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EA-133F-15-RQ-0514

Christie McCloud christie.mccloud@noaa.gov 757-441-6448

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Bottom Trawl Gear Efficiency Study

Vessel Charter

1. GENERAL

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northeast Fisheries Science Center

(NEFSC) is seeking a charter vessel partner to participate in a cooperative research study to estimate trawl gear capture efficiency in order to improve assessments of commercially important fish populations in the Northwest Atlantic. A commercial fishing vessel is needed to research bottom trawl hauls for a ten

(10) to fifteen (15) day period. It is anticipated that the sea days will be separated into shorter duration legs of up to eight (8) days each. To allow for greater collaboration on the study, the exact number of legs, and duration of each leg and timing of each leg will be determined in consultation with the contracted vessel. The study is anticipated to use standard NEFSC 4-seam, 3-bridle survey, or similarly sized bottom trawl gear, provided by NEFSC. Bottom trawl hauls will be conducted in areas of relatively high abundance of commercially important species with the exact haul locations to be determined in consultation with the contracted vessel.

2. SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Period of Performance

The anticipated Period of Performance is approximately ten (10) days at sea, to occur during the June

2015 to August 2015 timeframe; exact dates to be determined through planning with the Contractor.

An additional five (5) days at sea may be required. Research activities will take place in the continental waters of New England including Georges Bank and the Gulf of Maine in water depths ranging from 5 to 200 fathoms. Fishing will occur day and night, at pre-determined haul locations selected after consulting with the contracted vessel and provided to the Master prior to departure for his/her review. Fuel costs will be reimbursed separately from the vessel charter rate at actual costs.

If the research sampling is completed in less than the allocated time, the vessel will be reimbursed for only those days at sea (sea days). A sea day is defined as any part of a calendar day spent steaming to and from the port of departure for the purpose of conducting research in support of this requirement, as well as the days spent conducting sampling. Calendar days of less than 24 hours will be prorated at an hourly rate based on the daily rate agreed upon for the contract period. Conducting research is defined as steaming to each haul location, towing at each haul location, and laying due to bad weather or scientific equipment failure.

The vessel shall be at a mutually agreeable port one day prior to the start of a research cruise, prepared with the necessary fuel, food and crew to conduct a full cruise leg. Loading of the scientific staff and their equipment will be done at a mutually agreed time prior to the beginning of each cruise leg.

A vessel shall be placed off-hire in the event of loss of time due to any Contractor and vessel-related operational deficiencies. Any underway days lost by the vessel during the currency of the contract due to excusable delays shall be added to the cruise period via contract modification (See

FAR 52.212-4(c) and FAR 52.212-4(f)).

2.2 Cruise Operations

Prior to the commencement of the cruise, the vessel shall be made available to NEFSC scientific staff, on mutually-agreed upon date(s), to inspect the vessel, install scientific equipment, and to meet

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with the Master and owners. Any software, gear, nets and/or equipment installed on the vessel for the purpose of conducting the research cruise will be removed by NEFSC at the end of the cruise.

The vessel must have a minimum of five (5) crew members, including a Master, mate, engineer and cook, in order to operate the vessel and to support fishing and scientific operations. The Master and at least one (1) other member of the ship’s crew must be fluent in English.

While at sea, the Master shall be responsible for the operation of the vessel and safety of the scientific staff and crew. The Chief Scientist will be in charge of overseeing the scientific sampling. Any damage to the vessel and its gear which occurs during the cruise is the responsibility of the vessel.

The crew is responsible for operation of the vessel, fishing operations and assisting with processing of the catch. It is imperative that all fish be removed from the entire net after each set to ensure that all fish recorded are from the correct set. After each set, the catch will be sorted to species and lengths will be collected from selected species. In addition, biological data may also be collected from selected species.

Each cruise leg will take place in the continental waters of the western North Atlantic including

Southern New England, Georges Bank and the Gulf of Maine in water depths ranging from 5-200 fathoms. Fishing will occur day and night; operating on agreed-upon watches, at pre-determined haul locations provided to the Master prior to departure for his/her review. The fishing gear will consist of a four-seam, three-bridle survey bottom trawl rigged with 16 inch rockhopper ground-gear

(sweep) provided by NEFSC or similarly sized gear. NEFSC standard survey trawl gear is rigged with 20 fathoms bridles; the research project may utilize additional lengths of ground cable, up to

100 fathoms, to be provided by NEFSC. The standard survey trawl may be outfitted with an auxiliary trawl (provided by NEFSC) attached under the main trawl and behind the ground gear.

Suitable trawl doors will be provided for each vessel with the help of NEFSC gear specialists. The vessel will be required to provide an acoustic trawl mensuration system capable of accurately and consistently measuring door spread, wing spread and headrope height in real time. It is imperative that each haul be conducted according to standard operating procedures which will be provided prior to departure. These procedures will include a standardized tow duration (time net is in contact with the bottom), a standard towing speed, and standardized setting and retrieval procedures. Some time at the beginning of the initial cruise leg may be dedicated to gear trials to ensure proper configuration of the research fishing gear.

The vessel crew will be responsible for repairing any damage to the trawl gear incurred during the study. It is crucial to the success of the study that the gear be maintained in its original, standardized condition. Net mending supplies and a detailed net plan will be provided by the Government. At the end of the charter the vessel crew is responsible for thoroughly cleaning, washing, and baling all nets.

This includes removal of all fish, crabs, seaweed, etc. and towing the net behind the vessel until it is free of any biological material. All nets shall be neatly stacked and baled securely with rope.

Retention and sale of catch from survey tows will not be permitted. A Scientific Research Permit from the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Regional Administrator will be obtained by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) and maintained onboard each vessel for the duration of the survey.

No Days-At-Sea (DAS) will be charged to the vessel under this research activity; the vessel will be considered a NOAA research vessel for the duration of the study under this contract.

The vessel shall utilize and maintain nautical charts, logs and/or computer software(s) that provide a record of the vessel’s location, operations, operating conditions and any significant vessel-related events. These charts, logs and software output(s) shall be made available upon request of the Chief

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and other available operational data during the trawling activities, either by recording or electronically logging these data.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating demise of the vessel to the Government. The

Contractor under this contract shall retain complete and exclusive possession and operation of the vessel and its navigation.

2.3 Provisions

Three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) shall be prepared by the vessel cook for 5

NOAA scientists. Meats shall be included at each lunch and dinner along with two (2) vegetables and a dessert or fruit. Milk, coffee, tea, water, cold juice and soft drinks shall be available at all times.

Meals shall be prepared during each day of vessel operation under this contract.

2.4 Emergency Medical Care, Safety and Health

2.4.1 Medical Services- For the entire Period of Performance, while under way, the

Contractor shall provide a qualified Emergency Medical Services Provider, preferably holding a current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (any level) and appropriate state certifications. Other current certifications may be considered. The medical person in charge is responsible to the Master for health of crewmembers and

Scientific Field Party personnel including emergency and routine care, preventative medicine and medical administration. The medical person in charge shall assist the

Master in developing plans and procedures for dealing with medical emergencies, including obtaining shore side medical advice/assistance and designating and training other shipboard personnel to provide assistance in emergencies.

2.4.2 Medical Provisions- The contracted vessel shall be outfitted with a current first aid manual, complete first aid kit and automated external defibrillator (AED). The

Contractor shall provide a designated area to accommodate first aid treatment, medical equipment and other medical provisions. The Contractor shall establish adequate and reasonable controls and procedures for the custody and safekeeping of all medical supplies, equipment and controlled medical substances.

2.4.3 Medical Records- The Contractor shall maintain medical records aboard the vessel for

Scientific Field Party personnel containing a minimum medical history and on-board treatment records. All Federal and State privacy mandates, including but not limited to, the Privacy Act of 1974 as amended and the Federal Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act of 1996.

2.4.4 Hazardous Materials- The Contractor shall follow all applicable regulations and standards pertaining to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation contained in 49 CFR.B.1. The Contractor shall maintain a current library of Material Safety Data Sheets ( MSDS) for all hazardous materials aboard the vessel and shall make them readily available to all personnel on board. The

Chief Scientist will provide the Contractor with a current copy of an MSDS for any/all hazardous materials brought onboard the vessel by the Scientific Field Party. The Chief

Scientist will be responsible for the removal of all hazardous materials not consumed during scientific operations and for the removal of all hazardous materials, if any, generated by the Scientific Field Party. The Government will provide the personal protective equipment required for the safe handling of those hazardous materials

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brought onboard by the Scientific Field Party. The Contractor is responsible for the compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations pertaining to shipboard operations, including the use of hazardous materials, and the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous materials (if any) generated by the vessel.

It is not anticipated at this time that a n y hazardous materials will be brought on board.

However, if this changes, arrangements will be made with the Master to accommodate the above requirements. Additional safety requirements such as an emergency eye wash station will also need to be arranged. These arrangements will be made in cooperation with the Master

2.5 Living and Working Conditions for Scientific Personnel

2.5.1 Liquor or Illegal Drugs- During the cruise period, the possession or use of intoxicating liquor and or illegal drugs by any person aboard the vessel is not permitted, and may be grounds for termination of the contract by the Government. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements to maintain a Drug Free Workplace contained in FAR

52.233-6.

2.5.2 Firearms- During the cruise period, all firearms, should any be onboard, shall be kept under lock and key by the Master.

2.5.3 Smoking- Smoking shall be prohibited in all interior spaces occupied by or utilized by the Scientific Field Party. Smoking on deck shall be in designated areas only.

2.5.4 Discrimination- At no time during the vessel charter period which includes staging and destaging in-port times, shall any member of the scientific party or crew be subjected to or take part in, any acts of discrimination based on sex, disability, race, color, ethnic nationality, sexual orientation or gender identification. This includes discriminatory comments, jokes, propaganda or harassment whether directly or indirectly involving a member of the scientific party or crew member.

2.5.5 Pornographic Material- All pornographic material, such as magazines, movies, calendars, etc. will be removed from all public/common areas on board the vessel during the duration of the vessel charter period.

2.5.6 Water- Water intended for personal use and consumption that is taken, produced, or stored aboard the vessel shall be handled in accordance with applicable regulations.

Evidence of bacteriological and chemical testing of shipboard potable water taken from the vessel’s storage tanks via the vessel’s distribution system by a certified laboratory within three months of the charter period shall be provided. Potable water shall be tested and treated to maintain a pH of 6.8 to 7.8 and a residual halogen content of 0.2 ppm to 2.0 ppm free available chlorine (or equivalent) weekly. Water should be free of tastes, odors, and turbidity that would be objectionable to the majority of those on board.

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2.6 Passengers

The Contractor shall not permit any passengers to be transported aboard either vessel for any reason without specific approval of the COR. This restriction applies to Government employees, Contractor’s employees who are not crewmembers, Scientific Field Party personnel not assigned to the Scientific Field Party and the general public.

2.7 Security

The vessel shall provide a security watch while in port to ensure that unauthorized personnel are not permitted to board the vessel from shore or via the harbor.

Emergency phone numbers for local port officials and law enforcement shall be available to the person on watch. Best marine practices shall be in place while underway to ensure that unauthorized personnel or craft are not permitted to approach the vessel. The Master of each vessel shall take all additional customary and reasonable precautions to ensure that no harm befalls the vessel while in port and at sea.

3. VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Minimum Vessel Specifications

3.1.1 The vessel must be capable of safely trawling on the continental shelf of the

Northwest Atlantic in water depths of 5-200 fathoms.

3.1.2 The vessel shall have been actively used for commercial trawling or research where trawl gear was used in the past 12 months.

3.1.3 The vessel must be able to tow the NEFSC survey bottom trawl gear, rigged with 16 inch rockhopper ground-gear, continuously for 30 minutes under all weather conditions. Typically this will require a minimum continuous horsepower of 400 or greater.

3.1.4 The vessel must be able to maintain a minimum cruising speed of 8 knots in low sea states.

3.1.5 The vessel must be completely rigged for trawling including:

A stern ramp and gallows or gantry;

At least one (1) net reel; two (2) net reels are preferred;

Split trawl winches with a minimum of 600 fathoms of trawl wire in good condition and free of signs of excessive wear (frayed, broken strands, excessive corrosion etc.);

The ability to accurately measure the length of trawl wire deployed; and

A well-lit, sheltered deck area clear of obstructions of at least 100 square feet for use by scientific crew.

3.1.6 Electrical power outlets available to work area.

3.1.7 The ability to efficiently discard fish overboard. A conveyor system allowing efficient discard is preferred.

3.1.8 A dry storage area for scientific supply storage of at least 150 square feet.

3.1.9 Sufficient capacity on deck or in hold to store at least one backup net, codend and sweep sections.

3.1.10 A suitable, dedicated, dry counter area on the bridge large enough to accommodate one (1) computer and monitor with adjacent 110/115 volt power outlets for collection of vessel sensor data.

3.1.11 One (1) dedicated, clean, sanitary, and sufficiently ventilated berth with mattress will be provided for each of five (5) scientists. Bunk areas for scientific crew shall contain at least one drawer or closet per occupant for storage of clothing and

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personal gear. It is preferred that each crew member has a dedicated berth as well.

3.1.12 A minimum of one head, one shower and sink with hot water that is available to scientific crew.

3.1.13 Fresh water supply adequate for 10 people for 12 days (minimum 2,000 gal).

3.1.14 Sufficient potable water for 10 people for 12 days.

3.1.15 Mess facilities for concurrent seating of 5 people.

3.2 Electronic and Communication Equipment Requirements

3.2.2 Radios:

1) VHF (minimum 2)

2) Single side-band

3.2.3 Radar (2 units with minimum range 40 nm).

3.2.4 GPS (minimum 2 units).

3.2.5 Plotters with capability of plotting input from GPS.

3.2.6 Depth sounders (minimum 2, multiple frequencies preferred).

3.2.7 Email capability.

3.2.8 Weather FAX capabilities desirable but not required.

3.2.9 Functioning acoustic trawl mensuration system capable of accurately measuring and reporting door spread, net spread and headrope height in real time.

3.3 Crew requirements

3.3.1 The Captain shall have a minimum of three (3) years of bottom trawl fishing experience as Master of a comparable-sized trawler in north Atlantic waters, and at least five (5) years total fishing experience as a Master.

3.3.2 The Captain shall be competent in the use of modern navigational and fish- detecting equipment and be skilled in the rigging and repair of bottom trawls.

3.3.3 At least two other members of the crew shall have a minimum of three (3) years experience in otter trawl fishing and demonstrated experience in building, rigging, repairing and operating bottom trawls. They must possess demonstrated competence for repairing damaged trawls to their original specifications based on a net plan.

3.3.4 One (1) crewmember must be designated as the cook. The designated cook should have adequate experience in the planning and preparation of three (3) daily meals at sea for groups of 10 people.

3.3.5 Offerors shall include documentation indicating pertinent employment experience for each crew member indicating the requisite experience. Similar documentation will be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval of all replacement personnel propose for hire during the charter.

3.4 Safety

The Contractor shall provide documentation that a USCG Fishing Vessel Safety Inspection has been passed within one year of the start of the cruise. The vessel shall meet all safety, firefighting and lifesaving equipment requirements as found in applicable sections of Title 46 of the Code of

Federal Regulations, Part 28.

The vessel shall be outfitted with personal floatation devices and survival craft of sufficient number and capacity to accommodate all on board including visiting scientific party and of the type required for a vessel of its size, class, and service in accordance with 46 CFR. There shall be two identified escape routes from all general areas.

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A navigational watch shall be maintained at all times while the vessel is at sea. No crew member shall be required to work continuously in excess of 12 hours at any given time on any given day.

Under normal operating scenarios, all crew members shall be provided at least two rest periods per 24 hour period, one of which must be at least six (six) continuous hours in duration. Aboard a vessel employing a one-person bridge watch, a tamper resistant audible watch or bridge alarm in the wheelhouse is required with an activation cycle not to exceed 15 minute intervals during the charter.

The vessel must have an emergency source of electrical power, independent of the main source of electrical power, to provide power to emergency loads in accordance with USCG or SOLAS requirements for a vessel of its size, type, and service. At a minimum, the chartered vessel shall have a means to provide emergency power to the following equipment: emergency lighting, navigation equipment, navigation lights, general alarm systems, and emergency communication systems and equipment. The emergency source of electrical power must be capable of supplying connected emergency loads continuously for at least three (3) hours and must be located in a space or locker other than the engine room. Batteries of sufficient size and capacity may serve as an adequate source of emergency power.

Survival suits for the ship’s crew must be provided by the Contractor; the scientific party will provide their own survival suits. The Government reserves the right to inspect the vessel for safety, firefighting and lifesaving capabilities in accordance with a memorandum of understanding between NMFS and the USCG prior to award and commencement of the research cruise. A thorough pre-cruise orientation aboard the vessel shall be conducted for the scientists and crew regarding the vessel’s safety, firefighting and lifesaving capabilities assigned responsibilities and procedures.

3.5 Stability

The vessel shall be of a design and shall be operated and maintained in a condition that warrants it seaworthy and stable in accordance with the American Bureau of Shipping’s Guide for Building and Classing Fishing Vessels and the 46 CFR, Part 28, Subchapter E as applicable, taking into consideration itinerant loads identified herein.

All vessels chartered by NOAA shall have stability information and instructions derived based on tests and calculations, in a format required by regulation applicable to the vessel’s size, type, and service.

The vessel shall have, at a minimum, a Stability Letter that reflects the vessel’s current configuration and intended service, signed by a qualified individual (a recognized naval architect or naval architecture firm having been trained in and having experience in matters of stability calculations) certifying that the vessel meets intact stability requirements, taking into account the loading, over-the-side lifting, and at-sea conditions under which the vessel will reasonably be expected to operate during the charter. The stability letter shall contain instructions and guidance for the vessel’s operating personnel intended to maintain satisfactory vessel stability and shall include information regarding loading constraints and operating restrictions under varying conditions. Vessels 79 feet or less, for which regulatory stability evaluation criteria is not available or applicable, must provide evidence that stability has been evaluated by a qualified individual using best available data in lieu of an official Stability Letter required by regulation. All vessels chartered by NOAA shall have and shall maintain stability information

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aboard the vessel. All vessels chartered by NOAA shall be operated in accordance with the vessel’s stability instructions and guidance.

3.6 Material Condition, Structural and Watertight Integrity

The Contractor shall provide one or more of the following, reflecting the vessel’s current configuration, as evidence of the vessel being maintained in a seaworthy condition: evidence of a drydock survey, or underwater survey in lieu of drydocking, and an internal structural examination within the two years prior to the initiation of the cruise; or proof of satisfactorily passing an inspection completed by the Contractor’s marine insurance carrier within one year of initiation of the cruise. The Government reserves the right to inspect the vessel’s material condition with respect to maintenance of vital systems, vessel configuration, and watertight integrity prior to award and commencement of the cruises.

3.7 Regulatory Compliance

The vessel shall be outfitted, operated and maintained to meet all applicable federal, state and local environmental, health, safety and pollution control regulations. The Contractor shall have on board during the currency of this contract all certificates, records and other documents required by applicable laws and regulation including a “Certificate of Financial Responsibility” meeting requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard for vessels over 400 tons. Vessels must not have any current operator or vessel permit sanctions.

3.8 Reimbursable Supplies - FUEL

3.8.1 The vessel’s fuel tanks shall be topped-off at the beginning and end of each leg. The

Government shall reimburse the vessel for the cost of fuel used during a trip, in addition to the daily vessel cost. The Government will reimburse the Contractor only for the actual price paid for fuel. Reimbursement will be provided upon receipt of a copy of the paid invoice attached to a contractor invoice for those services. Payment may only be made to the Contractor of the vessel charter. A Government representative and a vessel crew member shall, together, verify the volume of fuel on board at the beginning of the charter and the end of the charter, in order to ensure the Government pays for no more or less fuel than the performance of the charter requires.

3.8.2 When the Contractor expects total funding expended to reach 85 percent of the total funds available for fuel, the Contractor shall notify the COTR and Contracting Officer within one day. The notice shall state the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance for the period specified in the Schedule. The

Contractor shall not exceed or incur costs that exceed the amount of funding available for fuel. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for fuel in excess of the funded amount stated in the schedule.

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3.9 NOAA NAM 1330-52.215-70 - SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

Following is a schedule of all deliverables, including administrative deliverables, required during the period of performance of this contract:

Item Description Quantity Due Date Deliver to Reference

0001 Insurance verification 1 EA Prior to cruise COR/CO SOW, 3.6

4.0 Option Quantity – Additional Days At-Sea Operations (CLIN 0003 & CLIN 0004)

The Government may require the Contractor to provide up to five (5) additional days during contract performance period. The Contractor shall provide services and equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions as stated for the base services as stated in the SOW. Prices for optional day(s) are provided in the contract schedule under Contract Line Item Number CLIN 0003 and CLIN 0004.

If the Government exercises the option item it will be at the Government’s unilateral option and direction. The contracting Officer may exercise this option at any time during the period of performance.

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CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The

NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated

Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m.

one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

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(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR

Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to—

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section

Suite 8100

470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW

Washington, DC 20407

Telephone (202) 619-8925

Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans

Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following

ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single

Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

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(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-

5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award

Management (SAM) database.) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a

Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the

SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered

Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

2. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

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

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014)

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-

78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I

(Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013)

(Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

XX (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan

2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XX (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul

2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved]

XX (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

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

XX (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Oct 2014) of 52.219-9.

XX (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

XX (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

(15 U.S.C. 657 f).

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XX (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small

Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible

Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

XX (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

XX (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O. 13126).

XX (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

XX (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).

XX (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

XX (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

XX (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

XX (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

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

XX (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items

(May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

__ (36)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-13.

__ (37)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and

13514).

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

__ (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (39)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (JUN 2014)

(E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

XX (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG

2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (41) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (42)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-

43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

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__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

XX (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and…