RFQ N42158-21-Q-E075.docx

N4215821QE075

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide the rental per the following requirements:

May 3, 2021 through August 31, 2021.

B.1 The Contractor shall provide all required personnel information to obtain security accesses to the NNSY/NOB Norfolk and shall maintain same for the duration of this Contract. The personnel information shall be turned over to the NNSY Delivery Point of Contact of section H below.

C.18 Shall be compatible with the NNSY/NOB Norfolk furnished THOF-500E-T-500 lugged output cables (4 per phase). If mechanical lug connections are provided, they shall be sized for 500MCM (4 per phase).

Standby Power

Prime Power

Base Load Continuous Operating Power (COP)

Standby Power

Prime Power

Base Load Continuous Operating Power (COP)

D.2 Provide all equipment parts requiring repair or replacement under circumstances of normal equipment wear and tear at no additional charge.

D.2.1 The equipment shall arrive at the NNSY with all equipment fluids (engine oil, coolant, etc.) at their proper levels.

D.2.2 The equipment shall arrive at the NNSY with all onboard fuel tank(s) fully fueled (if their capacities are less than 500 gallons each). All external fuel tank(s) present to meet the requirements of section C.10 above shall remain empty.

D.4 Providing personnel and truck drivers that are able to meet the badging and security requirements of the NNSY/NOB Norfolk. Contracted personnel shall be United States Citizens. Foreign Nationals shall not be allowed to enter the NNSY/NOB Norfolk.

D.5 Conspicuously posting contact information for equipment service/repair directly on the equipment. The contact information shall be packaged to withstand being located in an outdoor environment.

D.6 Dispatching a representative in response to a service request to repair and/or replace the equipment within 4-hours of notification by the NNSY/NOB Norfolk at no additional charge whether the request is placed during normal business hours, or outside of normal business hours.

D.6.1 All travel associated with repair/replacement of equipment shall be included.

D.6.2 Replacing the equipment within 12-hours of initial notification if repairs cannot be made to the existing equipment.

D.6.3 Observe section G.1 below. When the equipment is required to be removed to the Contractor’s facility for repair or replacement the Contractor shall be responsible for loss or damage from the time the equipment leaves the NNSY/NOB Norfolk until the equipment is returned to the NNSY/NOB Norfolk.

D.9 Validating with the NNSY Points of Contact of sections H and I below that the equipment is in accordance with the requirements of this Statement of Work upon delivery.

D.10 To be present during initial paralleling of the equipment with a ship’s electric plant.

D.10.1 All travel associated with testing of the equipment with a ship shall be included.

D.10.2 Modifying the equipment, as required, to allow paralleling it with a ship’s electric plant.

D.11 Observe section C.19 above. To provide written documentation of the operational parameters of the equipment prior to awarding the Contract. Written documentation shall include the Technical Manual, allowable hours of operation (for example, 100-hours, 250-hours, unlimited, etc.) at specified ratings (for example, Standby Power, Prime Power, Base Load Continuous Operating Power (COP), etc.), Burn Rate, and Run Time data.

D.12 To provide assistance with electrically connecting output cables and providing for disconnect/reconnect of any electrical components that require access into equipment cabinets. Voltage and phase rotation checks shall be performed on-site to verify proper connection of output cabling.

D.12.1 All travel associated with performing verification of loading, voltage, and phase rotation checks shall be included.D.13 Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.102-1(a) (latest revision) entitled “Safety”: Contractors are hereby informed that either their employees or representatives present on property under the NNSY’s/NOB Norfolk’s cognizance shall follow Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements in addition to the “NNSY Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) Program Manual” NAVSHIPYDNORINST P5090.2 (latest revision) requirements, or safety requirements for the site specific location of this Contract.

D.13.1 Contractors and Non-NNSY/Non-NOB Norfolk Government Agencies (NNGAs) are hereby informed that either their employees or representatives present on property under the NNSY’s/NOB Norfolk’s cognizance shall follow Federal OSHA requirements for Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) in accordance with 29 CFR 1915.89 (latest revision) and shall follow HEC procedures as identified in “NAVSEA Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Control Manual for Naval Shipyards” (OSHECM) Chapter 250 (latest revision), when performing work under this Contract.

D.13.1.1 A web copy of 29 CFR 1915.89 (latest revision) may be obtained by using the following link and then clicking on “e-CFR” to the right of “GPO Source:”

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1915/1915.89

D.13.1.2 A PDF copy of OSHECM Chapter 250 (latest revision) may be obtained by using the following link and entering “Chapter 250” in the search field:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/shipyards/norfolk/default.aspx

D.13.2 All HEC work to be performed by Contractors and NNGAs requires that the NNSY Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) and/or Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) be notified of the HEC scope of work prior to starting work. Any changes or deviations in the initial scope of HEC work requires the NNSY TPOCs and/or CORs to be informed of the changes/deviations.

D.13.3 Appendix 250.B-1 through B-3 of OSHECM Chapter 250 (latest revision) for multiple employer work identifies when Contractors and NNGAs are required to assign their Lockout/Tags-Plus Coordinator (LOTC) to coordinate HEC work with the cognizant NNSY/NOB Norfolk LOTC.

D.13.4 HEC lock(s) shall be provided by the Contractor or NNGA for their employees use. The HEC lock(s) shall have red bodies with name labels or nametags affixed, identifying who installed the HEC lock(s) and a point of contact telephone number. All HEC lock name labels and nametags shall be made of materials that withstand the environment to which they are exposed. HEC tags used for Tags-Plus HEC work shall be provided by the cognizant NNSY/NOB Norfolk LOTC to the Contractor or NNGA for their use if machinery, equipment, or systems (MES) cannot be locked out. OSHECM Chapter 250 (latest revision) Tags-Plus procedures shall be strictly followed.

D.13.5 Names and contact information for the NNSY/NOB Norfolk LOTCs and/or the Facility Custodian shall be provided by the NNSY TPOCs and/or CORs of sections I and K below.

E. Equipment Lifting Requirements:

E.1 The equipment shall be outfitted with suitable attachments for overhead lifting.

E.1.3.1 A PDF copy of NAVFAC P-307 (latest revision) may be obtained by using the following link:

https://www.navfac.navy.mil/navfac_worldwide/specialty_centers/ncc/about_us/resources/p307.html

E.1.4 Each lifting attachment shall be conspicuously marked in a contrasting color “Lift Here”. Letters shall have a minimum height of 1-inch.

E.2 The equipment shall be marked in a prominent location with the gross weight. Fuel tank(s) shall be marked with the empty and full weight (or alternatively the empty weight and working load limit). Marking shall be upper case letters of a contrasting color, with a minimum height of 1-inch. Marking shall include the units of “POUNDS”.

E.3 The equipment shall be provided with a lifting sketch/rigging diagram that meets the requirements below.

E.3.1 The lifting sketch/rigging diagram shall detail any specific requirements and/or configurations that shall be met prior to lifting (for example, “engage swing lock”, “tilt mast back fully”, “rotate lifting basket over side”, “utilize 10 feet minimum length slings”, “spreader beam required”, etc.).

F. Lifting Sketch/Rigging Diagram Requirements:

F.1 The lifting sketch/rigging diagram, as a minimum, shall identify the following:

F.1.1 The weight of the load.

F.1.2 The location of the center of gravity.

F.1.3 The minimum crane capacity.

F.1.4 The minimum capacity/length of slings.

F.1.5 The minimum capacity of other standard rigging gear.

F.1.6 The attachment (lifting) points for the load.

F.1.6.1 The attachment points for multiple leg lifts shall be sized such that each attachment point can support one-half the load’s weight at the anticipated lift angle.

F.1.6.2 The attachment point for single leg lifts shall be sized such that the attachment point can support the entire load’s weight.

F.1.9.1 "D" represents the diameter of the object the sling passes over.

F.1.9.2 "d" represents the diameter of the sling.

F.1.9.3 Table 14-2 of NAVFAC P-307 (latest revision) lists efficiency factors at various D/d ratios.

F.1.10 Components in each handling assembly shall be sized based on the worst-case distribution of loads.

F.1.11.1 The proper material is being used.

PICKUP/REMOVAL OF RENTAL UNITS:

Unless otherwise notified by NAVSEA Contracting, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Code 411, rental/lease unit(s) shall be picked-up (removed) by Contractor on the morning after expiration of the established contract period of performance. In the event that this date occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or a recognized Federal Holiday, the contractor may make the appropriate arrangements to pick-up the equipment on the first working day following the expiration of the contract at no additional cost to the Government.

If any difficulty is experienced in picking-up (removing) unit(s), the Contractor MUST immediately request the Contract Specialist’s direction by contacting Chad Godwin, phone # 757-967-2923, email: chad.godwin@navy.mil.

A Contractor’s failure to follow the above instructions regarding pick-up/removal of rental units will relieve the Government of any liability for further charges for the equipment.

SAFETY

"Per FAR 22.102-1(a) entitled "Safety", Contractors are hereby informed that their employees or representatives present on property under Norfolk Naval Shipyard cognizance must follow Federal and State OSHA requirements and Norfolk Naval Shipyard OSHE Program Manual, NAVSHIPYDNORINST P5090.2 requirements or safety requirements for site specific location of the contract.

1. Contractors and Non-NNSY Government Agencies (NNGAs) are hereby informed that their employees or representatives present on property under Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) cognizance must adhere to Federal OSHA requirements for hazardous energy control IAW 29 CFR 1915.89 and must follow Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) procedures as identified in NAVSEA’s Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Corporate Manual (OSHECM) Chapter 250 (latest revision), when performing work under NNSY contract. All HEC work to be performed by Contractors and NNGAs requires that NNSY Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) and/or Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) be notified of the HEC scope of work prior to starting work. Any changes or deviations in the initial scope of HEC work requires the NNSY TPOCs and/or CORs be informed of the change/deviation. Appendix 250.B-1 through B-3 of OSHECM Chapter 250 for multiple employer work identifies when Contractors and NNGAs are required to assign their Lockout/Tags-Plus Coordinator (LOTC) to coordinate HEC work with the cognizant NNSY LOTC. HEC locks shall be provided by the contractor or NNGA for their employees use. The HEC locks shall have red bodies with name labels or name tags affixed, identifying who installed the HEC lock(s) and a point of contact telephone number. HEC lock name labels and tags must be made of materials that will hold up to the environment to which they are exposed. HEC tags used for Tags-Plus HEC work shall be provided by the cognizant NNSY LOTC to the contractor or NNGA for their use if machinery, equipment, or systems (MES) cannot be locked out. OSHECM Chapter 250 Tags-Plus procedures will be strictly followed.

1. Contractors and NNGA’s may obtain electronic copies of OSHECM Chapter 250 (latest revision) and access the OSHA 1915.89 web site by using the following link to NNSY’s public access web site: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/shipyards/norfolk/default.aspx

1. Names and contact information for NNSY LOTCs and/or the Facility Custodian will be provided by NNSY TPOC and/or CORs set forth elsewhere in this award document.”

DBIDS:

• Any new contractor, vendor or supplier requesting base access AFTER 31 May 2017 will be required to obtain a DBIDS credential. NCACS credentials will no longer be issued.

• Only DBIDS credentials will be issued to ALL contractors, vendors and suppliers seeking base access AFTER 14 August 2017.

Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) increases installation security and communications by receiving frequent database updates on changes to personnel/credential status, law enforcement warrants, lost/stolen cards, and force protection conditions. The system provides a continuous vetting anytime the DBIDS card is scanned at an installation entry point.

If you currently have a Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) card, the following is required to get a DBIDS credential:

1. Present your NCACS Card and a completed copy of the SECNAV FORM 5512/1 to the base Visitor Control Center representative.

1. The VCC will pull up your information in the computer, ensuring all information is current and correct.

1. Once your information is validated, a temporary DBIDS credential is provided.

1. Your temporary credential will have an expiration date, prior to which you will need to obtain your permanent DBIDS credential (~ 90 days).

1. For each additional U.S. Navy installation to which you need access, the first time you visit you only need to bring your DBIDS credential and statement of purpose for base access when arriving at the Visitor Control Center.

1. The representative will enter base access authorization and then you may proceed to work.

If you do NOT have an NCACS Card, the following is required to obtain a DBIDS credential:

· Present a letter or official document from my government sponsoring organization that provides the purpose for your access.

· Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license.

· Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check.

· Upon completion of the background check, the Visitor Control Center representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, finger prints, base restrictions, and several other assessments; after all this is done, you will be provided with your new DBIDS credential.

· You may now proceed to work.

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT OBTAINING A DBIDS CARD, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BASE VISITOR CONTROL CENTER. INFORMATION IS ALSO PROVIDED AT: www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html One-Day Passes. Participation in the DBIDS is not mandatory, and if the Contractor chooses to not participate, the Contractor's personnel will have to obtain daily passes, be subject to daily mandatory vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining daily passes or added vehicle inspections incurred by non-participants in the DBIDS.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE (PED):

In accordance with COMSUBLANT/COMSUBPACINST 2075.1C, the use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) while in or on Department of Navy Submarine spaces are prohibited. A portable electronic device (PED) is defined as any non-stationary electronic apparatus with singular or multiple capabilities of, but not limited to recording, storing, and/or transmitting data, voice, video, or photo images (e.g., cell phones, laptops, tablets and wearable devices such as fitness bands and smart watches).

AFTER HOURS BASE ACCESS:

Contractors are to go to Gate 15 (within the NNSY) and inform the guards that they are to provide services/support via contract N42158-21-P-E (having a copy of contract will be helpful). The guards at the gate will then call the Base Precinct and subsequently be escorted to Bldg. 1618 (within the NNSY) to have a badge created for the individuals entering the NNSY Government Installation.

Rental of Diesel Generator

FFP

Rental of one (1) EA in accordance with the Statement of Work found herein.

All aspects of service to be coordinated between authorized government representative and the contractor.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N4215821RC10602

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N4215821RC10602

PSC CD: W049

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

31-AUG-2021

SEE TECHNICAL POC

FOR DELIVERY AND CONTACT INFORMATION

PORTSMOUTH VA 23709

TEL: WITHIN

FOB: Destination N42158

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Personnel

CLAUSES 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) 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)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) 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”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] 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.

(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 any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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

The Government will conduct a lowest price technically acceptable source selection process using the policies and procedures of FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items. This acquisition process will be used in the evaluation and award of the contract.

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

· Technical Submission (Technical Capability Certification Chart within Attachment A).

· Price

Award(s) will be made for the technically acceptable item or combination of technically acceptable items that result in the lowest aggregate price to the Government.

The quoted prices of all technically acceptable items will be evaluated and the Contracting Officer shall assume, for the purpose of making multiple awards, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract award under this Request For Quotation.

Technical Acceptability: Will be determined by reviewing the technical capability certification chart (per Attachment A) submitted for each item (or specification) to ensure that all of the technical requirements identified are met. Technical acceptability will be defined as follows:

Technical Ratings

Failure to meet any technical requirement for an item (or specification) will make the quotation unacceptable for that item (or that specification).

If an item (or specification) is technically unacceptable, its price will not be considered for award.

Price:

The estimated amount for each line item will be added together to determine the total estimated price which will become the evaluated price.

The vendor’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness. All prices must be considered fair and reasonable as determined by the Government. Price quote shall be held firm for sixty (60) days.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

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.

"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"—

(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 with 13 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 at 13 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 CFR 124.104(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.

"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 business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"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 least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and…