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SEE A DDENDUM

(No Collect Call s)

M0068123Q0005 11-Jan-2023

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

760-725-3210

8. OFF ER DUE DAT E/LOCAL T IME

10:00 AM 18 Jan 2023

5. SOLICIT ATION NUM BER 6. SOLICITAT ION ISSUE DAT E

A UTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STA NDARD FORM 1449 (REV . 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR P RINT)

(SIGNAT URE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Us e Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTA NCE IS DIFFERENT A ND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

M006819. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO A DDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORM AT ION CALL:

a. NAME

GAVEN S. TIPPETT

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFF ECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUM BER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNA TURE 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. REQUISIT ION 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

M 110093227927

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:

. Y OUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE-MCIWEST

BLDG 22180 REGIONAL CONTRACTS

CAMP PENDLETON CA 92055-5027

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 M 11009 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

M 11009

DIEGO GARCIA

F ORCE RECON CO

1ST RECON BN

1ST M ARDIV

CAMP PENDLETON CA 92055-5584

T EL: 760-763-8726 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$22,000,000

NAICS:

481219

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. QUA NTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOM EN-OWNED SM ALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SM ALL BUSINESS P ROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

PAGE 2 OF54

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 PAY MENT

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

STANDA RD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BA CK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCA L REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUA NTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

M0068123Q0005

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 18 Each Site Support

FFP

Site Support In accoradnance with Performance Work Statment.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M110093227927

PSC CD: G003

NET AMT

0002 2,120 Each Recreational Services

FFP

Recreational Services - Lift tickets and parachute rigger packing support Aircraft and operation of flights in accoradnance with Performance Work Statment.

FOB: Destination

0003 18 Each Drop Liason

FFP

Liaison services to coordinate all designated rigger support, facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft.

FOB: Destination

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 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 20-FEB-2023 TO

01-APR-2023

N/A M11009

DIEGO GARCIA

FORCE RECON CO

1ST RECON BN

1ST MARDIV

CAMP PENDLETON CA 92055-5584

760-763-8726 FOB: Destination

M11009

0002 POP 20-FEB-2023 TO

01-APR-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 20-FEB-2023 TO

01-APR-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. Background. United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reconnaissance units maintain a High-Altitude High- Opening (HAHO) and High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) capability to enable elements of the organization to clandestinely insert into areas of operation with enemy employing advanced anti-access technologies. The currently reduced availability of military aircraft to support military freefall (MFF) training has caused a subsequent reduction in capability for Reconnaissance units. Contracted air support is required to supplement military aircraft to attain the volume of jumps needed in the battalion for sustainment. Additionally, the primary method for personnel and equipment to insert with the Reconnaissance elements is the use of the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System (TORDS). The USMC has established courses to train Reconnaissance Marines in this area, however, they have a prerequisite that is often met only after many years of MFF training. That requirement is for a parachutist to have attained 100 MFF jumps with the Multi-Mission Parachute System (MMPS) to attend the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System-Equipment (TORDS-E) course and 200 MFF jumps to attend the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System-Personnel (TORDS-P) course. The TORDS-P course also requires the Marine to be a MFF Jumpmaster (MFFJM). Previously, the few Marines that have met the requirements and attended the courses are in a rank that often precludes their employment at the base unit level or are in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that is not employed at the base level. The training continuum of the unit and the available support of Marine Corps aviation can only be adjusted so far and currently cannot fulfill the volume of required MFF jumps needed. The most effective method for attaining this number of jumps safely as well as for supporting the required MFF progression and sustainment is through the use of contracted support at an established drop zone familiar with MFF operations. To maximize the efficiency of the training, contracted parachute rigger packing support may also be used to augment existing capabilities. The combination of these methods and the training and supervision of experienced MFFJMs within the battalion will reduce the risk of jumper injury, rapidly advance capabilities, and facilitate the achievement of prerequisites and course training to increase the reconnaissance capabilities of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). This methodology was tested and proved throughout calendar years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

2. Scope. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I MEF is in need of a contract to support MFF Progression and Sustainment Training in accordance with training directives in Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3502.3B. The period of instruction will build upon current resident MFF capabilities to support future deploying Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU), I MEF contingency operations, major combat operations, and the battalion’s requirements within the prioritized Combatant Command Operational and Conceptual Plans. This is to be accomplished through a combination of contracted facilities, parachute rigger packing support, aircraft support via lift tickets, battalion-provided training, and contracted drop zone use in a geographic location that can support all parachute requirements listed in the performance work statement. The training will be completed over the course of approximately two months from February 2023 to March 2023 and will be divided into five periods.

3. References.

3.1 MCRP 2-10A.6: Ground Reconnaissance Operations

(http://www.marines.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kwKusMAbpjY%3d&portalid=59)

3.2 NAVMC 3500.55C: Reconnaissance Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual (http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/NAVMC%203500.55C.pdf)

3.3 MCO 3120.11A: Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration (http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%203120.11A.pdf)

3.4 ATTP 3-18.11: Special Forces Military Free Fall Operations (A copy of this publication will be furnished to the Contractor within 3 days of award)

3.5 TM 70244A-OI-A Military Freefall 6 Sept 2016

(A copy of this publication will be furnished to the Contractor within 3 days of award)

4. Support Services. The contractor shall provide the following support:

4.1 Aircraft. The contractor shall provide an aircraft capable of MFF configured parachute operations at an altitude of 14,000ft mean sea-level (MSL) utilizing a rear ramp or side door exit. This aircraft must be an approved Air Mobility Command aircraft (DoD approved Intrastate Commercial Carriers per DoDI 4500.53 -http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/450053p.pdf ), which is authorized to conduct operations with DoD personnel. The aircraft must be capable of supporting eight (8) combat loaded Marines (see section 6) simultaneously.

4.1.1 The contractor shall provide all maintenance, oil, special equipment, airfield storage, and any other support services associated with operation of the contractor’s aircraft.

4.1.2 The contractor shall provide commercial grade aviation fuels for their aircraft via pressurized fuel truck or other approved means.+

4.1.3 The contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

4.1.4 The contractor shall comply with federal regulations for all hazardous material found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Parts 260-265, 270, 300, and state regulations for hazardous materials.

4.1.5 All aircraft shall be operated in accordance with applicable government aeronautical regulations, including United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and local military flying directives, and foreign government requirements when applicable.

4.1.6 The contractor shall ensure the aircraft or combination of multiple aircraft meeting the same standards listed above is able to conduct a minimum of seven flights per day, that each flight does not exceed 14,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), and that each flight reaches a minimum of 6,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL).

4.1.7 The contractor shall require no more than eight (8) lift tickets to be used for the conduct of each flight and that any and all lift tickets used by either the government or other personnel for this minimum. If the contractor chooses to use an aircraft that is larger and typically requires more lift tickets to be spent in order to be fiscally sustainable, this will not affect the minimum requirements for the government. However, if the government chooses to use or requests to use the larger aircraft, the contractor may charge the standard amount of lift tickets for that aircraft.

4.2 Lift tickets. The contractor shall provide lift tickets.

4.2.1 The use of contracted lift tickets shall be coordinated through the military unit’s point of contact to ensure accountability.

4.2.2 One contracted lift ticket shall be used per MFF parachutist, MFFJM, and combat equipment load that exceeds 20 pounds or 4 cubic feet.

4.2.3 The government typically uses a parachute system that is much larger than those used by civilian parachutists. This large parachute system will take up more space in small aircraft and preclude the safe loading of what is considered the normal or standard number of passengers. The contractor shall not charge additional lift tickets for the lost space as a result of the larger government parachute systems.

4.2.4 The use of contracted lift tickets shall be able to be used for all available aircraft to include the SC-7 Skyvan.

4.3 Drop zone and air field.

4.3.1 The contractor shall provide for the use of their own airfield immediately adjacent to a Zone Availability Reports (ZAR) approved drop zone. The airfield shall also be immediately adjacent to the loading zone and parachute packing area.

4.3.2 The contractor shall have a ZAR approved drop zone capable of meeting the requirements of NAVMC 3500.55C: Reconnaissance T&R Manual.

4.3.3 The contractor shall provide drop zone jumper and parachute recovery capability.

4.4 Liaison. The contractor shall provide a designated drop zone liaison.

4.4.1 The liaison shall coordinate all designated rigger support.

4.4.2 The liaison must be familiar with MFF operations and the requirements set forth in the references.

4.4.3 The liaison shall facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft to meet MFF training objectives as designated by the military unit’s point of contact.

4.5 Facilities. The contractor shall provide on-site facilities for the duration of each task order. All facilities must be adjacent to the airfield.

4.5.1 The contractor shall provide a secure building or room within a building with external, exclusive access. The room or building shall be a minimum of 1,000 square feet to meet requirements for storage and classroom instruction. The building or room shall have climate control and serviceable electrical outlets. The building or room shall be capable of double-locking with complete access control limited to the military unit. This requirement is in accordance with MCO 3120.11A: Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration section 8.0. The room or building shall also serve as billeting for military personnel. The government shall be responsible for all internal furnishings to support the billeting requirement.

4.5.2 The contractor shall provide a shaded area sufficient in size for the simultaneous packing of six (6) MMPS. The floor of the packing area shall have rubber matting or other material as is common in parachute packing areas.

4.5.3 The contractor shall provide the use of restrooms and showers.

4.5.4 The contractor shall provide all cleaning and maintenance of facilities.

4.6 Rigger/parachute packing support. The contractor shall provide parachute rigger and parachute packing support at a “per pack” cost.

4.6.1 Designated parachute riggers must hold a minimum Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rating of Senior Rigger.

4.6.2 The contractor shall provide all written proof of completion of requirements of designated parachute riggers.

4.6.3 Designated parachute riggers shall pack under the supervision of a qualified Marine Corps Pack In-Progress Inspector (PIPI) provided by the government.

5. Place of performance. Contractor performance location shall meet the following requirements.

5.1 Located within 75 miles driving distance of MCB Camp Pendleton, CA.

5.2 Dry climate with fairly predictable weather.

5.3 No major air traffic routes through training area with the ability to attain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace clearance for required jump altitudes.

5.4 No significantly large bodies of water (4 feet deep and 40 feet wide) within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone. If a significantly large body of water is within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone, the contractor shall provide a safety boat and operator on standby with the ability to recover a parachutist in the water within 30 seconds of landing.

6. Unit Training Equipment. This is government furnished information for the situational awareness of the contractor. The government will use this equipment during the performance of this effort.

6.1 Sufficient quantities and types of weapons to load out Marines participating with a combat load (the government may elect to use rubber or simulation weapons).

6.2 Individual radios for parachutists.

6.3 Radios for communication with the aircraft.

6.4 Night vision devices capable of mounting on jump helmets during HAHO/HALO operations.

6.5 Multi-Mission Parachute Systems (MMPS).

6.6 Coaches Ram Air Parachute System (CRAPS).

6.7 Parachute System 2 (PS2).

6.8 MA-12 Altimeters.

6.9 Parachutist Drop Bags (PDB).

6.10 Parachutist Individual Equipment Kits (PIEK).

6.11 Parachutist High Altitude Oxygen System (PHAOS) bailout bottles.

6.12 PHAOS masks.

6.13 SG-7/100 Personal Freefall Cargo Harness

6.14 Tents and cots for billeting.

7. Period of performance. Three (3) specifice training seeions listed below will fall within the period of performance of 20 February 2023 through 1 April 2023. The contractor shall provide support on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

7.1.a Training Session 1: 27 February 2023 through 3 March 2023 7.1.b Training Session 2: 13 March 2023 through 24 March 2023 7.1.c Training Session 3: 27 March 2023 through 31 March 2023

8. Government point of contact. Points of contact shall be provided at time of contract award.

9. Additional requirements.

10.1 The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all applicable Federal Acquisition

Regulations (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and all other federal, state, and local regulations.

10.2 The contractor shall provide all transportation, meals, and lodging for all contractor personnel.

10. Government Technical Point of Contact. The government technical point of contact will be labeled upon award of the contract.

11. Contracting Officer Authority. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer (Reference Block 31 on the SF1449). In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the contractor.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

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

NOV 2021

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

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

NOV 2021

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

NOV 2021

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin FEB 2006 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

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

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

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

MAY 2016

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic JUN 2022 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

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)

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

1. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quotations must be received no later than the date stated in box 8, page 1 of this solicitiation. Quotation shall be submitted via email. Please respond to Sgt Gaven Tippett, gaven.tippett@usmc.mil and Ms. Nina Kanoa, nina.kanoa@usmc.mil directly with quotation.

2. QUESTIONS: Questions shall be submitted by email no later than 3 days after issuance of the solicitation to the email address listed below. No phone questions will be accepted. The deadline is necessary to ensure timely award and the Government may, in its sole discretion, choose not to respond to questions received after the deadline. All questions will be reviewed and responded to by an amendment to the solicitation. Email questions to Sgt Gaven Tippett, gaven.tippett@usmc.mil.

3. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The pricing terms and conditions of the proposal shall be valid for 90 days unless a longer time is stated otherwise in the quote.

4. SAM. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Information in SAM should be current, if not – completion of the attached FAR Provision 52.212-3, Certifications and Representations is required with quotation. Information on registering in SAM may be obtained from www.sam.gov or calling 866- 606-8220. Registration in SAM is free.

5. WIDE-AREA WORKFLOW – RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE. As a condition of receipt of any resulting order, the Contractor agrees to implement the Department of Defense (DOD) web-based application. Information on registering in WAWF/iRAPT may be obtained from https://wawf.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/registration/notice.xhtml or calling 866-618-5988. Registration in WAWF/iRAPT is free.

6. COMPLETE RESPONSIVE QUOTE: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation. A complete responsive quote must be received for consideration. A complete quote is as follows:

(a) Technical Acceptability— must meet the following:

i) Salient characteristices listed below in 52.212-2, Evaluation, Technical

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

As prescribed in 12.301(c), the Contracting Officer may insert a provision substantially as follows:

Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(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:

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) and price

(b) 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.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM

Regional Contracting Office, Camp Pendleton, CA, is issuing Request For Quotation (RFQ) to procure a Military Free Fall service. This procurement is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) utilizing FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-1, effective 12/30/2022 and DFARS Change Notice (DCN) 12/30/2022, effective 12/30/2022.

BASIS FOR AWARD. Award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or on the capability of the quoter to meet or exceed the specifications and pricing determined to be fair and reasonable. The resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed Priced purchase order, all or none, to provide Military Free Fall service.

EVALUATION. The Government intends to make a single Firm Fixed Price award to satisfy this requirement.

Award will be made on the initial evaluation of quotes received in response to this RFQ. Therefore, quoters are cautioned to ensure that initial quotes contain your best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:

1. TECHNICAL: Minimum specifications:

PWS sections:

4. Support Services. The contractor shall provide the following support:

4.1 Aircraft. The contractor shall provide an aircraft capable of MFF configured parachute operations at an altitude of 14,000ft mean sea-level (MSL) utilizing a rear ramp or side door exit. This aircraft must be an approved Air Mobility Command aircraft (DoD approved Intrastate Commercial Carriers per DoDI 4500.53 -http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/450053p.pdf ), which is authorized to conduct operations with DoD personnel. The aircraft must be capable of supporting eight (8) combat loaded Marines (see section 6) simultaneously.

4.1.1 The contractor shall provide all maintenance, oil, special equipment, airfield storage, and any other support services associated with operation of the contractor’s aircraft.

4.1.2 The contractor shall provide commercial grade aviation fuels for their aircraft via pressurized fuel truck or other approved means.

4.1.3 The contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

4.1.4 The contractor shall comply with federal regulations for all hazardous material found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Parts 260-265, 270, 300, and state regulations for hazardous materials.

4.1.5 All aircraft shall be operated in accordance with applicable government aeronautical regulations, including United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and local military flying directives, and foreign government requirements when applicable.

4.1.6 The contractor shall ensure the aircraft or combination of multiple aircraft meeting the same standards listed above is able to conduct a minimum of seven flights per day, that each flight does not exceed 14,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), and that each flight reaches a minimum of 6,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL).

4.1.7 The contractor shall require no more than eight (8) lift tickets to be used for the conduct of each flight and that any and all lift tickets used by either the government or other personnel for this minimum. If the contractor chooses to use an aircraft that is larger and typically requires more lift tickets to be spent in order to be fiscally sustainable, this will not affect the minimum requirements for the government. However, if the government chooses to use or requests to use the larger aircraft, the contractor may charge the standard amount of lift tickets for that aircraft.

4.2 Lift tickets. The contractor shall provide lift tickets.

4.2.1 The use of contracted lift tickets shall be coordinated through the military unit’s point of contact to ensure accountability.

4.2.2 One contracted lift ticket shall be used per MFF parachutist, MFFJM, and combat equipment load that exceeds 20 pounds or 4 cubic feet.

4.2.3 The government typically uses a parachute system that is much larger than those used by civilian parachutists. This large parachute system will take up more space in small aircraft and preclude the safe loading of what is considered the normal or standard number of passengers. The contractor shall not charge additional lift tickets for the lost space as a result of the larger government parachute systems.

4.2.4 The use of contracted lift tickets shall be able to be used for all available aircraft to include the SC-7 Skyvan.

4.3 Drop zone and air field.

4.3.1 The contractor shall provide for the use of their own airfield immediately adjacent to a Zone Availability Reports (ZAR) approved drop zone. The airfield shall also be immediately adjacent to the loading zone and parachute packing area.

4.3.2 The contractor shall have a ZAR approved drop zone capable of meeting the requirements of NAVMC 3500.55C: Reconnaissance T&R Manual.

4.3.3 The contractor shall provide drop zone jumper and parachute recovery capability.

4.4 Liaison. The contractor shall provide a designated drop zone liaison.

4.4.1 The liaison shall coordinate all designated rigger support.

4.4.2 The liaison must be familiar with MFF operations and the requirements set forth in the references.

4.4.3 The liaison shall facilitate the timing and adjusting of aircraft to meet MFF training objectives as designated by the military unit’s point of contact.

4.5 Facilities. The contractor shall provide on-site facilities for the duration of each task order. All facilities must be adjacent to the airfield.

4.5.1 The contractor shall provide a secure building or room within a building with external, exclusive access. The room or building shall be a minimum of 1,000 square feet to meet requirements for storage and classroom instruction. The building or room shall have climate control and serviceable electrical outlets. The building or room shall be capable of double-locking with complete access control limited to the military unit. This requirement is in accordance with MCO 3120.11A: Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration section 8.0. The room or building shall also serve as billeting for military personnel. The government shall be responsible for all internal furnishings to support the billeting requirement.

4.5.2 The contractor shall provide a shaded area sufficient in size for the simultaneous packing of six (6) MMPS. The floor of the packing area shall have rubber matting or other material as is common in parachute packing areas.

4.5.3 The contractor shall provide the use of restrooms and showers.

4.5.4 The contractor shall provide all cleaning and maintenance of facilities.

4.6 Rigger/parachute packing support. The contractor shall provide parachute rigger and parachute packing support at a “per pack” cost.

4.6.1 Designated parachute riggers must hold a minimum Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rating of Senior Rigger.

4.6.2 The contractor shall provide all written proof of completion of requirements of designated parachute riggers.

4.6.3 Designated parachute riggers shall pack under the supervision of a qualified Marine Corps Pack In-Progress Inspector (PIPI) provided by the government.

5. Place of performance. Contractor performance location shall meet the following requirements.

5.1 Located within 75 miles driving distance of MCB Camp Pendleton, CA.

5.2 Dry climate with fairly predictable weather.

5.3 No major air traffic routes through training area with the ability to attain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace clearance for required jump altitudes.

5.4 No significantly large bodies of water (4 feet deep and 40 feet wide) within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone. If a significantly large body of water is within 1,000 meters of the center of the drop zone, the contractor shall provide a safety boat and operator on standby with the ability to recover a parachutist in the water within 30 seconds of landing.

(Sufficient information shall be provided to support capability to meet the required brand name products and services requested, to include but not limited to, product literature, product number, authorized service provider letter, etc…)

Rating will be in accordance with: RATING

DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Quotation meets the requirements of the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE Quotation does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

2. PRICE: All quotes must be the Contractor’s best pricing. Price analysis shall be used to verify that the overall price offered is fair and reasonable. The Offeror shall input the unit price and total in all the line items present in the SF1449. The total evaluated price is calculated using the prices proposed for all line items.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

POP: 20 February 2023 through 1 April 2023

4. EVALUATION PROCESS: The evaluation will proceed as follows:

Step 1 – The Contracting Officer will review offers to determine if each offeror has submitted a responsive quote. To be responsive, quoters must submit all the documentation identified above, by the RFQ close date/time shown in block 8 of the SF1449. A quote may be eliminated from the competition without further consideration if it does not meet the responsiveness requirements.

Step 2 – Quotes that have been determined responsive will then be evaluated and receive a rating of

Acceptable or Unacceptable based on the technical acceptability criteria above. Offerors must receive an “Acceptable” rating on each technical element to be determined technically “Acceptable”.

Step 3 – Remaining technically acceptable quotes will be ranked in order from lowest to highest based on submitted CLIN prices. All CLIN prices will be evaluated and determined to be fair and reasonable using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). The assessment of price will consider the overall quoted price. Quotes containing only partial pricing will not be evaluated.

Step 5 – If the three lowest price, technically acceptable quotes are judged to have an “acceptable” delivery, those quotes represent the best value for the government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to the lowest quoter without further consideration of any other quotes.

If the Government cannot assess acceptable delivery among the initial three lowest price, technically acceptable quotes, it may (at the Contracting Officer’s discretion) conduct an assessment on the next higher priced quotes until one or more selections can be made.

The Government reserves the right to award no contract, depending on the quality of the quotes submitted and availability of funds for the requirement. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a single contract without requesting or accepting revised quotes. Therefore, the Offerors will be advised that their initial quote should contain the most favorable terms and reflect its best possible performance potential. The Government does reserve the right to clarify aspects of the quotes and hold discussions.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2022)

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 concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned 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.

(2) Service-disabled veteran 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).

"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 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent…

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