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Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”.

SOLICITATION

9.

Sealed offers in original and 6 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in 301/B125 until 03:00 PM (hour) local time February 01, 2012 (date).

CAUTION – LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12.

In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _______________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the data for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13.

Discount for Prompt Payment

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14.

Acknowledgment of Amendments

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated.

15A.

Name

16.

Name and Title of Person Authorized to Sign Offer (Type or print) and

Address of

Offeror

15B.

Telephone No. (Include area code)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

FORMTEXT

Submit Invoices to Address Shown in Item

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

IMPORTANT – Award will be made on this form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

STANDARD FORM 33 (Rev. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 52.214 (c)

Scientific, Technical and Engineering Support Services per the Statement of Work in Section C of this solicitation.

Scientific, Technical and Engineering Support Services per the Statement of Work in Section C of this solicitation.

Scientific, Technical and Engineering Support Services per the Statement of Work in Section C of this solicitation.

Scientific, Technical and Engineering Support Services per the Statement of Work in Section C of this solicitation.

Scientific, Technical and Engineering Support Services per the Statement of Work in Section C of this solicitation.

6SECTION B -

B.1 LABOR CATEGORIES

B.2 NIST LOCAL_43 HAND DELIVERY OF QUOTES OR PROPOSALS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 NIST LOCAL_39 MARKING/PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

F.2 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

F.3 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

G.2 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (C0R) (APR 2010)

G.3 1352.209-70 POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

G.4 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

G.5 1352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2010)

G.6 NIST LOCAL_04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

G.7 NIST LOCAL_35 TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

G.8 NIST LOCAL_36 TRAVEL NOTE

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

H.2 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

H.3 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

H.4 1352.235-70 PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (APR 2010)

H.5 1352.237-73 FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITOR AND GUEST ACCESS TO DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES (APR 2010)

H.6 1352.271-83 GOVERNMENT REVIEW, COMMENT, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL (APR 2010)

H.7 NIST LOCAL_07 COMPUTER SECURITY POLICY

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUL 2004)

I.3 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

I.4 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (APR 1984)

I.5 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006)

I.6 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (OCT 2010)

I.7 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997) I.8 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997) I.9 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (OCT 2010)

I.10 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (APR 2010)

I.11 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

I.12 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (APR 2008)

I.13 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

I.14 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2010) I.15 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (DEC 2010)

I.16 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS--NEGOTIATION (OCT 2010)

I.17 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

I.18 52.215-15 PENSION ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSET REVERSIONS (OCT 2010)

I.19 52.215-18 REVERSION OR ADJUSTMENT OF PLANS FOR POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (PRB) OTHER THAN PENSIONS (JUL 2005)

I.20 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

I.21 52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS (OCT 2010)

I.22 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

I.23 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996)

I.24 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (APR 2009)

I.25 52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

I.26 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999)

I.27 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007)

I.28 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. [SEP 2010]

I.29 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (OCT 2010

I.30 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS VETERANS (SEP 2010)

I.31 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

I.32 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009)

I.33 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (JAN 2009)

I.34 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

I.35 52.223-14 {52.223-14} [RESERVED]

I.36 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

I.37 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

I.38 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON ENGAGING IN SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRAN-CERTIFICATION (SEP 2010)

I.39 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (DEC 2007)

I.40 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (DEC 2007)

I.41 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL (DEC 2007)

I.42 52.228-5 INSURANCE--WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

I.43 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (APR 2003)

I.44 52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

I.45 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

I.46 52.232-17 INTEREST (OCT 2010)

I.47 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

I.48 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (JAN 1986)

I.49 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (OCT 2008)

I.50 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003)

I.51 52.233-1 I DISPUTES (JUL 2002)--ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)

I.52 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

I.53 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

I.54 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

I.55 52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991)

I.56 52.243-1 I CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987)--ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

I.57 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010)

I.58 52.245-1 I GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (AUG 2010)--ALTERNATE I (AUG 2010)

I.59 52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--SERVICES (FEB 1997)

I.60 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (MAY 2004)

I.61 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) (APR 1984)

I.62 52.216-18 ORDERING……………………………………………………………………………………………40

I. 63 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS………………………………………………………………………………40

I.64 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

I.65 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS………………………………………………………… .41

I.66 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT………………………………… ….41

I.67 52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD (DEC 1996) I.68 52.219-18 I NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A) CONCERNS (JUN 2003)--ALTERNATE I (NOV 1989)

I.69 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

I.70 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984)

I.71 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

I.72 52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (AUG 2010)

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 SAMPLE TASK ORDER

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.222-38 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (SEP 2010)

K.2 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2011)

K.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (APR 2011)

K.4 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

K.5 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.2 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

L.3 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995)

L.4 52.222-24 PREAWARD ON-SITE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE EVALUATION (FEB 1999)

L.5 52.237-10 IDENTIFICATION OF UNCOMPENSATED OVERTIME (OCT 1997)

L.6 52.215-20 IV REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010)--ALTERNATE IV (OCT 2010)

L.7 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

L.8 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.9 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.10 52.222-46 EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES (FEB 1993)

L.11 1352.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (JAN 1985) (Deviation FAR 52.233-2)

L.12 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.13 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

L.14 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

L.15 INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS………………………………………………………… 60

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 1352.215-74 BEST VALUE EVALUATION (APR 2010)

M.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

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B.1 LABOR CATEGORIES

Labor Categories

1. Scientist/Engineer:

a. Level I (Scientist/Engineer) Minimum Qualifications:

Beginning scientist or engineer with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in the related field appropriate for the work required.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

The scientist/engineer shall be able to help solve general science and engineering problems or contribute input to identifying solutions. The person typically has a general knowledge of a scientific field, ability to perform routine laboratory measurements and data analysis, and effective written and oral English communication for the specific task.

b. Level II (Lead Scientist/Engineer) Minimum Qualifications:

Experienced specialized scientist or engineer with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in the related field appropriate for the work required. This category also applies to post Ph.D graduates with no experience in the field.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

The scientist or engineer must able to solve difficult scientific and/or engineering problems, and contribute creative input to identifying solutions to problems. This person may have recognition as a subject matter expert; experience solving defined demanding technical problems; experience as a contributor to complex technical efforts; record of noteworthy publications; and effective written and oral English communications for the specific task.

a. Level III (Senior Scientist/Engineer) Minimum Qualifications:

Experienced specialized scientist or engineer with a minimum of a master’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in the related field appropriate for the work required. The person must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the related field.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

The scientist or engineer must able to solve challenging science and/or engineering problems and contribute creative leadership to identify and guide solutions to problems as an expert in their field. This person may have national recognition as a subject matter expert, with increasing recognition over their career; experience solving demanding technical problems, experience as a principle contribution of complex technical efforts; record of noteworthy publications and talks; and record of effective written and oral English communication for specific task.

C. Level IV (Principal Scientist/Engineer) Minimum Qualifications:

A highly experienced specialized scientist or engineer with a Ph.D degree, from an accredited college or university, in the related field appropriate for the work required. The person must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the related field.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

The scientist or engineer must able to able to solve the most challenging scientific and/or engineering problems and provide creative leadership to identify and guide solutions to problems as the recognized expert in their field. This person may have international recognition as a subject matter expert with increasing recognition over their career; experience with solving the most demanding technical problems, with a record of solving increasingly complex problems; experience as a principle leader of complex technical efforts; record of noteworthy publications, invited talks, and contributions to the field; and record of effective written and oral English communication for the specific task.

Technician:

a. Technician Level I Minimum Qualifications:

Technician with a combination of education, training and experience that is able to perform technical work at a technician level.

This person must have demonstrated ability to perform defined science and engineering fabrication, maintenance, documentation, or other directed tasks.

b. Technician Level II Minimum Qualifications:

Experienced technician with a minimum of an associate’s degree in a discipline related to the task. The person must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a related field or performing a related task.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

This person must be able to perform, document, and improve difficult science and engineering tasks. This person typically has recognized competence through a track record of technical contribution; experience with solving complex technical problems; and effective written and oral English communications for the specific task.

c. Technician Level III Minimum Qualifications:

Highly experienced technician with a minimum of an associate’s degree in a discipline related to the task. The person must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a related field or performing a related task.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

This person must be able perform, document, and improve difficult science and engineering tasks with minimal oversight and direction. This person typically has recognized competence through a track record of technical contribution; experience with solving complex technical problems; and effective written and oral English communications for the specific task.

d. Technician Level IV Minimum Qualifications:

The technician is an expert in technical activity with a minimum of an associate’s degree in a discipline related to the task. The person must have a minimum of 10 years experience in a related field or performing a related task.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

This person must be able to perform, document, and improve difficult science and engineering tasks with no oversight and direction. The person will be able to work independently, solve the most complex problems, and direct the work of other technicians; demonstrate deep competence through a significant track record of technical contribution; and effective written and oral English communications for the specific task.

Foreign Education Requirements: If the potential candidates education was completed in a foreign college or university, to meet the qualification requirements, the candidate may be required to demonstrate that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Rates:

The Contractor shall include the PM as an overhead charge within the fully burdened labor rates below. A separate labor category for a PM shall not be included.

The following fully burdened labor categories apply:

Base Year:

Scientist/Engineer: Minimum Rate Maximum Rate

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Technician:

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________

OPTION YEARS I-IV: The following are labor categories for Option Years I-IV. The Contractor shall provide fully burdened rates for all of the Option Years.

Option Year I:

Scientist/Engineer: Minimum Rate Maximum Rate

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Technician:

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Option Year II:

Scientist/Engineer: Minimum Rate Maximum Rate

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Technician:

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Option Year III:

Scientist/Engineer: Minimum Rate Maximum Rate

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Technician:

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Option Year IV:

Scientist/Engineer: Minimum Rate Maximum Rate

Level I $__ $___________ Level II $__ $___________ Level III $__ $___________ Level IV $__ $___________ Technician:

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B.2 NIST LOCAL_43 HAND DELIVERY OF QUOTES OR PROPOSALS

All Offerors should expect delay in delivery due to added security at NIST. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to make sure delivery is made on time. If offers (quotes, proposals, or sealed bids) are to be hand-delivered, all Offerors must telephone the Contracting Officer 24 hours before delivery. All deliveries of offers must be taken to the Visitors Center, via Gate A, addressed as follows:

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Acquisition Management Division

Attn: Andrea Parekh

Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640 (END OF CLAUSE)

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C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. Background

Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

The NIST structure is depicted below:

The NIST laboratories support the NIST mission as follows:

a. Physical Measurement Laboratory. http://www.nist.gov/pml/index.cfm Realizes and disseminates the national standards for length, mass, time and frequency, electricity, temperature, force, acceleration, pressure and vacuum, flow, acoustical pressure, microwave, optical and ionizing radiation by activities ranging from fundamental research in measurement science to provision of measurement services and standards. Includes NIST-wide mission responsibility for:

· Weights and Measures

· Calibration Services

· Metric Program

· Precision Measurement

· Physical Reference Data

b. Material Measurement Laboratory. http://www.nist.gov/mml/ Serves as the national reference laboratory for measurements in the chemical, biological, and materials sciences and engineering through activities ranging from fundamental research in the composition, structure, and properties of industrial, biological and environmental materials and processes to the development and dissemination of certified reference materials, critically evaluated data, and other programs to assure measurement quality. Includes NIST-wide mission responsibility for:

· Standard Reference Materials and Reference Materials

· Standard Reference Data

· Thermodynamics Research Center

c. Engineering Laboratory. http://www.nist.gov/el/index.cfm Develops and disseminates advanced manufacturing and construction technologies, guidelines, and services to the U.S. manufacturing and construction industries through activities including measurement science research, performance metrics, tools for engineering applications, and encourages the promotion of standards adoption. Includes NIST-wide mission responsibility for:

· Material and Construction Research

· Building Environment

· Fire Research

· Intelligent Systems

· Manufacturing Systems Integration

· Applied Economics Office

· National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Office

· National Windstorm Reduction Program Office

· National Construction Safety Team

d. Information Technology Laboratory. http://www.nist.gov/itl/index.cfm Develops and disseminates standards, measurements, and testing for interoperability, security, usability, and reliability of information systems, including cybersecurity standards and guidelines for Federal agencies and U.S. industry, supporting these and measurement science at NIST through fundamental and applied research in computer science, mathematics and statistics. Includes NIST-wide mission responsibility for:

· Federal Information Security Management Act

· Health Information Technology

· Help America Vote Act

e. Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology. http://www.nist.gov/cnst/index.cfm Safely and reliably operates a national, shared-use facility for nanoscale fabrication and measurement to develop innovative nanoscale measurement and fabrication capabilities and to support researchers from industry, academia, NIST, and other Government agencies in nanoscale technology from discovery to production.

f. Center for Neutron Research. http://www.nist.gov/ncnr/index.cfm Safely and reliably operates a national user facility providing neutron-based measurement capabilities to U.S. researchers from industry, academia, NIST, and other Government agencies in support of materials research, nondestructive evaluation, neutron imaging, chemical analysis, neutron standards, dosimetry, and radiation metrology.

Additionally, NIST carries out its mission through the following cooperative programs:

a. The Baldrige National Quality Program http://www.nist.gov/baldrige/index.cfm promotes performance excellence among U.S. manufacturers, service companies, educational institutions, health care providers, and nonprofit organizations. This program also conducts outreach programs and manages the annual Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes performance excellence and quality achievement.

b. The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership http://www.nist.gov/mep/index.cfm is a nationwide network of local centers offering technical and business assistance to smaller manufacturers.

NIST is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Boulder, Colorado. However, NIST also has partners in:

· JILA, formerly called Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA), a partnership with the University of Colorado;

· The Joint Quantum Institute (JQI), a partnership with the University of Maryland;

· The Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML), a partnership with NOAA's National Ocean Service, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the College of Charleston, and the Medical University of South Carolina; and

· The Institute for Bioscience & Biotechnology Research (IBBR), a partnership with the University of Maryland.

To enable us to continue to advance measurement science, standards, and technology through this specific research, the Government requires the expertise of professionals with appropriate skill sets as defined in each request for proposal/subsequent task order. The Government requires scientific, technical and engineering support services to conduct research in support of on-going programs; the scope of these projects range from general basic scientific requirements to more in-depth complex, scientific requirements.

C.2. Scope of Work

These contracts will be used as a means of providing scientific, technical and engineering support service to NIST as listed under C.1 of this Statement of Work. The types of services may involve research in measurement science, design or modification of scientific measurement instrumentation and methods, optimization of existing measurement instrumentation and methods, mathematical and statistical analyses and modeling of data, writing of technical reports, calculation or measurement of chemical and physical properties, and development of applications of measurement science to the biosciences. The manufacturing of systems/equipment, software development or writing of software code shall not be primary deliverables under task orders. However, these services may be required as a portion of the primary deliverable. Performance of the services will require expertise in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, computer science, or mathematics or in interdisciplinary fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, and materials science.

The Contractor shall be responsible to recruit and/or place, and manage scientific, technical and/or engineering personnel capable of performing the required services. This responsibility shall include screening candidates to match required qualifications, experience, citizenship status, and availability for each specific task to be performed. The Contractor must provide project management and administration for all requirements. This requirement is not a temporary staffing contract. The Contractor must be able to manage each task order and have technical knowledge and judgment in the appropriate scientific, technical and engineering fields, with a proficiency in relevant engineering, physics, chemistry, measurement science, modeling, and scientific principles and practices to be able to make determinations for fulfilling complex assignments. For example, the contractor personnel will be expected to work independently to develop solutions for difficult engineering/scientific/technical problems; generate concepts as evidenced by product or process improvement; and use scientific/engineering tools to integrate requirements and solve technical problems under each task order. Contractor personnel must be able to utilize tools, techniques, processes and/or facilities such as state-of-the-art simulation environments, laboratories, and test facilities.

Contractor personnel may be required to conduct research projects, determine theoretical aspects of problems, and select or recommend methods of approach. The contractor personnel must be cognizant of and apply interdisciplinary scientific/technical/engineering knowledge to plan and conduct research programs and to develop new concepts, methods, and techniques to solve scientific/technical/engineering problems. The contractor personnel may have to engage in continuous development and modification to improve performance and suitability of products and production processes; provide technical expertise and input to the Government staff serving as representatives on scientific, technical and engineering committees; and prepare technical reports and recommendations for research and development projects.

C.3. Specific Tasks and Performance Requirements

The Contractor shall provide all personnel required to provide scientific, technical and engineering support services at the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland or NIST Boulder, Colorado campus, and at the various NIST joint institutes. In regards to the joint ventures, JILA will be associated with the Boulder campus and JQI, HML, and IBBR will be assicited with the Gaithersburg campus. The work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Providing all support for project oversight, administration and technical execution of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining accurate records of project activities.

b. Performing the scientific research, technical and engineering support services as specified in each individual task order. Individual task orders will provide specific details for that specific requirement.

c. Providing on-site Project Managers for NIST Boulder, Colorado and NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland to perform contract administration for all awarded task orders.

d. Complying with appropriate security processing requirements for contractors/subcontractors as specified in Section H.

e. Processing H1B visas for foreign nationals that are required to provide scientific, technical and engineering support services on given task orders. This requirement includes providing information needed for the NIST Associates Information System (NAIS).

Some examples of potential projects include, but are not limited to, the following:

NIST Boulder, CO Examples:

1. Conduct research on precision optical frequency standards (atomic clocks) based on trapped ions, using techniques of quantum information processing for state preparation and detection of the clock ion, sympathetic laser cooling, and novel laser systems. Requires at least a PhD in physics, electronics engineering, or related field, and several years experience in laser cooling and trapping of ions, advanced optical systems, fiber optic systems, and related technologies.

2. Provide technical support for operations of precision time and frequency radio broadcasts. Maintain and repair high frequency broadcast systems, including transmitters, antennas, and support systems. Maintain and repair time and frequency measurement systems, including frequency standards, frequency measurement devices, and GPS systems. Assist with inspection, installation, and maintenance of high frequency broadcast antennas. Requires at least an associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or related field, with several years experience in high frequency broadcast systems.

3. Provide technical support for the research and metrology functions of the NIST Time and Frequency Division, including support for safety, information technology security, and property records and inventory. Knowledge and experience in occupational safety in an industrial or university research environment. Requires at least a bachelor’s degree in a field of physical science or engineering, and several years experience in safety and information technology applications.

4. Perform experimental materials research to quantify rebar corrosion in concrete for application to the assessment of infrastructure health.

5. Develop quantum dot optically gated field-effect transistors for use as single-photon detectors NIST Gaithersburg, MD Examples:

1. Technical support for an ongoing project on Disaster-Resilient Structures and Communities. The contractor shall provide expert, technical, and economic project support that includes project design, execution (research, writing, editing, reviewing, and presentations), professional society representation, and economic standards writing.

2. Support the determination of correction factors for NIST free-air ionization chambers to provide the realization of air kerma for electronic brachytherapy sources. This computational project involves conversion of measured pulse-height distributions to true photon spectra, the determination of free-air chamber correction factors based on these spectra, and writing a report detailing analysis procedures and results.

3. Provide specialized technical expertise to NIST staff to promote the development of technically sound requirements for commercial grain moisture and protein analyzers and to encourage uniform adoption and application of these requirements.

4. Provide support to advance the photometric measurement of conventional and solid-state lighting. Effort requires expertise in instrument control and data acquisition, photometry and radiometry, and precision measurement.

5. Characterize materials where internal and external interfaces substantially impact their properties, in areas such as thin films, metal and alloys, nanowires, and materials for hydrogen storage.

C.4 Applicable Documents

a. Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). Refer to http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/gc_1217616624097.shtm.

b. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-06-06. Refer to http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2006/m06-06.pdf

c. Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201-1. Refer to FIPS PUB Number 201-1.

d. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (September 2007)

· The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

· The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system.

e. Any other applicable documents will be provided in each task order.

C.5 Non-Personal Services

This is a non-personal services contract. Per FAR 37.101, a non-personal services contract is defined as “a contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.”

C.6 Order Type

Each task order shall be issued as a firm fixed priced order.

C.7 Onsite Work/Guidelines

C.7.1 Work Hours: Regular work hours for contract personnel work performed on-site at NIST shall be specified in the SOW/PWS for each task order. Most task orders will require that the work be performed on the NIST campus using NIST laboratory equipment. Normal core duty hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Gaithersburg and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Boulder, with the exception of Federal holidays or other official closures.

C.7.2 Work Outside of Core Hours. The contractor/contract employee will not be allowed to work at the NIST facility outside of core hours defined above unless specifically stated in the task order.

C.7.3 Facility Closures. During an anticipated closure of the NIST campus due to declared holidays, administrative leave granted to the entire government staff, or other closure, contract employees will not be required to perform services on the campus, unless specifically scheduled. In the event of closure of the facility due to natural disasters, severe weather, emergencies, staff furloughs, early closure, or added holiday, contract workers who are scheduled to work shall not report to work unless notified differently. In the event of a facility closure, the Contractor shall not be compensated nor penalized for the time of the closure.

C.7.4 Federal Holidays: Contract employees will not be allowed to work at the NIST facility unless a designated government employee is present, or an exception is written into the Task Order and out-of-hours work clearance is received by NIST Security.

C.7.5 Holidays: The following is a list of legal federal holidays as referred to elsewhere in the contract/task order.

New year’s Day, January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January

President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4th Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day, November 11th Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25th

C.7.6 All contractor personnel will be required to attend a maximum of a one day Orientation for NIST, Gaithersburg employees. Boulder employees will be required to complete a one day training, which includes the four (4) hours of safety training required below.

C.7.7 Safety: The Contractor and/or Contract employee shall comply with the NIST safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal according to the task order. Specific safety measures and appropriate training will be identified on each task order. The Contractor and/or Contract employee shall also be familiar with NIST safety information. Up to four (4) hours of safety training will be required for on-site work on the NIST campuses. Any training beyond four (4) hours will be itemized within individual task orders.

C.7.8 Security Badges: Each contractor employee shall wear a visible security badge, provided by NIST. The Contractor shall immediately report any lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer, or his/her designated representative. Upon termination/resignation of their services under this contract, badges shall be relinquished to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C.7.9 Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractors in all e-mails, telephone communications, meetings, and conferences.

C.7.10 All contract employees must register their vehicles with the NIST security offices to gain access onto the NIST Campus. Contractor employees must present a NIST identification card and valid registration for each vehicle. The pass/shall be placed on the vehicle in accordance with instructions. Upon termination/resignation of their services under this contract, vehicle passes shall be relinquished to the COR.

C.7.11 Contractor or contract employees shall not use Government facilities or other Government property for activities not associated with requirements under a given task order. Contractor or contract employees shall not enter laboratories or facilities without permission.

C.7.12 Misconduct/Disruption of Services: A contractor or contract employee whose actions (e.g. intoxication, debilitation resulting from drug use, insubordination, theft) result in clear disruption to the work force will be immediately removed by the Contracting Officer or NIST Police.

C.8 Contractor Requirements

C.8.1 Responding to Request for Quotations/Recruiting Qualified Resources

The Contractor must work diligently to provide qualified resources in a timely manner and shall respond to the request for quotation within 14 days from the receipt of the request for quotation. NIST will alwaydhave the discretion to use other means to fulfill its requirements because this is not a requirements contract.

C.8.2 Deliverables

Deliverables will be defined in each task order for this SOW. All deliverables shall be submitted on official company letterhead signed by authorized company representative. The cover letter shall be addressed to the NIST contact listed under the specific task order, unless otherwise directed. A copy of the letter must also be sent to the NIST Program Manager. The cover letter shall include as a minimum, the title of the applicable deliverable, date performed, and the appropriate contract number and task order number to which the deliverable applies. Examples of deliverables include but are not limited to:

· Manuscripts

· Technical reports

· Posters and other presentation materials

· Sampling and analytical data

· Sampling and analytical methods

· Meeting minutes

· Laboratory Journals

C.8.3 Travel

Task orders may require contractor personnel to travel. The Government will specify in each task order statement of work/performance work statement the travel requirements, including, if applicable, dates and location for which travel may be required. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all travel arrangements including but not limited to airline tickets, hotel, car rental reservations, meeting registrations, arranging for passports and Visas if foreign travel is required. Foreign national hires are permitted to support the NIST mission; however, they must maintain the necessary credentials for work in the United States.

Travel performed shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.

All travel must be pre-authorized by the Contracting Officer before travel is conducted.

C.9 IDIQ Deliverables

C.9.1 Kick-Off Meeting

The Contractor shall attend a kick-off meeting, on-site at the awardees NIST location not later than ten (10) business days after award of the IDIQ. The Contract Specialist (CS), NIST Program Manager, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other authorized NIST personnel shall be in attendance. The kick-off meeting shall be utilized to review all requirements under the IDIQ.

C.9.2 Tracking/Reporting

The Contractor must provide a monthly report to the NIST Program Manager (PM), Task Order Contact and Contracting Officer (CO) for this IDIQ contract for all task orders. The monthly reports must be submitted to the NIST PM and Contracting Officer no later than the 10th day of the following month. Monthly reports shall include, at a minimum, pre-award tracking, post-award tracking, total dollars awarded against the contract, the number of Contractor employees employed, the total number of subcontractors, total contract dollars for Contractor employees versus subcontractors, and an inventory of all Government- furnished property supplied to the Contractor employee for use off-site under this contract. Note: In addition, the contractor must show compliance with 52.219-14.

Pre-award tracking shall include current recruitment actions and status of pending requests for quotation. Post-award status shall address compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW), performance period, deliverables, payment status, and issue management for each task order. Any and all differences between the agreed to performance schedule included in the task order and the Contractor’s actual performance schedule shall be fully explained and documented in the report.

The inventory of Government-furnished property shall include, at a minimum, equipment type, make and model of equipment, serial number, NIST property number, responsible party and expiration date of loan agreement. The Contractor Project Manager is responsible for tracking all Government-furnished property. The Project Manager shall obtain copies of the loan agreement from Contractor employees.

The actual performance shall be tracked against the deliverables in each task order.

Monthly reports may be required to be uploaded into a NIST share-point site. The contractor may be required to upload the monthly reports and other documents to the share-point site.

C.9.3 Monthly Task Order Reports

Monthly status reports must be provided to the NIST task order contact/COR and NIST PM, identified within the task order, by the 10th day of the next month. The status reports, at a minimum, must address the status of each deliverable, which deliverables have been completed under the task order, outstanding deliverables, any delays, reason for delays and risk/issue management.

C.9.4 Monthly Meetings

The Contractor shall attend monthly meetings to discuss the monthly reports in detail. The discussion, at a minimum, shall include projects on-going under this IDIQ; current recruitment actions; status of pending requests for quotations; project status; outstanding deliverables; issue management; problems encountered and steps taken for resolution; discuss upcoming meetings/events pertinent to current task orders; and details pertaining to work being performed and pending tasks.

It is anticipated that the Contractor Project Manager will be required to be in attendance at monthly meetings. The Contractor shall determine the members of the project team that must be present at the meeting, however, attendance must be sufficient to review and discuss all project details.

It is anticipated that at one meeting per month shall be held at NIST Gaithersburg unless an alternate site is agreed upon by the NIST PM. The Contractor awarded the contract for NIST, Boulder, CO may be required to be in attendance at monthly meetings in Boulder, CO, Gaithersburg, MD or another agreed upon location for this contract. At a minimum, the NIST PM and Contractor PM must be available to conference in for all monthly meetings held in Boulder or Gaithersburg. Travel associated with monthly meeting will not be allowed as a direct charge and must be included as overhead.

The Contractor shall be responsible for documenting the pertinent meeting points/minutes and distributing to the NIST PM and Contracting Officer via e-mail.

The monthly meetings shall be held not later than the 15th day of the month.

C.9.5 Final Report

A final management report summarizing all work performed under this IDIQ shall be delivered to the NIST Program Manager (PM) within three months after the completion of the last exercised option year.

The report shall include, at a minimum, total dollars awarded under the IDIQ, number of task orders awarded, the number of Contractor employees utilized, the total number of subcontractors utilized, and total contract dollars for Contractor employees versus subcontractors. This is to demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.219-14.

C.10 Inspection and Acceptance of Deliverables

Specific performance standards and acceptance criteria for inspection and acceptance will be defined in each task order SOW/PWS. The required deliverables, under each task order, will be inspected by the task order contact/COR to determine acceptability. Deliverables will be accepted if they meet the requirements of the task order SOW/PWS, including any specified acceptance criteria.

C.11 Period of Performance

Performance of these IDIQ contracts shall be for a period of a base year and four twelve-month option periods for a maximum of 60 months. The period of performance may be up to five (5) years if all options are exercised.

C.12 Place of Performance

The place of performance for each task order shall be defined in each task order. The primary places of performance for task orders will be

· NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899;

· NIST, 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305;

C.13 Government Furnished Supplies

C.13.1 Contractor personnel shall wear a Government furnished badge provided…