B.08. Solicitation_26QA009.pdf

BULK TIRE ORDER

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Solicitation Number W912EE26QA009 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued under a 100%

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS code for this procurement is 326211 - Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading), Size standard of 1,500 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part

12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, requires a contractor to supply and deliver a bulk number of tires for the Maintenance Section to be used during the 2026 working season. All work must be completed in accordance with the statement of work that was prepared for this requirement.

All Offerors shall submit a quote with content as specified herein. Quotes submitted without the specified content may be determined non-responsive and removed from further consideration.

Offers are encouraged to review all clauses that are incorporated into this solicitation.

****SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION

– COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, AS THIS CLAUSE OUTLINES THE EVALUATION

FACTORS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. ****

The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the

Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.

Notes to Offerors:

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email, to: Genna.W.Wooten@usace.army.mil. For information concerning this solicitation, contact Genna Wooten at the above email or by phone at 601-631-5826.

• You are responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments if any posted with it.

• Offerors should check the SAM.gov web site often for modifications to this solicitation.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quotes arrive timely.

mailto:Genna.W.Wooten@usace.army.mil

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder

Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org). Offerors are encouraged to submit questions early in the advertisement process, in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Any questions submitted within the 72 hours window of the solicitation closing date are not guaranteed a response will be provided. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.

The Solicitation Number is: W912EE26QA009, Bulk Tire Order

The Bidder/Offeror Inquiry Key is: VR2Y6M-G8RH6D

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder

Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

https://www.projnet.org/

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

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

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

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ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

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

calls)

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Bulk tires for Maintenance SectionInstrument Name:

W912EE26QA009

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 275/70R22.5 low boy trailer tires Product Type Code: 275/70R22.5 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

80 Each

0002 11R22.5/14 Kenworth Heavy Haul Truck tires Product Type Code: 11R22.5/14 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

40 Each

0003 315/80R22.5 Kenworth Heavy Haul Truck Tires Product Type Code: 315/80R22.5 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

15 Each

0004 480/80R46 John Deere tractor tire Product Type Code: 480/80R46 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0005 48/80R46 John Deere Tractor Wheel Product Type Code: 48/80R46 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Continuation of Description

Scope of Work

1. The Contractor shall provide all supplies listed within SOW. The purpose of this Contract is to purchase bulk amount of tires for Maintenance section 2026 work season.

2. Location: Contractor will be required to deliver all items to Harbor Project, USACE Maintenance Section Building #4 at 2449 Haining Rd. Vicksburg,Ms

3. Supplies to be delivered: The items listed below provide the make, model, and serial number of the vehicle needing tires. Only the supply and delivery of the tires are being procured through this contract.

Felling XF-120 Low Boy Trailers in need of 80 new tires

Tire Size: 275/70R22.5

Serial# 5FTLA5447F1002163

Serial# 5FTLA5442F1002250

Serial# 5FTLA5449F1002200

Serial# 5FTLA5443F1002211

Serial# 5FTLA5440K1003072

Kenworth Heavy Haul Trucks in need of 40 new pull tires and 15 new steer tiresW900

Pull Tire Size: 11R22.5/14

Steer Tire Size: 315/80R22.5

Serial# 1XKWP4EX4LR390270

Serial# 1NKWX4EX6EJ414726

Serial# 2NKHJM7X9LM371514

Serial# 1NKWX4EX2EJ414724

Serial# 1NKWX4EX4EJ414725 in need of 1 tire and wheelMLP-62 John Deere Tractor

Tire Size 480/80R46

Wheel Size 480/R46

Serial# 1RW7210RJEC081236

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures, to include identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as "NCIC-III") and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as "TSDB"). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

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Product Service Code : 2610 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 326211

Product Service Code : 2610 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 326211

Product Service Code : 2610 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 326211

Product Service Code : 2610 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 326211

Product Service Code : 2610 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 326211

Continuation of Packaging and Marking

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Please review the attached scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

James Mullen Email: james.e.mullen@usace.army.mil

0002 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Please review the attached scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

James Mullen Email: james.e.mullen@usace.army.mil

0003 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination

Instructions: Please review the attached scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

James Mullen Email: james.e.mullen@usace.army.mil

0004 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Please review the attached scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

James Mullen Email: james.e.mullen@usace.army.mil

0005 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Please review the attached scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

James Mullen Email: james.e.mullen@usace.army.mil

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 01 May 2026

80 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-5191 UNITED STATES

JAMES E. MULLEN, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: JAMES.E.MULLEN@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0002 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 01 May 2026

40 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-5191 UNITED STATES

JAMES E. MULLEN, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: JAMES.E.MULLEN@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0003 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 01 May 2026

15 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-5191 UNITED STATES

JAMES E. MULLEN, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: JAMES.E.MULLEN@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0004 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 01 May 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-5191 UNITED STATES

JAMES E. MULLEN, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: JAMES.E.MULLEN@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0005 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 01 May 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-5191 UNITED STATES

JAMES E. MULLEN, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: JAMES.E.MULLEN@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Continuation of Accounting and Appropriation Data

1. CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION (CMMC)

In accordance with DFARS 204.7304 the following provisions and clauses are required in all solicitations except for solicitations/contracts solely for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items:

Provision - 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Control.

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

Clause - 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

Provision - 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

Clause - 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

In the case of solicitation W912EE26QA0009, implementation of a NIST SP 800-171 assessment is not a requirement since there is no covered defense information provided by the Government in the release of the solicitation, and the solicitation contains no controlled technical information. All information related to this project has been posted for full public view at www.sam.gov.

2. AUTHORITY FOR CHANGE OR MODIFICATION

"Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Procuring Contracting Office (PCO), or an Administrative Contracting Office (ACO)), acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of the contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer."

3. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION

"All vendor direct deposit and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) information must be entered ww.SAM.gov./maintained in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at w UFC Form

23, previously required for direct deposits/EFT payments by the Vicksburg District (MVK) is obsolete. To receive direct deposits/EFT payments, routing and banking information must be entered and maintained in SAM. Failure to update/maintain this information in SAM will result in vendors receiving payments via Treasury checks distributed by U.S. mail. The below links are provided for your information.

How do I update the banking information on my Sam.gov entity registration?

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=003e5979dbe1259494439f95f39 619cd

What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator and how do I create one?

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?

id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=83629ecadb69e99494439f95f3961958

If you have further questions, please visit the Federal Service Desk (FSD) at www.FSD.gov."

4. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS (IF APPLICABLE)

"In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS): https://www.

dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index: https://wct.army.mil/modules /employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes "

5. LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACT (IF APPLICABLE):

Reference Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.219-14. This procurement is 100% service disabled veteran owned small business set-aside under NACIS Code 326211 with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. The awardee of this contract shall comply with all requirements up to and including the following:

Services (except construction): Contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies): Contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

: Contractor will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the General construction Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Construction by special trade contractors: Contractor will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Upon the Contracting Officer's request, the Contractor shall submit a report to the Contracting Officer documenting compliance with FAR 52.2l9-l4. If the Contractor is using Similarly Situated Entities, it must be clearly identifiable in the submitted reports. If the required percentage is not being met the Contractor shall also include, with the semiannual report, a plan to meet the required percentage before the contract end date.

Instructions for Calculation of the Cost of Contract Performance Incurred for Personnel in

Accordance with 'Limitations on Subcontracting' (FAR 52.219-14):

Clearly describe the Work to be Performed by Prime Personnel and/or Similarly Situated Entities:

Show Calculation of the Cost of Contract Performance Incurred for Personnel:

1. Total cost of contract = $

2. Total cost of performance by Prime and it's similarly saturated entities = $

3. Percentage of Contract Performance Incurred by Prime Personnel and/or Similarly Situated

Entities = (Line 1 / Line 2) X 100 = %

6. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

1) FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12

FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12 are included in this solicitation. This provision and clause concern the imposition of a 2 percent Federal excise tax withholding on any resultant contract award or payment request. This rule applies to Federal Government contracts for goods or services that are awarded to foreign persons - such as foreign contractors. It implements the Department of the Treasury's final regulations published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 55133 on August 18, 2016, under section 5000C of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the 2 percent tax on payments made by the U.S. Government to foreign persons pursuant to certain contracts.

Pursuant to the FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes, taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C.

5000 C may not be included in the contract price or reimbursed.

Exemptions from this excise tax must be claimed by an Offeror when it submits, with its offer, a U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.

irs.gov/W14. If not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent on each contract payment. Failure to submit an IRS Form W-14 with each payment request will also result in an automatic withholding of 2 percent from the payment request.

When filling out the IRS Form W-14 the following information may be used to complete Part I, Lines 6 and 7.

Line 6 Contract/reference number: [enter solicitation number]

Line 7 "Name and address of the acquiring agency":

USACE Vicksburg District (MVK)

Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183

Any exemption claimed and self-certified is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes concerning this tax are adjudicated by the IRS because the Section 5000C tax is a tax matter not a contract issue.

Offerors are encouraged to seek guidance from their own tax professionals for advice concerning the provision, clause, and exclusions exclusion/submission of IRS Form W-14.

Additional information is also available at:

Notwithstanding the above, the USACE does not have a means of withholding this excise tax at this time. As a result, contractors are expected to comply with the instructions above and to properly complete and return the W-14 at proposal submission, and with each pay application.

Whether the contractor sets the money aside for future payment to the IRS, or makes payment to the IRS, is the contractor's discretion, based on its analysis of the regulations regarding the excise tax. In the event that USACE is able to withhold during contract performance, it will notify the contractor and make such a withholding (including any catch up withholdings); no advance notice is required to the contractor prior to the withholding. Under no circumstances is USACE liable for any tax not paid by the contractor. The contractor is liable for the tax, to the extent required by law, regardless of whether USACE makes a withholding.

FAR 29.204 expressly states that "[a]gencies merely withhold the tax (section 5000C tax) for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All substantive issues regarding the underlying section 5000C tax, e.g., the imposition of, and exemption from the tax, are matters under the jurisdiction of the IRS." Therefore, we cannot help you determine how the tax law applies to you. We strongly recommend that you contact the IRS and/or a tax professional should you have any questions of this nature. To be clear, this information does not constitute tax advice or a representation of your tax liability. Furnishing this information does not create liability for the USACE for any Federal, state, or local taxes applicable to the above-referenced contract or any other contract.

For submission requirements and basis of evaluation:

Executed FAR Provision 52.229-11.

Completed IRS Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, if applicable. If not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent on each payment.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

All supplies must be delivered within 60 days of award. All work must be coordinated with the Government Technical Point of Contact listed below and in accordance with the prepared scope of work.

8. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

(1) A PROPER INVOICE MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.212-4(g)

(2) SUBMIT INVOICE VIA EMAIL TO:

CEMVK-Invoices-Billings@usace.army.mil

TO AVOID DELAY IN PAYMENT A COPY MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE TECHNICAL POC

AT:

TBD

(3) IF MORE THAN ONE INVOICE IS REQUIRED, THE CONTRACTOR'S FINAL INVOICE

SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE FINAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

DATE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. THE INVOICE MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED

"FINAL" AND SUBMITTED AS OUTLINED ABOVE

9. POINTS OF CONTACT

CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT:

TBD

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT:

TBD

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

Genna Wooten

PHONE: 601-631-5826

EMAIL: genna.w.wooten@usace.army.mil

*** END OF NARRATIVE 1 ***

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance.

2018-10

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

2020-08

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.

2021-11

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

2023-11

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2024-05

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

2023-01

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

2023-01

Equipment or Services.

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

2023-11

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. 2023-01

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

2024-02

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.

2022-04

252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten.

2024-05

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

2023-11

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 2024-10

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model

2025-11

Certification Level Requirements.

CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL

CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Controlled unclassified information" means information the Government creates or possesses, or information an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the Government, that a law, regulation, or Governmentwide policy requires or permits an agency to handle using safeguarding or dissemination controls (32 CFR 2002.4(h)).

"Current" means-

(1) With regard to Conditional Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status-

(i) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 2 (Self) assessments and Conditional Level 2 (certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO)) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.16 and 170.17); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4); and

(ii) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 3 (Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC)) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official;

(2) With regard to Final CMMC Status-

(i) Not older than 1 year for Final Level 1 (Self), with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.15); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official;

(ii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 2 (Self) assessments and Final Level 2 (C3PAO) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.16 and 170.17); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and

(iii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 3 (DIBCAC) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and

(3) With regard to affirmation of continuous compliance (32 CFR 170.22), not older than 1 year with no changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170.

"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status" means the result of meeting or exceeding the minimum required score for the corresponding assessment. The potential statuses are as follows:

(1) Final Level 1 (Self).

(2) Conditional Level 2 (Self).

(3) Final Level 2 (Self).

(4) Conditional Level 2 (C3PAO).

(5) Final Level 2 (C3PAO).

(6) Conditional Level 3 (DIBCAC).

(7) Final Level 3 (DIBCAC).

"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification unique identifier (CMMC UID)" means 10 alpha-numeric characters assigned to each CMMC assessment and reflected in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for each contractor information system.

"Federal contract information (FCI)" means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government. It does not include information provided by the Government to the public, such as on public websites, or simple transactional information, such as information necessary to process payments.

"Plan of action and milestones" means a document that identifies tasks to be accomplished.

It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones, as defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-115 (32 CFR 170.21).

(b) Framework. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework for assessing a contractor's compliance with applicable information security protections (see 32 CFR part 170).

(c) Duplication. The CMMC assessments will not duplicate efforts from any other comparable DoD assessment, except for rare circumstances when a reassessment may be necessary, for example, when there are indications of issues with cybersecurity and/or compliance with CMMC requirements.

(d) Requirements. The Contractor shall-

(1)(i) Have and maintain for the duration of the contract a current CMMC status at the following CMMC level, or higher: ____ Contracting Officer insert: CMMC Level 1 (Self);

CMMC Level 2 (Self); CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO); or CMMC Level 3 (DIBCAC) for all information systems used in performance of the contract, task order, or delivery order that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and

(ii) Consult 32 CFR 170.23 related to the flowdown of the CMMC requirements, and flow down the correct CMMC level to subcontracts and other contractual instruments;

(2) Only process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI on contractor information systems that have a CMMC status at the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause, or higher;

(3) Complete on an annual basis, and maintain as current, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://piee.eb.mil) for each CMMC UID applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract;

(4) Ensure all subcontractors and suppliers complete prior to subcontract award, and maintain on an annual basis, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required for the subcontract or other contractual instrument for each of the subcontractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the subcontract; and

(5) If the Contractor has a CMMC Status of Conditional, successfully close out a valid plan of action and milestones (32 CFR 170.21) to achieve a CMMC Status of Final.

(e) Reporting. The Contractor shall-

(1) Submit to the Contracting Officer-

(i) The CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS for contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract; and

(ii) Any changes in the CMMC UIDs generated in SPRS throughout the life of the contract, task order, or delivery order, if applicable;

(2) Enter into SPRS the results of a current self-assessment for each CMMC UID, not covered by a C3PAO assessment or DIBCAC assessment, applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract; and

(3) Complete in SPRS on an annual basis and maintain as current an affirmation of continuous compliance by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4) for each self-assessment, C3PAO assessment, or DIBCAC assessment required under the contract in

SPRS.

(f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall-

(1) Insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f) and excluding paragraph (e)(1), in subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including those for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, excluding commercially available off-the-shelf items, if the subcontract or other contractual instrument will contain a requirement to process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and

(2) Prior to awarding a subcontract or other contractual instrument, ensure that the subcontractor has a current CMMC certificate or current CMMC status at the CMMC level that is appropriate for the information that is being flowed down to the subcontractor based on the requirements at 32 CFR 170.23.

(End of clause)

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

2023-01

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code;

enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert "See Schedule in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ____.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number ____.

(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology - International symbology specification - Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that-

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard…