M6700123Q1110.docx

M6700123Q1110

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PURPOSE: The purpose of this action is to establish a contract for Maintenance and Repair Service for Deionization Systems located in the Bearing Repair Shop as required by the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), MCAS, Cherry Point, NC. All services shall be provided in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

TERM OF CONTRACT: The contractor shall provide the services specified herein for a base period of twelve (12) months with a provision for two (2) twelve-month option periods. The option period may be exercised at the discretion of the Government in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract” (MAR 2000).

PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE AND VALUE. The periods of performance and dollar values for each are as follows:

BASE PERIOD

CLINs 0001 – 0003 *$ ___________ One Year

FIRST OPTION *$ ___________

CLINs 1001 - 1003 One Year

SECOND OPTION *$ ___________

CLINs 2001 - 2003 One Year

TOTAL VALUE * $ ___________

*To be confirmed at time of award

Deionization Systems Maintenance

FFP

Annual Maintenance & Repair of Two (2) Deionization Systems and Tanks located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NWA 300000171268.0120

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6592323SU00090

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6592323SU00090

PSC CD: J036

NET AMT

Deionization Systems Tank Exchange

Tank Exchange for two (2) Deionization Systems located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NWA 300000171268.0120

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6592323SU00090

NET AMT

Deionization Systems Cartridge Change

Cartridge and Filter Change for two (2) Deionization Systems located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NWA 300000171268.0120

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6592323SU00090

NET AMT

Annual Maintenance & Repair of Two (2) Deionization Systems and Tanks located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Tank Exchange for two (2) Deionization Systems located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NET AMT

Cartridge and Filter Change for two (2) Deionization Systems located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NET AMT

Annual Maintenance & Repair of Two (2) Deionization Systems and Tanks located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NET AMT

Tank Exchange for two (2) Deionization Systems located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NET AMT

Cartridge and Filter Change for two (2) Deionization Systems located in Building 133 Bearing Cleaning Shop in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0. Scope for the Bearing Cleaning Shop 94302, Building 133

1.1 This is a requirement for the rental and maintenance services for deionizer systems, demineralization tanks at the Fleet Readiness Center East aboard MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28532. The Bearing Cleaning Shop, 91108, in Building 133, requires the exchange of deionizer tanks and the maintenance to be provided for the deionizer system.

2.0 The Government owns the 2.5 cubic feet tanks used on the two-(2) deionizer systems.

3.0 The contractor shall be responsible for replacing all leaking tanks at NO CHARGE TO THE GOVERNMENT, as long as the leaks are not caused by human error or acts of God.

4.0 The contractor shall have the exchange tickets signed by the Shop Supervisor for each visit/exchange.

NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY 9" TANK SHELLS AND THE APPROPRIATE FITTINGS.

5.0 The Water Deionizer systems consist of five tanks. The model and configuration for the tanks are as follows:

a) Carbon, Model ZWDJ02582

b) Cation, Model ZWDJ02584

c) Anion, Model ZWDJ02585

d) Mixed Bed (worker), Model ZWDJ02581

e) Mixed Bed (polisher), Model ZWDJ02581

5.1 Tanks within System 1 shall be changed on a monthly basis and the tanks within System 2 shall be scheduled for a change on a quarterly basis. However, both systems shall be inspected monthly for system leaks and maintenance. Notification of any system maintenance problems or issues shall be reported to the shop supervisor during the monthly visit.

NOTE: The carbon tanks for system 1 and system 2 shall be changed on a quarterly basis.

1. In addition, the contractor shall respond within twenty-four (24) hours to any call by the Government when the Contractor owned system has a leak, or a tank(s) needs to be replaced.

1. The contractor shall include the following:

a.) First stage filter changes for both systems. The filter changes shall be performed with each tank exchange.

b.) Inspections and notification of any system maintenance problems or issues shall be done during tank exchanges.

8.0 POC’s for this contract shall be:

a) Brian Cousert, Shop 94302 Supervisor, 252-464-9203

b) Levi Cuthrell, levi.g.cuthrell.civ@us.navy.mil Facility & Plant Maintenance Services, 252-464-9366

9.0 The Customer Point of Contact for this contract shall be MRO Logistics Acquisition Division Services Branch

a) Primary: Heather Unruh, heather.r.unruh.civ@us.navy.mil 252-464-5535

b) Alternative: Maria Ratte, maria.c.ratte.civ@us.navy.mil 252-464-6053

10.0 Contractor Site Specific Rules and Compliance

a) The FRC East has established a goal of providing a safe, secure, and environmentally sound workplace for every civilian, military, contractor, and visitor at all FRC East facilities. To that end, the FRC East has adopted and implemented additional safety programs to improve safety, quality, environmental, and security measures.

b) All individuals who enter or work in this facility are required to comply with all federal, state, local, and site specific safety, environmental, quality and security requirements and the terms and conditions of the - FRC East Information Brochure, reference (a). All FRC East supervisors, managers, and employees who observe or are advised of noncompliance will report the issue through the proper chain of command and the appropriate Contract Project Manager, Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), and/or sponsor.

c) Any visitor/contractor not willing to acknowledge receipt of reference (a) and document willingness to comply shall not be authorized to enter the facility. Any individual authorized to enter the facility but later found not to comply with these requirements will be asked to immediately halt work. Actions that may be taken by FRC East due to noncompliance may include removal of authorization to enter the facility.

10.1 Contractor Performance Requirements

1. All personnel working on site at the FRC East under this contract shall document their receipt and review of the information listed in reference (a) annually. Documented proof of all required certification training/licensing listed in the contract shall be available upon request by the Government.

1. All contractors performing work on behalf of FRC East and who have 10 employees at any time during the past calendar year, whose employees worked 1,000 or more hours in any quarter shall furnish FRC East their Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR) for recordable nonfatal injuries and illnesses and their Days Away from Restricted work activity, and/or Job Transfer (DART) rate for the past three years.

1. Foreign Object (FO) is defined as any article or substance alien to the aircraft or assembly which is allowed to invade the product. Foreign object damage (FOD) is the damage that occurs due to these FOs. All FRC East work sites shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent FOD to aircraft and/or aircraft components. Work sites shall be kept clean at all times. All debris, scrap material, tools, and equipment will be cleared from the work site as work progresses. At no time shall hoses, power cords, materials, etc. be permitted to create tripping hazards in areas of the work site.

1. In those cases where a contractor supervisor determines that solving a safety or health problem is beyond their control, but within the control of the FRC East, the contractor shall notify the appropriate point of contact identified in the contract.

1. All contractor employees performing work on site at FRC East shall immediately report any safety, security, or environmental violation to their contractor supervisor, as well as the cognizant FRC East Safety/Security/Environmental Offices provided in reference (a). The initial FRC East notification can be made via phone or e-mail and should include as many applicable details as possible (date, time, identification numbers, tags, company, etc.). This initial notification shall be made as soon as possible. A safety incident will require the contractor to complete and submit an incident memo to the appropriate point of contact identified in the contract, with a copy to FRC East Safety Office within twenty-four hours of accident/incident). This incident memo will include the full name of the person involved in the incident, age, sex, job title, the name of the employing company and the contract number and title. In addition, this memo will include the severity of the illness or injury, indirect cause(s) or the accident and whether personal protective equipment was available and used.

1. Contractor supervisors shall take the FRC East Environmental Management System Awareness training (EMS & Me) available on the external FRC East Web Page at http://www.navair.navy.mil/frce/ and convey the information to their personnel prior to entry into FRC East and annually thereafter (depends on the length of the contract). This training shall be documented with course name, date completed, employee name and signature. Contractor personnel may use company training completed documents (as long as the information requested is provided) or request a copy of FRC East training sheets via the Contract Project Manager.

1. All contractors and sub-contractors working within FRC East shall develop and operate effective safety and health programs.

1. When entering into FRC East industrial areas, contractor personnel shall wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for that area. PPE includes hearing protection, eye protection, and safety shoes. The Government shall not provide PPE. Contractor personnel without the appropriate PPE shall not be allowed access to the facility.

1. Constant control of tools and materials is required at all times.

1. Tools and hardware shall be controlled at all times to prevent migration out of the work site. Lost tools shall be reported to the tool control manager at 464-9741. Tools found unattended will be confiscated and reported to the contracting officer.

1. Contractors will not perform hot work until the MCAS Fire Department issues a Hot Work Permit. The Fire Department number is 466-2241.

1. Work causing airborne hazards shall be controlled as directed by EM 385-1-1, section 06.A.04b, reference (c).

1. The contractor shall maintain an inventory of hazardous material used on the FRC EAST 5090/20, "Maintenance Contractor Hazardous Material Inventory,” reference (d). A copy of this inventory (CDRL/template) shall be submitted to the Hazardous Material Program Manager in the Industrial Environmental Division (Code 6.3.5), Building 154, monthly, or at the completion of the job, whichever occurs first. Copies of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be maintained on site at all times and in the contractor's on site office or in the contractor's work truck (if used as a field office). These MSDSs are required in the event of emergency or spill incident.

1. The contractor is responsible for collection, storage, and disposal of all hazardous waste generated. Additionally all hazardous waste shipped off site, requires a Hazardous Waste Manifest (CDRL or provide form/template). This manifest must be signed by the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Environmental Affairs Department. The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Environmental Affairs Department's phone number is 466-3631. Contractor's requiring additional information regarding the proper collection, storage and disposal of hazardous waste can contact the FRC East Industrial Environmental Division (Code 6.3.5) at 464-8042 or 464-8412.

CONTRACTOR'S UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and Performance Work Statement. If the Contractor deviates from contract requirements and Performance Work Statement without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

1) SUBMISSION OF QUOTES.

1. The vendor is responsible for ensuring that quotes are received in the Contracting Office no later than 06 July 2023 at 11:00 am as indicated on page one (1) of this solicitation. Failure of vendor’s quote to be received prior to the hour and date specified may result in rejection of the quote.

1. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to ann.sanford@usmc.mil .

1. RFQ Number M6700123Q1110 must be clearly shown in the subject line.

2) INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF QUOTES: The vendor shall submit the following as part of their quote:

1. Information that demonstrates the vendor’s ability to perform the services in accordance with the requirements of the Performance Work Statement within the required period of performance.

1. Quoted firm-fixed price for each line item shown-for completion of all services / supplies in accordance with the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

1. Vendor must include unit price and total amount for each line item. Vendor shall quote FOB Destination pricing.

1. Completed SF1449 to include:

1. Signed / completed page 1 (Blocks 17 and 30)

1. Completed Representations and Certifications: The following representations and certifications must be completed and returned as part of the vendor’s quote.

1. Past Performance Information, to include the following:

i) Vendors may submit at least three (3) relevant past performance references. Relevant past performance is defined as performance of contracts similar in technical complexity to this requirement. Include the following information for each contract listed:

(a) Agency or company name.

(b) Contract number (if applicable).

(c) Point of Contact name, phone number and fax number.

(d) Brief description of contract and relevance to this requirement.

(e) Total contract value.

(f) Period of performance.

ii) If a vendor has no relevant past performance history, a vendor must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history.

FAR 52.212-3 (Note that vendor is only required to complete paragraph (b) if they have not completed annual representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM) website.)

3) SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT/WIDE AREA WORKFLOW: Contractors interested in doing business with the government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.beta.sam.gov and the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing system at https://piee.eb.mil

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4(C)

Unilateral administrative changes (e.g., a change in the paying office, line of accounting, cost code or the appropriation data, changing points of contact or telephone numbers, and correct typographical errors) are authorized under this section, so long as the written purchase order change does not affect the substantive rights of the parties and is consistent with customary commercial practice.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT

a) The following representative of the Contracting Office shall be contacted for contract administration purposes:

1. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicate with contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the “Changes” clause of this contract.

b) The contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and is signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

c) A Contracting Officer for the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEast) Contracting Office is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and, notwithstanding, provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer’s. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than a designated Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made.

d) The contact information for the Contracting Officer is:

BASE ACCESS

1.0 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO MARINE CORPS INSTALLATION AND THE FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST

1.1 Performance of this requirement requires access to Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East. Contractor personnel shall follow all procedures for access to the Air Station in accordance with Air Station Order (ASO) 5560.6A, available at: http://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Portals/86/Docs/Cherrypointorders/5560.6A.pdf?ver=2016-03-29-110019-410 and FRC East Instruction 5000.1B, Enclosure 1, available at: http://www.navair.navy.mil/frce/sites/g/files/jejdrs421/files/2018-11/5000.1B%20JUNE%202017%20enc1.pdf Separate access requests are required for Base Access and FRC East access. Please note, due to the Real ID Act, some state driver’s licenses will not be accepted without a second form of identification, like a passport.

1.2 Marine Corps Installations transition to new access control system Marine Corps Installations across the region are transitioning to a new government-owned access control system called Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). This new and enhanced system will replace RAPIDGate and MCESS for contractors and other non-DoD-affiliated personnel requiring installation access. DBIDS is already installed at more than 320 sites with over 5 million registered personnel and unlike previous systems, this one is a free service.

Current RAPIDGate or MCESS credentials can easily be switched out for a DBIDS credential and new contractors can apply for a DBIDS credential using the same vetting requirements as previously required. RAPIDGate/MCESS credentials will be honored until December 31, 2018. After this date, all contractors will be required to have a DBIDS credential in order to access MCAS Cherry Point. In order to reduce wait time when exchanging your RAPIDGate/MCESS credential, it is highly recommended each applicant pre-register at https://dbids-global.dmdc.mil/enroll#!/.

Here’s what you need to know:

CURRENT DOD ID CARD HOLDERS

· If you currently hold a valid Common Access Card (CAC), dependent ID card, reserve ID card, or retiree ID card, issued by the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), no further action is required.

· You will be automatically enrolled in DBIDS when your ID card is initially scanned at the gate. Expect a one-time delay of 3-6 seconds as the DBIDS system initially registers your information.

CURRENT CONTRACTORS

· DBIDS credentials will be issued beginning September 24, 2018

· 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

· New DBIDS credentials will be valid for the remainder of the contract (not to exceed 5 years), but individuals will be re-vetted each year.

· All contractors (MCAS Cherry Point) will be able to exchange their current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential at the MCAS Cherry Point Contractor Vetting Office, Building 251 (Pass and ID).

NOTE: Flight line access will still be granted at Physical Security using the procedures already in place.

NEW CONTRACTORS

· DBIDS credentials will be issued beginning September 24, 2018

· 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.

REMINDER: Beginning October 1, 2018, all personnel in possession of a RAPIDGate/MCESS credential will also be required to provide a second valid U.S. government form of identification. Beginning September 24, 2018, DBIDS credentials will be issued or exchanged in place of a RAPIDGate/MCESS credential. The last day RAPIDGate/MCESS credentials will be authorized for entry onto the installation is December 31, 2018.

More information on DBIDS can be accessed by current CAC holders at https://dbids.dmdc.mil/#!/resources.

If you have questions regarding the exchange of a current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential for DBIDS or you are a new contractor seeking enrollment into DBIDS, please contact the Contractor Vetting Office at (252) 466- 4685/5921/3066/3461.

1.3 The FRCE point of contact for this requirement is: (Heather Unruh, 252-464-5535, heather.r.unruh.civ@us.navy.mil. Note: There is no visit request form. A visit request may be in the form of an email or fax submitted on company letterhead and must contain the following information:

(a) Last name, first name, Middle name, Place of birth, last four digits of social security number, and citizenship.

(b) Name of the FRC point of contact and their phone number.

(c) Purpose of visit, if classified/unclassified visit, dates of visit (one year maximum), company name, POC and phone number.

(d) Include a statement affirming that the FRC EAST Information Brochure was read and understood by all visitors/contractors listed on the visit request. If a visitor/contractor has not rea the FRC EAST Information Brochure prior to their arrival, a copy may be obtained by their sponsor on the CP-Web under Security (Physical Security) “FRC EAST ACCESS CONTROL – FRCEASTINST 5000.1B CH-1 Encl: (1)” or at Building 137, Security Guard Post 1.

1.4 Additional information regarding access to the Air Station is available by phone at 252-466-5921. Additional information regarding access to the FRC East is available by phone at 252-464-7397 or by accessing the FRC East web-site at http://www.navair.navy.mil/frce/visinfo.html . Failure to submit the proper visit request information may result in denial of access to the facility.

1.5 The MCAS Cherry Point main gate is located off NC State Highway 101, Havelock, NC. Visitors without proper vehicle identification are required to check-in at the visitor’s center adjacent to the main gate.

1.6 Contractors are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) consisting of hearing protection, eye protection, and safety shoes. PPE will not be provided by the facility. Contractor representatives without the appropriate PPE will not be allowed access to the facility.

2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or when being introduced. Contractor personnel shall display distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meeting with Government personnel. Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

3.0 WORK PERFORMED ON MARINE CORP INSTALLATIONS

3.1 The worked described herein shall be performed at the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, Bldg. 137 Geographical Shop, MCAS Cherry Point, NC and shall be performed during the FRC East’s normal working hours, Monday through Friday 0630 to 1500, unless otherwise requested by the contractor and approved in advance by the Government.

3.2 During the course of contract performance the contractor, as a resident of the installation and facility, shall adhere to all rules and regulations in effect at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the FRC East. Contractors are required to comply with all Federal and North Carolina State Environmental, Security, and Safety Compliance requirements along with other command policies as stated in the FRC East Information Brochure (FRCE Instruction 5000.1B, Enclosure 1.

3.3 The contractor shall report any accidents or injuries occurring on site to the FRC East Safety Office via telephone:

Safety Office - 252-464-7015 Fire Department - 911 Fire Department Dispatch - 252-466-3616 Plant Engineering - 252-464-7640 Quality Department - 252-464-9397 ISO 14001 Management Rep - 252-464-9814 or 252-464-8412 Security - 252-464-7999 Hazardous Material Program Manager - 252-464-8051 Environmental Office - 252-464-8042

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

HEATHER UNRUH

BEACHY ROAD, BLDG. 148, BAY C

CHERRY POINT NC 28533

252-464-5535

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SALES TAX EXEMPTION

The Contractor is hereby advised that the United States Government and Agencies thereof are exempt from State and Local Government tax by virtue of Article 6 of the United States Constitution. No exemption certificate is required.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

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

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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

The award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures and the best value trade-off process using price and non-price factors. For this reason, the final award decision may be made to other than lowest priced or highest technically rated quote. To determine the best value a comparative assessment of the quoter’s price and other nonprice factors (technical ability, past performance, and other evaluation factors identified elsewhere in this solicitation) will be conducted.

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

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

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

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

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

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

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

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

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

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

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

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

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

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

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

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

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

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

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

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

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"--

(1) Means a small business concern--

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

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

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

"Small business concern"--

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

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

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

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

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

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

"Women-owned 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 its stock 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 the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or…