FormSF1449solicitation.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

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

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

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

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

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

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

QUOTES SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO

MARION.SMITH@NOAA.GOV

IF VENDOR IS NOT ABLE TO EMAIL THE QUOTE

PLEASE CONTACT MARION SMITH BY CALLING

816-268-3104.

QUOTES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE BY

THE DUE DATE AND TIME TO BE CONSIDERED

WITHIN THE DEADLINE.

0001 BASE YEAR

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

JUNE 1, 2023 THROUGH MAY 31, 2024

AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN TO BE DELIVERED

WEEKLY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS APPX. 55,200

CUBIC FEET, AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN IS AN

ESTIMATE.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PAID FOR ACTUAL

USAGE.

APPROXIMATELY 280 CYLINDERS PER YEAR

Hydrogen Gas $ ____________ per cylinder (preferred 197 cf not to exceed 300 cf)

Cubic Feet ______________ per cylinder

Delivery Fee $ _____________ per delivery (52 WEEKS)

Hazmat Charges $ _____________ per delivery

Cylinder Rent $ _________________ per cylinder per day or per month (circle one)

Additional Fees $ _________________ (identify name of fee, price, and frequency, if applicable)

Hydrogen gas shall be industrial grade with a purity of 99.9% or better.

THIS PURCHASE ORDER SHALL NOT EXCEED

THE TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED. SHOULD ANY

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND/OR PARTS BE

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE/SUPPLY,

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CONTINUE

WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER(CO). ANY SERVICES/

SUPPLIES PROVIDED WITHOUT WRITTEN

AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CO MAY RESULT

IN NON-PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR

SERVICES/SUPPLIES RENDERED. NO FUNDING

WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD

UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY A

MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER.

SHIP TO:

National Weather Service, WFO 6707 North 288th Street

1.00 LO

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VALLEY NE 68064-9443

Period of Performance: 06/01/2023 to 05/31/2024

OPT

0002 OPTION YEAR 1

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025

AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN TO BE DELIVERED

WEEKLY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS APPX. 55,200

CUBIC FEET, AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN IS AN

ESTIMATE.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PAID FOR ACTUAL

USAGE.

APPROXIMATELY 280 CYLINDERS PER YEAR

Hydrogen Gas $ ____________ per cylinder (preferred 197 cf not to exceed 300 cf)

Cubic Feet ______________ per cylinder

Delivery Fee $ _____________ per delivery (52 WEEKS)

Hazmat Charges $ _____________ per delivery

Cylinder Rent $ _________________ per cylinder per day or per month (circle one)

Additional Fees $ _________________ (identify name of fee, price, and frequency, if applicable)

Hydrogen gas shall be industrial grade with a purity of 99.9% or better.

THIS PURCHASE ORDER SHALL NOT EXCEED

THE TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED. SHOULD ANY

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND/OR PARTS BE

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE/SUPPLY,

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CONTINUE

WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER(CO). ANY SERVICES/

SUPPLIES PROVIDED WITHOUT WRITTEN

AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CO MAY RESULT

IN NON-PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR

SERVICES/SUPPLIES RENDERED. NO FUNDING

WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD

UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY A

MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER.

SHIP TO:

National Weather Service, WFO 6707 North 288th Street

VALLEY NE 68064-9443

Period of Performance: 06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 LO

OPT

0003 OPTION YEAR 2

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026

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AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN TO BE DELIVERED

WEEKLY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS APPX. 55,200

CUBIC FEET, AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN IS AN

ESTIMATE.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PAID FOR ACTUAL

USAGE.

APPROXIMATELY 280 CYLINDERS PER YEAR

Hydrogen Gas $ ____________ per cylinder (preferred 197 cf not to exceed 300 cf)

Cubic Feet ______________ per cylinder

Delivery Fee $ _____________ per delivery (52 WEEKS)

Hazmat Charges $ _____________ per delivery

Cylinder Rent $ _________________ per cylinder per day or per month (circle one)

Additional Fees $ _________________ (identify name of fee, price, and frequency, if applicable)

Hydrogen gas shall be industrial grade with a purity of 99.9% or better.

THIS PURCHASE ORDER SHALL NOT EXCEED

THE TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED. SHOULD ANY

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND/OR PARTS BE

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE/SUPPLY,

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CONTINUE

WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER(CO). ANY SERVICES/

SUPPLIES PROVIDED WITHOUT WRITTEN

AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CO MAY RESULT

IN NON-PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR

SERVICES/SUPPLIES RENDERED. NO FUNDING

WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD

UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY A

MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER.

SHIP TO:

National Weather Service, WFO 6707 North 288th Street

VALLEY NE 68064-9443

Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

OPT

0004 OPTION YEAR 3

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

JUNE 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2027

AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN TO BE DELIVERED

WEEKLY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS APPX. 55,200

CUBIC FEET, AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN IS AN

ESTIMATE.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PAID FOR ACTUAL

USAGE.

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APPROXIMATELY 280 CYLINDERS PER YEAR

Hydrogen Gas $ ____________ per cylinder (preferred 197 cf not to exceed 300 cf)

Cubic Feet ______________ per cylinder

Delivery Fee $ _____________ per delivery (52 WEEKS)

Hazmat Charges $ _____________ per delivery

Cylinder Rent $ _________________ per cylinder per day or per month (circle one)

Additional Fees $ _________________ (identify name of fee, price, and frequency, if applicable)

Hydrogen gas shall be industrial grade with a purity of 99.9% or better.

THIS PURCHASE ORDER SHALL NOT EXCEED

THE TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED. SHOULD ANY

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND/OR PARTS BE

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE/SUPPLY,

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CONTINUE

WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER(CO). ANY SERVICES/

SUPPLIES PROVIDED WITHOUT WRITTEN

AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CO MAY RESULT

IN NON-PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR

SERVICES/SUPPLIES RENDERED. NO FUNDING

WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD

UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY A

MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER.

SHIP TO:

National Weather Service, WFO 6707 North 288th Street

VALLEY NE 68064-9443

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

OPT

0005 OPTION YEAR 4

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

JUNE 1, 2027 THROUGH MAY 31, 2028

AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN TO BE DELIVERED

WEEKLY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS APPX. 55,200

CUBIC FEET, AMOUNT OF HYDROGEN IS AN

ESTIMATE.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PAID FOR ACTUAL

USAGE.

APPROXIMATELY 280 CYLINDERS PER YEAR

Hydrogen Gas $ ____________ per cylinder (preferred 197 cf not to exceed 300 cf)

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Cubic Feet ______________ per cylinder

Delivery Fee $ _____________ per delivery (52 WEEKS)

Hazmat Charges $ _____________ per delivery

Cylinder Rent $ _________________ per cylinder per day or per month (circle one)

Additional Fees $ _________________ (identify name of fee, price, and frequency, if applicable)

Hydrogen gas shall be industrial grade with a purity of 99.9% or better.

THIS PURCHASE ORDER SHALL NOT EXCEED

THE TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED. SHOULD ANY

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND/OR PARTS BE

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE/SUPPLY,

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CONTINUE

WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER(CO). ANY SERVICES/

SUPPLIES PROVIDED WITHOUT WRITTEN

AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CO MAY RESULT

IN NON-PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR

SERVICES/SUPPLIES RENDERED. NO FUNDING

WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD

UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY A

MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER.

SHIP TO:

National Weather Service, WFO 6707 North 288th Street

VALLEY NE 68064-9443

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

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Table of Contents

IT SECURITY INFORMATION

STATEMENT OF NEED

SAP EVAL 1352.213-70-hydrogen

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-13SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

52.212-4CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

52.223-3HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (FEB 2021)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2011)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-40PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

52.247-15 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING (APR 1984)

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(NOV 2021)

52.212-3OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC

2022)

52.212-5CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

52.216-2ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT--STANDARD SUPPLIES (NOV 2021)

52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1330-52.222-70NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)... 33

1330-52.232-72NOAA Transition to the Invoice Processing Platform Electronic Invoicing System (Feb 2023) 35

1330-52.237-70CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.237-71NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.237-72CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO NOAA FACILITIES (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.242-70SUBMITTAL OF INVOICES

1330-52.243-70REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2017)

1330-52.270-304NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2022)

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CLAUSES

IT SECURITY INFORMATION

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IT SECURITY INFORMATION

Security Requirements: The C&A requirements of clause CAR 1352.239-73 Security Requirements for Information Technology Resources (October 2003) does not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

STATEMENT OF NEED

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STATEMENT OF

NEED

Hydrogen for Valley, Nebraska

1. BACKGROUND

The National Weather Service (NWS) is a 24 hour, 365 day operation, and is a public safety agency.

The primary mission of the NWS is the protection of life and property. The NWS in (enter city/state) launches weather balloons routinely twice a day. Each balloon requires approximately 65 cubic feet (CF) of hydrogen. Instrumentation is attached to each balloon which provides measurements of temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, and height. This data is transmitted worldwide and used to make weather forecasts out to 10 days.

2. OBJECTIVE

The objective of the NWS is to receive and keep on-hand an adequate supply of hydrogen (up to 3136 CF, but no less than 915 CF) to perform the weather balloon launches on schedule. The supply shall be re- stocked on a weekly basis.

3. SCOPE

The Contractor is responsible for supplying hydrogen to the NWS office located at 6707 N 288th Street, Valley Nebraska 68064. The total amount of hydrogen to be delivered for the each period of this requirement (base period plus four option periods) is a minimum of 40758 CF, up to a maximum of 81,536 CF, achieved with deliveries every week of between 784 CF and 1,568 CF per delivery. There may be additional unscheduled deliveries during this period.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The base period of performance for this requirement is 12 months, beginning June 1, 2023 and ends May 31, 2024, with the options to extend up to four additional periods of one year each:

• Option 1: JUNE 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025

• Option 2: JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026

• Option 3: JUNE 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2027

• Option 4: JUNE 1, 2027 THROUGH MAY 31, 2028

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All deliveries are to be made to the NWS office at 6707 N 288th St, Valley Nebraska 68064. The point of delivery is at the Upper Air Inflation building.

6. REQUIREMENTS

Site Storage and Usage: This site will store up to 3136 CF of hydrogen on site at a time in no more than 16 individual cylinders based on an individual cylinder capacity of 196 CF.

All hydrogen must be provided in individual cylinders as the facility is not arranged to allow for other configurations. The Government has space at the delivery point to safely receive and store up to 16 cylinders of hydrogen at a time.

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Usage and correlated number of cylinders per delivery depends on how many cubic feet of hydrogen is provided in each cylinder. This also has the potential to vary if we have to launch extra balloons. Over an average seven day period, with no extra launches, we will use approximately 915 CF of hydrogen.

Initial Delivery: The Contractor shall supply 3136 CF of hydrogen on or shortly after June 1, 2023, with the actual delivery date coordinated with the Weather Forecast Office (WFO); see Points of Contacts in section 8, below.

Delivery Schedule: The delivery schedule shall be arranged upon contract award with one of the NWS points of contact listed in section 8, below. After the initial delivery, the Contractor will replenish back to 3136 CF of hydrogen on a weekly basis, in accordance with the arranged schedule, replacing all empty hydrogen cylinders with full hydrogen cylinders. The Contractor shall pick up the empty cylinders in the same trip.

If additional deliveries are required prior to the next regularly scheduled delivery, the NWS will contact the Contractor and request the additional delivery, with delivery to be completed within two business days of being contacted. The delivery schedule shall be arranged upon contract award with one of the NWS points of contact listed in paragraph 8 below.

Balloon launches occur twice a day, every day of the year, regardless of holidays. Therefore, the delivery schedule needs to be maintained regardless of holidays. If a holiday falls on a scheduled delivery day and the Contractor is not able to complete a regularly scheduled delivery, the Contractor shall make arrangements in advance for an alternate delivery date. The Contractor will contact the NWS office if a delivery is going to be delayed for any other reason.

In the event the Contractor is unable to provide a scheduled delivery, the Contractor is responsible for communicating the shortage to the NWS as soon as possible, but no less than two days prior to the next scheduled delivery. If the Contractor is unable to find a reasonable supply in time to fill the requirement, the NWS reserves the right to purchase hydrogen from another supplier outside of this contract.

Performing Deliveries: The Contractor shall contact NWS personnel at this location when arriving for a delivery. The loading area is the upper air shelter located at facility address 6707 N 288th Street, Valley Nebraska 68064. The loading area will remain clear of obstructions and all safety rules shall be followed.

Cylinders can be rolled from a truck lift gate to its delivery point. NWS personnel will remain with driver throughout the delivery unlocking and locking doors as needed. NWS personnel will not assist with loading or unloading of cylinders.

The Contractor shall ensure the bottles are securely strapped to the stand at delivery and placed in an orderly/neat and clean fashion with cap loose and nozzle facing out. The Contractor shall perform the deliveries in such a manner that there will be minimal interruption to or interference with the normal operation of Government business on the premises.

Evidence of Delivery: The Driver shall provide evidence of delivery by way of receipt signed by an NWS representative at the time of delivery. A copy of the signed receipt shall also be attached to the associated invoice when mailed.

Compliance: If any of the deliveries do not conform to contract requirements (i.e. a delivery results in less than full replenishment of hydrogen to 3136 CF, or delivery results in unsafe conditions on-site, etc.), the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to bring the delivery into conformity with contract

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requirements within 24 hours’ notice, at no increase in contract amount (i.e. without additional delivery charges).

Transition Period: If this contract is awarded to other than the incumbent Contractor, then prior to the first day of the contract, the new Contractor and one of the agency points of contact, listed in section 8 below, shall establish the delivery schedule, including coordinating the initial delivery to coincide with the pickup of cylinders by the former contractor. Likewise, upon completion of this contract, if the new follow-on contract is awarded to other than the current Contractor, the current Contractor shall participate in the transition coordination efforts in order to minimize the risk of a missed balloon launch due to the hydrogen being unavailable at the launch site. The end-of-contract transition period may include a lighter delivery in the final weeks of the contract.

7. SAFETY AND SECURITY

All rules concerning safety, not smoking and the security of the property must be observed at all times.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be provided by the Contractor to the MIC or ASA at each office, where the information will be kept on file in accordance with applicable guidelines of the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard. Requirements pertaining to recordkeeping will be strictly followed, with copy(s) provided to MIC as necessary and upon request.

8. POINTS OF CONTACT

The Government contacts at the NWS office in Valley, Nebraska are:

Observation Program Leader – Joni Brand Administrative Support Assistant – Jennifer Clason Meteorologist In Charge – Suzanne Fortin

9. INVOICING

The Contractor will invoice in arrears for deliveries and related surcharges. Cylinder rent will be invoiced monthly in arrears. The invoice must include the following items:

a. Name and address of the contractor, which must be the same as that on the Purchase Order

b. Invoice date and invoice number

c. Purchase Order number and associated line item number from the Purchase Order

d. Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of supplies delivered, and date of delivery

e. Evidence of delivery by way of receipt signed by NWS representative at the time of delivery

f. Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice (a defective invoice is one that does not meet all the above requirements)

The invoices may be sent to the following address:

National Weather Service Attention: ASA 6707 N 288th Street Valley, Nebraska 68064

SAP EVAL 1352.213-70-hydrogen

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1352.213-70 EVALUATION UTILIZING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (APR 2010)

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. This is a firm fixed price purchase order. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

(1) Past Performance. The offeror’s past performance showing work performed on similar or related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

Contractors must provide a list of at least two but no more than three contacts, including name, address, and phone numbers, past government contracts, if available for similar work performed in accordance with the statement of work.

(2) Price. The line items shall be used to determine low price. This shall include line items 1-5 which shall include pricing for a 6 month option under FAR 52.217-8.

(End of clause)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(Reference 52.204-9)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-16)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-18)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023) (Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) (Reference 52.212-4)

52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (FEB 2021)

(Reference 52.223-3)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2011)

(Reference 52.223-5)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.232-18)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023) (Reference 52.232-40)

National Weather Service 6707 N 288th Street, Valley Nebraska 68064

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.237-1)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) (Reference 52.237-2)

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

(Reference 52.242-15)

52.247-15 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.247-15)

National Weather Service 6707 N 288th Street, Valley Nebraska 68064

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.247-34)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

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1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.233-71)

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 and Commercial Services. 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.

(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) Representations. 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. (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--

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(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

(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)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

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

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB)concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or

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interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except

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

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L.

110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"

(1) Means a small business concern

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration

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is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002," means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)", means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs _________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

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.

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 electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting 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). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern; or

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 125.18(b)(1) and (2). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern participating in

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the joint venture shall provide representation of its service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern status.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it [square] is, [square] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1));

and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246 --

(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [_] has, [_] has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii) It [_] has, [_] has not, filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [_] has developed and has on file, [_] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor(41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii) It [_] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid…