Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_N0018925Q0069.docx

N0018925Q0069

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items (SAP-CI) in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted to both the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov/) and the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) website (https://www.neco.navy.mil/).

The reference number is N0018925Q0069. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies, in accordance with the Product Breakdown/Salient Characteristics. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511 and the Small Business Standard is 1350 (# of employees). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-01 and DFARS Change Notice 20241115. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at the following websites:

· https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

· https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate is soliciting the proposed acquisition for a Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) with OPTIC Profiler system in support of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO).

NOTICE:

THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SAP-CI) IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR PART SUBPART 13.5.

FAR 52.216-1 “Type of Contract” (APR 1984):

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

GENERAL INFORMATION

CURRENT CONTRACT ACTION:

Not Applicable – this acquisition is a new requirement.

NOTE TO QUOTERS:

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). To the extent that the terms appear in the solicitation, the terms “RFQ”, “SUBMISSION”, “QUOTE”, and “QUOTER” shall mean “RFP”, “OFFER”, “PROPOSAL” and “OFFEROR”, respectively.

POINT OF CONTACT:

The point of contact at the contracting office is Ms. Ashlee Yawn, who may be reached via email at ashlee.k.yawn.civ@us.navy.mil..

PREPARATION COSTS:

This combined synopsis/solicitation does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quotation.

TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SBSA) – FAR SUBPART 19.5:

The proposed acquisition is being solicited as a total small business set-aside (SBSA) in accordance with FAR Subpart 19.5 using simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items (SAP-CI) in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5. The resultant purchase order will be issued on a FFP basis.

QUOTATION DUE DATE:

Quotations SHALL be received no later than 1100 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09 January 2025. All quotations SHALL be submitted electronically via email to Ms. Ashlee Yawn, ashlee.k.yawn.civ@us.navy.mil.

NOTE:

Potential quoters are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and, if they have questions concerning this combined synopsis/solicitation, should submit one (1) consolidated list of question(s) concerning the solicitation via email to ashlee.k.yawn.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 19 December 2024 at 1100 EST for the submission of questions. Questions should be submitted as early as feasible prior to the above date and time; questions received later may be answered at the discretion of the Navy.

QUOTE CONTENT:

Quoters SHALL provide quote that contains an item that meets the Government’s minimum specification. The minimum specifications (salient characteristics) are outlined in the Product Breakdown section of this RFQ.

The Government will award on the basis of price unless the contracting officer is aware of past performance information related to the low-price quote which indicates that quote may not represent best value. In that case, the Government reserves the right to consider the past performance of other quotes, conduct a price, past performance tradeoff, and award to other than the lowest price quote.

OPTICS SYSTEM

FFP

OPTICS SYSTEM

SEE PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6230624RC018AD

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6230624RC018AD

PSC CD: 2090

NET AMT

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE (NAVOCEANO)

OPTICS SYSTEM

1.0 BACKGROUND:

The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) requires a fully assembled (CTD) with Optics Profiler System with interfacing dual Transmissometer Sensors and dual Back Scatter Sensors for use on Hydrographic Survey Launchers operated off TAGS 60 Class OSVs to measure inherent optical properties, apparent optical properties, bioluminescence, and high-resolution current meter data.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

NAVOCEANO has a requirement to procure equipment to measure inherent optical properties, apparent optical properties, bioluminescence, conductivity, temperature, depth, and high-resolution current meter data assembled in a custom designed Stainless Steel Deployment Cage as a complete profiler package.

The optics system must be capable of measuring reflectivity, diffuse attenuation, chlorophyll, spectral absorption, optical backscattering, bioluminescence potential, current vectors, and surface and in situ measurements. This system is co-located with the (CTD) base system. The optics system will include three (3) subcomponents, and all components associated with each of (1) In situ apparent optical properties hyperspectral profiler (ISAOP-HP), (2) Surface AOP hyperspectral surface acquisition system (SAOP-HSAS), and (3) In-situ inherent optical properties acquisition system (IS-IOPAS). Each subcomponent of the optics system is attached inside the deployment cage transmitting data for processing, integration, and display in real time on applicable systems through all ancillary equipment (data handler, sea and/or deck cable, and winch(s) as required).

The profiler software must acquire and process data using computations that process profiles for such parameters as: Salinity, Water Density, and Sound Velocity (SV) to calibrate the various platform sonar systems via the manufacturer software and interfaces with the Government SV Profile Generator (SVPG) software. This system must interface with hardware and software of other platform systems and sensors installed on all TAGS 60 Class OSVs and HSLs. The optics system must meet form-fit-function and backward compatibility with existing SBE 19Plus V2 CTD/Optics profilers.

NOTE: Contractor shall provide minimum of a one (1) year warranty for the complete system.

3.0 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

3.1 The contractor shall deliver the final assembly in a custom re-useable transportation case constructed for a rugged marine and shock and vibration environment.

3.2 CTD Profiler:

· 3.2.1 Conductivity Sensor:

· Measurement Range: 0 to 9 siemens/meter.

· Initial Accuracy: 0.0005 siemens/meter.

· Typical Stability: 0.0003 siemens/meter/month.

· Resolution: 0.00005 siemens/meter (ocean waters, resolve 0.4ppm in salinity), 0.00007 siemens/meter (high salinity waters, resolve 0.4ppm in salinity), 0.00001 siemens/meter (fresh waters, resolve 0.1ppm in salinity).

· Depth: 0 to 600 meters.

· 3.2.2 Temperature Sensor:

· Measurement Range: -2 to 43 degrees Celsius.

· Initial Accuracy: 0.005 degrees Celsius.

· Typical Stability: 0.0002 degrees Celsius/Month.

· Resolution: 0.0001 degrees Celsius.

· Depth: 0 to 600 meters.

· 3.2.3 Pressure Sensor:

· Measurement Range: 0 to 600 Meters.

· Minimum Initial Accuracy: 0.1 percent of full-scale range.

· Typical Stability: 0.1 percent/year of full-scale range.

· Resolution: 0.002 percent of full-scale range.

· Depth: 0-600 meters.

· Memory: 64 Megabyte of non-volatile Flash Memory.

· 3.2.4 Data Storage:

· Temperature: 6 Bytes/Sample.

· Conductivity: 6 Bytes/Sample.

· Strain Gauge Pressure: 5 Bytes/Sample.

· Each External Voltage: 2 Bytes/Sample.

· Auxiliary RS-322: Sensor Dependent.

· Real Time Clock: 32.768 KHz TCXO Clock with minimum accuracy of +/- 1 minute per year.

· Scan Rate: Minimum of four (4) scans per second or four (4) Hertz.

· Internal Power: Nine (9) D-Cell Alkaline Batteries, 14 Amp Hours, MN 1300, LR20. Duration: 60 Hours Profiling Mode.

· External Power Supply: 9 to 28 VDC.

· External Power Supply Output Capabilities for various Pumps:

· 3 amperes, 9V.

· 0.5 amperes, 12V.

· 3 amperes, 12V.

· .5 amperes, 19V.

· 1.5 amperes, 19V.

· 3.2.5 Power Requirements:

· Sampling: 70 milliamps.

· Pump: Standard 5M – 100 milliamps.

· Communications: 65 milliamps.

· Quiescent: 20 micro-amps.

· Auxiliary Voltage and RS-232 Sensors:

· Auxiliary Power Output: up to 500 milliamps at 10.50 to 11.00 VDC.

· Voltage Sensor A/D Resolution: 14 bits.

· Voltage Sensor Input Range: 0-5 VDC.

· Voltage Sensor Capability: Six (6) Sensors.

· Housing:

· Depth Range: 0 to 600 Meters.

· Material: Acetyl Copolymer (plastic).

· Weight (pounds): Air – 17.50; Water – 10.00.

· Environmental:

· Depth Range: 0 to 600 Meters.

· Temperature: (-) 2 to (+) 43 Degrees Celsius.

· Salinity: 0 to 43 Practical Salinity Units (PSU).

· 3.2.6 Transmissometer Deep Green (CST-25-DG):

· Acceptance Angle: one (1) Degree

· Typical Current Draw: 35 milliamps Maximum

· Depth Rating: 6,000 Meters

· Digital Outputs: 0 to 16,380 Counts, 0 to 5 Volts Analog

· Input Voltage: 7 to 15 Volts DC

· Length: 47 centimeters

· Output: 0 to 16,380 Counts, 0 to 5 Volts Analog

· Path Length: 25 centimeters

· Sample Rate: up to 8 Hertz

· Spectral Bandwidth: 20 nanometers

· Wavelength: 530 nanometers

· Air Weight: 3.6 Kilograms; 7.94 Pounds

· Water Weight: 2.7 Kilograms; 5.97 Pounds

· Environmental Sea Temperature Range: – 2 to 43 Degrees Celsius

· Environmental Salinity Range: 0 to 43 Practical Salinity Units (PSU)

· 3.2.7 Transmissometer Deep Blue (CST-25-DG):

· Acceptance Angle: one (1) Degree

· Typical Current Draw: 35 milliamps Maximum

· Depth Rating: 6,000 Meters

· Digital Outputs: 0 to 16,380 Counts, 0 to 5 Volts Analog

· Input Voltage: 7 to 15 Volts DC

· Length: 47 centimeters

· Output: 0 to 16,380 Counts, 0 to 5 Volts Analog

· Path Length: 25 centimeters

· Sample Rate: up to 8 Hertz

· Spectral Bandwidth: 20 nanometers

· Wavelength: 470 nanometers

· Air Weight: 3.6 Kilograms; 7.94 Pounds

· Water Weight: 2.7 Kilograms; 5.97 Pounds

· Environmental Sea Temperature Range: – 2 to 43 Degrees Celsius

· Environmental Salinity Range: 0 to 43 Practical Salinity Units (PSU)

· 3.2.8 532 NM Backscatter Sensor (Real Time) Sensor:

· Current Draw: 50 milliamps

· Depth Rating: 6,000 Meters

· Diameter: 6.3 Centimeters

· Input Voltage: 7 to 15 Volts DC

· Length: 17.8 Centimeters

· Sample Rate: 0 to 8 Hertz

· Scattering Range: 0–5 m-1

· Scattering Sensitivity: 0.003 m-1

· Scattering Wavelengths: 532 nanometers

· Air Weight: 1.3 Kilograms; 2.87 Pounds

· Water Weight: 0.75 Kilograms; 1.66 Pounds

· Environmental Sea Temperature Range: – 2 to 43 Degrees Celsius

· Environmental Salinity Range: 0 to 43 Practical Salinity Units (PSU)

· 3.2.9 470 NM Backscatter Sensor (Real Time) Sensor:

· Current Draw: 50 milliamps

· Depth Rating: 6,000 Meters

· Diameter: 6.3 Centimeters

· Input Voltage: 7 to 15 Volts DC

· Length: 17.8 Centimeters

· Sample Rate: 0 to 8 Hertz

· Scattering Range: 0–5 m-1

· Scattering Sensitivity: 0.003 m-1

· Scattering Wavelengths: 470 nanometers

· Air Weight: 1.3 Kilograms; 2.87 Pounds

· Water Weight: 0.75 Kilograms; 1.66 Pounds

· Environmental Sea Temperature Range: – 2 to 43 Degrees Celsius

· Environmental Salinity Range: 0 to 43 Practical Salinity Units (PSU)

· 3.2.10 Submersible Data Logger

· Unit must be capable to handle all data types on the cage

· Unit must be capable of packaging all data streams into single data packets and transmitted top side.

· Unit must have an input voltage range of no less than 6 to 18 VDC

· Unit must have an operating temperature of no less than -2.5 to 40 °C

· Unit must have a memory capacity of no less than 256 MB

· Unit must have a depth rating of no less than 300 m

· Unit must be compatible with RS-232 interfaces

· Unit must be compatible with all baud rates from the instruments and have an operating baud rate of no less than 19200.

· Unit must be used in tandem with a deck unit that demux’s data packet from below and parse out data streams from individual instruments to facilitate real-time visualization.

· 3.2.11 CTD/Optics Underwater Unit Deployment Cage with MTG Brackets Installed:

· Dimensions (inches): Height: 40.00; Width: 12.00; Depth: 12.00.

· Weight (pounds): Air: 20.00 Pounds; Water: 15.0.

· Material: Stainless Steel. Hardware: Stainless Steel. Mounting Brackets Material: Acetal Copolymer (resin plastic).

· 3.2.12 Re-Useable Transportation Container:

· Dimensions: Sized to fit a fully assembled CTD/Optics Profiler Final Assembly in deployment cage and required documentation described in later paragraphs.

· Case Material: White Polymer (for example – Plastic Resin).

· Packing: Compressed Fixed Foam in both case and lid.

· Hardware: Stainless Steel Hinges, Locking Fasteners, and handle Fasteners. Handles shall be made of stainless steel or a strong polymer material for handling by two (2) persons. Stainless Steel handles shall have a rubber grip material applied for handling in marine and shipyard environments.

· Color: White.

· Note: White is required since the case may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

· Environmental:

· Shock and Vibration: Custom Compressed Foam Packing in case and lid to prevent damage during transportation and shipping by Land, Air, Sea, and hand carry.

· Marine: Water Tight, Air Tight, Breather valve, and O’Ring Seal between the body and hood.

· Software Versions:

· Compatible with SBE SeatermV2: V1.1F (COMs with existing SBE 19Plus V2 CTD Profiler).

· Compatible with existing SBE CTD Data Processing: v7.21d (CTD Data Processing).

· 3.2.13 NMEA 0183 GPS Military Interface Settings:

· Baud Rate: 9600 bps

· Data Format: No Parity, 8 Bits, 1 Stop Bit, (n, 8, 1)

· Data String: GGA, GLL, VTG, and ZDA

4.0 DOCUMENTATION:

· One (1) Hard Copy SMS, CTD Profiler Sub-System Manual per system describing: theory of operation, procedures for operations, acquisition, processing, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting; final assembly diagrams, assembly drawings, cable diagrams, plumbing diagrams, all relevant manufacturer application notices, and general parts list for all subsystems, MTG Hardware, and all interfacing parts.

· One (1) Hard Copy SMS Optical Sensor Sub-Systems Manual per system describing: theory of operation, procedures for operations, acquisition, processing, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting; final assembly diagrams, assembly drawings, cable diagrams, all manufacturer relevant application notices, and general parts list for all subsystems, MTG Hardware, and interfacing parts.

· Two (2) hard copies of all Sensor Calibration Certificates for each profiler System.

· Two (2) hard copies of all Sensor System Test Certificates for each profiler System.

· Two (2) hard copies of all Sensor Calibration Certificates for each Optical Sensor.

· Two (2) hard copies of all Sensor System Test Certificates for each Optical Sensor.

· One (1) hard copy of all shipping check lists describing what is in each shipped container with the contract number, CDROM with PDF copies of all: manuals, system test certifications, sensor calibration certificates, and shipping check lists as described above.

5.0 DELIVERY INFORMATION:

Delivery shall be made on or before 30 June 2025

The Government point of contact for delivery is as follows:

Name: Richard Gagne Phone: 228-688-4811 Email: Richard.gagne3.civ@us.navy.mil

Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) NP32 Ocean Measurements Division 1002 Balch Boulevard – Building 1032 – Room 1112A Stennis Space Center, MS 39525

NOTE: EXACT DELIVERY SHALL BE COORDINATED BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND GOVERNMENT POC

6.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The overall classification of this contract is CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information). Contractor does not require access to classification information in the performance of this contract. All contract personnel shall comply with the directives and policies established in 2 CFR Part 117 “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual”, DoD Instruction 5200.48 (Controlled Unclassified Information) and SECNAVINST 5510.36B “Department of the Navy (DoN) Information Security Program. The contractor does not require access to United States Government Information Technology (IT) systems.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

RICHARD GAGNE

1002 BALCH BOULEVARD

STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS 39522-5001

228-688-4811 FOB: Destination N62306

DELIVERY INFORMATION

DELIVERY SHALL BE MADE ON OR BEFORE 30 JUNE 2025

THE GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT(S) FOR DELIVERY IS AS FOLLOWS:

NAME: RICHARD GAGNE

PHONE: (228) 688-4811

EMAIL: RICHARD.GAGNE3.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE (NAVOCEANO)

NP32 OCEAN MEASUREMENTS DIVISION

1002 BALCH BOULEVARD – BUILDING 1032 – ROOOM 1112A

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS 39525

NOTE: EXACT DELIVERY SHALL BE COORDINATED BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND GOVERNMENT POC

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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 Products and Commercial Services. 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) Representations. 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 known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) 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 OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means--

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror ( ) has ( ) does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract action resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose submission conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factor considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

As outlined in the “General Information” section, the Government will award on the basis of price unless the contracting officer is aware of past performance information related to the low-price quote which indicates that quote may not represent best value. In that case, the Government reserves the right to consider the past performance of other quotes, conduct a price, past performance tradeoff, and award to other than the lowest price quote.

(b) Options. Not Applicable – The resultant purchase order will not contain option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

NOTE: Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation shall be valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the solicitation closing date.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2024)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

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

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

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern" means a small business concern--

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program" means an SDVOSB concern that--

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program" means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001", means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

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.

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 electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ ]

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) SDVOSB concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB concern.

(4) SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as an SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:

(5) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(6) Women-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(7) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

(8) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

Note to paragraphs (c)(9) and (10): Complete paragraphs (c)(9) and (10) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(9) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). (Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, a women-owned business concern.

(10) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price: _________

(11) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies…