in this order are free of defects in design, material, or manufacture for a period of at least three (3) calendar years from date of acceptance by the Government.

The warranty must allow the NCI to retain physical data drives in the event of a hard drive failure necessitating replacement or repair under the warranty. A new drive – if needed – shall be provided without requiring the Government to exchange the previous failed drive.

The Contractor shall also warrant and imply that all items delivered as a result of this order are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in the contract in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(o).

Supplies which are repaired or replaced shall be warranted for the remainder of the initial warranty period or for 90-days – whichever is greater.

5.0 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998

(P.L. 105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communication technology (ICT), it shall be accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have access to, and use of, information and data that is comparable to people without disabilities.

1. Products, platforms and services delivered as part of this work statement that are

ICT, or contain ICT, must conform to the Revised 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. § 1194.1 & Apps. A, C & D, and available at https://www.access-board.gov/ict/.

2. Per Section 508 and as mandated under HHS Policy for Section 508 Compliance and

Accessibility of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (07/2020) all documents or electronic files provided to the NIH NCI under contract must be conformant with Section 508 standards and accessible to persons with disabilities. Conformance shall be confirmed by use of material provided at HHS OS

Factsheets & Reference Guides and verified through the use of the HHS Checklist https://www.access-board.gov/ict/ https://www.access-board.gov/ict/ https://www.hhs.gov/web/governance/digital-strategy/it-policy-archive/hhs-policy-section-508-compliance-accessibility-information-communications-technology.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/governance/digital-strategy/it-policy-archive/hhs-policy-section-508-compliance-accessibility-information-communications-technology.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/additional-resources/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/additional-resources/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html

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Documents (WCAG 2.0 Refresh); in addition, contractors and vendors are encouraged to make use of the instructional materials and checklists at GSA Section

508.gov’s Create Accessible Digital Products

5.1 COVERED ICT

This list is not all-inclusive and should be used as a minimum. This Purchase Order (PO) includes at least the following:

1. Technical standards that are applicable to Software applications and operating systems

(D1194.21).

2. Technical standards that are applicable to Desktop and Portable Computers (1194.26)

3. Technical standards that are applicable to Functional Performance Criteria (1194.31)

4. Technical standards that are applicable to Information, Documentation, and Support

(1194.41)

6.0 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Card Readers - The Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) must include Federal Information

Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-compliant smart card readers (referred to as LACS Transparent

Readers) with the purchase of servers, printers, desktops, and laptops.

7.0 PAYMENT

Payment shall be made upon delivery, inspection and acceptance by the Government. The following clause is applicable to all Purchase Orders, Task or Delivery Orders, and Blanket

Purchase Agreement (BPA) Calls: Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) FAR 52.232-25. Highlights of this clause and NIH implementation requirements follow:

I. Invoice Requirements

A. An invoice is the Contractor's bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed. A proper invoice is an "Original" which must include the items listed in subdivisions 1 through 12, below, in addition to the requirements of

FAR 32.9. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the

Contractor will be notified of the defect within 7 days after the date the designated billing office received the invoice (3 days for meat, meat food products, or fish, and 5 days for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats, or oils) with a statement of the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. (See exceptions under II., below.)

Untimely notification will be considered in the computation of any interest penalty owed the Contractor.

1. Vendor/Contractor: Name, Address, Point of Contact for the invoice

(Name, title, telephone number, e-mail and mailing address of point of contact).

2. Remit-to address (Name and complete mailing address to send payment).

https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.section508.gov/ https://www.section508.gov/ https://section508.gov/create

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3. Remittance name must match exactly with name on original order/contract. If the Remittance name differs from the Legal Business

Name, then both names must appear on the invoice.

4. Invoice date.

5. Unique invoice #s for all invoices per vendor regardless of site.

6. NBS document number formats must be included for awards created in the NBS: Contract Number; Purchase Order Number; Task or Delivery

Order Number and Source Award Number (e.g., Indefinite Delivery

Contract number; General Services Administration number); or, BPA

Call Number and BPA Parent Award Number.

7. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) which is in the System for

Award Management (SAM) and replaces the Dun &

Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number.

8. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). In those rare cases where a contractor does not have a UEI number or TIN, a Vendor

Identification Number (VIN) must be referenced on the invoice.

The VIN is the number that appears after the contractor’s name on the face page of the award document.

9. Identify that payment is to be made using a three-way match.

10. Description of supplies/services that match the description on the award, by line billed.*

11. Freight or delivery charge must be billed as shown on the award. If it is included in the item price do not bill it separately. If identified in the award as a separate line item, it must be billed separately.

12. Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, Extended Price of supplies delivered or services performed, as applicable, and that match the line items specified in the award.*

NOTE: If your invoice must differ from the line items on the award, please contact the

Contracting Officer before submitting the invoice. A modification to the order or contract may be needed before the invoice can be submitted and paid.

Shipping costs will be reimbursed only if authorized by the Contract/Purchase Order.

If authorized, shipping costs must be itemized. Where shipping costs exceed $100, the invoice must be supported by a bill of lading or a paid carrier's receipt.

B. NIH is using a phased transition approach from the NIH Office of

Financial Management (OFM) Electronic Invoice Submission instructions to the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing

Platform (IPP). The Contractor shall submit invoices to the National

Institutes of Health (NIH)/Office of Financial Management (OFM) via email at invoicing@nih.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below until the Contractor has been notified of its transition to

IPP. The Contractor must follow step-by-step instructions as stated in the NIH/OFM Electronic Invoicing Instructions for NIH

Contractors/Vendors, which is included as an attachment on the website https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Home.aspx https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Home.aspx https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Home.aspx mailto:invoicing@nih.gov https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files

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Contractor must submit only one invoice per email. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your invoice unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electronic invoice to the following NCI TPOC:

Name- TBD at Award Email Address- TBD at Award

See Attachment 1 - NIH OFM Electronic Invoice Submission Instructions.

For inquiries regarding the status of invoices, contact OFM Customer Service via email at ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com or via phone at 301-496-6088. To send your inquiries via other available communication methods refer to the OFM Customer

Service website at https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx.

Note: The OFM Customer Service is open Eastern Standard Time Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

II. Invoice Payment

A. Except as indicated in paragraph B., below, the due date for making invoice payments by the designated payment office shall be the later of the following two events:

1. The 30th day after the designated billing office has received a proper invoice.

2. The 30th day after Government acceptance of supplies delivered or services performed.

B. The due date for making invoice payments for meat and meat food products, perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, and edible fats or oils, shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, as amended.

III. Interest Penalties

A. An interest penalty shall be paid automatically, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions listed below are met, if applicable.

1. A proper invoice was received by the designated billing office.

2. A receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment was processed and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files mailto:ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx

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3. In the case of a final invoice for any balance of funds due the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed, the amount was not subject to further settlement actions between the

Government and the Contractor.

B. Determination of interest and penalties due will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act, as amended, the Contract Disputes Act, and regulations issued by the

Office of Management and Budget.

IV. PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS, FAR 52.232-40 (November

2021)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

V. HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

(February 2, 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), ‘‘Content of Invoices’’ and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing

Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer

Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the

Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

http://www.ipp.gov/

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8.0 ORDER CLAUSES

8.1 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

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

Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and

Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV

2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

232).

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

2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar

2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws

108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting

Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN

2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV

2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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__ (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 (JUN 2020) (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) Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of

Division R of Pub. L. 117-328)

__ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV

2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP

2021) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (14) [Reserved]

X_ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV

2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

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

__ (16) (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.

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__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018)

(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021)

(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 (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

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

__ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP

2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-

Aside (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X_ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP

2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically

Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (SEP

2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 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 (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR

2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X_ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

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X_ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC

2022) (E.O.13126).

X_ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X_ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

__ (32) (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_ (33) (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.

__ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations

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

X_ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

__ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order

12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in

FAR 22.1803.)

__ (38) (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.)

__ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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__ (41) (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.

__ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN

2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products (MAY 2020)

(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

X_ (44)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

X_ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

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

__ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

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

__ (49) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Dec

2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [RESERVED]

__ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

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

__ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X_ (52) 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).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-3#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/19/3301 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/19/2112 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/19/3805 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/19/4001 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/19/4001

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__ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United

States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

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

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial

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

X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award

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

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

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

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

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

__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)

(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial

Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

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

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

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

__ (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).

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__ (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) (29U.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 for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026 (JAN 2022).

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

13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN

2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the

Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

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

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

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

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41

U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, 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 (NOV

2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of

Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vi) 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.

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

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

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

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29

U.S.C. 793).

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

(xii) 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.

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

chapter 67).

(xiv) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 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).

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

(E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the

United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G

Note).

(xxii) 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.

(xxiii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels

(NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

8.2 FAR 52.223-16 ACQUISITION OF EPEAT-REGISTERED IMAGING

EQUIPMENT (JUN 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Computer means a device that performs logical operations and processes data. Computers are composed of, at a minimum.

(1) A central processing unit (CPU) to perform operations;

(2) User input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, digitizer, or game controller; and

(3) A computer display screen to output information. Computers include both stationary and portable units, including desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, notebook computers, thin clients, and workstations. Although computers must be capable of using input devices and computer displays, as noted in (2) and (3) above, computer systems do not need to include these devices on shipment to meet this definition. This definition does not include server computers, gaming consoles, mobile telephones, portable hand-held calculators, portable digital assistants (PDAs), MP3 players, or any other mobile computing device with displays less than 4 inches, measured diagonally.

Computer display means a display screen and its associated electronics encased in a single housing or within the computer housing (e.g., notebook or integrated desktop computer) that is capable of displaying output information from a computer via one or more inputs such as a

VGA, DVI, USB, DisplayPort, and/or IEEE 1394-2008™, Standard for High Performance Serial

Bus. Examples of computer display technologies are the cathode-ray tube (CRT) and liquid crystal display (LCD).

Desktop computer means a computer where the main unit is intended to be located in a permanent location, often on a desk or on the floor. Desktops are not designed for portability and utilize an external computer display, keyboard, and mouse. Desktops are designed for a broad range of home and office applications.

Integrated desktop computer means a desktop system in which the computer and computer display function as a single unit that receives its AC power through a single cable. Integrated desktop computers come in one of two possible forms:

(1) A system where the computer display and computer are physically combined into a single unit; or

(2) A system packaged as a single system where the computer display is separate but is connected to the main chassis by a DC power cord and both the computer and computer display are powered from a single power supply. As a subset of desktop computers, National Cancer Institute – RFQ 75N91023Q00073 18 integrated desktop computers are typically designed to provide similar functionality as desktop systems

Notebook computer means a computer designed specifically for portability and to be operated for extended periods of time either with or without a direct connection to an AC power source.

Notebooks must utilize an integrated computer display and be capable of operation off of an integrated battery or other portable power source. In addition, most notebooks use an external power supply and have an integrated keyboard and pointing device. Notebook computers are typically designed to provide similar functionality to desktops, including operation of software similar in functionality to that used in desktops. Docking stations are considered accessories for notebook computers, not notebook computers. Tablet PCs, which may use touch-sensitive screens along with, or instead of, other input devices, are considered notebook computers.

Personal computer product means a computer, computer display, desktop computer, integrated desktop computer, or notebook computer.

(b) Under this contract, the Contractor shall deliver, furnish for Government use, or furnish for

Contractor use at a Federally controlled facility, only personal computer products that, at the time of submission of proposals and at the time of award, were EPEAT® bronze-registered or higher.

(c) For information about EPEAT®, see www.epa.gov/epeat.

8.3 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar

9.0 FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSE REFERENCE TITLE DATE

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award

Management Maintenance

October 2018

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government

Entity Code Maintenance

August 2020

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of

Representations and

Certifications

December 2014

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and

Conditions – Commercial

November 2021 http://www.epa.gov/epeat https://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar

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Products and Commercial

Services

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of

Unauthorized Obligations

June 2013

FAR 52.247-35 F.o.b. Destination, Within

Consignee’s Premises

April 1984

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9.1 HHSAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in

Equal Employment

Opportunity Investigations

December 2015

HHSAR 352.239-74 Electronic and Information

Technology Accessibility

December 2015

10.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Quotes must be submitted electronically, via e-mail, to the Contract Specialist, Renee Jones-

Chuang, at renee.jones-chuang@nih.gov no later than the deadline specified in this notice.

Responses submitted via other methods (e.g., facsimile, postal mail) or to any other party will not be considered.

Modifications, responses, or revisions received after the deadline will be considered “late” and will not be accepted except in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

Responses must be in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel), or Adobe .PDF format.

Please reference the solicitation ID number, 75N91023Q00073 in all correspondence.

By submitting a response, the Quoter agrees that the resulting award will incorporate only the provisions and clauses, and terms and conditions, as outlined in this solicitation and stated in the award. Any Contractor-provided terms and conditions or agreements will be for reference only.

Should the terms of the Government’s award document and any Contractor-provided terms and conditions or agreements conflict, the Government-provided provisions and clauses, and terms and conditions shall control.

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any cost for preparation and submission of a quote. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed acquisition. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Quoter certifies they understand that the quote will become a part of the official contract file.

The Government reserves the right to request revisions that seek additional price discounts, revisions, or clarifications for aspects of the quote. In the event that the Government seeks revisions or clarifications, the Contract Specialist will provide a reasonable deadline for submission of those revisions/clarifications based on the complexity of the request.

10.1 SOLICITATION QUESTIONS

Questions must be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Renee Jones-

Chuang, at renee.jones-chuang@nih.gov no later than 1:00 PM EST on the date specified in the notice. Questions may be submitted in MS Word, Adobe PDF, or within the body text of the e-mail.

mailto:renee.jones-chuang@nih.gov

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Please be advised that the Government may transmit any questions and answers of a common interest to all prospective contractors or post the responses to such questions on the

Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE), www.sam.gov. Thus, Quoters should ensure questions do not contain any sensitive or proprietary information.

10.2 ORGANIZATION OF QUOTE

Quoters may submit more than one quote. If multiple quotes are provided, the Government will evaluate each quote separately. All quotations shall provide enough information for the

Government to conduct a thorough evaluation of the quotes provided, and the quoter’s ability to fulfill the stated needs within this RFQ. At a minimum all quotes shall include in the following:

1. Administrative information including:

a. RFQ Number

b. Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN);

c. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);

d. Cage Code;

e. Business size and designation (i.e., Small, Other than Small);

f. The applicable solicitation number for which the quote is provided;

g. Point of Contact Information for individuals authorized to commit on behalf of their organization. Including name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

h. "Remit to" address, if different than the mailing address;

i. Include a statement to the effect that pricing is firm for a period of at least 60 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government

2. Pricing terms including:

a. Unit price, extended price, and discounts applied (if any)

b. Price for delivery, shipping, and/or handling charges

c. A total price summary (i.e. sum) of all provided pricing.

3. Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments, if applicable;

4. Terms of any Express Warranty;

5. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3

a. (see FAR 52.212-3(b)) for those representations and certifications that the Quoter shall complete electronically)

6. A technical description of the items/services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.

7. If the Quoter is a reseller, a Letter of Supply, Letter of Authorization, or Letter of

Commitment

Note: It’s the Quoter’s responsibility to read the RFQ and all related documents carefully to ensure all necessary documentation is submitted.

10.3 FOR AUTHORIZED RESELLERS

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As part of their technical quotation, Quoters must provide documentation including a letter of supply, letter of commitment, or other communication from the original equipment manufacturer which demonstrates the Quoter is an authorized reseller of the brand-name products. At a minimum, this documentation must include the following:

a) The date the letter or documentation was issued.

b) The Quoter’s organization name.

c) The specific product, product categories, and/or product numbers the Quoter is authorized to resell.

d) Point-of-contact information including an e-mail for a representative from the brand-name entity.

This documentation will be used by the Government to evaluate whether the Quoter is authorized to provide the items in this solicitation to Federal customers for the proposed duration of this task order. If the Government cannot verify that the Quoter is authorized the provide the required brand-name items, the Quoter may not be evaluated as “technically acceptable” for the purposes of award.

Original equipment manufacturers submitting a quote for their own manufactured products are not required to submit a letter of supply, letter of commitment, or other documentation for their manufactured products.

11.0 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

An award will be made to the firm that submits the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

(LPTA) quote that is technically acceptable in accordance with the requirements outlined in the of Need (SON). A technically acceptable quote is one in which the quoter(s) complies with the requirements in the SON and does not take exception, nor object to the terms of the RFQ. Quotes that are not technically acceptable will not be considered for award. Award will be made on an all or none basis. The Government reserves the right to assess the lowest priced quote only. If the lowest priced quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the Government will then assess the second lowest priced quote and continue this process until an award can be made.

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and make an award without conducting

“discussions.” Quotes which merely offer to conduct services in accordance with the requirements of the Government's scope of work will not be eligible for award. Therefore, the

Quoter’s initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The

Government reserves the right to request revisions that seek additional price discounts revisions to the technical quote, or clarifications for aspects of the quote. If the Government seeks revisions or clarifications, the Government will provide a reasonable deadline for submission of those revisions/clarifications based on the complexity of the request. The Government reserves the right to request revisions or clarifications from only one or a select number of Quoters, if doing so would be in the public’s interest. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such

National Cancer Institute – RFQ 75N91023Q00073 23 action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

12.0 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

12.1 FAR 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-

9999, except-

(1) FPSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an…