B-2._Combined_Synopsis.docx

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERICAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITTION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES.

The Request for Quotations (RFQ) number is SB1341-17-RQ-0754. This synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees.

This acquisition is unrestricted and is being solicited on a Full and Open basis.

COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATION (CAR) 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing, via email, to both the Contract Specialist, Cory Worley at Cory.Worley@nist.gov and the Contracting Officer Forest Crumpler at Forest.Crumpler@nist.gov. Questions should be received no later than seven (7) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. All responses to the questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

The Government intends to make a single award for Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type contract resulting from this solicitation.

The NIST Center for Neutron Research seeks to upgrade the data acquisition system on the Disk Chopper Time of Flight Spectrometer (DCS). In this instrument a polychromatic neutron beam is monochromated and pulsed into short duration bunches which impinge upon a sample and are scattered. 913 helium 3 proportional counters detect the scattered radiation and the data acquisition system histograms the detected neutron events with respect to the time of flight of the neutron from the sample to the detector.

The existing data acquisition system consists of 30 NIST-designed time to digital converter units in a VME form factor which generate a timestamped event word with 50 ns resolution relative to a distributed sync pulse. The event words are serialized and read out over a private bus by a digital signal processor which bins the events into a histogram which is in turn read out over a high-speed USB link.

The purpose of this procurement is to obtain signal processing electronics for an array of helium 3 proportional counters in a neutron time of flight application. This electronics package will be fed discriminated logic signals from the proportional counter preamplifiers. This electronics package will timestamp these logic pulses and present them for high speed readout by a NIST-developed software application.

REQUIREMENTS

a. Specifications

The Contractor shall provide signal processing electronics that meet the following requirements:

1. Signal inputs

a. Logic inputs with selectable termination (50Ω , 1 kΩ, open)

b. Input connections are coaxial Lemo 00

2. Readout

a. Uses open communication standards (Ethernet/TCP, Fiber Channel)

i. Preference is given to a solution conforming to the ADARA protocol

b. Scalable to 960+ channels

c. Capable of assigning unique identifier (or “Pixel ID”) to each channel as well as a timestamp

3. Timestamping

a. The system must be able to associate a timestamp with each neutron event (absolute or relative to a provided reference signal)

b. Timestamp assigned to either leading or falling edge of input logic pulse

c. Time resolution is minimally 1 microsecond (<50 ns preferred)

d. Dynamic range of timestamping is 60 s or greater

e. Preference is given to a solution that can produce absolute timestamps according to the IEEE 1588 (Precision Time Protocol) standard

4. Throughput

a. The system must be able to handle 10,000 events per second per channel without any perceptible downtime

b. The system must be able to handle minimum of 300,000 events per second over the entire collection of channels

5. Mechanical

a. Individual modules of the system must reside in an enclosure or standard bus enclosure that will fit in a standard EIA-310 relay rack

6. Site preparation requirements

a. Requirements for electrical service, cooling, shock, or other environmental considerations for running the supplied equipment

7. Modular electronics capable of timestamping TTL level logic pulses produced by the NIST preamplifiers

a. Any associated enclosures, power supplies, busses, etc.

b. At least three (3) spare timestamping modules above those required to serve 960 inputs

8. A high-speed interface and protocol for transferring data from the electronics to a NIST-written software application

9. Documentation including:

a. Mechanical drawings and CAD bodies detailing the physical sizes of the electronics enclosures

b. Electronics schematics and wiring diagrams

c. A user manual with instructions for operating the electronics

d. A reference manual with detailed information on the principle of operation, power and cooling requirements, data acquisition software, communication protocols, required maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures

e. Manuals associated with all commercial components of the system

f. Calibration and testing results

10. Source code – for internal Government use

a. Firmware

b. Drivers for communications, etc.

c. Test or diagnostic programs

11. Onsite installation and training

a. Thorough demonstration of all system functions, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting

b. Training of NIST staff in use of development tools to maintain firmware and software

b. Operational Test

The Contractor shall perform and document tests to demonstrate that the specifications listed above are met. If the testing requires facilities not readily available to the Contractor, the testing may be performed using the neutron beam facilities at NIST.

c. Delivery

FOB Destination delivery terms are required. The Contractor shall deliver the electronics package and all associated deliverables within ten (10) months after receipt of order. Preference will be given to Offerors who are capable of delivering the requirement electronics package within six (6) months or less following contract award. The Contractor shall deliver the required product to NIST, Building 301, Shipping and Receiving, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640. The Contractor shall notify the NIST Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) at least one week prior to shipping.

d. Warranty

The Contractor shall warrant the electronics package for a period of at least one (1) year.

e. Government Responsibilities

The Government will be responsible for site preparation and will provide support for the electronics package and will run necessary infrastructure for its operation. The Contractor shall coordinate with NCNR engineers to ensure that the electronics package can be properly mounted on the NIST spectrometer.

f. Deliverables

+ 3 spare modules 10 months ARO

g. Inspection and Acceptance

NIST will inspect all components upon delivery and will report any damage found due to shipping. Contractor shall replace any component found to be damaged during shipping.

NIST will review submitted performance test results to verify that Contractor’s stated performance specifications have been met. NIST may carry out its own equivalent performance test to confirm the Contractor’s results. Acceptance will not occur until approval by NIST that all performance tests have been completely satisfactory.

Final acceptance testing will occur within fourteen (14) days after inspection and installation.

All Offerors shall provide a quotation for the following line items:

The Contractor shall supply the required product as specified above. All materials provided under this contract must be new. Used or remanufactured items will not be considered for award.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. Those incorporated by reference may be found at the following:

All Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses may be viewed at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar.

All Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses and provisions can be accessed at:

http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv5_02.tpl.

PROVISIONS

FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2016)

(Reference FAR 4.1105(a)(1))

FAR 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

(Reference FAR 4.1804(a))

FAR 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(Reference FAR 12.301(b)(1))

INSTRUCTIONS:

System for Award Management, SAM

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in the system for award management (www.sam.gov) prior to award. Refusal to register shall forfeit award.

Due Date for Quotations

Offerors shall submit their quotations so that NIST receives them not later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on July 21, 2017. FAX quotations shall not be accepted. E-mail quotations shall be accepted at cory.worley@nist.gov.

Please reference the RFQ number in the subject line of email communications. Offerors’ quotations shall not be deemed received by the Government until the quotation is entered in the e-mail box set forth above.

Quotation Preparation Instructions

1. Price Quotation: The Offeror shall submit an original and one copy of the completed priced schedule. If the quotation is submitted electronically, additional copies are not required. The pricing quotation shall be separate from any other portion of the quotation. The Offeror shall propose a FOB Destination, firm fixed-price for all CLINS identified above. The Offeror shall state any applicable warranty coverage.

2. Technical Quotation: The Offeror shall submit an original and one copy of the technical quotations. If the quotation is submitted electronically, additional copies are not required. The technical quotation shall address the following:

a. Technical Capability: The Offeror shall demonstrate it has the ability and access to materials to provide and install the required electronics package that meet the specifications listed above. The Offeror shall provide information within its submission addressing its ability to provide and install the proposed electronics package within the stated delivery timeframe.

3. Acceptance of RFQ terms and conditions: This is an Open-Market Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for delivery and installation of the electronics package, as defined herein. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation that will include the terms and conditions that are set forth herein. In order to facilitate the award process, ALL quotes shall include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

a. The offeror shall state “The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.”

OR

b. The offeror shall state “The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:”

Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)

Please note that this procurement IS NOT being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the offeror’s FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation;

4. Quoters shall provide their Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS number) for the quoter’s active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Quoters must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov to receive an award;

5. Quoters shall include a completed copy of the attached provision, FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (FEB 2016) with their quotation.

QUOTATION EVALUATION:

Evaluation Factors

The Government may award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, results in a technically acceptable quotation and is the lowest priced quotation. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Technical Capability Price

1. For the purpose of Technical Capability: Evaluation of technical capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. NIST will evaluate whether the offeror has demonstrated that it has the capability to successfully deliver and install the required electronics package that meets all requirements identified above. Quotations that do not demonstrate the Offeror has the capabilities to provide and install the required electronics package, that meets the specifications, will not be considered further for award.

2. For the purpose of evaluation of Price: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s ability to deliver an efficient and effective quotation at a fair and reasonable price.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

Per Court Injunction dated 24 Oct 2016 and OMB memo dated 25 Oct 2016 the following definitions of FAR 52.212-3 are not implemented into this solicitation.

“Administrative merits determination” “Arbitral award or decision” Paragraph (2) of “Civil judgment” “DOL Guidance” “Enforcement agency” “Labor compliance agreement” “Labor laws” “Labor law decision”

Per Court Injunction dated 24 Oct. 2016 and OMB memo dated 25 Oct. 2016 paragraph (s) of 52.212-3 is not implemented into this solicitation.

FAR 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE

(a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Trade Agreements.”

(b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products

[List as necessary]

(c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for those products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Mar 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly—

(1) [ ] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) [ ] Outside the United States.

CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) (Reference FAR 12.301(b)(3))

FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERICAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

The following additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition –

FAR 52203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006) ALT. I (OCT 1995) FAR 52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2015) (PUB. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 NOTE) FAR 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) FAR 52.219-8, UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS, (NOV 2016) (15U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

FAR 52.219-28, POST AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2))

FAR 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).

FAR 52.222-19, CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126)

FAR 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

FAR 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246)

FAR 52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

FAR 52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793)

FAR 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

FAR 52.222-40, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496) FAR 52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. CHAPTER 78 AND E.O. 13627)

FAR 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILLITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015)

FAR 52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513) FAR 52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, ET SEQ., 19 U.S.C. 3301 NOTE).

FAR 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) FAR 52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER— SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332)

FAR 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 address:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

(End Clause)

FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JUL 2013)

(Reference FAR 4.1105(b))

FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

(Reference FAR 32.706-3)

FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) (Reference FAR 32.009-2)

FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

(Reference FAR 33.215(b))

FAR 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991) ALT. I (NOV 1991)

(Reference FAR 36.513)

CAR 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (APR 2010)

(a) To Be Determined (TBD) 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:

TBD

(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.

(End Clause)

CAR 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

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

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

DOC/NIST

100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Building: 235

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

(Reference 48 CFR 1301.602-170)

CAR 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 48 CFR 1309.507–2(c))

CAR 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 48 CFR 1309.507–2(d))

CAR 1352.231–71 DUPLICATION OF EFFORT (APR 2010)

(Reference 48 CFR 1331.205–70)

CAR CLAUSES FULL TEXT CAN BE ACCESSED AT:

http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv5_02.tpl

NIST LOCAL_04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payments provisions of this contract to:

NIST

Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621 FAX Number: 301-975-8283 Email: invoice@nist.gov

Each invoice or voucher submitted shall include the following:

Contract Number.

Contractor Name and Address.

Date of Invoice.

Invoice Number.

Amount of Invoice, and cumulative amount invoiced to-date.

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

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

Prompt payment discount terms, if offered.

Any other information or documentation required by the contract.

(End Clause)

CAR 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

An agency protest may be filed with either (1) the Contracting Officer, or (2) at a level above the Contracting Officer, with the agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999).

Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ATTN: FOREST CRUMPLER, CONTRACTING OFFICER

100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Agency protests filed with the Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address:

NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO)

100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

A complete copy of all agency protest, 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

(End of Provision) Request for Quotation SB1341-17-RQ-0754