Solicitation - N0016726Q1149.pdf

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. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit with Surface Optics for reflectometers. The NAICS code is 334516and the Small Business Standard is 1000.

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 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260702. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND

PROVISIONS.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 9/18/26, 12PM EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes.

However, all responses received by 9/18/26, 12PM EST will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 9/18/26, 12PM EST by email at steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Surface Optics (SOC) 410-DHR Measurement Head and accessories

N0016726Q1149

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

410-DHR Measurement Head

Internal Number: 1021494521 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

3 Each

410-Solar Measurement Head

Internal Number: 1023256187 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Diffuse Calibration Coupon (NIST Traceab

Internal Number: 1024306793 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

ET100 Emissometer Measurement Head

Internal Number: 1024306787 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Remote Control Unit (RCU) - U.S.

Internal Number: 1024306785 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

SOC410 Series Command Module (CM) - 120V

Internal Number: 1023256189 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

3 Each

Specular Calibration Coupon (NIST Traceable)

Internal Number: 1024306791 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Specular Gold Calibration Coupon (NIST Traceable)

Internal Number: 1024306789 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

4 Each

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Surface Optics (SOC) 410-DHR Measurement Head

1.0 Background and Objectives

NSWCCD Code 613 performs research and development in the areas of coatings and corrosion mitigation. Code 613 provides engineering and technical support to the United States Marine Corps as well as other Department of Navy entities. As part of Code 613 mission, the requirement exists to procure equipment to conduct cyclic accelerated corrosion testing to support the Fleet and Warfighters mission readiness and to protect equipment and ships positioned in corrosive environments.

The objective of this contract is to procure a Surface Optics (SOC) 410-DHR Measurement Head and accessories.

2.0 Minimum Requirements

Code 613 requests procuring the portable reflectometer systems and supporting equipment as shown on the table below.

Product Number Product Description Quantity

0410-0003 410-DHR Measurement Head 3

0410-0004 410-Solar Measurement Head 1

0140-0106 Diffuse Calibration Coupon (NIST Traceable) 1

0410-0007 ET100 Emissiometer Measurement Head 1

0410-0002 Remote Control Unit - U.S. 1

0410-0053 SOC410 Series Command Module - 120 VAC 3

0410-0104 Specular Calibration Coupon (NIST Traceable) 1

0410-0101 Specular Gold Calibration Coupon (NIST Traceable) 4

- The Surface Optics (SOC) 410-DHR Measurement Head shall have A surface reflectometer measurement head which measures Directional Hemispherical Reflectance in the 0.9 to 12.0 microns spectral range; six sub-bands (0.9-1.1, 1.9-2.6, 3-4, 3-5, 4-5, 8-12) and at two incidence angles 20 and 60.

- The SOC 410 DHR is a portable device for the verification of the optical properties of large objects in the field.

- The SOC-410 DHR was specifically developed in coordination with the Navy for field quality assurance and system verification of highly specialized coatings.

- The Surface Optics (SOC) 410-Solar Measurement Head shall measure solar absorptance and provide specular, diffuse and total reflectance in seven sub-bands in the 335 to 2500 nm spectral range.

- The Surface Optics (SOC) ET100 Measurement Head shall have a surface emissometer measurement head which measures Directional Hemispherical Reflectance in infrared wavelengths at two incidence angles, calculates Directional Thermal Emittance and predicts Hemispherical Total Reflectance.

- All three systems when used in conjunction with either SOC410 Series Command Module or Remote Control Unit and verified with the needed calibration standards shall provide a direct and portable means to conduct verification and analysis on highly specialized parameters that are particular to military coating systems.

3.0 Performance and Delivery

Vendor shall be responsible for delivery of equipment to NSWC Carderock.

Requirements Surface Optics (SOC) 410-DHR Measurement Head and accessories

Additional Regulation or Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

C-211-H018 APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019) (Jan 2019)

Approval by the Government as required under this contract and applicable specifications shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to comply with the specifications and with all other requirements of the contract, nor shall it impose upon the Government any liability it would not have had in the absence of such approval.

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: tbd

DoDAAC: N00167 CountryCode: USA

NSWC CARDEROCK

CARDEROCK DIVISION, 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

BETHESDA, MD 20817-5700

UNITED STATES

tbd, TPOC Email: tbd

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Overall Contract Delivery Period

Contractor Destination

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC Special Handling/Notes

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

3 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

3 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

4 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N00167

NSWC CARDEROCK

NSWC CARDEROCK, CARDEROCK DIVISION

BLDG 143, 9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

BETHESDA MD USA

FoB Details Contractor Destination

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Nov 1991

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

As prescribed in 232.7004(b), use the following clause:

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as Electronic invoicing.

authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice WAWF training.

Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer WAWF methods of document submission.

Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports WAWF payment instructions.

in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in Document routing.

WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC ____

Issue By DoDAAC ____

Admin DoDAAC ____

Inspect By DoDAAC ____

Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in Payment request.

accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Additional Regulation or Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

(End of text)

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

(End of Text)

G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (NAVSEA) (JUL 2021) (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 [insert activity name]. 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

N0016726Q1149 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays 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.

(g) All deliveries to the Receiving Officer, Bethesda, MD, 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.

(f) The hours of operation are as follows:

AREA FROM TO

West Bethesda MD 0800 1400

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G-242-H001 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT AND

RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2023)

(Oct 2023)

(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 Ln.

Chesapeake, VA 23320 E-mail: kristen.m.duhaime.civ@us.navy.mil

(ii) The Contract Specialist is:

Name: Steven Besanko Address:

9500 MacArthur Blvd.

Bethesda, MD 20817 E-mail: steven.w.besanko.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] E-mail: [ * ]

(e) The Contractor's point of contact for performance under this contract is:

Name: [ * ] Address:

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

[ * ] To be completed at contract award

(End of Text)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements. Apr 2008 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Apr 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts. Jan 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:52.107(b)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48 [Insert one or more Internet addresses]____ ____

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in , insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized 52.107(f) deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any [insert regulation name] (48 CFR ) clause with an Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 2 authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Section J - List of Attachments

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)

(May 2024) Deviation 2025-O0003 (Mar 2025)

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2025)

(DEVIATION 2025-O0003)

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) . As used in this provision-Definitions

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"-

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)

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 (i) 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) , as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, Service-disabled veteran 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) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, Affiliates 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 ) by-13 CFR 124.105

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 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 CFR124.104(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 least51 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)

. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically (1) Annual Representations and Certifications 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) . The offeror represents as part of its offer that-Small business concern

(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

.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it is, is not a veteran-owned small business concern.provision

(3) [SDVOSB concern. Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this

] The offeror represents that it is, is not an SDVOSB concern.provision.

(4) . The offeror represents that it is, is not an SDVOSB joint venture SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program 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

The offeror represents that it is, is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in provision.] 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

.] The offeror represents that it is, is not a women-owned small business concern.provision

(7) The offeror represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program.

requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____

(8) The offeror represents that it is, is not a joint Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.

venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each

.]party to the joint venture: ____________

Note to paragraphs (c)(9) and (10): Complete paragraphs (c)(9) and (10) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(9) ). [Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and

.] The offeror represents that it is a women-owned did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision business concern.

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

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

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

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

[Reserved](d)

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

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

(1)

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

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

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

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

(2) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

[ ]List as necessary

(3) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No. ____

[ ]List as necessary

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

(g)

. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade (1) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate

Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)

(i)

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

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

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

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

Line Item No. Country of Origin

[ ]List as necessary

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

Other Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

[List as necessary]

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

Line Item No. ____

[List as necessary]

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

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

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

Israeli End Products:

Line Item No.

[ ]List as necessary

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

(g)(1)(i)(B) The terms "Korean end product", "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."

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

Korean End Products or Israeli End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

[ ]List as necessary

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

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

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

Other End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

[ ]List as necessary

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

(h) ). (Applies only if the contract value is expected to exceed the Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Executive Order 12689 simplified acquisition threshold.) The offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror…