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This document outlines a solicitation for FARO hardware and software support services. The Marine Corps Installations East Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office is seeking a firm-fixed price contract for FARO Quantum E Arm service plan renewals, CAM2 Probing Edition software license and maintenance support, and related services. The requirement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Interested SDVOSBs must monitor the solicitation posted to SAM.gov and any amendments. The response deadline is January 17, 2024 by 1:00 PM EST. Award is anticipated to be a one-year contract with two one-year option periods exercisable at the Government's discretion.
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M6700124Q1014
Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
SUMMARY OF OPTIONS
PURPOSE: The purpose of this action is to establish a contract for FARO Arm Complete Service Plan and software support as required by the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC. All services shall be performed 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 provisions for two (2) 1-year option periods. The option periods 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
CLIN 0001 – 0002 *$__________
12 months ADC
FIRST OPTION
CLIN 1001 – 1002 *$__________
12 months ADC
SECOND OPTION
CLIN 2001 – 2002 *$__________
12 months ADC
TOTAL VALUE *$__________
*To be confirmed at time of award
| ITEM NO |
| SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1 |
| Years |
FARO Hardware
FFP
Faro Arm - Complete Care Service Plan includes parts and labor for repair and annual cleaning and calibration.
Part Number 33000-725 Serial Number W25E52035220
In accordance with the Performance Work Statement
NWA 300000169266.0270
FOB: Destination
MILSTRIP: N6592324SU00031
PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6592324SU00031
PSC CD: J052
NET AMT
| ITEM NO |
| SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1 |
| Years |
FARO Software
FFP
CAM2 Probing Edition MNR Maintenance for Perpetual License of CAM2 Probing Edition
Serial Number 900719427596
In accordance with the Performance Work Statement
NWA 300000169266.0270
FOB: Destination
MILSTRIP: N6592324SU00031
PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6592324SU00031
NET AMT
| ITEM NO |
| SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1 |
| Years |
| OPTION |
| FARO Hardware |
FFP
Faro Arm - Complete Care Service Plan includes parts and labor for repair and annual cleaning and calibration.
Part Number 33000-725 Serial Number W25E52035220
In accordance with the Performance Work Statement
FOB: Destination
NET AMT
| ITEM NO |
| SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1 |
| Years |
| OPTION |
| FARO Software |
FFP
CAM2 Probing Edition MNR Maintenance for Perpetual License of CAM2 Probing Edition
Serial Number 900719427596
In accordance with the Performance Work Statement
NET AMT
| ITEM NO |
| SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1 |
| Years |
| OPTION |
| FARO Hardware |
FFP
Faro Arm - Complete Care Service Plan includes parts and labor for repair and annual cleaning and calibration.
Part Number 33000-725 Serial Number W25E52035220
In accordance with the Performance Work Statement
NET AMT
| ITEM NO |
| SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1 |
| Years |
| OPTION |
| FARO Software |
FFP
CAM2 Probing Edition MNR Maintenance for Perpetual License of CAM2 Probing Edition
Serial Number 900719427596
In accordance with the Performance Work Statement
NET AMT
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
1.0 Scope. The Contractor shall provide service for one (1) FARO Quantum E Arm Part FARO Part Number 33000-725, Serial Number W25E52035220. The service shall include one (1) year renewal of FARO’s Hardware FFP ARM Complete Care Service Plan including parts and labor for repair and annual cleaning and calibration and renewal and support for one (1) perpetual license of CAM 2 Probing Edition software license number 90071942759 for one (1) year as required by Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Cherry Point, NC. Required Standard of Workmanship for all service and product support to be performed under this purchase order shall be performed by technicians thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of the specified equipment. All services and support shall be performed in a highly professional manner.
2.0 Service Plan. The Contractor shall provide the Faro Arm Complete Service Plan, to include:
1. The Faro Arm Quantum E Extended Warranty
1. Technical Support & Self-Help Knowledge Base
1. Embedded Software and Driver Updates
1. FARO OEM Parts & FARO trained technicians to perform Labor.
1. Shipping From FARO To You
1. (1) One free annual cleaning, calibration, and re-certification with every year of warranty purchased
2.1 License Support. The contractor shall provide software licenses and support for one (1) license for CAM2 Probing Edition software used in the Innovation Lab 977 Building 137. The FARO Technologies Inc. software license support shall include, but is not limited to, the following products:
a. Patches, minor updates and major upgrades to current versions of software, and associated documentation.
b. Website address for the purpose of locating software documentation and instructions, knowledgebase articles, software community discussion forums and submitting requests for technical assistance.
3.0 Support products, to include patches, minor updates and major upgrades, for the CAM2 Probing Edition software shall be emailed to the Technical POCs at:
James Harrup, james.p.harrup.civ@us.navy.mil, 252-464-8602 Amy Wyrick, amy.c.wyrick.civ@us.navy.mil, 252-464-5699 Jackie Canady, jackie.l.canady.civ@us.navy.mil, 252-259-5018
3.1 The Customer Point of Contact for this contract shall be MRO LOGISTICS, Acquisitions Procurement Division:
| Primary: Heather Unruh, heather.r.unruh.civ@us.navy.mil, 252-464-5535 |
| Secondary: Kari Wilson, kari.s.wilson.civ@us.navy.mil, 252-464-9163 |
Performance Requirement Summary
Objective
Standard Location
| Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Standard |
| Quality Assurance Evaluator/Deliverables POC |
Inspection Type
Incentive
| Service Plan Tasks |
| In accordance with Section 2.0 of the PWS |
| 95% |
-Timeliness -Quality -Accuracy
| Technical POC within the PWS |
| Random Inspection |
| Exercise Option |
| License Support |
| In accordance with Section 2.1 of the PWS |
| 95% |
-Timeliness -Quality -Accuracy
| Technical POC within the PWS |
| Random Inspection |
| Exercise Option |
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.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT
a) The following representative of the Contracting Office shall be contacted for contract administration purposes:
| Name: | Ann Sanford | |
| Phone: | (252) 466-4340 | DSN: 582-4340 |
| Email: | ann.sanford@usmc.mil |
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:
| Name: Stacie Bell Simpson | ||
| Phone: | (252) 466-2843 | DSN: 582-2843 |
| Email: | stacie.bell@usmc.mil |
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.
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 19 January 2024 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 M6700124Q1014 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 how their quoted services meet the requirements for each line item.
1. Proposed period of performance.
1. Quoted firm-fixed price for each line item shown. Vendor must include unit price and total amount for each line item. Vendor shall quote FOB Destination pricing.
1. Completed SF1449 to include:
i) Signed/completed page 1 (Blocks 17 and 30)
ii) 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 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.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS
Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:
| CLIN |
| INSPECT AT |
| INSPECT BY |
| ACCEPT AT |
| ACCEPT BY |
| 0001 |
| Destination |
| Government |
| Destination |
| Government |
| 0002 |
| Destination |
| Government |
| Destination |
| Government |
| 1001 |
| Destination |
| Government |
| Destination |
| Government |
| 1002 |
| Destination |
| Government |
| Destination |
| Government |
| 2001 |
| Destination |
| Government |
| Destination |
| Government |
| 2002 |
| Destination |
| Government |
| Destination |
| Government |
DELIVERY INFORMATION
| CLIN |
| DELIVERY DATE |
| QUANTITY |
| SHIP TO ADDRESS |
| DODAAC / CAGE |
| 0001 |
| 1 yr. ADC |
| 1 |
| FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST |
HEATHER UNRUH
BEACHY ROAD, BLDG. 148, BAY C
CHERRY POINT NC 28533
252-464-5535
N65923
| 0002 |
| 1 yr. ADC |
| 1 |
| (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) |
N65923
| 1001 |
| 1 yr. ADC |
| 1 |
| (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) |
N65923
| 1002 |
| 1 yr. ADC |
| 1 |
| (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) |
N65923
| 2001 |
| 1 yr. ADC |
| 1 |
| (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) |
N65923
| 2002 |
| 1 yr. ADC |
| 1 |
| (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) |
N65923
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
| 52.203-18 |
| Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation |
| JAN 2017 |
| 52.204-7 |
| System for Award Management |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204-13 |
| System for Award Management Maintenance |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.204-16 |
| Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting |
| AUG 2020 |
| 52.204-18 |
| Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance |
| AUG 2020 |
| 52.204-19 |
| Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. |
| DEC 2014 |
| 52.204-22 |
| Alternative Line Item Proposal |
| JAN 2017 |
| 52.209-10 |
| Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations |
| NOV 2015 |
| 52.212-1 |
| Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services |
| SEP 2023 |
| 52.212-4 |
| Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services |
| NOV 2023 |
| 52.213-2 |
| Invoices |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.232-18 |
| Availability Of Funds |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.232-39 |
| Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations |
| JUN 2013 |
| 52.232-40 |
| Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors |
| MAR 2023 |
| 52.237-2 |
| Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.247-34 |
| F.O.B. Destination |
| NOV 1991 |
| 252.203-7000 |
| Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials |
| SEP 2011 |
| 252.203-7002 |
| Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights |
| DEC 2022 |
| 252.203-7005 |
| Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials |
| SEP 2022 |
| 252.204-7003 |
| Control Of Government Personnel Work Product |
| APR 1992 |
| 252.204-7008 |
| Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls |
| OCT 2016 |
| 252.204-7009 |
| Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information |
| JAN 2023 |
| 252.204-7012 |
| Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting |
| JAN 2023 |
| 252.204-7015 |
| Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support |
| JAN 2023 |
| 252.204-7022 |
| Expediting Contract Closeout |
| MAY 2021 |
| 252.204-7024 |
| Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System |
| MAR 2023 |
| 252.223-7008 |
| Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium |
| JAN 2023 |
| 252.225-7048 |
| Export-Controlled Items |
| JUN 2013 |
| 252.225-7055 |
| Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime |
| MAY 2022 |
| 252.225-7056 |
| Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime |
| JAN 2023 |
| 252.232-7003 |
| Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports |
| DEC 2018 |
| 252.237-7010 |
| Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel |
| JAN 2023 |
| 252.243-7001 |
| Pricing Of Contract Modifications |
| DEC 1991 |
| 252.244-7000 |
| Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services |
| JAN 2023 |
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 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 technical acceptability, price, and past performance 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.
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).
(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004s) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).
___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
___ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community--see FAR 3.900(a).
___ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
___ (6) [Reserved]
___ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
___ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
XX___ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
___ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).
___ (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).
___ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.
___ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
___ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
____ (14) [Reserved]
____ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
____ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
____ (17) [Reserved]
____ (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.
____ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.
____ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
____ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.
____ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.
_XX___ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.
____ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).
____ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
____ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
_XX___ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
____ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
____ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
____ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
____ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).
_XX___ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).
____ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (NOV 2023) (E.O. 13126).
_XX___ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
_XX___ (34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
____ (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.
____ (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.
____ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
____ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
_XX___ (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
____ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)
____ (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
____ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
____ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
____ (44)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.
____ (45)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.
____ (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
____ (47)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.
_XX___ (48) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
____ (49) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
____ (50) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
____ (51)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
____ (52) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.
____ (53)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
____ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].
____ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.
____ (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2023) of 52.225-3.
____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.
____ (54) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
_XX___ (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
____ (56) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
____ (57) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150
____ (58) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
____ (59) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
____ (60) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
____ (61) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
_XX___ (62) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
____ (63) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
____ (64) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
____ (65) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
____ (66) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
____ (67)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.
____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
_XX____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
_XX____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
_XX____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
_____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
_____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
_____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
_XX____ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).
_XX____ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
_____ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).
(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).
(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.
(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) _____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
_____ (B) Alternate I (MAR 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)
(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)
(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).
(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).
(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.
(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of clause)
52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) 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,…
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