Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_N3220525R2263_Amendment 0001.pdf

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 FAR

Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation number is N3220525R2263 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

a. Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, effective 11/12/2024, located on https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

b. DFARS Publication Notice 20241125, effective 11/25/2024 located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

4. The associated NAICS code is 134994 and the associated PSC/FSC code is 2090 for this procurement: NOTE:

A Class Waiver is not applicable to a procurement unless the NAICS code, PSC/FSC, and NAICS Code Descriptor currently in effect, match the item(s) being procured.

is not being set-aside for small businesses.

is being set-aside for small businesses. The small business size standard is 1000.

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:

SUPPLIES

See attached Statement of Work (SOW) for additional Information

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF

MEASURE

0001 Mooring Line- Five (5) Year Ordering Period 1 Lot

0002 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL’s)

***Not Separately Priced (NSP)***

1 Lot

6. The Government intends on awarding a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite

Quantity (IDIQ) set of contracts with a five (5) year ordering period with Fixed Price (FP) Delivery Orders

(DO).

7. Any ensuing MAC IDIQ Contracts are for a five (5) year ordering period upon award. The anticipated period of performance for the base contract will be 23 May 2025 – 22 May 2030. The period of performance of each

DO will be identified at the DO level and deliverables shall be identified by each individual DO.

8. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep

2023) applies to this acquisition and is fully incorporated by reference. The provision is amended as follows:

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS OF QUOTERS:

The Government intends to solicit and award as a small business set aside utilizing commercial procedures under

FAR subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

1.) Responses to the solicitation are due 09 May 2025 no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

(EST) Norfolk, Virginia. Only electronic submissions shall be accepted. Quotes shall be e-mailed to

Samantha Frederick at samantha.t.frederick.civ@us.navy.mil and Alvinia Jenkins at alvinia.r.jenkins.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an e-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inboxes by the due date and time for quote submission. Quotes received after the due date and time will be deemed late. The contracting officer, may, in their sole discretion, consider late quotes for award if considering the late quote is in the best interest of the Government. Submissions shall not contain any classified material. It is the sole-responsibility of the quoter to ensure that the files submitted are virus free and can be opened and read by the Government. Quotes shall remain valid for at least 60 days after issuance.

2.) Quoter(s) should address all questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist, Samantha Frederick at samantha.t.frederick.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Alvinia Jenkins at alvinia.r.jenkins.civ@us.navy.mil. All questions shall be received no later than five (5) calendar days after issuance of the solicitation. Quoters are cautioned that any questions received after this deadline may not receive a response.

3.) Submission of Quotation: in addition to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters - Commercial Products and

Commercial Services, the following information is provided:

A. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the quoter’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFQ and concurrence with the contract type. In order to be eligible for award, Quoters are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, evaluation factor requirements, and be deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quoter being ineligible for award. If the quoter finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the quoter shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Quoters are cautioned that taking an exception may render the quote ineligible for award.

It is recommended that the quoter contact the Contracting Officer immediately prior to solicitation closing, upon identifying an area that may result in an exception.

B. Quote Format in Section C below prescribes the format for the quote and describes the approach for the development and presentation of quote data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of information needed to allow for evaluation of quotes. If a quoter believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the quoter shall immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with the supporting rationale. The quoter is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quotes, as received, without discussion. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the website at https://www.sam.gov. Potential quoters are encouraged to subscribe for real-time email notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

C. Quote Format: Quotes shall consist of two (2) separate volumes: General (Volume I) and Technical

(Volume II). Each volume’s content is outlined below.

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Table 1 – Quote Format

Volume Title

I General

II Technical Capability

a. General (Volume I) –

i. Quoter shall provide an executive summary that introduces the Contractor’s team and quote submission. In addition, Quoter shall provide a statement of persons authorized to negotiate and sign on the quoter’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

ii. Quoter shall provide any exceptions, deviations, and/or any assumptions used in the quote preparation. Note that an exception to any requirement may render a quote unacceptable.

iii. Quoter shall provide completed N3220525R2263 Provisions and Clauses Attachment

b. Technical (Volume II) - The technical volume contains two (2) factors and will be the basis for assessing the quoter’s ability to understand the scope of work as described in the solicitation. FAR

Provision 52.212-2 of the solicitation outlines the evaluation criteria for evaluating the technical submission. The technical volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the quoter’s submission. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the quoter intends to meet the requirements. Statements that the quoter understands, can, or will comply with the requirements;

statements paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof; and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Quoters shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of its facilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the quoter’s submission. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

The Offeror’s technical proposal shall conform fully to the minimum technical requirements of the solicitation and address the following technical subfactors with no pricing information:

Technical Capability

Factor 1 – Product

Factor 2 – Delivery Location

Offerors shall structure the technical information of their proposals in the same format set forth below. The technical capability must demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to comply with all technical requirements covered in the solicitation.

Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation will be based on the information provided in the technical volume. The Government will not make assumptions regarding the information contained therein; only information contained in the proposals will be evaluated. Therefore, offerors must conclusively demonstrate in their proposals how the Government’s stated requirements are met.

Factor 1– Product

The Offeror shall provide an example list of product data/technical specifications for all representative products identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) Section 3.0, to include manufacturer name/brand and relevant product specifications: material, composition, breaking strength. Examples should only include commercial, U. S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, and/or Military Sealift Command ship applications.

Factor 2– Delivery Location

The Offeror shall provide a written narrative demonstrating a plan for how they will deliver to the locations identified in SOW section 2.0. Additionally, offerors shall demonstrate a plan for obtaining government base access.

Failure to conform to any of the requirements of the solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

[END of FAR provision 52.212-1 Addendum]

9. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition, and its tailored text appears below:

52.212-2 (ADDENDUM) EVALUATION- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Any inconsistency between FAR Provision 52.212-2 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 shall be solved by giving precedence to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-2.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1.) Basis for Award. The Government will award contracts to the technically acceptable Quoter(s), with acceptable past performance (if applicable, see 52.212-1 Addendum, Volume III, item iii). The

Government reserves the right to award to fewer than five (5) Quoters. In accordance with FAR

13.106-1(a)(2)(iv)(A), price may be, and is for this solicitation, excluded as an evaluation factor.

Accordingly, the Government intends to make award to all qualifying quoters. Price will be one (1) of the factors in the selection decision for each task or delivery order under the ensuing multiple-award contract (MAC), in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1)(ii)(E).

2.) The Government will determine award by evaluating the following evaluation factors:

Factor 1 – Product

Factor 2 – Delivery Location

3.) The Government will review the information required by the RFQ to determine whether the Quoter has met the minimum submission requirements. To meet the requirement of DFARS 213.106-2(b)(i)

The contracting officer shall consider price risk and supplier risk, if available in SPRS, as a part of the award decision in accordance with DFARS 204.7603.

4.) The Government intends to award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

5.) An overall rating will be assigned to each of the factors as a result of the source selection evaluation. All factors will be rated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. If any factor or subfactor that is deemed unacceptable, the entire quote will be deemed unacceptable. Award will not be made to any Quoter whose quote is deemed technically unacceptable.

A. Technical Capability:

Quotes will be evaluated to determine if the Quoter meets all of the minimum requirements detailed in the solicitation. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The technical capability consists of two (2) factors as listed below. In order to receive an Acceptable rating on Factor 1, a Quote must receive an Acceptable rating on all of the

Technical Factors (Factors 1 and 2) below; receiving an Unacceptable rating on any factor will render a Quote

Unacceptable for Technical Capability.

Technical Factors:

Factor: 1 Product: Product under Factor 1 will be evaluated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis. To be considered technically acceptable, the proposal shall provide all the required Product Data/Technical Sheets with their lead times outlined in 52.212-1 Technical Factor 1 that meet the minimum characteristics provide in the applicable SOW paragraph.

Factor 2: Delivery Location: Delivery Location under Factor 2 will be evaluated on an “acceptable” or

“unacceptable” basis. To be considered technically acceptable, the proposal shall provide all the required statements outlined in 52.212-1 Technical Factor 2 that meet SOW requirements.

The technical quote (Technical Factors 1 and 2) will be determined acceptable or unacceptable as follows:

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Quote meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the requirements of the solicitation

[END of FAR provision 52.212-2 Addendum]

(a) The Government may issue one or more ID/IQ contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation meets technical acceptability standards. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

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

A Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process shall be used to evaluate each task or delivery order under the ensuing multiple-award contract (MAC), which offer provides the best value to the

Government in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1)(ii)(E). The Government will also evaluate quoted pricing for reasonableness for each technically acceptable task or delivery order under the ensuing multiple-award contract

(MAC) utilizing techniques described in FAR 13.106-3. Thus, an award shall be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

To be considered a technically acceptable solution for a parts procurement, the quoted parts shall meet the solicitation requirements including required parts, delivery dates, and terms and conditions stated in the solicitation.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision)

10. Provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Complete and return with quote if required

52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(DEVIATION 2025-O0003/ DEVIATION 2025-O0004) (MAR 2025) –SEE BELOW ON PAGE 23 OF THE

ATTACHMENT.

11. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and is fully incorporated herein.

Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall not contain nor be subject to the vendor’s standard commercial terms and conditions. Any quote submitted in response to this solicitation, which includes the 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. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders –

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2025-O0003/ DEVIATION 2025-O0004) (MAR

2025) applies to this acquisition along with the following FAR Clauses cited in the clause are applicable.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2025-O0003/ DEVIATION 2025-O0004) (MAR 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of

Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

___ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of

DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community--see FAR 3.900(a).

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31

U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (6) [Reserved] https://www.acquisition.gov/far/12.301#FAR_12_301

___ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

___ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition

Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

___ (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

___ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

X (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

____ (14) [Reserved]

____ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (17) [Reserved]

X (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

X (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219-9.

X (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

X (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

X (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

____ (33) [Reserved]

____ (34) [Reserved]

X (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

X (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

X (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

X (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR

22.1803.)

____ (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.

6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C.

7671, et seq.).

____ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

X (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42

U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

X (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

____ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

____ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

____ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

____ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

____ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513).

____ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

____ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10

U.S.C. 3805).

____ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

3805).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered

Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

____ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

____ (65) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.

2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option

Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and

41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or

Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements

(MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

_____ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

_____ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

_____ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025)

(49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor

Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) [Reserved]

(x) [Reserved]

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) X (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_____ (B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements

(MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E. O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered

Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

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

14. Quotes shall be e-mailed directly to Samantha Frederick at samantha.t.frederick.civ@us.navy.mil and Alvinia

Jenkins at alvinia.r.jenkins.civ@us.navy.mil.the sole designated E-mail addresses and inboxes for receipt of E-mail submissions. E-mail quotes shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. To be timely, a quote must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission. No other method of submission is acceptable.

15. For additional information regarding this solicitation contact Samantha Frederick at samantha.t.frederick.civ@us.navy.mil and Alvinia Jenkins at alvinia.r.jenkins.civ@us.navy.mil.

SOW/Evaluation Criteria/Provisions & Clauses Attachment

STATEMENT OF WORK

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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Military Sealift Command (MSC) operates a fleet of diverse ships worldwide in support of the United States

Armed Forces. In order for MSC to fulfill its mission, it is imperative that these ships be maintained in a high state of material and operational readiness in all areas. One area is maintaining commercial contracts in order to provide mooring and towing lines, wire rope, and slings for MSC assets worldwide. MSC must procure mooring lines that maintain compliance with all federal and maritime regulations and standards as set forth in the references specified herein.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide mooring and towing lines, wire rope, slings, pendants and fittings in accordance with the specifications set forth herein. The contractor shall commence processing the order within thirty-six

(36) business hours after receipt of a Delivery Order (DO), and delivery receipt to Zones A, B and C shall be no later than 60 days unless otherwise specified in the DO.

2.1. Geographical Zones

Zone A – Warehouse Facility located in Norfolk, VA

Zone B – Warehouse Facility located in San Diego, CA

Zone C – All other locations within proximity to the afloat asset, to include worldwide locations

3. WORK SPECIFICATIONS

3.1. All products ordered under this contract shall be done in accordance with best military and commercial standards and practices. The contractor shall comply with all applicable U.S. Military, International

(SOLAS, IMO, etc.), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard regulations and stay abreast of any changes.

3.2. All Mooring and Towing lines shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in Naval Ships’

Technical Manual, Chapter 582, entitled “Mooring and Towing”, NAVSEA S9086-TW-STM-010/CH-

582 (hereinafter referred to as NSTM-582).

3.3. All Wire and Fiber Rope shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in Naval Ships’ Technical

Manual, Chapter 613, entitled “Wire and Fiber Rope and Rigging”, NAVSEA S9086-UU-STM-010/CH-

613 (hereinafter referred to as NSTM-613).

3.4. All Double-Braided Nylon Fiber Rope shall be in accordance with all the requirements called out in

Cordage Institute Standard CI 1310, unless otherwise specified in the DO.

3.5. All Double-Braided Polyester Fiber Rope shall be in accordance with all the requirements called out in

Cordage Institute Standard CI 1311, unless otherwise specified in the DO.

3.6. All 4-Strand High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) Fiber Rope shall be in accordance with all the requirements called out in Cordage Institute Standard CI 1904, unless otherwise specified in the DO.

3.7. All 12-Strand High-Tenacity Polyester Fiber Rope shall be in accordance with all the requirements called out in Cordage Institute Standard CI 1305, unless otherwise specified in the DO.

3.8. All 12-Strand High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) Fiber Rope shall be in accordance with all the requirements called out in Cordage Institute Standard CI 1906, unless otherwise specified in the DO.

3.9. All Wire Rope and Strand shall be in accordance with all the requirements called out in RR-W-410H, unless otherwise specified in the DO.

3.10. All Slings shall be in accordance with all the requirements called out in ASME B30.9, unless otherwise specified in the DO.

3.11. The contractor shall be capable of providing product, when specified in the DO, which satisfies the requirements listed in ABS rules and/or guidance notes. For example, the DO may add the ABS requirements for applications of fiber rope for offshore moorings.

3.12. All specifications and requirements referenced in this section shall be adhered to in its entirety unless explicitly written in the solicitation and/or DO.

3.13. All other mooring and towing lines, wire rope, slings, pendants and fittings ordered under this contract not specifically addressed in this section shall be provided with all the applicable salient characteristics in the DO.

3.14. Certificates of compliance (CDRL A001) shall be provided for each order. Paper copies shall be provided with each order and electronic and/or paper copies shall be provided to the designated MSC

Representative (MSC REP). When specified in the DO, Certified Test Reports (CDRL A002) shall be provided in addition to the Certificates of Compliance.

3.15. Manufacturer instructions for inspection, maintenance, and replacement shall be provided for each order.

Paper copies shall be provided with each order and electronic and/or paper copies shall be provided to the designated MSC Representative (MSC REP). Manufacturer’s criteria for condemning worn-out mooring lines must be based on the removal prior to line failure in accordance with IMO MSC.1 CIRC.1620 par.

4.3.1.

3.16. All mooring lines and tails shall be delivered with means to be permanently marked so that positive identification of each line and the corresponding certificate and service history can be tracked, in accordance with IMO MSC.1 CIRC.1620. All lines, wires, and tails shall be delivered with corresponding line manufacturing and testing certificates.

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1. SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS (CDRL A001)

The contractor shall provide Certificates of Compliance for each DO. Paper and/or electronic copies shall be provided to the designated MSC Representative (MSC REP).

4.2. CERTIFIED TEST REPORTS (CDRL A002)

The contractor shall provide Certified Test Reports (when specified) for each DO. Paper and/or electronic copies shall be provided to the designated MSC Representative (MSC REP).

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. DELIVERY ORDER PROCESS

A Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process shall be used to evaluate each task or delivery order under the ensuing multiple-award contract (MAC), which offer provides the best value to the Government in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1)(ii)(E). The Government will also evaluate quoted pricing for reasonableness for each technically acceptable task or delivery order under the ensuing multiple-award contract (MAC) utilizing techniques described in FAR 13.106-3.

The contractor shall prepare a procurement package; to include, but not limited to, a complete and detailed cost estimate and supporting documentation for requested work under each DO for migration into

MSC’s procurement management system. The prepared procurement package shall be submitted to MSC for review and approval.

Once the procurement package has been reviewed, the Contracting Officer will issue a DO.

5.2. ORDER SHIPMENT

The delivery destination, in most cases, will be to a warehouse in Zones A and B. Occasionally, product requested will require shipment to a port of call within closest proximity to the MSC afloat asset (Zone

C).

MSC may elect to provide for the shipping from the Contractor’s facility to Zones A, B and C. If shipping is provided by MSC, this will be identified in the DO.

Each deliverable shipped shall be clearly marked on all packaging and/or shipping containers in accordance with MIL- STD-129R, “Military Marking for Shipment and Storage”.

All Wire Rope and Strand shall be marked for shipping in accordance with all the requirements called out in RR-W- 410H section 5.3.1.

5.3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

Each invoice shall contain the appropriate ACRNS, CLINS, and SLINs for work provided under an individual contract DO. Upon completion of a DO and invoicing, the contractor shall submit a letter to

MSC certifying completion to initiate the de-obligation of funds from the contract.

5.4. PRIORITY OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor agrees to give priority to the performance of any delivery order under this contract over any commercial work of the contractor. Such priority shall include provisions and utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment necessary for timely and effective performance of the delivery order. The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agencies, instrumentalities, personnel, and property against all claims arising out of any delay, disruption, suspension, or cancellation of contractor's performance of commercial work for a third party by reason of this clause.

ATTACHMENT 1: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance Objective

Performance

Standard

Performance

Threshold

Method of Surveillance

Actions To Be Taken If

Requirement Not Met

The contractor shall provide all products in compliance with standards referenced in SOW

Para 4.1.

The contractor provided

Certificates of

Compliance.

Certificates of

Compliance shall be accurately provided 95% of the time.

Random Sampling of 10% of Delivery Orders per year for each contractor by

COR. Customer Feedback received by COR.

CPAR ratings reflecting good or poor performance could affect decisions to exercise options or to make future contract awards.

The contractor shall complete

Certified Test Reports (if required per Delivery Order)

IAW SOW Para 4.2.

The contractor provided

Certified Test

Reports.

If required by the Delivery

Order, Certified

Test Reports shall by accurately provided 95% of the time.

Random Sampling of 10% of Delivery Orders per year for each contractor by

COR.

Customer Feedback received by COR.

CPAR ratings reflecting good or poor performance could affect decisions to exercise options or to make future contract awards.

The contractor shall ensure all products are delivered within the specified timeframe per

Delivery Order requirements

IAW SOW Para 2.

Receipt of deliverables by the Required

Delivery Date as recorded by the receiver.

The contractor deliverables show on time confirmation of receipt by ship

95% of the time.

Random Sampling of 10% of Delivery Orders per year for each contractor by

COR.

Customer Feedback received by COR.

CPAR ratings reflecting good or poor performance could affect decisions to exercise options or to make future contract awards.

CTIP Compliance Compliance with CTIP

Validate that the contractor:

1. Conducted training or kept records with employee signatures understanding of U.S. Zero

Tolerance policy. 2. Has a documented list of what the contractor cites as appropriate actions to violations 3.

Documented the number of violations to date (if any) 4.

Documented actions taken.

Standard is met

100% of the time

REMEDY if not met: The contractor’s failure to comply with this FAR clause may result in: 1.

Requiring the contractor to remove an employee from the performance of this contract. 2.

Requiring the contractor to terminate a subcontract. 3.

Suspension of contract payments. 4.

Loss of award fee. 5.

Termination of contract for default or cause. 6.

Conduct periodic inspection IAW COR surveillance schedule. 1.

Review meeting/training/signature records as proof of contractor to employee notification. 2. Validate actions taken by the contractor are documented and if employees are found to be in violation-matches those in FAR 55.222-

50(e)(1). 3. Review violations and document contractor actions.

In accordance with PGI 222.17 and

FAR 52.222-50, the KO will be notified immediately of any information from any source that alleges a contractor employee, subcontractor and/or subcontractor employee has engaged in conduct that violates the United States

Government “zero” tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons.

Suspension or debarment.

WHISTLEBLOWER

The COR shall verify that the contractor has met and complied with contractual whistleblower requirements. The oversight of the requirement in this contract surveillance plan for whistleblower includes the following:

• Mandatory Oversight Requirements:

1. Provide confirmation to the Contracting Officer that the contractor informed employees of whistleblower rights, include the POC, date, and time of communication in the COR documents housed in PIEE – SPM

2. Ensure contractor is complying and has implemented the whistleblower clause

3. Communicate and document any abuse of authority which means an arbitrary and capricious exercise of authority that is inconsistent with the mission of DoD or the successful performance of a DoD contract (see DFARS 203.901)

4. Communicate any complaints of reprisal to the Contracting Officer

5. Confirm whistleblower / hotline posters are visible at the contractor’s site

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

Attachment A Rate Sheet

Exhibit A Contract Data Requirements List

CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM

As referred to in FAR 52.216-19 Paragraph (a) of the “Indefinite Quantity” clause of this contract, the contract minimum and maximum quantities are as follows:

(a) MINIMUM: The Government will issue task or delivery order to…