Concrete Jersery Barriers Solicitation .pdf
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- United States Marine Corps
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This document is a solicitation for the purchase and delivery of 200 Plain Concrete Jersey Barriers - 4FT and 300 Plain Concrete Jersey Barriers - 8FT to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The solicitation was issued by the United States Marine Corps with a response due date of September 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis with delivery required within 8 weeks of award. The solicitation includes detailed performance requirements for the contractor to coordinate delivery, off-load, and disposal of packaging materials. Offerors must submit technical specifications, pricing, delivery timelines, and past performance information for evaluation. This is a small business set-aside acquisition.
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SEE ADDENDUM
(No Collect Calls)
M6700124Q0016 11-Sep-2024
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER
910-451-3011
8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME
02:00 PM 18 Sep 2024
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
(TYPE OR PRINT)
(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
ADDENDA X ARE
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )
23.
CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS
SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT
BELOW IS CHECKED
TELEPHONE NO.
M670019. ISSUED BY
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
ROBERT L. ANDERSON
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER
(TYPE OR PRINT)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
20.
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
MMP1004569054
ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN
% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X
SMALL BUSINESS
17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY
OFFEROR CODE
M67001MARINE CORPS FIELD CONTRACTING SYS
ATTN: ROBERT ANDERSON
PO BOX 8368 BLDG 316
CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28546
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
13b. RATING
CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE MMP100 16. ADMINISTERED BY
12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RFPX
MMP100 G-3 RTAM
PATY PRAGJI
LOT 140
CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28542
TEL: 910-451-5747 FAX:
FAX:
TEL: 910-451-3011
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
X 8(A)
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SIZE STANDARD:
NAICS:
327331
X
OFFER DATED
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
EMAIL:
TEL:
31c. DATE SIGNED
SEE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
24.22.21.19.
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)
ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
(CONTINUED)
PAGE 2 OF45
ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
37. CHECK NUMBER
FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE
36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
34. VOUCHER NUMBER
FINAL
33. SHIP NUMBER
PARTIAL
38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE
42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
SEE SCHEDULE
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY UNIT
22. 23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
19.
ITEM NO.
M6700124Q0016
Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
NOTICE TO OFFERORS
NOTICE TO OFFERORS
SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Quotes may be submitted via email (no larger than 2MB) to robert.anderson@usmc.mil; (PREFERRED METHOD) or via hand delivery/courier to
Contracting Department, Bldg. 316, G Street, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542. It is solely the
Offeror’s responsibility to ensure quotes are submitted in accordance with FAR provision
52.212-1, and received within the required timeframe. All quotes, if timely received, will be considered for award. The information submitted shall be clear and legible.
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
Performance Work Statement
For
The purchase and delivery of concrete jersey barriers to MCB CAMLEJ
1.0 BACKGROUND. This is an acquisition of Eight-Foot- and Four-foot concrete jersey barriers to include associated services aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, NC.
2.0 REQUIREMENT. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, supplies, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation necessary to deliver and place the barriers on the ground at a designated storage lot aboard
CAMLEJ as specified in performance work statement (PWS).
3.0 DELIVERY LOCATION. Lot 140 is a storage lot located aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. The lot is sufficient in size to allow the use of tractor trailers to transport the barriers. With a minimum of five workday notification, MCB CAMLEJ will provide MHE to off load on site.
4.0 TASKS.
4.1 PRE-DELIVERY. The contractor shall arrange a pre-installation meeting(s) with the G-3 Representative within three (3) business days of contract award. Purpose of this meeting is to coordinate conduct of delivery/installation schedules. Points of Contact are:
4.1.1 G3 REPRESENTATIVE
Name: To be provided at time of award.
Phone: To be provided at time of award.
Email: To be provided at time of award.
Operating Hours: Normal operating hours are 7:30 AM EST – 4:00 PM EST, Tuesday through Thursday. Closed on weekends and Federal Holidays.
4.1.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. The Contract Administrator will interface with the prime contractor’s representative for payment and adminstration issues. The contractor shall identify relevent staff points of contact and ensure their availability throughout contract execution to ensure effective coordination, communication, and managemet
Name: Robert Anderson
Phone: 910-451-3011
Email: robert.anderson@usmc.mil
4.2 DELIVERY. Delivery shall be coordinated with the G-3 Representative. A DELIVERY NOTIFICATION
SHALL BE PROVIDED A MINIMUM OF ONE WEEK PRIOR TO DELIVERY. The successful offeror shall provide a Project Manager to be available throughout the entire project. The Project Manager shall have authority to represent the company to coordinate all services and issues through the Contracting and G-3 Offices. All work will be conducted during normal operating hours. Deliver all items directly to the specified lot, undamaged and in compliance with the delivery notification. If required, temporary on-site storage of delivery support material may be coordinated with the G-3 Representative during the pre-installation meeting.
Notify the G-3 Representative if any items found inoperable or damaged during the delivery process; items that need replacement will be at no additional expense to the Government.
Requests to deviate or modify this statement will be brought to the attention of the G-3 Representative and may only be approved by the Contracting Officer via a signed bilateral modification to the contract.
4.3 DISPOSAL OF PACKING MATERIALS. Once a day (maximum), the contractor may take debris taken to the Materials Recycling Facility/Landfill located on Piney Green Road aboard Camp Lejeune. Materials must be sorted as cardboard (broken-down), plastic, and wood. Driver must have a copy of the contract and placard provided by the G-3 Representative to enter the site and drop off materials.
4.4 DELIVERY SITE. The contractor shall be responsible for removal of dunnage and packing material at after the off load of each delivery. Cleaning the off-load area and storage lot and disposing of all trash and materials to the satisfaction of the Government’s representative or designated inspectors before completion of each workday and upon completion of the project. At the end of the project, the contractor shall restore any disturbed or damaged areas at the direction of the Contracting Officer.
4.5 EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS OF CONCRETE JERSEY BARRIERS- All concrete jersey barriers must be new and meets NC Department Of Tranportation (NCDOT) 854.02 Standard Detail Type-T, Dove
Gray Smooth, and must have fork lift slots.
FORKLIFT DEMENSIONS
-4FT (48L X 27W X 32H)
-8FT (96L X27W X32H)
4.6 WARRANTY. The contractor shall provide all warranty information and documents at time of delivery to include information and documentation for any manufacturer's warranty.
4.7 FACILITY DAMAGE. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to buildings and/or surrounding areas (including grass/lawns) when delivering items. Damages shall be repaired by the contractor at the contractor’s expense before final invoicing.
4.8 PARKING/EQUIPMENT. Parking of equipment and vehicles will be discussed during the Pre-Installation meeting(s). Parking of equipment and vehicles will be in designated areas or in authorized parking lots (normally not on the grass or lawn).
Contractor shall provide all necessary material handling equipment and tools required to support this requirement to include non-marking, rubber-wheeled hand trucks, dollies, and carts. Contractor shall be responsible for securing all material handling equipment.
4.9 RESPONSIBILITY. The Government will not be responsible in any way for the contractor's personal supplies, equipment, materials, or belongings brought onto the grounds to perform services. This includes, but is not limited to loss or damage caused by fire, theft, hurricane, accident or other disaster.
4.9.1 CONTRACTOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the contractor.
5.0 BASE ACCESS. To gain initial access to the base, Contractors and/or Delivery Drivers must have in their possession: their contract number, delivery address, and sponsor’s contact information.
For SERVICES the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is the sponsor.
For delivery of SUPPLIES the customer/delivery point of contact is the sponsor.
Contract Number:
Sponsor/COR:
Delivery Address:
-Contractors must be registered in the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS). It is the
Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all their employees and/or subcontractors are properly registered within DBIDS.
-DBIDS credentials will be valid for the duration of your contract, not to exceed three years; however, re-vetting of individuals' information will occur each year.
-Contractors requiring access for over 60 days will receive a credential valid for up to one year.
-Contractors requiring access for less than 60 days will receive a temporary paper pass.
-Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligibility: Contractor personnel authorized CACs are exempt from DBIDS enrollment.
-If you have questions regarding base access, Contractor CACs, or DBIDS requirements, contact the
Contractor Vetting Office (CVO). The CVO is located in Bldg. 818 adjacent to the Camp Lejeune Main
Gate on Holcomb Blvd, just off NC Highway 24. The CVO is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.
to 2 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays.
Contractor Vetting Office - Appointments: 910-451-5977
Contractor Vetting Office - Questions: 910-451-0284/0289 Taxi Vetting: 910-449-4208
Vetting Office Email: lejeunecontractorvetting@usmc.mil
DBIDS email: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/
-Contractors will report to the Contractor Vetting Office (CVO) to confirm their access requirements, undergo a background check and receive their credential/pass.
PLEASE NOTE: Individuals with active warrants may be subject to arrest on the spot.
**The Government will not be responsible for any contractor access delays. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are strictly the responsibility of the contractor.
F.O.B. DESTINATION
47.305-4 F.O.B. Destination mailto:lejeunecontractorvetting@usmc.mil https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/
Offers submitted on a basis other than f.o.b. destination will be rejected as nonresponsive.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 200 Each Plain Concrete Jersey Barrier- 4FT
FFP
Plain Concrete Jersey Barrier- 4FT / Dove Gray Smooth
Salient Characteristics:
48”L X 27”W X 32”H
NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and
Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.
FOB: Destination
PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: MMP1004569054
PSC CD: 5660
NET AMT
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 300 Each Plain Concrete Jersey Barrier- 8FT
FFP
Plain Concrete Jersey Barrier- 8FT / Dove Gray Smooth
Salient Characteristics:
96”L X 27”W X 32”H
NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and
Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.
FOB: Destination
PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: MMP1004569054
PSC CD: 5660
NET AMT
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS
Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:
CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY
0001 Destination Government Destination Government
0002 Destination Government Destination Government
DELIVERY INFORMATION
CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /
CAGE
0001 8 wks. ADC 200 MMP100 G-3 RTAM
PATY PRAGJI
LOT 140
CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28542
910-451-5747
FOB: Destination
MMP100
0002 8 wks. ADC 300 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
FOB: Destination
MMP100
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey SEP 2023
52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984
52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To
Influence Certain Federal Transactions
SEP 2007
52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal
Transactions
JUN 2020
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain
Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--
Representation
JAN 2017
52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and
Certifications.
DEC 2014
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic
Corporations
NOV 2015
52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and
Commercial Services
SEP 2023
ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1
ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1
Addendum to paragraph (b):
Quotes shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to robert.anderson@usmc.mil
Addendum to paragraph (b)(1):
RFQ Number M6700124Q0016 must be clearly shown in the subject line.
Addendum to paragraph (b)(2):
The vendor is responsible for ensuring that quotes are received in the Contracting Office no later than 02:00 P.M.
(EST) on September 18th, 2024 as indicated on page one (1) of this solicitation. Failure of the vendor’s quote to be received prior to the hour and date specified may result in rejection of the quote.
Addendum to paragraph (b)(4):
The offeror shall submit with their offer:
Technical Capability:
Descriptive literature outlining the specifications of the items quoted to include drawings, the manufacturer’s name, and manufacturer’s complete part numbers of all items offered.
Delivery Information:
Clearly state if the offeror can meet the required delivery date as stated in each line item. Offerors who cannot meet the required delivery date may not be considered for award.
Delivery Date: 60 days ADC
Addendum to paragraph (b)(6):
Price:
The price offered must reflect unit prices, extended amounts per line item, and overall total.
(Note: All prices must be actual “face-value” pricing having already accounted for any discounts offered and extended to the Government).
Addendum to paragraph (b)(10):
Past Performance: Offerors should submit at least three (3) relevant past performance references. Relevant past performance is defined as performance of work within the last three (3) years of similar size, scope, and technical complexity to this requirement. If an offeror has no relevant past performance history, the offeror must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Include the following information for each reference listed:
(a) Agency or company name.
(b) Contract number (if applicable).
(End of Addenda to Provision)
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and
Commercial Services
NOV 2023
52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013
52.233-1 Alt I Disputes (May 2014) - Alternate I DEC 1991
52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995
52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD
Officials
SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD
Officials
SEP 2022
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992
252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023
252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information
Controls
OCT 2016
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber
Incident Reporting
JAN 2023
252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation
Support
JAN 2023
252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense
Telecommunications Equipment or Services
JAN 2023
252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023
252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By
The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of
Terrorism
MAY 2019
252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012
252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022
252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or
Hazardous Materials
SEP 2014
252.223-7997 (Dev) Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Items Containing
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic Acid -
Representation (DEVIATION 2022-O0010)
SEP 2022
252.223-7998 (Dev) Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Items Containing
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic Acid
(DEVIATION 2022-O0010)
SEP 2022
252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program FEB 2024
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022
252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013
252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten.
JAN 2023
252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the
Maduro Regime
MAY 2022
252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro
Regime
JAN 2023
252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang
Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation
JUN 2023
252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang
Uyghur Autonomous Region
JUN 2023
252.225-7966 (Dev) Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business
Operations - Representation (Deviation 2024-O0006).
MAR 2024
252.225-7967 (Dev) Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business
Operations (Deviation 2024-O0006).
MAR 2024
252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic
Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns
JAN 2023
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving
Reports
DEC 2018
252.239-7098 (Dev) Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a
Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to
Block Access to Certain Websites - Representation.
(Deviation 2021-O0003)
APR 2021
252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991
252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022
252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial
Services
NOV 2023
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT
2020)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) 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”.
(c) Representations.
(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] 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.
(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 any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.
(End of provision)
52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)
(TAILORED)
https://www.sam.gov/
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation 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:
BASIS OF AWARD: Quotes will be evaluated based on (1) Technical specifications of the item offered to meet the
Government’s requirement, (2) Price, (3) Delivery, and (4) Past Performance.
This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and
Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13.5 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial
Services). The government will perform a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) in order to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The government reserves the right to consider a quote that offers more than the minimum and select that quote if it provides a benefit to the government. The government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror 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.
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:
http://www.sam.gov/
(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 with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]
Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.
(12) (Complete if the offeror has represented itself as disadvantaged in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.)
___ Black American.
___ Hispanic American.
___ Native American (American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians).
___ Asian-Pacific American (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Hong Kong, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).
___ Subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri
Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands, or Nepal).
___ Individual/concern, other than one of the preceding.
(d) Certifications and representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246--
(1) Previous Contracts and Compliance. The offeror represents that--
(i) It ( ___ ) has, ( ___ ) has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal
Opportunity clause of this solicitation, and
(ii) It ( ___ ) has, ( ___ ) has not, filed all required compliance reports.
(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that--
(i) It ( ___ ) has developed and has on file, ( ___ ) has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR
Subparts 60-1 and 60-2), or
(ii) It ( ___ ) has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.
(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB
Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.
(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy
American --Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)
(1) (i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (f)(3) of this provision contains a critical component.
(ii) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select "no''.
(iii) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).
(iv) The terms "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product,"
"end product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy
American-Supplies."
(2) Foreign End Products:
Line Item No. Country of origin
Exceeds 55% domestic content
(yes/no)
[List as necessary]
(3) Domestic end products containing a critical component:
Line Item No.
(4) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.
(g)(1) Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR
52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)
(i) (A) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this provision contains a critical component.
(B) The terms "Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product,'' "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,'' "critical component,'' "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free
Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act."
(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than
Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act."
Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End
Products) or Israeli End Products:
(iii) The Offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--
Israeli Trade Act." The Offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the
United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select "no''.
Other Foreign End Products:
Exceeds 55% domestic content
(yes/no)
[List as necessary]
(iv) The Offeror shall list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR
25.105).
Line Item No.
(v) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.
(2) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at
FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:
(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":
Israeli End Products:
Line Item No.
(3) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate III. If Alternate III to the clause at
52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(B) and (g)(1)(ii)for paragraphs
(g)(1)(i)(B) and (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:
(g)(1)(i)(B) The terms "Korean end product", "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free
Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act."
(g)(1)(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Korean end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act":
Korean End Products or Israeli End Products:
(4) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.)
(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements".
(ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.
Other End Products:
(iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation.
(h) Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Executive Order 12689). (Applies only if the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.) The offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the…
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