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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 9 Months Psychometric Scientific Support

FFP

PWS 4.0 through 4.5 FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: H9821072018

NET AMT

0002 9 Months

ECL

FFP

PWS 4.6 - English Comprehension Level Test

0003 9 Months

DLPT

FFP

PWS 4.7 - Defense Language Proficiency Tests

0004 9 Months

DELTAP

FFP

PWS 4.8 - Defense Language Testing and Assessment Project

Travel

COST

Do not bid. The Government will assign a not to exceed amount at the time of award.

ESTIMATED COST

1001 12 Months OPTION Psychometric Scientific Support

FFP

PWS 4.0 through 4.5

1002 12 Months

OPTION ECL

FFP

1003 12 Months

OPTION DLPT

FFP

1004 12 Months

OPTION DELTAP

FFP

OPTION Travel

COST

Do not bid. The Government will assign a not to exceed amount at the time of

2001 12 Months OPTION Psychometric Scientific Support

FFP

2002 12 Months

OPTION ECL

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2003 12 Months

OPTION DLPT

FFP

2004 12 Months

OPTION DELTAP

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Do not bid. The Government will assign a not to exceed amount at the time of

3001 12 Months OPTION Psychometric Scientific Support

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3002 12 Months

OPTION ECL

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3003 12 Months

OPTION DLPT

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3004 12 Months

OPTION DELTAP

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OPTION Travel

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Do not bid. The Government will assign a not to exceed amount at the time of

4001 12 Months OPTION Psychometric Scientific Support

FFP

4002 12 Months

OPTION ECL

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4003 12 Months

OPTION DLPT

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4004 12 Months

OPTION DELTAP

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OPTION Travel

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Do not bid. The Government will assign a not to exceed amount at the time of

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

A. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer: TBD at contract award

4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 03E25 Alexandria, VA 22350 E-mail:

Contract Specialist: Hector E. Monge 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 03E25

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The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery or any other terms and conditions of the contract. Reference DFARS clause 252.201-7000 (Contracting Officer’s Representative).

B. ADMINISTRATION, ACCOUNTING, AND APPROPRIATION DATA

The Administration office and Accounting & Appropriation Data will be specified at the time of award.

C. CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION

The Contract type shall be Firm-Fixed Price. The period of Performance shall be from date of award through nine months for the base period,with four 12-month option periods.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) Psychometric Scientific and Technical Support for the

Defense Language Program (DLP) Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) requires Psychometric Scientific and Technical Support for Defense Language Program (DLP) Tests.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Foreign and English language proficiency testing are critical for certification for job and training qualification, and in some cases for awarding bonus pay in the DoD.

DLNSEO is responsible for policy regarding language testing, and has oversight of the test development programs in the DoD.

2.1 DLNSEO oversees foreign language test development with the Defense Language

Proficiency Tests (DLPTs) developed by the Defense Language Institute Foreign

Language Center (DLIFLC) in Monterey, California. The DLPT are tests of foreign language reading and listening proficiency and provide scores according to the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Scale. DLPTs exist in sixty-one languages, and are computer delivered. These tests exist in both multiple choice and constructed response formats; in addition, a computer adaptive form is in development.

2.2 DLNSEO also oversees English language testing programs at the Defense Language

Institute English Language Center (DLIELC), which rely on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test, a web-delivered computer adaptive test (CAT).

The ECL is used to place non-native English speaking students into appropriate levels of English classes, and to assess when they are prepared to attend technical training courses, which are delivered in English.

2.3 Additional programs under DLNSEO’s oversight include the Language Flagship, Boren Scholars and Boren Fellows, and Project Global Officer (Project GO), which provide scholarships to students studying critical languages. DLNSEO also supports language training and testing at the military academies, and English language training for non-native English speaking professionals through the English for Heritage Language Speakers program. All of these programs make use of proficiency-based foreign language assessments for entrance, progress and end-of-training assessments.

2.4 In order to obtain advice from high level language testing and psychometric professionals, DLNSEO has convened the Defense Language Testing and Assessment Project (DELTAP) to provide feedback on Defense Language Testing Program (DLTP) activities. The DELTAP supports the OSD (Personnel and Readiness)/DoD Senior Language Authority by providing testing advice and guidance to DLNSEO that ensures high test validity, reliability, security, and quality.

3.0 SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management and materials necessary to provide psychometric support for DLP tests.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall:

4.1 Review current testing and test development practices, outline recommendations for improvement and assist in the execution of those recommendations.

4.2 Assist in the improvement and development of computer adaptive tests (CAT).

Make recommendations for updating the CAT ECL and provide advice to DLIELC computer programmers and the Office of People Analytics (OPA) in order to implement those changes.

4.3 Observe two foreign language standard setting studies per contract year. Provide report upon completion of study.

4.4 Ensure that those personnel providing direct psychometric support possess a doctorate degree in psychometrics, educational measurement, quantitative psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, psychological measurement, statistics, or testing methodology and have a minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in data or test analysis or psychometrics. Personnel should also have a minimum of two years of experience in customer service.

4.5 Participate in bi-weekly telephone calls that may include DLNSEO, DLIFLC, DLIELC and OPA to discuss projects and make recommendations on psychometric issues related to test development.

4.6 English Comprehension Level (ECL) test:

4.6.1 Examine and evaluate all methods for item development procedures, including item pretesting design, calibration, form construction, and equating.

4.6.2 Evaluate CAT ECL item selection and scoring algorithms. Monitor item bank usage and item exposure. Document the reliability of CAT ECL scores.

4.6.3 Analyze and prescribe the number of items that need to be developed annually.

Recommend the criteria for identifying deficient items. Recommend formal quality control methods for test construction and delivery. Assist in the assembly of item banks to be used in CAT administrations.

4.6.4 Conduct a validation study of the ECL, which will enable DLIELC to demonstrate whether the ECL test can be used for the purposes for which it was designed, namely placing students into appropriate class levels and demonstrating readiness for follow-on training conducted in English. Provide report upon the completion of the validation study.

4.6.5 Constructing a validity framework document for the ECL by conducting monthly telephone meetings with stakeholders, allocating sections to be prepared and/or reviewed, and compiling the final document.

4.7 Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPTs):

4.7.1 Process and analyze data provided by the government from field trials of multiple choice items on the DLPT. Perform Item Response Theory (IRT) re-calibrations of tests based on operational data. Provide documentation in Word format of all processes undertaken. Make recommendations to strengthen current practices.

4.7.2 Evaluate test items and make recommendations to strengthen test item generation and review procedures.

4.7.3 Evaluate data from standard setting studies for the DLPT in order to inform determination of cut scores on new tests and adjustment of cut scores on existing tests. Provide documentation of all processes undertaken. Make recommendations to improve current practices.

4.7.4 Provide consultation and analytic support to improve the development and evaluation processes for the DLPT.

4.7.5 Assist in the construction of standard operating procedures for current and future testing programs based on current psychometric best practices.

4.7.6 Construct a validity framework document for the DLPT by conducting bi-weekly telephone meetings with stakeholders, allocating sections to be prepared and/or reviewed, and compiling the final document.

4.8 Defense Language Testing and Assessment Project (DELTAP)

4.8.1 Participate in four, one-day meetings of the DELTAP. Contractor shall make presentations at each DELTAP meeting of work accomplished in accordance with the published agenda. Contractor shall provide written summaries of work accomplished (in MS Word or PDF format) and a PowerPoint document as read-aheads at least two weeks prior to each DELTAP meeting.

4.8.1.1 Progress on ECL developments at DLIELC shall be presented at two one-day meetings a year, one in San Antonio, Texas and one at the DLNSEO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.

4.8.1.2 Progress on DLPT developments at DLIFLC shall be presented at two one-day meetings a year, one in Monterey, California and one at the DLNSEO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.

4.8.2 Yearly Technical Report: The contractor shall provide a report at the end of the period of performance with summaries of the work completed at DLIFLC and DLIELC. In addition, the report will contain recommendations for maintaining the Defense Language Testing Program and any recommendations for further improvement.

4.8.3 Weekly Status Reports: The contractor shall provide a weekly update on the project work status. The report will be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

4.8.4 Participate in a Post-Award Conference. This meeting shall provide an introduction between Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and test security issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, as well as provide an opportunity to identify and resolve any potential issues. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The Contractor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference for government review.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

DELIVERABLE REF. COMPLETION DATE

Provide Draft and Report on Standard Setting Studies

4.3 Twice per contract year and report is due

within 21 days of standard setting study.

Draft report is due within 12 days of study.

Deliver Evaluation of CAT ECL Item Selection and Scoring Algorithm, As Well As Documentation of the Reliability of CAT ECL Scores

4.6.2 Within 21 days of the end of each quarter.

Provide Draft and Report on Validation Study of ECL

4.6.4 Within 30 days of conclusion of validation

study. Draft report is due within 15 days of the study.

Lead the Process of Constructing a Validity Framework Document for the ECL. Compile the Final Document.

4.6.5 Deliver final report two weeks prior to the

expiration of the award. Submit draft report 24 days before award expiration.

Provide Written Documentation for All DLPT Analysis Performed.

4.7.1 Submit final analysis within 30 days of

analysis completion. Provide draft within 20 days of completion.

Provide Documentation Related to Evaluation of DLPT Standard Setting Studies

4.7.3 Within 30 days of conclusion of the

standard setting study

Lead the Process of Constructing a Validity Framework Document for the DLPT. Compile the Final Document.

4.7.6 Deliver two weeks prior to the expiration of

the award. Submit draft report 24 days before award expiration.

Progress Reports on DLIELC ECL Test Development

4.8.1.1 Provide fourteen days prior to each semi-

annual DELTAP meeting

Progress Reports on DLIFLC DLPT Development

4.8.1.2 Provide fourteen days prior to each semi-

annual DELTAP meeting

Yearly Technical Report 4.8.2 Deliver two weeks prior to the expiration of the award each year. Submit draft report 24 days before award expiration.

Weekly Status Report 4.8.3 Deliver once a week, every Friday.

Post Award Conference 4.8.4 Within 14 days of contract award.

Post Award Conference Summary 4.8.4 Within seven days of Post Award

Conference.

6.0 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The Contractor shall report all contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for DLNSEO via a secure data collection site. The Contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs from 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

http://www.ecmra.mil/.

7.0 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Travel costs will include travel to DLIFLC and DLIELC to enable the Contractor to work with the testing staffs of those institutions in order to obtain test data and information on current testing procedures, advise test development and programming staff as necessary, and plan the presentations for DELTAP meetings. The Contractor shall make up to six, four-day trips to each location.

7.2 In addition, Contractor staff shall make not more than four, two to three day trips to present at DELTAP meetings. The Government anticipates that the Contractor will make one trip to travel to DLIELC in San Antonio, Texas, one trip to DLIFLC in Monterey, California and two trips to the DLNSEO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.

7.3 Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized). Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g. airfare and hotel/lodging receipts) as well as any receipts valued at or above $75.00. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses. Contractor shall submit a travel request with appropriate estimates to obtain advance approval from the COR at least two weeks before the scheduled event.

8.0 SECURITY CLEARANCE

Not required as the effort is unclassified.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

The Government will provide data such as test scores and standard setting panelists’ ratings that are required to accomplish the stated requirements.

10.0 QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum, provide a method for performing inspections;

identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints; and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

11.1 The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods described below are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

11.1.1 Periodic Surveillance. This action occurs when the COR or other Government official observes a deficiency. Examples include evidence from accidents, incidents, or delays.

Regardless of where in the line-of-duty the COR observes contractual procedures not being followed, he/she has an obligation to document and report the deficiency to the Contracting Officer.

11.1.2 Customer Complaint Surveillance. This action is instituted when the COR receives a complaint from a stakeholder regarding contractor service. The COR will obtain the complaint in writing and then conduct an investigation to determine its validity. If the complaint is deemed valid, the COR will immediately notify the Contracting Officer for action. The COR will notify both the Contract Manager and the complainant of the Government’s response to their complaint.

11.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the COR or CO will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the contractor’s corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

11.3 Performance Requirement Summary (PRS). The PRS is a list of critical tasks that must be performed by the Contractor, the performance threshold, and the method of surveillance the COR will use to validate/inspect these tasks. Inspection of each task will be documented in the COR folder.

PRS Table:

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph

Performance Threshold

Observe two foreign language standard setting studies per contract year.

4.3 Conducted twice per contract

year and report shall be delivered within 21 days of standard setting study with no more than two errors.

Report draft will be submitted within 12 days of study with no more than five errors.

Evaluate CAT ECL item 4.6.2 Evaluation of CAT ECL item selection and scoring algorithms. Monitor item bank usage and item exposure quarterly.

Document the reliability of CAT ECL scores quarterly.

selection and scoring algorithm shall be delivered within 21 days after the end of each quarter with no more than three errors.

Documentation of the reliability of CAT ECL scores shall be provided within 21 days after the end of the quarter with no more than three errors.

Conduct a validation study upon the fielding of the

CAT ECL.

4.6.4 Provide report within 30

days of the completion of the validation study with no more than four errors.

Submit draft report within 15 days of the completion of validation study with no more than nine errors.

Lead the process of constructing a validity framework document for the

ECL.

4.6.5 Conduct monthly telephone

meetings with stakeholders.

Do not keep stakeholders waiting more than three minutes from scheduled start time.

Submit final report and documentation two weeks prior to the expiration of the award with no more than three errors.

Submit draft final report 24 days prior to the expiration of the award with no more than eight errors.

Process and analyze data provided by the government from field trials of multiple choice items on the DLPT.

4.7.1 Provide written documentation

for all DLPT analysis within 30 days of completion with no more than three errors.

Deliver draft analysis within 20 days of completion with no more than eight errors.

Evaluate test items and make recommendations to strengthen test item generation and review procedures.

4.7.2 Provide timely and efficient

analysis to stakeholders. 75% of inquiries answered within two weeks; remaining 25% within one week. DLNSEO receives no more than two complaints from stakeholders.

Provide consultation and analytic support to improve

4.7.4 Provide timely and efficient

analysis to stakeholders. 75% the development and evaluation processes for the

DLPT.

of inquiries answered within two weeks; remaining 25% within one week. DLNSEO receives no more than two complaints from stakeholders.

Lead the process of constructing a validity framework document for the

DLPT.

4.7.6 Conduct bi-weekly telephone

meetings with stakeholders.

Do not keep stakeholders waiting more than three minutes from scheduled start time.

Submit final report and documentation two weeks prior to the expiration of the award with no more than three errors.

Submit draft final report 24 days prior to the expiration of the award with no more than eight errors.

Participate in four meetings of the DELTAP.

4.8.1 Make presentations at each

meeting of work accomplished IAW agenda with no more than three errors.

Provide progress reports for DLIELC and DLIFLC two weeks prior to each meeting with no more than three errors.

Yearly Technical Report 4.8.2 Submit final report and documentation two weeks prior to the expiration of the award with no more than three errors.

Submit draft final report 24 days prior to the expiration of the award with no more than eight errors.

Weekly Status Report 4.8.3 Deliver every Friday via e-mail with no more than two errors. Report cannot be more than one day late 10% of the time.

Trip/Travel Report 7.3 Provide travel voucher and documentation within 30 days of trip with no more than two errors. No more than two revisions will be considered for the travel voucher.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1:

OFFERORS SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REGARDING PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

1. SAM: Any Offeror that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-33 and DFARS Clauses 252.201-7000 and 252.204-7004 Alt A, prior to contract award. Registration information can be found at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

2. Communication: Solicitation information and amendments will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Offerors may email written questions requesting clarification of the Request for Proposal (RFP) to the Contract Specialist, Hector E Monge, at: hector.e.monge.civ@mail.mil. Please use the solicitation number in the Subject line. No information concerning this solicitation or requests for clarification will be provided in response to telephone calls. Questions will be received up to 11:00 AM Eastern on July 17, 2017. Questions received after this time and date may not be answered.

3. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

4. Proposal Submissions: All proposal submissions in response to this solicitation must be received no later than 11:00 AM Eastern on August 7, 2017. Proposals received after the aforementioned date and time will not be evaluated; therefore, not considered for award. No electronic submissions will be accepted. Submit proposals to the address below:

DHRA/PK

Attn: Hector E Monge Solicitation No. H98210-17-R-0025 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 03E25

NOTE: If hand delivering proposal, contact the Contract Specialist via email at least five business days prior to the due date for delivery instructions.

Proposal: Offerors shall submit one (1) CD containing a complete copy of proposal volumes as well as hardcopies separated into the three (3) volumes. Each volume shall be submitted in individual folders/binders as follows:

A. VOLUME I – Business: Offerors shall submit one hard copy of Volume I. This volume shall include:

i. Signed copy of the Standard Form 1449, with blocks 17 and 30 completed.

ii. Signed copy of the Standard Form 30 of any amendments issued against this RFP.

iii. Offeror’s DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax ID number.

iv. Completed Representations and Certifications of Offeror (FAR Clause 52.212-3 Alt I and DFARS Clause DFARS 252.212-7000).

v. All fill-in clauses that require an offeror’s response.

A. VOLUME II – Technical: Offerors shall submit one original and three hard copies of

Volume II. This volume shall include items i-iii below. The total page count for this volume shall not exceed 40 single-sided pages, inclusive of any table of contents, appendices, attachments etc. The Government will only review up to the 40th page of this volume, therefore, any pages beyond will not be evaluated. Margins shall not be less than ½ inch and shall not exceed 8.5 x 11 page size. Font may be Times New Roman or Arial with not less than eleven pitch.

B.

i. Technical Proposal: This section shall address the technical requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Evaluation Factors at Attachment A.

ii. Past Performance Questionnaires: Offerors shall submit no more than three relevant and recent past performance references utilizing the Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (PPQ) at Attachment B. Each PPQ shall include no more than one contract per reference. Note: Offeror’s are responsible to read additional instructions at Attachment B.

The Government will utilize the references submitted to obtain additional performance information on the Offeror. Subcontractors Past Performance will not be reviewed. Should the Offeror possess no relevant past performance, a written statement shall be provided by the Offeror so indicating. In this case, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will be assigned a rating of Unknown Confidence.

iii. Project Management, Staffing Plan, Quality Control Plan: Offerors shall provide a Plan in accordance with the PWS, Evaluation Factors, Criteria, and Rating Methods.

C. VOLUME III – Price Proposal: Offerors shall submit one hard copy of Volume III.

This volume shall include a Unit Price and Total Amount for each CLIN. All pricing proposed by the Offeror shall be firm-fixed price. As supporting documentation to the prices proposed in the Schedule, Offerors shall include a description of the labor categories porposed, the estimated number of labor hours, and the Offeror’s fully burdened labor rates. Identify price discounts included in the price proposal. Offerors shall use the Pricing Template at Attachment C of this Solicitation.

i. Proposed labor categories and fully burdened labor rates and hours for the Base and all Option periods.

ii. A brief description of each proposed labor category.

Note: Price Evaluation Approach: The Government will evaluate offers for award purpose by adding the total of all CLIN/ELIN prices, including all options. The offeror’s total price for the purpose of evaluation shall include the base period, 1st option, 2nd option, 3rd option, 4th option. Only offerors’ base and four options will be evaluated. Proposed price will be reviewed to determine if the estimate is adequate, complete, and reasonable to assess the offeror's understanding of the solicitation.

As part of the price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (See FAR Clause 52.217-8) utilizing the Optional 6 month period of performance, which should reflect a price of ½ the 4th option period.

(END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: See Attachment A.

Technical and past performance, when combined, are Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost.

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

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

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52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at https://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

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

“Administrative merits determination” means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Arbitral award or decision” means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Civil judgment” means—

(1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“DOL Guidance” means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: ``Guidance for Executive Order 13673, `Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ''. The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces.

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

“Enforcement agency” means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are--

(1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for--

(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;

(ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;

(iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act;

(iv) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act;

(v) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and

(vi) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors);

(2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for--

(i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and

(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;

(3) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for--

(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

(ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and

(iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity);

(4) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and

(5) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for--

(i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

(ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

(iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and

(iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act).

"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 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).

“Labor compliance agreement” means an agreement entered into between a contractor or subcontractor and an enforcement agency to address appropriate remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to increase compliance with the labor laws, or other related matters.

“Labor laws” means the following labor laws and E.O.s:

(1) The Fair Labor Standards Act.

(2) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

(3) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.

(4) The National Labor Relations Act.

(5) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.

(6) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act.

(7) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity).

(8) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

(9) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.

(10) The Family and Medical Leave Act.

(11) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

(12) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

(13) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.

(14) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors).

(15) Equivalent State laws as defined in the DOL Guidance. (The only equivalent State laws implemented in the FAR are OSHA-approved State Plans, which can be found at www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/approved_state_plans.html).

“Labor law decision” means an administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment, which resulted from a violation of one or more of the laws listed in the definition of ``labor laws''.

“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.

“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" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“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 business concern" means a concern which 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 whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"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 its stock is owned by one or more women; or

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

“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.

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