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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Elevator Maintenance Services for Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida

(i) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1305M324Q0077.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02 (JAN 2024) (Deviation 2024-06) (JAN 2024).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 811310. The small business size standard is $12.5M.

(v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Qty 12 months @ $__________ total for year $___________

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Qty 12 months @ $__________ total for year

CLIN 1002 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Qty 12 months @ $__________ total for year

CLIN 1003 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Qty 12 months @ $__________ total for year

CLIN 1004 – Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Qty 12 months @ $__________ total for year $___________

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1 – 4, and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 1986-0452, Revision No. 23, dated 12/26/2023, which can be found on: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

INVOICES TO BE BILLED MONTHLY IN ARREARS. PROVIDE MONTHLY AND ANNUAL

PRICING FOR EACH BASE AND OPTION YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON

ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Period of performance shall be:

Base Year for a twelve month period 03/01/2024 through 02/28/2025.

Option Period 1 for a twelve month period 03/01/2025 through 02/28/2026.

Option Period 2 for a twelve month period 03/01/2026 through 02/28/2027.

Option Period 3 for a twelve month period 03/01/2027 through 02/28/2028.

Option Period 4 for a twelve month period 03/01/2028 through 02/28/2029.

Place of Performance is:

NOAA

Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149

(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023), applies to this acquisition apply can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(xv) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 PM MST/MDT on February 12, 2024. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Diana Romero at diana.romero@noaa.gov.

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to Diana Romero at diana.romero@noaa.gov.

UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net.

There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

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1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO diana.romero@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN February 08, 2024. Any responses to 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, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(End of provision)

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Please contact James Barone at james.barone@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to Diana Romero at diana.romero@noaa.gov.

1305M324Q0077

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

02/01/2024 145023-24-0021

1 66

325 BROADWAY, SOU6

BOULDER CO 80305

WAD-SAP

ATLANTIC AND MET

LAB /R/AOML

4301 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY

MIAMI

FL 33149

303 578-9265DIANA ROMERO

02/12/2024 1600 MS

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

1305M324Q0077 BASE

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section III - Description/Specifications Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are required and can be sent to Diana.romero@noaa.gov.

2. Contractor shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.

3. Vendors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.

4. Vendors must provide all items requested in FAR 52.212-2. Vendors who do not provide all evaluation criteria will not be accepted.

This will be a trade-off.

1. Technical Approach and Capability.

The vendor’s overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the Government's level of confidence in the vendor’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Statement of Work. Provide a detailed description of the company’s experience performing the same services. A detailed technical approach write-up describing how the contractor will perform this service is required to be submitted with the quote regardless of whether a site visit was made or not. The technical approach write-up must not be a reiteration of the

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Statement of Work but how your company plans on performing the tasks listed in the attached Statement of Work. i.e.

performance checklists, anticipated number of trained and certified HVAC mechanics, anticipated hours at the facility and/or confirmation of supplies being provided, etc.

2. Past Performance. The vendor's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the vendor, the agency’s knowledge of contractor performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services. Quote shall include at least two references for similar and relevant services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address.

Vendors lacking relevant past performance history, or for whom past performance information is either not available or has not been submitted to the Government, will receive a neutral rating for past performance.

3. Price. The quoted prices will be evaluated but not scored. The Government will evaluate the price quote for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the RFQ requirements. Quoted prices must be entirely compatible with the Non-Price Technical Solution.

Payment terms: Net-30

Invoices will be paid monthly in arrears.

0001 12 MO

Base Year

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: Z1JZ Requisition No: 145023-24-0021

1001 12 MO

Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2025 Product/Service Code: Z1JZ Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026

1002 12 MO

Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2026 Product/Service Code: Z1JZ Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027

1003 12 MO

Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 03/01/2027 through 02/28/2028.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2027 Product/Service Code: Z1JZ Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 to 02/29/2028

1004 12 MO

Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for elevator maintenance services at the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 03/01/2028 through 02/28/2029.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2028 Product/Service Code: Z1JZ Period of Performance: 03/01/2028 to 02/28/2029

Section III - Description/Specifications

Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

Elevator Maintenance & Service Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) Miami (Virginia Key), Florida

1. INTRODUCTION

The Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), at 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149 is located on Virginia Key, Florida. AOML is a research facility owned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The main building was commissioned in 1973 and consists of roughly 74,000 square feet of office, laboratory, workshop, machinery, and storage space.

The facility is six-stories (five floors and a basement at ground level) and is equipped with two elevators:

a passenger elevator and a freight elevator. The freight elevator provides service between the basement and the 4th floor, while the passenger elevator provides service from the ground level to the fifth floor.

2. PURPOSE

This request will provide NOAA/AOML with full maintenance services for its two elevators. The vendor will maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and provide support for periodic inspections and tests of the equipment listed in Section 4 in order to keep the elevators in safe working order.

3. GENERAL

A. Summary: Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and insurance needed for this non-personal services contract.

B. Safety Assurance: When working on site, the contractor shall continuously monitor the work area to ensure safety and compliance with all OSHA safety regulations, as well as any pertinent county or state safety standards.

C. Worksite Management:

Contractor shall provide a competent work foreman who is authorized to act for the contractor.

D. IT Security:

Contractor employees will not require access to NOAA IT resources while performing the work needed to complete the requirements of this contract

4. ELEVATOR SPECIFICATIONS

A. Passenger Elevator specifications (wiring diagrams available on site) The Passenger Elevator is located on the center of the main building structure facing the east side of the building on the first floor

OTIS Relay Logic Electric Traction Elevator Capacity: 2500 lbs.

State Serial Number: 65725

DC#: 1660

Car speed: 200

Landings: 6

The Passenger Elevator was modernized in November 2012 with installation of numerous new components, including: AC traction controller and landing system (Smartrise), AC motor, governor and governor rope, hall stations and position indicators, hoistway and traveling cables, and electrical disconnect. A further modification occurred in 2020 to install uncontrolled ascent rope-grippers.

style="margin-left: 75pt;">B. Freight Elevator specifications (wiring diagrams available on site) The Freight Elevator is located in the center of the main building structure, just behind the passenger elevator, facing the west side of the building on the first floor

OTIS Relay Logic Electric Traction Elevator Capacity: 4000 lbs.

State Serial Number: 65726

DC#: 1661

Car speed: 200 Landings: 5

The Freight Elevator was modernized in December 2014 with installation of numerous new components, including: AC traction controller and landing system (Smartrise), governor and governor rope, tension sheave, hall stations, traveling cable, hoistway wires, and electrical disconnects. A further modification occurred in 2020 to install uncontrolled ascent rope-grippers.

5. WORK ITEMS TO BE COVERED UNDER THE CONTRACT

A. Contractor shall provide all labor and equipment necessary to conduct routine, preventative maintenance services in accordance with ASME A-17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. See also Section 6.

B. Contractor shall provide all labor and equipment necessary to support annual third party inspections and periodic no-load and load tests required under the CFR. (Last annual and 5yr weight inspection completed: June 2022) C. In the event of elevator malfunction or failure, the contractor shall provide on-site service within one business day of notification.

D. Contractor shall provide troubleshooting, adjustments, and repairs or replacements (as warranted) to the elevator components listed under Section 6.

E. If troubleshooting indicates the replacement of a part or component that is obsolete, unobtainable, or otherwise not covered under the full maintenance contract, then the contractor shall provide the Facility Operations Specialist with an itemized proposal, including materials, labor, and a time estimate for returning the elevator to service. The contractor shall obtain approval from Facility Operations Specialist before proceeding.

F. Invoicing shall be done monthly, or quarterly in arrears. Invoices shall be sent IPP.GOV referencing the contract number.

G. Repairs and materials that may be required due to forces of nature, criminal activity, or gross owner negligence are not covered under this contract.

6. ELEVATOR COMPONENTS TO BE COVERED UNDER THE CONTRACT

A. Control System – controllers, circuit boards, relays, contacts, and transformers.

B. Machines – Worm gears, thrust bearings, brakes, coils, linings, motors, windings, rotating elements, brushes, bearings and assemblies, governor and governor rope, sheaves, pins, and deflectors.

C. Electrical – electrical wiring, conduit, ducts, hoistway and traveling cables, but not to include the machine room mainline disconnect switches or anything before that point.

D. Hoistway and pit equipment – landing system, landing and slowdown switches, car limits and counterweight safeties.

E. Rails and guides – Guide rails, shoe gibs and rollers. Guide rails will be properly lubricated, except where roller guides are used.

F. Hoist ropes – Hoist ropes will be properly lubricated and adjusted for equalized tension. Hoist ropes shall be replaced as needed to ensure safety (Freight elevator hoist ropes replaced April 2013).

G. Door equipment – Automatic door operators, hoistway and car door hangers and contacts, door rollers and gibs, bearings, bushings, hoistway door interlocks, and auxiliary door closing devices.

H. Signals and accessories – Car operating panels, car and hall buttons, car and hall direction and position indicators, fireman’s service equipment and all other signal and accessory facilities furnished and installed as an integral part of the elevator.

I. Lubricants – Contractor will use lubricants compounded under OEM’s specification or equal.

J. Rope Grippers – Contractor will ensure proper lubrication, testing, adjustment, and inspection to ensure continued operation as required by code.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year - March 01, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Option Year 1 – March 01, 2025 through February 28, 2026 Option Year 2 – March 01, 2026 through February 28, 2027 Option Year 3 – March 02, 2027 through February 29, 2028 Option Year 4 – March 01, 2028 through February 28, 2029

9. WORK RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Scheduling Requirements: Contractor shall conduct all work so as to avoid conflict with normal on-going facility operations. Any proposed work scheduling shall be submitted prior to beginning work and shall be approved by the Facility Operations Specialist to ensure coordination with facility operations.

B. Communications: Furnish a list of key Contractor contact personnel including telephone numbers for use in the event of emergency.

C. Working Hours: Regular working hours shall consist of a 9-hour period, between 7 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. Work outside regular working hours requires approval of the Associate Director.

D. Storage: Tools, equipment, and materials may be stored on site, as needed. AOML shall assume no liability for these materials.

E. Security: Contractor’s employees must check in with the Facility Operations Specialist at AOML when they enter the building.

F. Cleanliness and Order: All tools and equipment shall be secured, and the work site shall be cleaned of trash and debris, prior to departure.

10. CONTACT LIST

To be given at time of award

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Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

(JAN 2011)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).

The evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past Performance) to be significantly more important than price. However, as quotes are determined to be more equal in the non-price evaluation factor, price becomes more important and may become the determining factor for award. If, at any stage of the evaluation, all vendors are determined to have submitted equal, or virtually equal, Non-Price Technical Solutions, price could become the factor in determining which vendor will receive the award.

The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award a purchase order based on the Offeror’s initial quote; therefore, the Offeror’s initial quote should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a Non- Price Technical Solution and price standpoint.

The Government reserves the right not to award a purchase order depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds. Furthermore, the Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities or omissions in quotes received.

The Government may make award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or the Offeror with the highest technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve only slightly superior performance capability.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following:

1. Technical Approach and Capability.

The Offeror’s overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the Government's level of confidence in the Offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Statement of Work. Provide a detailed description of the company’s experience performing similar services. A detailed technical approach write-up describing how the Offeror will perform this service is required to be submitted with the quote regardless of whether a site visit was made or not. The technical approach write-up must not be a reiteration of the Statement of

Work, but how your company plans on performing the tasks listed in the attached Statement of Work.

(i.e. performance checklists, anticipated number of employees, anticipated hours at the facility and/or confirmation of supplies being provided, etc.)

2. Past Performance.

The Offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services. Quote shall include at least two references from at least two separate contracts for similar and relevant services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history, or for whom past performance information is either not available or has not been submitted to the Government, will receive a neutral rating for past performance.

3. Price.

The Government will evaluate the price quote for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the RFQ requirements. Quoted prices must be entirely compatible with the Non-Price Technical Solution.

The Government intends to award a trade-off, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Options to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

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

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment-

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

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

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

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

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

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

(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror.

No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000- 9999, except-

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

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology-

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern-

(1) Means a small business concern-

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern-(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern-

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

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

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern-

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs _________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not…