RFP Solicitation_47QSSC-25-Q-0022.pdf

REQUEST FOR Proposal (RFP) 47QSSC-25-Q-0022

PURINA MILITARY WORKING DOG FOOD OPEN-MARKET SINGLE AWARD

INDEFINITE-QUANTITY INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. Solicitation 47QSSC-25-Q-0022 is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP) to award an Open-Market Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract in accordance with (IAW) FAR Parts 12, 15, and 16.5 for brand name (Attachment A - Brand Name Justification for Purina Dog Food in accordance with (IAW) FAR 6.302-1(c) Redacted, Purina, dog food. Please see Attachment B (NSN Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) for the specific items and descriptions requested under this RFP. Attachment B contains seven (7) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for various Purina dog food products. The period of performance will be five (5) years, including a one-year base year and four (4) one-year option years.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 with an effective date of January 17, 2025.

This requirement is being solicited as other than full and open competition subject to brand name, Purina. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 311111, Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) contract on the basis of the lowest priced technically acceptable procedures, resulting in the best value to the Government. Instructions to offerors and the required proposal attachments are listed in Section 11 below. Evaluation factors are noted in Section 12 below and include both technical and price. The Government will award one contract for all NSNs listed in Attachment B. Additionally, the contractor will be evaluated to determine if they are responsible. This will include a review of the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) to determine their capability to perform the contract. The Excluded Parties List (EPLS) will

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be reviewed in SAM.gov prior to award. Pricing is FOB destination. The awardee will receive various orders to deliver throughout the year to GSA customers within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). All OCONUS orders will go to stateside consolidation point addresses and shall be FOB Destination as well.

Minimum Contract Guarantee: The minimum guaranteed award amount for this IDIQ contract is $1,000, which will be met via a delivery order on the same day the IDIQ contract is awarded. The exercise of the option period does not re-establish a minimum guaranteed award amount.

There is no minimum dollar order amount. The maximum order amount is $249,999.99 per individual order. Estimated quantities are not guaranteed and are based on the expected customer demand that is currently purchasing outside GSA purchasing channels.

The maximum contract ceiling price is $11,694,178.

Prior to award and fulfilling orders, contractors MUST have access to either the OMS Vendor Portal or EDI. (Please see Attachment C – EDI_OMS Vendor Portal Contract Requirements).

Solicitation Questions Need to be Received by: June 20, 2025 by 12pm eastern standard time Solicitation Close Date: July 1, 2025 by 5pm eastern standard time

SECTION 2 - SHIPPING/MARKING PROCEDURES

2.1 SHIPMENT METHODS

Shipments to GSA Department of Defense (DoD) overseas customers are shipped using the Defense Transportation System (DTS). Shipments to federal civilian agencies are shipped via the Government Bill of Lading (GBL) method.

2.2 MARKING

Shipments must be marked in accordance with the FED-STD-123H for civilian agencies and MIL-STD-129R for military based on the version in effect on the date of proposal submittal and DoD agencies as per GSAM 552.211-73. Federal and Military Standards can be accessed online via https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx.

2.3 PACKING

Packing shall be in accordance with commercial packing requirements.

2.4 PACKAGING

ASTM D3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging, provides standard commercial guidelines utilized in this contract. Access to commercial standards requires purchase of the standards (ASTM D3951-18(2023)) from astm.org.

SECTION 3 - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

3.1 PLACE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance of all products and other deliverables under this IDIQ will be performed by the customer.

3.2 SCOPE OF INSPECTION

Inspection is conducted by the end user upon receipt. The Government requires a period of not less than thirty (30) business days after receipt of deliverable items for inspection and acceptance or rejection.

All deliverables will be inspected for content, completeness, accuracy, and conformance to IDIQ requirements by the end user.

3.3 ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION

The basis for acceptance shall be compliance with the requirements set forth in the IDIQ. Deliverable items rejected shall be corrected in accordance with the applicable sections 3.4 and 3.5 below.

Acceptance will occur when all discrepancies, errors, or other deficiencies identified in writing by the Government have been resolved.

The customer or IDIQ CO will provide electronic notification of acceptance or rejection of all deliverables (via customer receipt acknowledgment, written acceptance, comments, and/or change requests) within thirty (30) business days. All notifications of rejection will be accompanied with an explanation of the specific deficiencies causing the rejection. Upon receipt of the Government comments, the contractor shall have fifteen (15) business days to incorporate the Government’s comments and/or change requests and to resubmit the deliverable.

3.4 NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Non-conforming products or services will be rejected. Deficiencies shall be corrected by the contractor within fifteen (15) business days of the rejection notice. If the deficiencies cannot be corrected within fifteen (15) business days, the contractor shall immediately notify the CO of the reason for the delay and provide a proposed corrective action plan within fifteen (15) business days.

If the contractor does not provide products or services that conform to the requirements of this IDIQ, the Government will withhold the payment until the non-conforming products or services are remediated.

3.5 PRODUCT RETURNS

The contractor accepts return of items in the original packaging and in sellable condition up to forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of delivery. All returned item(s) must be returned in new, unused condition, in original packaging and with any documentation.

3.5.1 UNWANTED RETURNS

For unwanted items, the item may be subject to a restocking fee not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the original purchase price. At the request of GSA, the contractor shall provide a “Return Tag” and clear return instructions. The customer will be responsible for return shipping.

3.5.2 RETURN OF NONCONFORMING GOODS

Items that do not conform to the order or arrive damaged are the contractor’s responsibility and liability. If ordered items are received in damaged condition or not in accordance with the order, the contractor shall ship the replacement item(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of notification of damage, at the contractor’s expense. The delivery date of the replacement item(s) must adhere to the original delivery timeframe specified in the original order. For items returned due to damage or non-conformance, a restocking fee will not be applied.

The offeror shall provide a returned merchandise authorization (RMA) and prepaid shipping label with each replacement order. The agency customer will be required to document damage on shipping documents.

SECTION 4 - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/DELIVERY

4.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this IDIQ is a one (1) year base period and four (4), one (1) year options. Deliveries on orders may extend beyond the effective period of this IDIQ. However, no new delivery orders may be issued once the five (5)-year period has expired. The IDIQ Contracting Officer (CO) shall perform yearly reviews of the IDIQs in accordance with FAR 17.207 prior to exercising an option to determine if exercising the option is in the best interest of the Government.

Anticipated Dates:

Base Period: July 2025 - July 2026 First Option Period: July 2026 - July 2027 Second Option Period: July 2027 - July 2028

Third Option Period: July 2028 – July 2029 Fourth Option Period: July 2029 – July 2030

4.2 PLACE(S) OF DELIVERY/DELIVERY TIMEFRAME

Delivery orders will be shipped both within the US (CONUS) as well as outside of the US (OCONUS). Orders with OCONUS shipping addresses will be required to be sent to a CONUS Consolidation Point. The contractor will not be shipping directly to the OCONUS customer. Delivery is required within 10 days after receipt of order (ARO). Instructions will be provided for each individual order.

4.3 NOTIFICATION REGARDING LATE DELIVERY

Included in the contractor’s response to a RFP for an order issued under the IDIQ, the contractor shall provide notification, if applicable, that a particular item is on backorder. The contractor shall include in the rationale for late delivery, the expected date for the delivery, and the projected impact of the late delivery. Such notification in no way limits any Government contractual rights or remedies including, but not limited to, a consideration or termination. It shall be implicit that a response to an RFP or delivery order with no items identified on backorder is a declaration that the items are available at time of proposal submission.

4.4 ORDER TRACKING

The contractor shall maintain an order tracking system that permits ordering agencies to track the location of an order at any time, from the moment the order is shipped, to the point of delivery and acceptance. The Offeror must demonstrate understanding of order bound for an international end-point by providing a sample electronic version of a label appropriately marked in accordance with the most recent FED-STD 123H and MIL-STD-129 as of the date of solicitation issuance. An offer may not eligible for award if the Offeror does not demonstrate a proper tracking system and provide a sample packaging label for international delivery.

4.5 PROGRAM REVIEW

The IDIQ CO will host a kickoff meeting in which key deliverables and performance metrics will be reviewed. Contractors will have an opportunity to ask questions to ensure clear understanding and expectations of the IDIQ.

The IDIQ CO or other authorized Government representatives may hold annual program review meetings, which will be held by way of telephone or video conferencing. The IDIQ CO may request more frequent review meetings depending on performance.

The IDIQs will be reviewed annually. Review of the IDIQ will consist, at a minimum, of the following:

a. The IDIQ still represents the best value.

b. Estimated quantities/amounts have been exceeded and additional price reductions can be obtained.

SECTION 5 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

5.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Correspondence relating to the resultant requisition channel IDIQ shall be delivered to the SCM IDIQ CO and CS at the following email address:

Contracting Officer:

Candace Grella, Contracting Officer

GSA FAS SCM

Email: candace.grella@gsa.gov

Contract Specialist:

Stephanie Bridgewater, Contract Specialist

GSA FAS SCM

Email: Stephanie.Bridgewater@gsa.gov

5.2 INVOICE SUBMISSION

The contractor shall submit Requests for Payments after shipment. The contractor may submit invoices electronically via https://fedpay.gsa.gov/.

Any inquiries regarding payment details and status may contact GSA FEDPAY representatives at kc-fedpay.finance@gsa.gov (preferred option) or (800) 676–3690 during normal operating hours.

5.3 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (EPA)

Awarded items are not subject to an economic price increase during the first twelve months of contract performance and no more than one (1) increase may be requested during any twelve (12) month period thereafter in accordance with FAR 52.216-2.

Any request and subsequent increase will be incorporated at time of option exercise.

SECTION 6 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

6.1 CONSIDERATION FOR LATE DELIVERY

GSA reserves the right to make the following considerations for late delivery. Late delivery will be calculated on the original due date based on the contracted ARO terms for the contract regardless of reported shipment status. Therefore, a backorder will not extend the delivery date:

● For orders 1-5 calendar days late, 2% reduction of the late purchase order value contract price for the applicable orders

● For orders 6-10 calendar days late, 3% reduction of the late purchase order value contract price for the applicable orders

● For orders 11+ calendar days late, 4% reduction of the late purchase order value contract price for the applicable orders

● For orders where tracking data is not entered or submitted by the contractor, thereby rendering the Government unable to evaluate on-time performance for said orders, a reduction equal to 5% of the late purchase order value contract price for the orders identified Before taking the price reduction, GSA will:

o Communicate the orders to which the reductions apply and the total reduction amount o Provide a reasonable time but not longer than 10 calendar days, for the contractor to rebut the findings o After considering any rebuttals, which may include consideration for factors outside of the contractor's control, the Contracting Officer will issue a final decision to initiate the reduction.

6.2 CHARGES FOR MARKING AND LABELING

If contractors are noncompliant with clause 552.211-73 Marking, and all other contract clauses addressing marking, labeling, and packaging, the contractor may be charged for incorrect packaging or marking.

If supplies shipped are not packaged, packed, and marked in accordance with contract requirements, the Government has the right, without prior notice to the contractor, to perform the required repackaging/repacking/remarking, by contract or otherwise, and charge the contractor at the following rates:

First hour: $150.00

Each additional hour: $70.00

A minimum of two hours is required for each incident, making the minimum change for remarking is $220.00.

The contractor may also be charged for material costs, if incurred. This right is not exclusive and is in addition to other rights and remedies provided for in this contract.

The rate in the above clause shall be determined and may be periodically updated by the Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, or a designee. Charges, shall be applicable to the following:

● Contractor non-compliance with GSAM 552.211-73 or for any contractor actions leading to non-compliance with proper “marking and labeling.

● Repeated or continual frustrated freight of the contractor shipments. Once a contractor has been notified, if frustrated freight continues to occur, a minimum of $220 per instance shall apply. The Government reserves the right to increase this amount at any time in the future with 30 days’ notice.”

● For more information on marking IAW MIL-STD-129R and FED-STD-123H, please see Attachment D: MIL-STD-129R and FED-STD-123H MARKING

GUIDE.

● For more information on frustrated freight and how to avoid it, see Attachment E – Cheat Sheet: Tips to Avoid Frustrated Freight.

● For more information on additional marking, labeling, and packaging requirements for GSA/FAS export shipments, see Attachment F - Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Distribution Operations Contractor Advisory Service The Shipping Label for Global Supply Orders.

Note: For instructions/assistance with proper packaging, labeling, and marking, please visit https://vsc.gsa.gov/drupal/node/143.

SECTION 7 - ORDERING PROCEDURES

7.1 - Ordering Procedures

Orders will be sent through the OMS Vendor Portal or EDI. If the successful awardee is not currently receiving orders via the OMS Vendor Portal or EDI, the awardee will need to be onboarded into either of the aforementioned systems prior to award and receiving orders. All transactions will be submitted to and received by the prime contractor only. GSA will not conduct electronic transactions with the prime contractor’s subcontractors or dealers. Please refer to the Attachment C for further instructions.

7.2 ORDER STATUS AND DELIVERY

GSA must have an established integrated process to enhance customer service, measure performance, and have visibility across supply chain activities. The contractor must provide proof of delivery, order tracking information, and delivery confirmation status (shipping, tracking, and returns) for multiple carriers via a secure internet environment (HTML, XML). This would include seamless access to shipping functionality, from the time of order entry to time of delivery with integration into OMS Vendor Portal or EDI. At a minimum, this must include translation of event data from shippers, event monitoring (with expected and actual transit times), and alert notifications.

SECTION 8 - ATTACHMENTS

Attachments to this solicitation are as follows:

Attachment A: Brand Name Justification for Purina Dog Food IAW FAR 6.302-1(c) Redacted Attachment B: NSN Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) Attachment C: EDI_OMS Vendor Portal Contract Requirements

Attachment D: MIL-STD-129R and FED-STD-123H Marking Guide Attachment E : Cheat Sheet: Tips to Avoid Frustrated Freight Attachment F: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Distribution Operations Contractor Advisory Service The Shipping Label for Global Supply Order Attachment G: Proposal Price Sheet Attachment H: Contractor Self-Certification for MIL-STD129R Attachment I: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SECTION 9 - FAR AND GSAM/R CLAUSES

9.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

9.1.1 FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multi-Year Contracts (Oct 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (Aug 2024) 52.247-34 FOB Destination (Jan 1991)

9.1.2 GSAM/R CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

552.211-73 Marking (Feb 1996) 552.211-75 Preservation, Packaging and Packing (Feb 1996) 552.211-77 Packing List (Feb 1996) 552.216-75 Transactional Data Reporting (May 2023) 552.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Feb 2018) (Deviation

FAR 52.232-39)

9.2 FULL TEXT CLAUSES

9.2.1 FAR FULL TEXT CLAUSES

Addendum: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep 2023)

The clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items is tailored in paragraph (b), to replace the entries showing “SF-1449” references with [contractor proposal submittal sheet] and paragraph (h) “Multiple Awards” is replaced with Single Award Agreement.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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

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

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

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

115-232).

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

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

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1)52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

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

_X_ (4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_X_ (5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6)[Reserved].

__ (7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

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

__ (10)52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

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

__ (ii)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

_X_ (12)52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

(Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

__ (14)[Reserved].

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

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

__ (17)[Reserved] __ (18)(i)52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (20)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

_X_ (21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii)Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

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

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

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

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

__ (25)52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

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

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

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

637(m)).

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

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

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

_X_ (31)52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (32)52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)( E.O. 13126).

__ (33)52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (34)(i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

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

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

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

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

_X_ (39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

__ (40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (41)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

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

__ (43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

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

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

__ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C.

7671l).

__ (47)(i)52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

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

__ (ii)Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C.

4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii)Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii)Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

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

3301 note).

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

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

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

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

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

__ (56)52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57)52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58)52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (59)52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

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

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

__ (63)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

_X_ (64)52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

__ (65)(i)52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii)Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C.

chapter67).

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

__ (3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

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

13706).

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

__ (10)52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

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

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

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

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

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

(e)(1)Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and

(d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

4712).

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

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

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

115-232).

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

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

(B)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xviii)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

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

(xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

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

13706).

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

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

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

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

(xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of clause)

52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment—Standard Supplies (Nov 2021)

Requested price increases shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate cost of each individual NSN. Awarded items are not subject to an economic price increase during the first twelve (12) months of contract performance and no more than one (1) increase may be requested during any twelve (12) month period thereafter.

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued during the Master Contract Ordering Period as outlined in Section 4. Performance of Performance/Deliveries.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number;

or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $0.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $249,999.99;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $249,999.99; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 1 day that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 1 day after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Mar 2022) (DEVIATION)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule. The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 5 years following the expiration of the Master Contract ordering period.

52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

(a)The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c)The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months (5 years).

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/ and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/Class_Deviation_2025-O0004_Atta chment_2.docx.

SECTION 10 - FAR AND GSAM/R PROVISIONS

10.3 PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

10.3.1 FAR PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (Sep 2023) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) 52.225-2 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022)

10.3.2 GSAM/R PROVISION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

552.217-70 Evaluation of Options (Jul 2016)

10.4 FULL TEXT PROVISIONS

10.4.1 FAR FULL TEXT PROVISIONS

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Nov 2021)

(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:

1. Price

2. Technical

Technical is approximately equal in importance to price.

(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.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from One World Trade Center, New York, New York 10007.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/ and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/Class_Deviation_2025-O0004_Atta chment_2.docx.

10.4.2 GSAM/R FULL TEXT PROVISION

GSAM 552.217-71 Notice Regarding Options (Nov 1992)

The General Services Administration (GSA) has included an option to extend the term of the contract in order to demonstrate the value it places on quality performance by providing a mechanism for continuing a contractual relationship with a successful Offeror that performs at a level which meets or exceeds GSA’s quality performance expectations as communicated to the Contractor, in writing, by the Contracting Officer or designated representative. When deciding whether to exercise the option, the Contracting Officer will consider the quality of the Contractor’s past performance under this contract in accordance with 48 CFR 517.207.

SECTION 11 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist, Stephanie Bridgewater, at stephanie.bridgewater@gsa.gov. Please cc Tracy Harper at tracy.harper@gsa.gov.

Subject of email shall read “47QSSC-25-Q-0022 Proposal”. The below Section 11 attachments submitted as part of the proposal should be labeled [Company Name] Attachment [Cover Letter, Delivery, OMS/EDI Capable, Attachment G, Technical Specifications, Attachment H, Attachment I, and SB Subcontracting Plan (if applicable)] (i.e., ABC Inc. Cover Letter or ABC Inc. Attachment G). The Government requires the quote to be valid for 90 days. Please note: Offeror shall thoroughly examine all solicitation documents and instructions. Failure to do so will be at the offeror’s own risk.

Failure to provide any required attachments may result in exclusion from consideration for award.

1. Cover letter (Including delivery timeframe and contractor self-certification agreeing to use OMS Vendor Portal or EDI)

2. Attachment G: Proposal Price Sheet (Excel spreadsheet) – Prices must be submitted in this format. In the “Summary Proposal” tab for each CLIN that they are proposing in, contractors MUST provide the following:

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