N0018919QG047_NSSF_R9_NITROGEN_GAS.docx

N0018919QG047

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

BULK LIQUID NITROGEN

FFP

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Grade NF for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 750 Gallons Estimated Monthly Quantity 69,834 SCF Estimated Annual Usage 9,000 Gallons

Vendors shall provide USD per unit gallon cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

Base Year, Period of Performance 01 April 2019 - 31 March 2020

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6831619RC013GR

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS: POC TBD

PSC CD: 6830

NET AMT

COMPRESSED NITROGEN BOTTLES XHP 3600 LBS

Compressed Bottle Nitrogen Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for

RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

Base Year, Period of Performance 01 April 2019 - 31 March 2020

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6831619RC013GR

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

N2 C.N. BOTTLE RENTAL

Compressed Bottle Rental of Nitrogen N2 Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle rental cost

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

Base Year, Period of Performance 01 April 2019 - 31 March 2020

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6831619RC013GR

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Grade NF for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 750 Gallons Estimated Monthly Quantity 69,834 SCF Estimated Annual Usage 9,000 Gallons

Vendors shall provide USD per unit gallon cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

Option 1, Period of Performance 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2021

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Nitrogen Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for

RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Rental of Nitrogen N2 Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle rental cost

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Grade NF for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 750 Gallons Estimated Monthly Quantity 69,834 SCF Estimated Annual Usage 9,000 Gallons

Vendors shall provide USD per unit gallon cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

Option 2, Period of Performance 01 April 2021 - 31 March 2022

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Nitrogen Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for

RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

Option 2, Period of Performance 01 April 2021 - 31 March 2022

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Rental of Nitrogen N2 Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle rental cost

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

Option 2, Period of Performance 01 April 2021 - 31 March 2022

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Grade NF for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 750 Gallons Estimated Monthly Quantity 69,834 SCF Estimated Annual Usage 9,000 Gallons

Vendors shall provide USD per unit gallon cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

Option 3, Period of Performance 01 April 2022 - 31 March 2023

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Nitrogen Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for

RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

Option 3, Period of Performance 01 April 2022 - 31 March 2023

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6831619RC013GR

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Rental of Nitrogen N2 Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle rental cost

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

Option 3, Period of Performance 01 April 2022 - 31 March 2023

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Grade NF for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 750 Gallons Estimated Monthly Quantity 69,834 SCF Estimated Annual Usage 9,000 Gallons

Vendors shall provide USD per unit gallon cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

Option 4, Period of Performance 01 April 2023 - 31 March 2024

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Nitrogen Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for

RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

Option 4, Period of Performance 01 April 2023 - 31 March 2024

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Rental of Nitrogen N2 Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle rental cost

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

Option 4, Period of Performance 01 April 2023 - 31 March 2024

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6831619RC013GR

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Grade NF for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 750 Gallons Estimated Monthly Quantity 69,834 SCF Estimated Annual Usage 9,000 Gallons

Vendors shall provide USD per unit gallon cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

See Incorporated Statement of Work for Details

FAR 52.217-8, Period of Performance 01 April 2024 - 30 September 2024

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Nitrogen Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for

RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle cost.

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

FAR 52.217-8, Period of Performance 01 April 2024 - 30 September 2024

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

FFP

Compressed Bottle Rental of Nitrogen N2 Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 for RSG NSSF R-9

Estimated Monthly Usage 25 Bottles Estimated Annual Usage 300 Bottles

Vendors shall provide USD per unit bottle rental cost

Vendors shall invoice in accordance with actual gas delivered to the customer. Undelivered gas will be deobligated at the end of each performance period. Payment is authorized after each delivery in arrears.

FAR 52.217-8, Period of Performance 01 April 2024 - 30 September 2024

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6831619RC013GR

NET AMT

STATEMENT OF WORK

NAVAL SUBMARINE SUPPORT FACILITY

R-9 DIVISION AC & R SHOP

LIQUID NITROGEN, COMPRESSED NITROGEN BOTTLES, & BOTTLE RENTAL

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Regional Support Group (RSG), Naval Submarine Support Facility’s (NSSF) R-9 Division Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, (AC&R), Shop is operated and managed by the Repair Department as a component of their overall intermediate maintenance capability in support of submarine afloat units at Naval Submarine Base in Groton, CT.

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Grade NF and Compressed Bottle Standard Nitrogen are used to support repairs for submarines and other repairs. Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Grade NF is used to replenish tanks onboard nuclear submarines. The Compressed Bottle Standard Nitrogen is used for repairs made by RSG NSSF R-9 Division AC&R Shop at Naval Submarine Base New London.

This contract will enable the customer to provide continuous support and repair of nuclear submarines while maintaining a rigid operational schedule. The vendor shall provide continuous uninterrupted availability of the nitrogen to RSG NSSF R-9 AC&R Shop at Naval Submarine Base in Groton, CT 06349

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this contract is to provide the critical Nitrogen gas continuously in support of nuclear maintenance and repair of submarines without interruption in accordance with RSG NSSF's overall mission. Maintaining this organic capability within RGS NSSF's organizational structure provides for a faster turn-around time frame in maintaining and repairing deploying fast attack submarines while saving the Navy thousands of dollars in terms of operating costs, ship's availability, and operational readiness.

The overall goal is to provide a continuous uninterrupted availability of the NSSF RSG's Nitrogen gas supply with the least amount of downtime possible. The proper and safe functionality of R-9 AC&R Shop's Nitrogen gas supply is critical in maintaining the submarine fleet's readiness in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

The vendor shall provide Liquid Bulk Nitrogen Grade NF, Compressed Nitrogen, and container/ bottle rentals to include installation, maintenance, repair and trouble calls as required. The effort required here shall be performed in accordance with this Statement of Work and all other terms and conditions set forth herein. The Contractor shall supply Liquid Bulk Nitrogen, Compressed Nitrogen, and Container / Bottle Rentals to the RSG NSSF R-9 AC&R Shop at Naval Submarine Base Groton, CT to include, but not limited to Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Grade NF estimated monthly usage 455 gallons and Compressed Bottle Nitrogen SHP 3600 lbs. Size 200. The Liquid Bulk Nitrogen Grade NF shall be delivery into a Government-Owned tank trailer located at NSSF R-9 Building 89, and the Compressed Nitrogen in bottles shall be delivered in approved containers supplied by the vendor to the R-9 AC&R Shop Building 89, Government facility. The Vendor shall be responsible to remove empty gas bottle containers and provide replacement gases upon request from NSSF R-9 AC&R Contract Representative in coordination with the Government Technical Points of Contact (GTPOC). (See Section 6)

3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 The vendor shall provide personnel (assigned to perform work under this contract) certified/qualified in special industrial gas handling procedures and applicable "Hazardous Materials" in the performance of this contract.

3.2 The vendor shall submit copies of certifications (qualifications) in the delivery and handling procedures for "Hazardous Materials" and industrial gas and equipment handling from the Technician's Repair/Maintenance Schools or Trade License(s) or State Working Permits (or equivalent) for each of the personnel that the contractor, if awarded would be assigned to work on this contract.

4.0 VENDOR REQUIREMENTS / SPECIFIC TASKS

4.1 The vendor shall provide and deliver Liquid Bulk Nitrogen Grade NF as required to top off the Storage Tank Trailer to RSG NSSF R9 AC&R Building 89.

4.2 The vendor shall provide and deliver Compressed Nitrogen Bottles Standard XHP 3600 lbs. Size 200 and Compressed Nitrogen Bottle Rentals to RSG NSSF R-9 AC&R Building 89.

4.3 The vendor shall provide gases within twenty-four hours of request by the Government Technical Point of Contact (GTPOC).

4.4. The vendor shall provide complete contact information to include full names, landline, and/or cellular telephone number, and e-mail address for all personnel assigned to work this contract.

4.5 The vendor shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the delivery of specialty gases and tank, cylinder, and other container laws.

4.6 The vendor shall label and mark all gases and gas containers in accordance with the most current CGA Publications C-7 Guide with Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and marking of Compressed Gas Containers. Containers shall be color coded in accordance with the most recent CGA Publications C-9 Standard Color Marking of Compressed Gas Containers. The vendor shall provide complete Hazardous Warning Labels for All gases.

4.7 The vendor shall provide Hazardous Material Data Sheets (MSDS) and complete DFARS 252.223-7001 Hazardous Warning Labels for all gases provided within this contract.

4.8 Valves shall comply with the most recent CGA Safety Bulletin SB-26 and CGA Publication V-1.

4.9 The vendor shall perform corrective maintenance as required to ensure safety and operational function of the equipment.

4.10 The vendor shall be responsible for providing all materials, parts, and supplies needed to complete any maintenance and repair of gas containers.

4.11 The vendor shall supply all gases and compressed gas in approved gas containers with handling instructions and/or an operations manual for all gases, and vendor supplied gas containers within this contract.

4.12 The vendor shall be responsible for the installation and removal of all equipment, and any other material required to facilitate the use of Liquid Bulk Nitrogen Grade NF and Compressed Nitrogen Bottles, as well as maintain the proper operation of the system at RSG R-9 AC&R Shop Groton, CT.

4.13 The vendor shall be responsible for the removal and proper disposal (in accordance with local, state & federal laws and regulations) of all work-related garbage and debris (if any) in the performance of this contract.

5.0 EMERGENT AND UNFORESEEN REPAIRS

5.1 If repair work has been discovered at any point during the inspection while preventive maintenance process that is executed by the vendor, the vendor shall not initiate the said repair without prior approval from RSG NSSF R-9 AC&R Shop's GTPOCs.

5.2 Repair Service is any maintenance and/or servicing performed by the vendor on a piece of equipment at other than the planned scheduled time, and that which is necessary to keep equipment in proper operational condition.

5.3 The vendor shall respond On-Site for Trouble Calls within 24-hours of notification from the GTPOC. Trouble Call notifications will be sent to the Contractor’s Program Manager or Technical Support Staff during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Groton, CT, local time.

5.4 Prior to GTPOC approval, the vendor shall submit a “Detailed Quote” to the GTPOC for assessment. The quote shall include the following as a minimum: Nature of the Repairs (Description), Parts and Materials (Description, Part Number, and Quantity), Estimated Number of Hours, Unit Price, Extended Price, and Total Cost. The GTPOC will evaluate the quote provided and provide written authorization via contract modification for the Contractor to commence work.

6.0 ADMINISTRATION

6.1 DELIVERY LOCATION

Naval Submarine Base Building 89, Amberjack Road Groton, CT 06349

6.2 HOURS OF OPERATION

The contractor shall be able to deliver Nitrogen gas and/or related emergency repair services within 24-hours of notice/request from the Government Technical Point of Contact (GTPOC). The contractor shall provide emergency contact information (landline and/or cellphone numbers) for emergency contact by the GTPOC. The contractor shall be able to provide the nitrogen gas delivery and related services 7-days a week (including Federal holidays).

6.3 GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (GTPOC)

RSG NSSF R-9

Tel:

6.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.5 METHOD OF PAYMENT

Payment for this contract shall be made by Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The Government reserves the right to change this payment method only by a contract modification if necessary.

7.0 SECURITY AND BASE VEHICLE PASSES

7.1 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 GTPOC to gain access to the base facilities to complete the work assigned under this contract.

7.2 All vendor 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.

7.3 Vendor personnel shall comply with all local base/installation security procedures required to gain access to US Government ships, facilities and other assets (as necessary).

7.4 If directed by US government security officials (or designated representatives), the vendor shall remove (and replace as necessary) vendor personnel and/or its representatives considered a security risk at no additional cost to the government.

7.5 The vendor shall coordinate and comply with “all security requirements” regarding each personnel assigned to this project through the Government Technical Point of Contact (GTPOC) or designated representative within 3 business days (for base access purposes) of contract award.

7.6 The vendor shall provide full name (first, middle, last), and proof of identity of “all personnel” assigned on this project at least (5) days of contract award. The information shall be routed to the Naval Station Great Lakes Security Officer via GTPOC for background and security check.

7.7 The vendor shall provide full names, social security numbers, place and date of birth, make/model/state/license for vehicle (if rental, indicate "Rental Car"), company name and phone number of individuals that require Base Access to the GTPOC within (3) business days of contract award and (10) days prior to the date of access onto the Naval installation to ensure that the Contractor’s base access is granted.

8.0 SECURITY CLEARANCE

8.1 The Contractor is not required to have a security clearance to perform any of the services listed within this contract. If the contractor’s service trucks are over nine feet high, they will need to ask for a security corridor pass.

9.0 ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

9.1 Government facilities will be made available to the contractor. Scheduling and access to facility will be coordinated through the GTPOC.

9.2 "Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), has established the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS), a standardized process for granting unescorted access privileges to vendors, contractors, suppliers and service providers not otherwise entitled to the issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC) who seek access to and can provide justification to enter Navy installations and facilities. Visiting vendors may obtain daily passes directly from the individual Navy installations by submitting identification credentials for verification and undergoing a criminal screening/ background check. Alternatively, if the vendor so chooses, it may voluntarily elect to obtain long-term credentials through enrollment, registration, background vetting, screening, issuance of credentials, and electronic validation of credentials at its own cost through one of the designated independent contractor NCACS service providers. Credentials will be issued every five years and access privileges will be reviewed and/or renewed on an annual basis. The costs incurred to obtain Navy installation access of any kind are not reimbursable, and the price(s) paid for obtaining long-term NCACS credentials will not be approved as a direct cost of this contract. Further information regarding NCACS can be found at http://cnic.navy.mil/CNIC_HQ_Site/index.htm (under "Popular Links")."

10.0 AUTHORIZED CHANGES BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

10.1 The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

10.2 The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer's

11.0 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 Station Security 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.

NOTE: All parts associated with the system may not be listed. If the situation arises and there is needed maintenance on a part not listed it will be evaluated by the NSSF Command Security Manager, Logistics Officer representative to determine if it is a covered item or an item that would incur an additional cost.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

THE FOLLOWING NAVSUP LOCAL TEXT IS HEREBY MADE PART OF THE STATEMENT OF WORK/PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Contracting Office, Code 245.2 may utilize contractor support through the AbilityOne Program, as needed, to perform contract closeout functions for this acquisition. Information, including business sensitive/confidential or proprietary data, that the offeror provides to the Government or information already in the possession of the Government may be viewed and utilized by the AbilityOne Program support contractor personnel during the course of its contract performance. The information that may be made available to the support contractor may include, for example, pricing and technical proposals, historical contract, pricing and performance information, Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) reporting information and similar data/information.

By submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation, the offeror and its subcontractors consent to a release of their business sensitive/confidential or proprietary data to the Government's AbilityOne Program support contractor personnel in order to perform close out services. Prior to the release of any such information to the support contractor, the support contractor will have in place with the Government a Non-Disclosure/Non-Use Agreement in accordance with the terms of the AbilityOne Program support contract.

Offerors may execute their own Non-Disclosure Agreement with the AbilityOne Program (AbilityOne contact information available from the contracting point of contact). The support contractor must provide copies of the executed agreements to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the support contract; and the offeror/contractor for this acquisition must provide copies of the executed Agreement to the Contracting Officer for this acquisition. If the offeror/contractor seeks such a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the AbilityOne Program support contractor, the Agreement must be executed no later than the date of final delivery under the resulting NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Contracting Office, Code 245.2 contract.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

31-MAR-2020

CHRIS STOCKER

BLDG 89,

SUBASE NEW LONDON

GROTON CT 06349-5000

860-694-1665

N68316

31-MAR-2020

N68316

31-MAR-2020

N68316

31-MAR-2021

N68316

31-MAR-2021

N68316

31-MAR-2021

N68316

31-MAR-2022

N68316

31-MAR-2022

N68316

31-MAR-2022

N68316

31-MAR-2023

N68316

31-MAR-2023

N68316

31-MAR-2023

N68316

31-MAR-2024

N68316

31-MAR-2024

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31-MAR-2024

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30-SEP-2024

N68316

30-SEP-2024

N68316

30-SEP-2024

N68316

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

Interested vendors may submit may send their quotation to the Navy via e-mail to sharon.dexter@navy.mil to include All mandatory technical review criteria and complete, signed attachments.

Quotes are due not later than (NLT) Wednesday, 27 November 2017, 12:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST).

1.The vendor shall state that it meets ALL requirements and takes no exceptions to the specifications listed within the Request for Quote (RFQ).

2. Vendors shall submit one original signed copy of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449 to include the vendor’s DUNS, CAGE code, and TIN.

3. Price Information: Vendors shall complete Contract Line Item Number (CLINs) 1001-6003.

Pricing shall include all delivery and hazardous materials, and handling charges.

Gas Delivery Pricing Breakdown Example:

Unit Price x Number of Units = Monthly Unit Usage x Number of Months = Extended Price

Cylinder Rental Pricing Breakdown Example:

Per Cylinder/Bottle Unit Rental Price x Number of Estimated Monthly Bottles/Cylinder Usage Units = Per Monthly Rental Unit Cost Per Montly Rental Cost x Number of Months = Extended Price

4. The vendor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all gases and handling instructions and/or a manual for all gas containers. (See SOW, Section 4.0)

5. The vendor shall complete, sign and return the following mandatory attachments:

a. FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification & Material Safety Data (Jan 1997).

b. FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

c. FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016).

d. FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (March 2015).

e. FAR 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of Service Contract Act for Certain Services Certification (May 2014).

f. DFARS 252.223-7001 Hazardous Warning Labels

g. DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Nov 2014).

6. The vendor shall state that it shall provide Mandatory Security Background Information of personnel assigned to work on this contract Government Technical Point of Contact within 5-days after award.

7. The vendor shall provide complete contact information available to include full names, landline, and/or cellular telephone number, and e-mail addresses for personnel assigned to work this contract.

8. Vendors shall submit copies of certifications (qualifications) in delivery and handling procedures of “Industrial Gas / Hazardous Materials” from the Technician’s Repair/Maintenance Schools or Trade License(s) or State Working Permits (or equivalent) for personnel that the contractor awardee will assign to work on this contract.

9. Vendors shall submit one original signed copy of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, and if applicable, executed copies of all Amendments, and executed Representations and Certifications. Signed copies sent via e-mail to sharon.dexter@navy.mil. Quotes submitted shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Services contained in the solicitation. Quotes shall be held firm for sixty (60) days.

EVALUATION FOR AWARD (LOWEST COST, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE)

Award of the purchase order resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) will be made to the responsible vendor whose submission (quote) is the lowest cost, technically acceptable, in full compliance with all other requirements set forth in the RFQ.

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision-- Internal confidentiality agreement or statement, subcontract, and subcontractor, are defined in the clause at 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(b) In accordance with 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), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(End of provision)

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.

52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

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.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly--

(1) ( ___ ) In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) ( ___ ) Outside the United States.

52.222-52 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES--CERTIFICATION (MAY 2014)

(a) The offeror shall check the following certification:

CERTIFICATION

The offeror ( ___ ) does ( ___ ) does not certify that--

(1) The services under the contract are offered and sold regularly to non-Governmental customers, and are provided by the offeror (or subcontractor in the case of an exempt subcontract) to the general public in substantial quantities in the course of normal business operations;

(2) The contract services are furnished at prices that are, or are based on, established catalog or market prices. An “established catalog price” is a price included in a catalog, price list, schedule, or other form that is regularly maintained by the manufacturer or the offeror, is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers, and states prices at which sales currently, or were last, made to a significant number of buyers constituting the general public. An “established market price” is a current price, established in the usual course of ordinary and usual trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain, which can be substantiated from sources independent of the manufacturer or offeror;

(3) Each service employee who will perform the services under the contract will spend only a small portion of his or her time (a monthly average of less than 20 percent of the available hours on an annualized basis, or less than 20 percent of available hours during the contract period if the contract period is less than a month) servicing the Government contract; and

(4) The offeror uses the same compensation (wage and fringe benefits) plan for all service employees performing work under the contract as the offeror uses for these employees and for equivalent employees servicing commercial customers.

(b) Certification by the offeror as to its compliance with respect to the contract also constitutes its certification as to compliance by its subcontractor if it subcontracts out the exempt services. If the offeror certifies to the conditions in paragraph (a) of this provision, and the Contracting Officer determines in accordance with FAR 22.1003-4(d)(3) that the Service Contract Labor Standards statute--

(1) Will not apply to this offeror, then the Service Contract Labor Standards clause in this solicitation will not be included in any resultant contract to this offeror; or

(2) Will apply to this offeror, then the clause at FAR 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements, in this solicitation will not be included in any resultant contract awarded to this offer, and the offeror may be provided an opportunity to submit a new offer on that basis.

(c) If the offeror does not certify to the conditions in paragraph (a) of this provision--

(1) The clause of this solicitation at 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements, will not be included in any resultant contract to this offeror; and

(2) The offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible if the Contracting Officer did not attach a Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination to the solicitation.

(d) The Contracting Officer may not make an award to the offeror, if the offeror fails to execute the certification in paragraph (a) of this provision or to contact the Contracting Officer as required in paragraph (c) of this provision.

252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE--BASIC (NOV 2014)

(a) Definitions. Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, component, domestic end product, foreign end product, qualifying country, qualifying country end product, South Caucasus/Central and South Asian (SC/CASA) state, South Caucasus/Central and South Asian (SC/CASA) state 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 paragraph (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 country.

(2) The offeror certifies that the following end products are qualifying country end products:

___ (Line Item Number Country of Origin)

___ (Country of Origin)

(3) The following end products are other foreign end products, including end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (ii) of the definition of ``domestic end product'':

(Line Item Number) ___

(Country of Origin (If known)) ___

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“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) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

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

(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) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice 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) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

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

(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.

N68316 / NAVSUBSUPPFAC / Naval Submarine Base Groton, CT

(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.

COMBO

(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 item financing, submit a commercial item 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) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

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

(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.

TBD @ Time of Award

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

(End of clause)

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