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This document is a question and answer amendment related to a solicitation for Catholic Chaplain Musician Accompanist Services. It provides responses to questions about the requirements, including that the musician does not have to be Catholic but must meet the qualifications in the Performance Work Statement. The solicitation is for a contract that was previously awarded to IDEMMA LLC for $55,728 for a base period of 12 months and two 12-month option periods. The Performance Work Statement outlines the required services, which include providing organist, pianist, or keyboard musician support for Catholic Chapel worship services, rehearsals, and other religious events. Quotes may be submitted via email or hand delivery, and questions are due by May 10, 2024. The contract will be awarded based on price alone.

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M6700124Q1068

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: Does the musician have to be Catholic or just familiar with services?

Answer 1: The musician does not have to be Catholic but must meet the qualifications as stated in paragraph 7.0 – 7.4 of the Performance Work Statement.

Question 2: Has there been a previous incumbent? If so, can you provide the award #, award name and the total value of the contract?

Answer 2: Contact Number M6700121P1056 was awarded to IDEMMA LLC, 37 N Orange Ave STE 500, Orlando FL 32839-2459 on 27 January 2021 for a total amount of $55,728.00, which included a base period of 12 months and two 12-month option periods.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

NOTICE TO OFFERORS:

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Quotes may be submitted via email (no larger than 2MB) to casey.w.svatek.mil@usmc.mil; (PREFERRED METHOD) or via hand delivery/courier to Contracting Department, Bldg. 316, G Street, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542. It is solely the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure quotes are submitted in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1 including its addenda, and received within the required timeframe. All quotes, if timely received, will be considered for award. The information submitted shall be clear and legible.

Questions on the solicitation are due no later than 3:30 pm local time, Camp Lejeune, NC on 10 May 2024. Questions received after that time will not be answered.

ITEM NO
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
12
Months

Musician Services

FFP

Contractor shall perform organist, pianist, and keyboard musician services in support of the Catholic Chapel Mass services and other religious events in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: MMP1004526800-0002

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

ITEM NO
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
12
Months
OPTION
Musician Services

FFP

Contractor shall perform organist, pianist, and keyboard musician services in support of the Catholic Chapel Mass services and other religious events in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

for

CATHOLIC CHAPEL MUSICIAN SERVICES

1.0 BACKGROUND. In support of the US Navy Regulations, SECNAVINST 1730.7D, commanders shall provide a Command Religious Program (CRP) which accommodates the religious needs, preferences, and rights of authorized personnel. As a component of the base, the Command Chaplain's Office has the mission to develop personnel and families of operating forces and the Camp Lejeune community for spiritual and personal readiness, through ministries, pastoral care, and the provision for facilitation of the free exercise of religion.

2.0 SCOPE/OBJECTIVES. This is a non-personal service contract to perform musician services in support of the Catholic Chapel worship services and other religious events as determined by the Marine Corps Base Chaplain's Office and is required to support the missions and responsibilities of the CRP.

3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance will be for a base period of 12 months and one 12 month option period.

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The place of performance is St. Francis Xavier Catholic Chapel, Bldg. 17, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and other sites as coordinated by the COR for special services.

5.0 TASKS. The contractor shall perform organist, pianist or keyboard musician services in support of the Catholic Chapel worship services and other religious events as determined by the Marine Corps Base Chaplain’s Office.

5.1 COORDINATION OF MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS. The musician shall coordinate the musical arrangements with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to conducting any rehearsals or services.

5.2 MAINTAINING INSTRUMENTS. The contractor shall apprise the COR of any malfunctions of the instruments and any required services needed to maintain the instruments musical integrity. Funding requests for necessary repairs, supplies, and musical literature shall be submitted by the COR.

5.3 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES. The musician shall perform at two (2) worship services every Sunday. The first service will take place at 8:00 A.M., and the second service that day is at 11:00 A.M. Worship services last for approximately one (1) hour.

5.4 CHOIR REHEARSALS. The musician shall perform two (2) hours per week of rehearsals with the choir. Rehearsals will be conducted at the base Catholic chapel. The rehearsal time will be conducted every Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. and every Sunday at 10:00 A.M. Coordination with the choir and access to the buildings will be conducted with the COR.

5.5 SPECIAL SERVICES. The musician shall provide support for up to 20 special services which may be scheduled during the church calendar year or during civic holidays. The special services include such events as Holy Days of Obligation, funerals, memorials, and special religious observances. The COR will notify the contractor no less than 72 hours prior to any special services.

5.6 ARRIVAL TIME FOR PERFORMANCES. The musician, in support of regularly scheduled services and special events, shall arrive at the appointed place of performance 15 minutes before the scheduled event.

5.7 NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCES DUE TO EMERGENCIES. The musician shall notify the COR by telephone or email when they are unable to perform services due to illness, inclement weather, or an emergency.

5.8 SUBSTITUTIONS. In the event the musician will be unable to perform the contractor shall notify the COR with as much advance notice as possible. The contractor shall provide an acceptable replacement meeting all qualifications stated in the contract and approved by the COR.

6.0 UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the contractor.

7.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS. The Contractor shall possess and maintain the necessary training, qualifications, and experience to accomplish all tasks identified in this PWS. The necessary minimum qualifications are as follows:

7.1 Must be able to sight read music and play a piano or keyboard.

7.2 Familiar with liturgical or contemporary worship service formats.

7.3 Individual shall have a minimum of two years of experience playing in a church congregation.

7.4 Ability to play liturgical or contemporary Christian music.

8.0 GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT – The Government points of contact are not warranted Contracting Officers and do not have the authority to take any action, either directly or indirectly, that would change the pricing, quantity, place of performance, delivery schedule, or any other terms and conditions of the contract.

8.1 Contract Administrator: Casey W. Svatek eMail: casey.w.svatek.mil@usmc.mil Phone: (910) 451-3014

8.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative: Provided at time of award.

9.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.

9.1 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. The Base Chaplain's Office has adequate musical instruments on hand and will provide the musician access to those instruments so they can perform the required services.

9.2 OTHER MUSICAL MATERIALS. The COR will provide hymnals and other musical materials necessary to perform the duties required of the musician. All materials purchased will remain the property of the Government.

10.0 BASE ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAMP LEJEUNE/MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER

-To gain initial access to the base, Contractors and/or Delivery Drivers must have in their possession: their contract number, delivery address, and sponsor’s contact information.

For SERVICES the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is the sponsor.

For delivery of SUPPLIES the customer/delivery point of contact is the sponsor.

Contract Number:

Sponsor/COR:

Delivery Address:

-Contractors must be registered in the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all their employees and/or subcontractors are properly registered within DBIDS.

-DBIDS credentials will be valid for the duration of your contract, not to exceed three years; however, re-vetting of individuals' information will occur each year.

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

-Contractors requiring access for less than 60 days will receive a temporary paper pass.

-Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligibility: Contractor personnel authorized CACs are exempt from DBIDS enrollment.

-If you have questions regarding base access, Contractor CACs, or DBIDS requirements, contact the Contractor Vetting Office (CVO). The CVO is located in Bldg. 818 adjacent to the Camp Lejeune Main Gate on Holcomb Blvd, just off NC Highway 24. The CVO is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays.

Contractor Vetting Office - Appointments: 910-451-5977 Contractor Vetting Office - Questions: 910-451-0284/0289 Vetting Office Email: lejeunecontractorvetting@usmc.mil DBIDS email: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/

-Contractors will report to the Contractor Vetting Office (CVO) to confirm their access requirements, undergo a background check and receive their credential/pass.

PLEASE NOTE: Individuals with active warrants may be subject to arrest on the spot.

**The Government will not be responsible for any contractor access delays. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are strictly the responsibility of the contractor.

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE
DESCRIPTION
PAGES
DATE
Attachment 1
DoL Wage Determination 2015-4389 Rev 25

22-MAR-2024

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
1001
Destination
Government
Destination
Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN
DELIVERY DATE
QUANTITY
SHIP TO ADDRESS
DODAAC / CAGE
0001
POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

31-MAY-2025

N/A
MMP100 CHAPLAIN OFFICE

MATTHEW STOERRLE

MCB CHAPLAIN OFFICE

67 VIRGINIA DARE DR

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547

910-451-3210

MMP100

1001
POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

31-MAY-2026

N/A
(SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

MMP100

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
52.204-9
Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
JAN 2011
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
52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
SEP 2023

ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1

Addendum to paragraph (b)(4):

The offeror shall submit with their offer:

Technical Capability:

The vendor shall provide a capability statement/performance plan that demonstrates their ability to provide the required service in the solicitation. The vendor should address their experience providing this type of service, equipment supplied, staffing capability/plan, and any other relevant information.

Addendum to paragraph (b)(6):

The offeror shall submit with their offer:

Price:
The price offered must reflect unit prices, extended amounts per line item, and overall total.

(Note: All prices must be actual “face-value” pricing having already accounted for any discounts offered and extended to the Government).

(End of Addenda to Provision)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-4
Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
NOV 2023
52.219-1 Alt I
Small Business Program Representations (FEB 2024) Alternate I
FEB 2024
52.232-39
Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
JUN 2013
52.237-2
Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation
APR 1984
52.247-34
F.O.B. Destination
NOV 1991
252.201-7000
Contracting Officer's Representative
DEC 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
252.204-7004
Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors
JAN 2023
252.204-7008
Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
OCT 2016
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
252.204-7018
Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
JAN 2023
252.204-7020
NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements
NOV 2023
252.204-7024
Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System
MAR 2023
252.223-7006
Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials
SEP 2014
252.223-7997 (Dev)
Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Items Containing Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic Acid - Representation (DEVIATION 2022-O0010)
SEP 2022
252.223-7998 (Dev)
Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Items Containing Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic Acid (DEVIATION 2022-O0010)
SEP 2022
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
252.225-7059
Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation
JUN 2023
252.225-7060
Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
JUN 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
252.239-7098 (Dev)
Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites - Representation. (Deviation 2021-O0003)
APR 2021
252.243-7001
Pricing Of Contract Modifications
DEC 1991
252.244-7000
Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services
NOV 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 quote 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:

BASIS OF AWARD: Quotes will be evaluated based on price alone.

This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

(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.

(End of Provision)

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, 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 124.1001", 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 the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) 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 more women.

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

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

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

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ ]

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

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 125.18(b)(1) and (2). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .] Each service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern participating in the joint venture shall provide representation of its service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern status.

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

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

(6) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

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

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

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

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(11) (Complete if the offeror has represented itself as disadvantaged in paragraph (c)(4) of this provision.)

___ Black American.

___ Hispanic American.

___ Native American (American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians).

___ Asian-Pacific American (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Hong Kong, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).

___ Subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands, or Nepal).

___ Individual/concern, other than one of the preceding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) (i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (f)(3) of this provision contains a critical component.

(ii) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select "no''.

(iii) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(iv) The terms "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(2) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No.
Country of origin
Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)
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[List as necessary]

(3) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No.

(4) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.

(g)(1) Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) (A) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this provision contains a critical component.

(B) The terms "Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product,'' "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,'' "critical component,'' "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act."

(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act."

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:

Line Item No.
Country of origin
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___
___
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___

(iii) The Offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act." The Offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select "no''.

Other Foreign End Products:

Line Item No.
Country of origin
Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
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___

(iv) The Offeror shall list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

Line Item No.

(v) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.

(2) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":

Israeli End Products:

Line Item No.

(3) Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate III. If Alternate III to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahraini, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American --Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act":

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahraini, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:

Line Item No.
Country of origin
___
___
___
___
___
___

(4) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements".

(ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products:

Line Item No.
Country of origin
___
___
___
___
___
___

(iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation.

(h) Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Executive Order 12689).

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