N3904025Q2921 Combined Synopsis.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE:

Requirement Title: Cleaning and Sanitization of Sanitary Tanks

Solicitation Number: N3904025Q2921

Response Deadline: 03/14/2025 @1100 EST

POC: David Agea; 207-994-0614

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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 Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on SAM.gov.

2. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-03 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-0117. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html.

3. This solicitation is being issues as a(n): Request For Quotation (RFQ)

4. This acquisition is for: Total Small Business Set-Aside

5. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS): 562998 “All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services”

6. The size standard is: 16.5 (Millions of Dollars)

REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requests responses from sources capable of providing the following: Cleaning and Sanitization of Sanitary Tanks No. 1, No. 2 and No.3

Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 (for the duration of approximately three (3) months) o Option Required Delivery Date: 12/31/2025

Place of Performance: NLON, Groton, CT

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Offers shall be emailed. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

All quotes shall include:

A fully completed Request for Quote (RFQ).

Appropriate Technical Specification

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

N3904025Q2921

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

PLEASE PROVIDE DELIVERED PRICES, AVAILABILITY, AND PRICE SOURCE WITH QUOTE

REFERENCE # N3904025Q2921 DUE DATE: 03/12/2025 11:00 AM ET

From: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Your company info:

david.a.agea.civ@us.af.mil Name:

Contracting, Code 410 POC:

Kittery, ME 03904 (P) PHONE: 207-708-6486 Email:

Cage Code:

BUSINESS SIZE (circle one): SMALL LARGE PAYMENT TERMS ______%______DAYS

MOBILIZATION TIME: _________ARO PRICES DERIVED FROM (CHECK ONE)

F.O.B. DESTINATION, Y____N____ ___COMMERCIAL PRICE LIST DATED

IF NO, SHIPPING COST__________. ___INTERNAL PRICE LIST DATED

___OTHER ( PLEASE EXPLAIN )

Please indicate your preferred payment method by checking one of the options below. Payment options available are WAWF and GCPC: Government Commercial Purchase Card (up to $100,000). Please ensure that you register for WAWF (www.wawftraining.com) GCPC_____ WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) _____

*Please note that purchase card orders are not paid up front. Once material is received, a Government cardholder may be contacted for purchase card information.

_X__ If checked, to be awarded on an “All or None” basis, and CPARS evaluation procedures apply.

YOUR SIGNATURE___________________________________DATE________________________

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY Unit Price Total

0001 Cleaning and Sanitization of Sanitary Tank #1

**In Accordance with the Statement of Work**

1 Job

0002 Cleaning and Sanitization of Sanitary Tank #2

**In Accordance with the Statement of Work**

1 Job

1001 Option:

Cleaning and Sanitization of

Sanitary Tank #3 **In Accordance with the

Statement of Work**

1 Job

Total:

Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 (for the duration of approximately three (3) months) o Option Required Delivery Date: 12/31/2025 Place of Performance: NLON, Groton, CT

For evaluation purposes, please provide any applicable procedures and technical information. If no information is provided, your quotation may be determined to be unresponsive.

Award may be made on the basis of adherence to the schedule and/or soonest mobilization.

Please provide published commercial labor rates and breakdown of total prices, if applicable, for Price Justification purposes.

See Below for Detailed Statement of Work and Applicable Clauses.

ALL OFFERS SHALL INCLUDE THIS FORM FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY (HIGHLIGHTED YELLOW

FIELDS ARE REQUIRED).

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Introduction

1.1. Location - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) requires the cleaning and sanitization of sanitary tanks aboard a US Submarine while in dry dock at New London, CT.

1.2. Requirement - PNS requires the cleaning and sanitization of Sanitary Tank no. 1 and Sanitary Tank no. 2 in accordance with the specifications contained herein. Cleaning and sanitization of Sanitary Tank no. 3 would be at option of the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing utilities and services required for tank cleaning to include but not limited to:

1.2.1. All equipment, including lines and hoses, required in the cleaning of the Sanitary Tanks shall be provided by the Contractor. The Government will not be responsible for providing any of this equipment.

1.2.2. The Government will provide fresh water and connections for compressed air and electrical power, and rigging services/equipment.

1.3. Capacity and Description of Sanitary Tanks:

Tank Capacity Description

Sanitary Tank No. 1

1,850 gallons Storage tank for human waste

Sanitary Tank No. 2 2,350 gallons Storage tank for kitchen waste and wastewater from the ship’s laundry.

Sanitary Tank No. 2 is a tank containing large amounts of solidified grease.

Sanitary Tank No. 3

800 gallons Storage tank for human waste and some kitchen waste.

Sanitary Tank No. 3 might contain some solidified grease/grease film.

2. Contractor Responsibilities

2.1. Base and Boat Access:

2.1.1. Contractor must be U.S.-owned and be able to provide proof via a DD Form 2345 or other such acceptable documentation prior to contract award. All personnel performing work on this contract must be U.S. citizens and must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship prior to being granted escorted access to the worksite.

2.1.2. ALL Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) with cameras are prohibited from New London, including, but not limited to: cell phones with cameras, lap top computers with cameras and tablet computers with cameras.

2.1.3. No PEDs of any kind, including cell phones without cameras, are allowed on submarines.

2.1.4. The Contractor shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) before being allowed to work on the submarine.

2.1.5. Contractors shall have Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials for access to New London.

2.2. Tank Access / Info:

2.2.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for confined space atmospheric testing (gas free certification) for their personnel, prior to entry to the sanitary tank for cleaning and during cleaning in accordance with Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1915, SUBPART B.

2.2.1.1. Confined Space atmospheric testing performed by PNS or other Navy Gas Free Engineering personnel, and the resultant certifications created by those, are valid only for Government personnel, not Contractors.

2.2.2. Contractor shall access each of the Sanitary Tanks through an oval manhole cover (15” X 18” in size).

2.2.3. There are two flexible piping connections at the top of Sanitary Tank No. 1 (PL-38 and PL-58).

2.2.3.1. If contractor needs these disconnected/opened, contractor shall provide 14 days minimum notice to PNS Project Management Team prior to the start on tank cleaning.

2.2.3.2. PNS will be responsible for opening the piping connections in accordance with Paragraph 3.1.3.

2.3. Cleaning Process and Cleanliness Requirements:

2.3.1. The process used to clean the Sanitary Tanks shall be determined by the Contractor and submitted for approval as part of proposal, to best accomplish the task in a safe and timely manner.

2.3.2. Underlying paint and tank structure, including hangers, piping, hinges, tank level indicator (TLI) shall not be damaged. At a minimum the Sanitary Tanks shall be cleaned as outlined below:

2.3.2.1. Clean all tanks to be free of all wastes and all loose material. All piping, hangers, backside of access cover (including hinges) and tank level indicator (TLI) coil shall be free of all wastes and all loose material.

2.3.2.2. Use only pressure washing and hand tools to clean the sanitary tanks. Power tools (needle guns, etc.) are not permitted.

2.3.3. Clean all tanks to Society for Protective Coatings Surface Preparation Standard No. 1 (SSPC- SP 1). Clean using non-petroleum based Solvents/Cleaners to achieve the cleanliness level of

SSPC-SP 1.

2.3.3.1. In Sanitary Tank No. 1: Calcium type buildup should be expected throughout the tank. Remove all debris from the bottom of the tank.

2.3.3.2. In Sanitary Tank No. 2: It should be expected that 100 to 400 square feet of loose and flaking epoxy paint on the tank's steel structure requires removal to the steel substrate.

2.3.3.2.1. Light scraping with putty knives, steel bristle brushes and/or similar tools shall be accomplished, as required, to ensure removal of all grease and grease film on the interior surfaces as well as underlying grease behind loose and flaking paint.

2.3.3.2.2. Loose, flaking and blistering paint is sufficient cause to suspect underlying grease and shall be removed as part of the cleaning process.

2.3.3.2.3. In addition to power washing, hand wiping with rags and degreasing agents shall be required to achieve the desired level of cleanliness in Sanitary Tank No. 2.

2.3.3.3. Sanitary Tank No. 3: Light scraping with putty knives, steel bristle brushes and/or similar tools shall be accomplished, as required, to ensure removal of all grease and grease film on the interior surfaces as well as underlying grease behind loose and flaking paint.

2.3.3.3.1. Loose, flaking and blistering paint is sufficient cause to suspect underlying grease and shall be removed as part of the cleaning process.

2.3.3.3.2. In addition to power washing, hand wiping with rags and degreasing agents shall be required to achieve the desired level of cleanliness in Sanitary Tank No. 3.

2.4. Sanitization / Disinfection of the Tanks:

2.4.1. Notify PNS Project Management Team and Code 133 Inspector 24 hours prior to the addition of the disinfecting/sanitizing solution to each Sanitary Tank. Provide follow-up confirmation to Code 133 Inspector at the start of the shift of the day of the inspection request.

2.4.1.1. Code 133 Inspector will observe addition of the sanitizing/disinfecting solution to each Sanitary Tank.

2.4.2. Cleaning process shall be completed in accordance with the below steps:

2.4.2.1. Each Tank shall be pumped to low suction and then filled 1/2 full with fresh (potable) water prior to being sanitized/disinfected.

2.4.2.2. The sanitizing/disinfecting solution shall be added to a tank only after the tank is filled 1/2 full of fresh (potable) water.

2.4.2.3. Required Amounts of Sanitizing / Disinfecting Solution:

2.4.2.3.1. Sanitary Tank no. 1: A minimum of 14 gallons 3 qt of 5% liquid sodium hypochlorite or 7 gallons 2 qt of 10% liquid sodium hypochlorite shall be used.

2.4.2.3.2. Sanitary Tank no. 2: A minimum of 18 gallons 3 qt of 5% liquid sodium hypochlorite or 9 gallons 2 qt of 10% liquid sodium hypochlorite shall be used.

2.4.2.3.3. Sanitary Tank no. 3: A minimum of 6 gallons 2 qt of 5% liquid sodium hypochlorite or 3 gallons 1 qt of 10% liquid sodium hypochlorite shall be used.

2.4.2.4. After adding the sanitizing/disinfecting solution to a tank, the tank shall be filled with fresh (potable) water to full capacity and allowed to sit for a minimum of four ( 4 ) hours.

2.4.2.5. Ensure that the sanitizing/disinfecting solution is evenly mixed into all the water in a tank so that all surfaces are sanitized/disinfected for the entire hold period of four ( 4 ) hours.

2.4.2.6. Following pump down, the tank shall be either filled with fresh (potable) water and allowed to sit for a minimum of one (1) hour or washed down with a low- pressure wash to remove remaining sanitizing/disinfecting solution.

2.4.3. Restrictions on use of alternative sanitizing/disinfecting processes. No alternative sanitizing / disinfecting process may be used without written approval by PNS. Any alternative sanitizing / disinfecting process must be submitted to Portsmouth for review by PNS Contracts and Engineering.

2.5. Bacteriological Testing:

2.5.1. After sanitization/disinfection and low-pressure wash down, Contractor is to have samples taken of the washwater runoff in each tank for bacteriological testing.

2.5.1.1. The samples shall be taken from washwater runoff at or near the bottom of each tank so that the sample(s) for each tank contains washwater from all parts of the tank.

2.5.2. Notify PNS Project Management Team and Code 133 Inspector 24 hours prior to taking samples for bacteriological testing for each tank. Provide follow-up confirmation to Code 133 Inspector at the start of the shift of the day of the sample extraction.

2.5.2.1. The Code 133 Inspector will observe the taking of samples for bacteriological testing for each tank.

2.5.3. Contractor is to submit the samples to an independent testing laboratory for bacteriological testing to certify that sanitization/disinfection of each Sanitary Tank has been satisfactorily accomplished and is safe for personnel. The results of bacteriological testing for each tank shall be reported.

2.5.3.1. Do not test for Total Coliform. Test for the presence of E.COLI or ENTEROCOCCI. Limits for CFU :

2.5.3.1.1. Level of E.COLI must be less than 235 CFU / 100 mL

2.5.3.1.2. Level of ENTEROCOCCI must be less than 61 CFU / 100 mL.

2.5.4. Certified copies of the bacteriological test results shall be provided to the PNS Project Management Team, the C420 surveillance POC, the PNS Code 133 Inspector prior to inspection of each Sanitary Tank cleanliness by the PNS Code 133 Inspector.

2.6. Inspection:

2.6.1. Acceptance or re-work/re-cleaning of a Sanitary Tank will be based on inspection by PNS C133 or, if assigned, C250 Inspector.

2.6.2. Contractor shall be present at the Sanitary Tank during the PNS Code 133 inspection of the tank.

2.6.3. Rework/re-cleaning of a Sanitary Tank, to meet minimum acceptable standards, shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

2.6.4. PNS C133 Inspectors shall not be requested until the Contractor has all cleaning work complete for a Sanitary Tank.

2.6.4.1. Contractor may request one inspection per tank per day. Notify the PNS Project Management Team when each tank is ready for inspection.

2.6.5. If a tank fails Code 133 inspection more than once, a penalty of 5% of total CLIN value will be charged to the vendor per failure.

2.7. Removal of Anodes:

2.7.1. If anodes are present in a Sanitary Tank, the Contractor shall be required to remove the anodes prior to final cleaning.

2.7.1.1. The anodes are approximately 3” W x 12” L x 1-1/4” thick and weigh approximately 12 pounds.

2.7.1.2. The anodes are bolted in place by 1/2” nuts and washers.

2.7.1.3. Anodes removed to facilitate work shall be turned over to PNS project personnel for proper handling, storage and disposal if necessary.

2.7.2. Sanitary Tank No. 1: If anodes are installed in Sanitary Tank No. 1 there will be approximately 10 anodes.

2.7.3. Sanitary Tank No. 2: If anodes are installed in Sanitary Tank No. 2 there will be approximately 19 anodes.

2.7.4. Sanitary Tank No. 3: If anodes are installed in Sanitary Tank No. 3 there will be approximately 3 anodes.

2.8. Environmental/Safety Requirements:

2.8.1. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining their own Marine Chemist to test sanitary tank atmospheres and to provide Marine Chemist certification for the cleaning operations.

2.8.1.1. Certification provided by Contractor's Marine Chemists for Contractor personnel only.

The certification shall be posted outside each tank.

2.8.1.2. Contractor personnel shall not enter any sanitary tank unless it has been posted with a valid Marine Chemist’s Certificate by Contractor’s Marine chemist that indicates that the tank has been tested and found to be safe for entry in accordance with 29 CFR 1915, Subpart B.

2.8.2. Ventilation is required during all phases of the cleaning process for each sanitary tank.

Ventilation shall be as specified on the Contractor’s confined space certificate by the Contractor's Marine chemist. Ventilation shall also be in accordance with the requirements listed below.

2.8.2.1. Ventilation shall be sufficient to capture any and all gases and vapors discharging from the Sanitary Tank.

2.8.2.2. All ventilation must exhaust outside the ship in a manner, which shall preclude re-circulation of gases or vapors and potential exposure to any shipyard or shipboard personnel.

2.8.3. The Contractor is responsible for specifying, and assuring that its personnel wear, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering and working in sanitary tanks. Such PPE shall minimally include respiratory protection, impermeable gloves, boots, and body protection, as well as eye, face, and head protection, as applicable.

2.8.4. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that its personnel maintain the proper medical precautions, including vaccinations, for the hazards of the work contained in this Statement of Work.

2.8.5. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable sections of 29 CFR 1915.

2.8.6. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal, off New London of all waste and wastewater used in and taken from the Sanitary Tanks.

2.8.6.1. Disposal of all waste and waste-water shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

2.8.6.2. Disposal locations shall be provided to PNS Code 106.3 for approval before any waste or wastewater is removed from New London for disposal.

2.8.6.3. Copy the PNS Project Management Team and the PNS Code 250 Technical Point of Contact on all correspondence with PNS Code 106.3.

2.8.7. Hazardous materials used in the cleaning of and all waste products or water used in or taken from a Sanitary Tank shall not be stored on board the ship, outside a Sanitary Tank, for more than one ( 1 ) hour. These items may be kept on board ship for longer periods of time only when accompanied by Contractor personnel.

2.8.8. All spills of Sanitary Tank waste, including cleaning fluids used in or taken from a Sanitary Tank and/or spilled outside of a tank must be immediately cleaned up, the area sanitized and the waste/fluids properly disposed of.

2.8.8.1. PNS Project Management Team and PNS Code 106.3 (207-438-1177) shall be informed immediately of all spills. All cleanup costs shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

2.8.9. The work area adjacent to each Sanitary Tank opening shall be protected from the cleaning operation by use of plastic, waterproof protective cover-up that prevents spilling, splashing, and spraying of materials to adjacent areas due to tank cleaning operations. The immediate work area shall be kept clean by the Contractor of all trade litter and debris caused by the cleaning evolution.

3. Government Responsibilities

3.1. Requirement:

3.1.1. The Government will give a minimum of 5 days notice before service is required.

3.1.2. Sanitary Tanks will only be opened and closed by Ship’s Force or Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) personnel.

3.1.3. Sanitary Tank no. 1 Access Note: There are two flexible piping connections at the top of Sanitary Tank No. 1 (PL-38 and PL-58). As stated in Paragraph 2.2.1.1, after notification from Contractor, Government will disconnect/open PL-38 and PL-58

3.2. Inspection of the Work:

3.2.1. Government is responsible for tagging out of the Sanitary Tanks .

3.2.2. PNS Inspection of Tank Cleanliness. PNS acceptance of a Sanitary Tank's cleanliness will be as determined by a PNS Code 133 or, if assigned, C250 inspector.

4. Schedule and Work Hours

4.1. Period of Performance (POP):

4.1.1. The estimated POP shall be [ TBD ]

4.2. Core Work Hours at New London

4.2.1. Core work hours at New London are 0700 – 1530 with a 30 minute lunch from 1130 – 1200.

4.2.2. Any Contractor work that is planned outside these core hours must be submitted for approval in advance to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Project Management Team (PNS Project Management Team) within 24 hours.

4.3. The Contractor shall coordinate the work effort on a daily basis with the PNS Project Management Team to prevent changing situations on board ships from causing delays and disruptions to the work.

4.4. Contractor Work Schedules / Plans:

4.4.1. Working schedules/plans for Contractors accomplishing cleaning of Sanitary Tanks must be flexible and allow for a minimum of 10% - 30% loss of time. This planned loss of time includes allowances for :

4.4.1.1. Interference from other ongoing work due to the confined and restrictive environment of a submarine and dry dock.

4.4.1.2. Briefings and training required by Department of Defense, U.S. Naval and/or OSHA regulations for Contractor personnel.

4.4.1.3. Initial issue and any required re-issuing of security passes and badges for Contractor personnel, vehicles and/or equipment.

4.4.1.4. Security checks-identification verification of Contractor personnel, vehicles and their equipment entering or on the submarine base, shipyard, dry-dock and/or submarine.

4.4.1.5. Stoppage of work in response to security violations which may or may not be attributed to this contracted work.

4.4.1.5.1. An increase in security level instituted throughout the submarine base, shipyard, dry-dock and/or submarine.

4.4.1.5.2. Disruptions due to drills, shifting berths, inspections, delay in obtaining access, and operation of equipment are to be expected and are considered to be normal rather than unusual occurrences during the performance of work under this contract.

4.4.1.5.3. Scheduled and unscheduled training sessions for the ship's crew which may temporarily shut down work on the boat as well as makes Ship's Force personnel unavailable for escort duties and other support services.

5. Deliverables

5.1. The Contractor shall be required to attend Kick-off Meeting no later than 5 days after notified by government in accordance with Paragraph 3.1.1.

5.1.1. The Contractor shall not commence work until Kick-off Meeting is held.

5.2. Contractor shall provide a Quality Assurance Plan at the time when the proposal is submitted to the Shipyard, which is in accordance with the latest version of NAVSEA STANDARD ITEM 009- 04.

5.3. Certified copies of the bacteriological test results shall be provided to the PNS Project Management Team, the C420 surveillance POC, the PNS Code 133 Inspector prior to inspection of each Sanitary Tank cleanliness by the PNS Code 133 Inspector.

5.4. The Contractor shall be required to attend Closeout Meeting.

5.4.1. The Contractor shall not depart until Closeout Meeting is held.

CLAUSES:

Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract

Awards

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecomunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use

52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial

Products and Commercial Services

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.219-1

ALT I

Small Business Program Representations--Alternate I

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification & Material Safety Data 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

52.233-3 Protest after Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

52.236-13 Accident Prevention 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and

Vegetation 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

Additional DFARS contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

252.223-7001 Hazard Warning Labels 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.231-7000 Supplemental Cost Principles 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea--Basic

C-204-H001 USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT

FILES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

C-211-H018 APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019)

C-215-H002 CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

C-223-H003 EXCLUSION OF MERCURY (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019)

C-223-H004 MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE (NAVSEA)

(MAY 2023)

C-223-N002 RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF YELLOW MATERIAL (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

C-227-H006 DATA REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

C-247-H001 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (DEC 2018)

D-211-H001 PACKAGING OF DATA (NAVSEA) (FEB 2022)

D-211-H002 MARKING OF REPORTS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

D-247-H002 PACKAGING OF SUPPLIES--BASIC (NAVSEA) (DEC 2020)

D-247-H004 MARKING AND PACKING LIST(S)--BASIC (NAVSEA) (FEB 2022)

D-247-W001 PROHIBITED PACKING MATERIALS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

E-246-H013 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DATA (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

F-211-W001 PARTIAL DELIVERIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

F-247-H001 DELIVERY OF DATA (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

F-247-N002 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELIVERIES TO THE PORTSMOUTH NAVAL

SHIPYARD (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019)

G-232-H002 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (NAVSEA) (FEB 2024)

G-232-H004 GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD METHOD OF PAY (NAVSEA) (JUN

2023)

G-232-H005 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INVOICING (NAVSEA)

(JAN 2019)

G-242-H001 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT

AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2023)

G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (NAVSEA) (JUL

2021)

H-209-H003 REQUIRED DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF

INTEREST (NAVSEA) (NOV 2022)

H-223-N001 INFORMATION ON EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

(NAVSEA) (JAN 2019)

L-204-H003 NOTIFICATION OF USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTOR FOR

OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES (NAVSEA) (APR 2019)

L-209-H009 NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL OR PERSONAL

CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST (NAVSEA) (APR 2022)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items

I. GENERAL

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items” and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following information is provided:

Objections to any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ will constitute a deficiency which will make the offer unacceptable.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

(1) Vendors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Vendors are cautioned not to alter the solicitation.

(2) Initial quotes and any modifications thereto are to be submitted to the Contracting Office on or before the closing dated time cited elsewhere in this Request for Quote.

(3) Responses should be submitted via email only

(4) Please review all specifications carefully.

II. CONTENT OF QUOTE

RFQ pricing and information pages completed by the vendor.

Technical Submission to include:

o Submission of technical information demonstrating compliance with the specifications, including, but not limited to:

Technical submission shall include the Manufacturer Name and Model Number of the specific unit(s) being proposed. The Government will only evaluate those specifically identified unit(s).

Brochures pertaining to the pieces of equipment being quoted, to include, but not limited to: pictures of the equipment, and technical specifications of the equipment including model/series unit demonstrating compliance with the PWS and specifications. These should be readily identified by the item ID number.

The details of any/all exceptions taken to the specification.

The completion and submission of the above items will constitute a quote and will be considered the vendor’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions of this solicitation and any attachments and/or exhibits hereto. An objection to any of the terms and conditions of the solicitation will constitute a deficiency which will make the offer unacceptable. Potential contractors will be screened for contractor responsibility in accordance with

FAR Subpart 9.1.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The contract will be awarded to the vendor with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Quotes will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

- Technical Acceptability (Must meet specifications and document capabilities)

- Adherence to Schedule (Award may be made based on delivery and ability to meet the requested schedule)

- Price (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, after adherence to other factors)

Vendors will be required to submit a quote that will be evaluated in accordance with the specifications provided in the solicitation, FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors. Failure to include pricing for all line items shall be cause for rejection of the quote for all line items.

Technical:

Please provide documentation demonstrating your capabilities in fulfilling the SOW.

Technical Evaluation Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Submission clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation Unacceptable Submission does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

If the technical submittal is determined “Unacceptable”, it renders the entire quote technically unacceptable.

Technical submissions that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated as “Unacceptable” and will no longer be considered for further competition or award.

Schedule:

Please confirm availability for requested period of performance. If your company is unavailable for the requested period, please provide earliest available start. Please provide your best and fastest schedule. Award may be made to the vendor who can provide the soonest execution.

Price:

The Price will be evaluated as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, however, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to award based on ability to meet the required schedule.

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