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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION .
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested but a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, DPN 20161222, and NMCARS 13-14
This solicitation, N00173-17-R-ST06, is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The associated small business size standard is 750 employees.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Key West, FL, is setting up an outdoor marine test environment in order to provide flexible testing for materials, coatings, aircraft, and marine structures. This will consist of a hydraulic system which will provide for mechanical loads to be applied to the materials and structures. These loads may be static or dynamic for the purpose of fatigue testing.
The complete specification and/or other information required for this combined synopsis/solicitation is attached.
All interested companies shall provide proposals/quotations for the supplies and services outlined in the attached technical specifications.
DELIVERY SHALL BE FOB DESTINATION (reference FAR 52.247-34).
Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination.
Delivery and acceptance is at NRL, Key West, FL, FOB Destination
ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EIT)
In accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794d), all EIT supplies and services provided under this contract must comply with the applicable accessibility standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board at 36 CFR part 1194 (see FAR Subpart 39.2). Electronic and information technology (EIT) is defined at FAR 2.101.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS:
Statement of Work/Specifications- Page
The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL (OCT 2016) AND ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL aDDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE LISTED IN FULL TEXT IN THE ATTACHMENT TO THE SYNOPSIS
General statements, that the offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or that paraphrases the RFP’s specifications in whole or in part, will not constitute compliance with the mandatory requirements concerning the content of the technical proposal.
use the next para. in all Offeror shall complete the following electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.acquisition.gov in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (OCT 2016). In accordance with paragraph (j) of FAR 52.212-3 if changes to the SAM annual representations and certifications apply to this acquisition, the offeror must clearly identify the applicable paragraphs at (b) through (i) which the offeror has completed for the purpose of this solicitation only. 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 on SAM.
a. FAR 52.212-1 has been tailored to include the following additional instructions:
• This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions
• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.
FAR 52.212-2 - EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Award shall be made to the quoter whose solution meets or exceeds all the technical specifications AND offers the best value to the Government. Technical capability, delivery schedule, past performance and price will all be considered.
use 52.212-3 in all solicitations FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and certifications – commercial items (OCT 2016) and As prescribed in 12.301(b)(2), This provision provides a single, consolidated list of representations and certifications for the acquisition of commercial items and is attached to the solicitation for offerors to complete. This provision may not be tailored except in accordance with Subpart 1.4. Use the provision with its Alternate I in solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. Use the provision with its Alternate II in solicitations for acquisitions for which small disadvantaged business procurement mechanisms are authorized on a regional basis
ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-3 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS
DFARS 252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (NOV 2011) {As prescribed in 203.171-4(b), use in all solicitations,including solicitations for task and delivery orders.} DFARS 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation(DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015) use in all solicitations including far part 12.
DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (SEP 2011) As prescribed in 204.7109(b), in solicitations for commercial items and initial provisioning sparES.
DFARS 252.215-7007 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RESOLICIT (JUN 2012)
As prescribed at 215.371-6), USE IN COMPETITVE SOLICITATIONS ABOVE THE SAT that will be solicited for fewer than 30 days, unless exceptions at 215.371-4 apply:
DFARS 252.215-7008 ONLY ONE OFFER. (OCT 2013)
As prescribed at 215.408(4), USE IN ALL COMPETITVE SOLICITATIONS unless exception at 215.371-4(a) applies:
DFARS 252.222-7007 Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2015) As prescribed in 212.301(f)(vii), use in all solicitations with a value expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold DFARS 252.225-7050 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism (DEC 2014) As prescribed in 209.104-70(a), use in all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more. Any disclosure that the government of a terrorist country has a significant interest in an offeror or a subsidiary of an offeror shall be forwarded through agency channels to the address at 209.104-1(g)(i)(c).
DFARS 252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk (NOV 2013) (Section 806(e)(6) of Pub. L. 111-383).
{As prescribed in 239.7306., use in all contracts incl far 12, that involve development or delivery of information technology as a service or supply.} use the next para. in all FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2015) AND use the next para. in all- REMOVE THE ITEMS THAT DO NOT APPLY LEAVING THE “ADDENDA” HEADING ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2015)
LIST ONLY THOSE THAT APPLY AND INCLUDE CLAUSE NUMBER, TITLE, AND DATE
a. The following clauses are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-4:
FAR 52.202-1, Definitions (NOV 2013)
FAR 52.203-3, Gratuites (APR 1984) (10 USC 2207).
{use in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding the SAT except personal services} FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transations (SEP 2010) {use in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding the SAT} FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) {use in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding the SAT} FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) As prescribed in 4.303, use in solicitations and contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold FAR 52.204-7-System for Award Management ( OCT 2016) As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(1), use in solicitations.
FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) {As prescribed in 4.1303, use this clause in solicitations and contracts when contract performance requires contractors to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. The clause shall not be used when contractors require only intermittent access to Federally-controlled facilities.} FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) {As prescribed in 23.1005, use in solicitations and contracts that provide for performance, in whole or in part, on a Federal facility.} Alternate I (MAY 2011) {Use if the contract provides for contractor - (1) Operation or maintenance of a Federal facility at which the agency has implemented or plans to implement an EMS; or (2) Activities and operations - (i) To be performed at a Government-operated Federal facility that has implemented or plans to implement an EMS; and (ii) That the agency has determined are covered within the EMS.} Alternate II (MAY 2011) {Use if - (1) The contract provides for contractor activities on a Federal facility; and (2) The agency has determined that the contractor activities should be included within the FCA or and environmental management system audit.}
FAR 52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2011) FAR 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) {As prescribed in 23.705(a), use in all solicitations and contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities and all solicitations and contracts for support services at Government-owned or –operated facilities; if 52.223-13, 52.223-14, 52.223-16 included} FAR 52.223-12, Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 1995) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) {As prescribed in 23.804(b), use in solicitations and contracts for services when the contract includes the maintenance, repair, or disposal of any equipment or appliance using ozone-depleting substances as a refrigerant, such as air conditioners, including motor vehicles, refrigerators, chillers, or freezers.}
{As prescribed in 23.406(e), use in service or construction solicitations and contracts unless the contract will not involve the use of EPA-designated items.}
FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) {use in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding the SAT} FAR 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) {use when contracting by negotiations, in solicitations and contracts for supplies,sevices, r&d} FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (NOV 1991) )
{IF CONTRACT DELIVERY IS FOB DESTINATION.}
FAR 52.253.1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) ) {all.}
DFARS 212.301 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items (Revised Aug 2, 2016):
DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) (Section 847 of PL 110-181). )
{ALL.}
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) {As prescribed in 203.970, use in all solicitations and contracts.} DFARS 252.203-7003, Agency Office of the Inspector General (DEC 2012) (section 6101 of PL 110-252, 41 USC 3509) {As prescribed in 203.1004(a), use in solicitations and contracts that include the FAR clause 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.} DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Reporting (OCT 2016)
{ALL.}
DFARS 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DEC 1991) (10 USC 2416).
{As prescribed in 205.470, use in solicitations and contracts expected to exceed $1M.} DFARS 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (DEC 2014).
{use in solicitations and contracts expected to exceed the sat.} DFARS 252.211-7006, Passive Radio Frequency Identification (SEP 2011) {As prescribed in 205.470, use in solicitations and contracts that will require shipment of items meeting criteria at 211.275-2 – complete paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of the clause} DFARS 252.211-7007, Reporting of Government Furnished Equipment in the DoD Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry (AUG 2012) {use in solicitations and contracts that include FAR 52.245-1.} DFARS 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers (SEP 2010) {As prescribed in 205.470, use in solicitations and contracts that contain the clause 252.211-7003 and require the contractor to mark major end items.} DFARS 252.213-7000, NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF PAST PEFORMANCE INFORMATION (JUN 2015) DFARS 252.215-7007, Notice of Intent to Resolicit (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.215-7008, Only One Offer (OCT 2013) DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013) {As prescribed in 223.7306, use for supplies, maintenance and repair services or construction} DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (NOV 2014) (41 USC chapter 83, E.O. 10582).
{use As prescribed in 225.1101(2)(i).} DFARS 252.225-7008, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals (MAR 2013) (10 USC 2533b).
{As prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(1), use in solicitations and contracts that (i) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and (ii) Require the delivery of specialty metals as end items.} DFARS 252.225-7009, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals (OCT 2014) (10 USC 2533b).
{use in solicitations and contracts that (i) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and (ii) Require delivery of any of the following items, or components of the following items, if such items or components contain specialty metal: (A) Aircraft, (B) missile or space systems, (v) ships, (d) tank or automotive items, (E) weapon systems, (F) ammunition.} DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (FEB 2013) (10 USC2533a).
{As prescribed in 225.7002-3(a), use in solicitations and contracts exceeding SAT} DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (MAY 2016)
DFARS 252.225-7015, Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools (JUN 2005)(10 USC 2533a).
{ As prescribed in 225.7002-3(b), use in solicitations and contracts exceeding SAT that require delivery of hand or measuring tools} DFARS 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (JUN 2011) (Section 8065 of PL 107-117 and the same restriction in subsequent DoD Appropriations Acts).
{ As prescribed in 225.7009-5, , use in solicitations and contracts unless items acquired are commercial items other than ball or roller bearings acquired as end items; the items do not contain ball and roller bearings or a waiver has been granted in accordance with 225.7009-4.} DFARS 252.225-7038, Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers (JUN 2005) (10 USC 2534(a)(3)).
{As prescribed in 225.7006-4(b), use in solicitations and contracts requiring air circuit breakers for naval vessels unless exception or waiver has been granted.} DFARS 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concern s (SEP 2004) (Section 8021 of PL 107-248) and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts).
{ As prescribed in 226.104, use in solicitations and contracts for supplies or services exceeding $500K} DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items (FEB 2014) (10 USC 2320).
{As prescribed in 227.7103-6(a), use in solicitations and contracts when the contractor will be required to deliver technical data pertaining to commercial items} DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (JUN 2013) (10 USC 2321).
{As prescribed in 227.7102-3(c), 227.7103-6(e)(3), 227.7104(e)(5), or 227.7203-6(f), use in all solicitations and contracts for commercial items that include 252.227-7015 or 252.227-7013} DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) (10 USC 2227) {As prescribed in 232.7004, Use in all solicitations and contracts, except classified ktrs, military ops, 6.302-2 and not feasible, etc see 232.7002(a)(1).}
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) {As prescribed in 232.7102, use in all solicitations and contracts.}
DFARS 252.232-7011, Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations (MAY 2013) far 52.233-2 - sERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) {As prescribed in 232.908, use in all solicitations and contracts except disaster relief act emergency, contingency ops, release of hazardous substances.} DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising Emanations (JUN 2004).
{ iaw 239.7603(b) USE in solicitations and contracts involving information technology that requires protection against compromising emanations .} DFARS 252.239-7001, Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification (JAN 2008) { iaw 239.7103(b) USE in solicitations that include information assurance functional services for DoD information systems, or that require any appropriately cleared contractor personnel to access a DoD information system to perform contract duties.} DFARS 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk (NOV 2013) (Section 806(e)(6) of Pub. L. 111-383).
{As prescribed in 239.7306., use in all contracts incl far 12, that involve development or delivery of information technology as a service or supply.} DFARS 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS (DOD CONTRACTS). (JUN 2013) {As prescribed in 243205., use in all solicitations and contracts over the sat.}
DFARS 252.246-7003, Notification Of Potential Safety Issues (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations (OCT 2010)
{ As prescribed in 246.371(a), use in solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of repairable or consumable parts identified as critical safety items; systems and subsystems or repair, maintenance, logistics or overhaul services for systems or subsystems and part integral to a system} DFARS 252.246-7007, Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection And Avoidance System (MAY 2014) (Section 818 of PL 112-81 ).
{As prescribed in 246.870-3 use in all solicitations and contracts when procuring electronic parts, end items, components containing electronic parts or services where contract will supply those items.}
DFARS 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts (OCT 2016) {iaw 246.870-3(b) ALL contracts when procuring - (1) electronic parts; (2) end items, components, parts, or assemblies containing electronic parts; or (3) services, if the contractor will supply electronic parts or components, parts or assemblies containing electronic parts as part of the service.}
DFARS 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUN 2013) (Section 884 of PL 110-417).
{As prescribed in 247.207, use in solicitations and contracts for carriage in which a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder will provide or arrange truck transportation services that provide for a fuel-related adjustment.} DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 USC 2631).
{ As prescribed in 247.574(c), use in all contracts for which the offeror made a negative response to the inquiry at 252.247-7022.}
DFARS 252.247-7027, Riding Gang Member Requirements(OCT 2011)(Section 3504 of PL 110-417).
{As prescribed in 247.574(f), in solicitations and contracts for the charter of, or contract for carriage of cargo by, a U.S.-flag vessel documented under chapter 121 of title 46 U.S.C.}
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2017).
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)
(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).
|X| (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
___ (5) [Reserved] ___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
|X| (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
___ (10) [Reserved] ___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.
___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.
___ (13) [Reserved] ___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).
___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).
___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.
___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.
___ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
___ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).
___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
___ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
___ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
|X| (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
|X| (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).
|X| (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
|X| (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).
|X| (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
|X| (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
|X| (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
|X| (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).
___ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E. |X|. 13627).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
|X| (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)
___ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).
Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.
___ (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016).
___ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
___ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).
___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
___ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514 ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.
___ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.
|X| (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
|X| (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.
___ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).
|X| (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
|X| (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).
|X| (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
|X| (48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
___ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).
___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
___ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
___ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
___ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
___ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
___ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
___ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
___ (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
___ (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
|X| (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
___ (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
___ (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
___ (60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
___ (61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).
___ (62) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495) ___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).
___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).
___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
___ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)
(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627).
(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)
(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)
(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).
(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
(xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).
Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.
(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016).
(xix) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of Clause)
ATTACHMENT TO SYNOPSIS
ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE CONTRACTORS
For those portions of the work under this contract performed at any NRL site, the contractor shall comply with the Requirements for On-Site Contractors dated 8 December 2009 which are hereby incorporated by reference. The full text is available at http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/15onsite.htm
Pursuant to DFARS 211.106 contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.
{IF ANY WORK IS ON-SITE}
include the next sentence when authorizing facimile proposals, as applicable Facsimile proposals are NOT authorized. Proposals may be transmitted by e-mail to TaLisa.Boyd@nrl.navy.mil (primary), Code 3240{FILL IN} or {FILL IN}Constance.Reedus@nrl.navy.mil (alternate) in either Microsoft Word or pdf format.
use when acquisitions of EIT supplies and services , All EIT supplies and services provided under any resultant contract must comply with the applicable accessibility standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board at 36 CFR part 1194 (see FAR Subpart 39.2). Electronic and information technology (EIT) is defined at FAR 2.101.
incorporate NRL requirements for on-site contractors if work will be performed on site.
For those portions of the work under this contract performed at any NRL site, the contractor shall comply with the Requirements for On-Site Contractors dated 08 December 2008 which are hereby incorporated by reference. The full text attached.
use the next para. in all Any resultant contract will be DO Rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Contract Specialist must receive any questions concerning the RFP no later than five (5) INSERT REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME business days before the response date of this solicitation.
The U.S. Postal Service continues to irradiate letters, flats, Express and Priority Mail with stamps for postage and other packages with stamps for postage destined to government agencies in the ZIP Code ranges 202 through 205. Due to potential delays in receiving mail, offerors are encouraged to use alternatives to the mail when submitting proposals.
Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm
ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-3 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL
FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)
As prescribed in 9.104-7(b), use in solicitations where the resultant contract value is expected to exceed $500,000.
(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 proceeding 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 database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).
(End of provision)
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
DFARS 252.203-7998 - Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation(DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015) use in all solicitations including far part 12.
DFARS 252.204-7004 - Alternate A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2015) Substitute the following paragraphs (d) and (e) for paragraph (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:
(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:
(i) 252.209-7003, Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus—Representation. Applies to all solicitations with institutions of higher education.
(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment—Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.
(iii) 252.222-7007, Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons, as prescribed in 222.1771. Applies to solicitations with a value expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(iv) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.
(v) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities—Representations. Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.
(vi) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.
(vii) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)—Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Italy.
(viii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)—Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Spain.
(ix) 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Applies to all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] |X| (i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.
___ (ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
___ (iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.
___ Use with Alternate I.
___ (iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.
___ (v) 252.225-7035, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
___ Use with Alternate I.
___ Use with Alternate II.
___ Use with Alternate III.
___Use with Alternate IV.
___ Use with Alternate V.
(e) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at https://www.acquisition.gov/. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date]. 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.
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| Title |
| Date |
| Change |
Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.
DFARS 252.225-7000 -- BUY AMERICAN ACT--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014) As prescribed in 225.1101(1)(i), use this provision instead of the provision at FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. Use the provision in any solicitation that includes the clause at 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “component,” “domestic end product,” “foreign end product,” “qualifying country,” “qualifying country end product,” and “United States,” as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic clause of this solicitation.
(b) Evaluation. The Government—
(1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and
(2) Will evaluate offers of qualifying country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute or the Balance of Payments Program.
(c) Certifications and identification of country of origin.
(1) For all line items subject to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that—
(i) Each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of this provision, is a domestic end product; and
(ii) For end products other than COTS items, components of unknown origin are considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States or a qualifying…
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