Sol_1305M324Q0323.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Non-personal Janitorial Services for National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Located in St. Charles, Missouri

(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 1305M324Q0323.

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

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total service disable veteran owned set-aside. The associated NAICS is 561720. The small business size standard is $22.0 million.

(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 janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 08/01/2024 through 12/31/2024.

Quantity: 5 Months Monthly Price: Annual Total:

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025.

Quantity: 12 Months Monthly Price: Annual Total:

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026.

Quantity: 12 Months Monthly Price: Annual Total:

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027.

Quantity: 12 Months Monthly Price: Annual Total:

CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 01/01/2028 through 12/31/2028.

Quantity: 12 Months Monthly Price: Annual Total:

Aggregate Total for All Years:

(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 2015-5075, Revision No. 26, dated 04/30/2024, 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 five months period 08/01/2024 through 12/31/2024.

Option Period 1 for a twelve month period 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025.

Option Period 2 for a twelve month period 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026.

Option Period 3 for a twelve month period 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027.

Option Period 4 for a twelve month period 01/01/2028 through 12/31/2028.

Place of Performance is 12 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304.5685.

(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 (May 2024), 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 (May 2024) (Deviation 2024-03) (Oct 2023) (Deviation 2023-03 (Dec 2022) (Deviation 2021-06) (Sept 2021), applies to this acquisition apply can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

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 12:00PM MST/MDT on July 10, 2024. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to diana.romero@noaa.gov.

mailto:diana.romero@noaa.gov

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to 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 12:00pm MST ON JULY 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 Marion Smith at marion.smith@noaa.gov or Jim Sieveking at jim.sieveking@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to diana.romero@noaa.gov.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 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 at diana.romero@noaa.gov.

2. Offeror 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.

mailto:diana.romero@noaa.gov http://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/ mailto:support@fedconnect.net mailto:diana.romero@noaa.gov mailto:marion.smith@noaa.gov mailto:jim.sieveking@noaa.gov mailto:diana.romero@noaa.gov mailto:diana.romero@noaa.gov https://sam.gov/content/home

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

4. Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria will not be accepted.

Technical Acceptability/Capability. Quote shall include at least two references for similar and relevant services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work. 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.

Price.

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

“THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES.

IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A

CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT”.

FAR 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).

(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 Acceptability/Capability. Quote shall include at least two references for similar and relevant services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work. 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.

2. Price.

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, a 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)

1305M324Q0323

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

06/28/2024 142030-24-0142

1 80

325 BROADWAY, SOU6

BOULDER CO 80305

WAD-SAP

ST. LOUIS WFO (ST. CHARLES) MO

12 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE

ST CHARLES

MO 63304-5681

303 578-9265DIANA ROMERO

07/10/2024 1200 MD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

THIS IS A SERVICE DISABLE VETERAN OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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)

1305M324Q0323 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

Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Period of Performance 08/01/2024 through 12/31/2024.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Requisition No: 142030-24-0142

Option Year 1 -Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025

Option Year 2 - Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026

Option Year 3 - Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2027

Option Year 4 - Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in St. Charles, MO in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 to 12/31/2028

Section III - Description/Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Weather Service Statement of Work Janitorial Services

LOCATION

National Weather Service St. Louis Weather Forecast Office 12 Research Park Drive St. Charles, MO 63304-5685 St. Charles County

SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all supplies, materials, equipment, tools, personnel, and supervision to clean the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) as described in this statement of work. The facility has 5,600 square feet of cleanable space (approximately 80% carpet, 20% tile), 58 windows, and 24 employees.

This facility is in operation 24/7. The supplies and materials shall be properly stored in the area designated by the Government Contact Point (GCP).

The contractor shall be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for cleaning as specified herein. The supplies the contractor shall furnish shall be of commercial grade (to include:

toilet paper, paper towels, liquid soap(s), trash can liners, garbage bags, cleaning solutions, etc.).

Specific days and/or times of all work to be performed shall be coordinated with the GCP. Work to be performed on government recognized holidays shall be accomplished the following day or as agreed upon by the contractor and GCP. Any cleaning missed due to severe weather operations shall be accomplished the following day.

DESCRIPTON OF WORK

1. DAILY – Four Days – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday A. Sweep or dust mop all uncarpeted floors (including hallways and foyers) using chemically treated absorbent dusting tools. All sweeping of uncarpeted floors shall be done by the dustless method using either the laundered or the disposable types of treated cloths, as appropriate.

B. Vacuum all carpeted floors with a commercial grade vacuum that has a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtering system.

C. Vacuum or clean indoor and outdoor entrance mats.

D. Empty all wastebaskets and containers. Remove all refuse to proper outside containers. Replace plastic liners when soiled or torn. In case of leakage, damp wipe receptacle clean. Clean receptacle exterior as needed.

E. Wet mop restroom floors with disinfectant solution. Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals. Spot clean toilet enclosures, baseboards, pipes, sills, and walls.

F. Refill all dispensers and containers in restrooms and break room. Ensure a sufficient quantity of towels and toilet tissue is readily available in each of these rooms. Ensure a constant supply of deodorizer in men’s restroom urinal and deodorizer spray in men’s and women’s restroom.

G. Clean countertops, mirrors, and sinks in restrooms. Clean countertop (including behind microwave), sink, and table in break room. Scour sink and wipe interior of microwave.

H. Clean drinking fountain.

I. Wet mop break room as needed.

J. Empty ash tray.

K. Fill out and initial/sign the janitorial checklist (provided by WFO).

2. WEEKLY

A. Wet mop all uncarpeted floors (except the access floor in the operations and equipment rooms) using a detergent solution. Remove all oil, tar, and stubborn dirt using an all-purpose spray cleaner.

B. Damp mop access floor in operations room, mop should be damp but not wet, to assure that no water seeps down through floor seams. To remove marks or stains, use all-purpose spray cleaner.

Under no circumstances shall wax, oil, or other coatings be applied to this floor as the anti-static properties of this floor will be lost.

C. Wash glass entrance doors and windows, interior and exterior, with cleaning material that will not film or streak, or stain.

D. Clean exterior surfaces of appliances in the break room.

E. Disinfect all sinks and drinking fountain.

F. Clean restroom mirrors.

G. Dust horizontal surfaces throughout facility that are readily accessible and visibly require dusting.

All dusting shall be done by the damp or treated cloth methods.

H. Dust computers, computer monitors, keyboards and phone keyboards.

3. MONTHLY

A. Remove spots and stains from carpet as necessary.

B. Buff and spot polish high traffic areas to protect finish.

C. Completely vacuum all carpeted areas including moving furniture to clean underneath.

D. Spot clean doors, walls, painted surfaces, and ledges to remove fingerprints, marks, and smudges using an all-purpose cleaner.

E. Clean ceiling vents in restrooms.

4. QUARTERLY (January, April, July, October) A. Dust venetian blinds.

B. Clean countertop under microwave.

C. Resilient Floor (Electronic Shop) After damp mop or light scrubbing, spray a diluted floor polish (7% to 8% solids) or spray-buffing compound on the floor. Before the liquid can dry, buff with a floor machine equipped with a buffing pad or brush to leave a thin protective, glossy film. Severe traffic areas may require extra coats of polish.

D. Access Floor (Equipment and Operations Area) Damp mop access floor in equipment room, mop should be damp but not wet, to assure that no water seeps down through floor seams. To remove marks or stains, use all-purpose spray cleaner. Under no circumstances shall wax, oil, or other coatings be applied to this floor as the anti-static properties of this floor will be lost.

E. Clean the return air grills in the operations area and in the equipment room.

F. Ceramic Tile Floors (Break Room, Restrooms, and Entry Ways) All ceramic tile floors shall be cleaned using the following procedure:

(1) Sweep or vacuum as required removing loose dust and dirt.

(2) Remove foot marks and small spills and damp mop or sponge.

(3) A cleaning solution shall be mixed according to the manufacturer’s directions. Use double bucket or two standard buckets, one containing fresh cleaning solution, the other to receive dirty cleaning solution removed from the floor.

(4) Apply cleaning solution to the floor and agitate with a floor machine and scrubbing brush attachment or, a long handled scrubbing brush. Be especially careful to loosen all dirt in grout joints.

Work small areas at a time to keep dirty cleaning solution from drying on floor.

(5) Remove all dirty cleaning solution from floor with wet mop or auto scrubber.

(6) Let floor dry before allowing traffic.

5. SEMI-ANNUAL CLEANING (April, October) A. Vacuum/clean chairs.

B. Wash all interior and exterior windows.

C. Clean all fluorescent light fixtures plates. Vacuum light fixture grids in the operations area to remove dust and dirt.

D. Carpeted Floors Vacuum all areas thoroughly before doing the cleaning process. All carpeted areas shall be cleaned using a low moisture cleaning process. Do not use hot water extraction or so-called “Steam Cleaning” except as when and where approved by GCP. Do not use the Spin-Bonnet method.

E. Clean the floor in the RDA and the TPMS buildings and sweep the UPS room.

6. ADDITIONAL WORK OUTSIDE THE STATEMENT OF WORK

Additional work not covered in specifications on an “as needed” and “requested” basis. With an approved modification to the purchase order, the contractor shall be compensated for the additional work at an hourly rate, to be included in the contract, plus materials, if applicable. Materials shall be itemized on the invoice and not exceed published price listing.

TERMS OF THE SOW

1. Vendor shall bill on a monthly basis in arrears for the service provided.

2. The contractor, if remotely located, shall designate a representative local to the contract site, with contact numbers, for the GCP to communicate with about the quality of work, progress, and technical details of the project. Neither the local representative nor the GCP has the authority to modify the contract in any manner which might affect the cost thereof.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for the scheduling and coordination of work on the site.

4. If any of the services do not conform to the contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the series again in conformity with the contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. If the defects in services are not corrected by performance, the government may

(1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

5. If the contractor fails to expeditiously take the necessary action to ensure that performance shall be inconformity with contract requirements, the government may terminate the contract.

6. All work shall be done as required above except on holidays of which work shall be accomplished the following day or as agree upon by the contractor and GCP.

7. The government reserves the right to inspect for quality control.

8. The contractor and/or employee should sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property and should sign out when leaving the property.

END OF SOW

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)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

(AUG 2020)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (MAY 2024)

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (MAY 2024)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (FEB 2021)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.

(MAY 2024)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. (MAY 2024) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. (MAY 2024) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

Standard Language 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®.

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 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase "FASCSA order" in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services. (MAY 2014)

(a) Certain supplies or services to be provided under this contract for use by the Government are required by law to be obtained from nonprofit agencies participating in the program operated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (the Committee) under 41 U.S.C. 8504. Additionally, certain of these supplies are available from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the General Services Administration (GSA), or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Contractor shall obtain mandatory supplies or services to be provided for Government use under this contract from the specific sources indicated in the contract schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer if a mandatory source is unable to provide the supplies or services by the time required, or if the quality of supplies or services provided by the mandatory source is unsatisfactory. The Contractor shall not purchase the supplies or services from other sources until the Contracting Officer has notified the Contractor that the Committee or an AbilityOne central nonprofit agency has authorized purchase from other sources.

(c) Price and delivery information for the mandatory supplies is available from the Contracting Officer for the supplies obtained through the DLA/GSA/VA distribution facilities. For mandatory supplies or services that are not available from DLA/GSA/VA, price and delivery information is available from the appropriate central nonprofit agency. Payments shall be made directly to the source making delivery. Points of contact for AbilityOne central nonprofit agencies are:

(1) National Industries for the Blind, 1310 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1691,

(703) 310-0500; and

(2) NISH, 8401 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22182, (571) 226-4660.

(End of clause)

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

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.

The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show-

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified.