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NB672050-22-01801
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Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology

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This document is a request for quotation (RFQ) from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeking a firm fixed price for a 4-port, 67 GHz vector network analyzer.

NIST requires one vector network analyzer able to directly drive existing third-party extender heads, with all relevant control software and cabling. Offerors must meet all specifications in the attached documentation and provide pricing for CLIN 0001. Quotes are due by the date and time specified to Clifford Nicholson at the provided email address.

The RFQ will be evaluated based on technical capability and price. The non-price factors of technical capability and schedule/delivery are significantly more important than price. Award will be made to the offeror representing best value as determined by a tradeoff between non-price factors and price.

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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.

Solicitation number NB672050-22-01801 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) conducted under the authority of FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-07 dated 8/10/2022.

The associated NAICS 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals has a small business size standard of 750 employees.

This requirement is full and open competition.

Attached is the Specifications describing the requirements for solicitation NB672050-22-01801 for the following line item number(s) (CLINs) to include description of item(s), quantities, and units of measure.

Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this request for quote (RFQ).

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing, via email, to the Contract Specialist, Clifford Nicholson at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov. Questions should be received no later than five (5) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. All responses to the questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

Background/Scope:

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado, has a requirement for one (1) 4-port Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) able to directly drive existing third-party extender heads with all relevant control software and cabling in accordance with the Requirements/Specifications document attached herein. Contractor must meet ALL specifications. This shall be provided in accordance with the Requirements/Specifications documentation included herein.

All offerors shall provide a firm fixed price (FFP) quotation for the following line item:

(All equipment must be new. Used, refurbished, prototype, or remanufactured will not be considered for award).

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/12.htm#P298_49781 mailto:clifford.nicholson@nist.gov

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)

QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

APPLICABLE

DISCOUNTS

TOTAL

CLIN 0001 – Vector Network Analyzer, 4-port, 67 GHz in accordance with the NIST Specifications and Documentation included herein.

EA

A Description of the requirements for the items to be acquired are in the attached Specifications.

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery, acceptance, and FOB point are required in accordance with this

RFQ.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to this provision is as follows:

All Offerors shall submit their quotations on letterhead to the email address stated herein by the date and time specified herein. All quotations shall contain, at a minimum, the information detailed below. If a quotation is missing any of the elements listed below, the quotation may be deemed unacceptable and may not be evaluated further.

Quoters shall clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the technical requirements and deliverable schedule as outlined in this solicitation. The quotation shall include shipping costs.

However; NIST reserves the right to ship under NIST provided account.

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD:

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue a firm-fixed-price contract based on the initial quotations received, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13. The Government will evaluate quotations utilizing the procedures of FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations. The Government reserves the right to request revised quotations from, or negotiate final purchase order terms with, one or more, but not all, offerors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest and issue a contract to other than the offeror with the lowest priced quotation.

The award will be made to the offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. The Government may award to other than the lowest priced offeror or the highest technically rated offeror utilizing trade-offs. The importance of price in the evaluation will increase with the degree of equality among quotations of the non-price factors. The non-price factors: Technical Capability and Schedule/Delivery, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

Evaluation Criteria. Evaluation criteria consist of two (2) factors, which consist of one (1) non-price factor and price. The quotations will be evaluated under one non-priced evaluation factor and price. All factors other than price when combined are approximately equal to price.

• Factor I: Technical Capability

• Factor II: Price

Factor I, Technical Capability:

Submittal Requirements –

The offeror shall submit approach and capability documentation, which may include a narrative, charts, graphs, tables, drawings, product/service literature, and demonstrated authority to provide the necessary items and perform the required services identified in the statement of work (SOW).

The Technical Approach is defined as the offeror’s proposed solution(s) to successfully fulfill the contract requirements, that include a 4-port, 67 GHz Vector Network Analyzer and must have four ports, be able to directly drive existing third-party extender heads, have accessible jumper for external signal routing, and 1.85 mm ruggedized connectors on the front end. All relevant control software and cabling must be included.

The documentation shall clearly state, in sufficient detail, the offeror’s authority, quotation items, resources, and methods to successfully fulfill the requirements, including tasks, performance capability requirements, delivery schedules, and all service requirements per the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Basis of Evaluation:

Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation of the offeror’s demonstrated resources, capability, and methods to meet all requirements. The offeror’s submittals will be evaluated in terms of demonstrated understanding of the requirements and demonstrated capability to meet or exceed the requirements. This may include the authority to provide the required items and provide the required services, and the capability and method to successfully meet all the requirements, including but not limited to items, services requirements, delivery schedule, etc.

Factor II, Price:

Submittal Requirements

The offeror shall provide a Firm-Fixed-Price for each line item and a total price for the sum of all line items.

Basis of Evaluation:

The price(s) quoted in response to the solicitation will be evaluated for reasonableness. The Government will not conduct price realism as a part of price evaluation.

Offeror shall submit an FFP quotation in addition to the summary price quotation, if applicable.

The price quotation shall include complete support documentation, which clearly identifies major materials, components, and services along with their associated prices. The price quotation shall also identify any elements that will be subcontracted. The price quotation documentation shall clearly substantiate how the total price was derived. The Government has the right to require a price breakdown if needed to evaluate price fairness, reasonableness.

In addition, the offeror’s price quotation shall also identify any requested payment schedule terms. All payment schedule terms shall be directly tied to contract deliverables and/or major contract milestones.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order using trade-off.

PRICE:

The quoted price will be evaluated for reasonableness. The contracting officer with compare the price to competitive quotes received and compare the price to the Independent Government Estimate per FAR 13.106-3.

(i) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer. The Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited are applicable to the acquisition:

52.203-6, Restrictions to Subcontractor Sales to the Government w/ Alt 1 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1612_228754 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports for Veterans 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-5, Trade Agreements 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer

(ii) The following additional contract requirement(s) and additional terms and conditions are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are as follows:

1. All communications and documents must include the RFQ # NB672050-22-01801 and Subject Title: 67 GHz Vector Network Analyzer

2. The quotations shall include the following information:

a. Information enough to demonstrate you can meet or exceed the requirements in the

Specifications.

b. Firm fixed price quote.

c. If item(s) are manufactured outside the United States, provide the country of origin / manufacture in the quote

d. Payment Terms: Net 30.

e. Delivery of goods and installation shall be completed earlier than, but no later than nine (9) weeks after receipt of Purchase Order. Specific timeframes are as defined in the Statement of Work’s Items and/or item-related services section.

f. FOB Destination including shipping cost for delivery to:

DOC – NIST

325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305-3328

i. Delivery point of contact will be provided upon award. (NIST reserves the right to ship using the NIST Account).

j. Company DUNS No. and Unique Entity Identification (UEI). In order to be eligible for this award, the Offeror must have and maintain an active registration at the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov., and have completed Representations and Certifications therein for the specified NAICS code, or submit separate Representations and Certifications if the specified NAICS code is not listed in their SAM registration.

k. Inspection: Inspection and Acceptance is expected to take seven (7) to fourteen (14) business days.

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

http://www.sam.gov/

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 quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the quoter and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the quoter 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): at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror FAR 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture

FAR 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price CAR 1352.209-74 – Organizational Conflict of Interest CAR 1352.233-70, Agency Protests CAR 1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests

FAR 52.252-2,

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

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):

at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors CAR 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer’s Authority CAR 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws CAR 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment:

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 http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or 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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

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

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

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

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, https://www.sam.gov/ 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)

FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination The term "f.o.b. destination," as used in this clause, means-- (1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier`s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee`s facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and (2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee`s wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggyback") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for "heavy or bulky freight." When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarded for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee. (b) The Contractor shall-- (1) (i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements; (2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract; (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract; (5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and (6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery. (End of Clause)

52.247-48 FOB Destination-Evidence of Shipment

(a) If this contract is awarded on a free on board (f.o.b.) destination basis, the Contractor-

(1) SHALL NOT SUBMIT AN INVOICE FOR PAYMENT UNTIL THE SUPPLIES

COVERED BY THE INVOICE HAVE BEEN SHIPPED TO THE DESTINATION; and

(2) Shall retain, and make available to the Government for review as necessary, the following evidence of shipment documentation for a period of 3 years after final payment under the contract:

(i) If transportation is accomplished by common carrier, a signed copy of the commercial bill of lading for the supplies covered by the Contractor’s invoice, indicating the carrier’s intent to ship the supplies to the destination specified in the contract.

(ii) If transportation is accomplished by parcel post, a copy of the certificate of mailing.

(iii) If transportation is accomplished by other than common carrier or parcel post, a copy of the delivery document showing receipt at the destination specified in the contract.

(b) The Contractor is not required to submit evidence of shipment documentation with its invoice. (End of clause)

1352.246-70, Place of Acceptance

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

DOC-NIST

325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305-3328

NIST LOCAL—-39 Marking/Packing Instructions

(1) if the total contract/order includes multiple quantities of the same of like item(s), segregated as separate CLIN/Item Numbers, deliverables shall be packed accordingly. Each individual package/container in the shipment shall include deliverables on a per-CLIN or Item basis.

(2) For each shipment made under this contract/order, the Contractor shall furnish itemized packing list(s), enumerating the specific contents of each shipping container and what specific individual components constitute a full and complete "unit" for each bid item. The packing list shall include the brief description of each item found in the Schedule. If more than one container is required for each unit, each container should be marked accordingly, e.g., "Box 1 of 2," "Box 2 of 2," and the boxes, where feasible, should be taped or shrink-wrapped together as an issuable unit.

(3) The contract number AND CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) OR ORDER ITEM NUMBER shall be placed on the exterior of all containers.

(End of Clause)

NIST LOCAL-53, Contract Performance During Changes in NIST Operating Status Unless otherwise stated in the contract terms and conditions, normal days of business operation are Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. However, throughout the contract period of performance, there may be circumstances beyond the control of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), that will impact normal days of business operation, such as inclement weather, power outages, etc. In circumstances such as these, the Contractor must call the appropriate NIST campus status line to verify the operating status:

Gaithersburg Campus Operating Status Line:

(301) 975-8000

(800) 437-4385 x8000 (toll free)

Boulder Campus Operating Status Line:

(303) 497-4000

During a lapse in appropriation, access to Government facilities and resources, including equipment and systems, will be limited to excepted personnel for both Federal employees and Contractor personnel. If performance of the contract is onsite and/or requires Government interaction, unless you have been, or are notified that you are to work under an excepted status, you will automatically enter a temporary work stoppage. The work stoppage shall remain in effect until the lapse is resolved and notification is provided via the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/ and/or the NIST operating status lines. Additionally, Contractors are encouraged to monitor public broadcasts or the Office of Personnel Management’s website at www.opm.gov for the Federal Government operating status.

https://www.nist.gov/ http://www.opm.gov/

NIST will provide notification to all contractors that are determined to have excepted status. All excepted contractors are required to continue performance and communicate with the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further guidance, or NIST Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed.

Contractors with supply or service contracts that are fully funded at the time of contract award and do not require access to Government facilities, resources, or active administration by Government personnel in a manner that would cause the Government to incur additional obligations during the lapse in appropriation may continue performance.

NIST LOCAL--54 Electronic Billing Instructions NIST requires that Invoice/Voucher submissions are sent electronically via email to

INVOICE@NIST.GOV .

Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following:

(1) Contract number.

(2) Contractor name and address.

(3) Unique entity identifier (see www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers).

(4) Date of invoice.

(5) Invoice number.

(6) Amount of invoice and cumulative amount invoiced to-date.

(7) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

(8) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies/services delivered.

(9) Prompt payment discount terms, if offered; and

(10) Any other information or documentation required by the contract.

(iii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are NOT applicable to this acquisition.

(iv) The solicitation will close on the date and time specified herein this SAM.gov posting. All quotations shall be delivered electronically by the specified close date and time to Clifford Nicholson, Contract Specialist, at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov.

(v) For information regarding this solicitation, contact Clifford Nicholson, Contract Specialist, at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov.

mailto:INVOICE@NIST.GOV

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