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SB1341-16-RQ-0191

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

MATTHEW GOMER

matthew.gomer@nist.gov

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FEB 15, 2017

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Table of Contents

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SECTION

. 1 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

. 2 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2015)

. 3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

. 4 1352.242-70 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE (APR 2010)

. 5 1352.270-71 PRE-BID / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT (APR 2010)

. 6 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)

. 7 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

. 8 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (MAR 2015)

. 9 52.232-31 INVITATION TO PROPOSE FINANCING TERMS (MAY 2014)

. 10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

. 11 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

. 12 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

. 13 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

. 14 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)... 10

. 15 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

. 16 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JULY 2013)

. 17 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MANAGEMENT (JUL 2015)

. 18 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

. 19 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL (MAY 2014)

. 20 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

. 21 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

. 22 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

. 23 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

. 24 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

. 25 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

. 26 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

. 27 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

. 28 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

. 29 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

. 30 1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

. 31 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

. 32 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

. 33 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

. 34 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE- FIXED PRICE (APR 2010)

. 35 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

. 36 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2016)

. 37 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

. 38 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s REPRESENTATIVE (C0R) (APR 2010)

. 39 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

. 40 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

. 41 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

. 42 52.232-99 DEV PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS (AUG 2012)

. 43 NIST LOCAL-04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

. 44 NIST LOCAL-10 DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

. 45 NIST LOCAL-33 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

. 46 Special Contract Requirements

. 47 Attachment A-Solicitation Addenda Instructions Eva

. 48 Attachment B-Performance Specification

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. 49 Attachment C-Relevant Experience Project Data Shee

. 50 Attachment D-Past Performance Questionnaire_PPQ

. 51 Attachment E-RFQ Question Submittal Form

. 52 Attachment F-Wage Determination

. 53 Attachment G-Site Visit Instructions

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SECTION

. 1 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

(Reference 52.204-7)

. 2 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2015)

(Reference 52.204-16)

. 3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

(Reference 52.212-1)

. 4 1352.242-70 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.242-70)

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. 5 1352.270-71 PRE-BID / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT (APR 2010)

(a) The Government is planning a pre-proposal conference, during which potential contractors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least 2 days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to, or during, the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and the Government?s answers, and a list of attendees, will be made publicly available.

(c) In order to facilitate conference preparations, contact the person identified in Block 5 on Standard Form 18 of this solicitation to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the Government facility.

(d) In no event shall failure to attend the pre-proposal conference constitute grounds supporting a protest or contract claim.

(e) Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks, clarifications, or responses provided at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by written amendment. It is the responsibility of each offeror, prior to submitting a proposal, to seek clarification of any perceived ambiguity in the solicitation or created by an amendment of the solicitation.

(f) The pre-proposal conference will be held:

Date: April 5, 2016 Time: 1:00pm Mountain Time and lasting no more than 3 hours Location: 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305

YES, APPLICABLE (g) During the conference, an opportunity to visit the site of the work, and, if applicable, inspect equipment on which maintenance or repairs are to be performed will be offered to attendees.

(h) Offerors are expected to satisfy themselves regarding all conditions that may affect the work required or the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site and/or equipment constitute grounds for any protest or contract claim.

(End of clause)

. 6 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means--

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options;

and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

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(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database at https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

. 7 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

. 8 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (MAR 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause;

``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 endproduct is assembled out of components, or otherwise madeor processed from raw materials into the finished product thatis to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembledand reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the placeof manufacture.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicatewhether the place of manufacture of the end products itexpects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly-- [ ] (1) In the United States (Check this box if the totalanticipated price of offered end products manufactured in theUnited States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered endproducts manufactured outside the United States); or [ ] (2) Outside the United States.

(End of provision)

. 9 52.232-31 INVITATION TO PROPOSE FINANCING TERMS (MAY 2014)

(a) The offeror is invited to propose terms under which the Government shall make contract financing payments during contract performance. The financing terms proposed by the offeror shall be a factor in the evaluation of the offeror`s proposal. The financing terms of the successful offeror and the

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clause, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items, at 52.232-29, shall be incorporated in any resulting contract.

(b) The offeror agrees that in the event of any conflict between the terms proposed by the offeror and the terms in the clause at 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items, the terms of the clause at 52.232-29 shall govern.

(c) Because of statutory limitations (10 U.S.C. 2307(f) and 41 U.S.C. 4505), the offeror`s proposed financing shall not be acceptable if it does not conform to the following limitations:

(1) Delivery payments shall be made only for supplies delivered and accepted, or services rendered and accepted in accordance with the payment terms of this contract;

(2) Contract financing payments shall not exceed 15 percent of the contract price in advance of any performance of work under the contract;

(3) The terms and conditions of the contract financing must be appropriate or customary in the commercial marketplace; and

(4) The terms and conditions of the contract financing must be in the best interests of the United States.

(d) The offeror`s proposal of financing terms shall include the following:

(1) The proposed contractual language describing the contract financing (see FAR 32.202-2 for appropriate definitions of types of payments); and

(2) A listing of the earliest date and greatest amount at which each contract financing payment may be payable and the amount of each delivery payment. Any resulting contract shall provide that no contract financing payment shall be made at any earlier date or in a greater amount than shown in the offeror`s listing.

(e) The offeror`s proposed prices and financing terms shall be evaluated to determine the cost to the United States of the proposal using the interest rate and delivery schedule specified elsewhere in this solicitation.

. 10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/

. 11 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg.

16,651 (April 6, 1999)

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: 325 Broadway Attn: AMD Team E Leader Bldg 111, Room 114 Boulder, CO 80305

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: N/A

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

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(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

. 12 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

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. 13 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

(Reference 52.203-17)

. 14 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

(Reference 52.204-4)

. 15 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(Reference 52.204-9)

. 16 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JULY 2013)

(Reference 52.204-13)

. 17 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MANAGEMENT (JUL 2015)

(Reference 52.204-18)

. 18 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

(Reference 52.212-4)

. 19 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.227-14)

. 20 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-6)

. 21 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.236-7)

. 22 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-8)

. 23 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-10)

. 24 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-12)

. 25 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.236-13)

. 26 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.237-2)

. 27 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

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(Reference 52.242-15)

. 28 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.247-34)

. 29 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.201-70)

. 30 1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.208-70)

. 31 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-72)

. 32 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

. 33 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

. 34 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE- FIXED PRICE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.228-72)

. 35 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.237-71)

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. 36 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2016)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause, which is incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

XX (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

XX (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved]

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XX (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government`s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

XX (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10) [Reserved] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

(12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

(13) [Reserved] (14) XX (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.

(15)

(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

(iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

XX (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (Oct 2015) of 52.219-9.

XX (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

XX (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages--Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

XX (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

XX (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

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XX (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O.

13126).

XX (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

XX (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).

XX (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

XX (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

XX (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

XX (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

XX (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(ii) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 7 and E.O. 13627).

XX (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

(35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Contentfor EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Notapplicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(36) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT(R) -Registered Imaging Equipment(Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514)

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

XX (37) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT(R) -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

XX (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products(Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(39) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT(R)-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

XX (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

XX (41) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(42) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements-- Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub.

L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41,112-42, and 112-43).

(ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (FEB 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

XX (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.`s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

XX (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items(Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

XX (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

XX (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

XX (54) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

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XX (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires(MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor --Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)(MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (5)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(6)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (E.O. 13658).

(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

(10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Aug 2007) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess ofthe simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor`s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at allreasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract.If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be madeavailable for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals underthe disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement ofclaims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As use d in this clause, records include books, documents,accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does notrequire the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause,other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause--

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii)52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014),(41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67.)

(xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (E.O. 13658).

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(xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xviii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractualobligations.

(End of Clause)

. 37 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/

(End of Clause)

. 38 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s REPRESENTATIVE (C0R) (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer will appoint a Contracting Officer's Representative via an appointment delegation letter after contract award. is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

Phone Number:

Email:

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

. 39 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer?s Liability. The contractor is required to comply with applicable federal and state workers'' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer?s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor?s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this

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coverage. Employer?s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers'' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General liability.

(1) The contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) When special circumstances apply in accordance with FAR 28.307-2(b), Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be required in the amount of $N/A .

(c) Automobile liability. The contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract.

Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contractor shall provide, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance as determined by the Government.

. 40 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(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:

325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305

. 41 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from date of award through 230 days after award.

This clause will be updated during contract formation once actual dates are known . If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start Date End Date Option I N/A Option II N/A Option III N/A Option IV N/A

(c)The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217-9.

. 42 52.232-99 DEV PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS (AUG 2012)

This clause implements the temporary policy provided by OMB Policy Memorandum M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors, dated July 11, 2012.

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(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contractor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) Include the substance of this clause, including paragraph (b), in all subcontracts will small business concerns.

(c) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

. 43 NIST LOCAL-04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

(a) NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to INVOICE@NIST.GOV.

(b) Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract.

(c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to:

NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621

. 44 NIST LOCAL-10 DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor shall coordinate delivery (including installation and training if applicable) with the Technical Information Contact identified herein.

(END OF CLAUSE)

. 45 NIST LOCAL-33 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

In accordance with the provisions of FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination listed below is attached and will be applicable to performance under this contract/order.

Wage Determination No.: 2015-5415 Date: 12/29/2015

(END OF CLAUSE)

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. 46 Special Contract Requirements

Special Contract Requirements

1. Performance Evaluation

Contractor performance evaluations are prepared and completed in – Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS). They are placed in the Federal Government’s Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for use by the Government when considering contractors for award of new contracts.

The contractor’s performance will be evaluated using the respective contractor performance evaluation report entry system located on the website https://www.cpars.gov/. Prior to commencement of work, the contractor is required to provide the Government with the name, phone number and e-mail address of the “Contractor’s Representative” that will be responsible for receipt and review of draft performance evaluations prepared by the government. It is the contractor’s responsibility to keep this contact information current.

2. Special Invoicing Instructions

In addition to the clause NIST LOCAL-04 Billing Instructions contained within this contract, the following invoicing requirements shall also be required.

Each invoice shall include the Project Title. Invoices shall be submitted on a no more than monthly basis for services. For items, invoices shall be submitted upon delivery of the items or supplies or in accordance with other payment terms or milestones identified within the contract.

Invoices shall be submitted in a timely manner. Invoices shall be in accordance with the price schedule (CLINs) and any other payment terms identified in this contract. Any invoice that includes travel expenses shall include a detailed breakdown of the travel costs and shall be accompanied with sufficient supporting documentation to easily verify all costs incurred are in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and FAR Part 31.

Invoices that do not meet the minimum requirements shall be rejected.

Rejected Invoices: When resubmitting a previously rejected invoice for payment the invoice date shall be revised to reflect the date for the revised invoice. Additionally, the invoice number shall be revised to include an “R” after the original invoice number or include a different invoice number to prevent submission of an apparent duplicate invoice. NIST will not accept duplicate invoices. Duplicate invoicing may result in rejection of the invoice or delay of payment.

Repeated failure to submit proper invoices following the instructions of this clause or NIST LOCAL-04 or failure to submit invoices in a timely manner may be documented in the Contractors Performance Assessment Rating.

Payment will be made for proper invoices after inspection by the appropriate Government personnel and only upon acceptance by the Government.

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. 47 Attachment A-Solicitation Addenda Instructions Eva

ATTACHMENT A – SOLICITATION ADDENDA, INSTRUCTIONS, EVALUATION

CRITERIA & BASIS FOR AWARD

CContents

1. GENERAL

2. 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS,

SOLICITATION ADDENDA

3. CONTINUATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

3.1. Questions and Inquiries

3.2. Pre-Quotation Conference and Site Visit

3.3. Submission of Proposals

3.4. Submission of Quotations

3.4.1. General

3.4.2. Submission Format

3.4.3. Text

3.4.4. Font Size

3.4.5. Page Limitation

3.4.6. Cross-referencing

3.5. Confidential Information

3.6. List of Attachments

4. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD

4.1. Factor 1 - Technical Approach

4.2. Factor 2 - Experience

4.3. Factor 3 - Past Performance

4.4. Factor 4 - Schedule

4.5. Factor 5 - Quality Control (QC) Approach

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4.6. Price Quotation

1. GENERAL

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) # SB1341-16-RQ-0191 utilizing simplified acquisition procedures authorized by FAR Subpart 13.5. The Contracting Officer will not use nor shall this solicitation be subject to the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-87-1.

2. 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS,

SOLICITATION ADDENDA

The word “Offer and Offeror” throughout this provision is hereby changed to read “Quotation and Quoter.” Additionally, the following paragraphs of 52.212-1 are changed to read as follows.

52.212-1(a) The associated NAICS code for this RFQ is 332313 and small business size standard is 750 employees.

52.212-1 (b)(8) Representations & Certifications. The contractor must have completed Online Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 for the NAICS code and small business size standard identified for this acquisition. If the offeror does not have online representations and certifications for the applicable NAICS code and size standard in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov the offeror must submit a complete copy of the representations and certifications with its quotation.

52.212-1 (c) Period for Acceptance of Offers. is changed from 30 calendar days TO READ 90 calendar days.

52.212-1 (f)(2) Late Submissions. Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

52.212-1 (g) Contract award. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue a purchase order based on the initial quotations received. Therefore, the quoter’s initial quotation should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to request revised quotations from, or negotiate final purchase order terms with, one or more, but not all, quoters if later determined by the Contracting

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Officer to be necessary. However, the Contracting Officer will not establish a competitive range, conduct discussions, or otherwise use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest; and issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation.

52.212-1 (l) Requests for information. The contracting officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this solicitation. Quoters may request information on award(s) resulting from this solicitation from the contracting officer. If requested, the following information will be provided by the contracting officer.

(1) The number of quoters solicited;

(2) The number of quotations received;

(3) The name and address of each quoter receiving an award;

(4) The items, quantities, and any stated unit prices of each award. If the number of items or other factors makes listing any stated unit prices impracticable at that time, only the total contract price need be furnished in the notice; and

(5) In general terms, the reason(s) the contractor’s quotation was not accepted, unless the price information in paragraph (4) of this section readily reveals the reason. In no event will a quoter’s cost breakdown, profit, overhead rates, trade secrets, manufacturing processes and techniques, or other confidential business information be disclosed to any other quoter.

3. CONTINUATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

3.1. Questions and Inquiries

Questions and inquiries regarding this Request for Quotation (RFQ) shall be submitted electronically using the RFQ Question Submittal Form (Attachment E) provided in this solicitation no later than ten days…