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BPA LANGUAGE

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.

The subject procurement is to provide commercial off the shelf (COTS) the purchase of, but not limited to, all Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley products and any additional electrical hardware necessary to operate and maintain Rockwell Automation systems and hardware at the West Bethesda site.

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 2025-03 effective 01/17/2025 located on https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251117 effective 1/17/2025 located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html. SEE ATTACHED CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. The NAICS code is 561210 and the associated PSC code is R499, and the Small Business Standard is $47 MIL 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. The Small Business Set aside has been removed.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a quote and/or capabilities statement no later than 2:00 PM on 02 April, 2025. It is anticipated at least one agreement will be issued in response to this RFQ.

All responses shall include price(s), Cage Code, FOB Destination, 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. There will be no additional CLINs added for shipping. If there is a shipping charge, please include in the price.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 2:00 PM on 02 April, 2025, Eastern Time (ET) to david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is David Crouch, 301-318-3929, david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil.

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BPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, (NSWCCD) invites vendors to enter into a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) services. As a result of this solicitation at least one agreement will be issued, but NSWCCD reserves the right to issue multiple agreements.

1. The entities awarded the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall provide the equipment/services in the Minimum Specifications or Performance Work Statement (PWS) provided in each individual call and stated in the CLIN.

2. Extent of obligation. The Government is obligated only when purchases are requested by an authorized contracting officer for the duration of the BPA.

3. Pricing. The prices to the Government shall be as low as or lower than those charged to the contractor’s most favored customer. Pricing (quote) will be requested for the unpriced CLIN (0001) at the time it is required by the government IAW Minimum Specifications. BPA Call quotes/estimates should be received within 10 calendar days from the date requested.

4. Purchase limitation. The total of all BPA Calls may not exceed the total ceiling price. BPA Master Dollar Ceiling: $4,500,000.00. Individual BPA calls are limited to $249,000.00.

5. Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA. The Contracting Officers of Naval Surface Warfare Center-Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 02 Contracting Department are the only authorized individuals to order against this BPA.

6. Place of Performance. The anticipated place of performance is indicated below:

Location 1: NSWCCD – West Bethesda Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division 9500 MacArthur Blvd.

West Bethesda, MD 20817

7. Period of Performance. The period of performance is Five (5) years from the date of this agreement, or until the total of all Calls (Ceiling) is reached, whichever occurs first. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases/calls actually made under the BPA. Period of Performance: April-2025 to April-2030

8. Price Reasonableness; Price reasonableness shall be determined at the BPA Call level. For evaluation purposes, we are evaluating the lowest “price per service”. Carderock reserves the right to award to a single vendor. See equipment list attachment for specific equipment, accessories and service. Please provide pricing for all equipment authorized or capable of servicing. Each piece of equipment will be evaluated against others submitted. Coverage of all equipment listed in attachment 1 may be covered by multiple agreements

Item Description Quantity Price 1 Prototrax, Trax Lathe 2460SX service 1 2 Haas UMC 750SS Mill 1 3 Mitusbishi Wire EDM FA40V 1 4 Omax, Waterjet 120 X 1

See attachment 7 BPA evaluation instructions.

9. Invoices. All invoices shall be submitted electronically through DoD Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF) system following instructions provided in clause 252.232- 7006 Invoice Instructions (NSWCCD), and all payments will be made through electronic funds transfer (EFT).

10. Technical Point of Contact. NSWCCD assigned technical point of contact will review invoices for payment per each call against this BPA (See G-242-H001).

11. Accounting. NSWCCD Accounting and Appropriation data will be included in each call placed under this BPA

12. Product Classification Code. The PSC allowed for ordering against this BPA is R499, NAICS: 561310.

13. Miscellaneous. Each BPA Call shall utilize a Minimum Specifications, and will include applicable attachments (CDRLs)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each Maintenanace and Service

FFP

Preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) services in accordance with the Performance Work Statmement and equipment list Attachment FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Blanket Purchase Agreement for Code 61/62 Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Service

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION:

Code 62, Fabrication and Technical Support Division, and Code 61, Materials and Manufacturing Technology Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) require a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to perform preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) services and provide materials for equipment sustainability.

2.0 BACKGROUND:

The NSWCCD’s Codes 61 & 62 complete numerous ongoing projects from their state-of-the-art research facilities for the U.S. Navy. These facilities are equipped to conduct full-spectrum research, development, testing, and in-service engineering in the areas of materials and advanced manufacturing. The equipment in these facilities and laboratories requires continuing PM and CM services to maintain optimal equipment performance and minimize disruptions to operations.

3.0 SCOPE/OBJECTIVE:

The contractor shall perform PM and CM services and provide PM- and CM-related materials for a variety of machining, fabricating, scientific measurement and scientific sampling equipment located in NSWCCD Code 61 & 62 facilities as well as in other Code 60 facilities and laboratories located at West Bethesda, MD. The types, brands, and models of equipment to be serviced include, but are not limited to, those listed in Attachment 1, Equipment List.

The Government will identify the type, brand, and model of equipment requiring service in each BPA order call as funding is established.

After award of call, the contractor shall schedule a service visit with the Government Technical POC (TPOC) or Alternate (ATPOC) identified in the call within.10 business days The contractor shall schedule the performance of work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Alternate work schedules (nights and/or weekends) may be an option to support NSWCCD’s Code 61 and 62 production schedule.

The contractor shall refer to equipment serviced under this agreement by manufacturer’s name, model, and serial number as designated in Attachment 1 and the PWS of the ordering call. The Government may remove or replace obsolete or unrepairable equipment or add additional equipment (of similar type and manufacturer) during the term of this Agreement. The contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, and materials/parts necessary to perform on-site services as outlined in para. 3.1, below.

3.1 Services:

3.1.1 Preventative Maintenance (PM) Service:

The contractor shall perform PM service to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM’s) specifications and to the specifications listed in Attachment 2, Equipment Checklists of the PWS. This shall include performing calibration of equipment to known standard(s) and visual inspection of the equipment’s overall condition.

The contractor shall ensure the PM service does not void the equipment warranty.

The contractor shall ensure all equipment axes will be squared and perpendicular to each other according to the OEM’s recommended specifications.

The contractor shall, upon completion of PM service, ensure the equipment is operational and demonstrate to the TPOC/ATPOC that all key functions are operational prior to the Government’s acceptance of service.

Upon completion of the PM service, the contractor shall provide a Maintenance Service Report to the

Government TPOC/ATPOC, (CDRL A001), and provide calibration certificate(s) for calibrated equipment (CDRL A002). The contractor shall not attempt to perform repair outside the scope of the PM service call without prior approval by the Contracting Officer (KO). The contractor shall submit an estimate to the TPOC/ATPOC identifying recommended additional repairs and parts with corresponding cost quotation for Government review. The Government will then direct the contractor on how to proceed.

3.1.2 Corrective Maintenance (CM) Service:

The contractor shall provide on-site CM service of equipment upon receipt of a BPA call award that advises them to proceed with a CM Tier One or CM Tier Two service.

3.1.3 Corrective Maintenance Service – Tier One:

The contractor shall ensure the CM service does not void the equipment warranty.

Tier One CM service is considered correctable/repairable while the contractor is on-site.

CM service repair must be authorized by the KO prior to work being conducted.

The contractor shall coordinate Tier One CM service with TPOC/ATPOC.

The contractor shall follow OEM specification for CM service of the equipment.

The contractor shall notify the TPOC/ATPOC should further CM service be required to make the equipment fault free and fully operational and provide an estimate identifying recommended additional repairs and parts.

The contractor shall provide the TPOC/ATPOC with a Maintenance Service Report upon completion of the Tier One CM (CDRL A001).

3.1.4 Corrective Maintenance Service – Tier Two:

The contractor shall ensure the CM service does not void the equipment warranty.

Tier Two corrective maintenance is applicable to repairs requiring a trip specifically to implement the repair and must be authorized by the KO prior to work being conducted.

The contractor shall coordinate on-site response no later than ten (10) business days from award of CM call, unless otherwise approved by BPA call order.

The contractor shall follow OEM specification for CM service of the equipment.

Contractor shall provide the TPOC/ATPOC with a Maintenance Service Report upon completion of the

Tier Two CM service (CDRL A001).

The contractor shall contact the TPOC/ATPOC and provide an estimate for any further required reactive services and parts needed to repair and fully restore the equipment to operable condition.

3.1.5 Documentation:

3.1.5.1 At the end of each maintenance visit, the contractor shall provide the TPOC/ATPOC with a written Maintenance Service Report detailing services rendered. Report shall be available in electronic forms (PDF) and contain the following:

• Dates and name of person/s performing the PM or CM

• List of parts and part numbers and consumables used with their prices

• Documentation of each check, inspection and task completed. To include data for inspection if relevant.

3.1.5.2 The contractor shall provide a Calibration Certificate for equipment calibrated to known standard(s) per the OEM’s specifications.

3.2 Parts and Materials, Minimum Specifications:

3.2.1 Unless otherwise specified in the call the following shall apply:

The contractor shall use OEM parts; or, when unavailable and with written approval of the KO, the contractor may use parts of equal quality in making repairs.

Parts shall not void the OEM warranty.

The contractor shall coordinate the provision of all materials needed to accomplish PM and CM service on all equipment. This includes contractor payment of costs for FOB shipment of needed materials to the NSWCCD location.

Disposal of Replaced Parts: non-consumable parts that have been removed from the equipment and replaced are the property of the Government with an exception for parts that must be returned due to an associated core charge.

The contractor shall handle the return of any part that has an associated core charge.

The contractor shall ensure disposal of non-consumable parts removed from the equipment after receiving approval for disposal from the TPOC/ATPOC.

The contractor shall ensure disposal of consumable parts, such as gaskets and filters, in accordance with applicable Municipal, State, and Federal Regulations.

3.2.2 Warranty of Parts:

All maintenance and repairs shall carry the standard commercial warranty from the time of repair. All parts shall be warranted against any defects in material and workmanship for the standard commercial warranty.

4.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

All contractor personnel providing installation and training support shall be U.S. citizens.

The contractor shall ensure all services are completed by certified OEM trained personnel or experienced equivalent.

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

6.0 DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in this PWS and in the CDRLs of subsequent BPA calls.

7.0 PERIOD, PLACE OF PERFORMANCE, AND DELIVERY DESTINATION:

7.1 Period of Performance:

The period of performance for this BPA is five (5) years following award.

The period of performance for individual calls is to be in the work statement of the call but is not to exceed

12 months.

7.2 The place of performance is within NSWCCD Code 60 building(s) as defined in the work statement of the ordering call.

7.3 The FOB delivery destination for shipment of materials, if required, is to be defined in the work statement of the ordering call.

8.0 SECURTY REQUIREMENTS: Unclassified

9.0 ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor personnel working at NSWCCD must be fully identified. To initiate the site access process (for both personnel and vehicles), the contractor shall contact the Carderock Visitor Center (301-227-1500).

The Visitor Center personnel will provide further instructions/information (procedures, forms, etc.).

The contractor personnel are expected to perform work during normal NSWCCD duty hours. When work must be performed outside normal working hours, permission must be obtained from the Security Office.

Contractor personnel must confine themselves to the work sites specified in their contract. Visiting other areas is prohibited. Identification issued by the Visitor Center must be always displayed. Access to Carderock buildings will not be allowed without proper identification.

Pursuant to federal regulations, all personnel, and vehicles on NSWCCD property are subject to search by authorized personnel at any time.

Alcoholic beverages, weapons, cameras, sound recorders, proscribed drugs and explosives are prohibited on NSWCCD property.

Use of Government property without prior written approval of the KO is prohibited.

The Visitor Center will arrange for special contractor parking, if required. Contractor personnel shall not park in numbered/reserved spaces, areas reserved for carpools, or other prohibited areas. No contractor personnel shall be allowed to operate a privately owned vehicle on station other than for ingress and egress.

Accidents or problems of a security/safety nature must be reported to the NSWCCD Security and Safety Offices immediately.

10.0 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) – To be provided at Award Alternate Technical Point of Contact (ATPOC)

ATPOC -

ATPOC -

ATPOC

ATPOC –

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-APR-2025 TO

31-MAR-2030

N/A NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

CARDEROCK

DELIVERY

9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

WEST BETHESDA MD 20817-5700

000-000-0000 FOB: Destination

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 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 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--

Representation and Disclosures.

DEC 2023

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-2 Service Of Protest SEP 2006 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 (Dev) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

MAY 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)

AUG 2024

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2024- O0014)

AUG 2024

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea OCT 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.209-7 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 submits the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation which conforms to the solicitation, and whose price is fair and reasonable.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1 Price Quotes must include a 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 not 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 Quote for technical acceptability.

Minimum Requirements:

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

1) The quoted supplies/services shall meet the solicitation requirements including any required parts, delivery dates, and terms and conditions stated in the solicitation.

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

TABLE 1 - TECHNICAL RATINGS

Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

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 David Crouch email at david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil.

The cut-off date for questions is 11:00 AM ET on 4 March 2025.

(b) 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 (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2024)

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 (SDVOSB) concern" means a small business concern--

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled 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; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, 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), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program" means an SDVOSB concern that--

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program" means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

"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 and controlled 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) SDVOSB 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 that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB concern.

(4) SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as an SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:

(5) 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 124.1001.

(6) 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…