FA890322Q0001 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

722d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron RFQ FA890322Q0001

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Out-of-Service EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections of Aboveground Storage Tanks at Thule AB, Greenland

FA8903-22-Q-0001

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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 Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA890322Q0001 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.

The following solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-06; Effective 12 July 2021.

The Government is soliciting this acquisition with limited competition to Danish and Greenlandic firms, IAW Diplomatic Note Number 127 between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Denmark, including the Government of Greenland, for EEMUA 159 (or API 653) Tank Inspections. This acquisition will utilize the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541990 with a size standard of $15 Million and a PSC of R499. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Lack of SAM registration will make an offeror ineligible for award.

The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase of services for Out-of-Service EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning of Aboveground Storage Tanks at Thule AB, Greenland, IAW the attached FA890322Q0001 Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The contract CLIN structure is detailed below:

ITEM

NO DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL FIRM FIXED

PRICE

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 18

EACH

**Fill-In Price Proposal Summary

(PPS) Sheet in Excel

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 23

EACH

Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 27

Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 28

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OPTION LINE ITEM:

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 29

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 30

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 31

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 32

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 20

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 21

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 22

EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning IAW the 22Q0001 PWS for Tank 25

The contractor shall provide data in accordance with the Table of Deliverables, designated as Attachment 1 to the PWS. This CLIN is Not Separately Priced (NSP).

The prices associated with this CLIN shall be included

NSP

722d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron RFQ FA890322Q0001 with the funding for CLINS 0001-0012.

The contractor shall provide services for Out-of-Service EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections and Cleaning of Aboveground Storage Tanks at Thule AB, Greenland IAW the attached PWS.

FFP

FOB: Destination

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the Contracting Officer Troy H. Banks, troy.banks.4@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Mallory Stephenson, mallory.stephenson.1@us.af.mil, NO LATER THAN 16 February 2022, 5:00 PM, Central Time at 1600 Central Standard Time, USA.

Offers shall be submitted through email only.

Treatment of Late Offers:

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

1) 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

2) 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

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

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.

Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes read receipts or delivery receipts from email

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 mailto:troy.banks.4@us.af.mil mailto:mallory.stephenson.1@us.af.mil

722d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron RFQ FA890322Q0001 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.

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.

Potential for Negotiations:

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.

After award is made the contractor may request a debriefing within 5 days of the notification of award. The debriefing shall include the agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer; the overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror, the overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection; a summary of the rationale for award, and 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.

Basis of Award:

The award will be made to the contractor whose proposal represents the best value to the Government with Non- Cost factors considered MORE important than price due to the inherently difficult location of Thule, Air Base (AB). Due to the unique requirements of the location and the need for the foreign contractors to work with the United States Air Force (USAF) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), experience at Thule Air Base is a significant factor in determining the certainty of success of this contract.

Factors 1-4 will each be evaluated on a Pass/Fail Basis. Only Factor 5 will be assigned a Non-Cost Rating and will form the basis of the trade-off decision. Award will not be made to a firm that “Fails” any of Factors 1 - 4. The closer each offeror is in the assignment of the Non-Cost Factor 5 rating, the more important the Price becomes in making an award decision. The closer each offeror’s Price is to each other, the more important the Non-Cost Factor 5 rating becomes in making an award decision.

Proposal Instructions:

***ALL OFFERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH ONLY***

Cover Letter

The cover letter must include:

(1) The solicitation number;

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I know this is in the diplomatic note, but it’s direction to Contracting Officers – not to Offerors. It’s telling US as CO’s that we need to consider experience at Thule as part of our evaluation.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I left in the intent and took out the instructions from the embassy to us CO’s.

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

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

(4) "Remit to" address, if different than email address;

(5) The company’s CAGE and DUNS

Unique entity identifier. The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(6) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(7) 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.

(8) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(9) A table of contents to include the number of pages contained in the proposal.

(10) Proof of ability to do business in Denmark or Greenland in accordance with Diplomatic Note 127.

This section requires two pieces of information.

First (10A), the contractor shall at time of offer:

a. Provide proof of registration as a Danish or Greenlandic company and not as a subsidiary of a non Danish or non-Greenlandic company in the Danish Central Business Register. From a FAR 9.104 responsibility standpoint, the US Government will validate this information at https://app.kyckr.com/ and https://datacvr.virk.dk/data/;

b. Certify that more than 50 percent of the offeror’s equity, defined as the entire capital of the company, is, and shall continue to be, owned by Danish and/or Greenlandic individuals or legal entities; and

c. That a non-Danish or non-Greenlandic individual or legal entity does not, and shall not, have a “decisive influence” over the contractor

Second (10B), the contractor shall provide a letter from a Danish or Greenlandic Bank certifying banking service along with contact information for the bank.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-32#FAR_Subpart_32_11 http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://app.kyckr.com/ https://datacvr.virk.dk/data/

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

Is this “sam.gov” or should it be something like “beta.sam”

BANKS, TROY H GS-12 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKC

It is not beta.sam anymore.

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To be determined responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104, the contractor must demonstrate proof of registration as a Danish or Greenlandic company, must certify to the information contained in items 10A and 10B above.

Award will NOT be made if an offeror does not meet these requirements.

EVALUATION FACTORS:

NON-COST FACTOR 1: KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE WITH EEMUA 159 OR API 653 TANK

INSPECTIONS

Non-Cost Factor 1 Submission Requirement: The contractor shall provide the name and resume of the proposed EEMUA 159 or API 653 Tank Inspector. The resume shall include project examples of FIVE EEMUA 159 and/or API 653 Tank Inspections completed by this individual.The project examples must have been completed within the last five years from the date quotes are due. Project example descriptions must include the name of the individual that conducted the EEMUA 159 or API 653 Inspections, the dates of completion, and a basic description of services performed, as well as customer points of contact that the Government can contact to confirm that the service was performed. The proposed inspector must be used during the performance of this resultant contract. Any changes to the proposed inspector, requested by the Prime Contractor after award, must be approved by the Contracting Officer, and will only be allowed if the alternate inspector meets the criteria of this Non-Cost Factor 1. DO NOT

SUBMIT MORE THAN TWO PAGES FOR THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS NON-COST FACTOR 1. ANY

INFORMATION PROVIDED BEYOND 2 PAGES MAY NOT BE EVALUATED.

Non-Cost Factor 1 Evaluation Method: This Non-Cost Factor will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. The factor will be considered a “Pass” if the proposed inspector demonstrates experience completing at least FIVE EEMUA 159 AND/OR API 653 Tank Inspections within the last FIVE years from the date quotes are due. The Government may contact the customer points of contact provided to confirm that the work was completed.

NON-COST FACTOR 2: KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE OF ONSITE QUALITY CONTROL

MANAGER (QCM)

Non-Cost Factor 2 Submission Requirement: The contractor shall provide the name and resume of the proposed Onsite Quality Control Manager. The resume shall include a basic description of project experience as an onsite quality control manager for construction, maintenance, or repair services, covering at least FIVE YEARS of experience (out of the last eight years from the time quotes are due). Project example descriptions must include the dates of performance, the role served, and a basic project description of the construction, maintenance, or repair services being overseen by the QCM. The proposed Quality Control Manager must be used during the performance of this resultant contract. Any changes to the proposed QCM, requested by the Prime Contractor after award, must be approved by the Contracting Officer, and will only be allowed if the alternate QCM meets the criteria of this Non-Cost Factor 2. DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN A THREE-PAGE RESUME. ANY INFORMATION

PROVIDED BEYOND 3 PAGES MAY NOT BE EVALUATED.

Non-Cost Factor 2 Evaluation Method: This Non-Cost Factor will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. The factor will be considered a “Pass” if the proposed Quality Control Manager demonstrates at least FIVE years of experience as an Onsite Quality Control Manager for construction, maintenance, or repair services, within the last eight years from the date quotes are due.

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NON-COST EVALUATION FACTOR 3: EXPERIENCE WORKING US DOD CONSTRUCTION OR

SERVICES PROJECTS

Non-Cost Evalution Factor 3 Submission Requirements: The purpose of this evaluation criteria is to ensure the firm awarded this contract has familiarity with working with a US. Departmet of Defense agency. The contractor shall provide TWO project examples of projects performed for a US Department of Defense Agency. The projects must have been for construction or services of any kind and must have been completed within the last FIVE years from the date quotes are due. Project descriptions shall include the name of the firm that performed the work, contract numbers, dates of performance, and a basic description of services performed, with US DoD Agency points of contact to confirm whether or not the service was completed. Experience may be submitted for the Prime Contractor or a Key Teaming Partner. If the Prime Contractor identifies a Teaming Partner to demonstrate this experience, that Teaming Partner must be used during the performance of this resultant contract. Any changes to Teaming Partners requested by the Prime Contractor after award must be approved by the Contracting Officer, and will only be allowed if the alternate Teaming Partner meets the criteria of this Non-Cost Factor 3DO NOT

SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE PAGE FOR THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS NON-COST FACTOR 1. ANY

INFORMATION PROVIDED BEYOND 1 PAGE MAY NOT BE EVALUATED.

Non-Cost Factor 3 Evaluation Method: This Non-Cost Factor will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. The factor will be considered a “Pass” if the contractor demonstrates experience (either of the Prime or it’s Key Teaming Partner) performing at least TWO construction or services projects for a US DoD Agency within the last FIVE years from the date quotes are due. The Government may contact the US DoD Agency points of contact provided to confirm that the work was completed.

NON-COST EVALUATION FACTOR 4: LOGISTICAL PLAN

Non-Cost Evalution Factor 4 Submission Requirements: The contractor shall provide a narrative, not to exceed three 8.5”x11” pages using no smaller than font size 10, that demonstrates the offeror and/or its key teaming partner(s) logistical plan for transporting, shipping, and coordinating materials, equipment, and personnel to and from Thule AB for THIS project. The plan shall identify the location from where materials, equipment, and personnel will originate en route to Thule AB, and the method of transportation and coordination required with the current Base Maintenance Contractor (BMC). The logistics plan narrative shall identify the type of equipment and services it proposes to rent from the BMC, WITH CONFIRMATION from the BMC that that equipment or service will be available for the contractor to use during the performance of this contract. The confirmation can be an email or letter from the BMC confirming availability of specific equipment or services. The confirmation will not count towards the 3-page limit for this factor.

To accompany the narrative, the contractor shall include a schedule of logistical milestones (definable features of work) required to mobilize to Thule AB, in PDF format, as a gantt chart originating from Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling software. The schedule shall include submission of initial administrative plans to the Government, ordering/securing of major materials and equipment, dates major materials, equipment, and personnel will be transported, and be sure to include applicable time for covid-19 quarantine periods. For scheduling purposes, the contractor shall assume a contract award date of March 15, 2022. The schedule does not count toward the 3-page limit for this factor.

The narrative and schedule need only include performance of services for the base period, not the option periods.

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Non-Cost Evalution Factor 4 Evaluation Method: This Non-Cost Factor will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.

The factor will be considered a “Pass” if the contractor demonstrates a comprehensive logistical plan and schedule that ensures successful performance of the Performance Work Statement within the timelines required in the PWS.

NON-COST EVALUATION FACTOR 5: EXPERIENCE WORKING AT THULE AIR BASE

Non-Cost Evalution Factor 5 Submission Requirements: The contractor shall provide a narrative, not to exceed two 8.5”x11” pages using no smaller than font size 10, that demonstrates the offeror and/or its key teaming partner(s) experience working at Thule AB. The narrative shall identify the name of the firm that performed the work (Prime Contractor or Key Teaming Partner), a short/basic description of services provided at Thule AB, the period of performance, and highlight any logistical requirements required for the project (transportation, shipping, and coordination of materials, equipment, and personnel to and from Thule AB) and be sure to identify the Base Maintenance Contractor’s (BMC) name at the time the services were performed. Experience must have been performed within the last SEVEN years.

Non-Cost Evalution Factor 5 Evaluation Method: This evaluation factor is the most important factor and forms the basis of the Government’s trade-off consideration. All other non-cost factors are rated on a pass/fail basis.

The greater the extent and breadth of experience in the following areas may result in a higher rating:

• Experience working with the current Base Maintenance Contractor at Thule AB.

• Experience renting equipment or subcontracting specialized services to the current BMC.

• Experience working at Thule AB.

• Experience shipping materials and equipment to Thule AB, with more consideration given to coordination of materials and equipment with the current BMC.

• Experience transporting personnel in and out of Thule AB, with more consideration given to coordination of personnel with the current BMC.

This factor will be assigned a non-cost Factor Rating, as follows:

Outstanding – The offeror demonstrates a considerable amount of experience working at Thule AB, to include a high level of familiarty working with the current Thule Base Maintenance Contractor at Thule AB.

Very Good – The offeror demonstrates a moderate to high level of experience working at Thule AB, to include some experience working with the current Thule Base Maintenance Contractor at Thule AB.

Good – The offeror demonstrates a moderate to high level of experience working at Thule AB, but without experience working with the current Thule Base Maintenance Contractor at Thule AB.

Satisfactory/Neutral – The offeror demonstrates little to no experience working at Thule AB or the current Thule Base Maintenance Contractor at Thule AB.

Any proposed Key Teaming Partner must be used during the performance of this resultant contract. Any changes to the proposed Key Teaming Partner, requested by the Prime Contractor after award, must be approved by the Contracting Officer, and will only be allowed if the alternate Key Teaming Partner meets or exceeds the experience included in the Contractor’s proposal, which will be incorporated into the award.

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FACTOR 6: PRICE

Factor 6 Submission Requirement: The contractor shall complete the Price Schedule at Attachment X The contractor shall provide their best price for the twelve (12) EEMUA 159/API 653 Tank Inspections to take place over the next three years in accordance with the PWS. The second and third set of four tanks are options and the Government is not obligated to exercise the options. This shall be submitted on the Proposal Summary Sheet.

Factor 6 Evaluation Method: The Price Proposal Sheet is broken down for each of the twelve (12) Tank Inspections to take place over three years.

a. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

b. Pricing will be evaluated for fairness, completeness, and reasonableness through the use of price analysis.

c. Pricing will also be checked for unbalancing of line items. Unreasonable, unbalanced, or incomplete pricing may cause a proposal to be determined unawardable. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business. A price is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work.

d. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to ensure a fair and reasonable price. Some of those techniques are, but not limited to: comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation and/or comparison of proposed prices with the Independent Government Estimate (IGE).

e. A proposal is complete when all price/cost data as outlined in the solicitation, in the required format, has been submitted. All items must be completed and the total must be mathematically correct and rounded to the nearest dollar. Failure to submit a price on an item or a number of items may deem the proposal unawardable.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items.

EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) The award will be made to the contractor whose proposal represents the best value to the Government with Non-Cost factors considered MORE important than price due to the inherently difficult location of Thule, Air Base (AB). Due to the unique requirements of the location and the need for the foreign contractors to work with the United States Air Force (USAF) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), experience at Thule Air Base is a significant factor in determining the certainty of success of this contract.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I don’t see any reference to the evaluation of options (FAR 52.217-5) or the parameters for exercising options (FAR 52.217-7) anywhere in this solicitation...

BANKS, TROY H GS-12 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKC

It’s there now. Lol.

BENDER, GEOFFREY S Capt USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKC Make sure to spell out all acronyms first time use

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I know this is in the diplomatic note, but it’s direction to Contracting Officers – not to Offerors. It’s telling US as CO’s that we need to consider experience at Thule as part of our evaluation.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I kept the intent and removed the direction to CO’s.

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(c) Factors 1-4 will each be evaluated on a Pass/Fail Basis. Only Factor 5 will be assigned a Non-Cost

Rating and will form the basis of the trade-off decision. Award will not be made to a firm that “Fails” any of Factors 1 - 4. The closer each offeror is in the assignment of the Non-Cost Factor 5 rating, the more important the Price becomes in making an award decision. The closer each offeror’s Price is to each other, the more important the Non-Cost Factor 5 rating becomes in making an award decision.

(d) Refer to Provision FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items above, for evaluation factors that are being used for the selection and award of this contract. The complete submission requirements and evaluation methods are included in the FAR 52.212-1 Provision above.

(e) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, emailed within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2018), 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 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 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language.

As prescribed in 14.201-6(w), insert the following provision:

Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language. Offers received in other than English shall be rejected.

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options.

As prescribed in 17.208(c), insert a provision substantially the same as the following:

Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I think you mean, “in descending order of importance.” That said, you’ve got “pass/fail” factors in there, so even that isn’t really true.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

This needs to be adjusted to fit which personnel we’re really looking for in the PWS.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

How are we evaluating/confirming this to be true? If we are just looking that they certify that this is the case, then say that.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

They just need to provide a letter? What if that letter is a Christmas card. Do they pass?

BANKS, TROY H GS-12 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKC

Seriously ma’am. Lol.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

This says to provide “inspections” but the Rating Scheme is for “Inspections AND Cleanings” – likely performed by two different subs. What’s the intent…and do they all have to be in Greenland? And is it seven tanks or seven contracts with varying tanks?

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

This says DoD.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I note that the proposal summary sheet asks for project descriptions and logistics. What are you going to do with that information? What makes a project valid – or that will “count” as experience in this factor?

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

This says Thule.

Which is it – DoD or Thule?

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

Above you say these factors are listed in “order of importance” but this last factor isn’t even required…but it’s like bonus points?

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

And then it looks like we’re giving a bonus for Fuels REPAIRS (even though this is an inspection contract?)…and again it only says DoD…nothing about Thule in this rating scheme.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

And then it looks like we’re giving a bonus for Fuels REPAIRS (even though this is an inspection contract?)…and again it only says DoD…nothing about Thule in this rating scheme.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

And then it looks like we’re giving a bonus for Fuels REPAIRS (even though this is an inspection contract?)…and again it only says DoD…nothing about Thule in this rating scheme.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

I know this is part 12/13…but it makes me a little nervous to see “neutral” for experience, when that’s usually attributable to past performance. That said, I’m trying to keep an open mind…just wondering how you’ll apply it come proposal time…once the language is cleaned up, that is.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

And then it looks like we’re giving a bonus for Fuels REPAIRS (even though this is an inspection contract?)…and again it only says DoD…nothing about Thule in this rating scheme.

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

If this gets protested, this will be a big no-no….GAO doesn’t like “points”

SUMMERS, BRINDLE T NH-04 USAF AFMC 772 ESS/PKA

Realism evaluation will set you up for a full C&P evaluation of all offerors….

Suggest using price evaluation similar to our FOPRs.

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Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item.

As prescribed in 17.208(e), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989)

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 within 15 days of delivery date. 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)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

As prescribed in FAR 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

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/these address(es):

http://www.acquistion.gov

(End of provision)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

As prescribed in FAR 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

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://www.acquisition.gov

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FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

FAR 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 _FAR clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

PROVISIONS/CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSE NO. CLAUSE TITLE DATE

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management. 2018-10 FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. 2018-10 FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. 2020-08 FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. 2020-08 FAR 2.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. 2014-12 FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. 2017-01 FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 2021-07 FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items(Alt 1) 2021-02 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 2018-10 FAR 52.223-5 Pollution and Right to Know Information 2011-05 FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. 1997-01 FAR 52.232-8 Discount for Prompt Payement 2002-02 FAR 52.232-11 Extras 1984-04 FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 2013-06 FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. 2013-12 FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit 1984-04 FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. 1984-04 FAR 52.249-4 Termination for Convience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) 1984-04

DFARS

252.201-7000

Contracting Officer's Representative 1991-12

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DFARS

252.203-7000

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 2011-09

DFARS

252.203-7002

Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. 2013-09

DFARS

252.203-7005

Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

As prescribed in 203.171-4(b), insert the following provision:

2011-11

DFARS

252.204-7002

Payment for Contract Line or Subline Items Not Separately Priced. 2020-04

DFARS

252.204-7003

Control of Government Personnel Work Product. 1992-04

DFARS

252.204-7006

Billing Instructions. 2005-10

DFARS

252.204-7008

Compliance with Safegaurding Covered Defense Information Controls 2016-10

DFARS

252.204-7012

Safegaurding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 2019-12

DFARS

252.204-7015

Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. 2016-05

DFARS

252.204-7016

Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Respresentation

2019-12

DFARS

252.204-7017

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

2021-05

DFARS

252.204-7018

Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

2021-01

DFARS

252.204-7019

Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

2020-11

252.204-7020

NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

252.204-7021

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements.

252.213-7000

Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations.

2019-09

DFARS

252.215-7013

Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors. 2018-01

DFARS

252.223-7006

Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials.

2014-09

DFARS

252.223-7008

Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. 2013-06

DFARS

252.225-7001

Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. 2017-12

DFARS

252.225-7002

Qaulifying Country Sources as Subcontrcators 2017-12

DFARS

252.225-7048

Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06

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252.231-7000

Supplemental Cost Principles 1991-12

DFARS

252.232-7003

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 2018-12

DFARS

252.232-7010

Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

DFARS

252.232-7017

Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel 2013-06

DFARS

252.236-7000

Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown 1991-12

DFARS

252.237-7010

Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors – Prohibition on Fees and Consideration.

2020-04

DFARS

252.243-7001

Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12

DFARS

252.244-7000

Subcontracts for Commercial Items. 2013-06

DFARS

252.246-7008

Sources of Electronic Parts 2018-05

DFARS

252.247-7023

Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 2019-02

PROVISIONS/CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications a FAR 52.204-24 Surveillance Services or Equipment. (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

The

Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided;

and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

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(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION

(OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c)

(1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

DFARS 252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION

(MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at DFARS 252.204-7016 , Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation, that it “does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.”

(a) Definitions. “Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services,” “covered mission,” “critical technology,” and “substantial or essential component,” as used in this…