Solicitation for N4215825Q0009 SSAC.docx

N4215825Q0009

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on SAM.gov

The RFQ number is N4215825Q0009.

It is the responsibility of the vendor 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/dfarspgi/current/index.html

The requirement: Sole Source, the Small Business Office concurs with the determination.

Requirement is issued by Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)

Acquisition is: Sole Source - The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, CURTISS-WRIGHT FLEET SOLUTIONS, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The NAICS code: 336611 and Standard size is 1,300.

Method of Solicitation: RFQ

Offer issue due: February 12, 2025 12:00PM, EST

The contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office. Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items set forth or otherwise Identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified.

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) requires vendors to conduct overhaul/repairs and perform operational testing on three (3) Dresser Rand Ship’s Service Air Compressors (SSAC) Cap-12 onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, CVN-69 or at the contractor facility.

See incorporated RFQ and Statement of Work (SOW).

Quotes must be submitted via email to sean.w.mcbride3.civ@us.navy.mil and shakir.o.shinaba.civ@us.navy.mil, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:00PM, EST and must include the four mandatory clauses FAR 52.203-18, 52.204-24, and 52.209-11 to be considered for award.

If there are any questions, please contact Mr. Sean McBride or Shakir Shinaba who can be reached at email sean.w.mcbride3.civ@us.navy.mil and shakir.o.shinaba.civ@us.navy.mil.

The Government will award on the basis of price and providing equipment by POP date stated in SOW unless the contracting officer is aware of past performance information related to the low price quote/offer which indicates that quote/offer may not represent best value.

In that case, the Government reserves the right to consider the past performance of other quotes/offers, conduct a price, past performance tradeoff, and award to other than the lowest price quote/offer.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters 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 price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, email, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms.

Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Send Quotes and Questions directly to EMAIL Addresses at sean.w.mcbride3.civ@us.navy.mil and shakir.o.shinaba.civ@us.navy.mil

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This requirement will be prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Accordingly, a Simplified Streamlined acquisition process will be used in the evaluation and award of the contract.

Quotes are due on or before 2/12/2025 at 12:00PM Eastern. Quotations shall be emailed to Contract Specialist, Sean McBride, sean.w.mcbride3.civ@us.navy.mil and Shakir Shinaba, shakir.o.shinaba.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions for clarification must be submitted by 02/11/2024 at 11:00AM Eastern.

*REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. This will be determined by evaluating the ability of the vendor to provide equipment that that meets all specifications and delivery requirements. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that their quotation clearly demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements.

Quotations will consist of the following documents submitted together in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format:

Period of Performance as follows:

AS PROVIDED IN SECTION OF SOW

Completed and signed standard form SF1449 with prices for each line item in accordance with the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and SOW.

Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote:

1. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) number;

2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Cage Code or Duns number of the offeror;

3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Proposals that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;

4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any;

5. Completed FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications unless otherwise completed in SAM;

6. Confirmation of the ability to meet the period of performance as contained herein;

7. Provide a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. Technical Submission including but not limited to equipment specifications, manuals, and photographs;

8. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY/CONTRACTOR / RESPONSIBLITY CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

Vendor hereby certifies that his/her service meets or exceeds all specifications in this solicitation and found within Attachment 1, in their entirety, with no exceptions. ________________________ (Initial)

Award will be made for the technically acceptable item or combination of technically acceptable items that result in the lowest aggregate price to the Government.

Award may or may not be made without any type of discussions or negotiations. This is based on the Contracting Officer’s determination after an evaluation has been completed on all quotations.

Technical Acceptability: Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. This will be determined by evaluating the ability of the vendor to provide equipment that meets all requirements and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Specification requirements. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that their quotation clearly demonstrates their ability to perform these requirements. Technical acceptability will be defined as follows:

Technical Ratings

Failure to meet any technical requirement for an item (or specification) will make the quotation unacceptable for that item (or that specification).

If an item (or specification) is technically unacceptable, its price will not be considered for award.

Price:

The estimated amount for each line item will be added together to determine the total estimated price which will become the evaluation price.

The vendor’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness. All prices must be considered fair and reasonable as determined by the Government. All quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall stand firm for 30 calendar days from the response date of this solicitation.

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.

Failure to provide all of these documents by the required date and time may preclude a quotation from award consideration at the discretion of the Government.

EVALUATION

EVALUATION

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) — is applicable to this procurement.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforms to the RFQ and will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

1. Technical Capability;

2. Delivery;

3. Price

Technical acceptability will be determined by reviewing the technical certifications submitted for each item to ensure that all of the technical requirements identified are met. Technical acceptability will be defined as follows:

Technical Evaluation Ratings

(b) 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.

Contractors who fail to possess acceptable technical capability will not be considered for award and the other elements of their quotation will not be evaluated.

Price: The vendor’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness. All prices must be considered fair and reasonable as determined by the Government.

For purposes of award amongst all of the technically acceptable quotations, delivery schedule will be considered to be of equal importance when compared to price.

NOTE: Quotations determined to be technically unacceptable shall not be further evaluated for award. Of the technically acceptable quotations, the Government reserves the right to award to other than low based upon a selection determined to be the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Although price is considered to be equal in importance to delivery, it has the potential to become more significant during the evaluation process. The importance of price will increase as the degree of equity in a respondent’s non-cost quotations rise. The importance of price will also increase when a quotation’s price is so significantly high as to diminish the value to the Government that might have been gained under the other aspects of the quotation. If at any point in the evaluation all respondents are determined to have submitted equal or generally equivalent non-cost quotations, price may become the factor in determining the contractor selected for award.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOW

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions 1101 Cavalier Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23323

All contractors, with the exception of permanent party (or “seated” contractors with Common Access Cards (CACs), will be required to obtain a DBIDS card to gain access to NNSY.

Procedure for receiving a DBIDS card:

a. Contractor will complete the SECNAV 5512 form(s) and forward them to their NNSY Sponsor/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

b. The sponsor will complete the CVS spreadsheet utilizing the information on the completed SECNAV5512 forms and forward all documents to Commander Navy region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) for vetting.

c. CNRMA will add the contractor to the “179-Day List” which is utilized by the Pass and ID office to create the DBIDS card.

d. Once on the 179-Day List, the contractor may go to Pass and ID to have their DBIDS card generated.

e. Green NAVSEA access badges can be generated at this point with contractors providing proof of U.S. Citizenship (Birth Certificate/ US Passport).

A PED is defined as any non-stationary electronic apparatus with singular or multiple capabilities of, but not limited to recording, storing, and/or transmitting data, voice, video, or photo images (e.g., cell phones, laptops, tablets and wearable devices such as fitness bands and smart watches).

a. NAVSEA 04 Ser 04/281 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR ALLOWING CAMERA-PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN THE CONTROLLED INDSUTRIAL AREA

b. NAVSEAINST 2200.1A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY

c. SECPROMAN Vol 1 5510.36 Rev E In accordance with ref (a), personally owned camera enabled PEDs will be authorized inside of the Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) and all Security Islands. Camera enabled PEDs will remain unauthorized within Controlled Nuclear Information Areas (CNIAs), Nuclear Work Areas (NWAs) and Open Storage Areas.

All PEDs, camera enabled or not, are still prohibited within NWAs and Open Storage Areas.

The allowance of camera enabled PEDs inside of the CIA and Security Islands does not negate existing photography policies. Unofficial photography, filming of video, or live streaming from the camera-enabled PED remains prohibited within the CIA or any NAVSEA controlled space outside of the CIA. Further, audio recordings (both digitally or magnetically) in NAVSEA spaces is prohibited without the approval of the Code 1120 Security Director.

All contractors executing this contract are required to have a minimum-security clearance of Confidential (Red Badge).

All contractors requiring access to classified information, or those spaces containing un-sanitized classified information, shall possess a final security clearance.

In addition to completing the steps above, if the contractor requires access to classified information, spaces, or equipment in accordance with the requirements of the contract, the contracting company’s Facility Security Officer is required to submit a visit request in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to Security Management Office (SMO) Code 001816.

The SMO Code(s) of the ship or command the contractor is visiting are not to be utilized.

After receiving a DBIDS card, their visit request, security clearance and access permissions (verified in DISS) are reviewed to ensure they meet the minimum security requirements set forth in the contract. Once verified, the contractor will receive the appropriate NAVSEA access badge.

All contractors requiring a red NAVSEA badge and access to Restricted Data (RD) shall have a final security clearance.

Red NAVSEA badge personnel may require access to Nuclear Areas, Nuclear Information, Nuclear equipment, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI), RD, and Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data due to the nature of the work being performed on Naval Nuclear propulsion systems.

A red NAVSEA badge is necessary for the execution of nuclear and some non-nuclear work; inclusive of the propulsion plant and secondary spaces as well as those systems which support the propulsion plants which may not be located in the propulsion plant when any of those spaces can’t be sanitized.

Access to RD and the issuance of red NAVSEA badges will be issued in accordance with NAVSEA M-5510.2.

The DoD will provide information to contractors and will identify all information which is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) via the contracting vehicle, in whole or part, and will mark such documents, material, or media in accordance with this issuance.

When CUI is generated by non-DoD entities protective measures and dissemination controls, including those directed by relevant law, regulation, or government-wide policy, will be articulated in the contract, grant, or other legal agreement, as appropriate.

DoD contracts must require contractors to monitor CUI for aggregation and compilation based on the potential to generate classified information pursuant to security classification guidance addressing the accumulation of unclassified data or information. DoD contracts require contractors to report the potential classification of aggregated or compiled CUI to a DoD representative.

Contractors, pursuant to mandatory DoD contract provisions, will submit unclassified DoD information for review and approval for release in accordance with the standard DoD Component processes and DoDI 5230.09.

All CUI records must follow the approved mandatory disposition authorities whenever the DoD provides CUI to, or CUI is generated by, non-DoD entities in accordance with Section 1220-1236 of Title 36, CFR, Section 3301a of Title 44, U.S.C., and this issuance.

CVN-69 PEPM: TBD

Engineering/Technical Supervisor: TBD

Engineering/Technical: TBD

Non-Nuclear Propulsion APS: TBD

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): TBD

CLEANLINESS SIGN OFF SHEET

Per Reference (2.2) Level II and Level III Clean is defined as:

Level II-A degree of cleanliness in which a surface is visually free of grease, oil flux, scale, dirt, loose particles, and any other contamination foreign to the base metal or system fluid (water, oil, lubricant, air, etc.).

Level III-A degree of cleanliness in which a surface is reasonably free of contamination and any remaining residue on the surface does not interfere with system operations or damage system components.

The Cleanliness Sign Off below signifies that the person(s) performing work on SSAC’s (1-3) have maintained or regained Level II and III Cleanliness on the Low Pressure Air and Seawater Systems respectively as relating to work identified in this SOW.

Contractor Printed Name _______________________________________ Contractor Signature __________________________________________ Date________________________________________________________ SSAC #’s_____________________________________________________

This sheet can be completed for each or a group of compressors.

SSAC-1 Overhaul and Repair

FFP

Overhaul and testing of SSAC-1 Cap-12 Unit. See SOW for details regarding repairs, overhaul and testing requirements needed. Provide a Conditions Found Report.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N4215825RC50017

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N4215825RC50017

PSC CD: J039

NET AMT

SSAC-2 Overhaul and Repair

Overhaul and testing of SSAC-2 Cap-12 Unit. See SOW for details regarding repairs, overhaul and testing requirements needed. Provide a Conditions Found Report.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N4215825RC50017

NET AMT

SSAC-3 Overhaul and Repair

Overhaul and testing of SSAC-3 Cap-12 Unit. See SOW for details regarding repairs, overhaul and testing requirements needed. Provide a Conditions Found Report.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N4215825RC50017

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

30-SEP-2025

SEE TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT

SEE STATEMENT OF WORK

PORTSMOUTH VA 23709-5000

FOB: Destination N42158

30-SEP-2025

N42158

30-SEP-2025

N42158

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2024)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

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

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

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

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

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

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

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

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

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

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

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant…