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N0018918QG118

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Preventive Maintenance

FFP

Base Year - Preventive Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Boats and associated Trailers, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N3241118RC004FN

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N3241118RC004FN

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Repairs

Base Year -The Vendor shall perform Repairs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N3241118RC004FN

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N3241118RC004FN

MAX

Option Year 1 - Preventive Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Boats and associated Trailers, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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Option Year 1 - The Vendor shall perform Repairs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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Option Year 2 - Preventive Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Boats and associated Trailers, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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Option Year 2 - The Vendor shall perform Repairs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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Option Year 3 - Preventive Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Boats and associated Trailers, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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Option Year 3 - The Vendor shall perform Repairs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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Option Year 4 - Preventive Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Boats and associated Trailers, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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Option Year 4 - The Vendor shall perform Repairs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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FAR 52.217-8 - Preventive Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Boats and associated Trailers, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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FAR 52.217-8 -The Vendor shall perform Repairs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) incorporated herein.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Oil Spill Response (OSR) Boat Maintenance and Repair Naval Station Newport, RI

N3241118RC004FN

1.0. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Naval Station Newport is the Navy’s premier site for training Officers, Officer Candidates, Senior Enlisted personnel and Midshipman Candidates, as well as testing and evaluating Advanced Undersea Warfare and Development Systems. It is home to fifty (50) Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and US Army Reserve commands and activities.

1.2 The mission of Naval Station Newport is to fulfill the diverse requirements of its tenant commands by providing the facilities and infrastructure that are essential to their optimum performance. Its vision is to be a world-class Center of Learning Excellence with the capacity to support the Navy’s mission by providing warfighters with education, training, Research, Development, Training and Evaluation (RDT&E) and deployment capability to meet today’s demands and exceed tomorrow’s expectations.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Naval Station Newport, RI operates a spill response team and routinely conducts simulation exercises of marine diesel spills for effective and efficient action in the event of a real-world incident. The Command requires Preventive Maintenance (PM) and repairs of non-functioning equipment of four (4) Oil Spill Response (OSR) Boats and associated trailers.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Preventative maintenance and repairs required under resultant contract shall be performed off-site; unless, repairs are minor and can be performed on-site without interference with base operations. If the maintenance/repair necessitates that a boat be transported off-site, it will be the vendor’s responsibility to load the boat on the trailer, provide transportation to its facility, and provide secure inside and/or on-site storage of the boat (and trailer) while in the vendor’s possession. Once repairs are complete, the vendor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Technical Assistant (TA), a date and time to return the boat. The boat shall be returned to its original location, which may require re-launching of the boat.

3.2 Service shall include all periodic manufacturer required maintenance to ensure that boats are in operational order at all times. Boats shall be maintained for 100% performance and usability. This includes but is not limited to: All Marine Safety Equipment, Lights, Bilge Pumps, Instruments and Gauges, Switches, Electrical Wiring, Raw Water Systems, Electronic and Electrical systems, Outboard and Inboard Engines and Zincs.

3.3 Small tasks such as electronic calibration can be done on-site. Oil change, anti-freeze change, painting, sanding, other work involving hazardous materials and/or environmental concerns, and/or other large maintenance work shall be performed at vendor’s facility.

3.4 Vendor shall perform maintenance and repair work off site. Vendor facility shall be within 50 miles driving radius of Naval Station Newport, RI.

3.5 The vendor shall provide certified technicians to perform repairs and preventative maintenance of OSR boats and associated trailers. In addition, the vendor shall provide secure on-site/ off-site storage for OSR boats and trailers while it is in the vendor's possession. When certified technicians are replaced with new hired technician, the new technician certifications shall be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.6 The COR or TPOC will notify the vendor via phone, fax or email for all preventative maintenance & repairs. The vendor shall respond to all service requests no later than the next business day. The vendor shall provide a written itemized quote that includes an estimated period of performance that is consistent with industry standards. If the industry standard cannot be met the vendor shall provide written justification and the adjusted period of performance time line.

3.7 Vendor shall contact the COR or TA within one business day of receipt of request for scheduled preventive maintenance. The vendor shall coordinate the date & time for scheduled preventive maintenance with the COR to accommodate priority and volume of work issues.

3.8 When the need for additional work is identified, the vendor shall provide a written itemized quote that includes the period of time, repair parts, and consumable supplies needed to perform the work. No more than 5% markup shall be incurred for major repair parts and consumable supplies required. Upon request, the vendor shall retain replaced part(s) and provide them to the government.

3.9 Incidental repair parts and consumable supplies in support of the Preventive Maintenance Schedule indicated in section six (Performance Objectives) shall be provided by the vendor at no additional cost to the government.

3.10 The vendor shall submit a complete electronic report of the preventative maintenance and/or repairs to the COR and Technical Assistant (TA) within three (3) business days after the maintenance or repair service is accomplished. All reports shall include details of all actions taken and measurement parameters completed as part of the inspection/repair, including but not limited to proper functioning of the equipment by certified vendor’s technicians and government operators.

3.11 If necessary repair work is required (for equipment, engines and/or hull of the boat and/or Trailers) at any point during the inspection and preventive maintenance process, the vendor shall immediately prepare a detailed quote and submit it to the COR for approval. The quote shall include the nature of the repair, parts and materials, to include part numbers, fixed number of hours, unit price, extended price and total fixed price for the repair. The vendor shall not initiate the repair without prior written authorization from the COR.

4.0 BOAT AND TRAILER CHARACTERISTICS AND IDENTIFICATION

4.1 Sea Ark Utility Boat (Quantity: 1 each):

A. Aluminum Hull B. Major Equipment

4.2 Sea Ark Platform Boat (Quantity: 1 each):

A. Aluminum Hull B. Major Equipment

4.3 Kvichak Skimmer (Quantity: 1 each):

A. Aluminum Hull B. Major Equipment

4.4 Metal Shark Utility Boat (Quantity: 1 each):

4.5 OSR Boat Identification Numbers for OSR Boats (and Associated Trailers):

5.0 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

Contractor shall perform all Preventive Maintenance (PM) at the following intervals:

5.1 TRAILERS – IAW Boat Trailer OEM

5.1.1 Every 6 Months

Craft availability will be based on operational requirements of craft and Port Operations commitments. Vendor shall paint one (1) craft per year. The vendor shall paint each boat in accordance with industry standards and any applicable environmental regulations including but not limited to OSHA. All painting shall be performed off-site in order to avoid any potential environmental spills. Painting shall include but not be limited to hulls, deck, and wheel house IAW manuals described above.

The vendor shall notify the COR/TPOC prior to all scans, specific repairs identified and preservation. The vendor shall be responsible of replacement of damaged equipment due to excessive blasting. During inspection of zincs, vendor shall prepare and submit a report to the COR/ TPOC as to the percentage of effective zinc material remaining prior to removal. When checking resistance readings, vendor shall list the normal range and the found values if out of normal specifications, and shall describe in the report what was done to correct the discrepancy.

5.2.1 Dry Dock, Clean, Underwater Hull Painting-Antifouling

5.2.2 Hull Inspection

5.2.3 Non-Skid

5.3. NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Inspect IAW associated manufacturer’s technical publications Owner’s Guide and/or Operator’s Manual for the following:

5.3.1 VHF Radio

5.3.2 GPS

5.3.3 MAGNETIC COMPASS

5.4 HYDRAULIC STERRING

5.6.1 Every 6 Months

5.7.1 Batteries – Every 6 Months

5.8.1 Every 200 Hours for Honda Single Outboard

5.8.2 Every 200 Hours for Honda Twin Outboards

5.8.3 Every 400 Hours for Honda Single Outboard

5.8.4 Every 400 Hours for Honda Twin Outboards

5.8.4.10 Make report of all findings.

5.9 VOLVO ENGINE AND PROPULSION MAINTENANCE

5.9.1 Every 250 Hours for Volvo Diesel Inboard Engine

5.9.2 Every 500 Hours for Volvo Diesel Inboard Engine

5.9.3.1 Winterize raw water system.

5.10 REPAIRS

Repairs shall be performed as requested by the COR/TPOC: This line item is to repair the Oil Spill Response Boats and Associated Trailers. The Contractor shall respond to all repair requests no later than the next business day (unless the COR/TPOC specifies a greater time frame) after the COR/TPOC requests repairs. Mark up to material costs shall not exceed 5%.

5.11 TRANSPORTATION

5.11.1 If the maintenance/repair necessitates that a boat be transported off-site, it shall be the contractor’s sole responsibility to load the boat on a trailer, provide transportation to their facility and provide inside storage for the boat while it is the contractor's possession. Port Ops may opt to have the boat on a trailer at Port Ops facility in which the contractor will pick up from the facility. Once the repair is complete the boat shall be returned to its original location which may include re-launching the boat. The contractor is solely responsible for obtaining all necessary vehicle passes, stickers and proper ID cards for all contractor employees working on-site at the Base. The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, Local laws and Federal Regulations as applicable to the performance of the PWS.

5.11.2 Due to security measures, delays may occur during vehicle inspection to obtain Base entry. Additionally, pier access for repairs may require additional inspections and passes. Hours may not be charged for delays due to vehicle breakdown or failure to obtain proper Base ID in advance.

6.0 ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA)

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Submarine Base New London Groton, CT via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs).

The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) D, Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications, IT and Telecom- Telecommunications Transmission (D304) and Internet (D322) ONLY;

(5) S, Utilities ONLY;

(6) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

7.0 See Attachment I (“Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP)” and “QASP Matrix”) to this solicitation for details and additional information.

8.0 ADMINISTRATION

8.1 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT: TBD

8.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

8.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Naval Station Newport Newport, RI 02421

8.4 METHOD OF PAYMENT

Payment for this contract shall be made via DFAS Electronics Funds Transfer (EFT) utilizing the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) System. The contractor is required to register and setup an account in the WAWF System in order to receive payment. The Government reserves the right to change this payment method through other means only by a contract modification if necessary. Payment shall be Monthly in Arrears.

9.0 SECURITY

9.1 Contractor personnel shall comply with all local base/installation security procedures required to gain access to US Government facilities. All contractor equipment, personnel and vehicles are subject to inspection and search by US government security officials (or designated representatives) upon entry to any government owned and/or operated installations and facilities. The Government reserves the right to visit and inspect, the Contractor’s assets/facilities used in support of this requirement.

9.2 Base vehicle passes are required for all contractor employees privately owned vehicles requiring access to Government facilities for the performance of this contract. The methodology for obtaining varies from one installation to another, therefore; the Contractor will coordinate with the Government Technical Point of Contact (GTPOC) to gain access to the base facilities to complete the work assigned under this contract.

9.3 Transition to the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)

9.3.1 On 17 April 2017, the Navy commenced a transition from the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) to DBIDS credentialing for contractors, vendors, and suppliers requiring access to Navy Installations in the continental United States, Hawaii, and Guam. This transition is required to comply with various Department of Defense security and base access policies.

9.3.2 NCACS users may visit the local Navy Installation Visitor Control Center to obtain a DBIDS credential. There are no fees incurred by the contractor, vendor, or supplier to obtain a DBIDS credential.

9.3.3 NCACS credentials issued after 17 April 2017 will no longer be accepted without an accompanying DBIDS credential for Navy Installation access. Additional details may be found at the Commander, Navy Installation Command website at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html .

QASP

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) FOR OIL SPILL RESPONSE (OSR) BOATS - TRAILERS NAVAL STATION NEWPORT, RI

1.0 PURPOSE

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards included in the resultant contract. The intent is to ensure that the Vendor (otherwise known as Contractor) performs in accordance with performance metrics set forth in the contract documents, that the Government receives the quality of services called for in the contract and that the Government only pays for the acceptable level of services received.

2.0 AUTHORITY

Authority for issuance of this QASP is provided under FAR 52.212-4(a), Inspection/Acceptance, which provides for inspections and acceptance of the articles, services, and documentation called for in the resultant contract to be accomplished by the Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

3.0 SCOPE

The Vendor, and not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is put in place to provide Government surveillance oversight of the Vendor’s quality control efforts to assure that they are timely, effective and is delivering the results specified in the contract. The QASP is not a part of the contract nor is it intended to duplicate the Vendor’s Management Plan. The Government may provide the Vendor an information copy of the QASP as an Attachment to the Request for Quote (RFQ) to support the Vendor’s efforts in developing its plan for maintaining the levels of quality anticipated to be delivered under the terms of the contract.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government resources shall have responsibilities for the implementation of this QASP as follows:

Contracting Officer – The Contracting Officer ensures performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensures compliance with the terms of the contract and safeguards the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. It is the Contracting Officer that assures the Vendor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under the contract. The Contracting Officer is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the Vendor’s performance.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to act as his authorized representative to assist in administering a contract. The source and authority for a COR is the Contracting Officer. COR limitations are contained in the written letter of appointment (will be completed prior to contract award).

5.0 METHOD OF QA SURVEILLANCE

The below listed method of surveillance shall be used in the administration of this QASP. The QASP Matrix describes the method of surveillance that may be used to monitor the services and deliverables to be provided under the contract.

Periodic Inspections on Completion of Workload Tasking – Periodic Inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The COR will conduct the random monitoring.

6.0 IDENTIFIED QA SURVEILLANCE ITEMS

The PBSC items that have been identified for surveillance are identified in the Performance-Based Matrix.

7.0 DOCUMENTATION

The COR will, in addition to providing documentation, maintain a complete Quality Assurance file. The file will contain copies of all reports, evaluations, recommendations, and any actions related to the Government’s performance of the quality assurance function. All such records will be retained for the life of this contract. The COR shall forward these records to the Contracting Officer at termination or completion of the contract.

8.0 ANALYSIS OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

The analysis of vendor performance shall be conducted at the end of each service period and serves to provide a summary of the Vendor’s performance to the Contracting Officer and the Vendor. Overall performance is important in determining whether to initiate corrective action to bring the Vendor’s work up to the standards of the specification.

9.0 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETINGS

Performance Evaluation Meetings will be scheduled as often as necessary, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer or designated representative. These meetings will be used to resolve minor problems and areas of concern in an effort to avoid disputes and claims. The minutes of these meetings will be recorded by the COR and signed by both the Vendor and Government representatives. The COR will provide a copy of the minutes to the Vendor.

10.0 QASP MATRIX

As Required for corrective actions.

100% Compliance of the contractor IAW OEM specifications.

Overall Contract Performance

Overall contract performance of sufficient quality to earn a Satisfactory (or higher) rating in the COR’s annual report on Contractor Performance

Review, inspection & acceptance of the invoice by COR/TPOC & CNRMA Port Operations

Reports Required IAW PWS

Reports are due to the Government as required IAW PWS

Monthly reports are provided to the government within established timelines. The reports are in a format agreed upon by the vendor and Government.

Crew Qualifications

Crew will meet all training standards prior to working on contract.

Crew will meet all training standards of the Vendors’ insurer, U.S. Citizen, and industry standard licenses and certifications. Must have a minimum of two years of experience.

>95% accuracy

11. INCENTIVES/DISINCENTIVES

The contractor’s failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract/task order, reflected in the COR’s annual report, may result in termination of the contract/task order and may also result in the loss of future Government contracts/task orders. The contractor’s failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract/task order may result in the non-exercise of available options.

For each item that does not meet acceptable levels, the Government may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). CDRs will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer with a copy sent to the contractor. The contractor must reply in writing within 5 days of receipt identifying how future occurrences of the problem will be prevented. Based upon the contractor’s past performance and plan to solve the problem, the Contracting Officer will determine if any further action will be taken.

In accordance with the inspection of services provisions of the contract, the contractor will be incentivized to provide quality products in a timely manner since the Government can require the Contractor, at no additional cost, to replace or correct work that fails to meet contract requirements.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

23-SEP-2019

CLIFF UNRUH

PORT OPERATIONS

NEWPORT RI 02841

860-694-1437

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23-SEP-2019

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23-SEP-2020

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact…