Combined Synopsis and Solicitation (Hoist Training).pdf

KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD (KYNG) COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

W912KZ-22-Q-0003 FOR UH60 Hoist Instruction to be held in Frankfort, Kentucky.

1.0 Synopsis.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912KZ-21- Q-0001 is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 effective 7 March 2022 and DFARS Change Notices 18 March 2022. This acquisition is utilizing NAICS code 611512 Flight Training with the small business size standard being $30.0M. This acquisition currently has no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings.

1.1 Notice To Offerors:

The Government intends to issue a single firm fixed price award for the UH60 Hoist Instruction to be held in Frankfort, Kentucky as set forth in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Basis of Award is Lowest Price Only. Offeror is reminded that all necessary cost to provide the instruction should be included in their pricing.

Funding is not currently available for this requirement and it is solicit as Subject to the availability of Funds. The Government will not issue a complete purchase order until the funding has been provided.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Offerors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov as of the date that proposals are due. Offerors must maintain a current registration in SAM for the entire duration of the purchase order in order to eligible and to facilitate disbursement of payments. Offerors shall ensure all representations and certifications are current in SAM as a condition of award.

1.2 Set Aside.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made as a small business set aside.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.502-2 Total Small Business Set-Aside Procedures, any awards under this solicitation will be to a small business listed under the NAICS 611512.

1.3 Proposal Preparation Instructions:

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of Proposal, offerors shall adhere to the following instructions in preparing their proposal. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offeror being ineligible for award.

Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

Proposal Size:

proposal shall be submitted on company letterhead, and page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages may be single or double-spaced. The text size shall be no less than Times New Roman 10 point.

Use at least 1-inch margins on all sides of each page. Pages shall be numbered sequentially. If there are discrepancies in page counts between paper and electronic submittals, the paper version shall take precedence. Proposal shall not exceed 20 pages in length. Fewer pages is preferable.

Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Figures:

Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size when printed. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as two (2) pages. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics, and not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 point.

1.4 Basis of Award.

Award of a Purchase Order shall be made on the basis of Lowest Price. The Contractor shall demonstrate through their offer that they will meet or exceed any technical requirements stated within the Performance Work Statement.

Service Location: Frankfort, Kentucky

1.7 Invoices.

An itemized invoice shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) located at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/ when the services are completed.

When the Contractor is submitting an invoice in WAWF, it is critical that the Contractor does not check final invoice against a Contract Line Item Number or the purchase order unless it is the final invoice they will submit against that particular purchase order.

Failure to do this may result in delay of payment. In addition, draft paper invoices will be emailed to the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) that initiates the services with the Contractor. This is to clear up any discrepancies prior to the invoice being entered into WAWF and to help facilitate receipt of services by the Government. Paper Invoices shall contain the following minimum information:

1) Contractor Name, address, and phone number.

2) Purchase Order number (if applicable).

3) Date(s) of delivery/performance.

4) Purchase Request reference number (if applicable)

5) Quantities delivered, unit cost, and total cost.

6) Invoice total amount due.

7) The Kentucky National Guard is a Federal Government entity, and as such is exempt from all local, state, and federal taxes, including but not limited to sales taxes.

Any charges or invoicing that includes taxes shall be disputed/declined by Government, if charged or invoiced by Contractor.

1.8 Electronic Invoicing through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, all Contractors must submit requests for payment (invoices) through WAWF.

Additional information and registration for WAWF can be completed online at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/. Payment will be made by DFAS office designated in the purchase order. All payments for the purchase order will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT). The Government will make payment through WAWF upon satisfactory completion of work and proper invoice that permits certification for payment.

1.9 Payment.

Upon verification of invoices / charges submitted through WAWF by authorized KYNG personnel, the invoice will be paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) IAW the Prompt Payment Act as the primary form of payment, but may be made by GPC when authorized.

ITEM

NO

SUPPLIES/SERV

ICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 job UH60 Hoist Training

FFP

Provide the UH60 Hoist training at Frankfort KY and in accordance with the PWS.

FOB: Destination PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: Updated at time of award

PSC CD: U099

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR FLUID AND DYNAMIC HOIST TRAINING FOR DET 1 C Co 2/238th MEDEVAC

18 APRIL – 24 APRIL 2022

1.0 General: Members of DET 1 C Co 2/238th MEDEVAC will conduct dynamic hoist Training 18-24 April 2022 in the KYARNG local flying area in order to establish a baseline proficiency in dynamic hoist rescue training. As a requirement to our training we must have instructors who can instruct IAW the Army Hoist SOP and are experienced working with and instructing Army helicopter aircrews. The deliverables will be listed below:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide two days worth of didactic training on 18 and 19 April 2022 to teach the fundamentals of dynamic hoist training. The contractor shall provide in aircraft dynamic hoist training consisting of three flight periods of two hours per period 20-24 April 2022.

The contractor will train 6 pilots, 3 hoist operators and 6 hoist riders during the in-flight portion of training.

1.2 Background: Members of DET 1 C Co 2/238th MEDEVAC will conduct a dynamic hoist training 18-24 April 2022 in the KYARNG local flying area in order to establish a baseline proficiency in dynamic hoist rescue training. As a requirement to our training we must have instructors who are able to provide a baseline of knowledge that will allow us to safely and effectively conduct dynamic hoist training.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 18APR- 24APR2022 local time in Frankfort, Kentucky.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non- recurrence of defective services.

The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) (defect rate(s)).

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized US holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.3.1 New Year’s Day:

1.4.3.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.3.3 Washington’s Birthday

1.4.3.4 Memorial Day

1.4.3.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day

1.4.3.6 Independence Day

1.4.3.7 Labor Day

1.4.3.8 Columbus Day

1.4.3.9 Veteran’s Day

1.4.3.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.11 Christmas Day

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0800 to 1800 EST, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be primarily Boone National Guard Center, 100 Minuteman PKWY, Frankfort, KY 40601. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons.

When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Telecommuting is not authorized.

1.4.4.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.2 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation.

Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times.

The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

1.4.5 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.2 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who’s PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.3 CAC Requirements: No CAC required.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Lock Combinations: Not Applicable

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: Not Applicable

1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contacting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The CM shall work through the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e- mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities/ Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.14 LOCAL FLYING AREA. The area designated by the KYARNG Aviation SOP Annex C.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

AEI

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation

AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

DA Department of the Army

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services IA Information Assurance

IS Information System(s)

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

ODC Other Direct Costs

PII Personally Identifiable Information

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

TE Technical Exhibit

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): UH60 Black Hawk Helicopter

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): NONE

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated from 18- 24 April 2022;

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall provide two days of classroom instruction to provide a baseline of knowledge of the aerodynamic principles associated with dynamic hoisting. The contractor shall provide daily briefs, skills demonstrations, and practical scenarios as required to instruct no less than 6 pilots, 3 hoist operators, and 6 hoist riders how to safely and effectively conduct dynamic hoist operations.

5.1 The contractor must be able to provide academic instruction on safety, crew duties, physics of hoist load, rotor-flow dynamics, and emergency procedures. The contractor must provide two advanced hoist operations instructors to facilitate the flight training.

5.2 The contractor must provide the student a certification that they have been taught to the requirements set forth in: EASA SPA 100 Human Hoist Operations (HHO), FAA 133D Human External Cargo (HEC), Transport Canada (CARS 722), Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CAO 29.11) and the Army Hoist SOP upon successful completion of the course.

5.3 The contractor must adhere to the proposed training schedule to facilitate unit training objectives.

Day 1: Didactic presentations Day 2: Didactic presentations and static skills training Day 3: Communications, load control, drills, cable control, flight inputs Day 4: Daily briefs, flight operations, skills demonstrations, practical scenarios

Day 5: Daily briefs, flight operations, skills demonstrations, practical scenarios Day 6: Daily briefs, flight operations, skills demonstrations, practical scenarios Day 7: Daily briefs, flight operations, skills demonstrations, practical scenarios

5.4 Contractor personnel shall have valid state issued picture identification in their possession at all times while on the instillation.

5.5 The contractor shall prepare for and be willing to participate in planning conferences and telephonic, in process reviews (IPR’s) when required or directed.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below: The Army Aviation Hoist SOP

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

PWS Paragraph Task Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Levels

(AQL)

Surveillance Method / By Whom

5.1 The contractor must be able to

provide academic instruction on safety, crew duties, physics of hoist load, rotor-flow dynamics, and emergency procedures. The contractor must provide two advanced hoist operations instructors to facilitate the flight training.

100% compliance rate

0% defect rate COR will verify two days of academic instruction is completed prior to any in aircraft iterations of dynamic hoist are performed.

COR will confirm there are two advanced hoist operations instructors available.

5.2 The contractor must provide

the student a certification that they have been taught to the requirements set forth in:

EASA SPA 100 Human Hoist Operations (HHO), FAA 133D Human External Cargo (HEC), Transport Canada (CARS 722), Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CAO 29.11) and the Army Hoist SOP upon successful completion of the course.

80% compliance rate

20% defect rate. COR will ensure 80% of instructed soldiers receive certification as described in 5.2

5.3 The contractor must adhere to

the proposed training schedule in 5.3 to facilitate unit training objectives.

The performance standard is 100%

0% defect rate COR will verify the proposed schedule matches the contractors plan.

5.4 Contractor personnel shall

have valid state issued picture identification in their possession at all times while on the instillation.

100% compliance 0% defect rate The COR will confirm with the unit that each contractor meets all requirements to be on BNGC and has a valid state picture ID.

The contractor shall prepare for and be willing to participate in planning conferences and telephonic, in process reviews (IPR’s) when required or directed.

80% compliance rate 20% defect rate The COR will verify with unit commander that all requests for IPRs have been met at the prescribed percentage

5.5

9.0. Provisions and Clauses:

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

52.203-3 Gratuities.

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

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

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper.

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance.

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements.

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal.

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted

Domestic Corporations--Representation 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.

52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes.

52.232-1 Payments.

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment.

52.232-17 Interest.

52.232-18 Subject to Availability of Funds.

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims.

52.232-34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--Other

Than System for Award Management 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes.

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services 52.242-13 Bankruptcy 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price 52.243-1 Alt 1 Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7002 Payment For Contract Line or Subline Items Not Separately Priced 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product 252.225-7051 (Dev) Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial

Satellite Services. (DEVIATION 2021-O0006)

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions.

As prescribed in 204.7109 (b), use the following clause:

BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2005)

When submitting a request for payment, the Contractor shall—

(a) Identify the contract line item(s) on the payment request that reasonably reflect contract work performance; and

(b) Separately identify a payment amount for each contract line item included in the payment request.

(End of clause

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-- Prohibition on Fees and Consideration 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

52.204-1 Approval of Contract.

As prescribed in 4.103 , insert the following clause:

Approval of Contract (Dec 1989) This contract is subject to the written approval of Contracting Officer Stephen D.

Ramsey and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of clause

52.204-7 System for Award Management.

As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(1), use the following provision:

System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— "Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that–

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record "Active".

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)

(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer.

The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in the SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.t

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing t ime should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://ww.sam.gov for information on registration

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611512.

(2) The small business size standard is $30,000,000.00.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-- Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II).

This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals- -Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204- 7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate.

(Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-- Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-- Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);

except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if…