M00264-16-T-0130_Amendment_1.docx

M00264-16-T-0130

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Is there an incumbent? If so, who is the incumbent?

Answer: Lexington Solutions Group.

2. What was the awarded amount for the previous/current contract?

Answer: $135,000.00

3. As pertains to Section 3.1.2 Key Personnel: “The contractor shall submit a resume, including skills and qualifications of all personnel supporting this effort for government review and evaluation.” How many resumes does the Government expect to receive with this proposal?

Answer: Offerors should submit as many resumes as required to support their best technical approach for meeting the PWS requirements.

4. Do resumes count against the Volume I page limit?

Answer: No, resumes do not count against the page limit.

5. Section 6.0 Security requires the contractor company to possess a current Top Secret (TS) facility clearance at time of contract award, and all personnel to have TS/SCI eligibility. However, the majority of work is to be performed on client site. Are all Deliverables, in accordance with the chart in RFQ Section 4.0, meant to be unclassified? Or does the Government expect contractors to maintain a SCIF in order to perform PWS requirements?

Answer: Reference PWS Paragraph 7.1: The majority of work for this PWS will occur off-site at the contractor’s facility. The contractor will have access to TS/SCI materials in performance of some PWS requirements. Therefore a TS facility clearance is required. Classification of deliverables is task dependent, however most will be unclassified.

6. If Deliverables are meant to be unclassified, would the Government consider lowering the Security Clearance requirement to simply Top Secret?

Answer: No the Government will not lower the Security Clearance requirement. The contractor will have access to TS/SCI materials in performance of some PWS requirements.

7. RFQ Section 4.0 Deliverables references PWS 3.2.6. However, 3.2.6 does not exist within the RFQ. Can the Government please clarify this reference?

Answer: Deliverables Table is revised as follows:

8. Section 8.0 Quality Control references a Quality Control Plan (QCP). Does the Government want Offerors to include a QCP as part of the Volume I proposal?

Answer: No. The Government does not want Offerors to include a QCP as part of Volume I.

9. Under Instructions to Offerors, Format, Volume I, the RFP lists Past Performance as a required inclusion in the Volume. Does the Government have any additional guidance as to how many Past Performance examples should be included?

Answer: Offerors should submit past performance examples which clearly demonstrate their degree of experience in performing the same or similar services.

10. Under Instructions to Offerors, Format, Volume II: Does the Government have any additional guidance as to how the Price should be presented within the Business Volume?

Answer: There is no additional guidance.

11. Under Instructions to Offerors, Format, the requirements state the RFQ should be presented in 3-ring binders. However, later down the page the instructions state that all Quotes are to be emailed. Is there a requirement for a paper copy as well?

Answer: All Quotes are to be emailed. The RFQ has been corrected.

12. In which Volume should the Offeror Representations and Certifications be included?

Answer: The Offeror Representations and Certifications should be included in the Technical Volume.

13. Does the Government require any specific systems, tools, or processes to conduct Social Media Analysis, or can the Offeror determine the best solution to deliver PWS requirements?

Answer: The Offeror determines the best solution to deliver PWS requirements.

14. Must all relevant and qualifying experience examples be governmental in nature? Or may offerors also submit examples of work similar in size and scope completed for commercial clients?

Answer: Refer to PWS Paragraph 3.1.1

15. Given the increased importance of Social Media analysis as an intelligence tool, does the Government anticipate greater Level of Effort for this PWS as compared to previous years?

Answer: No. The Government does not anticipate greater Level of Effort for this PWS as compared to previous years

16. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (like,from India or Canada) Answer: No. Reference PWS Paragraph 6.0 Security, Contractor personnel are required to be US Citizens.

17. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

Answer: Duty location and travel are specified in the PWS.

18. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or Canada) Answer: No. Reference PWS Paragraph 6.0 Security, Contractor personnel are required to be US Citizens.

19. Can we submit the proposals via email?

Answer: All Quotes are to be emailed. The RFQ has been corrected.

20. Is this a follow on effort and if so, what is the name of the contractor and value of the previously awarded contract?

Answer: Lexington Solutions Group.

21. Can a contractor with a TS facility clearance and a candidate with an interim SECRET clearance be considered for a case-by-case review if the contractor is especially well-qualified to support the tasks listed?

Answer: No. Exceptions are limited as discussed in PWS Paragraph 6.0.

22. Ref: “Factor 3 – Price – The offeror shall complete CLIN pricing on page one (1) of this solicitation. In addition to the completed CLIN pricing on page one (1), the offeror shall provide sufficient price information to allow the contracting officer to determine the completeness and reasonableness of the offerors price” What other price information does the contracting officer need?

Answer: The only pricing information that is needed is identified in the Solicitation.

23. Is there a minimum of maximum number of past performance citations required?

Answer: Offerors should submit past performance examples which clearly demonstrate their degree of experience in performing the same or similar services. There is no minimum or maximum.

24. Is there a current incumbent for this work? Can you identify the incumbent, if applicable?

Answer: Lexington Solutions Group, CAGE.

25. How many FTEs are required to meet the requirements?

Answer: Offerors should determine/propose the number of FTEs required for their best technical approach and based on their understanding of the requirements.

26. How many past performance statements are required?

Answer: Offerors should submit past performance examples which clearly demonstrate their degree of experience in performing the same or similar services. There is no minimum or maximum.

27. May subcontractor past performance experiences be used to meet the past performance requirements?

Answer: Subcontractor past performance experiences can be used to meet the past performance requirements.

28. Please let us know the period of performance of this requirement?

Answer: Please refer to Delviery Information in the solicitation.

29. Is there a list of items, data elements and minimum required social networks?

Answer: There is not a list of items, data elements and minimum required social networks.

30. What is the SLA for returned results?

Answer: The Government is unclear of the question being asked.

31. Can a company sublet SCIF space as the prime contractor? Or would the prime contractor need to be a SCIF holder?

Answer: Refer to PWS Paragraph 6.0.

32. What is the average number of concurrent analysis tasks that will be run throughout the three subtasks?

Answer: This is mission and command priority dependent, and partially determined by the Offeror's technical approach for task execution. For example, a one month period may require completion of three separate analysis tasks. Based on priorities and deadlines the contractor may determine sequential task execution is necessary versus a concurrent approach. Analysis tasks also vary in complexity and time to complete, therefore a concurrent approach may become necessary. For these reasons it is difficult to assign an average number of concurrent tasks.

33. Is the contractor required to identify or provide additional data sources, outside of social media networks?

Answer: The offeror should identify or provide additional data sources as necessary to support their best technical approach based on their experience and understanding of the requirement.

34. Who is the incumbent?

Answer: Lexington Solutions Group.

35. Is the USMC reimbursing the contractor to subscriptions to Social Media aggregators?

Answer: The Government is not reimbursing the contractor to subscriptions to Social Media aggregators.

36. 3.1.1 - Can the government provide additional detail on what past experience the SME(s) will require? How many years of experience? What will the normal work day tasks consist of?

Answer: SME qualifications (less years of experience) are sufficiently defined in PWS 3.1.1. Normal work day will focus on accomplishing within scope tasks as needed to support command priorities. Personnel performing these tasks should have relevant and qualifying experience.

37. 3.2 – Will the government be providing tools/technology for the SME to conduct analysis on IO/IRC? If not, will a separate CLIN be provided to fund tools and technology?

Answer: Offerors should identify/include tools and technology best suited to support their technical approach. There is no separate CLIN provided to fund tools and technology.

38. 3.2 – If the government will NOT be providing tools/technology, can more detail be provided to the scope of analysis to better understand what types of tools will be required to fulfill daily mission requirements?

Answer: Additional detail is provided in PWS Paragraph 3.3. Offerors with strong related/previous experience should be cognizant of tools related to social media and IE analysis.

39. Can the government provide more detailed instructions on Past Performance submissions? How many citations are required and what other background can the government provide?

Answer: Offerors should submit past performance examples which clearly demonstrate their degree of experience in performing the same or similar services.

40. Do key personnel resumes count against the Technical Volume page count?

Answer: Resumes do not count against the page count..

41. Can the government provide more information about previous LOE, contract size and incumbent?

Answer: Lexington Solutions Group.

42. Will the government offer an extension for this solicitation based on Q&A?

Answer: There will not be an extension.

43. 1. Will the MCIOC provide any social media scraping capability or is this based solely on monitoring Facebook and Twitter?

Answer: The PWS does not mention or limit social media to Facebook and Twitter.

44. How big is MCIOCs current IO analytical staff?

Answer: The Government does not see the relevence of the question in regards to the solicitation.

45. What languages will the team be monitoring?

Answer: The language the team will be monitoring is mission dependent.

46. Is there an incumbent contractor? If so, what company?

Answer: Lexington Solutions Group.

47. Which specific SOW tasks are included in the historical estimate of "level of effort equal to 3/4 of 1 Senior FTE to accomplish similar requirements"?

Answer: A the tasks are included in the historical estimate. Senior FTE should besubject matter experts.

48. Has a contractor performed similar work to this for the government in the past? If available, please provide the incumbent contract number.

Answer: Lexington Solutions Group.

49. If you are unable to provide a contract number, is it safe to assume this is a new requirement for the government?

Answer: This is not a new requirement for the Government.

50. Can you please provide us a short list of vendors with prior experience supporting Marine Corps Information Operations?

Answer: Requested information is publicly available via internet research.

51. Is the solicitation solely interested in analyst services or tools which automatically identify threats or special interest groups (using language agnostic methods)?

Answer: Offerors should propose analyst services or tools as needed to support their best technical approach based on experience and understanding of the government requirements.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Social Media Playbook Analytical Svs

FFP

The contractor shall provide professional services for social media analysis to include travel in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M3005016RC00040

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M3005016RC00040

NET AMT

Cost

Travel

COST

All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized) FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M3005016RC00043

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M3005016RC00043

ESTIMATED COST

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement For Marine Corps Information Operations Center Social Media & Professional Analytical Services

3.1 Contractor Personnel Qualifications: MCIOC has no organic government civilian capacity or active duty Marine skill sets to perform the functions of this PWS and will not train, mentor, or otherwise “ramp-up” contractor personnel to attain expected levels of performance. Therefore, the contractor shall possess qualifications, skills and experience needed for immediate start and execution of the PWS requirements.

3.1.1 The contractor shall provide highly specialized and comprehensive analytical support services. Satisfactory performance requires professional, Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and background which demonstrates applied experience directly related to Marine Corps Information Operations and Information Related Capabilities (IRCs). SME qualifications include extensive knowledge and experience in completing relevant analyses, providing consultation, guidance and recommendations to government leadership in support of assigned task requirements. Qualified personnel shall apply expertise in defining and resolving issues, performing assessments, and developing output products from analysis of exceptionally complex and evolving information environments. SME qualifications shall be supported by verifiable depth and quality of relevant experience and education. Examples of relevant and qualifying experience include:

· IRC work linked to analysis, strategic planning and cognitive manipulation of social media.

· Prior experience supporting Marine Corps Information Operations

· Demonstrated effective communication and coordination skills at Component/Combatant Command (COCOM) levels.

· Knowledge of IO as applied to MAGTF and DOD/Joint operations.

3.1.2 Key Personnel: The contractor shall be capable of completing and coordinating all work necessary to meet the PWS requirements. The contractor shall submit a resume, including skills and qualifications of all personnel supporting this effort for government review and evaluation. Replacement or substitution of Key Personnel prior to, or after contract award shall be subject to government review and evaluation.

3.2 Subtask 1 - Social Media Analysis: Work performed shall focus on social media and open source research as related to analysis of high-definition, local information which provides critical knowledge of local environments. These sources provide real time dynamics, indicators and digital traces of prevailing social attitudes and potential mobilization of hostile adversaries. Typical work elements associated with this subtask include:

· Research and analyze methodologies, tools, techniques and procedures to mine social media and open source data.

· Research and analyze policy issues for social media monitoring, analysis and dissemination.

· Provide recommendations for improving and accelerating production of actionable, social media/open source derived information for Combatant Commanders.

· Assist and enhance MCIOC capabilities for rapid identification and cultural analysis of groups of interest and social networks.

· Draft professional white papers, briefings and other written materials in support of Command directed research and analyses, assigned projects and output recommendations.

· Provide recommendations on TTPs for social media analysis.

3.3 Subtask 2 - Information Environment (IE) Analysis: The Information Environment is the aggregate of individuals, organizations, and systems that collect, process, disseminate, or act on information. This environment consists of three interrelated dimensions, known as physical, informational, and cognitive. The physical dimension is composed of command and control systems, key decision makers, and supporting infrastructure that enable individuals and organizations to create effects. The informational dimension specifies where and how information is collected, processed, stored, disseminated, and protected. The cognitive dimension encompasses the minds of those who transmit, receive, and respond to or act on information. The product(s) of this analysis shall be current and accurate description of the IE in a given area of interest with emphasis on the use and effects of modern Social Media. Typical work elements associated with this subtask include:

· Analysis of the information environment to identify key functions and systems within the operational environment.

· Define/identify dimensional influencing factors in a given IE.

· Identify gaps in the ability to analyze the IE and recommend support requirements from other agencies

· Conduct periodic analyses to capture changes and update the analysis for the MCIOC

3.4 Subtask 3 - Specialized Analytical Support: The contractor shall provide staffing depth and agility as needed to support short notice and surge (temporary) requirements based on command priorities. These analytical requirements may be in response to changing world events, and areas of interest relevant to Social Media and other MCIOC IRCs. The MCIOC estimates up to four (4) ad-hoc events during the contract period of performance, each for a duration of five (5) business days. This support will normally be performed offsite. Typical work elements associated with this subtask include:

· Provide IE/Social Media analysis support in preparation of IO planning

· Identify, recommend and provide short term consultant support as required

3.5 Participate in a Post-Award Meeting. This meeting shall convene at the MCIOC facility as arranged between the Contractor PM and the MCIOC COR. The Post-Award meeting will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, expected performance, scheduling and deliverables.

3.6 Monthly Status Reports. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a narrative description of progress and achievements made during the previous month, plans for the forthcoming month, any problems (actual or anticipated) requiring Government action. The report shall be in Contractor-determined format.

4.0 DELIVERABLES. Execution of the PWS tasks shall yield deliverables in the form of reports, papers, and presentation packages such as PowerPoint briefings, slides, computations with backup information, visual aids, and meeting minutes. Deliverables and format are largely dependent on subtask work and as required by the government. There is no finite number of deliverables or specific delivery schedule except for the Monthly Status Report. Reports and deliverables shall contain information in sufficient detail to ensure that a professionally qualified third party can follow the content and logic of the product(s). Government review comments shall be incorporated into the final deliverable in the form of revisions, deletions, additions and corrections.

5.0 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL:

In addition to the post-award meeting, the contractor shall be prepared to travel to MCIOC once monthly over the duration of this contract.

6.0 SECURITY:

Contractor Key Personnel shall possess a current, Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and TS clearance with SCI access eligibility at contract award in order to start and perform all PWS requirements. The Contractor (company) must possess a current Top Secret (TS) facility clearance at the time of contract award. Detailed security requirements shall be in accordance with DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254), Attachment __ . Exceptions to personnel TS/SCI Security Clearances may be authorized on a case-by-case basis to allow for consulting or subcontracting support where necessary to meet specific (surge) requirements. In all cases, Contractor personnel are required to be US citizens and have the level of security clearance required for the specific task(s) being supported.

6.1 The Contractor and all Contractor personnel with access to or responsibility for nonpublic Government data under this contract shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI):

The MCIOC will provide temporary office space, IT equipment and network connectivity during short periods of onsite work and routine visits as required. There will be no need for permanent government office space to support this effort.

7.1 Facility Hours of Operation: The majority of work for this PWS will occur off-site at the contractor’s facility. The contractor shall conduct business normally between the core hours of 0700-1800 Monday thru Friday to enable daily on call communication with Government personnel. The Contractor will not work onsite during official Federal Holidays. If the Government is unexpectedly closed due to inclement weather or for reasons of national or local emergency, the contractor is not required to report for previously scheduled onsite work. Federal Holidays include:

· New Year’s Day

· Labor Day

· Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

· Columbus Day

· President’s Day

· Veteran’s Day

· Memorial Day

· Thanksgiving Day

· Independence Day

· Christmas Day *and any other day determined to be a holiday by the President of the United States

8.0 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.

9.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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.

9.1 Periodic Surveillance. This action occurs when the Government observes a deficiency. Examples include evidence from accidents, incidents, or delays. Regardless of where in the line-of-duty the Government observes contractual procedures not being followed, he/she has an obligation to document and report the deficiency to the Contracting Officer.

9.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the Contracting Officer 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.

10.0 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The Contractor acknowledges that it is familiar with FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, and agrees to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflicts of interest in accordance with the principles set forth in the FAR. If the performance requires the Contractor (to include subcontractors) to supply technical support related to systems or projects with which the Contractor is already directly concerned, either by prime or subcontract, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer. The PWS may be withdrawn if a conflict is found. The Contractor shall not undertake performance of any PWS requirements which requires it to supply technical support regarding such systems until the notice is given, and written consent to proceed is issued by the Contracting Officer.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

52.212-1 - Instructions to offerors addendum All correspondence in conjunction with this solicitation should be directed to the Government Contract Specialist identified below:

Format: In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for evaluation, it is required that all offerors submit their price quote in accordance with the format and content specified. The electronic price quote shall be prepared so that if an evaluator prints the quote it meets the following format requirements:

· Single-spaced typed lines;

· 1 inch margin on all sides;

· 11 point Arial font;

· Headers/Footers – ensure the company name and RFQ number is included on each page

· Graphics and drawings must be clear / legible and may use a small font;

· No hyperlinks, or external materials are permitted;

· MS Office / MS Project compatible files are required for electronic content

PLEASE NOTE: Your subject line must read “Social Media & Professional Analytical Services,” RFQ: M00264-16-T-0130 .

The table of contents shall list sections, subsections and page numbers. The Request For Quote (RFQ) shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used. Each acronym used shall be spelled out in the text the first time it appears in each quote.

Each price quote shall contain the following volumes/sections:

Volume I - Technical Volume: NTE 15-pages, including a Letter of Introduction, Table of Contents, Compliance Matrix, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. (Note: the Letter of Introduction, Table of Contents, and Compliance Matrix do not count against the 15 page limit). Pricing information shall not appear anywhere in the Technical Volume.

Volume II – Business Volume: NTE 2 pages, pricing

Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, i.e. descriptions of previous projects performed for the Government cannot be considered as a part of the quote unless physically incorporated in the quote. Clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential.

Submission Address: The quotes and shall be sent to the email address and POC below:

Email: joseph.d.stewart@usmc.mil

RFQ: M00264-16-T-0130

Submission Due dates. Quotes shall be submitted electronically no later than 30 August 2016, 10:00 A.M (EST) to joseph.d.stewart@usmc.mil. Include each volume as separate PDF attachments.

Questions: All questions must be received by 22 August 2016, 10:00 A.M. (EST). All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to joseph.d.stewart@usmc.mil.

Note: Due to the firewall at Quantico, please be advised that it is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure all electronic submittals of questions are received by the Contracting Office in the timeframe given above.

ATTACHMENT

Bidders Library Information

To provide historical information to prospective offerors, the Government is disclosing previous level of effort information related to the scope of the ensuing contract. It is emphasized that this information is provided for reference only. This information is NOT intended to be used as a minimum set of standards during evaluation.

Below please find PWS reference section and historical information.

1.0 INTRODUCTION. The Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) requires highly specialized and comprehensive analytical services to support development and enhancement of a key component of Information Operations (IO)/ Information Related Capabilities (IRC). The overarching requirement focuses on advanced analysis of the Information Environment (IE) and procedural development designed to expand and improve the Social Media element of Information Operations (IO). MCIOC anticipates this effort will produce leading edge analytical products which identify and define Social Media trends, threat indicators, social media networks and special interest groups. Recommendations and analysis output products will support development of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) used to institutionalize and promulgate Social Media as a crucial staple of IO/Information Related Capabilities (IRC) to Marine Corps MAGTFs, COCOMs and DOD/Joint IO communities

Based on historical performance, the Government experienced a total level of effort equal to 3/4th of one (1) Senior Full time Equivalent (FTE) to accomplish similar requirements.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

05-SEP-2017

MCIOC BLDG 27402 MCB1

QUANTICO VA 22134

GLENN A. TAILLIE

FOB: Destination M30050

31-JUL-2017

FOB: Destination

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2016)

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 accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (q) of this provision.

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

“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.

"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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (q) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.) These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on ORCA.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

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

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

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

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

Note to paragraphs (c)(8) and (9): Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ -.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

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

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

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

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Certifications and representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246--

(1) Previous Contracts and Compliance. The offeror represents that--

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

(ii) It ( ___ ) has, ( ___ ) has not, filed all required compliance reports.

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

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

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

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.

(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American --Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)

(1) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of “domestic end product.” The terms…