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SECTION A REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

ENGINE BPA RFQ 140D8121Q0002

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. PURPOSE:

A2. REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1. GENERAL

B2. ENGINES

B3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

B4. PURCHASE LIMITATIONS:

B5. PROCEDURES FOR THE EXECUTION OF BPA CALLS:

B6. RESERVED

B7. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

B8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICY PROGRAM

B9 CONTRACT OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

B10 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

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

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT:

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

ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APRIL 2013)

D1. OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS

EXHIBIT 1

EXHIBIT 2

52.252-1 CONTRACT PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

DIAR 1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL INFORMATION (APR 1984)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUNE 2020)

FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

1452.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION)

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Title: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) Lycoming or Continental Engine Purchases

Period of Performance (POP): Estimated 1 May 2021 – 30 April 2024 (three -year ordering period)

Product Service Code (PSC): 2810, Gas Reciprocating Engines, Aircraft

A1. PURPOSE:

A1.1. This solicitation is for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 (Streamlined Procedures), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This will be a commercial item “Brand Name” justification and is used IAW FAR 13.106(b)(2) and is posted as an attachment to this solicitation.

A1.2. Solicitation number 140D8121Q0002 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ)

A1.3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-03, Effective 16 Feb 2021.

A1.4. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336412, Aircraft Engines and Engine Parts Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Selected vendor must be an identified Lycoming or Continental authorized distributor. This requirement is being solicited under Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Brand Name item.

A2. REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING:

A2.1. Agreement Period – The ordering period for this BPA shall be three (3) years. Price lists can be adjusted annually or as required.

A2.2. Selected vendor will provide engine costs as follows:

A2.3. Base Engine Cost (Brand and Series) plus shipping to the OAS Maintenance Facility at 4405 Lear Court Anchorage, AK 99502. Please include a proposed method of shipment/delivery (i.e. Ground Carrier, Air Carrier, Company Ground, Currier, etc).

A2.5. Vendor assumes all responsibility for shipment/delivery.

A2.6. The government requires factory rebuilt, zero-time, brand name Lycoming or Continental Engine to be utilized on Alaska DOI Fleet Aircraft. Delivery date will be designated on each call. This Justification & Approval will be for 12 engines over the next 3 years. This will be a multiple award BPA and therefore each engine requirement will be competed at the call level. Engine cores will be sent to the successful contractors for core exchange credit after zero-time engine is received. Core information will be specified at the time of the call per engine specifications. Engine series required are listed below:

A2.7. Types of engines covered in this BPA shall include:

Lycoming Continental O-320 Series IO-530 Series O-360 Series IO-550 Series IO-540 Series

A2.8. Upon receipt, replacement aircraft engines will be delivered or shipped to:

Office of Aviation Services

4405 Lear Court Anchorage, AK 99502

***See section B for additional contract requirements.

Solicitation Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing no later than March 22, 2021, 1600 AKDT. Questions will be answered in writing by amendment to the solicitation.

Quote and Question Submission: For quotes, question or any other information regarding this solicitation, please contact one of the following personnel:

Robert Staats, Contract Specialist

(208) 207-7391 Robert_staats@ibc.doi.gov

Chris Bothwell, Contracting Officer

(208) 433-5021 Chris_bothwell@ibc.doi.gov mailto:Robert_staats@ibc.doi.gov mailto:Chris_bothwell@ibc.doi.gov

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1. General B1.1 This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established for the purpose of purchasing twelve (12) Lycoming or Continental Aircraft Engines (as specified per BPA call) for the Department of Interior (DOI), Office of Aviation Services (OAS) fixed wing government owned fleet aircraft on an “on-call” basis. This BPA is expected to be of value to offices and bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and shall be administered IAW FAR 13.303, “Blanket Purchase Agreements” for the US Department of the Interior’s Office of Aviation Services, Alaska Regional Office (ARO).

B1.2 An award resulting from this solicitation does not guarantee any level of supply. This BPA will govern terms, conditions and requirements applicable to orders that are placed and accepted by the contractor.

Contractors may refuse to accept orders for supplies if they are unable to fulfill the necessary requirements within the time frame required.

B1.3 Orders for specific engines will be placed by the CO as needs become known. If the contractor accepts an order, the contractor shall be obligated to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein and under the applicable item. If none of the contractors awarded a BPA are capable of supplying the required engine or if found to be cost prohibitive, OAS reserves the right to utilize other sources to satisfy the need.

B1.4 Orders for engines under this BPA will be placed with the contractor offering the best value to the Government for Lycoming or Continental engines conforming to the Government's individual aircraft requirements. The Government will make its selection for an engine based upon authorized distributor, past performance, capability, location of facility, and price.

B1.5 Engines will be delivered or shipped to: Office of Aviation Services, 4405 Lear Court, Anchorage, Alaska, 99502. All engines and any related parts will be inspected and accepted by the Government Representative.

B2. Engines B2.1 Engines provided under this BPA shall be in accordance with (a)applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations (including compliance with 14 CFR 39) and the manufacturer’s specifications (b) the terms, conditions and specifications contained herein; (c) applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, (d) the appropriate engine make and model and the supplementary publications referenced therein;

and (e) applicable Airworthiness Directives and any other instructions issued by the item manufacturer or by the FAA and specifically required by the COR to be accomplished. A Type Certificate is required (on each type of aircraft) to meet strict FAA regulations and maintain “air worthiness”. The certificate is issued by the FAA and once issued; the design cannot be changed without a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) which must also be obtained through the FAA. Only by purchasing products that meet the Type Certificate, will the aircraft be considered airworthy and legally able to fly. Therefore, depending on the type of aircraft needing the engine, a Lycoming or Continental engine will be the only product that will satisfy this requirement.

B3. Technical Requirements

B3.1 All Lycoming or Continental engines furnished by the contractor shall be approved for use by the FAA.

B3.2 The contractor shall be an authorized distributor of Lycoming and/or Continental aircraft engines and be listed as such on Lycoming and Continental websites.

B3.3 The Contractor shall adhere to the completion time frames designated in the call. In the event the contractor is delayed due to unavailability of engines or other uncontrollable reasons and a good faith effort has been made

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

by the contractor to resolve delays, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing and a time extension may be granted by the CO.

B4. Purchase Limitations:

Individual transactions placed under this Blanket Purchase Agreement shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and the government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases made under this BPA.

B5. Procedures for the Execution of BPA Calls:

B5.1 Authorization for engines under this BPA shall be by issuance of BPA Calls as follows:

B5.2 At any time during the term of this BPA; the Government shall have the right to request quotes from the contractor to provide engines specified in this BPA. Each “Request for Quote” will identify the brand, make and model and other necessary considerations. No requirement may change the scope of this BPA.

B5.3 After receipt of an RFQ, the contractor shall submit a quote including their technical approach outlining their understanding of the Call requirements and price for the required supply. The price shall include the following items: (1) a proposed total price for the engine. (2) A statement as to whether the contractor proposes to deliver the required r engine(s) according to the schedule stated in the Request for Quote and, if that schedule cannot be met, an alternate proposed schedule. (3) Shipping price to OAS facility listed above.

B5.4 The contractor’s receipt of a fully executed BPA Call shall constitute notice to proceed with supplying the required engine(s).

B5.5 Each BPA Call executed shall be deemed to be a part of this agreement. The Government shall be under no obligation to the contractor with respect to any proposed BPA Call or Request for Quote until such time as the BPA Call has been executed.

B6. Reserved

B7. Records and Documentation Any applicable engine and or warranty documents must be supplied to the Government upon engine delivery.

B8. Warranty and Service Policy Program Engines furnished by the manufacturer are covered by a Warranty Program. Under this program, the manufacturer, Lycoming or Continental warrants each new/rebuilt engine be free from defect in material or workmanship for specific periods (See individual Manufacturer Warranty) in which determinations are made by the manufacturer on the engine being defective in material or workmanship.

B9 Contract Officer Representative (COR) The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is appointed by the Contracting Officer and is authorized to take any or all actions with respect to administrative functions by assuring that the contractor performs in accordance with the contract.

B10 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements It has been determined that Contractor personnel utilized in the support of this contract will not be allowed routine and regular unsupervised access to a federally controlled facility for more than 180 days, nor will they need unsupervised access to a Federally controlled Level 3 or 4 information system.

SECTION C TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All Offerors must comply with the following: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR), and Acquisition Directorate (AQD) provisions and clauses which apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2018) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011)

Clauses Incorporated in full text:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (JAN 2021) As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-

282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

https://www.acquisition.gov/

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] X (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9 __ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

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

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

657f).

__ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

X (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

X (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

X (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

__ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O.

13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

X (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021)(41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108- 286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63)

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

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

X (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records- Negotiation.

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

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

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

(e)

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

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

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

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

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

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

(End of clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Invoices must include, as a minimum, the following information:

1. CLIN/Item number of deliverables

2. Description of deliverable

3. Quantity & Price of deliverable

4. Date deliverable was provided to the Government for inspection

5. Other Direct Costs (ODC’s) incurred (including supporting documentation/receipts of all other charges)

The contractor is responsible for ensuring invoices submitted are accurate and complete.

Additional supporting documentation MAY BE REQUESTED at the discretion of the Government.

PAYMENT and INVOICING:

Within sixty calendar days of product acceptance and/or completion of services:

The contractor shall submit a final invoice, designated as such by a clear statement of “FINAL INVOICE” on the face of the invoice document.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone

(866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

SECTION D INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1. OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS

This acquisition will be evaluated as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Government will award a BPA to any offeror whose offer: 1) has fair and reasonable pricing; 2) is technically proficient;

and 3) has satisfactory or better past performance. The government intends to issue multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements from this solicitation.

Quotes must include the following information ð Signed 1449 ð Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any) ð Solicitation Section A, pricing page(s) completed ð Completed copy of the Reference Questionnaire (Exhibit 1) ð Offerors Miscellaneous Information (Exhibit 2) ð A copy of the first page of your SAM registration which indicates your SAM registration status (www.sam.gov) ð Completed - FAR 52.212-3, paragraph (b)(2) or paragraphs (c) - (v), as applicable, in accordance with provision instructions for FAR 52.212-3.

***At minimum a valid quote will contain a completed and signed (by an authorized company representative) SF1449 with pricing, acknowledge of any amendments by signing the SF30(s) (if issued). Not providing each of these items could result in deeming the vendor nonresponsive to this solicitation.

SECTION D INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Exhibit 1

REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

You may recreate this form but it must include all the information listed and be in this format.

If we are unable to contact your references based on the information you provide, you may not receive consideration for the work done. Include recent (not more than 3 years old) aircraft maintenance services of the kind described below.

OFFERORS NAME:

Project Descriptions and Locations (Include contract number, if available, location, primary work done)

Client Name, Point of Contact, Phone Number and Facsimile

Number

Contract Period

Yearly Contract

Value

Total Contract

Value

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Exhibit 2

OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Offeror’s DUNS Number

Offeror’s Complete E-mail Address

Offeror’s Office Telephone Number

Offeror’s Facsimile (FAX) Number

1. Name Telephone Offeror Contact Representative(s) 2. Name Telephone

SECTION E OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

52.252-1 Contract Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/

Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) DIAR 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information (APR 1984)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (JUNE 2020) As prescribed in 12.301(b)(1), insert the following provision:

(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 which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(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 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 subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/12.301#FAR_12_301 https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-4.10#FAR_Subpart_4_10

(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. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)

(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier.(Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier.