RFQ Combined Synopsis_M62613-23-Q-0007.pdf

RFQ Combined Synopsis

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is not a small business set-aside. Therefore, any responsible source may submit a quote. This is an OCONUS requirement: FAR 19.000(b) applies. The NAICS code is 624190.

This solicitation M62613-23-Q-0007 incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 20221219. THIS NOTICE CONSTITUTES THE ONLY

SOLICITATION.

52.212-1 ADDENDUM TO INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV

2021)

Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors. The quote shall contain all requested products as the contract award will be made in aggregate. Therefore, any quote received without all products priced will be considered non-responsive.

Offerors are instructed to completely fill out the attached coversheet and return it along with your quote. Quotes submitted without the required coversheet will not be evaluated nor considered for award.

Offerors shall submit their response to this RFQ via email hiroyuki.takeda.ja@usmc.mil no later than the Response Date: 17 Feb 2023, 03:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST).

All questions must be submitted via email to hiroyuki.takeda.ja@usmc.mil and cc joseph.estrella@usmc.mil no later than 10 Feb 2023, 03:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST)..

Requirement, Clauses, and Provisions, and Misc Information.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TRADITIONAL CHRISTTIAN SERVICE PIANIST

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Traditional Christian Service Pianist is contracted to select songs and provide instrumentation for worship and special music for the Traditional Christian Service aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI).

2. OBJECTIVE: To assist Chaplain(s) assigned to MCASI in the delivery of Traditional Christian worship ministry to authorized users of the MCASI Command Religious Program (CRP).

3. SCOPE OF WORK / CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: Non-personal services. The Contractor shall select music and provide instrumentation/ start song vocal for Traditional Christian worship at MCASI.

Contractor Personnel shall perform the specific tasks in accordance with this Performance Work Statement under the supervision of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative and guidance of the Traditional Christian Service chaplain. Contractor shall reside in a commuting area to MCAS Iwakuni Chapel.

Contractor is not allowed to work virtually and has to physically be in for plays.

4. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to select songs for services with an emphasis on Traditional Christian worship music including music for holiday services.

b. Proficient pianist that can provide music for worship. As Contractor is required to start worship songs with singing, ability to sing is helpful but not required.

c. Demonstrates past experience playing piano in a church or chapel setting.

d. Chaplain’s recommendation letter.

e. At least 18 years of age.

f. Be able to speak conversational English.

g. Willing to be or already active in the Traditional Christian Service MCASI Chapel community.

4.1 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Be able to function comfortably in a religiously diverse environment where people of other denominations and religions share the use of military chapels and worship spaces.

b. Be experienced with computers and software, to include Microsoft Word and e-mail.

c. Possess a civilian, working e-mail account.

d. Maintain a professional attitude and present a neat personal appearance at all times.

5. GENERAL TASKS:

The Contractor shall provide MCASI CRP Traditional Christian Service worship under the direction of the Chaplain.

5.1 SPECIFIC TASKS:

a. Select songs, play piano, and start songs with vocal for the Traditional Christian Service for at least forty

(40) group rehearsals/practices per year. Such rehearsals/practices shall be scheduled in coordination with the MCAS Iwakuni Chapel Coordinating Chaplain/COR. These sessions shall normally last no more than 30 minutes. Music selection will be approved by the Chaplain presiding over the service.

b. Select songs, play piano, and start songs with vocal for the Traditional Christian Service for at least forty

(40) Sundays per year. A “regular service” shall be defined as a regularly scheduled religious event, such as weekly Sunday worship services that commences with an invocation/opening prayer and ends with a benediction/closing prayer. Such services normally last approximately 60 minutes.

c. Select songs, play piano, and start songs with vocal for no more than three (3) rehearsals for special services per year. A "special service" shall be any additional religious celebration that is not a regular service, as defined above. Such "special services" include but are not limited to special religious celebrations at Christmas, Easter, and other Christian holy days, memorial and funeral observances, and Command Religious Program functions. These special services shall normally last (ninety) 90 minutes.

The officiating Chaplain/COR shall provide the date and time of these special services to the Contractor.

(Note: weddings are not special services.)

d. Select songs, play piano, and start songs with vocal Select songs, play piano, and start songs with vocal for no more than three (3) special services. A "special service" shall be any additional religious celebration that is not a regular service, as defined above. Such "special services" include but are not limited to special religious celebrations at Christmas, Easter, and other Christian holy days, memorial and funeral observances, and Command Religious Program functions. These special services shall normally last (ninety) 90 minutes. The officiating Chaplain/COR shall provide the date and time of these special services to the Contractor. (Note: weddings are not special services.)

Special Worship Practices 5 Special Worship Services 5 Administrative 6

Total Job 120

g. Become familiar with the basic Navy/Marine Corps instructions which provide guidance for a CRP, to include but not limited to:

i. SECNAVINST 1730.7D - Religious Ministry Support in the Department of the Navy

ii. SECNAVINST 1730.8 (Series) - Accommodation of Religious Practices

iii. MCO 1730.6F- Religious Ministry in the Marine Corps

iv. MCASO P1730.1 (Series) Command Religious Program Standard Operating Procedures

7.2 THE GOVERNMENT SHALL:

a. Coordinate musical tempos and instrument volumes with the Contractor as needed for the service.

b. Coordinate with the Contractor and provide up to six (6) days lead time for musical selections requiring advance preparation by the Contractor.

c. Provide information regarding routine music requirements and service schedules five (5) days prior to the event.

d. Provide notification of time and location changes at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the service.

e. Provide to the Contractor all the necessary musical equipment (i.e. organ, piano, printed music, etc.)

required by this contract in good working order and in a timely manner.

f. Provide access and use of office equipment required for worship services: office copy machine, computer, printer, etc. If eligible, the Contractor will be supplied with a CAC for use on government computers. If not, the contractor will have use, at a minimum, of the office copy machine for production of materials needed for worship.

g. Review performance of the Contractor and submit performance reports to COR or Contracting Officer as required.

8. EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES/ MATERIALS:

a. The Government will provide all necessary equipment, supplies and materials to the Contractor.

Nevertheless, the Contractor may submit requests for service-related material that will enhance the service.

Such requests will be submitted to the appropriate chaplain/Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who will be solely responsible for approving/disapproving them. All requests are subject to availability of Government funds and thus may be disapproved. Failure on the part of the Government to approve any such request does not relieve the Contractor from performing his/her duties under this contract.

b. Reimbursement cannot be made for any items purchased personally by the Contractor, even if related to the performance of his/her duties.

c. Items purchased with Government funds at the request of the Contractor remain the property of the Government.

9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The performance period of this contract is as follows:

a. Basic Year Contract: 1 Mar 2023 to 29 Feb 2024

b. Option Year One: 1 Mar 2024 to 28 Feb 2025

c. Option Year Two: 1 Mar 2025 to 28 Feb 2026

d. Option Year Three: 1 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2027

e. Option Year Four: 1 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2028

10. LOCATION: The primary facilities for the services provided will located aboard MCASI. The contractor, upon assignment by the Government Representative, shall provide services in any chapel or approved facility located within the confines of MCASI or other facilities as directed by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

11. LEAVE AND TEMPORARY ABSENCE:

a. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or Government Representative at least ten (10) working days in advance for all planned absences. Regular leave dates will not conflict with any portion of this contract, e.g., program dates. In the event of illness/emergency leave, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative as soon as the situation becomes known.

b. Regardless of reason for absence, the Contractor is responsible for all contracted services. As such, the

Contractor will ensure qualified and suitable replacement is provided. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for any compensation to replacement.

c. The government has no responsibility regarding procurement or payment of replacement services,

12. PAYMENT:

a. The Contractor shall submit an invoice on the first (1st) Monday of the next month following end of the month in which the services were rendered. If this day is a federal holiday, the invoice will be submitted on Tuesday.

b. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all invoices are submitted in a timely manner.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

a. Background Checks: Federally mandated background checks will be performed in accordance with Public Law 101-647, Section 231 (Crime Control Act of 1990) and Department of Defense Instruction 1402.5 (dtd 19 Jun 93), Criminal History Background Checks on all individuals working with this contract. The Contractor shall initiate all required forms and necessary information for the background check. These forms shall be submitted by the Contractor to the required sources. Background checks must be completed prior to personnel performing assigned duties under this contract.

b. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a National Agency Check plus Written Inquires and Credit Check (NACI) or equivalent for all individuals performing under this contract. This background check will require the completion of the SF-85 or SF-85P forms. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with these background checks. The Contractor shall ensure that these background checks are completed prior to personnel performing assigned duties under this contract.

c. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in Boyers, PA is recommended to process the background checks. In addition, it is recommended to use JPAS so background checks can be verified upon completion.

d. Identification and Base Passes. The Contractor shall obtain identification cards and base passes.

Application shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer or designated representative. At the time of application, Security Forces may conduct a background check on the Contractor. Upon termination of employment, the Contractor shall return identification cards and base passes to Security Forces within 24 hours.

e. The Contractor may make use of such worship and spaces as are needed in the conduct of this position.

Space usage will be scheduled in advance of the activity per chapel building usage procedures.

f. The Contractor shall establish and implement a method of ensuring that all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced. These keys may not used by or loaned to any other person. The Contractor shall report immediately the loss of any keys. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys.

g. The Government may, at its option, require the Contractor to replace lost keys or to reimburse the Government for the re-keying or replacement of locks as a result of keys having been lost by the Contractor. In the event that a master key is lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall be responsible for the total cost of replacing all locks and keys for that system.

14. QUALITY CONTROL:

a. Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program with the chaplain to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from reoccurring. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Section 16, Performance Requirement Summary (PRS). The PRS is a living document and may change throughout the life of the contract to ensure contract standards are met.

b. Should the Contractor find a deficiency, they are to notify the chaplain immediately and implement the procedures to correct it. The Contractor shall record the incident and meet with the chaplain no more than 30 days after the incident. The chaplain will inspect that all corrective actions have been taken.

15. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

a. The Chaplain or the Government Representative may evaluate the Contractor’s performance any time during the duration of this contract. Inspections shall be conducted with the intent of verifying compliance with contract requirements and performance.

b. The assessment/evaluation methods, in concert with the Contractor quality control procedures, will assure the government of satisfactory contractor performance. The chaplain or the Government Representative may use the Contractor’s PRS as the basis for their evaluations. When observations by the chaplain or Government Representative indicates a defective performance by the Contractor, the Government Representative shall inform the Contractor that they have thirty (30) days to correct the deficiency.

Disputes between the chaplain and Contractor personnel over performance standards shall be referred to the Government Representative for final determination.

c. Acceptable Performance. Acceptable performance is achieved when performance meets or exceeds the minimum contract performance standard(s).

d. Unacceptable Performance. Unacceptable performance exists when the Contractor does not meet the minimum contract performance standard(s). Unacceptable performance will be discussed by the chaplain with the Government Representative regarding corrective actions for the Contractor.

e. Government Representative is

16. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY:

Task Performance Objective

PWS

Reference

Performance Threshold

Surveillance Method

Incentive

Musical Proficiency

Play piano for worship with proficiency, ability to sing is beneficial

Para 4 (a,b,c), 5.1 (g)

Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of responsibility.

Customer Survey, Staff observation

Exercise Option Year.

Worship Planning

Plan worship music appropriate to service, songs relevant to worship needs of congregation.

Para 4 (a,c),

5.1 (g),

7.1 (a)

Majority of congregation engaged in worship.

Customer Survey, Chaplain input, Staff Observation

Exercise Option Year.

Provide piano for worship rehearsals & performance

Play piano in style suited to songs selected for rehearsal & performance

Para 5,

5.1 (all),

7.1 (a)

Instrumentation provided for services that enables congregants expression of worship

Customer Survey, Chaplain input

Exercise Option Year.

Communication Maintain Communication with worship team, chaplain, and COR/ Command Chaplain.

Para 4 (f),

4.1 (c), 6 (c), 7.1 (c), 11 (a)

Weekly communication at a minimum.

Customer Survey, Chaplain input, Staff Observation

Exercise Option Year.

Professionalism Contractor will be punctual to all rehearsals, services, meetings and programs; will dress appropriately and carry him/herself as a professional.

Para 4.1 (d),

5.1 (g)

Professional in appearance, language and attitude.

Customer Survey, Chaplain input, Staff Observation

Exercise Option Year.

Administration Work products submitted in timely manner to include invoices, space/ calendar reservations, supply requests, etc.

Para 4.1 (b), 6 (all),

7.1 (b, d, e) 11 (a), 12 (a), 14 (all)

Invoices submitted at 1st of month, other items as needed, within SOP for staff, eg:

space reservations made 7 days or more prior to event.

Chaplain input, Staff Observation

Exercise Option Year.

(End of Performance Work Statement)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 120 Job Traditional Christian Service Pianist

FFP

The Contractor shall select music and provide instrumentation to start song vocal for Traditional Christian worship in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI).

Specify JPY or USD.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M022093255665

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M022093255665

PSC CD: G099

NET AMT

1001 120 Job OPTION Traditional Christian Service Pianist

FFP

The Contractor shall select music and provide instrumentation to start song vocal for Traditional Christian worship in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI).

Specify JPY or USD.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M022093255665

2001 120 Job OPTION Traditional Christian Service Pianist

FFP

The Contractor shall select music and provide instrumentation to start song vocal for Traditional Christian worship in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI).

Specify JPY or USD.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M022093255665

3001 120 Job OPTION Traditional Christian Service Pianist

FFP

The Contractor shall select music and provide instrumentation to start song vocal for Traditional Christian worship in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI).

Specify JPY or USD.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M022093255665

4001 120 Job OPTION Traditional Christian Service Pianist

FFP

The Contractor shall select music and provide instrumentation to start song vocal for Traditional Christian worship in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCASI).

Specify JPY or USD.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M022093255665

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-MAR-2023 TO

29-FEB-2024

N/A COMMAND CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE

MS SHIORI MINATO

CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE

PSC 561 BOX 1879

APO 936310-0019

253-4393 FOB: Destination

M02209

1001 POP 01-MAR-2024 TO

28-FEB-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 01-MAR-2025 TO

28-FEB-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 01-MAR-2026 TO

28-FEB-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 01-MAR-2027 TO

29-FEB-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 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 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2022

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

DEC 2022

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-50 Alt I Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) Alternate I MAR 2015 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version And Translation Of

Contract

FEB 2000

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

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

NOV 2021

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

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

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

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

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

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.222-7002 Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English JUN 1997 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense

Contractors Outside the United States

JUN 2015

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--

Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

DEC 2022

252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items DEC 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

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

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

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

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter/offeror (Contractor) whose quote/offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.

(a)(1) The basis for award is PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS per FAR 13.106-1(a)(2).

(a)(2) Evaluation procedures per FAR 13.106-2(b)

All quotations or offers will be ranked in order of lowest price to highest price. The lowest-priced quote shall be evaluated first. If the lowest-priced quote/quoter; (i) conforms to all matters with respect to the solicitation; (ii) has satisfactory past performance and; (iii) provides a fair and reasonable price: then no other quotes/quoters will be evaluated for award.

Conforming to all matters with respect to the solicitation:

Quotes/Quoters must clearly demonstrate the quoted items meet or exceed the salient characteristics or extended description of supplies/services; must address each general and performance requirement with respect to the Performance Work Statement; must specify delivery dates; and must meet all the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Past Performance:

The apparent successful, prospective contractor shall have satisfactory past performance. Past Performance shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)(ii) and DFARS 213.106-2(b)(i). Contractors with a rating in the bottom 5% will be deemed “Unacceptable”. Contractors without a record of relevant past performance history may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably for its past performance history. Contractors are encouraged to submit letters of recommendation from other U.S. contracts

Price:

Before making the award, the Contracting Officer will use FAR 13.106-3(a) to determine that the apparent successful, prospective contractor proposed price is fair and reasonable.

(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) Due to the interrelationship of supplies and/or services to be provided hereunder, the Government reserves the right to make a single award to the Offeror whose offer is considered in the best interest of the Government, price and other factors considered. Therefore, Offerors proposing less than the entire effort specified herein may be determined to be unacceptable.

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

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2018-

O0021) (DEC 2022)

(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, 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.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clauses of this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b) (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) 52.203-19, 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 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).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii)(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).

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

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

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

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xx) 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).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 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)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(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 60 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 66 months.

52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (FEB 2000)

If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to United States currency using JP 109.7015 in effect as follows:

(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the date of bid opening.

(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures--

(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on initial offers; otherwise

(2) On the date specified for receipt of proposal revisions.

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

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 this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

252.229-7001 TAX RELIEF (APR 2020)

(a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor's government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price:

NAME OF TAX: (Offeror Insert) RATE (PERCENTAGE): (Offeror Insert)

(b) Invoices submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract shall be exclusive of all taxes or duties for which relief is available. The Contractor's invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged.

(c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government's exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract.

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232- 7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

_______________INVOICE 2 in 1_____________________________________________

(Contracting Officer: Insert either “Invoice 2in1” or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0721 Issue By DoDAAC M62613 Admin DoDAAC** M62613 Inspect By DoDAAC LEAVE BLANK

Ship To Code M02209 Ship From Code LEAVE BLANK Mark For Code M02209 Service Approver (DoDAAC) M02209 Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) M02209 Accept at Other DoDAAC LEAVE BLANK LPO DoDAAC M02209 DCAA Auditor DoDAAC NOT ACCEPTABLE Other DoDAAC(s) NOT ACCEPTABLE

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”) (**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

Ms. Yuko Okubo and Mr. Hikaru Kifune can be reached at telephone number 011.81.827.79.6648 or 6653, e-mail;

iwakunilogistics-co@usmc mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

LOCAL CLAUSES

CONCILIATION

Any disagreement arising under this contract which is not resolved by the parties to this contract may be submitted to the U.S. Japan Joint Committee fro Conciliation in accordance with paragraph 10, Article XVIII, of the Status of Forces agreement under Article VI, of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and security between Japan and the United States of America.

Recourse to the Joint Committee for…