N62645-17-R-0020_-_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

CAPABILITY-BASED MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES

FOR

NAVY EXPEDITIONARY HEALTH SERVICES SUPPPORT

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions. The FAR and DFARS clauses may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ current to FAC 2005-95.

The NAICS Code is 332312, with a business size standard of 500 employees.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a full and open competition for a Role 2 Enhanced (R2E) facility of Capabilities-Based Medical Treatment Facility that uses rigid-wall containers to provide a theatre medical facility which is clinically effective, as well as, being a rapidly deployable, independently operable, scalable, and modular expeditionary medical capability.

The solicitation number is N62645-17-R-0020.

This solicitation will result in one Firm Fixed Price contract.

Proposal Submission.

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the RFP (Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) to justin.d.robertson12.civ@mail.mil and heather.m.skimson.civ@mail.mil.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

R2E 100% Project Solution

FFP

Role 2 Enhanced (R2E) Medical Facility 100% Project Solution includes the Narrative Response, 100% completed Design Drawing, Time Phased Project Plan, and a Cybersecurity Discussion.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

R2E Medical Facility

FFP

Marinized rigid-wall container based Role 2 Enhanced (R2E) Medical Facility capable of being assembled and employed to provide primary surgery, resuscitative trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and associated ancillary capabilities.

NET AMT

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

1.1 Overall Objective: This Request for Proposal) is to engage industry to design an innovative outfitting assembly and configuration solution for a complete marinized rigid-wall container based Role 2 Enhanced (R2E) medical facility capable of being assembled and employed to provide primary surgery, resuscitative trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and associated ancillary capabilities. The overarching objective of the rigid-wall Containerized Medical Capability is to provide a medical capability that delivers a fully functional, immediately employable upon emplacement, responsive, deployable, modular and scalable expeditionary medical capability that is clinically effective, incorporating material alternatives into rigid-wall containers afloat and ashore.

1.2 Expectation: The contractor will prepare a written proposal for review by the Government based on the performance objectives and constraints as stated in sections 3 and 4 of the Statement of Objectives.

2.1 Background: The US Navy intends to accomplish an evolutionary modernization of the current Expeditionary Medical Facility-150 bed (EMF-150) capability into a modular and scalable capability called “Capabilities-Based Medical Treatment Facility” (CB-MTF). CB-MTF is a family of capabilities that delivers rapidly deployable, task organized and scalable expeditionary health service support in the afloat or ashore environments in order to support designated combatant command (CCMD) missions across the full range of military operations. The CB-MTF is clinically effective and comprised of a small number of Medical Standard Force Packages (MSFP) that are manned, trained, equipped and certified ready for operations. Inherent in the full CB-MTF capability (known as CB-MTF Major Combat Operations (MCO)), is a Role 2 Enhanced (R2E) capability, the subject of this RFP, that can operate, either afloat in the hold of an available cargo ship or ashore with a host unit. CB-MTF R2E is a Role 2 Enhanced medical facility as defined in Joint Publication 4-02, Health Service Support (http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jp4_02.pdf ).

2.2 Vision: Under the CB-MTF Concept of Operations (CONOPS), the R2E is envisioned as a modular capability established in rigid-walled containers that can be configured as necessary to operate afloat in the cargo hold of select Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships or ashore. The R2E capability operating afloat or ashore shall be dependent on the host platform or unit for utilities (power, water, waste handling/disposal, etc.) and staff hoteling services (berthing, messing, laundry, hygiene, etc.). The R2E will have 2 operating room tables to support up to 7 surgeries per day, and have the capability to hold at least 10 post-surgical patients including 4 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, until they can be moved to a higher level of care. The R2E will stand up and operate with medical supplies for up to 15 days without resupply.

2.3 The Role 2 Enhanced (R2E) facility is a CB-MTF Core Attribute: The CB-MTF MCO design is comprised of four separate modular MSFP components. These four components are Role 2 Light Maneuver, R2E, Role 3, and a 100 ward bed augment package. Each MSFP is capable of being transported and operated independently of the others. The CB-MTF provides a scalable capability that will enable the MSFP components to transition from light to heavy casualty throughput by connecting, complexing or snapping one or more MSFP components together to incrementally increase capability and capacity culminating in all components combining to provide the CB-MTF MCO capability. They are configurable to suit major operations or campaigns, crisis response and limited contingency operations, military engagement, and security cooperation missions. The CB-MTF is centered on clinical effectiveness to assure positive outcomes and survivability of the patient. It shall conform to clinical practice guidelines for surgical and other health service support, which includes stabilization, triage, treatment, evacuation and conformance to clinical practice. The CB-MTF deployable capability relies on a standardized universal component rigid-wall container design; allowing for flexibility, ease of transport, compatibility with rapid intermodal handling platform (air, sea, truck and rail) and adaptability of operating afloat or ashore.

3.1 Performance Objectives: The performance objectives described herein are the basis for offerors to understand the overall scope of this requirement from the Government’s perspective. It is expected that the offeror will take the Performance Objectives and propose their best technical approach to meeting the objectives described herein. Core Role 2E Functions include:

3.1.1 The rigid-wall containerized medical capability design shall include a fully functional, clinically effective Operating Room (OR) with two tables, accomplishing up to 7 surgeries per day. It shall have 4 ICU beds and a 6 bed acute care ward capability with sufficient supplies to be sustainable for 15 days before resupply. It shall also have a patient/casualty receiving capability sufficient to assess a minimum of six (6) patients/casualties simultaneously.

3.1.2 The rigid-wall containerized medical capability shall contain the necessary medical equipment and supplies to be able to stabilize post-surgical cases for evacuation to definitive medical care.

3.1.3 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall allow for unencumbered reception of patients, casualties, and free-flow movement for staff and patient transport via standard military patient carrying items such as field litter, gurney, wheelchair or stretcher throughout the structure. The minimum passageway and doorway must be able to accommodate a 33.5 inch wide gurney that is wheeled with the side rails up.

3.1.4 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have the information technology hardware and communications to support current, Theater Medical Information Program Maritime (TMIP-M), and future, Joint Operational Information System (JOMIS) theater medical information systems. These systems create, edit, store and transmit data regarding patient location, patient status, telemedicine diagnosis and therapy, medical regulation and medical logistics via external communication connections provided by the host ship/unit.

3.1.5 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall be capable of maintaining voice communications with supported units’ evacuation and command nets via external communications connections provided by the host unit/ship.

3.1.6 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall provide connectivity to shore via Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRnet) and Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRnet) sufficient for patient movement and patient regulation activities. The rigid-wall containerized capability must connect to the Theater Medical information Program Maritime (TMIP-M) network and TRANSCOM Regulating and Command & Control Evacuation System (TRAC2ES).

3.1.7 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall provide uninterruptible power supply (UPS) backup sufficient for powering emergency lighting in all containers independent of each other for at least 12 hours in the event host ship/unit power is interrupted. The UPS shall be able to operate in the same conditions as specified in 4.1.6.

3.1.8 The medical capability shall be packed, loaded and transportable in the fewest number, with an objective of no more than nine, 20 foot equivalent units (TEU’s), not including TEU’s necessary for storage of 15 days of supply. Transport platforms include aircraft (C-130, C-17 or C-5), train, ground or ship.

3.1.9 Packing and methods of preservation shall be marinized to protect material against environmentally induced corrosion and deterioration, physical and mechanical damage and other forms of degradation during storage and multiple handling as well as when employed.

3.1.10 The entire rigid-wall containerized medical capability shall be capable of being rapidly erected and set up to begin medical operations within 30 consecutive hours by the fewest number of individuals feasible in both the afloat and ashore environments. Ground leveling capability for the containers is required for when employed ashore.

3.1.11 The rigid-wall containerized capability modules shall have a scalability component that will allow it to be complexed together with other configurations increasing its capacity and capability. Ships being considered to host this capability include the Bob Hope, Watson, and Gordon Classes of MSC cargo ships. There is variation between and within these classes of ships and, therefore, the flexibility of multiple configurations is required. The R2E capability shall allow for the greatest possible flexibility in reconfiguration or complexing variations in order to improve the ability to meet various ship board designs. Each rigid-wall container of the R2E capability must be capable of securing to the deck of the ship for sea worthiness.

3.1.12 The rigid-wall containerized medical capability shall provide no less than (93% +/-3%) portable oxygen. The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have portable medical oxygen generation capability sufficient to support 7 surgeries per day, 10 post-surgical patients (up to 4 ICU patients), and filling oxygen bottles for evacuation of up to 2 patients per day.

3.1.13 The rigid-wall containerized communication capability shall provide network display capability (monitors) to review medical information throughout the R2E medical facility.

3.1.14 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have an internal intercom system, external public announcement capability, and internal phone system.

3.1.15 The rigid-wall containerized medical capability shall provide Basic Laboratory procedures in hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, and serology, limited Blood Banking capability (storage for up to 60 units in some combination of packed red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma); no frozen red blood cells capability will be required.

3.1.16 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall provide other ancillary services to include a pharmacy equipped to securely store and dispense medications including controlled substances, radiology equipment consisting of a mobile radiographic x-ray unit, and a portable ultrasound system.

3.1.17 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall be equipped with 208V, 30 amp 3 phase capability and water recovery technology to support sterilization procedures.

4.1 Constraints: The Role 2E rigid-wall containerized medical capability employed afloat/ashore shall conform to following criteria without Government Furnished Equipment (GFE); all included equipment should be new.

4.1.1 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall provide basic secondary health care, built around primary surgery, an intensive care unit, and acute care ward beds.

4.1.2 The rigid-wall containerized capability may be comprised of any combination of non-expandable or expandable quad-, tri-, bi-, and 20’ International Standard Organization (ISO) containers, but must meet the ISO (1496/1) standards. No container (including expandable containers when closed) may exceed 20 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8 feet in height to allow intermodal freight transport (rail, ship, truck and air).

4.1.3 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall meet International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) certification. For storage and transport it will be certified stackable 9 high. If a CSC certified container is structurally modified in any way, it must be recertified prior to government acceptance.

4.1.4 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall meet all applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) requirements.

4.1.5 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have a minimum of two each removable tie-down rings with required cables, straps and connectors (per expandable wall) and four each cables, straps and connectors (one per ISO post) to allow for securing it to the deck of a ship and/or securing to the ground with ground anchors during operation underway or in high winds. These rings and cables shall not interfere with the capability for multiple complexing configurations or entry, exit ramps into and out of containers within the design.

4.1.6 When not in storage/transport configuration, but configured for employment as a Role 2E MTF, rigid-walled containers providing patient care areas may not be stacked. However, rigid-walled containers providing non-patient care areas (e.g., medical supply, administration, etc.) may be stacked up to three high, with approved scaffolding.

4.1.7 The rigid-wall containerized capability (packed out ready for storage/transport) shall not exceed maximum weight of 20K pounds per TEU in its closed position ready for transportation. Below is a list of the container operational requirements:

4.1.8 Below is a list of the container operational requirements:

or 75 lb./ft. 2 uniform snow load (minimum)

0.25 BTU/hr. ft. 2/°F (maximum rate of loss)

4.1.9 The rigid-wall containerized capability, when expanded, shall have the capability of securing all equipment, furniture, etc. by way of tie-downs, secure tracks or other technology that allows for continued operations afloat while underway at sea.

4.1.10 The rigid-wall containerized capability tie downs, secure tracks or other technology to secure equipment, furniture, etc. design shall have the flexibility to support various configurations to support scalability and complexing (i.e., snapping together) of multiple MSFPs. For example, a container initially outfitted with equipment to support a specific function (e.g., radiology, laboratory, etc.) may be repurposed to support a different function simply by relocating the equipment from one container to another.

4.1.11 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have the capacity to store all medical equipment, as well as 15 days of supply of medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical consumables to include a combination safe to secure controlled narcotics and administrative supplies. The safe should be at least large enough to hold controlled narcotics sufficient for the operation of the R2E capability for 15 days.

4.1.12 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall be capable of being cooled or heated independently or as part of the integrated grouping capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 25°F to 140 °F.

4.1.13 The rigid-wall containerized capability to the greatest extent possible shall be outfitted with prefabricated lighting, multiple 60 Hz/120V outlets, and shelving/cabinets for storing during normal operations.

4.1.14 The rigid-wall containerized operating room shall have high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, effective operating room lighting as part of its prefabricated design and meet the National Fire Protection Agency applicable national standards for safe Operating Room practice.

4.1.15 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall provide monitored refrigeration capability to store up to 60 Packed Red Blood Cells or liquid plasma units, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies at 1 to 6°C, and separate monitored refrigeration for food and other perishables.

4.1.16 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have a singular standalone space to support morgue operations with storage capacity for up to 6 remains. Container should be able to refrigerate at standard morgue temperatures of 34 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 1.1 to 4.4 degrees Celsius.

4.1.17 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall meet all ABS standards for fire alarm notification system that can be integrated with existing ship alarm systems and vice versa; each container shall meet all ABS standards for operable mounted 10B NFPA fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors.

4.1.18 All medical equipment that receives, transmits, creates, edits, and stores data regarding patient information shall conform to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT).

4.1.19 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have organic internal communication (phones, radios, intercom) that must integrate with host unit/ship general and emergency communications systems and shall be designed with multiple ports for server and network connections; a minimum of 2 stations per container.

4.1.20 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall be capable of receiving and distributing power from the host ship or unit to the entire complex to include electrical cabling, plugs, adapters, power panels, central digital monitoring and the necessary redundant equipment for independent operations or scaled to increase capacity.

4.1.21 The rigid-wall containerized capability power reception and distribution capability shall be able to receive and convert ship or host unit power, 440V and 220V, to standard “clean” 120V/60Hz and distribute to the R2E. Sufficient power is defined as the ability to operate one piece of equipment that would require 208V 3 phase 30 amp and all additional equipment which requires a standard 120vac/60Hz vac. Voltage regulation is required.

4.1.22 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have universal component interlocking capability to connect or disconnect allowing for multiple complexing configurations within the design, consistent with envisioned operations within the hold of a cargo ship. Patients and staff shall be able to transition from one location to another without exiting the rigid-wall container capability. Envisioned operations are defined as the ability to receive patients in a temporary containerized medical system within the space of a multi-purpose platform. On the multi-purpose platform the containerized system design is limited to accessible space, capability to reposition or reconfigure containers based on that square footage availability, equipment requiring secure locking mechanisms to prevent mishap while underway and modifications necessary to align with the platforms service capabilities (i.e., water, power, waste water, etc.). Deployed ashore, the square footage requirements are generally unrestricted for both the configuration and the container movement.

4.1.23 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall provide central laundry service (capable of washing soiled medical linen, scrubs, gowns and the like (Center for Disease Control min 160 degrees Fahrenheit-25 mins), bathroom and shower service for a minimum of 10 patients. Approximately100 pounds per day.

4.1.24 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have the means to receive and distribute potable water from host ship/unit as well as to transfer hazardous/medical waste (estimated at 45 ppd) and grey/black water to the host ship or unit for collection and/or disposal.

4.1.25 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall include spaces for administration, medical logistics, biomedical repair, and Command and Control sections. A minimum of a 3 network drops, monitors, furniture and workstations for each section are required.

4.1.26 The rigid-wall containerized capability shall have non-skid entry / exit ramps into / out of containers that are able to be maneuvered and positioned by no more than 6 personnel.

5.1 Additional Contract Requirements

5.1.2 The Contractor shall maintain compliance with DoD Information Assurance Requirements, the Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the provisions of The Privacy Act of 1974 and its DoD applications. In addition, the Contractor shall comply with DODI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT) (or current version) and Special Publication 800-37, Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to Federal Information Systems, National Institute of Standards and Technology. A copy of the instructions may be obtained via these links: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/850001_2014.pdf http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-37-rev1/sp800-37-rev1-final.pdf

5.1.3 Cybersecurity. The contractor shall provide a written document that will discuss their approach to cybersecurity. It shall include how it meets the requirements of the Department of the Navy information systems to include the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the authority to connect. The R2E must connect to the Theater Medical Information Program Maritime (TMIP-M) network. In addition, there will be a requirement for a Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and a Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network capability. Additional information can be found at http://www.doncio.navy.mil/TagResults.aspx?ID=22 .

COR

1. For the purpose of this clause, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is the duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

2. The COR for the awarded contract will be appointed at award by the Contracting Officer. Captain Sheri Parker is the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Her contact information is 703-681-9131 or sheri.b.parker2.mil@mail.mil.

3. The COR will perform inspection and acceptance of the requirement’s deliverables.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

R2E

108 SANDA AVE BLDG 564

WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185-5830

N68610

N68610

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 332312 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on letterhead stationery or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation shall be included. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

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

Technical Past Performance Business/Price

Technical is the most important non-price factor, followed by past performance. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are more important than price.

**See Addendum titled Evaluation Factors**

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

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

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at https://www.sam.gov/portal . If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

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

“Administrative merits determination” means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Arbitral award or decision” means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Civil judgment” means--

(1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“DOL Guidance” means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: ``Guidance for Executive Order 13673, `Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ''. The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces.

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

“Enforcement agency” means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are--

(1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for--

(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;

(ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;

(iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act;

(iv) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act;

(v) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and

(vi) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors);

(2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for--

(i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and

(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;

(3) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for--

(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

(ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and

(iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity);

(4) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and

(5) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for--

(i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

(ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

(iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and

(iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act).

“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).

“Labor compliance agreement” means an agreement entered into between a contractor or subcontractor and an enforcement agency to address appropriate remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to increase compliance with the labor laws, or other related matters.

“Labor laws” means the following labor laws and E.O.s:

(1) The Fair Labor Standards Act.

(2) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.

(3) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.

(4) The National Labor Relations Act.

(5) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.

(6) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act.

(7) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity).

(8) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

(9) The Vietnam Era Veterans'…