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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DIVERS LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM SERVICES

FFP

Diver Life Support System (DLSS) service to be performed in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) at the Firm Fixed Prices established in the ELIN Worksheet.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M110095794949

PSC CD: J020

MAX

NET AMT

ELIN WORKSHEET

Requirement Card (MRC) NO.

Labor Rate- pre-priced rate for labor hours to be performed on items within the scope of the contract not accounted for in this ELIN structure and IAW DFARS 252.217-7028 Over and Above Work.

TBD

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

1ST RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION

Depot Level Divers Life Support System (DLSS) Routine Maintenance Service

1. Backround: This contract is for non-personal services for routine and non-routine depot level maintenance and repair of Divers Life Support System (DLSS), diving support equipment, and hyperbaric chamber facilities located at 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Consolidated Dive Locker, Camp Pendleton, CA. The Government does not possess the equipment or the facilities to perform certain types of required maintenance and repairs to the equipment.

2.0 Contract Type: This is a single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm-fixed priced contract line-item numbers (CLINs) and firm-fixed priced ELINs over a five-year (5 year) ordering period with the option to extend services up to six (6) months.

2.1. Each task order will be issued for preventative maintenance/repairs on specific items listed in the attached ELIN worksheet.

2.2 The requirements stated in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) automatically flows down to all task orders issued under this contract and is hereby incorporated into all task orders to be issued.

2.3 A funded task order or Contracting Officer authorization (along with available certified funds) is required for contractor performance.

3. Scope: The contractor shall provide fully qualified and accredited technicians to conduct routine and nonroutine maintenance and repair of DLSS and other diving support equipment. Routine maintenance shall be provided on scheduled monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis, on various amounts of equipment, as defined in the schedule.

3.1. Routine Maintenance

3.1.1. Service – The contractor shall perform Planned Maintenance Schedule (PMS) to equipment outlined in paragraph 5.1 strictly in accordance with the latest NAVSEAINST 4790.8 series and applicable Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC) instructions and procedures. Equipment downtown will be assessed by customer and contractor prior to receipt of equipment. All maintenance should be performed with 100% compliance to maintenance procedures. NAVSEA certified contractor will contact customer to ensure current publications and MRC’s are being utilized prior to performance of work.

3.1.2. Supplies – Associated supplies include tools, parts, materials, and test equipment as defined in NAVSEAINST 4790.8C, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-4.5(k) for PMS Maintenance. Only approved parts and materials (see paragraph 2-4.5(k)(2)(e) substitutes from the supply system, technical manuals, or MIL-SPEC which will meet or exceed in a way that benefits the requirements may be used, with the concurrence of the customer.

3.1.3. All tools, parts, and test equipment shall be provided by the contractor. Ownership of all tools and test equipment shall remain with the contractor, except for the repair parts and consumable items expended during the performance of maintenance.

3.2. Non-Routine Maintenance – Unscheduled/unidentified maintenance of equipment outside of PWS shall be encapsulated with the use of an over and above ELIN. See attached ELIN worksheet.

3.2.1. The tasks may include (but are not limited to) non-calendar periodicity codes “R” and “U”.

3.3. Supplies - The contractor shall seek the use of new OEM only parts needed to complete all maintenance or repair on NAVSEA Certified equipment, using the most economic means to ensure equipment is repaired with the least amount of down time. For non NAVSEA certified equipment, if OEM parts are unavailable, reconditioned or refurbished components or parts may be used if contractor is able to demonstrate that use of such component or part is customary commercial practice and benefits the Government and is approved in advance by the Government point of contact identified. Procurement of replacement parts/components shall be approved by the COR.

3.4 Contractor will verify possession of current working procedures, documents and references with customer prior to the receipt and execution of maintenance and repairs.

4. Applicable Documents and References.

4.1. DOD MIL-STD-1330E Standard Practice for Precision Cleaning and Testing of Shipboard Oxygen, Helium, Helium –Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen Systems. (5/16/2022)

4.2. DOD MIL-STD-1622B Standard Practice Cleaning of Shipboard Compressed Air Systems. (11/15/2006)

4.3. NAVSEAINST SS521-AA-MAN 010 U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Manual. (2/7/2023)

4.4. OPNAVINST 4790.8B Ships Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Manual. (10/10/2021)

4.5. Bauer Compressor Technical Documentation. (11/16/2022)

4.6. Bauer Filtration System Technical Documentation. (11/16/2022)

4.7. NAVSEA Topside Tech Notes Relief Valves (12/2017)

4.8. U.S. Navy Diving Manual SS521-AG-PRO-010 0910-LP-106-0957 Chapter 4 Dive Systems (4/30/2018)

4.9. NAVSEAINST 4734.1B NAVSEA Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and Calibration Programs. (9/8/2004)

4.10. Transportable Recompression Chamber System MK6 MOD 0/1 O&M Manual, Rev 2 (SS500-AW-MMM-010 / 0910-LP-100-5601). (10/26/2021)

4.11. Standard Navy Double Lock Recompression Chamber System O&M Manual, Change A (SS500-B1-MMO-010 / 0910-LP-101-1820). (4/4/2025)

4.12. Rapid Deployment Oxygen Transfer Pump System (RDOTPS) O&M Manual, (TM 10759A-14&P) (5/16/2013).

5. Requirements.

5.1. COR will monitor and evaluate contractor’s performance by visual inspection and receipt of objective quality evidence documentation as required. The contractor shall perform the following services as needed, at contractor’s approved facility(ies) in order to transport, inspect, calibrate, test, service, clean, fabricate, assemble, maintain, repair, overhaul, inventory, and/or paint the equipment or components of the equipment to include but not limited to the following:

5.1.1. Gauges

5.1.2. Test equipment

5.1.3. Torque devices

5.1.4. Electrical/ electronic test equipment

5.1.5. Atmospheric gaseous analyzer and scales

5.1.6. Valves

5.1.7. Piping

5.1.8. Reducers

5.1.9. Regulators

5.1.10. Hoses

5.1.11. Manifold

5.1.12. Compressor

5.1.13. Separators

5.1.14. Filters

5.1.15. Tanks

5.1.16. Engines

5.1.17. Cylinders

5.1.18. Flasks

5.1.19. Support and Framework

5.1.20. Tool, maintenance fixtures, test equipment

5.1.21. RDOTPS

5.1.22. Portable and Non-Portable high and low pressure air compressors

5.1.23. High and Low Pressure air and oxygen delivery components

5.1.24. Hyperbaric chamber system

5.1.25. Transportable Recompression Chamber System

5.1.26. Standard Navy Double Lock Recompression Chamber System

5.1.27. Scuba Bottles

5.1.28. Oxygen bottles

5.1.29. Other diving support related equipment identified at the contract. This list is representative of all equipment itemized in inventory and not exhaustive. The specific equipment requiring maintenance and repair will be identified quarterly by the COR.

6. Contractor Provided SME/Instructor Minimum Qualification Requirements:

6.1. Personnel Qualifications. The contractor shall provide personnel who possess the experience, training, and certification required to perform work under this contract.

6.1.1. Experience.

6.1.1.1. The contractor shall follow the Navy’s 3M system computer based SKED program for routine maintenance and overhaul throughout the year. The contractor shall follow the Navy Planned Maintenance System using the required Maintenance Index Pages (MIP) and MRC’s for DLSS and support equipment maintenance, as applicable.

6.1.2. Certifications

6.1.2.1. NAVSEA Certified Precision Oxygen Cleaning Instructor at facility a minimum of one (1) employee.

6.1.2.2. Trained and certified on cleaning, operation, maintenance and repair of various oxygen booster pumps (including Hydraulics International), a minimum of one (1) employee.

6.1.2.3. RDOTPS technician qualification, a minimum of one (1) employee.

6.1.2.4. D.O.T. designated hydrostatic test operator, a minimum of one (1) employee.

6.1.2.5 A minimum of one (1) technician that has successfully completed BAUER’s technician course. Certificate of completion is required to be provided with submission of quote.

6.1.2.6 COR will verify contractor’s certifications prior to the execution of the ordering period.

7. Minimum Contractor Material Requirements:

7.1. Facility Requirement. The contractor shall possess the following facility qualifications prior to contract award and during any performance under this contract:

7.1.1. The contractor shall have a location within 100 miles of the command (Camp Pendleton, Consolidated Dive Locker) to facilitate drop off and pick up of equipment. This responsibility solely lays on the Contractor. The Government reserves the right to drop off or pick-up equipment at our discretion from the contractor’s facility by Government personnel, when coordinated with the contractor.

7.1.2. Hazmat and air quality control board requirements compliance in accordance with the Federal, State and Local jurisdiction in which they are located.

7.1.3. Space free from exposure to dust, debris and other environmental conditions which would adversely impact the cleanliness of DLSS equipment shall be maintained in accordance with NAVSEAINST SS521-AA-MAN 010 .

7.1.4. Certifications/Approvals/Accreditations. The contractor shall have the following facility certifications/approvals/accreditations:

7.1.4.1. NAVSEA approved Oxygen Instrument Calibration Room

7.1.4.2. Calibration services accreditation IAW OPNAVINST 3960.16

7.1.4.3. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 or ANSI Z540.3 or ISO 9001:2015 or in-place Quality Management System that meets the intent of the standard

7.1.4.4. NAVSEA approved Oxygen Cleaning Facility (Class B) IAW MIL-STD-1330E CH1

7.1.4.5. D.O.T. approved cylinder requalification facility with Grade B water for conducting hydrostatic testing of oxygen cylinders

7.1.4.6. NAVSEA approved Oxygen Cleaning Process IAW MIL-STD-1330E CH 1 for component, cylinder and piping/hose cleaning

7.1.4.7. Certifications and permits required to handle Freon for gauge cleaning affluent sampling as applicable at Federal, State and Local level.

8. Deliverables.

8.1. Documentation of work performed shall be provided by the contractor to the Government point of contact identified in the Contract and shall include, but not limited to:

8.1.1. USN Diving System Re-Entry Control Forms, as applicable, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) of parts, materials, and processes used upon completion of work performed.

8.1.2. For unscheduled repairs or service for items that are not pre-priced at the Basic Contract, the contractor shall deliver a detailed price quote/work request for maintenance/repairs. The Government point of contact will review the quote and approve the work by signature on the work request and forward to the Contracting Officer for execution. No out-of-scope services shall be rendered by the contractor without Contracting Officer direction. Out-of-scope services is “Any corrective maintenance on NAVSEA certified equipment not governed by a Maintenance Requirement Card.”

9. Place and Period of Performance: 15 SEPTEMBER 2025 - 14 SEPTEMBER 2030

10. Government provided Transportation, Items of Equipment and Materials.

Transportation of equipment, or materials will be supplied by the U.S. Government as secondary means. Contractor is responsible for transportation when performing maintenance on permanently installed equipment.

11. Authority of Government Personnel

11.1 The Contracting Officer is the only person who can legally modify a resulting contract or obligate the Government for expenditure of funds. Costs shall not be incurred by recipients of the solicitation in anticipation of receiving direct reimbursement from the Government.

11.2 Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to authorize deviation from the terms and conditions of any resulting contract, including deviations form specifications and requirements. In the event the Contractor does deviate, without written approval of the Contracting Officer, such deviations shall be at the risk of, and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor. Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices/costs, terms, or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.

11.3 Acceptance of the Contractors performance under this purchase order shall be at the discretion of the Government representative based on the terms and conditions of the contract.

12.0 SECURITY CLEARANCE CONTRACT SECURITY REQUIREMENT/BASE ACCESS

Work under this contract requires base access to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton - access to the base requires a registration in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential system. DBIDS credentials will be valid for the duration of your contract, not to exceed five years; however, re-vetting of individuals’ information will occur each year.

Contractors can exchange their current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential for a DBIDS credential without re-vetting, however they will be required to bring the following items:

Current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential Second form of government-issued identification (driver license, passport, etc.)

Company Contract/Letter of Authorization (this should come from the COR or the Contracting Officer)

Personnel cannot be properly processed and provided base access prior to contract period of performance start date without sufficient prior coordination between Contractor and the COR/TPOC to ensure credentialing standards are achieved.

Instructions how to start the access process will be provided upon award of the contract.

To help expedite processing time, DBIDS pre-enrollment is encouraged at HTTPS://DBIDS-

GLOBAL.DMDC.MIL/ENROLL.

Note: pre-enrollment is currently only possible if an individual sponsor can be identified and contract can be referenced.

As needed, Base Access Control will issue temporary passes, valid for up to 60 days, to contractors and venders to accommodate them during the DBIDS transition.

RAPIDGATE® credentials will only be issued by the Fortior Solution representative who is located at Base Access Control.

Effective 1 October 2018, all contractors and venders must be in possession of a DBIDS credential that is authenticated for all MCIWEST and west coast Service-Level Training Installations (SLTI).

Access through Naval Weapon’s Station Seal Beach, Detachment Fallbrook is prohibited unless DBIDS credential is authenticated (I.E., work is also performed there).

13. NEW CONTRACTORS

New contractors requiring access for over 60 days will receive a credential valid for up to one year.

New contractors requiring access for less than 60 days will receive a temporary paper pass.

13.1 The contractor employee shall take all lawful steps available to ensure that information provided or generated pursuant to this arrangement is protected from further disclosure unless the agency provides written consent to such disclosure.

13.2 In all cases, each contractor employee shall comply with all applicable DoD security regulations and procedures during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall not disclose and shall safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, privacy act data, For Official Use Only (FOUO) information, classified information, controlled information, and all government personnel work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this contract.

13.3 In all cases, each contractor employee shall comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR Clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification.

14.0 SAFETY

The contractor is solely responsible for compliance of all safety regulations of employees while working on government owned facilities. All accidents which may arise out of, or in connection with, performance of services required hereunder which result in injury, death, or property damage, shall be reported in writing to the Contracting Officer and cognizant Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within twenty-four hours of such occurrence.

Reports shall provide full details of the accident, including statements from witnesses. The fore-going procedures shall also apply to any claim made by a third party against the contractor as a result of any accident that occurs in connection with performance under this contract.

Safety plan must be submitted with offer.

15.0 SMOKING/DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY

15.1 Smoking/Alcohol Policy: The contractor shall comply with local command smoking policies and workforce requirements. The contractor shall also comply with all Federal drug-free workplace and work force requirements and local command policies. Copies of the applicable policy will be provided to the contractor by the local command Administrative Officer (AO) at performance start date.

15.2 Drug Policy: The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal statutes, laws, and regulations to implement a Drug Free Workplace Program (DFWP).

16.0 EMPLOYMENT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: The contractor shall not employ or enter into a contract with any person to perform work under this contract who is an employee of the United States Government, either military or civilian, unless such person receives approval IAW applicable Federal, Navy and DoD regulations.

17.0 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: All contractor personnel shall be sufficiently competent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English to perform the work.

18.0 PERSONNEL CONDUCT: The selection, assignment, reassignment, transfer, supervision, management, and control of contractor personnel employed to perform tasks specified herein shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of contractor and subcontractor employees at all times. Personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the installation shall abide by the security regulations listed in the contract and shall be subject to such checks by the Government as deemed necessary. The contractor shall not employ for performance under this contract any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest with the Government’s standards of conduct.

19.0 PERSONNEL COMPLIANCE: The contractor shall ensure that contractor employees observe and comply with all local and higher authority policies, regulations, and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, traffic, parking, energy conservation, flag courtesy, “off limits” areas, and possession of firearms or other lethal weapons. When two or more directives or instructions apply, the contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the directives or instructions.

20.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

20.1 The Government shall provide adequate working space to conduct services on equipment unfit or cost ineffective for transport from Government facilities.

20.2 The Government shall provide the equipment to be repaired/maintained/overhauled/modified or replaced upon coordination with vendor based on equipment maintenance schedules. See attached ELIN worksheet for periodicity schedule.

20.3 The COR and vendor shall coordinate together to create a compliant custody transfer and accountability documentation process for oversight on Government Furnished equipment’s status to establish clear possession and accountability. Quality assurance processes by the Contractor shall be determined acceptable by the COR IAW the references within section 7.1.4 of this document.

For Government Furnished Property requirements, reference FAR 52.245-1 Government Furnished Property Clause.

20.4 The Contractor and COR shall create and maintain records of all Government property accountable to the contract, including Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property, FAR 52.245-1(f)(1)(iii). These records shall enable a complete, current, auditable record of all transactions and shall, unless otherwise stated by an approved Government Representative.

20.5 The Contractor shall only use NAVSEA approved procedures, equipment and supplies to accomplish the tasks required under this order. Personal or company use of phones, utilities, computers, printers, copiers, etc., not directly related to required services is strictly prohibited. Contractor shall not remove any government-furnished equipment or supplies from the worksite without the express written permission of the COR via scheduled maintenance or proper channels for unscheduled maintenance. See attached ELIN Worksheet for periodicity schedule.

20.6 For further instructions, reference related GFP Clauses:

20.6.1 FAR 52.245-1 (Government Property with Alternate I or II)

20.6.2 FAR 52.245-2 (Government Property Installation Operation Services)

20.6.3 FAR 52.245-9 (Use and Charges)

20.6.4 DFARS 252.245-7003 (Contractor Property Management System Administration)

20.6.5 DFARS 252.245-7005 (Management and Reporting of Government Property)

21.0 NON-PERSONAL SERVICE STATEMENT

Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the performance work statement. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Defense Contractor. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

22.0 GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT

Government management will provide general instructions on limitations and deadlines. Additional instructions shall be provided for any unusual assignments or those that vary from established procedures. The contractor’s employees will independently carry out the assignments. Completed work shall be spot-checked by Government management for adherence to procedures, accuracy, and completeness.

23.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT AND INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

This information will be provided upon award.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

14-SEP-2030

CHIEF TREVOR TISH

1ST RECONNAISSANCE, BLDG 210561

CAMP PENDLETON CA 92055

(760) 725-2530 FOB: Destination M11009

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

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

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

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

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

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). 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.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by--

(i) Using the ASSIST feedback module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); or

(ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571-767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) Reserved.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

Instructions to Quoters-Commercial Items (Services)

1. SUMMARY: This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 using Part 13 procedures. The resulting award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with FFP contract line items. This commercial requirement shall provide the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with Dive Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services.

2. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Quotes must be received no later than the date and time specified in block #8, page #1 – Pacific Time. Quotes shall be submitted via email. All email transmissions must clearly state the solicitation number in the subject line to ensure proper receipt. The USMC email system does not accept email messages larger than 35MB, recommendation is to send multiple emails limiting attachment size to 2MB. If multiple emails are submitted, please number the emails. For example, “email 1 of 3”, “email 2 of 3”, and “email 3 of 3”. Proposals shall be emailed to both Sergeant Dylan Armstrong, dylan.armstrong@usmc.mil and Nicholas VonBargen, nicholas.vonbargen@usmc.mil.

*** MAILED and FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*** ***CDs / External Media Devices WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED***

***HAND-CARRIED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED***

The Government office designated for receipt of the proposal is the email inbox of the addressees indicated above. Notwithstanding the provisions at FAR 52.212-1(f), delivery is not accomplished until the addressees can open the email. Delivery to a server or an email inbox on a server is not considered delivery to the designated Government office and the quote is not under the Government’s control until the addressees can open the email. The email shall not be considered to be delivered unless the entire content of the email and all attachments can be read by the addressees indicated above. Receipt of an electronic acknowledgment from the addressee establishes that a record was received but does not establish that the content sent corresponds to the content received. Quoters are specifically warned that email may be subjected to spam filters or attachment stripping.

Attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1(f), concerning late submissions. Quoters are responsible for allowing adequate time for transmission to be completed. The Quoter bears the risk of non-receipt of transmissions, and should ensure that all pages of the quote (and any authorized modifications) have been received by the designated office before the deadline indicated. Pages of a transmission that arrive after the deadline will not be considered.

The Government may make award based solely on the initial quotes received. However, pursuant to FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

3. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): The registration must be active at time of submission of quotes. For information and registration go to http://www.sam.gov. Note: The Quoter shall complete only paragraph (b) of provision 52.212-3 if the Quoter has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Quoter has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Quoter shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of provision 52.212-3.

4. PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF QUOTES: The pricing terms and conditions of the quotes should be valid for 30 days. In accordance with FAR 13.004(a), a quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a quotation does not establish a contract. The order is an offer by the Government to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the quoter accepts the offer.

5. COMPLETE SUBMISSION: This section specifies the requirements for a complete submission. The quoter shall prepare, written in English, the quote as set forth in the following sections.

5.1 The following shall be satisfied:

5.1.1 A cover letter no more than two (2) pages shall be provided

5.1.1.1 Cover Letter: The Cover Letter shall include the following information:

· Solicitation Number

· Solicitation Title

· Prime Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number

· SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), Cage Code

· Point of Contact Authorized to negotiate and contract on behalf of the company, their phone number and email address

· Any exceptions taken to any terms and conditions in the RFQ. The Quoter shall provide a full explanation for all exceptions taken to the solicitation. Any material exceptions to the solicitation may render the quotation ineligible for award. If the Quoter takes no exceptions to the provisions of the solicitation, the Quoter shall state their unconditional assent to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ.

· Confirmation of small business size status for the NAICS identified in block 10 of the Standard Form (SF) 1449.

5.1.2 The total price of the CLIN within the SF 1449 solicitation

5.1.3 The ELIN worksheet with pricing for each ELIN and a total

5.1.4 The inclusion of all certifications and approvals as required by sections 6, 7 and 20 of the Performance Work Statement.

5.1.5 All provisions and clauses filled out by the Quoter where required; to include the pricing for the Clause at FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (see 52.212-2 Addendum for more information), the Provision at FAR 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification, and the Provision at FAR 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

5.2 IMPORTANT: If the quoter simply restates the requirements in the sections of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), the quotation will receive a technical rating of Unacceptable. A capabilities statement is not an acceptable technical quote. Any quote received where the above referenced requirements are not met will be deemed as “not full and responsive” and will not be evaluated. Only complete quotes received will receive consideration.

5.3 All pages the quoter intends to treat as Confidential Business Information should be marked as such in accordance with the quoter’s customary business practices, to include any restrictive legends or other limitations.