SOLICITATION_PACKAGE.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

HSCG40-17-Q-61050

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

4/25/2017

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Kelly Wyatt, Contracting Officer

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

410-582-4720

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

MAY 23, 2017

2:00 PM EST

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

HUBZONE SMALL SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

BUSINESS

EDWOSB 334511

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SIZE STANDARD:

SMALL BUSINESS 8 (A) 1,250 Employees

USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center

C&P3-SSP-ISVS

707 E. Ordnance Road Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

N/A

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See Page 8 Kelly Wyatt, Contracting Officer 410-582-4720 Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

U.S. Coast Guard Yard P.O. Box 4122 Chesapeake, VA 23327-4122

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

See Attached Pages 2 through 36

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

To be funded under individual delivery orders

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ONE

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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. OFFER

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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

KELLY A. WYATT

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 mailto:Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil

HSCG40-17-Q-61050

ADDEDNUM TO STANDARD FORM 1449

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CLIN 0001 - CNC Horizontal Boring and Milling Machine – Contractor shall supply one (1) each CNC horizontal boring and milling machine meeting the MINIMUM functional, performance, and operational characteristics identified in the attached Statement of work, Attachment 1. The price proposed shall include all costs associated with delivering the machine to Baltimore, MD.

1 Each @ $_______________ = $_______________

CLIN 0002 – Technical Support – Contractor shall provide on-site technical support for delivery and installation of the

CNC horizontal boring and milling machine in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The price for this

CLIN shall be the fixed price the Government is obligated to pay for a standard eight (8) hour workday.

8 HOURS @ $________/Hour X 3 days = $______________

CLIN 0003 – Maintenance Manuals and Drawings– Contractor shall supply a standard commercial maintenance manual and electrical, mechanical, and foundation drawings for the CNC horizontal boring and milling machine.

1 Each = Not Separately Priced

CLIN 0004 – Training – Contractor shall provide on-site operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting training, for up to seven (7) Operators in accordance with the requirements identified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The price for this CLIN shall be the fixed price the Government is obligated to pay for a standard eight (8) hour workday.

Training shall not exceed five (5) days.

8 HOURS @ $_______/Hour X 5 days = $_____________

If travel is required during performance of these CLINs, the Contractor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize overall travel costs by taking advantage of discounted airfare rates available through advance purchase.

Charges associated with itinerary changes and cancellations under nonrefundable airline tickets are reimbursable as long as the changes are driven by work requirement. Travel performed for personal convenience or daily travel to and from the contractor’s normal work site shall not be reimbursable. Cost for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred, shall be reimbursed in accordance with the FTR and FAR 31.205-46. The USCG shall not reimburse indirect costs such as G&A, burdens, miles on personal car to and from the airport, or labor costs to and from the travel destination. Contractors shall be required to submit all receipts to be reviewed and approved by the Contracting

Officer prior to submitting invoices for reimbursement.

PACKAGING AND MARKING

PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, AND MARKING

The CNC machine to be delivered under this contract shall be individually preserved, packaged, and marked in accordance with standard commercial practices. Shipping containers shall be suitable for handling with a forklift truck or crane. Any loose components intended for use during installation shall be packaged together, labeled for their intended use, and packaged within the equipment unit container.

Each container shall be marked, in legible black lettering, with the following information:

Item Name

Part Number

Gross Weight

Contract Number

Quantity and Unit of Issue

Condition “A”

U.S. Coast Guard SFLC Material

PACKING LIST

All material shipped or delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center under this contract must be accompanied by an itemized packing list that clearly identifies all contents within the container including stock number, item name, part number, contract number, quantity, and unit of issue.

MARKING OF WARRANTED ITEMS

The contactor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered, or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies, of the existence of the warranty. Markings may be brief but should include (i) a brief statement that a warranty exists; (ii) the substance of the warranty; (iii) its duration; and (iv) whom to notify if the supplies are found to be defective. For commercial items, the contractor’s trade practice in warranty marking is acceptable if sufficient information is presented for supply personnel and users to identify warranted supplies.

NOTE

Failure to prepare for shipment any item, and/or mark all packages, boxes, etc., as indicated herein shall result in rejection of the shipment and return of the shipment at the contractor’s expense.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies APR 1984

U.S. COAST GUARD INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (DESTINATION)

Inspection shall take place at destination and shall be contingent upon verification of no damage in transit, correctness and completeness of the order, and conformance to preservation, packaging, packing, and marking requirements. Final acceptance shall be contingent upon successful installation and operation of the machine.

FAR 52.246-15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE (APR 1984)

(a) When authorized in writing by the cognizant Contract Administration Office (CAO), the Contractor shall ship with a

Certificate of Conformance any supplies for which the contract would otherwise require inspection at source. In no case shall the Government’s right to inspect supplies under the inspection provisions of this contract be prejudiced. Shipments of such supplies will not be made under this contract until use of the Certificate of Conformance has been authorized in writing by the CAO, or inspection and acceptance have occurred.

(b) The Contractor’s signed certificate shall be attached to or included on the top copy of the inspection or receiving report distributed to the payment office or attached to the CAO copy when contract administration (Block 10 of the DD

Form 250) is performed by the Defense Contract Administration Services. In addition, a copy of the signed certificate shall also be attached to or entered on copies of the inspection or receiving report accompanying the shipment.

(c) The Government has the right to reject defective supplies or services within a reasonable time after delivery by written notification to the Contractor. The Contractor shall in such event promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected supplies or services at the Contractor’s expense.

(d) The certificate shall read as follows:

I certify that on ______ [insert date], the ____ [insert Contractor’s name] furnished the supplies or services called for by Contract No._____ via ____ [Carrier] on ________ [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification (part number), and are in the quantity shown on this or on the attached acceptance document.

Date of Execution: _____________________________

Signature: _____________________________________

Title: _________________________________________ http://www.acquisition.gov/

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1988)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work APR 1984

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

52.247-42 C.i.f. Destination APR 1984

FAR 52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (JUNE 1997)

a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY WITHIN DAYS AFTER…….

0001 CNC Horizontal Boring and Milling

Machine

1 each 120 calendar days after award

0002 Technical Support 1 Job Within 7 calendar days of delivery; exact date to be coordinated.

0003 Maintenance Manual and Drawings 1 each TO BE DELIVERED WITH CLIN 0001

0004 Training 1 Job Within 7 calendar days of delivery; exact date to be coordinated.

The Government will evaluate equally, as regards time of delivery, offers that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule, when an offeror offers an earlier delivery schedule than required above. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply.

OFFEROR'S PROPOSED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

CLIN DESCRIPTION EST. QTY WITHIN DAYS AFTER…….

0001 CNC Horizontal Boring and Milling

Machine

1 each ______ calendar days after award

0002 Technical Support 1 Job Within _____ calendar days of delivery; exact date to be coordinated.

0003 Maintenance Manual and Drawings 1 each TO BE DELIVERED WITH CLIN 0001

0004 Training 1 Job Within _____ calendar days of delivery; exact date to be coordinated.

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(b) Attention is directed to the Contract Award provision of the solicitation that provides that a written award or acceptance of offer mailed, or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, results in a binding contract. The

Government will mail or otherwise furnish to the offeror an award or notice of award not later than the day award is dated.

Therefore, the offeror should compute the time available for performance beginning with the actual date of award, rather than the date the written notice of award is received from the Contracting Officer through the ordinary mails. However, the Government will evaluate an offer that proposes delivery based on the Contractor's date of receipt of the contract or notice of award by adding (1) five calendar days for delivery of the ward through the ordinary mails, or (2) one working day if the solicitation states that the contract or notice of award will be transmitted electronically. (The term "working day" excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.) If, as so computed, the offered delivery date is later than the required delivery date, the offer may be determined unacceptable and may be rejected.

PLACE OF DELIVERY – DESTINATION

(A) Delivery shall be made to the following address:

U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center

Building #8A

2401 Hawkins Point Road

Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

M/F: Contract Number:

NOTE: The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to schedule delivery. The

Government shall provide the equipment necessary to facilitate offloading of equipment.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Contracting Officer or authorized representative, Kelly Wyatt, located at the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces

Logistics Center, C&P3-SSD-ISVS, 707 E. Ordnance Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000, shall be the contract administrator of this contract.

INVOICING REQUIREMENTS

(a) All information set forth in FAR Clause 52.212-4(g) must be included in an invoice for it to constitute a proper invoice.

(b) An original invoice shall be submitted to the following designated payment office:

U.S. Coast Guard

P.O. Box 4122

Chesapeake, VA 23327-4122

M/F: Contract Number: {To be furnished at the time of award}

Failure to submit invoices directly to this office will delay prompt payment of your invoice. A copy of any invoice submitted for payment must also be forwarded to the Contracting Officer clearly marked “Information only.”

**NOTE: Contractor's may submit invoices by email via FIN-SMB-YardTeam@uscg.mil mailto:FIN-SMB-YardTeam@uscg.mil

RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL(S) WHO CAN RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF AN IMPROPER

INVOICE AND ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INVOICE

For use in the event your firm receives a contract as a result of this solicitation, designate below the responsible official(s) who can receive notification of an improper invoice and answer questions regarding the invoice.

NAME: _______________________________

TITLE: _______________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ____________________

UNAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any person employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise other than the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative acting within the limits of their authority.

A Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be designated in writing to the Contractor and shall set forth the scope of their authority.

(b) No information, other than that which may be contained in an authorized amendment to this purchase instrument duly issued by the Contracting Officer, which may be received from any person employed by the Government or otherwise will be considered as grounds for deviation from any stipulations of the purchase instruments or referenced drawings and/or specifications contained herein.

REQUIRED STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract, the quality of all supplies and services rendered hereunder shall conform to the highest standards in the relevant profession, trade, or field of endeavor. All supplies and services shall be rendered or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade, or field, and holding any licenses required by law.

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistic Center (SFLC) will monitor and evaluate the successful offerors past performance of this contract and prepare a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) in accordance with FAR

Part 42.1502. All information contained in this assessment may be used, within the limitations of FAR 42.1502, by the government for future source selections and in accordance with FAR 15.304, when past performance is an evaluation factor for award.

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

(a) GENERAL: The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistic Center (SFLC) will monitor and evaluate the successful offerors past performance of this contract and prepare a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) in accordance with FAR Part 42.1502. All information contained in this assessment may be used, within the limitations of

FAR 42.1502, by the government for future source selections and in accordance with FAR 15.304, when past performance is an evaluation factor for award.

(b) NOTIFICATION: Upon completion of the contract, the contractor will be notified of the assessment. The contractor will be allowed 60 days to respond to the SFLC’s assessment of its performance entered into CPARS. The contractor’s response, if any, will be made part of the CPAR system.

(c) INFORMATION: Information included in the CPAR may include, but is not limited to, the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship; the contractor’s record of forecasting and controlling costs; the contractor’s adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; the contractor’s record of integrity and business ethics, and generally, the contractor’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

(d) RELEASE OF DATA: CPARS information is considered business sensitive and will not be released except: (1) to other Federal procurement activities which request it; (2) when SFLC must release pursuant to a Freedom of

Information Act (FOIA) request; or (3) when prior written consent is requested and obtained from the contractor.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

CONTRACT APPROVAL

This contract is subject to the written approval of the Chief of Contracting Office, U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces

Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000, and shall not be binding until so approved.

HSAR 3052.212-70 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO DHS ACQUISITION

OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2012)

The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The provision or clause in effect based on the applicable regulation cited on the date the solicitation is issued applies unless otherwise stated herein. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference:

_X____ 3052.205-70 Advertisement, Publicizing Awards, and Releases.

_X____ 3052.242.72 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

_X____ 3052.247-72 F.O.B. Destination Only.

FAR 52.212-5 – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2017)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C.

3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_X__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)

(41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010)

(Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

_X__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-

117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41

U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved]

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_X__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned

Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible

Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X__ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).

_X__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X__ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

_X__ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_X__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

_X__ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

_X__ (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016).

___ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42

U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016)

(E.O.13693).

___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun

2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and

13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X__ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O.

13513).

___ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

___ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19

U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-

286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

_X__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section

862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

___ (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X__ (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31

U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31

U.S.C. 3332).

___ (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

_X__ (62) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the

Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter

67).

___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29

U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

___ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the

Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section

862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

NOTE: Quotations that fail to follow these submission requirements may be determined unacceptable and may be eliminated from further consideration.

Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation shall demonstrate an understanding of and ability to meet all of the minimum functional, performance, and operational characteristics set forth in the Statement of Work. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the quotation is in compliance with ALL requirements, terms, and conditions of the solicitation.

General statements offered as the only evidence of compliance with the solicitation requirements, such as: the Contractor can or will comply with the solicitation requirements, that standard procedures and well known techniques will be used, or statements which paraphrase the solicitation requirement in whole or in part shall not be considered as compliance with the solicitation requirements and may constitute a basis for the rejection of the quotation. Any information provided may be selectively verified.

Quotations shall be prepared in such a manner as to enable personnel with general training to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the proposed equipment will satisfy the requirements of the government. In order to provide all necessary information for a comprehensive evaluation, all quotations must be complete, self-sufficient and respond directly to the requirements of the solicitation.

The contractor shall submit one (1) copy of the quotation. The quotation shall be presented in three (3) separate volumes and clearly marked as follows:

Volume I, Technical – Limited to fifteen (15) pages.

Volume II, Past Performance

Volume III, Price

Each volume of the quotation shall be clearly marked as to volume number, solicitation number, and the company name or logo with a point of contact with complete contact information including name, telephone number, and email address, clearly indicated. Pages within each volume shall be numbered consecutively within each volume.

All quotations submitted in response to this solicitation shall discuss the following:

VOLUME I - TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

Technical capability and is the ability of the Offeror to meet all material, performance, and operating characteristics identified in the Statement of Work and solicitation. Offeror’s must submit the following minimum information:

Descriptive literature to include cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures that clearly shows the proposed product’s characteristics, construction, and operation meets or exceeds the minimum requirements identified in the specification. Drawings may be submitted as electronic media (preferred) or paper copies. Electronic media must be in AutoCAD and at least Version 2009 or later.

One (1) copy of the Offeror’s complete standard commercial warranty.

Description of training to be provided, in accordance with the Statement of Work, to include materials to be provide and topics to be discussed.

PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors are required to provide three (3) past performance references for contracts completed during the past three years or currently in process for the same items/services being requested under this solicitation. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of the state and local governments, and commercial customers.

Include the following information for each:

1. Name of Contracting Activity/Commercial Business.

2. Contract Number.

3. Contract Award Date.

4. Contract Completion Date.

5. Contract Value.

6. Two (2) customer points of contact and their daytime telephone numbers.

References other than those provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the Government to obtain additional information that shall be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s past performance.

PRICE

One fully executed and signed copy of the Request for Proposal (ALL PAGES) must be returned.

Ensure that all representations and certifications are complete as required in the solicitation.

QUOTATIONS SHALL BE EMAILED TO KELLY WYATT, CONTRACTING OFFICER, AT

KELLY.A.WYATT@USCG.MIL BY THE DATE AND TIME ESTABLISHED FOR RECEIPT

OF QUOTATIONS.

Failure to submit a quotation by the established date and time may render the quotation unacceptable and may eliminate the quotation from further consideration.

FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract

Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than

$10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov

(see 52.204-7).

https://www.acquisition.gov/

FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting

Officer, (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from KELLY WYATT, located at:

U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center

CPD3/SSD/ISVS

707 E. Ordnance Road, Suite 410

Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the

GAO.

MINIMUM ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

(a) “Acceptance period,” as used in this provision, means the number of calendar days available to the Government for awarding a contract from the date specified in this solicitation for receipt of offers.

(b) This provision supersedes any language pertaining to the acceptance period that may appear elsewhere in this solicitation.

(c) The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) calendar days.

(d) In the space provided immediately below, offeror’s may specify a longer acceptance period than the Government’s minimum requirement.

The offeror allows the following acceptance period: ___ calendar days.

(e) An offer allowing less than the Government’s minimum acceptance period may be rejected.

(f) The offeror agrees to execute all that it has undertaken to do, in compliance with its offer, if that offer is accepted in writing within --

(1) The acceptance period stated in paragraph (c) of this clause; or

(2) Any longer acceptance period stated in paragraph (d) of this clause.

DHS POLICY FOR COMPETITIVE ACQUISITIONS

It is DHS policy that pricing for competitive negotiations should be based on adequate price competition. However, in the event only one responsible Offeror is obtained as a result of this solicitation, that Offeror may be required to submit Data

Other than Certified Cost or Pricing Data (FAR 52.215-20 ALT IV) to support price negotiations.

FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(OCT 2014)

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation, offers the best value in terms of technical, past performance, and price. Within the best value continuum the Government will employ a price-technical trade-off analysis. While the greatest value concept provides the opportunity for a price/technical trade-off, it does not require that award will be made to the Offeror submitting the lowest priced proposal or the highest technically rated proposal. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Technical

(ii) Past Performance

(iii) Price

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

i. Technical

ii. Past performance

iii. Price

Technical is more important than past performance. When combined technical and past performance are more important than price. Although price is the least important evaluation factor, the degree of its importance will increase with the degree of equality of the proposals in relation to technical and past performance or when it is so significantly high as to diminish the value of the technical superiority to the government.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the

Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The

Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION

The offeror will be evaluated on the completeness of information submitted and the extent to which the proposed equipment meets or exceeds specification requirements.