Combined Synopsis-Soliciation-Dynamic Image Analyzer BC.docx

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- W15QKN-21-Q-0043

For

Bldg. 9 Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Section I: Introduction

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, and 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 W15QKN-21-Q-0043 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 with a size standard of 1000 number of employees. This procurement is being issued as a 100% TotaBusiness Set-Aside.

The Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract for Dynamic Image Analyzer in accordance with the Statement of Work enclosed below. The information requested below is required for proposal consideration, and this RFQ is to be completed (in its entirety) and returned with the Offeror’s proposal:

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE: $

Company Name:

POC:

Telephone #:

E-mail address:

Fax#:

Physical Address:

Mailing Address:

Proposals are required to include company name, address, contractual point of contact and phone number, email address, technical point of contact, DUNS number, Cage Code, Federal TIN, and company size. Please specify Small Business classification, i.e. Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business.

In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, all contractors wishing to do business with the Department of Defense must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This registration can be accomplished at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Therefore, all interested and potential firms must be registered in SAM, and current firms must update their registrations regularly to reflect the most current company information and to maintain active status ensuring registration does not expire. Whether applying for assistance with awards, contracts, or other business opportunities, all entities are considered registrants. Registration in SAM in no way guarantees that a contract or assistance award will be issued. The following information is required to register in SAM: DUNS Number; Tax Identification Number (TIN) and Taxpayers Name; Statistical Information about your business; and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Information. All Offerors shall have completed their Online Representations and Certifications before proposal submission through the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

All invoices subject to payment by the Defense Accounting and Finance Office shall be submitted through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). WAWF is the Government’s mandatory payment method. Vendors/contractors are to be registered in WAWF to receive payment through electronic funds transfer (EFT). If you are not currently registered in WAWF, please visit the following web-site: https://wawf.eb.mil/ to complete your registration. Additional instructions for WAWF registration are listed below.

OFFERS MUST BE SUMBITTED NO LATER THAN 3:00pm EST on 23 July 2021: Quotes are to be emailed to Margaret Stroynowski, Contract Specialist at malgorzata.stroynowski.civ@mail.mil. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. Information provided will not be returned. Questions shall be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is the only individual permitted to field questions related to this procurement. No direct discussion between the Government technical representative(s) and a prospective Offeror will be conducted. It is the responsibility of the potential Offerors to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website for amendments or additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Responders are advised that the U.S. Government is not responsible and will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this solicitation.

Section II: Dynamic Image Analyzer

Offerors shall submit prices for the following contract line item numbers (CLINS) with quantity, price per unit and the extension price, as applicable.

NSP

TOTAL PRICE PROPOSED $_____________

Section III: Statement of Work (SOW)

Statement of Work Dynamic Image Analyzer (DIA)

1. Background

1.1. The Combat Capability Development Command-Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) Quality Engineering & System Assurance (QE&SA) Division, Energetic Verification Laboratory (EVL) requires a wide range of specialized equipment to support the validation and development of test methodologies, production programs and verification of requirements. Specifically, CCDC-AC requires state of the art inspection technologies to ensure highest quality product is given to the Warfighter.

2. Scope

2.1 The Energetics Validation Laboratory located at Picatinny, N.J. is in need of a Dynamic Image Analyzer (DIA) to enable the validation and verification of current test methods as well as the development of new test methods in determining the particle size and particle shape characterization of explosives formulations, and ingredients. This new technology will be used as an alternative to the current measurement techniques of sieving and laser light diffraction using a modern analytical method that delivers a recommended procedure that could be included in multiple Military Specifications.

3. Applicable Documents

3.1. International Organization for Standardization.

Dynamic Image Analysis shall be according ISO 13322-2

4. Requirements

4.1 The contractor shall provide a dynamic image analyzer with necessary hardware and software to test a vast range of energetics and energetic ingredients to high precision. This instrument will provide robust capability to efficiently and effectively conduct analysis of particle size distribution, shape characteristics and transparency properties of free flowing bulk materials from multiple granulated explosive formulations and ingredients. The contractor shall provide analyzer with the following capabilities:

a. An instrument capable of analyzing and measuring dry and wet samples.

b. Suitable to handle fine, agglomerating, free flowing, potentially explosive and hazardous materials.

c. Have a distribution range of 0.8 micrometers (µm) to 8,000 micrometers (µm).

d. Run time of 1 to 3 minutes

e. Carry a high resolution (0.8 µm/pixel), 4.2 mega-pixel full frame dual cameras technology for wide measuring range with reproducibility and resolution without any hardware changes.

f. Produce a dynamic image analysis frame rate of 310 images per second.

g. Include parameters for correlation to laser diffraction, sieve analysis, microscopy, SEM and other sizing techniques.

h. Provide a stainless steel, dry module with: a vibrational feeder, a free fall gravity dispersion cartridge feed chute, 40/15 mm holder, an air-pressure dispersion cartridge feed chute long 40mm, a dispersion aids (brushes and bolt) vacuum controlled by the software vacuum adaptor cable and vacuum bags.

i. Supply a stainless steel wet module, resistant to organic solvents with an ultrasonic probe and a stainless steel centrifugal pump homogenizer accessory.

j. Provide a calibration reticle to supervise and adjust the system.

k. Include a software with a particle image library for detailed look at the images of the real particles, flexible data evaluation, 3D cloud graphical display, emulation of other measuring principles like sieve analysis and software controls for vibrator feeder.

4.2 Place of Performance: This equipment will be delivered and installed at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ; Building 92.

4.3 SECURITY:

4.3.1 This requirement is UNCLASSIFIED.

4.3.2 AT Level I Training.

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Department of Defense installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 45 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies and within 12 months prior to travel outside of the US, then annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the CCDC AC TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT within 14 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jkodirect.jten.mil/ (CDRL A001).

4.3.3 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall comply with all installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative), and security/emergency management exercises. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (CFR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services/installation access may be discontinued/postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level and or threat is reduced to an acceptable level as determined by the Installation Commander. Contractor personnel working on an installation are required to participate in the Installation Random Antiterrorism Measures Program as directed. Contractors may be subject to and must comply with vehicle searches, wearing of ID badges, etc. Failure to comply with policies and procedures could result in barred access onto the installation.

4.3.4 iWATCH (See Something, Say Something) Training.

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall receive training and participate in the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the CCDC AC TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, and then annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of impletion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the CCDC AC TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 14 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.” Slides available to CCDC AC TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-284984 (CDRL A001).

4.3.5 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13); applicable installation, facility and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status-of-forces agreements and other theater regulations.

4.3.6 Export Control Laws/International Traffic in Arms Regulation.

DFARS Clause 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items applies to this effort. All documents determined to contain export controlled technical data will be marked with the following notice: WARNING: - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms 52.204-7 Act (Title 22, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

4.3.7 For Contracts That Require a Government Provided OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan. The contractor is subject to compliance with the CCDC Armaments Center Operations Security Plan, per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02- M),. This SOP/Plan will specify the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

4.3.8 For Contracts That Require OPSEC Training.

Per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M), new contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, must complete initial (Level I) OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and must also complete annual OPSEC awareness training as provided by the appropriately designated OPSEC level II trained OPSEC Officer/Coordinator. The CCDC AC TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT can request CCDC Armaments Center OPSEC training from CCDC Armaments Center OPSEC POC e-mail: usarmy.pica.ccdc-ac.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil (CDRL A001).

4.3.9 For Contracts that Involve the Public Release of Information.

Per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M), an OPSEC review is required prior to all public releases. All government information intended for public release by a contractor will undergo a government OPSEC review prior to release.

4.4 POINTS OF CONTACT:

4.4.1 Technical POC: To be provided at purchase order award.

4.4.2 CCDC AC TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT: To be provided at purchase order award.

5. Contract Deliverables

5.1 The contractor shall deliver a fully functional dynamic image analyzer and demonstrate its functionality during installation. Contractor shall include training on proper use and configuration of the system. System will be delivered and installed at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ; ATTN: To be provided at purchase order award.

5.2 The contractor shall provide Training Certificates in accordance with CDRL A001 (DI-MGMT-80368A Tailored).

6. DELIVERY DATE: 90 Days after Contract Award.

6.1 PLACE OF DELIVERY:

US Army CCDC-AC, Building 92 Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806.

7. ATTACHMENTS:

7.7.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Antiterrorism/Operations/Security Elements

Specific PWS Requirement

Level Requirement met? yes/no

Section IV: Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection and Acceptance will be performed by the Government and shall be at Destination.

Section V: Deliveries and Performance

Deliveries and Performance will be FOB Destination.

Section VI: Packaging Instructions

COMMERCIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

1. Packaging - Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the supplier shall provide protection for a minimum of one year, provide for multiple handling, redistribution and shipment by any mode and meet or exceed the following requirements.

1.1 Cleanliness - Items shall be free of dirt and other contaminants which would contribute to the deterioration of the item or which would require cleaning by the customer prior to use. Coatings and preservatives applied to the item for protection are not considered contaminants.

1.2 Preservation - Items susceptible to corrosion or deterioration shall be provided protection such as preservative coatings, volatile corrosion inhibitors, desiccants, water-proof and/or water-vapor-proof barriers.

1.3 Cushioning - Items requiring protection from physical and mechanical damage (e.g. fragile, sensitive, critical material) or which could cause physical damage to other items, shall be protected by wrapping, cushioning, pack compartmentalization, or other means to mitigate shock and vibration and prevent damage during handling and shipment.

2. Unit package

2.1 Unit Package - A unit package shall be so designed and constructed that it will contain the contents with no damage to the item(s), and with minimal damage to the unit pack during shipment and storage in the shipping container, and will allow subsequent handling. The outermost component of the unit package shall be a container such as a sealed bag, carton or box.

2.2 Unit Package Quantity - Unless otherwise specified, the unit package quantity shall be one each part, set, assembly, kit, etc.

3. Intermediate Package

3.1 Intermediate Packaging - The use of intermediate packaging is required whenever one or more of the following conditions exist:

a. The quantity is over one (1) gross of the same national stock number.

b. Use enhances handling and inventorying.

c. The exterior surface of the unit pack is a barrier bag.

d. The unit pack is less than 64 cubic inches.

e. The weight of the unit pack is less than five (5) pounds and no dimension is over twelve (12) inches.

Intermediate container shall be limited to a maximum of 100 unit packs, a net load of 40 pounds, or a maximum volume of 1.5 cubic feet, whichever occurs first.

4. Packing

4.1 Unit packages and intermediate packages not meeting the requirements for a shipping container shall be packed in shipping containers. All shipping containers shall be the most cost effective and shall be of the minimum cube to contain and protect the items.

4.2 Shipping Containers - The shipping container (including any necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, or waterproofing) shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. The shipping container shall be capable of multiple handling, stacking at least ten feet high, and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

5. Unitization: Shipments of identical items going to the same destination shall be palletized if they have a total cubic displacement of 50 cubic feet or more unless skids or other forklift handling features are included on the containers. Pallet loads must be stable, and to the greatest extent possible, provide a level top for ease of stacking. A palletized load shall be of a size to allow for placement of two loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet must be adequate for the load. The preferred commercial expendable pallet is a 40 x 48 inch, 4-way entry pallet although variations may be permitted as dictated by the characteristics of the items being unitized. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

6. Marking All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, Revision R, Date 18 February 2014 including bar coding. The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel. NOTE: Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211-7006. Contractors must check the solicitation and/or contract for this clause. For details and most recent information, see https://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/.AIT.html/DoD_Suppliers_Passive_RFID_Info_Guide_v15update.pdf for the current DoD Suppliers’ Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. If the item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings then the UII needs to be 2D bar coded and applied on the unit package, intermediate and exterior containers, and the unit load.

7. Hazardous Materials

7.1 A hazardous material is defined as a substance which has been determined by the Department of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated. (This includes all items listed as hazardous in Title 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.) Ammunition and explosives (Hazard Class 1) are special cases and must be properly hazard classified and registered with the competent authority of the United States (Department of Transportation).

7.2 Packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements for the mode of transport and the applicable performance packaging contained in the following documents:

a. International Air Transport: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

b. International Vessel Transport: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

c. Domestic Transport: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49

d. Military Air Transport: Joint Service Regulation AFMAN24-204/TM38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19/DLAM 4145.3.

7.3 If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the regulations of the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers.

7.4 A Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is required to be included with every unit pack and intermediate container and shall be included with the packing list inside a waterproof sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

8. Wood Packaging Materials - Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials: In accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 continuous minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

9. Quality Assurance -The contractor is responsible for establishing a quality system. Full consideration to examinations, inspections, and tests will be given to ensure the acceptability of the commercial package.

Section VII: Provisions and Clauses

The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation.

DISCLOSURE OF UNIT PRICE INFORMATION

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (October 2018)

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

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

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

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

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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

___ (5) [Reserved].

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

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

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

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

___ (10) [Reserved]

___ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

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

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

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

___ (13) [Reserved]

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

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

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.

___ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)(15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

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

__X_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

___ (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages--Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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

_X__ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

___ (23) 52.219-29 Notice of Total Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 52.219-30 Notice of Total Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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

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

_X__ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755).

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

_X__ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__X_ (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016)(E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

___ (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)(29 U.S.C. 793).

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

___ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Jun 2020)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__X_ (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

___ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

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

___ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

___ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

_X__ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

___ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

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

_X__ (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

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

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

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

_X__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)(42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

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

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

__X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- System for Award Management (Oct 2018)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

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

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

___ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

___ (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

___(iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

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

___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020) (Executive Order 13658).

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

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

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

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

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

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

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

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)(29 U.S.C. 793).

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

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

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

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020) (Executive Order 13658).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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

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

(End of Clause)

Additional Applicable Clauses and Provisions

252.211-7003, 01-MAR-2016 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION

252.232-7006, 01-DEC-2018 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

52.203-3, 01-APR-1984 GRATUITIES

52.204-10, 01-JUN-2020 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

52.204-13, 01-OCT-2018 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE

52.204-18, 01-AUG-2020 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

52.232-1, 01-APR-1984 PAYMENTS

52.232-39, 01-JUN-2013 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS

52.232-40, 01-DEC-2013 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

52.233-1, 01-MAY-2014 DISPUTES

252.203-7000, 01-SEP-2011 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS 252.203-7002, 01-SEP-2013 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

252.204-7000, 01-OCT-2016 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

252.204-7003, 01-APR-1992 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT

252.204-7004, 01-FEB-2019 ANTITERRORISM AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CONTRACTORS

252.204-7006, 01-OCT-2005 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

252.204-7009, 01-OCT-2016 LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR REPORTED CYBER INCIDENT INFORMATION 252.204-7012, 01-DEC-2019 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING 252.204-7014, 01-MAY-2016 LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS 252.204-7015, 01-MAY-2016 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT 252.204-7018, 01-JAN-2021 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

252.204-7020, 01-NOV-2020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

252.209-7004, 01-MAY-2019 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A TERRORIST COUNTRY

252.223-7008, 01-JUN-2013 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM

252.225-7001, 01-DEC-2017 BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM—BASIC

252.225-7007, 01-DEC-2018 PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES

252.225-7012, 01-DEC-2017 PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES

252.225-7048, 01-JUN-2013 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS

252.226-7001, 01-APR-2019 UTILIZATION OF INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS, INDIAN-OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS 252.232-7003, 01-DEC-2018 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS

252.232-7010, 01-DEC-2006 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS

252.232-7017, 01-APR-2020 ACCELERATING PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS—PROHIBITION ON FEES AND CONSIDERATION

252.239-7010, 01-OCT-2016 CLOUD COMPUTING SERVICES

252.243-7002, 01-DEC-2012 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT

252.244-7000, 01-JAN-2021 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

252.246-7008, 01-MAY-2018 SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS

252.225-7043, 01-JUN-2015 ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION POLICY FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 52.204-19, 01-DEC-2014 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 52.204-25, 01-AUG-2020 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

252.225-7021, 01-JUL-2020 TRADE AGREEMENTS--BASIC (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Reps and Certs 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.203-18 01-JAN-2017 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION

52.225-25, 01-JUN-2020 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION 252.203-7005, 01-NOV-2011 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS 252.204-7008, 01-OCT-2016 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS 52.219-1, 01-MAR-2020 SMALL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2020) -- ALTERNATE I (JUL 2016) --ALTERNATE II (MAR 2020)

52.204-17, 01-AUG-2020 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR

52.204-20, 01-AUG-2020 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR

52.204-24, 01-OCT-2020 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO 52.204-26, 01-OCT-2020 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION 52.209-2, 01-NOV-2015 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--REPRESENTATION 52.209-11, 01-FEB-2016 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW 52.212-3, 01-OCT-2014 OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) --ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

52.225-18, 01-AUG-2018 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE

252.204-7016, 01-DEC-2019 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION 252.204-7017, 01-DEC-2019 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION 252.225-7000, 01-NOV-2014 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE—BASIC 252.225-7974, 01-FEB-2020 REPRESENTATION REGARDING PERSONS THAT HAVE BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) 252.226-7002, 01-DEC-2019 REPRESENTATION FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR CONTRACTORS EMPLOYINGPERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

252.239-7009, 01-SEP-2015 REPRESENTATION OF USE OF CLOUD COMPUTING

52.204-7, 01-OCT-2018 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

52.204-16, 01-AUG-2020 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

252.204-7019, 01-NOV-2020 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

252.215-7010, 01-JUL-2019 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—BASIC

Section VIII: Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2021), with their offer.

Section IX: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2020) applies to this RFQ.

Section X: Evaluation Factors for Award Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014) as tailored applies to this RFQ.

Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this request for quote to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Factor Price Factor

1. INTRODUCTION.

This section contains proposal submission instructions as well as specific proposal requirements for the solicitation, and evaluation criteria under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method.

The offeror’s proposal shall be labeled in a consistent manner with this document. All references to the Statement of Work (SOW) shall be clearly labeled with the appropriate SOW paragraph. Offerors are expected to submit proposals in sufficient detail to allow for Government evaluation without the need for further clarifications. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The burden of proving acceptability remains with the offerors.

2. QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS.

The quotation shall be provided by email to: malgorzata.stroynowski.civ and shall consist of the following:

Priced Quote with part number(s) to satisfy all Statement of Work (SOW) requirements

Offerors are responsible to inquire with the Contract Specialist to ensure that the quotation submitted has, in fact, been received by the Contract Specialist.

3. PROPOSAL FILES.

a. Format. The submission shall be clear and logically assembled.

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