Solicitation_EE133F-15-RQ-1104.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATE . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

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

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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BASE PERIOD, Nov 1, 2015-Oct 31, 2016 0001 Contractor shall provide scallop dredge vessel as a training platform in accordance with statement of work.

Cost is per vessel for a minimum of 12 hours but not to exceed 24 hours.

Period of Performance: 11/01/2015 to 10/31/2016

2.00 DA

OPT

0002 OPTIONAL QUANTITY (BASE PERIOD) - Additional

Training Days in accordance with statement of work.

Cost is per Vessel. [Subject to Availability of Funds]

Period of Performance: 11/01/2015 to 10/31/2016

3.00 DA

OPT

0003 OPTION PERIOD I - Nov 1, 2016-Oct 31, 2017

Contractor shall provide scallop dredge vessel as a training platform in accordance with statement of work.

Cost is per vessel for a minimum of 12 hours but not to exceed 24 hours.

Period of Performance: 11/01/2016 to 10/31/2017

2.00 DA

OPT

0004 OPTIONAL QUANTITY (OPTION PEROID I) - Additional

Training Days in accordance with Statement of Work.

Cost is per Vessel. [Subject to Availability of Funds]

Period of Performance: 11/01/2016 to 10/31/2017

3.00 DA

OPT

0005 OPTION PERIOD II - Nov 1, 2017-Oct 31, 2018

Contractor shall provide scallop dredge vessel as a training platform in accordance with statement of work.

Cost is per vessel for a minimum of 12 hours but not to exceed 24 hours.

Period of Performance: 11/01/2017 to 10/31/2018

2.00 DA

OPT

0006 OPTIONAL QUANTITY (OPTION PERIOD II) - Additional

Training Days in accordance with Statement of Work.

Cost is per Vessel. [Subject to Availability of Funds]

Period of Performance: 11/01/2017 to 10/31/2018

3.00 DA

Table of Contents

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SECTION

. 1 INSTRUCTION TO QUOTER

. 2 SECTION 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK

. 3 SECTION II - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

. 4 SECTION III - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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SECTION

. 1 INSTRUCTION TO QUOTER

1. Quotes may be submitted by electronic means to Kelly.taranto@noaa.gov or faxed to 508- 495-2004. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the electronic quote has been received.

When submitting your quote include your DUNS number and complete all required sections of the SF1449. If you have any questions regarding the quote process please contact Kelly Taranto via email only. Please cite the solicitation number in the subject line.

2. This is a firm fixed price requirement and 100% set aside for small business. The Government intends to award a single award in response to the solicitation.

BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made on a best value basis with non-price factors being more important than price. See Section III, 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS for the evaluation factors and submission requirements. SEE ATTACHMENT 1 for Template to enter required information. The evaluation factors in order of importance are:

1. Vessel characteristics and configuration, particulars and general arrangement to meet the needs as an observer training platform.

2. Master's and crew's fishing experience and qualifications including copies of licenses held and any emergency medical qualifications.

3. Vessel port availability. Port options should be within a reasonable driving distance, and within 60 miles or less, from the Observer Training Facility (#25 Bernard Saint Jean Dr., East Falmouth, MA 02536).

4. Past Performance: Identify vessel, master's and crews past performance experience on similar fisheries surveys and use as previous observer training platforms. Quoters shall demonstrate relevant past performance or affirmatively state no relevant past performance.

5. Vessel's commercial fishing history and any other information important in evaluating the vessel's fishing capability and capacity to support observer training as described in the SOW.

6. Price.

Factors 1-5, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

3. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, Contractor registration in the “System for Award Management” (SAM) site is required and shall be completed prior to award. Website is located at: https://www.sam.gov/

4. Quotes are due no later than September 15, 2015 @2:00 PM EST

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. 2 SECTION 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION I

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCALLOP DREDGE VESSEL TRAINING PLATFORM

1. BACKGROUND

The Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is required to collect scientific, management, regulatory compliance and economic data for fisheries by placing at-sea monitors aboard U.S. domestic fishing vessels in certain fisheries.

These data cannot be obtained at the dock or on Government research vessels. These data are needed for the management and monitoring of Annual Catch Limits, in season quotas, and to assess patterns of by-catch. In the Northeast U.S., the Northeast Fisheries Observer Program (NEFOP) operates from Maine through North Carolina, and is overseen by the Fisheries Sampling Branch (FSB) at the NEFSC.

2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide services and equipment to support training trips aboard a commercial fishing vessel. The required training vessel gear type is for scallop dredge vessel(s).

The Fisheries Sampling Branch plans to conduct a minimum of one (1) training trip to support the NEFOP Industry Funded Scallop Observer Certification program. The training trip will occur during the time period of November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Traditionally, two (2) vessels are required for a single training event. However, if a second vessel is not required the Government will provide the Contractor a minimum 7 day notice, prior to the training event.

Two additional Options periods are included and subject to availability of funds at time of option exercise. See FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

3. REQUIREMENT/TASKS

3.1 NEFOP Industry Funded Scallop Observer Training Objective a.The NEFOP Industry Funded Observer Training is thirteen days in length and includes one day as a training trip aboard a commercial scallop vessel.

b. The class size is generally between 8 and 20 students. The group may be split into groups of ten (10) or less to make for a small group size to go on the training trips. When the group is split, a second scallop vessel would be needed to accommodate the training.

c.The students are accompanied by experienced observer trainers who work for FSB. The students have hands on experience on how to apply their sampling and prioritization skills, as well as, reinforce vessel safety and shipboard etiquette.

d.During the fishing trips, students collect the required suite of data on a pre-trip vessel safety checklist, collect gear characteristics, record haul or tow location information and weather variables.

e.Students will estimate the amount of catch being brought onboard, using various catch estimation techniques, including actual weights, tally counts, basket sampling, and volume to volume.

f. Students will reference their program guides to determine sampling priorities and practice their species identification and biological sampling of the catch.

g.Students will interview the captain on the trip costs, and offer the required program options, such as a Data Release Form and Fishermen’s Comment Card.

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3.2 General Vessel Requirements. The contractor shall provide:

a. Services and equipment to facilitate observer training trips aboard a fishing vessel set up to fish with the specific gear type sought, that would represent current commercial fishing practices.

b. Vessel(s) shall provide the fuel required to complete the trip and supply regulation compliant commercial fishing gear.

c. Vessel(s) shall be able to tie up at a dock for the trainees to safely board and disembark.

d. Vessel(s) shall sail and land from a port that is within a reasonable commute (60 miles) of

East Falmouth, Massachusetts.

e. Vessel(s) shall have taken an observer while actively commercial fishing within the previous twelve (12) months. A training roster, including observer trainees and staff members, will be provided to the vessel before sailing.

f. The vessel operator must review the trip details with FSB staff prior to the trip departing.

g. Vessel(s) shall provide and use gear as outlined to capture realistic fishing practices during the training trip.

h. Vessel shall be available for a pre-trip safety check one week prior to training trip and a pre-trip safety check on the day of training. FSB staff will conduct the safety checks.

Any safety discrepancies noted must be corrected by the vendor prior to the training trip date;

i. Vessel shall embark on one trip on the day carrying approximately 8-10 trainees accompanied by 2-3 FSB staff members that will last approximately 12 hours and make appropriate tows with appropriate tow durations to capture realistic fishing practices during the training session (e.g. the training trip will consist of two to three half hour tows using a scallop dredge);

j. Vessel, captain, and crew shall provide space for sampling catch, access to navigation and safety equipment, storage of safety and sampling equipment;

k. Vessel crew shall be cooperative with training staff in assisting the objectives of the training trips.

l. A wrap up meeting at the completion of the day, once the vessel is secured to the dock, will be required (not expected to be more than 1 hour).

3.3 Training Trip requirements

a. The fishing vessel training trips shall take place during various training programs through the calendar year. Due to the unpredictable nature of weather that would affect a safe training session, back-up or “Rain Dates” must be agreed upon. Rain Dates for training trips will be identified as the training trip dates are selected.

b. Embarking/debarking ports will be coordinated with Government POC but within 60 miles of Government facility located in East Falmouth, MA

c. The number of vessel crew size will be determined prior to the training trip.

d. The vessel shall be manned with enough experienced crewmembers so that safe fishing operations can be conducted.

e. The vendor shall provide a point of contact to ensure a consistent method of communication is established with FSB staff to be available for any scheduling changes.

f. The vendor shall also communicate any mechanical, permitting, or crew problems upon selection that could interfere with safe and good training operations in a timely manner.

g. Vessel operator and/or owner shall be willing to talk with the observer trainees about the

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safety hazards of fishing and importance of collecting high quality data.

h. A continuous watch for marine mammals and sea turtles by vessel crew and NEFOP staff will occur while underway during the setting and hauling of gear. Action shall be taken to avoid setting gear at times and places where concentrations of protected species are observed. Should an incidental take of a protected species occur during the training trip, NEFSC protocols of reporting will be followed.

3.4 OPTIONAL ITEM for Additional Training Day: Scallop Dredge Vessel Requirement:

[Reference FAR Clause 52.212-7, OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY] The Government may require the delivery of additional training days during the performance of this contract, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor any time during the period of performance. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start date End date

Option I November 1, 2016 October 31, 2017 Option II November 1, 2017 October 31, 2018

(c) The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217–9.

5. APPLICABLE DIRECTIVES:

5.1 SAFETY

a. The contractor shall ensure a USCG Fishing Vessel Safety Inspection has been passed within one year of the start of the training trip. 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.

b. The vessel shall be outfitted with personal floatation devices, survival suits, and survival craft of sufficient number and capacity to accommodate all on board and of the type required for a vessel of its size, class, and service in accordance with 46 CFR.

Survival suits, personal floatation devices, and survival craft for the ship's crew must be provided by the Contractor; FSB staff and observer trainees will provide their own survival suits, personal floatation devices, and additional survival craft if needed.

c. 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/training trip. Vessels shall be available for a pre-trip orientation meeting and safety check one week prior to the training trip which will be conducted by the FSB staff.

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d. Vessels shall meet all minimum safety requirements under the Magnuson Stevens Act Observer Health and Safety Regulations available at:

http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/fsb/program/obs_health_safety_regs_fr110107.pdf

5.2 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.

5.3 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 performance of this contract all certificates, records and other documents required by applicable laws and regulation. Vessel must not have any current operator or vessel permit sanctions.

5.4 NEFOP DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AT SEA:

(a) The NEFOP training program will periodically send members of staff and trainees to sea with partner vessels in order to conduct training operations. NEFOP staff has been trained in CPR, First Aid, AED and Marine Emergency Safety.

(b) NEFOP staff will recognize the vessel captain as the ultimate authority while at sea. In the case of emergency, staff must follow the captain's orders which may include tasks outside of the 'normal' responsibilities in which case the vessel and crew will adhere to Emergency Instructions as set out in 46 CFR 28.265.

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. 3 SECTION II - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION II

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

(End Clause)

2. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

(Incorporated by reference: Available at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/)

3. 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, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (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 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

XX (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] ___ (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).

___ (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.

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___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2011) (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 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.

___ (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.

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

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

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

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

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).

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

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

793).

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

___ (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).

___ (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.)

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___ (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 Television (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.

___ (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).

___ (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

___ (47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

XX (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (54) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial

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services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495) ___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) (E.O. 13658).

___ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

___ (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

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

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

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

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

(e)

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

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

3509).

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(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

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

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

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

793).

(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xi) ____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

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

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

(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013).

(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) (E.O.

13658).

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

(xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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

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

(End of Clause)

4. FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

5. FAR 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY – SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM (MAR 1989)

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The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor any time during the period of performance.

Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

6. FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days prior to expiration of the current contract period.

(End of clause)

7. 52.217-9 -- OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed Two (2) years, six months.

(End of Clause)

8. COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (CAR) 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING

OFFICER’S AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

(Incorporated by reference: Available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm

9. CAR 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)(Apr 2010)

(a) Susan McGrath is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the Contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

NMFS/Northeast Fisheries Science Center 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA Susan.McGrath@noaa.gov

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

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(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the Contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the Contractor

(End of clause)

10. CAR 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable federal and state workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General liability.

(1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) When special circumstances apply in accordance with FAR 28.307-2(b), Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be required in the amount of $0.00.

(c) Automobile liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract.

Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contractor shall provide, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance as determined by the Government as noted in Paragraph 11, Addendum to CAR 1352.228-70.

11. ADDENDUM TO CAR 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE

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Vessel Liability - When contract performance involves use of vessels, the contracting officer shall require, as determined by the agency (below), vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance.

(a) Maintenance of Marine Insurance Coverage. Prior to award and for the remainder of the period of this Contract the Contractor shall maintain the customary full-form marine insurance coverage on the vessels including Hull and Machinery and Protection & Indemnity taking into account scientific personnel employed on board. For the period of the at-sea work, the P&I policy should be adjusted to ensure coverage up to $5.0 Million. The expense for such insurance coverage shall be for the Contractor’s account and shall be deemed to be included in the hire payable under this contract.

Copies of the Insurance Policy shall be provided by the Contractor as technical information within the quote package as outlined in the addendum.

(b) Notification to Government. Contractor shall to the maximum extent practicable, keep the Government, through the Contracting Officer, currently informed in writing as to the potential vitiation, suspension, lapse, or termination of any vessels’ insurance policies as a consequence of this contract.

(End of clause)

12. CAR 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE –

FIXED PRICE (APR 2010)

When the Government is injured, wholly or partially as a result of the Contractor’s actions and such actions are covered by the insurance required by 1352.228-70, Insurance Coverage, the Government is entitled to recover from the Contractor the full amount of any such injury attributable to the Contractor regardless of a deductible. The Contracting Officer may offset the amount of recovery against any payment due to the Contractor.

13. HARMLESS FROM LIABILITY

The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses to which they may be subject to or on account of any or all suits or damages of any character whatsoever resulting from injuries or damages sustained by any person or persons or property by virtue of performance of this contract, arising or resulting in whole or in part from the fault, negligence, wrongful act or wrongful omission of the Contractor, or any subcontractor, their employees, and agents.

14. NOAA ACQUISITION MANUAL (NAM) 1330-52.242-70 INVOICES

(a) Payment will be based on receipt of a proper invoice and satisfactory contract performance and guidelines in FAR 32.9, Prompt Payment.

(1) Original invoices shall be mailed (via U.S. Postal Service) to the designated billing office as follows:

NOAA/NEFSC

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Purchasing Department 166 Water Street Woods Hole, MA 02543 Attn: Susan Henderson e-mail: Susan.Henderson@noaa.gov

(2) A copy of all invoices shall be mailed to the contract administration office as follows:

[see #1 above]

(3) The designated payment office for this contract is:

DOC/NOAA Financial Office 20020 Century Boulevard Germantown, MD 20874

(b) The Government will return invoices that do not comply with these requirements.

(End of clause)

15. 52.203-99, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

(End of clause)

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16. ASSURANCE BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (CLASS

DEVIATION) (MARCH 2015)

(1) In accordance with Sections 744 and 745 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), none of the funds made available by Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 and subsequent appropriations acts may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that -

(a) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where an awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or

(b) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(2) By accepting this award or order, in writing or by performance, the offeror/contractor assures that -

(a) The offeror/contractor is not a corporation convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(b) The offeror/contractor is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

17. FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

(Incorporated by reference: Available at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/)

18. CAR 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

(Incorporated by reference: Available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm)

19. CAR 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Incorporated by reference: Available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm)

20. CAR 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

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(Incorporated by reference: Available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm)

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SECTION III

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

1. FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number assigned by

D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11 ) for the same concern.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14 ) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

(b)(1) 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, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) 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 exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet…