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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.

NSWCCD 893 has a requirement to procure NETZSCH DMA Explexor Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) on a Sole Source basis.

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 2024-05 effective 05/22/2024 located on https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20240530 effective 05/30/2024 located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. The NAICS code is 332911 and the associated PSC code is 4820, and the Small Business Standard is 750 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 NOT 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 22 July 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), business size, and payment terms. 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 22 July 2024, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Arnel Ngo, 757-478-2013, arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil.

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Minimum Specifications

· Temperature range: -60°C to 60°C

· Heating rate: 0.1°C/min to 20°C/min

· Frequency range: 0.01 to 20 Hz

· Minimum Force: 1 mN

· Maximum Force: 10N

· Maximum controlled amplitude: ± 1.0 mm

· Range of travel: N/A

· Resolution: 2nm

· Cooling device: Air chiller or liquid Nitrogen

· Deformation modes: Single cantilever bending

· Sample geometries in single cantilever modes(maximum): Length: 12 mm

· Sample geometries in single cantilever modes(maximum): Width: 13 mm

· Sample geometries in single cantilever modes(maximum): Thickness: 5mm

· Measurement mode: Temperature-frequency sweep

· Export data file: Yes (included force and displacement)

· Temperature calibration table: Yes

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Netzsch DMA 303 Instrument Procurement to Diversify Thermal Analysis Capabilities

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: NETZSCH DMA 303 Eplexor Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer is being purchased to expand the thermal analysis capabilities of the dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) as well as the shipbuilder and third-party DMA testers. The currently owned DMA Q800 is old and support from TA Instruments is being phased out early 2024. Installation, calibration, and training is included with the purchase of the DMA 303.

2.0 BACKGROUND: NSWCCD Code 7220, Signature Materials Physics Branch oversees material characterization for all hull treatment materials and materials used in support of research and development, surface platforms, and submersible platforms. Code 7220 also perform DMA certification of all vendor’s DMA use in measuring hull treatment material to ensure it provides accurate measurement capabilities and material pass strict quality assurance requirements. It is important that Code 7220 has the DMA 303 prior to the Q800 support ending so direct comparison of results from both new and old samples can be compared for variation in results and performance.

3.0 OBJECTIVE:

3.1 The contractor shall install the DMA 303 with air intracooler.

3.2 The contractor will calibrate the unit via testing samples and adjusting the unit until results match existing factory standards

3.3 Upon installation, the contractor shall immediately provide onsite initial usage demonstration to Code 7220 DMA users on the calibration, maintenance, and use of the Thermal Analysis System DMA

4.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: N/A

5.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: N/A

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY/INFORMATION: N/A

7.0 DELIVERABLES: N/A

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Unclassified

DMA 303 Eplexor Dynamic Mechanical Analy

FFP

DMA 303 Eplexor Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer DMA 303 Explexor in accordance with the Minimum Specifications.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: DMA30300A11.000-00

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1301172078

PSC CD: 6640

NET AMT

Proteus option AutoEvaluation

Proteus option AutoEvaluation for DMA measuring data (DMA AutoEvaluation) in accordance with the Minimum Specifications.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: SW-EVDMA-OPTION

NET AMT

Sample holder frame for dual cantilever

Sample holder frame for dual cantilever measurements, made from heat resistant steel in accordance with the Minimum Specifications.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: DMA30300A50.172-00

NET AMT

Moving probe for single or dual cantilev

Moving probe for single or dual cantilever measurements, made from titanium alloy, in accordance with the Minimum Specifications.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: DMA30300A50.300-00

NET AMT

AIC 80 - mechanical cooling device based

AIC 80 - mechanical cooling device based on compressed air, for instruments with respectively equipped TASC 414/6 electronics.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: AIC08012A00.000-00

NET AMT

Set for connection the AIC80 cold gas co

Set for connection the AIC80 cold gas cooler AIC to the sample chamber of the DMA 303.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: DMA30300A72.050-00

NET AMT

Adsorption air dryer, provides dewpoint

Adsorption air dryer, provides dewpoint <-70°C.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: AIC08000A45.100-00

NET AMT

Step up transformer UL 3000VA

Step up transformer UL 3000VA, primary 115V NEMA5-30, secondary 230V NEMA6L-20 in single enclosure, including NEMA6L-20P for the load.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: HTP40000A22.010-00

NET AMT

Reference sample from PTFE

Reference sample from PTFE, for validation measurements with DMA 242 in the temperature range from -160 °C to 150 °C.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: DMA30300A91.010-00

NET AMT

Sample kit for temperature calibration

Sample kit for temperature calibration of DMA 303 with 6 substances (Adamantane, Indium, Tin, Lead, Zinc, Aluminum), with accessories. Temperature range -70°C ... 700°C, in wooden case with foam lining and certificate of compliance FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: DMA30300A92.010-00

NET AMT

Installation and commissioning

Installation and commissioning of the instrument including a basic instruction by a NETZSCH service engineer FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: AI-DMA303

NET AMT

Sample holder frame for single cantileve

Sample holder frame for single cantilever measurements, made from heat resistant steel. Automatic detection by RFID.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: DMA30300A50.171-00

NET AMT

Computer system, English version

Computer system, English version, consisting of: Desktop PC, minimum specification: Processor Core i5 or similar, RAM 16GB, SSD 256 GB, Full-HD-Display min. 23" Ultra VGA, Windows 10 Professional / 64 bit Interfaces: USB, Ethernet FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: LSPL

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

RECEIVING OFFICER

9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

WEST BETHESDA MD 20817-5700

FOB: Destination N00167

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30-SEP-2024

RECEIVING OFFICER

9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

WEST BETHESDA MD 20817-5700

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

F-247-W001 NSWCCD DELIVERY AND OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE GUIDELINES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

The following is provided for informational purposes only:

US NAVY GBLOC BBNV

Unit ID Code/DoDAAC: N00167 Naval Surface Warfare Center 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bldg. 143 W. Bethesda, MD 20817

Receiving Hours:

0600-1400 MON thru THURS

0600-1330 FRI

Directions:

River Rd Exit off the I-495 Capital beltway. (Rte. 190W, exit 39W).

Turn Left only Bradley Blvd. (Rte. 191) (Traffic signal controlled intersection). Proceed 0.5 miles.

Turn Left onto Persimmon Tree Road (4 way stop). Proceed 1.4 miles.

Turn Right onto Eggert Road. Proceed 0.7 miles and cross over MacArthur Blvd to the CD NSWC Gate 3 entrance (Truck Gate).

Note: Once on Eggert Road, head straight into the back gate. You will cross over MacArthur Blvd.

Once in gate, turn right, and drive straight until you see bldg. 143 on left. Look for blue sign on your left for bldg. 143 or the loading dock.

“All drivers must either have a NCAC or Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card in addition they must have proof of US citizenship with them (birth certificate or US passport or state enhanced driver’s license [only issued by WA, NY, VT, & MI]).” OVERSIZED CALL 24 HRS IN ADVANCE, (301) 227-4060/4062/4330 OR DSN 287-4060/4062/4330. NO ANIMALS ALLOWED ON BASE.

MUST BE CLEARED BY SECURITY PERSONNEL AT COMMERCIAL GATE. 301-227-1551 PRESENT BILL OF LADING TO SECURITY OFFICERS AND CREDENTIALS.

Call 1-877-679-2231 for Base status if needed to check for inclement weather or other unannounced or unscheduled closings.

MACARTHUR BOULEVARD – OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE GUIDELINES

1. Roadway has a posted load (weight) restriction of 6 tons GVW.

2. Washington Aqueduct (WA) makes exceptions up to approximately 15 tons GVW for special conditions. (School buses, garbage trucks, fire trucks, construction work and special deliveries).

3. Two methods of approval:

a. Verbal (short duration access)

b. Permit (daily/weekly/monthly business)

4. Verbal Method:

a. Applicants calls WA

b. WA requests location of delivery, day of delivery, and GVW of vehicle.

c. WA makes approval or disapproval decisions based on weight of vehicle, location of delivery and conduit condition in that area.

d. If approved by WA, the Montgomery County Police are called and given notice of approval (301-652-9200).

The following information is given to the Police:

a. Name of delivery company

b. Address of delivery

c. Date of delivery

The police record the information in a log book at the Bethesda Police Station. If the applicant is stopped by the police on MacArthur Boulevard, he should tell the police officer that he has been approved and the police officer should call the police station to verify the approval. If there is no record at the police station the truck driver will get a ticket and be fined.

5. Permit Method:

a. Applicant calls Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation, Division of Traffic and Parking Services at 301-217-2190 for permit application.

b. Applicant completes permit application and sends it back to Montgomery County.

c. Montgomery County sends application to WA for approval or rejection.

d. WA reviews application and approved or rejects it based on GVW criteria and purpose of request.

e. WA sends application back to County. If approved Montgomery County will issue a bumper sticker permit and if disapproved County sends letter of rejection.

6. No concrete trucks are allowed on MacArthur Boulevard due to excessive weight. Trucks normally weigh 30 to 40 tons loaded. Concrete trucks can be driven to a street intersection at MacArthur Boulevard and concrete can be pumped or transported by a front end loader to the specified building site.

7. No ten wheel trucks are allowed on MacArthur Boulevard due to excessive weight. Single axle trucks are permitted if GVW is less than 15 tons.

8. Overweight trucks can cross MacArthur at locations of heavy duty crossings.

HEAVY DUTY (AND MEDIUM DUTY) CROSSINGS ON MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

1. Anglers Inn 12” reinforced concrete slab supported by W 12x79 beams, 4’ c.c. and bridging “New Conduit” only. Three-foot-thick concrete wall extending down to floor slab of conduit supports W 12x79. Old conduit has 12” concrete slab on grade over it.

2. Brickyard Road 12” reinforced concrete slab supported by W 12X79 beams, 4’ c.c., supported by 3’ thick concrete walls outside and 4’ thick intermediate wall.

3. Palisades (Medium Duty) 10” concrete slab (no supports) with #4 @ 12” both ways. Drive in and out on North side of MacArthur Blvd. from Eggert Drive.

4. Eggert Drive (Navy Haul Road) Consist of 2’-8” and 2’-1” thick concrete slabs over new and old conduits. Slab reinforced with 1” square bars at 4” and 41/2” respectively.

5. PersimmonTree Road Same as Brickyard Road.

6. 77th Street Same as Brickyard Road (supported on deep caissons instead of walls)

7. Oxford Road Same as Brickyard Road

8. Goldsboro Road (Medium Duty) 10” concrete slab (no supports) over conduits around x-conn #3 and South East to Glen Echo parking lot with #4 @ 12” both ways (one layer)

9. Brookmont Vehicles must use special heavy duty ramp from Boulevard to Brookmont.

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F-247-W001 ADDENDUM

F-247-W001 MACARTHUR DELIVERY ADDENDUM:

In the event the MacArthur Boulevard gate is closed, the contractor shall use the main gate on Clara Barton Parkway. For more information please call (301)227-4060/4062/4330 or 1-877-679-2231.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

G-232-H002 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (NAVSEA) (FEB 2024)

Payment office allocation methods can be found in the table at DFARS PGI 204.7108(b)(2) (https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/current/PGI204_71.htm#payment_instructions).

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G-242-H001 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) The Government reserves the right to administratively substitute any of the points of contact listed below at any time.

(b) The contracting officer is the only person authorized to change this contract or orders issued thereunder. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel - that would constitute a change - unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. If, in the opinion of the contractor, an effort outside the existing scope of this contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly comply with the Notification of Changes clause of this contract.

(c) The points of contact are as follows:

(i) The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is:

Name: Kristen Duhaime Address: 904 Corporate Lane Chesapeake, VA 23320 Phone: (301) 219-7629 E-mail: kristen.m.duhaime.civ@us.navy.mil

(ii) The Contract Specialist is:

Name: Arnel Ngo Address: 904 Corporate Lane Chesapeake, VA 23320 Phone: (757) 469-6784 E-mail: arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil

(d) The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is the contracting officer’s representative for technical matters when a COR is not appointed. The TPOC is responsible for technical issues of contract administration, such as providing all items of Government Furnished Information (GFI), Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) if specified in the contract as well as the inspection and acceptance of all contract deliverables.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is:

Name: [ * ] Address: [ *Street ] [ *City, State, Zip ] Phone: (Area Code) xxx- [xxxx]; FAX: (Area Code) xxx- [xxxx] E-mail: [ * ]

[ * ] To be completed at contract award

G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (NAVSEA) (JUL 2021)

(a) The policy of this activity is to schedule periods of reduced operations or shutdown during holiday periods. Deliveries will not be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays except as specifically requested by the Procuring Activity. All goods or services attempted to be delivered on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday without specific instructions from the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative will be returned to the contractor at the contractor’s expense with no cost or liability to the U.S. Government.

(b) The federal Government observes public Holidays that have been established under 5 U.S.C. 6103. The actual date of observance for each of the holidays, for a specific calendar year, may be obtained from the OPM website at OPM.GOV or by using the following direct link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/.

(c) Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal and Closure of Government Facilities. When a Government facility has a delayed opening, is closed or Federal employees are dismissed early (due to severe weather, security threat, security exercise, or a facility related problem) that prevents personnel from working, onsite contractor personnel regularly assigned to work at that facility shall follow the same reporting and/or departure directions given to Government personnel. The contractor shall not direct charge to the contract for such time off, but shall follow parent company policies regarding taking leave (administrative or other). Non-essential contractor personnel, who are not required to remain at or report to the facility, shall follow their parent company policy regarding whether they should go/stay home or report to another company facility. Subsequent to an early dismissal, delayed opening, or during periods of inclement weather, onsite contractors should monitor the OPM website as well as radio and television announcements before departing for work to determine if the facility is closed or operating on a delayed arrival basis.

(d) When Federal employees are excused from work due to a holiday or a special event (that is unrelated to severe weather, a security threat, or a facility related problem), on site contractors shall continue working established work hours or take leave in accordance with parent company policy. Those contractor employees who take leave shall not direct charge the non-working hours to the contract. Contractors are responsible for predetermining and disclosing their charging practices for early dismissal, delayed openings, or closings in accordance with the FAR, applicable cost accounting standards, and the company’s established policy and procedures. Contractors shall follow their disclosed charging practices during the contract period of performance, and shall not follow any verbal directions to the contrary. The Contracting Officer will make the determination of cost allowability for time lost due to facility closure in accordance with FAR, applicable Cost Accounting Standards, and the Contractor's established accounting policy and procedures.

(e) If you intend to visit the Contracts Office, it is advised that you call for an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

(f) The hours of operation are as follows:

(g) All deliveries to the Receiving Officer or Technical Point of Contact address are identified in Box 15, shall be made Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1400, local time. Deliveries will not be accepted after 1400. No deliveries will be accepted on federal government holidays.

G-242-W001 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) In accordance with FAR 42.302(a) all functions listed are delegated to the ACO except the following items to be retained by the PCO:

N/A

(b) In accordance with FAR 42.302(b), the following additional functions are delegated to the ACO:

N/A

L-204-H003 NOTIFICATION OF USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES (NAVSEA) (APR 2019)

(a) NAVSEA may use a contractor to manage official contract files hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", including the official file supporting this procurement. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as “protected information”. File management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or maintenance of paper-based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein.

(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file management services are acquired will contain a requirement that

(1) The support contractor not disclose any information;

(2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;

(3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and,

(4) In addition to any other rights the offeror may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed Protected Information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such Protected Information.

(c) Submission of a proposal will be considered as consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file management support contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file support contract responsibilities.

(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Offerors are free to enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file support contractor. Contact the Procuring Contracting Officer for contractor specifics. However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the files or otherwise encumber the government.

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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.

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 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 18 July, 2024.

(b) Options. N/A

(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.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(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.]

___ (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, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

____ (14) [Reserved]

____ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (17) [Reserved]

(18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

____ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

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

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

____ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(26) (i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__X__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__X__ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__X__ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

__X__ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

__X__ (34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

__X__ (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

____ (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

____ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__X__ (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

____ (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

____ (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

____ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

____ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__X__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

____ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

____ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__X__ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513).

____ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

____ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

____ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__X__ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C.