M6786125Q0048 Material Readiness Solicitation.pdf

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M6786125Q0048

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Marine Forces Reserve for the

Corrosion Prevention and Control

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Background

2.0 Objective

3.0 Scope

4.0 Tasks/Duties

5.0 Physical Demands

6.0 Delivery

7.0 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

8.0 Security Considerations

9.0 Travel

10.0 Place of Performance

11.0 Period of Performance

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) G-4 requires skilled and experienced mid-level materiel readiness support services, with experience and expertise in Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC). This contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive oversight, assistance, guidance, and training to MARFORRES units and personnel. The positions primary focus will be to conduct detailed virtual and physical audits and ensuring meticulous accountability, readiness reporting, and serviceability. These supportive efforts will be focused on units assigned to support Global Force Management (GFM) requirements as well as those units allocated to support regional Operational Plans (OPLANs). This role is critical in maintaining the highest standards of materiel readiness across MARFORRES.

1.1 Commander MARFORRES (COMMARFORRES) serves as the Commander of all U.S. Marine Corps Reserve forces and reports to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).

1.2 MARFORRES consists of the following Major Subordinate Commands (MSC’s) 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV), 4th Marine Air Wing (4th MAW), 4th Marine Logistics Group (4th MLG), Force Headquarters Group

(FHG).

1.3 COMMARFORRES is responsible for engaging Headquarters Marine Corps and adjacent commands regarding MARFORRES accountability, readiness, and readiness reporting to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).

1.4 MARFORRES currently has 53 Battalion/Squadron-size reporting units that are geographically distributed at 152 sites across 47 states and Puerto Rico. These units have a unique nature of command relationships, structure, equipment, distribution, logistics processes, and training of personnel that differ from Active Component units.

1.5 MARFORRES continues to enhance its significance as an operational reserve through increased participation in deployments and collaboration with Active Component (AC) units in support of GFM requirements. In order to prepare and remain ready to meet the demands of the increased tempo the Reserve Component (RC) must prioritize equipment readiness ensuring its availability for rapid deployment and operational support. RC missions overseas (excluding Annual Training) have seen substantial growth, rising from around 60 in 2014 to 128 in Fiscal Year 2018. Despite a noticeable decline in missions between 2019 and 2021 due to the COVID pandemic, the RC is swiftly moving back to meeting pre-pandemic GFM demands. To ensure MARFORRES is ready to support GFM requirements, the G-4 relies on its Supply and Maintenance Analysis Team (SMAT) to conduct internal inspections of subordinate units. The SMAT conducts virtual analyses of MARFORRES units to gather information regarding equipment status and uses that data to determine specific areas of concern to address during on-site visits.

Typically, the SMAT will audit records, conduct physical inspections of the equipment, provide training through hands-on, "right seat/left seat" method and verify the reported status of the equipment during site visits. Ultimately, ensuring the equipment is fully operational and deployment ready.

1.6 MARFORRES’ proven ability to maintain a high level of readiness has resulted in the identification of “Preferred Sourcing Units (PSUs)”. These PSU’s are the primary drivers for the increased role the RC plays in contingency operations. The RC’s ability to support contingency operations and strategic plans is fully dependent on the continued commitment to maintain its equipment in a constant state of readiness for rapid real-world deployment.

1.7 MARFORRES is responsible for the activation, mobilization, and deployment of Reserve Marines from their training bases to serve under various geographic combatant commands. This action supports a range of operations, including contingencies, theater security cooperation events, and exercises involving joint, coalition, and service forces. A critical component of this process is the MARFORRES G-4 Materiel Readiness Branch (MRB). The G-4 plays a pivotal role in ensuring units are proficient in all supply and readiness aspects. It oversees the accurate management and documentation of supply and maintenance records, ensuring they reflect the current accountability and condition of military equipment to include containers. Additionally, the MARFORRES G-4 provides expert guidance and oversight to the Major Subordinate Commands) regarding materiel readiness, ensuring effective and efficient conduct of their responsibilities in this domain.

1.8 The MRB alongside managing the deployment of Reserve Marines, also faces challenges related to equipment maintenance, particularly in coatings and corrosion preventative compounds (CPCs). Across the Marine Corps, maintenance personnel, Marines, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) apply these compounds to extend equipment lifespan. The facilities for the application of these coatings range from simple open-air spaces to advanced application centers worldwide. Due to varying facility capabilities and location-specific requirements, there's a constant demand for new, location-appropriate products.

Currently, the introduction of new products into the USMC coating processes is unregulated, leading to the use of unqualified products from local retail sources or direct manufacturer provision. Some products, even if authorized, may not suit the intended application, despite their availability or necessity in meeting specific local requirements, such as VOC restrictions. The challenge is exacerbated by the current coating testing processes in the CPAC program, which make obtaining official product recommendations difficult.

Full testing can take over a year, and developing specifications may extend to two or three years due to additional testing requirements. This lengthy process conflicts with the needs of ISO certified organizations that require authorized products for all processes.

To address these challenges, the Contractor will also oversee the CPPM (Coating and CPC Process Management).

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The desired outcome of this PWS is for the contractor to recruit an individual specialized in CPAC who will serve as a valuable resource to MARFORRES. This expert will be tasked with conducting audits, performing physical inspections of equipment, and mentoring Marines within MARFORRES on corrosion control. The goal is to ensure that MARFORRES units are fully prepared and operationally capable in terms of materiel readiness, with a particular focus on corrosion prevention management.

3.0 SCOPE

This PWS outlines the requirement for analysis of MARFORRES materiel readiness, encompassing the review and audit of records, recommendation of required maintenance actions, and instruction of I&I Staff and SMCR Marines on Corrosion Control Basics. This necessitates in-depth knowledge of Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) supply and maintenance orders and directives, including but not limited to MCO 4400.150 (Consumer-Level Supply Policy Manual), MCO P4400.172 (Marine Corps Consolidated Storage Program), MCO 4790.2 (Marine Corps

Maintenance Management System Manual), MCO P4790.21 (Marine Corps Planned Maintenance System Manual), MCO 4080.1 (Marine Corps Transportation Manual), and relevant equipment Technical Manuals (TMs). The contractor must also be familiar with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) policies and Joint Publication 4-01 (Joint Logistics). Furthermore, ongoing efforts to improve overall readiness across the MARFORRES landscape require a thorough understanding of the unique challenges posed by geographically dispersed reserve units, limited manning and drill schedules, and the complexities of accurate equipment readiness reporting within this environment. This includes expertise in applying policies related to distance and dispersed locations for shipping, receiving, and maintenance scheduling, as well as adapting training and maintenance recommendations to accommodate the limited availability of reserve personnel.

Additionally, the contractor must possess expert knowledge of Marine Corps logistics planning and execution in support of operations, encompassing supply, maintenance, and distribution policies and business processes. This includes a practical understanding of Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contracts, proficiency with the Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC), familiarity with Marine Corps readiness reporting systems and metrics, and expertise in corrosion control procedures and best practices as outlined in relevant MCOs.

The contractor must have a minimum of ten years’ experience working within the supply and maintenance functions for the Marine Corps, coupled with a general understanding of the unique nature of MARFORRES and a thorough knowledge of tactical logistics. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to apply mature judgment, a high degree of initiative and persistence, and the capacity to act independently in analyzing and auditing records while conducting physical inventory operations. Experience in coordinating and facilitating actions between multiple units is required, as is knowledge of supply and maintenance management principles and practices to facilitate and enhance processes and performance. Finally, the contractor must have experience working with advanced technologies and Automatic Identification Technology.

4.0 TASKS

4.1 The contractor shall assume the role of a key support to MARFORRES, specializing in CPAC.

Their expertise will encompass fundamental aspects of CPAC, detailed strategies for Organizational and Field CPAC, and the effective implementation of CPAC. This role is pivotal in guiding MARFORRES through advanced methodologies and best practices in corrosion management to enhance overall operational integrity and longevity of assets.

4.2 Educate subordinate units about CPAC through over-the-shoulder training at using unit locations.

4.3 As required, provide on-site analysis/assistance to the using units within MARFORRES, which includes providing statistics and reports on their current status and instructions on correcting deficiencies as necessary.

4.4 Maintain continuous communication with MARFORRES, MSCs, and appropriate points of contact. The contractors will need to have a working relationship with personnel from MARFORRES and the Major Support Commands.

4.5 Participate in periodic internal and external meetings to facilitate training covering CPAC and equipment sustainment.

4.6 Provide independent analysis of the equipment sustainment processes within MARFORRES and provide analysis to appropriate organizations within the Force.

4.7 Assist in maintaining the CPAC database.

4.8 Request and maintain access to the DoD ISO Container Registry, Joint Container Management

(JCM) site.

4.9 Provide tailored training and mentoring to MARFORRES units to ensure compliance with CPAC orders, directives, and policies to enhance equipment sustainability and readiness of the force.

4.10 Audit records as required, and conduct training as required via the “right seat left seat” concept.

4.11 Analyzing equipment for corrosion issues, prioritizing corrosion prevention, and control in program planning, and developing strategies to mitigate corrosion in both newly fielded and existing equipment.

4.12 Record equipment corrosion conditions to establish the current state and drive future condition-based maintenance requirements.

4.13 Identify gaps, assess future needs, and refine strategies to address the evolving challenges in corrosion prevention and control, especially in harsh operating environments.

4.14 Engage CPAC customers for potential product identification.

4.15 Coordinate with units and MSC’s to ensure CPAC nominations are identified, forwarded, and approved for service in a timely manner.

4.16 As needed, assist the SMAT in assessing using unit Container Management programs by analyzing DoD ISO Containers state of corrosion ensuring serviceability as well as accountability within JCM.

5.0 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical activity is required. Prolonged standing/sitting during briefs, walking, bending, climbing and lifting of items not to exceed 40 pounds may be required.

6.0 DELIVERY

6.1 CPAC/SMAT, Accountability, Readiness, and Training Reports: The contractor will analyze and utilize all relevant CPAC and SMAT reports, as well as other data related to accountability, readiness, and training. Deliverables include: Monthly Materiel Readiness Reports summarizing key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying deficiencies, analyzing trends, and providing recommendations for improvement.

6.2 Meetings: The contractor will attend all required and requested meetings related to MARFORRES materiel readiness. Deliverables include: Meeting minutes or summaries documenting key discussion points and action items. Written responses to requests for information or analysis arising from meetings.

6.3 Reports: The contractor will provide various reports to leadership. Deliverables include: Bi-weekly Progress Reports outlining completed activities, ongoing challenges, planned activities, and proposed solutions. Fiscal Impact Assessments for recommended maintenance actions and process improvements, detailing estimated costs, potential savings, and ROI. Trip Reports summarizing travel purpose, key findings, recommendations, and expenses within one week of trip completion, formatted according to provide guidance. Maintenance Action Recommendations submitted within 72 hours of identifying a deficiency, detailing required maintenance, prioritization, estimated costs, resource requirements, and proposed timelines. Corrosion Control Training documentation, including a training curriculum, schedule, attendance records, assessment of training effectiveness, and post-training evaluation feedback.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

MARFORRES will provide the following: office space, office supplies, computer hardware and software, networks, telephones, reproduction equipment, other facilities as required, Standard Operating Procedures, applicable regulations, manuals, texts, briefs and other materials associated with this task order and the hardware/software noted throughout this PWS.

Initial familiarization/orientation will be provided at MARFORRES, 2000 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70114.

8.0 SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

The information provided to the Contractor may be up to and including Secret in the performance of their duties, therefore any candidate for the position must possess or be able to possess a secret clearance prior to being assigned to the position and maintain thereafter. All Contractor personnel requiring access to Information Systems and Infrastructure Information/Data and assigned to these positions shall possess a completed background investigation for this Public Trust Position. The prime Contractor and all Sub-contractors (through the prime Contractor) shall certify in writing to the Government that personnel supporting this contract are "Qualified U.S. Contractors" per DoD Directive 5230.25 Para 3.2. Qualified U.S. Contractors are restricted to U.S. citizens, persons admitted lawfully into the United States for permanent residence and are located in the United States. All personnel identified on the certification and/or supporting this contract shall follow Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps Information and Personnel Security Policy to include completed background investigations (as required) prior to start. The Government shall assist the Contractor in gaining access to Government agencies and installations related to the systems in question.

9.0 TRAVEL

Travel will be necessary to meet the requirements of this position. Candidates for the position must be able to travel for a minimum of one week (5 consecutive days) at a time, must be able to board and travel via commercial airline for up to seven hours, and must have a valid state issued driver’s license. Travel necessary to accomplish the tasks must be approved in advance by the On-Site Task Manager (OTM); travel expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation rates.

10.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Half of the duties will be performed at MARFORRES Headquarters, 2000 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, LA.

While the other half will be in a travel status, in the fulfillment of the physical inventory requirement. The normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will not normally include weekends and holidays. The contractor shall obtain advance approval to deviate from this schedule, including telecommuting, and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

11.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The base period of performance will be one (1) base and two (2) one-year options to extend the period of performance as required.

Period Length Dates

Base Period One (1) year 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2026

Option Period One One (1) year 15 September 2026 to 14 September 2027

Option Period Two One (1) year 15 September 2027 to 14 September 2028

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months Material Readiness Support Services

FFP

See Performance Work Statement for details.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M263815786814

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0002 75,000 Group Material Readiness Support - Travel

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Material Readiness Support Services - Travel FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M263815786814

1001 12 Months OPTION Material Readiness Support Services

FFP

See Performance Work Statement for details.

FOB: Destination

1002 75,000 Group OPTION Material Readiness Support - Travel

FFP

Material Readiness Support Services - Travel

2001 12 Months OPTION Material Readiness Support Services

FFP

See Performance Work Statement for details.

2002 75,000 Group OPTION Material Readiness Support - Travel

FFP

Material Readiness Support Services - Travel

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

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NEW ORLEANS LA 70114

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14-SEP-2027

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2001 POP 15-SEP-2027 TO

14-SEP-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 15-SEP-2027 TO

14-SEP-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence

Certain Federal Transactions

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52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 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 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

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Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2025-

O0003/ DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

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Officials

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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.

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means--

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror ( ) has ( ) does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

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

This procurement is reserved 100% for Small Businesses. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and the small business size standard is $19.5 million. Offerors must be registered in System of Award Management (SAM) database https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.

EVALUATION of the technical approach will be based upon the extent to which the vendor thoroughly and accurately describes the overall technical solution. It is the Government's intention to issue a single firm-fixed price contract.

The Government will award a single contract resulting from this request for quotes to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the RFQ; will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to evaluate quotes without the use of formal evaluation procedures such as establishing a competitive range, conducting discussions, scoring quotations, and to make an award to other than the lowest quote.

To evaluate price, quotes will be evaluated using a Price/Technical Tradeoff. This process is appropriate because it is in the Government's best interest to consider award to other than the lowest price. In evaluating the technical portion of the quote, the technical evaluators will evaluate the following factors, Technical, Past Performance and Price. The factors of Technical Capability and Past Performance are weighted equally. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

(1) Technical acceptability to include the ability to meet the period of performance;

(2) Past Performance; and

(3) Price.

(1) Technical Capability - The Contractor’s quote shall include a resume in order for the Government to determine technical capability of the individual that will be performing these services. That contractor shall submit a technical proposal with sufficient detail that substantiates stated claims. The proposal shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meets the requirements. The Contractor shall provide all necessary documentation to validate qualifications requirements listed in the attached Performance Work Statement.

The vendor's initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to have discussions with vendors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest;

accept other than the lowest quotation; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotations received.

(2) Past Performance - The vendor shall provide at least two (2) relevant past performance references of contracts performed within the past three years. The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to assess the degree of confidence the Government has in the vendor's ability to provide this service that meet the solicitation requirements based on the vendor's demonstrated record of performance. For this volume, the vendor shall identify relevant contracts, or those portions of a relevant contract, whose performance is within three years of the proposal due date and contains efforts similar to those efforts (e.g., service, type effort, contract tasks, contract type, contract dollar value, etc.), required by this solicitation. Offerors shall also identify relevant contracts within the past three years that had any show-cause notices, cure notices, corrective action reports or termination for default.

The vendor shall ensure that all points of contacts are current and include an email address and phone number.

Vendors lacking relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will receive a neutral rating.

Past performance will also be verified via Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) and via Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

(3) Price – Price quote for each line item, in the monthly basis.

Submission Requirements. Quotes related to this RFQ shall be received by the Contracting Department by the date and time indicated in block 8 on the front page of the solicitation to be considered for award. The information submitted shall be clear and legible (Note: repetitively copied data loses its clarity and legibility.) Quotes may be submitted via email to adam.dillard@usmc.mil. It is solely the Contractor's responsibility to ensure quotes are received within the required timeframe. Submission of quotation shall include the following:

i. Technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate to include the resume of the proposed representative and statement the individual is able to meet begin performance stated in the Performance Work Statement.

ii. Quoter is registered and current in System for Award Management

iii. Provide quoter’s Cage Code and DUNS.

iv. Fill out clauses 52.204-24; 52.204-26; 252.204-7016; 252.204-7017; and 52.209-7. All (5) clauses must be filled out and completed in order for the quote to be evaluated.

QUESTIONS. Questions related to this RFQ shall be submitted to the Contracting Department and shall be received no later than 4:00 PM EST the on 25 August 2025. Questions received after this date and time will not be considered. Therefore, review the RFQ and these instructions thoroughly so all of your concerns/questions can be addressed. It is solely the Contractor's responsibility to ensure questions are received within the required time frame.

Questions may be submitted in writing via email to adam.dillard@usmc.mil.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2025-

O0003/ DEVIATION 2025-O0004) (MAR 2025)

(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 2004) (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.]

__X_ (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).

__X_ (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).

__X_ (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.

__X_ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (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]

__X__ (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 (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (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 (JAN 2025) of 52.219-9.

____ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

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