Solicitation,_FA2521-17-Q-A013.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number FA2521-17-Q-A013 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commerical end product. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as an RFQ in accordance with FAR PART 13. FA2521-17-Q-A013 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 effective 19 Jan 2017, DFARS DPN 20161222 effective 22 Dec 16 and AFFARS AFAC 2017-0127 effective 27 Jan 17.

This is a set-aside for 100% Small Business.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Element and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

45 CES/CEOIH, Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB), FL requires a contract for the purchase only (not installation) of the following items:

Salient Characteristics:

· Pre-balanced Mechanical Equipment Assembly shipped knock down for field installation consisting of:

· 60 H.p Motor, Voltage: 230/460, Speed: 1800, Service Factor: 1.15, Enclosure: TEFC, Frame size: 364T, Premium efficiency

· Fan X72-132-06 ASM, 2400

· MC09 Coupling, 2-3/8 Motor Bore 5/8 x 5/16 Keyway and 1-5/8 Gear Bore 3/8 x 3/16 Keyway

· Gear reducer Assembly, 2400 Series, 6.12 ratio with synthetic oil

· Hardware & Shims for securing gear box to base. Gearbox hardware hold down kit for series 2400.

Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification

Ship to address: Ken Blas

45 CES/CEOIH

Building 960, Maintenance Drive Patrick AFB, FL 32925

NOTE TO OFFERORS: In accordance with FAR 8.402(f), an ordering activity Contracting Officer may combine open market items with General Services Administration (GSA) items; therefore, if any item is applicable to (GSA) Contract Schedule please clearly labeled the item GSA or open market. Include your GSA contract number for items, as well as expiration date of the contract.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Apr 2014) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”.

Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until 30 Sep 2017.”

GOVERNMENT PRIMARY/ALTERNATE POINTS OF CONTACT (POC's):

Evan Rauh at (321) 494-9946, evan.rauh@us.af.mil Benjamin Crafton at (321) 494-9941, benjamin.crafton@us.af.mil.

RFQ due date: 10 Aug 2017 RFQ due time: 3:00 P.M. EST Email to evan.rauh@us.af.mil or Benjamin.crafton@us.af.mil or mail to:

45th Contracting Squadron/LGCAA Attn: Evan Rauh Subject: FA2521-17-Q-A007 1201 Edward H. White II Street, MS 7200 Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be email to evan.rauh@us.af.mil by 1:00 P.M. EST 31 July 17

Please provide the following information with your quote:

RFQ: FA2521-17-Q-A013

DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: _______________ Tax ID Number: ___________________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above

Estimated Delivery Time: _________________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________

To obtain or renew a DUNS number and/or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB) and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) Directives:

- Must wear seatbelt at all times.

- Must possess valid registration and insurance for all vehicles entering installation.

- While on Patrick AFB or CCAFS, you are subject to Random Vehicle Inspections.

- Do not park in seeded areas (grass).

- Adhere to all traffic signs and right-of-way.

- Safely move to the side when emergency vehicles are responding with lights and sirens.

- No cell phone usage while operating a vehicle on Patrick AFB or on CCAFS.

PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AAFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by full text. The full text can be obtained via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

FAR Provision 52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016).

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) 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 an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

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

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] 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; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

Pursuant to FA R 12.602 contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106. Offeror’s submissions will be evaluated based upon the following:

(1) Technical: quote must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award. In order to be deemed technically acceptable, the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation must be met for either brand name or equal.

Brand Name or Equal: The purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation. To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, clearly identify the item by brand name and make or model number. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations and drawings. The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(2) Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

Discussions: The government intends to award a purchase order without discussions with respective vendors/quoters. The government however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jul 2016), with its Alternate I (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition and must be completed and sent with the proposal as a separate document. All offerors must be registered in System For Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of Quote submittal.

FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2015), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quote or proposal’s terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such conflict the FAR and Federal law govern and conflicting vendor terms and conditions and/or agreement are unenforceable and are not considered incorporated into any resultant contract.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (Jun 2016). Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable.

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:

The following AFFARS clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 14) with the following fill-in: AFICA/KS SCO 150 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, CO 80914, (P) 719-554-5300, (F) 719-554-5299, afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil.

5352.223-9001 Health And Safety On Government Installations. Nov 2012 PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by full text (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil):

52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) 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 an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

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

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] 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; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is “not dominant in its field of operation” when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall represent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall represent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this representation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards .

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor’s current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following representation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the representation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code ______________ assigned to contract number ______________.[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title].

(End of clause 52.225-18 – Place of Manufacture (Mar 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

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

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

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

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

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

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly—

(1) [ ] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) [ ] Outside the United States.

(End of provision) 52.252-1 --Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (End of Provision)

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/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/far1toc.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/dfars/dfartoc.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/af_afmc/affars/affar1toc.htm (End of clause)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFAR (48 CFR CHAPTER 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause) The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text:

DFARS 252.209-7997, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law – DOD Appropriations (Deviation 2013-O0006)

(a) In accordance with section 101 (a) (3) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (Pub. L. 112-175) none of the funds made available by that Act for general appropriations for DoD may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that—

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

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] 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,

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

252.209-7998, Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation under Any Federal or State Law (Deviation 2012-O00007) (Date 2012)

(a) In accordance with section 514 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under and Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension of debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that it is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses apply and are incorporated in full text:

(End of clause) The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses apply and are incorporated in full text:

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Nov 2012)

1. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass. Driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or America Samoa will need an additional form of an approved ID card. Examples of an approved ID card are: U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card, and identification card issued by Federal, State, or local government agencies, provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address. Questions can be addressed to the Patrick AFB Visitor’s Center at 321-494-0427, or to the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Visitor’s Center at 321-853-5261.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

2. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) Contractors must have an approved request letter on file at Security Forces with employees name and the required data.

(b) Subcontracts: The contractor shall include this Special Contract Requirement in subcontracts of any tier.

(c) Unescorted Access to Installations:

(1) To request access to Patrick AFB, prior to their proposed business or contract requirements, all contractor personnel shall provide a current completed “45th Security Forces Pass & Registration Badging Request Form”.

(2) To request access to Cape Canaveral AFS, prior to their proposed business or contract requirements, all contractor personnel shall provide a current completed “CCAFS Badging Request Form”.

(3) Contractor personnel must complete and sign the applicable form cited above before the required background check (see d. and e. below) can be performed.

(d) All personnel entering Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS must provide two forms of identification (one must be a photo ID) as required by AFI 10-245, and have a background check.

(1) For unescorted entry into non-restricted areas of the installations, personnel must obtain, from AF security personnel, favorable National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) check, and have complete social security employment verifications prior to being issued badges (to include temporary passes.

(2) Prior to being issued restricted area badges for unescorted entry into restricted areas of the installations, U.S. citizens working as contractor employees must obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

(3) All required information shall be provided to support background checks, and citizenship verification (i.e., birth certificate, passport, voter registration card, resident alien card, or certificate of naturalization).

(e) Escorted Access-Temporary Passes: Personnel may receive a temporary pass, Air Force Form 75/Visitor and Vehicle Pass, for no more than 30 total days in one 365 day period. This pass is issued without a criminal background check, but requires a Wants & Warrants check. Persons with temporary passes receive escorted access rights only, i. e.; they must be escorted at all times by an escort official. Escorted personnel must be with their escort official (the escort official must be in plain view) at all times while on the installation.

(f) Personnel Background Checks

(1) The 45th Security Forces will conduct the background check at no cost to the applicant. Refusal to submit to the background check will result in denial of access. Applicants shall be denied installation access based on an arrest record including, but not limited to the following crimes:

(i) Murder

(ii) Manslaughter

(iii) Rape

(iv) Aggravated Assault

(v) Burglary

(vi) Arson

(vii) Other forms of Sexual Assaults (lewd, malicious acts to a child, etc.)

(viii) Any other felony

(ix) Outstanding warrants

(x) Misdemeanor convictions less that 5-year involving moral turpitude offenses (theft, worthless checks, etc.)

(xi) FBI Terrorist Watch List

(2) Individuals who do not meet the criteria for unescorted base access may still be granted escorted access on a case-by-case basis. The determination will be made based on the results of the background investigation, totality of the criminal record and the types of crime reported.

(3) Individuals may appeal denial of escorted/unescorted installation access through the Security Forces. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant who is denied access to submit supporting documents such as court, police or arrest records, evidence of community involvement, letters of recommendation to the denial authority for reconsideration.

(4) For the purposes of this policy, convictions are considered to include the following: Guilty verdicts or a Nolo Contendere plea, disposition of cases resulting in deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion and expunged offenses resulting in convictions of crimes enumerated in subparagraph (e)(1) above.

(5) Contractors should allow 14 days for background checks to be finalized. The contractor should provide the required form (see c. above) for each of its personnel to the government 14 days before the contract start date whenever possible. Background checks cannot be performed from only a list of names.

(g) The Government will not be held responsible for contractual impacts or delays caused by the contractor’s failure to take prompt action in providing the required information and documentation to obtain access to Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS.

(End of clause) The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/far1toc.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/dfars/dfartoc.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/af_afmc/affars/affar1toc.htm Approved/Disapproved Benjamin P. Crafton

BENJAMIN P. CRAFTON

Contracting Officer