N3220518Q6327.docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N10 - CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Military Sealift Command Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information

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

2. Solicitation number is N3220518Q6327 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular {2005-100, effective 22 AUG 2018}, {DPN-20180824}, and {NMCARS-21 MAY 2018

4. The associated NAICS code is 811310 and the associated PSC code is J020 for this procurement 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 $7.5M

5. The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options: Note: The requirements of completing the ECMRA shall be included and is Not Separately Priced (NSP).

This is an OEM, Life Raft Systems Australia (LSA), service requirement. Quotes will only be accepted from OEM-authorized service technicians and technical representatives. Quotes shall include documentation of proper training and authorization from the OEM asserting their qualification to perform Maintenance and Repair work on the designated equipment. OEM-Qualified Technical Field Service Providers will be required to have the following qualifications:

Quote shall indicate principal place of performance and country of service origin.

SERVICES

Labor, material and travel to complete the SOW. Please breakdown each element of your quote for analysis purposes.

EACH

6.Statement of Work:

1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1 This item describes servicing and re-certification of one (1) complete Marine Evacuation Slide unit to include the link life raft shore based spare and to transport both items from MSC Storage Facility in Charleston, SC to OEM certified representative’s facility and then to USNS City of Bismarck T-EPF-9.

2.0 REFERENCES: None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1 Location/Quantities

3.1.1 1EA Shore Based Spare MES

3.1.2 1EA, 100 Person Life (link) Raft

3.2 Item Description/Manufacturer’s Data:

3.1.1 Life Raft Systems Australia (LSA)

Sunmount Street Derwent Park, Tasmania.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES:

4.1 1EA, NONOPERATIONAL, 17M (T/T-100P SRL B Pack Raft) MES Evacuation Slide Unit

4.2 1EA, NONOPERATIONAL, 100 Person Life (link) Raft

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 Performance Period: 13 – 30 September 2018

5.2 Location of Work: Contractors Facility

5.3 The slide hulls pertaining to M.E.S Units are new replacements and not operationally packed. M.E.S. parts may arrive at contractor’s facility in more than one shipment.

5.4 MSC will arrange shipping to and from servicing facility.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Work shall be approved by U.S.C.G. and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), authorized representative of the manufacturer. All work to be performed to ABS HSNC regulations.

7.0 STATEMENT Of WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Perform annual inspection and service of one (1) MES units O.E.M. specifications and regulatory requirements.

7.1.1 Perform inspection of the received MES unit components.

7.1.2 Perform pressure test on the slide units and on the actuation system.

7.1.3 Transfer and/or replace all parts needed to make the new slide hulls operational.

7.1.4 Pack the Marine Evacuation System parts to include slide hull unit, link raft and cradle into a complete operational ship ready unit and issue a service certificate.

7.2 Perform annual inspection and service of one (1) Link Raft to O.E.M. specifications and regulatory requirements.

7.2.6 Renew Link Raft Hydrostatic Releases four (four) total.

7.2.7 Pack the Link Raft to a complete operational ship ready to install unit and issue a service certificate.

7.3 Inspection/Test

7.3.6 Contractor shall furnish certification stating the tests performed and work performed. Furnish three (3) hard copies and electronic copy (.pdf or .xls format) to MSCREP. Documentation shall include an inventory of each M.E.S unit and Life Raft with equipment expirations.

7.3.7 Install name plates, notices and markings indicating service date completed and next service date.

7.4 Prepare for MSC arranged pick up the M.E.S. unit and Life Raft unit in secured storage boxes.

7.5 Manufacturer Representative

7.5.6 Work specified herein shall be accomplished by a manufacturer’s authorized service representative.

7.5.7 Liferaft Systems Australia Authorized Representative:

Lifeline Inflatable Services Inc.

1590 NW 159th Street Miami Gardens FL 33169 Tel: 305-621-1500 Fax: 305-621-1730

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None

7. The required period of performance date is 13 September 2018 – 30 September 2018, the location of services will occur at the contractors facility.

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

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

a. Any inconsistency between FAR Provision 52.212-1 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 shall be solved by giving precedence to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. The Government will consider all quotes that are timely received and may consider late quotes if an exception applies in accordance with 52.212-1(f). Failure of a quote to address any items required in the submission package may make a quote unacceptable.

e. Paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.212-1, Submission of Quotes, is amended as follows:

In addition to the quote submission requirements stated in FAR provision 52.212-1, quoters shall provide the following, as part of the quote submission package, no later than the required time and date for quote submission:

Responsible sources shall provide the following:

1. Price quote which identifies the requested item(s), labor hours (straight time and over time) and labor rate(s), material list and cost for each and the part number and travel costs (per diem, rental car, hotel, administrative fees, etc.)

2. Total Firm Fixed price

3. Terms of Express Warranty

4. Any Discount Terms

5. Technical Submission Requirements

a. For a Services buy, the quote shall contain all pre-award submission/certification requirements as defined in the statement of work (SOW).

6. Responses to the solicitation are due 12PM local Eastern Daylight Time on 12 September 2018. Quotes may be e-mailed to Michael Rossik: michael.rossik@navy.mil. Please reference the solicitation number on your quote.

Primary Point of Contact: Michael Rossik: michael.rossik@navy.mil 757-443-5873 The Government will consider all quotes that are timely received and may consider late quotes in accordance with 52.212-1. Failure of a quote to address any items listed in the attached submission package may make a quote unacceptable.

9. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items (Oct 2014) applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

Award shall be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

To be considered a technically acceptable solution for a service, the quoted service shall meet the solicitation requirements including terms and conditions stated in the solicitation. The quote shall state that all aspects of the technical requirement, including required delivery date and part numbers, can be met.

The Government will evaluate quoted pricing for reasonableness utilizing techniques described in FAR 13.106-3.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

10. All offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with its offer. The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of the provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of the provision. The clause may be accessed online via the website contained under FAR 52.252-2 of this solicitation.

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference.

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.

12. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Jan 2018) applies to this acquisition. In addition to the clauses mandated within FAR 52.212-5, the following additional FAR clauses contained within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition:

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__x_ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

__x_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_x__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X__ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).

__x_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__x_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__x_ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__x_ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__x_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__x_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__x_ (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_x__ (62) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_X__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

_X__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

_X__ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

http://acquisition.gov/far & http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

http://acquisition.gov/far & http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current (End of clause)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(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.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by 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.acquisition.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 must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s)

COMMERCIAL INVOICE

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable document type(s). Note: If a “Combo” document type is identified but not supportable by the Contractor's business systems, an “Invoice” (stand-alone) and “Receiving Report” (stand- alone) document type may be used instead.)

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

GOVERNMENT

(Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or “Not applicable”.)

(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*

Issue By DoDAAC

Admin DoDAAC

Inspect By DoDAAC

Ship To Code N62387 Ship From Code

Mark For Code

Service Approver (DoDAAC)

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC)

Accept at Other DoDAAC

LPO DoDAAC

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC

Other DoDAAC(s)

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information or “See schedule” if multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, or “Not applicable.”)

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

NOT APPLICABLE

(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.MSCHQ_WAWF@NAVY.MIL

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988. (End of clause)

MSC SPECIFIC WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF) INSTRUCTIONS (AUG 2012)

The information contained in this instruction is supplemental to DFARS 252.232-7006.

The information contained in the table in DFARS 252.232-7006 is for WAWF purposes only. Information included in DFARS 252.232-7006 and this WAWF instruction apply only to WAWF Invoicing and WAWF Receiving Reports. Contradictory information elsewhere in this contract, e.g. Ship to DoDAAC, shall be followed per the terms and conditions of the contract.

When entering the invoice into WAWF, the Contractor shall fill in the DoDAAC fields or DoDAAC extensions exactly as shown in the table in DFARS 252.232-7006. Fields that should not be filled in when entering the invoice into WAWF will be indicated with the direction, "Leave Blank."

In some situations the WAWF system will pre-populate the "Pay DoDAAC," "Admin By DoDAAC" and "Issue By DoDAAC." The Contractor shall verify that those DoDAACs automatically entered by the WAWF system match the information in the table in DFARS 252.232-7006. If these DoDAACs do not match, then the Contractor shall correct the field(s).

If Receiving Reports are required, ensure that the "Inspection" and "Acceptance" defaults of "destination" for both fields are not changed in the WAWF online interface.

The CLINs on the WAWF invoice shall be entered exactly as set forth in the contract document including CLIN number (e.g. 0001), Quantity (may be adjusted for actual quantity or dollar value delivered and invoiced), and Unit Price (e.g. $1.00). The dollar amounts on each CLIN or SubCLIN on the WAWF invoice shall reflect final performance values, but in no instance can the dollar amount for each CLIN or SubCLIN exceed what is specified in the contract document. The Contractor shall bill to the lowest level, e.g., the SubCLIN level. The Quantity and Unit of Measure fields must be filled out exactly as indicated in the CLINs and SubCLINs to reduce the possibility of the invoice being delayed or rejected during processing.

Before closing out of an invoice session in WAWF, but after submitting the document or documents, the Contractor will be given the option to send additional email notifications by clicking on the "Send More Email Notifications" link that appears on the page. The Contractor shall click on this link and add the Technical Point of Contact's (TPOC) or Contracting Officer's Representative's (COR) email address in the first email address block and add any other additional email addresses desired in the following blocks. This additional notification to the Government is important to ensure the acceptor/receiver is aware that the invoice documents have been submitted into the WAWF system.

SHIP & BASE ACCESS

Vendors are responsible for correctly submitting forms/applications. Vendors are encouraged to monitor email using “Request a Read Receipt” function and to confirm receipt of facsimile transmissions.

Due to enhanced security measures, ship and base access is required for pre-award ship visits (e.g. ship-check) and for contract performance. Specifically the following permissions are required:

1. El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) personnel screening requirement

2. Base/Repair Facility Access Request

3. Vehicle Access Request

4. Ship Access List (vendor-provided)

All forms are available for download on the MSC contracts webpage at http://www.msc.navy.mil. Click on “Contracts” in the upper right corner. “EPIC template” is under “Reference” subheading. Click on “Online Library of Common Documents” for all other forms.

EPIC: Required for access to MSC vessels. Complete the MSC/EPIC Force Protection Request Submission Template (Non-Mariner Maintenance Contractor (Rev 8(v4) – 20 September 2017) strictly adhering to format requirements. Screening requests for personnel requiring access will be submitted by their parent company via AMRDEC SAFE,

EPIC personnel screening requests are required to be submitted no less than four (4) working days prior to performance start date. MSC DET EPIC processes requests in the order they are received. (NOTE: Normal work days for personnel involved in the EPIC Screening process are Monday-Friday.) In the event accelerated processing is required, the PM POC should contact the MSC EPIC Program Manager, Pete Lewis (peter.j.lewis@navy.mil) as soon as the requirement is known with justification for the accelerated processing. Subsequently, appropriate direction will be provided to MSC DET EPIC. Vendor will be notified by MSC of personnel who are denied access to the vessel.

Base/Repair Facility Access: Permit is required to access Navy facilities. Base/Repair Facility Access Request is desired seven days prior to ship check or performance start date. Submit forms per the document instruction and to the Port Engineer.

Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) is being implemented for access to DoD facilities in CONUS, HI, Guam and Puerto Rico (replaces RapidGate). Vendor is responsible to acquire DBIDS credentials prior to performance start date. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are contractor responsibility. Vendor instructions and program information is available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html. DBIDS credentials require (in succession) (1) Present a letter or official document from the Government sponsoring organization that provides the purpose for your access, (2) Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license, (3) Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check, (4) Upon completion of the background check, the Visitor Control Center representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, finger prints, base restrictions, and several other assessments, and (5) After all of this is done, the contractor will be provided with the DBDIS credential. For vendors with existing Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) cards, see https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html for instructions to obtain DBIDS credentials. Vendor is responsible to confirm that each employee held DBIDS credentials are active for the specific facility and performance period in accordance with DBIDS.

Additional access permissions may be required in the future.

Vehicle Access: Required for vehicle access to Navy facilities. Follow supplemental instructions on Base Access forms or base-specific vehicle access forms.

Ship Access List* (Vendor-Provided): On company letterhead attachment via email, the vendor is required to provide the ship master (courtesy copy the Port Engineer) with an accurate, current list of performing personnel prior to being admitted aboard the vessel. Under no circumstances will a hand-delivered list be accepted.

WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) - ADDITIONAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

In accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved "DUNNAGE" stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

WAGE DETERMINATION

The following wage determination, in accordance with the Service Contract Labor Standards, as amended, is hereby incorporated by reference into the contract and compliance with the same as mandatory: The Wage Determination will be determined by the contractors facility location and will be included with the award.

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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.

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

15. Quotes may be only e-mailed directly to Virginia.ernest@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.

E-mail quotes shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Quoters are advised that the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g., .zip files) or files in excess of 20 megabytes. To be timely, an E-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission.

E-mailed quotes may encounter unpredictable and lengthy routing delays. In all cases, quoters are responsible for the risks associated with the delivery method and for ensuring the Government received the complete quote at the appropriate designated E-mail address prior to the due date and time for quote.

16. For additional information regarding this solicitation contact Michael Rossik at michael.rossik@navy.mil and/or 757-443-5873