Firefighting System Recert MAC Synopsis-Solicitation.pdf

The Philadelphia District of the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Fort Mifflin Project Office intends to procure firefighting system recertification services for the Dredge McFarland. Upon completion, the results will provide the Fort Mifflin Project Office with a certified firefighting system on board the McFarland.

The Government is issuing this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to procure firefighting system recertification aboard the Dredge McFarland:

All work performed under this Scope of Work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014 and other safety requirements specified in OSHA. The contractor shall provide all necessary PPE and provide any necessary containment to allow for performance and completion of the work listed herein.

Scope of Work/Performance Work Statement

A. Intent

The intent of this specification is to have the firefighting system onboard the Dredge McFarland inspected, tested, and certified for use. This system includes the fixed, semi-portable and independent CO2 systems; all portable fire extinguishers, the Ansul fire suppression system in the galley and the fixed CO2 system on the Launch.

The vessel will undergo a renewal of its USCG Certificate of Inspection and the firefighting system must be certified ready for use as part of this inspection.

B. Reference Drawings and Report

E-333-FCP-01, Rev B, “Dredge McFarland Fire Control Plan” MF-M9-26, “Fire Fighting Key Plan” MF-M9-102, “Fire Detection System”, Sheet 1 of 4 MF-M9-103, “Fire Detection System”, Sheet 2 of 4 MF-M9-104, “Fire Detection System”, Sheet 3 of 4 MF-M9-105, “Fire Detection System”, Sheet 4 of 4 MF-M9-135, “1989 Fire System Renovations”, Sheets 1-2 MF-M9-136, “CO2 Fire System Piping” 2023 “Annual Fire Fighting & Safety Equipment Inspection” Report

C. Regulations

The inspection, testing and recertification of the firefighting system shall be in accordance with 46 CFR Parts 91, 95, 147 and 161.

D. Contractor Certification

The contractor shall be Kidde factory certified and shall be capable of servicing all Kidde components and providing new or factory-rebuilt Kidde components. The contractor shall also be USCG-approved for inspecting, testing, and certifying firefighting systems on inspected marine vessels.

E. Health and Safety Requirements

The contractor shall provide all necessary PPE to the personnel working on the Dredge McFarland.

NOTE – The contractor shall disarm the fixed CO2 system whenever work is being performed on the system to prevent accidental discharge into occupied spaces.

Remove the actuation triggers from the bank of CO2 cylinders in the steering gear space, Frame 135 at the start of the job. The system shall remain disarmed until all repairs are completed and the vessel is ready to return to service.

Warning placards shall be posted at the gangway warning all personnel that the system is being tested and the Master and Chief Engineer, or their designated representatives, shall be notified whenever tests are being started and when they are completed.

F. Crane and Rigging Service

The Government will provide crane service only to load and offload cylinders, extinguishers and any other equipment on and off the vessel. All cylinders, extinguishers and equipment will be landed on the weather decks. 24-hour notice is required for any crane service.

All rigging and labor services necessary to locate cylinders, extinguishers and equipment in their proper locations shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall also be responsible for rigging all cylinders, extinguishers and equipment back out of the spaces to a location where they can be offloaded from the vessel.

G. Description of Work

Provide all necessary labor, material, services, equipment and fittings necessary to perform and complete the work listed herein.

NOTE – All existing tags and/or stickers on all cylinders and extinguishers shall be removed. All recertified and/or new extinguishers and/or cylinders shall be wire-tagged upon completion of the work listed herein. No stickers shall be applied to any recertified and/or new cylinder or extinguisher.

Restore all removals upon completion of work.

1. Portable fire extinguishers

Remove all 104 portable fire extinguishers (61 on-station, 21 in the Safety Spares Locker on the Main Deck, 8 in the Forward Damage Control Locker on the Bridge Deck, 6 in the Aft Damage Control Locker on the Aft Boat Deck, 3 in the Aft Turnout/Gear Locker on the Upper Deck, 2 on the Rescue Boat, 2 on the Lifeboats (1 each P&S) and 1 on the Launch for inspection and testing. Refer to the Fire Control Plan for the location of the on-station fire extinguishers.

Type of Extinguisher Amount and Location 20 # CO2 4 (McFarland) 15# CO2 45 (44 on McFarland, 1 on Launch) 10# CO2 2 (McFarland) 5# CO2 1 (McFarland)

20# ABC 19 (McFarland) 10# ABC 25 (McFarland) 5# ABC 7 (3 on McFarland, 2 on Rescue Boat, 2 for

Lifeboats) 15# K 1 (McFarland)

Each extinguisher shall be tagged to identify its location on the vessel. Immediately upon removal of these extinguishers, the contractor shall place and maintain approved and certified temporary fire extinguishers of the same weight and size as per original at all fire stations.

NOTE – The contractor may elect to service the extinguishers in partial lots; however the need to install temporary extinguishers as detailed herein is still required.

All CO2 fire extinguishers shall be weighed. If weight loss exceeds 10% of the weight of charge, extinguisher shall be recharged by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

Inspect hoses and nozzles and prove each to be clear.

Dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be checked to see that pressure gage is in operating range, or if seal is broken.

Weigh or otherwise determine that full charge of dry chemical is in the other fire extinguishers. If pressure is low or if dry chemical is needed, extinguisher shall be recharged via Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

Ensure that dry chemical material is not “caked” in extinguisher.

Examine each extinguisher for excessive corrosion and general condition.

The following extinguishers are all in need of hydrotesting and/or 6-year maintenance as they will be due before the end of Calendar Year 2025. The cost of required maintenance, recharging and hydrotesting of these extinguishers shall be included in both the bid price and the schedule. This shall include the labor and material costs necessary for the removal, transport of the extinguisher(s) to a servicing facility, required maintenance, hydrotesting, recharging, and returning the extinguisher to its original location.

Type of Extinguisher Amount and Location Service Required 15# CO2 42 (41 on McFarland, 1 on

Launch) Hydrotest & Recharge

20# CO2 1 (McFarland) Hydrotest & Recharge 5# CO2 1 (McFarland) Hydrotest & Recharge

20# ABC 3 (McFarland) 6-Year Maintenance, Hydrotest & Recharge

5# ABC 3 (McFarland) 6-Year Maintenance, Hydrotest & Recharge

10# ABC 7 (McFarland) 6-Year Maintenance, Hydrotest & Recharge

NOTE – The contractor may elect to replace any of the extinguishers needing hydrotesting and/or 6-year maintenance with new extinguishers. Replacement extinguishers shall new in-the-box and shall be of the same size and type as the extinguisher to be replaced.

Provide Condition Report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) listing type of extinguisher, location, full and empty weights, last hydro test or 6-year maintenance, serial number and condition.

Upon completion of all repairs at the end of the contract, remove temporary fire extinguishers and reinstall all inspected and certified fire extinguishers in the original locations in accordance with reference drawings. Any extinguishers that do not have a tag attached to the extinguisher shall be removed by the contractor, retested and returned to the vessel at no additional expense to the Government.

CHECKPOINT – Upon completion of the reinstallation of all recertified portable fire extinguishers, a Deck Officer shall accompany the contractor to inspect all extinguishers to ensure that all are tagged, are in their proper location and are ready for use.

2. Semi-Portable CO2 Extinguishing Systems

There are 8 CO2 hose reel stations aboard the vessel. Each station consists of two 50 LB. CO2 cylinders, 2 flexible hose loops, hose reel, and hose with discharge nozzle.

These hose reels are located in the following locations:

Control Room (Frame 100, Main Deck, Port Side) Tool Room (Frame 102, Main Deck, Port Side) Auxiliary Generator Room (Frame 114, Tank Top, Centerline) Auxiliary Machinery Room (Frame 116, Tank Top, Port Side) Engine Room (Frame 88, Main Deck, Port Side) Machine Shop (Frame 115, Main Deck, Port Side) Pump Room (Frame 48, Main Deck, Centerline) Anchor Windlass Room (Frame 20, Upper Deck, Port Side)

For all stations, weigh each cylinder. If weight loss exceeds 10% of the weight of charge, cylinder shall be recharged by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

Examine all components for excessive corrosion and general condition.

Inspect hose loops, hose and nozzle and prove each to be clear. Prove reel assembly to be functional and able to rotate freely.

Adjust and lubricate all components.

Provide Condition Report to the COR listing location of semi-portable CO2 station, full and empty weights, last hydro test or 6-year maintenance, serial number, and condition.

3. Fixed CO2 Extinguishing System The fixed CO2 system consists of forty-four 50LB. CO2 cylinders, eighteen 1800 PSI nitrogen actuation cylinders, accompanying flexible hoses, piping, discharge nozzles, pressure switches, time delays and other components.

All CO2 bottles for the Fixed System are located on the Steering Gear flat, Frame 136, Port Side.

Remove all time delays within 24 hours of disabling system. Bench test them in the presence of the COR and provide a Condition Report showing response time of each delay. Replacement of any defective time delays shall be handled by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

Weigh all cylinders. If weight loss exceeds 10% of the weight of charge, cylinder shall be recharged by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

Examine all components for excessive corrosion and general condition.

Inspect the eighteen nitrogen actuation cylinders as shown on Reference Drawing No. MF-M9-26. Check cylinders to see that pressure gage is in the operating range. If the gage is not in the operating range, cylinder in question shall be recharged to 1800 psi by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

The contractor shall be required to perform 2 complete operational tests of the entire fixed, nitrogen-actuated CO2 system. These 2 tests consist of a preliminary test and a final test. The preliminary test shall be conducted in the presence of the COR and the contractor’s personnel.

NOTE – Testing of the Generator Room, Engine Room, Forward Stores, Pump Room and Forward and Aft Voids shall require the use of one 50LB. CO2 bottle per space per test. Testing of the Bow Thruster Machinery Room shall require the use of one 35LB. CO2 bottle per test. Testing of the Auxiliary Machinery Room shall require the use of two 50LB. CO2 bottles per test. The contractor shall provide adequate amounts of CO2 to test each space for both the preliminary test and the final test.

NOTE – For both the preliminary test and the final test, furnish and install bags over each nozzle in each space to check for flow from each nozzle. Bags are to be secured to each nozzle and not removed until each nozzle has been checked to ensure that it has flow.

CHECKPOINT – Inform COR that preliminary test is ready to be performed.

Check the system for leaks and tighten all connections that are leaking.

Provide a Condition Report to the COR listing results of tests and any components that need to be repaired or replaced.

Upon completion of any repairs or replacements, recharge system components used during preliminary test and ready system for final operational test.

The final operational test shall be conducted in the presence of the cognizant USCG Inspector and the COR after all completion of repair of previously identified discrepancies. All testing shall be to the satisfaction of the USCG Inspector and the COR.

CHECKPOINT – Inform COR and USCG Inspector when final operational test is ready to be performed.

Only CO2 and nitrogen shall be used for testing.

For both tests, the following test procedures shall be used.

NOTE – These tests shall be witnessed by the COR at a minimum and by the USCG if required.

• Test the main carbon dioxide trunk line at a pressure of 1000 psi. With no additional gas being introduced to the system, it shall be demonstrated that the leakage from the system is such as not to permit a pressure drop of more than 150 psi/minute for a 2-minute period.

• Test the piping from the main bank of 44 cylinders in the steering gear from to the stop valves at each control station.

• Test each individual actuation line by disconnecting and capping the termination of the actuation piping at each nitrogen control station. Individually pressure-test the actuation lines by pressurizing the lines to 600 psi.

Demonstrate that the leakage is such as not to permit a pressure drop of more than 150 psi/minute for a 2-minute period.

CHECKPOINT – Upon approval of USCG Inspector and the COR, recertify system ready for use.

4. Ansul R-102 Galley Fire Extinguishing System

Provide the services of an authorized Ansul technical representative to inspect, recharge and certify the Ansul R-102 fire extinguishing system located in the galley.

Any repairs to the Ansul system shall be handled by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

5. Launch McFarland Fixed Fire Extinguishing System

Inspect and recertify the fixed CO2 system on the Launch. There is one 35LB. CO2 cylinder/bottle on the vessel.

Weigh cylinder. If weight loss exceeds 10% of the weight of charge, cylinder shall be recharged by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

Ensure lines are clear.

Examine all components for excessive corrosion and general condition.

Provide Condition Report to the COR listing full and empty weights of cylinder, last hydro test or 6-year maintenance, serial number, and condition.

6. Independent CO2 Systems

There are 11 independent fixed CO2 systems protecting the following spaces:

Forward Paint Locker – Two 35# CO2 Cylinders (Upper Deck, Port Side, Frame 10) Aft Paint Locker – One 50# CO2 Cylinder (Forecastle Deck, Starboard Side, Frame 35) Port and Starboard Dredge Pump Motors (Pump Room, Tank Top, Frame 38) – One 50# CO2 Cylinder per

Motor Port, Centerline and Starboard Dredge Pump Generators (Engine Room, Tank Top, Frame 98) – One 50# CO2

Cylinder per Generator Port, Centerline and Starboard Ship’s Service Generators (Generator Room, Tank Top, Frame 110) – One 50#

CO2 Cylinder per Generator Emergency Diesel Generator Space (Boat Deck, Starboard Side, Frame 88) – Two 50# CO2 Cylinders

NOTE – Testing of the Forward and Aft Paint Lockers and Emergency Diesel Generator Space shall require the use of one 20LB. CO2 bottle per space per test. The contractor shall provide adequate amounts of CO2 to test each space.

NOTE – Due to the potential need of running a Ships Service Generator, the contractor shall inspect, repair and certify the Port, Centerline and Starboard Ships Service Generators systems as soon as the job commences.

Weigh each cylinder. If weight loss exceeds 10% of the weight of charge, cylinder shall be recharged by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

Examine all components for excessive corrosion and general condition.

Blow each line clear.

Inspect hose and nozzle and prove each to be clear. Prove reel assembly to be functional and able to rotate freely.

Adjust and lubricate all components.

Provide Condition Report to the COR listing location of station, full and empty weights, last hydro test or 6-year maintenance, serial number, and condition.

7. Fire Detection System

The McFarland is equipped with a Honeywell Notifier detection system that monitors the following spaces/zones, which are protected by the vessel’s fixed CO2 system:

• Zone 1 – Bow Thruster Machinery Room

• Zone 2 – Pump Room

• Zone 3 – Engine Room

• Zone 4 – Generator Room

• Zone 5 – Auxiliary Machinery Room

• Zone 6 – Steering Gear Room

• Zone 7 – Emergency Generator Room

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials and services to check all of the heat detectors in each space monitored by the system and to ensure the system is operating properly. The contractor shall have someone on the Bridge and in the Control Room during this test and shall maintain communication with each person to ensure that the appropriate alarm is sounded, and lamp lit, at each location when the heat detector is tripped. The amount and location of the sensors are shown on the following table.

ZONE # OF SENSORS

1 2 2 18 3 20 4 11 5 3 6 2 7 1

CHECKPOINT – The contractor shall be accompanied by the COR or someone designated by the COR. No fire detection system testing shall be performed without the COR or his designated representative present.

Any maintenances to the fire detection system outside those specified herein shall be handled by Modification of Contract or by separate Line Item in the Contract.

CHECKPOINT – Demonstrate proper operation of the fire detection system in the presence of the USCG Inspector.

CHECKPOINT – The contractor, COR, and the crew shall perform a joint inspection after the completion of scope listed herein to ensure all trash is removed from the vessel.

H. Location and Period of Performance

The McFarland, McFarland Launch, and Rescue Boat will be at the Fort Mifflin Project Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the performance and completion of the work listed herein. The contractor shall include all costs necessary to perform and complete the work at this location in their bid.

All work listed herein, not including any repairs found necessary during the performance of the inspection, shall be completed within 14 calendar days after the start of the work.

All cylinders and/or extinguishers that are removed from the vessel for testing, maintenance, recharging and/or hydrotesting shall be returned to the vessel and put back on station within 72 hours of removal.

I. Recertification

Each item serviced, including the portable extinguishers, semi-portable and fixed extinguishing systems, independent systems, Ansul system and the Launch fire extinguishing system, including all cylinders, shall be properly marked with a tag showing the date of service, expiration date, type of service and name, address and telephone number of the contractor performing the service. Install safety retainers on all locking pins.

Provide four complete bound copies of the complete service report to the COR on all work performed on the vessel’s fire extinguishing system. This report shall include all the information shown in the reference report, including projected service requirements for 2025.

NOTE – Receipt of these service reports is required prior to receipt of the contractor’s final invoice. Payment will not be processed until they are received.

K. Final Testing and Acceptance

Rearming of the firefighting system prior to the vessel returning to service after acceptance by the COR and the USCG and submittal of all reports to the COR constitutes final acceptance of the work listed herein. Remove warning placards immediately after acceptance.

72 hours (3 working days) advance notice is required for notification of the USCG to attend and witness the final test of the firefighting system.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 14 dys. ADC FORT MIFFLIN PROJECT OFFICE

PHILIP J. BREEN

6400 HOG ISLAND ROAD

PHILADELPHIA PA 19153

2156566745 FOB: Destination

9624BQ

W912BU24R0035

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001

Job CO2 System Recertification FFP

The intent of this specification is to have the firefighting system onboard the Dredge McFarland inspected, tested, and certified for use. This system includes the fixed, semi-portable and independent CO2 systems; all portable fire extinguishers, the Ansul fire suppression system in the galley and the fixed CO2 system on the Launch.

FOB: Destination PSC CD: 1915

NET AMT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications

NOV

and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic NOV

Corporations--Representation 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule SEP

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements FEB

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for

Award

OCT

Management 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber JAN

Incident Reporting 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services

DEC

-- Representation 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense MAY

Telecommunications Equipment or Services --

Representation

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense JAN

Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY

252.225-7053 Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of

Certain

AUG

Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with MAY the 2022 Maduro Regime 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro

JAN

Regime 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang JUN

Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang JUN

Uyghur Autonomous Region 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link:

https://www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest. It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of provision)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier.

The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial 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 SAM;

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

(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''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of 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 ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of Provision)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier.

The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial 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 SAM;

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

(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''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM as soon as possible. If registration is not possible when submitting an offer or quotation, the awardee shall be registered in SAM in accordance with the requirements of clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance.

(2) 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 exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in

SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of Provision)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541990.

(2) The small business size standard is $19,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women- owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm- fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast

Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-- Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at

52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-- Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution

Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(i) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(ii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(iii) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(iv) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material

Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(v) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vi) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) ALTERNATE I (MAR

2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and corresponding size standards for this acquisition are as follows; the categories or portions these NAICS codes are assigned to are specified elsewhere in the solicitation:

NAICS code Size standard

[Contracting Officer to insert NAICS codes and size standards].

(2) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce, (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519,if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women- owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm- fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast

Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-- Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at

52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--

Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution

Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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