COMBINED_SYNOPSIS_SOLICITATION_17-Q-4761.docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N10 - CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation number is N32205-17-Q-4761 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective 19 January 2017.

4. The associated NAICS code is 811310 and this procurement:

|X| is not being set-aside for small businesses.

|_| is being set-aside for small businesses. The small business size standard is

5. Military Sealift Command intends to award a the action for the USCG/ABS/SOLAS required annual inspections of the bridge communication and navigation equipment onboard the T-AKE CLASS of ships under other than full and open competition as limited sole source. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is as implemented by Federal Regulations (FAR)13.501(a)(1)(I) and (ii) Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.

The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options: Contractor shall break out pricing for each CLIN as stated below

LABOR:

Guam - Wage Determination No: 2015-5693, Revision No: 2, Date of Revision: 03/17/2017 San Diego, Ca - Wage Determination No: 2015-5635, Revision No: 4, Date of Revision: 03/17/2017 Norfolk, Va - Wage Determination No: 2015-4341, Revision No: 4, Date of Revision: 03/14/2017

Contractor must provide a copy of published hourly/daily rates for documentation.

Labor Rates: $________ straight time X (number of hours) _______; $_______ overtime X (number of hours) __________; $__________ double or holiday X (number of hours) ________.

Specify the number of hours per person for any applicable labor rates.

MATERIALS:

Estimated materials: Provide a detailed list of all estimated materials, the cost for each and the part numbers (if applicable).

List any other cost, which does not fall with the above categories (i.e. travel, per diem, rental car, hotel, administrative fees, etc.):

Provide any contract numbers for purchase orders in which you have previously performed this work: ______________________________________________.

Firm Fixed Price Total (includes all charges): $__________________________.

6. STATEMENT OF WORK

ABSTRACT:

1.1 This item describes the requirement to provide the services of an OEM Authorized Service Representative qualified to perform all required ABS Annual Certification, Annual equipment grooms, and maintenance on Navigation and Bridge equipment on the T-AKE vessels listed in Para 5.1.

REFERENCES:

1.2 NGSM 9200266-31 User Manual for VDR Explorer VM II III IV

1.3 NG-SPERRY BRIDGE MASTER E RADAR SERVICE MANUAL NO. 65800011

1.4 NG-SPERRY MARINE VMFT ECDIS MS0265-5004027 REV-

ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

1.5 Location/Quantity: Various

1.6 Item Description/Manufacturer's Data (Or Equivalent):

1.6.1 Contractor Furnished Material (CFM)

1.6.1.1 X band radar magnetron(2), each P/N: 91003496

1.6.1.2 S band radar magnetron (1), each P/N: GT9100/2666-3 OR NG5424

1.6.1.3 X band radar drive belt (2) each, P/N: MA00008979

1.6.1.4 X band pedestal seal kit (2) each, P/N: 65830709-1

1.6.1.5 S band pedestal seal kit (1) each P/N: 65830201-2

1.6.1.6 S band pedestal seal kit (1) each P/N: 65830203-2

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None.

NOTES:

1.7 All work listed under the Statement of Work shall be completed on EACH of the following T-AKE Class vessels during the listed Period of Performance except where otherwise noted:

LOCATION

PLANNED

PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE

1.8 Performance Location and Period of Performance dates provided are best known locations and dates at time of submission of these requirements and are subject to change. A Condition Report shall be submitted to the Port Engineer and Contracting Officer requesting modification of the contract due to travel costs.

1.9 Provide an access list of all personnel boarding the ship. The list shall include the following:

· Persons full name

· SSN, or passport #, or naturalization #

· Place of birth

· Date of birth

1.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for proper and timely submital of all access requirements to include, but not limited to, EPIC and base/port access.

1.11 Principal Port Engineer contact information:

Current Port Engineer contacts are:

THIS SHIP CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. OBEY ALL POSTED AND VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SAFETY AND EXCLUSION FROM HIGH VOLTAGE AREAS. AT NO TIME APPROACH, WORK ON, OR ENTER A HIGH VOLTAGE AREA WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION.

1.12 T-AKE CLASS ELECTRICAL COLOR CODING DOES NOT FOLLOW CONSISTENT COLOR SCHEME. THE SHIP IS KNOWN TO HAVE CURRENT CARRYING CONDUCTORS COLORED GREEN, BLUE, BLACK, AND WHITE. ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE ENERGIZED UNTIL TESTED AND PROVEN OTHERWISE. TEST ALL ELECTRICAL CABLES TO ENSURE THEY ARE DE-ENERGIZED PRIOR TO WORKING ON THE ITEM.

1.13 A system infers all installed and related subassemblies of a manufacturer’s combined group. I.e. A radar includes a power supply/UPS, 3 computer NODES, displays, remotes, antenna pedestal, and array. The ECDIS station includes 4 computers or NODES. The radar and ECDIS are networked together for a total of 7 nodes.

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1.14 All work shall be done to the satisfaction of all regulatory bodies, Captain, Chief Engineer, and the Port Engineer.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

1.15 GMDSS and VDR Annuals:

1.15.1 Clean, inspect, and test all equipment listed under section 3 above, along with associated peripheral equipment, i.e. antennas, couplers, connection boxes printers, etc.

1.15.2 Perform GMDSS antenna preservation. Remove the old and install new weatherproofing on the antenna RF feed connections on topside antenna and coupler equipment. This is applicable to all permanently ship mounted antennas associated with the GMDSS suite.

1.15.3 Provide and replace defective bond straps and ferrous hardware (nuts, bolts, washers, etc.).

1.15.4 Inspect and test the emergency backup batteries, charger, and regulator circuit. Test the emergency powered radio station lamp. Replace the lamp.

1.15.5 Test the MF/HF, SAT C and VHF bridge to bridge radio systems with shore station. Document the station called, channel, frequency and verify FWD/REFL power levels. Perform PVT loop test of SAT C terminal.

1.15.6 Perform a test and inspection of the ships Voyage Data Recorder (VDR). Verify all I/O signaling data is present and correct, i.e. gyro, DGPS, video, WMIS, DSL and audio from all mics. Use reference 2.1 as guidance for all test parameters. Inspect and test the system battery. Perform a 24 hour recording test and data capture test.

1.15.7 Verify ship has a current copy of all GMDSS required pubs.

1.15.8 Inspect and verify proper operation of the ships AIS and DGPS systems. Inspection and test to include J-Box interface I/O port connections (both hardwire) and electronic configuration. Verify two way communications between DGPS and all interfaces.

1.15.9 Inspect and test the EPIRB. Submit a report to the MSCREP if the battery requires replacement or the beacon has any mechanical or electrical defects.

1.15.10 Provide an electronic (E-copy) and signed hard copy of all GMDSS and VDR ABS/USCG inspection and test reports to the MSCREP and ABS surveyor.

1.15.11 Provide a new copy of the GMDSS Shore Based Maintenance agreement to the MSCREP and for the ship to post on their system.

1.16 SSAS Test:

1.16.1 Perform an operational test of the SSAS with the designated MSC SRA REP to test the primary and secondary distress buttons and remote monitoring. Contact the MSCREP if needed for coordination with SSAS contract support.

1.17 Radar Maintenance and Inspections:

1.17.1 The contractor shall perform an operational test of the S-Band and two X-Band radar systems prior to performing any maintenance. Submit a written report to the MSCREP to include the test status of each system. The report shall include system make, model, version/part number, software version, serial number, and current status, i.e. indicate all system discrepancies.

1.17.2 Ensure all radars, S and X band, are receiving the proper course information.

1.17.3 Clean and inspect all three ships radars replacing magnetrons, belts and seals in accordance with reference 2.2.

1.17.4 Remove and replace all weatherproofing on all radar exterior cable connectors.

1.17.5 Provide daily briefings to the MSCREP and upon completion of work, submit a detailed written report of all work performed, any work outstanding, and recommendations for follow up to ensure a fully functional communication system.

1.18 GYRO compass #1 and #2 annual checks:

1.18.1 For each Gyro, verify the following:

1.18.1.1 Check initial gyro heading.

1.18.1.2 Check for any variable error.

1.18.1.3 Verify speed and latitude automatic correction inputs are valid.

1.18.1.4 Perform 18 month cyclical maintenance as per manual.

1.18.1.5 Verify illumination functions properly.

1.18.1.6 Select “Gyro 1” and verify all repeaters follow.

1.18.1.7 Select “Gyro 2” and verify all repeaters follow.

1.18.1.8 Check gyrocompass system repeater outputs for correct output.

1.18.1.9 Check all cables for breaks and abrasion. Check all connections for corrosion, continuity, tight connection, etc. Check all equipment for damage such as dents, cracks, corrosion, etc. Make sure binnacle is free in shock mounts. Check for dirt and obstructions; ensure cable from binnacle is free and flexible.

1.18.1.10 Verify synchro outputs from Synchro Distribution Panel.

1.18.1.11 Clean all dust and oil deposits off the Master Compasses and the Electronics Control Unit.

1.18.2 GPS/DGPS:

1.18.2.1 Verify proper operation of all GPS/DGPS onboard to include all related equipment, cables, and connections.

1.18.3 Weather Fax:

1.18.3.1 Verify proper operation of Weather Fax Receiver. Tune to weather broadcast and print legible weather map.

1.18.4 Doppler Speed Log and Echo Sounder:

1.18.4.1 Verify proper operation of Doppler Speed Log and Echo Sounder equipment. Test each system and verify depth indicated is consistent with the local charts. Perform a bite test of DSL and internal speed test. Test transducer using impedance matching load tester. NOTE: Transducers and gate valves to be overhauled only during ROH dry docking.

1.18.5 AIS and SSAS:

1.18.5.1 Verify proper operation of all AIS and SSAS equipment onboard to include all related equipment, cables, and connections.

1.18.6 Steering stand and rudder angle indicator:

1.18.6.1 Verify proper operation of all steering stand and Rudder Angle Indicator equipment onboard to include all related equipment, cables, and connections.

1.18.6.2 Perform steering system groom; including inspection and alignment of all equipment such as helm, feedback units, indicators, etc.

1.18.7 ECDIS:

1.18.7.1 Verify proper operation of the ECDIS system using reference 2.3 as guidance. The test and inspection shall include test of all I/O ports and verification of good signals all interfacing systems, i.e. radar, gyro, DGPS, DSL, Wind Measuring and Indicating System (WMIS). Test/inspect all 4 ECDIS nodes. Annotate system type, model, serial no. and software version.

1.18.8 EPIRB:

1.18.8.1 Inspect and test the EPIRB. Replace battery.

1.19 Inspection/Test:

1.19.1 GMDSS AND VDR:

1.19.1.1 Provide a call out for final inspection and test of the GMDSS and VDR in the presence of the MSC REP. At a minimum tests shall include both TELEX/NBDP and voice calls with each of the GMDSS MF/HF Radios, a PVT of the ONMARSAT C, Navtec Receiver reception and print out, EPIRB transmission, SART reception on RADARS, Emergency Lifeboat VHF Radio Transmission/Reception, and comprehensive Test and print out of the VDR operation and verify all I/O equipment data.

1.19.1.2 Provide copies of the final GMDSS Survey and VDR Annual Performance Test reports to the MSC Electronics Representative, the ships master, and ABS.

1.19.2 RADAR GROOM AND MAINTENANCE:

1.19.2.1 Complete a performance test on each radar system installed upon completion IAW the tech manual.

1.19.2.2 Demonstrate proper operation of the entire system to the MSC ELEX REP, Ships Chief, Engineer, Ships navigator, and PPE upon completion of this work item.

1.19.2.3 Copies of all final reports requiring a contract modification or for additional funds should also be submitted to the MSC contracting officer.

1.19.3 OTHER BRIDGE EQUIPMENT:

1.19.3.1 Demonstrate proper operation of all equipment as required.

1.19.4 Manufacturer's Representative

1.19.5 Provide the services of a qualified technician familiar with the T-AKE ships to perform all tasks outlined in this work item. All technicians must be certified to complete service and certification on the appropriate equipment.

1.19.6 The following are suggested and ABS approved sources to perform this work. Other sources may be accepted if they provide the MSCREP in writing a copy of their GMDSS license, ABS certification and qualifications on NG-Sperry marine proprietary systems.

1.19.7 Emergent Work:

1.19.8 Any repairs identified outside of the scope of the references and /or listed within this Statement of Work shall be submitted to the Port Engineer and Contracting Officer via Condition Report for resolution and direction.

1.19.8.1 In addition, any additional required repairs, outside of the scope of this SOW, identified prior to the start of any of the period of performances identified in Paragraph 5.1, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by the Port Engineer and/or Contractor.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.20 The Contractor shall provide all of his/her own equipment and tools to perform this work. All instruments/tools that require calibration shall have a current calibration label affixed to it.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional 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 Military Sealift Command via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

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.

Provide the Following information with your quote plus any additional information which is applicable to the statement of work. Any items that are not applicable please designate with N/A.

Company Name: _______________________

CAGE Code: ____________________

DUNS Number: ____________________

Tax Identification Number: _____________________

7. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial applies to this acquisition and is amended as follows:

52.212-1 (ADDENDUM) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

A. After receipt of quotes the Government may, with or without notice, negotiate with and, if desired, seek quote revisions from as many or as few quoters as it, in its discretion, deems appropriate.

B. The term “offeror” or “offer” as used in FAR 52.212-1 shall be understood to mean “quoter” and “quote,” respectively. Further, the term “award” shall be understood to describe the Government’s issuance of an order.

C. The following paragraphs in FAR 52.212-1 shall not apply to this RFQ: b, c, f (except f (4)), and l.

D. The Government will consider all quotes that are timely received and may consider late quotes. Failure of a quote to address any items required in the submission package may make a quote unacceptable.

1. The quote shall contain the following:

a. Price quote which identifies the requested item(s), unit price, and extended price.

Also, quotes shall be broken out by but not limited to; labor hours, labor rate, material, other direct cost, travel, per diem, subcontractors, etc. All quoters shall provide a copy of it’s published labor rates.

b. Shipping Price (The Government requests that shipping costs be incorporated into the price of each item rather than a separate line for total shipping costs. The Government will spread the shipping costs across all lines upon award if quoted as a separate line item.)

c. Total Price

d. Prompt Payment Terms

e. Remittance address, Tax identification Number, DUNS number and Cage Code

2. Technical Quotes

a. The services requested must be performed by a qualified Fessmer Service America Technical Representative. All quotes must provide written documentation it’s a qualified Fessmer America Technical Representative and can conform to all the requirements outlined in the statement of work.

8. Basis for the award: Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable quoter, whose quote, conforming to the combined synopsis/solicitation, offers the lowest evaluated price.

9. All quoters must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with its offer.

10. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

Offers/quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall not contain nor be subject to the offeror's/vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions. Any offer/quote submitted in response to this solicitation which includes the offeror's/vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and may be rejected as being non-responsive to the solicitation.

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses contained within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition:

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

12. This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating.

13. Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due 14 August 2017 at 1200 EDT, Norfolk, VA. LATE PROPOSALS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION. Quotes may be only hand delivered, mailed, or e-mailed directly to christopher.c.rolinc@navy.mil ; the sole designated E-mail address and inbox for receipt of E-mail submissions. No other electronic means of submission, used in whole or in combination with E-mail, is permitted. No other method of submission is acceptable.

Access to the MSC office is restricted. Quoters, couriers, and delivery services may encounter unpredictable and lengthy delays or denied access when attempting to enter that facility. Similarly, mailed and emailed quotes may encounter unpredictable and lengthy routing delays. In all cases, quoters are responsible for the risks associated with the chosen delivery method and for ensuring the Government receives the complete quote at the appropriate designated location prior to the due date and time for quote submission.

14. For additional information regarding this solicitation contact James Greene at christopher.c.rolinc@navy.mil (757) 341-6232.

15. The following additional FAR and DFARS clauses are applicable to this acquisition:

The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:

Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2014) An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- “Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Inverted domestic corporation,” as used in this section, means a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), i.e., a corporation that used to be incorporated in the United States, or used to be a partnership in the United States, but now is incorporated in a foreign country, or is a subsidiary whose parent corporation is incorporated in a foreign country, that meets the criteria specified in 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). An inverted domestic corporation as herein defined does not meet the definition of an inverted domestic corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 7874.

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 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.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern --

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127),” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)

(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b) (2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the SAMwebsite.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in 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 paragraphs ____________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (o) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c) (1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c) (2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c) (1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c) (1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c) (8) and (c) (9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c) (5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c) (6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _____________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c) (1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, a women-owned business concern.

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

(10) [Complete only if the solicitation contains the clause at FAR 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, or FAR 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting, and the offeror desires a benefit based on its disadvantaged status.]

(i) General. The offeror represents that either—

(A) It [_] is, [_] is not certified by the Small Business Administration as a small disadvantaged business concern and identified, on the date of this representation, as a certified small disadvantaged business concern in the SAM Dynamic Small Business Search database maintained by the Small Business Administration , and that no material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its certification, and, where the concern is owned by one or more individuals claiming disadvantaged status, the net worth of each individual upon whom the certification is based does not exceed $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); or

(B) It [_] has, [_] has not submitted a completed application to the Small Business Administration or a Private Certifier to be certified as a small disadvantaged business concern in accordance with 13 CFR 124, Subpart B, and a decision on that application is pending, and that no material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its application was submitted.

(ii) Joint Ventures under the Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it is a joint venture that complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 124.1002(f) and that the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for the small disadvantaged business concern that is participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name of the small disadvantaged business concern that is participating in the joint venture: ________________.]

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

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(11)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: __________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246 --

(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [_] has, [_] has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii) It [_] has, [_] has not, filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [_] has developed and has on file, [_] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii) It [_] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

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

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

(1) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those 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 (2) of the definition of “domestic end product.” The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” “foreign end product,” and “United States” are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Supplies.”

(2) Foreign End Products:

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

(g)

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

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (g)(1)(iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The terms “Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product,” “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” “foreign end product,” “Free Trade Agreement country,” “Free Trade Agreement country end product,” “Israeli end product,” and “United States” are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act.”

(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act”:

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

(iii) The offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act.” The offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of “domestic end product.”

Other Foreign End Products:

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

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

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

Canadian End Products:

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

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

Canadian or Israeli End Products:

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

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahrainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act”:

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

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

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(5)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Trade Agreements.”

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

Other End Products

(iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions…