RFQ draft1.pdf

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

N0017421R0093 26-Aug-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

301-744-6545

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 10 Sep 2021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

N001749. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ANGELA Y TEJEDA

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

NSWC IHD C02

4081 N. JACKSON RD

BLDG 841

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640-5116

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE N00174 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

NSWC IHD

RECEIVING

4522 MCMAHAN ROAD B116

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640-5125

TEL: 301-744-4221 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,000

NAICS:

334516

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

N0017421R0093

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

POC

The following contacts are provided for this contract:

Contract Administrator: Angela Tejeda Phone Number: (301)744- 6545 E-mail: angela.tejeda@navy.mil

Payments/Invoicing: Comptroller Vendor Pay Phone Number: (301) 744-1762 E-mail: NAVSEA.NSWC.IHEODTDVendorPay@navy.mil

Technical Representative: Emma Skekel Phone Number: (301) 744-5505 E-mail: emma.k.skekel.civ@us.navy.mil

Any concerns regarding your contract, should be directed to the above mentioned personnel, or the Contracting Officer Michelle Reeves, michelle.reeves@navy.mil.

SOW

NSWC IHD Performance Work Statement Purchase of a CamSizer Particle Size & Particle Shape Analyzer

This contract will detail the procurement of a CamSizer X2 XJET System for use with and in support of multiple Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded naval prototypes and congressional programs related to reactive materials.

The particle size and shape analyzer will be purchased by NSWC IHD via contract.

The instrument purchased in this contract is a CamSizer X2 XJET System (110-120V, 60Hz) which includes LED light sources, dual-CCD camera (310 images/second with 4.2 Megapixels per camera), dust and vibration control housing and vacuum, a calibration reticle with calibration certificate, PC operating system and all related software, universal XDRY module, and sample prep splitter. The CamSizer XJET configuration will include a universal dry module with vibrational feeder (110-120V), feed hopper, and hopper holder (D30, SS, 0.5L), as well as an air pressure dispersion mode with adjustable high pressure cartridge (5kPa to 460 kPa), standard SS dispersion nozzle (14mm x 4mm), feed chute and chute holder, and a vacuum with all required accessories. In addition to the physical instrument, this contract will include the basic installation and training service.

This service needs to be performed in-person by a trained CamSizer service engineer.

This purchase will be used for a number of reactive material programs, as it provides shape and size of particles that contribute to combustion reactions of interest. Particle shape and size are significant to the understanding of reactive material combustion regimes, which feeds directly into NSWC IHD high-fidelity modeling programs. Full understanding of material properties directly impacts performance and is imperative for future material applications.

The specific CamSizer model described in this contract mimics the system used by our collaborators, The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The intense workloads of NPS employees combined with the demanding sample sizes provided by NSWC IHD has made it difficult to coordinate analysis of reactive materials. Purchasing a CamSizer for use in-house at NSWC IHD will ensure timely data analysis and remove the need to ship sensitive samples off site. The NPS method of reactive material particle analysis is preferred by both the Navy and the sponsor, ONR. No other entities have been able to provide a full particle size spectrum of collected unreacted fragments with such rigor. This will also aid in other materials-related research investigating particle size and shapes. Specifically, failure analysis investigations could benefit greatly from this instrument.

This contract includes both supplies and service purchases. Procuring this equipment in FY21 is crucial to ensure the progress of this large collaborative effort funded through ONR.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1

CAMSIZER X2 XJET SYSTEM

FFP

Complete CAMSIZER X2 SYSTEM See SOW for requirement.

FOB: Destination VENDOR PART NR: Complete CAMSIZER X2 SYSTEM

PSC CD: 6630

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1

CAMSIZER INSTALLATION AND BASIC TRAINING

FFP

See SOW for requirement.

FOB: Destination VENDOR PART NR: CAMSIZER Installation and Basic Training

PSC CD: 6630

NET AMT

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 0002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 3 wks. ADC 1 NSWC IHD

RECEIVING

4522 MCMAHAN ROAD B116

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640-5125

301-744-4221 FOB: Destination

N00174

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-2 Security Requirements MAR 2021 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification OCT 1998 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

OCT 2020

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

AUG 2020

52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies AUG 1987 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUL 2021 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items

JUL 2021

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations NOV 2020 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification APR 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act APR 1984 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate FEB 2021 52.225-8 Duty-Free Entry OCT 2010 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture AUG 2018 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 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

52.234-1 Industrial Resources Developed Under Title III, Defense Production Act

SEP 2016

52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

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

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation MAR 2016 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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):

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar DFARS: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ NMCARS: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/Pages/NMCARS.aspx

(End of clause)

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.

_____Receiving and Invoice Combo Report_________________________

(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.

___________Destination/Destination___________________________

(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 ____

Issue By DoDAAC ____

Admin DoDAAC** ____

Inspect By DoDAAC ____

Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*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.

___ lynn.tarburton@navy.mil _______________

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

All Vendor Pay invoice questions should be emailed to:

NAVSEA.NSWC.IHEODTDVendorPay@navy.mil

WAWF GAM for invoicing issues: Tammy Winters tammy.winters@navy.mil

E-246-W002 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) A certification of material shall be provided by the Contractor, one (1) copy to accompany the shipment (in the packing list envelope) and (l) copy mailed to arrive at time of receipt of the shipment. Mark all certificates to the attention of Code 00Q.

(b) The certificate shall state compliance of material with drawing specification and contract/order requirements. The certificate shall as a minimum state the company name, contract/order number, drawing or specification number, and date. The certificate shall state, above the signature of a legally authorized representative of the company, the following:

This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.

(c) Failure to provide certification at the time of shipment may result in material being rejected and returned at the contractor's expense.

(d) The certificate shall read as follows:

I certify that on ______ [insert date], the ____ [insert Contractor’s name] furnished the supplies called for by the Order/Contract No._____ via ____ [Carrier] on ________ [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification (part number), and are in the quantity shown on this document.

Date of Execution: ________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________ Typed Name: ____________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________

(End of text)

G-232-H005 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INVOICING (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019)

(a) For other than firm fixed priced contract line item numbers (CLINs), the Contractor agrees to segregate costs incurred under this contract/task order (TO), as applicable, at the lowest level of performance, either at the sub line item number (SLIN) or CLIN level, rather than at the total contract/TO level, and to submit invoices reflecting costs incurred at that level. Supporting documentation in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoices shall include summaries of work charged during the period covered as well as overall cumulative summaries by individual labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of other direct costs (ODCs), materials, and travel, by technical instruction (TI), SLIN, or CLIN level. For other than firm fixed price subcontracts, subcontractors are also required to provide labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of ODCs, materials, and travel invoiced. Supporting documentation may be encrypted before submission to the prime contractor for WAWF invoice submittal.

Subcontractors may email encryption code information directly to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Should the subcontractor lack encryption capability, the subcontractor may also email detailed supporting cost information directly to the Contracting Officer and COR; or other method as agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Contractors submitting payment requests and receiving reports to WAWF using either Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) shall separately send an email notification to the COR and Contracting Officer on the same date they submit the invoice in WAWF. No payments shall be due if the contractor does not provide the COR and Contracting Officer email notification as required herein.

G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (NAVSEA) (JUL 2021)

(a) The policy of this activity is to schedule periods of reduced operations or shutdown during holiday periods.

Deliveries will not be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays except as specifically requested by the [insert activity name]. All goods or services attempted to be delivered on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday without specific instructions from the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative will be returned to the contractor at the contractor’s expense with no cost or liability to the U.S. Government.

(b) The federal Government observes public Holidays that have been established under 5 U.S.C. 6103. The actual date of observance for each of the holidays, for a specific calendar year, may be obtained from the OPM website at OPM.GOV or by using the following direct link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/.

(c) Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal and Closure of Government Facilities. When a Government facility has a delayed opening, is closed or Federal employees are dismissed early (due to severe weather, security threat, security exercise, or a facility related problem) that prevents personnel from working, onsite contractor personnel regularly assigned to work at that facility shall follow the same reporting and/or departure directions given to Government personnel. The contractor shall not direct charge to the contract for such time off, but shall follow parent company policies regarding taking leave (administrative or other). Non-essential contractor personnel, who are not required to remain at or report to the facility, shall follow their parent company policy regarding whether they should go/stay home or report to another company facility. Subsequent to an early dismissal, delayed opening, or during periods of inclement weather, onsite contractors should monitor the OPM website as well as radio and television announcements before departing for work to determine if the facility is closed or operating on a delayed arrival basis.

(d) When Federal employees are excused from work due to a holiday or a special event (that is unrelated to severe weather, a security threat, or a facility related problem), on site contractors shall continue working established work hours or take leave in accordance with parent company policy. Those contractor employees who take leave shall not direct charge the non-working hours to the contract. Contractors are responsible for predetermining and disclosing their charging practices for early dismissal, delayed openings, or closings in accordance with the FAR, applicable cost accounting standards, and the company’s established policy and procedures. Contractors shall follow their disclosed charging practices during the contract period of performance, and shall not follow any verbal directions to the contrary. The Contracting Officer will make the determination of cost allowability for time lost due to facility closure in accordance with FAR, applicable Cost Accounting Standards, and the Contractor's established accounting policy and procedures.

(e) If you intend to visit the Contracts Office, it is advised that you call for an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

(f) The hours of operation are as follows:

AREA FROM TO

Receiving Bldg. 116 0730-1130 and 1230-1530

(g) All deliveries to the Receiving Officer, Receiving Bldg. 116, shall be made Monday through Friday from 0730- 1130am to 1230- 1530 pm, local time. Deliveries will not be accepted after 3:30 pm. No deliveries will be accepted on federal government holidays.

VPP

Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)

1. Voluntary Protection Program:

1.1. In August 2006, Indian Head Division (IHD) Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) was nominated to participate in the DoD Voluntary Protection Program Center of Excellence Implementation Initiative of the Defense Safety Oversight Council (DSOC). The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1982 to recognize and promote effective worksite-based safety and health management systems. IHD NSWC, through the utilization of VPP, desires to be a model of safety and health excellence. VPP's emphasis on trust and cooperation between OSHA, the employer, employees, employees representatives, and contractors complements the Agency's enforcement activity but does not take its place. All parties, including Contractors, are to work together to identify and resolve any safety and health problems that may arise, yet obtain Contracting Officer approval of any changes that would impact the terms of the contract. IHD NSWC as the VPP participant develops and implements systems to effectively identify, evaluate, prevent, and control occupational hazards so that injuries and illnesses to employees and contractors are prevented. Contractor and sub-contractor personnel are subject to occupational safety and health oversight. This oversight will be accomplished by IHD NSWC personnel and Contracting Officers. Contractors, sub-contractors, and their employees, while in performance of a contractual action on-site within the geographical boundaries of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, shall be subject to the requirements of the IHDIVNAVSURFWARCENINST 5100.22, "Safety Manual" regardless of the type or duration of the contract. Chapter 13 of the

IHDIVNAVSURFWARCENINST

5100.22, "Safety Manual", entitled "Contractor Safety" is provided as Attachment 8. Appendix 13-A, of the chapter 13 entitled "Contractor Safety Requirements When Performing Work at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, MD" shall be signed by the Contractor prior to commencement of services on-site at NSF Indian Head. The Contractor shall maintain one signed copy for future reference in educating its personnel and sub-contractors. A second signed copy shall be provided to the Contracting Officer to be maintained in the contract file. If an occupational safety or health related injury or illness occurs during the performance or as a result of this contractual action, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as soon as practicable, who will notify the Safety Office and the Contracting Officer.

1.2 In support of VPP and in compliance with Chapter 13 of the Safety Manual, entitled "Contractor Safety," all Contractors performing on-site at NSF Indian Head shall comply with the following:

1.2.1 Public Law 91-596 (and Amendments), also known as the Occupational Safety and Act of 1970, establishes that all employers, including Contractors, are responsible, as far as possible, for providing every employee a safe and healthful working environment. All employers, including Contractors, shall conform to the standards as issued by OSHA. Contractors are responsible for complying with safety requirements specified in the contract as well as all Federal, State, and local safety and security regulations.

Non-compliance may be cause for the removal of a Contractor or any Contractor employee from the activity and such non-compliance may form the basis for contractual action, up to and including termination for default.

1.2.2 Contractor personnel shall participate in basic safety awareness and hazard identification training offered by the Government activity at the work area they are supporting. Contractors performing on-site shall attend area weekly safety meetings and annual safety stand-downs, as determined by the COR.

1.3 The best Safety and Health Programs involve every level of the organization, instilling a safety culture that reduces accidents for workers and improves the bottom line for managers. When Safety and Health are part of the organization and a way of life, everyone wins. IHD NSWC is committed to safety excellence. The Contractor shall familiarize itself with the IHDIVNAVSURFWARCENINST 5100.22, "Safety Manual," Appendix 13-C entitled "OSHA Voluntary Protection program (VPP) Fundamentals Training for Contractors".

2. Contractor On Site Training:

2.1 A Contractor providing support on-site at any IHD NSWC site may be required to have its on-site Contractor personnel participate in training covering rules, practices, procedures, equipment and systems, as needed, based on the type of support being provided. This training may include, but is not limited to: Operation Security training (OPSEC); Personally Identifiable Information training; DoD Information Assurance Awareness training; Information Technology Security; Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) training; and Personnel Security training.

2.1.2 This training will be provided at no cost by the IHD NSWC site and will take place on-site during normal contract working hours without any additional compensation for the Contractor. This training does not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to train its employees in such areas as environment, health, safety, security, sexual harassment, ethics, etc. to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and DoD Regulations.