RFQ 80NSSC21R0026.pdf

80NSSC21R0026

RFQ Instructions

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

NASA intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure third-party ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 Registrar Services to include (a) auditing of NASA operations to determine conformance with the requirements of those standards as applicable, (b) recommendation for, and issuance of registration, or continuation of existing registration as appropriate to the then current version of each standard, and (c) reporting audit results.

This RFQ is a Total 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

The period of performance for this BPA will include a one-year base ordering period and four one-year options.

Base Period October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022 Option Period 1 October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 Option Period 2 October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 Option Period 3 October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Option Period 4 October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

As a minimum, offers must include:

Cover Sheet to include the solicitation number, title, date of submittal, vendor name, address, Taxpayer ID Number, DUNS number, Cage Code, and POC name, phone number and email address.

Limit the proposal to 50 pages or less.

The Cost/Price Proposal containing pricing for the base and option periods for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 Registration Services. The estimated quantity is number of auditor days required and is based on an assessment of our requirements outlined in Exhibit 1 to the Statement of Work (SOW). Offerors are to provide the unit price, and total dollar amount of registration services.

Travel cost for each year is estimated for proposal evaluation purposes only and will be negotiated on each BPA Call in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

EVALUATION METHOD

The method of evaluation to be used by NASA will be Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable

(LPTA).

1. Technical Acceptability:

Technical acceptability is achieved when the offeror states written acceptance of NASA’s

RFQ Instructions terms, and provides documentation that your company is accredited (as of proposal due date) with a member of the IAF MLA for providing ISO 9100, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 Registrar Services and year of original accreditation, and all service on the SOW have been quoted according to the requirements in the Instruction to Offerors.

Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in the vendor being rated technically unacceptable.

2. Price Evaluation:

The offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated for price reasonableness.

Price evaluation will only be conducted on technically acceptable proposals.

3. Past Performance:

The offeror’s past performance shall be evaluated to assess the extent of its relevant experience related to performing third-party ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 standards, and making recommendations for, and issuance of registration, or continuation of existing registration, and reporting audit results. The quality and management of auditing services provided will also be assessed.

Basis for Award:

The contractor that offers the lowest price while also being technically acceptable, will receive the award for this requirement.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: NASA Terms and Conditions Attachment 2: Statement of Work Attachment 3: Data Requirements List Attachment 4: Site Information Sheets Attachment 5: Pricing Template

NASA Terms & Conditions

Attachment 1

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

NASA is establishing this BPA in accordance with FAR Part 13. Pursuant to FAR Part 13.303-3(a), the resultant BPA will encompass the following terms:

Description of agreement. NASA is establishing this BPA for third-party ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 Registrar Services to include (a) auditing of NASA operations to determine conformance with the requirements of those standards as applicable, (b) recommendation for, and issuance of registration, or continuation of existing registration as appropriate to the then current version of each standard, and (c) reporting audit results and are within the ceiling, period of performance and terms of conditions of this

BPA.

(1) Extent of obligation. This requirement establishes a single award BPA. NASA is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases made under the BPA through BPA call orders.

(2) Purchase limitation. Individual BPA call orders and the total obligations under this BPA shall not exceed the ceiling established under this BPA. There are no minimum award amounts for individual BPA call orders or for this BPA overall.

(3) Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA. Any warranted contracting officer at the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is authorized to place orders under this BPA. No other NASA centers or federal agencies are authorized to place orders under this BPA.

(4) Delivery tickets. NASA intends to issue BPA call orders using the Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form SF 1449. All shipments, receiving reports or invoices shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information:

(i) Name of supplier.

(ii) BPA number.

(iii) Date of purchase.

(iv) Purchase number.

(v) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished.

(vi) Date of delivery or shipment.

(5) Invoices. Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Section 6 “INVOICING

INSTRUCTIONS: SUBMISSION OF INVOICES FOR PAYMENT” located below.

1. DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE LOCATION

The following NASA Centers and Facilities are hereby authorized to place orders under this Agreement:

Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) Glenn Research Center Main Campus (GRC) Goddard Space Flight Center Main Campus (GSFC) Johnson Space Center Main Campus (JSC)

JSC – White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Kennedy Space Center Main Campus (KSC) Stennis Space Center (SSC)

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: This resultant agreement will cover one (1) Base period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option periods. The Government reserves the right to extend this contract. If all options exercised, then the final date of performance would be September 30, 2026.

Base Period: October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 Option Period One: October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 Option Period Two: October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024

Option Period Three: October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025 Option Period Four: October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026

SCOPE: The scope of this agreement covers third-party ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 Registrar Services to include (a) auditing of NASA operations to determine conformance with the requirements of those standards as applicable, (b) recommendation for, and issuance of registration, or continuation of existing registration as appropriate to the then current version of each standard, and (c) reporting audit results and are within the ceiling, period of performance and terms of conditions of this agreement.

1. INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PLACE ORDERS: Pursuant to FAR 52.216-18, authorization for placing and administering Orders under this agreement is given to any/all warranted NSSC Contracting Officer’s (CO). Each order placed against the agreement shall be issued in advance of the needed requirements and the contractor shall provide all products and services in accordance with this agreement.

2. ACCEPTABLE METHODS FOR PLACING ORDERS: Orders will be placed against this agreement using e-mail, FAX, or paper copy.

3. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS - SUBMISSION OF INVOICES FOR PAYMENT:

(a) The designated payment office is the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) located at FMD Accounts Payable, Bldg. 1111, Jerry Hlass Road, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.

(b) Except for classified vouchers, the Contractor shall submit all vouchers and invoices using the steps described at NSSC’s Vendor Payment information web site at:

https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment. Please contact the NSSC Customer Contact Center at 1-877- NSSC123 (1-877-677-2123) with any additional questions or comments.

(c) Payment requests.

In addition to the requirements set forth in FAR52.212-4(g), the following back-up documentation shall be included:

(i) Invoices.

(A) Description of goods and services delivered as part of the contract’s terms and conditions, including the dates of delivery/performance.

(B) Progress reports, as required.

(C) Date goods and services were performed.

(d) Improper invoices. The NSSC Payment Office will notify the contractor of any apparent error, defect, or impropriety in an invoice within seven calendar days of receipt by the NSSC Payment Office. Inquiries regarding requests for payment should be directed to the NSSC as specified in paragraph (b) of this section.

(e) Other payment clauses. In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests.

(f) In the event that amounts are withheld from payment in accordance with provisions of this contract, a separate payment request for the amount withheld will be required before payment for that amount may be made.

(g) The vendor is authorized to invoice for work performed upon delivery of the subscriptions per CLIN structure as associated with this task order.

4. PAYMENT: All payments shall be made in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract

Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items or FAR clause 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party. Payment will be made to the contractor based on the receipt of a proper invoice and proof that services have been performed.

5. NSSC TECHNICAL MONITORS: NF-1634 will be issued to specifically identify the

NSSC Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and Alternate COR along with their authority as a COR.

6. MODIFICATIONS: All requests for modification to this agreement shall be provided to the

NSSC Contracting Officer.

7. NASA DEFINITION OF ENTERPRISE: For the purposes of this agreement, the Enterprise is defined as NASA, its employees, and authorized contractors and subcontractors that support NASA Centers and Associated Facilities in Section 1. Except as specifically agreed to in writing by the parties of this agreement, other agencies and/or employees of the

8. POINTS OF CONTACT: The following individuals have been designated as point of contact for administration of this agreement:

Steven Wood Shari Trigg Contract Specialist Contracting Officer 228-813-6780 228-813-6728 Steven.r.wood@nasa.gov shari.trigg@nasa.gov

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 this/these address(es):

FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

NFS - https://www.acquisition.gov/nfs

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This agreement 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 this/these addresses:

FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

NFS - https://www.acquisition.gov/nfs

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.204-7 – System for Award Management. (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (Aug 2020) 52.204-22 – Alternative Line Item Proposal. (Jan 2017)

52.209-2 – Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation

(Nov 2015) 52.209-7 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Oct 2018) 52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jun 2020)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 – Definitions (Jun 2020) 52.203-3 – Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-17 – Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) 52.204-2 – Security Requirements (Aug 1996) 52.204-4 – Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-10 – Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 – System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 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. (Jun 2016) 52.204-25 – Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.209-6 – Protecting the Government's Interests When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, FAR or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020) 52.209-9 – Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.209-10 – Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (Jun 2020) 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.219-28 – Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020) 52.222-50 – Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) 52.223-5 – Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) 52.223-6 – Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-18 – Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.224-1 – Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 – Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.225-1 – Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) 52.225-13 – Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.227-1 – Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) 52.227-14 – Rights in Data-General (May 2014) 52.227-16 – Additional Data Requirements (Jun 1987) 52.229-4 - Federal, State And Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-1 - Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-17 – Interest (May 2014) 52.232-23 – Assignment Of Claims (May 2014) 52.232-25 – Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) 52.232-35 – Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (July 2013) 52.232-39 – Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-1 – Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-3 – Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 – Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.237-2 – Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 – Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.239-1 – Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) 52.242-13 – Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) 52.242-15 – Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) 52.246-4 – Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price (Aug 1996) 52.246-25 – Limitation Of Liability--Services (Feb 1997) 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

1852.203-71 – Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower rights (Aug 2014) 1852.204-76 – Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Jan 2011) 1852.211-70 – Packaging, Handling, and Transportation (Sep 2005) 1852.215-84 – Ombudsman (Nov 2011) 1852.237-72 – Access to Sensitive Information (Jun 2005) 1852.237-73 – Release of Sensitive Information (Jun 2005)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

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

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

or

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

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

or

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

52.209-7 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in

FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

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

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

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

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

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

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

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

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

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

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

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

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

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

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174).

Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

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

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

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

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

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensitive technology"—

Sensitive technology—

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

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

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

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships.

SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that—

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name.

The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), 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.

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, that it □ is, □ is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:____________________________________

(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that–

(i) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: __________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order11246- (1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ has, □ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii) It □ has, □ has not filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ has developed and has on file, □ has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii) It □ has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 http://uscode.house.gov/ U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.

(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)

(1) (i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product.

(ii) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products.

(iii) The terms "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(2) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

LINE ITEM NO. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

[List as necessary]

(3) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25.

(g) (1) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) (A) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or

(iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product.

(B) The terms "Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."

(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements- Israeli Trade Act."

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:

(iii) The Offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American- Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act." The Offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products.

Other Foreign End Products:

(iv) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25.

(2) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate I. If Alternate I to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":

Canadian End Products:

Line Item No.

[List as necessary]

(3) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements- Israeli Trade Act":

Canadian or Israeli End Products:

(4) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate III. If Alternate III to the clause at 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahrainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahrainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:

(5) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(5)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements."

(ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products:

(iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute.

The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are…