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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to issue, and is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the following Supplies and/or Services.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 653 is procuring services to conduct environmental testing of a Navy Ultraviolet Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). The contractor will be responsible for conducting shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing on the Navy BWTS in accordance with MIL-DTL-901, MIL-STD-167-1, and MIL-STD-461.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-06 effective 12/04/2023 located on https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20231222 effective 12/22/2023 located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. The NAICS code is 541380 and the associated PSC code is R425, and the Small Business Standard is 19M for this procurement: NOTE: A Class Waiver is not applicable to a procurement unless the NAICS code, PSC, and NAICS Code Descriptor currently in effect, match the item(s) being procured. This procurement IS being set-aside for small business.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a quote and/or capabilities statement no later than 12:00 PM on 16 January 2024. It is anticipated one firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued in response to this RFQ. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), and business size. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Offers/quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall not contain nor be subject to the offeror's/vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions. Any offer/quote submitted in response to this solicitation which includes the offeror's/vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and may be rejected as being non-responsive to the solicitation.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 12:00 PM on 16 January 2024, Eastern Standard Time (EST) to arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Arnel Ngo, 757-469-6784, arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) for Vibration and Shock Testing Services for Navy Ultraviolet Ballast Water Treatment System

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: This performance work statement is for the procurement of environmental testing services for a Navy Ultraviolet Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). The provider of these services will be responsible for conducting vibration testing on the Navy BWTS in accordance with MIL-STD-167-1 and shock testing in accordance with MIL-DTL-901.

2.0 BACKGROUND: NSWCCD Environmental Engineering, Science, and Technology Branch (Code 633), in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 05P5, is developing a Navy-approved Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) for future install on surface vessels. As part of the requirements for shipboard use, the BWTS will require testing and certification for vibration and shock in accordance with military standards (i.e., MIL-STD-167-1 and MIL-DTL-901).

3.0 OBJECTIVE:

3.1 Prior to the start of any testing, the Contractor shall develop and submit to the Government a Vibration Test Procedure and a Shock Test Procedure in accordance with CDRLs A001 and A002. Testing shall not begin until the test procedures have been reviewed and approved by the Government and the Government has authorized the start of testing.

3.2 In accordance with CDRL A003, the Contractor shall provide an estimated schedule for test execution as well as potential retesting efforts. The schedule shall be updated as needed and submitted for Government review.

3.3 In addition to sections 3.1 and 3.2, as part of the base award, the Contractor shall prepare the test facility or test platform to accommodate the BWTS.

3.3.1 The BWTS is comprised of three main principal units; the main skid assembly, the power cabinet assembly, and the clean-in-place skid assembly.

3.3.1.1 The main skid assembly measures 2300 mm wide, 1600 mm deep, and 2868 mm high, weighs 2500 kg (dry weight) / 2840 kg (wet weight), and is base-mounted directly to the ship structure.

3.3.1.2 The Power cabinet assembly measures 1120 mm wide, 452 mm deep, and 1000 mm high, weighs 275 kg, and is base and back mounted to the ship structure with vibration cable dampeners.

3.3.1.3 The clean-in-place (CIP) skid assembly measures 770 mm wide, 1059 mm deep, and 1780 mm high, weighs 148 kg (dry weight) / 417 kg (wet weight), and is base mounted directly to the ship structure.

3.3.2 The equipment requires access to fresh water supply, compressed air at 5-7 bar, filtered in accordance with ISO 8573-1 Class 5 (i.e., particles less than 25 micron, water concentration less than 7.8 g/m3 at 7 °C, oil concentration less than 25 mg/m3), and 440 V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz AC power.

3.3.2.1 There are three electrical interfaces required that deliver power to the three main principal units of the BWTS. Each interface must supply 440 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase AC power. The main power cabinet assembly requires up to 69.67 kW power (92.34 full load amps), the control cabinet assembly requires up to 6.54 kW (10.73 full load amps), and the CIP skid assembly requires up to 1.32 kW (2.5 full load amps).

3.3.2.2 Two air supply interfaces are required. The first is for the main skid assembly, which has a piping interface of DN15 (15 mm). The second is for the CIP skid assembly, which also has a piping interface of DN15.

3.3.2.3 Four freshwater supply interfaces are required. The first is for the freshwater supply inlet, which has a piping interface of DN25 (25 mm). The second is for the backflush discharge, which has a piping interface of DN100 (100 mm). The third is for the BWTS inlet, which has a piping interface of DN200 (200 mm). The fourth is for the BWTS outlet, which also has a piping interface of DN200.

3.3.3 For Vibration Testing, the BWTS shall be operated in the ballast treatment mode, that is, the most complicated mode, throughout the entirety of the test. The minimum flowrate required to operate the BWTS is 60 m3/hr during ballast treatment mode. As such, the Contractor’s test facility shall be equipped with the following list of ancillary equipment and supplies to support the operation of the BWTS:

3.3.3.1 Two circulation tanks with a minimum 1,000-gallon capacity each or one tank with a minimum 2,000-gallon capacity, or equivalent.

3.3.3.2 A pump capable of providing at least 60m3/hr (265 gallons per minute) of fresh water flow through the system.

3.3.3.3 Appropriate sized piping or flexible hose, valves, flanges, and/or adapters to enable the pump to circulate freshwater from the tank, through the BWTS inlet and outlet, then back to the tank. Note that the BWTS is equipped with an automatically-backflushing filter and the backflush water can also be routed back to the circulation tank. A diagram is provided to show notional routing of pipe:

3.3.4 For shock testing, the system shall be powered on but not operating with water running through it. Fresh water shall be in the system but the pipe connections shall be capped. The Contractor’s test platform should be configured as follows for shock testing:

3.3.4.1 The MIL-DTL-901 shock test series for the BWTS main skid and CIP skid shall be conducted on the inner bottom of a floating shock platform (FSP) or barge for vertical axis specified orientation. A test series of 30-foot, 25-foot, and 20-foot shots shall be conducted with the equipment in one orientation, and then a final, 20-foot shot will be conducted with the equipment rotated 90 degrees.

3.3.4.2 For the BWTS power cabinet, either one of the two test options is possible:

3.3.4.2.1 Test the power cabinet on a floating shock platform (FSP) or barge with a 14 Hz Deck Simulating Fixture (DSF) for vertical axis specified orientation. A test series of 30-foot, 25-foot, and 20-foot shots shall be conducted with the equipment in one orientation, and then a final, 20-foot shot will be conducted with the equipment rotated 90 degrees.

3.3.4.2.2 Test the power cabinet on a Deck Simulating Shock Machine (DSSM) (Per MIL-DTL-901E Table XVI, the Vertical Axis Specified series using the Figure 25 spring tray (14 Hz)). A test series of three drops shall be conducted at 7 inches, 9.5 inches, and 13 inches in one orientation, and then a final drop shall be conducted at 13 inches with the equipment rotated 90 degrees.

3.4 Upon Government approval of the Vibration Test Procedure and Shock Test Procedure and upgrade and/or configuration of the Contractor’s test facility in preparation for testing, the following options will be exercised:

3.4.1 Option 1: The Contractor shall perform vibration testing in accordance with the Vibration Test Procedure and with MIL-STD-167-1. Option 1 shall be exercised within one year following contract award.

3.4.2 Option 2: The Contractor shall develop and submit a Vibration Test Report, in accordance with CDRL A004, to the Government. The Government will review and provide acceptance of the test report. The test report shall incorporate results from initial testing as well as any retests performed. Option 2 shall be exercised within one year following contract award.

3.4.3 Option 3: Should any vibration test failures occur, the Contractor, after obtaining Government approval, shall implement corrective measures and/or repairs, and perform retesting. Option 3 shall be exercised no later than 30 days after completion of Option 1 testing.

3.4.4 Option 4: The Contractor shall perform shock testing in accordance with the Shock Test Procedure and with MIL-DTL-901E. Option 4 shall be exercised within one year following contract award.

3.4.5 Option 5: The Contractor shall develop and submit a Shock Test Report, in accordance with CDRL A005, to the Government. The Government will review and provide acceptance of the test report. The test report shall incorporate results from initial testing as well as any retests performed. Option 5 shall be exercised within one year following contract award.

3.4.6 Option 6: Should any shock test failures occur, the Contractor, after obtaining Government approval, shall implement corrective measures and/or repairs, and perform retesting. Option 6 shall be exercised no later than 30 days after completion of Option 4 testing.

3.5 The Contractor shall provide data and additional documentation, as needed, for any applicable Government reviews of test plans and test reports as well as development of requests for waiver or extension. The Contractor shall also provide support for visits to the test site by Government and its authorized representatives to witness the tests.

3.6 The Contractor shall manage Government property in its possession and submit a Government Property Inventory Report in accordance with CDRL A006.

3.7 Packaging and shipment of the equipment to and from the Contractor test facility will be the responsibility of the Government, not the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for receiving, unpacking, and offloading the equipment from the truck, transferring it to the laboratory space, and installing and connecting principal units into their test configuration. The Government and its authorized representatives will provide support and guidance for these tasks, as needed. The Contractor shall retain original shipping crates to be used for equipment transport after test completion.

4.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

4.1 The Contractor shall provide a list of MIL-STD-167-1 and MIL-DTL-901-compliant test procedures developed within the last five years and approved by NAVSEA for systems or equipment installed on military assets.

4.2 The Contractor shall provide a list of completed Government contracts from the last five years for previous MIL-STD-167-1 and MIL-DTL-901 testing performed on equipment installed on military assets.

4.3 Both shock and vibration tests shall be able to be performed at the same test facility location.

4.4 The Contractor’s test facility shall be listed in the “List of H.I. Shock Test Facilities Approved for MIL-DTL-901 Shock Qualification Testing” found in Section 5.0 Applicable Documents.

5.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY/INFORMATION

6.1 After contract award, the Government will provide the Contractor with equipment drawings, system technical manuals and technical information, and a comprehensive list of equipment that will be sent to the lab. Such equipment will include the BWTS components, tools needed for maintenance, and spare parts.

7.0 DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in the PWS and CDRLs. Format and delivery schedule for deliverables will be outlined in the CDRLs.

8.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work under this contract shall take place at the Contractor’s facility.

9.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The POP end date for the work under this contract is two years after contract award.

10.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: All the work under this contract will be UNCLASSIFIED.

Vibration and Shock Testing Services

FFP

Provide services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Sections 3.1 to 3.3.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1301120405

PSC CD: R425

NET AMT

FFP

Perform Vibration testing in accordance with Section 3.4.1 of the PWS.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

FFP

Develop and submit a Vibration Test Report, in accordance with Section 3.4.2 of the PWS.

NET AMT

FFP

The Contractor shall implement corrective measures and/or repairs, and perform retesting in accordance with Section 3.4.3 of the PWS.

NET AMT

FFP

The Contractor shall perform shock testing in accordance with the Section 3.4.4 of the PWS.

NET AMT

FFP

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Shock Test Report, in accordance with Section 3.4.5 of the PWS.

NET AMT

FFP

The Contractor shall implement Corrective measures/repairs, and perform retesting in accordance with 3.4.6 of the PWS.

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

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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)

(a) The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible quoter who (1) is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quotation, (2) conforms to the solicitation, (3) proposes a price that is fair and reasonable, and (4) will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1 Price

Quotes must include a proposed price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The Government will determine prices to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3 based on, but limited to, market research, current or previous purchases, prices for similar performance in a related industry, and comparison to an independent Government estimate.

Quoters responding to this solicitation are advised that, prior to award, the Government may request quoters to submit information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items, sales history for the same or similar items, price list with effective date and/or copies of catalog pages along with any applicable discounts.

Factor 2 Technical Capability/Approach

The Government will evaluate the Quoter for acceptability of Technical Capability.

Minimum Requirements:

The following are the minimum requirements a quote must meet to be deemed acceptable for the Technical Capability factor:

1) A quote is deemed acceptable for the Technical Capability factor if it meets all requirements as defined in the solicitation Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) and/or minimum specifications.

2) Technical Capability/Approach evaluations will result in one of the following ratings:

TABLE 1 - TECHNICAL RATINGS

A quote must be rated "ACCEPTABLE" for the quote to be eligible for award. An "UNACCEPTABLE" rating for Technical Capability/Approach factor will result in the entire quote being rated "UNACCEPTABLE" overall; an overall rating of "UNACCEPTABLE" makes a quote ineligible for award. A quote must contain sufficient information to enable evaluators to determine acceptability; if there is insufficient information to determine acceptability of the quote, the quote will be rated “UNACCEPTABLE” overall.

The Government reserves the right to request that the awardee reduce its total price, or adjust CLIN prices with no change to total price, in order to reduce administrative costs and avoid unnecessary burdens for the agency pursuant to FAR 13.002.

QUESTIONS: Any questions in relation to this solicitation shall be submitted to Arnel Ngo email at arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil.

The cut-off date for questions is 12:00 PM EST on January 11, 2024.

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

(c) The Government shall mail or email a written notice of award to the successful quoter. Upon receipt, the quoter shall either commence performance, or have an authorized representative sign the award and return it to the Contracting Officer; a binding contract is formed upon the earlier of either of those actions.

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…