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Request for Quotation 140P4222Q0056 INDE Repair Old City Hall Library Plaster Ceiling

(a) The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking quotations for construction services as attached in the accompanying statement of work. The NPS intends to conduct this acquisition by use of simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and FAR Part 36.

(b) The work to be performed on this building will meet the highest standards of preservation/conservation and building craftsmanship. The Contractor will be intimately familiar with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic, specifically standards for preservation and rehabilitation (https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm)

(c) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, respondents are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete quotation. Respondents are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to adhere to quotation requirements, at the time of submission, may result in the quotation being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.

(d) Respondents are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government to fully ascertain each respondent’s capability to perform the requirements in accordance with the requirements of the request for quotation (RFQ).

(e) If a respondent believes that requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise flawed, the respondent shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing (email is the preferred method) with supporting rationale prior to the closing of this RFQ.

(f) This RFQ does not commit the Government to any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a quote or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a quote in response to this solicitation. Note specifically that the Offeror will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method.

Issuance of this RFQ does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

(g) Quotation must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

(h) All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

(i) Award is subject to and based on the availability of funds. This project is currently funded based upon an independent cost estimate.

(j) Respondents shall not contact any government personnel related to this requirement other than the Contracting

Officer and Contracting Specialist.

(k) All questions should be emailed directly to the Contracting Specialist. Only written RFI’s will be considered and responded to by the Government. NPS responses to RFIs will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040571064

DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

National Park Service

Northeast Regional Contracting South/Philadelphia MABO

PNC

1234 Market Street, 20th Floor

Philadelphia PA 19107

Wendy De Leon 617-599-4957

108/11/2022

140P4222Q0056

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Attachment 1 Old City Hall Specifications 127 Pages

Attachment 2 Old City Hall Drawings 3 Pages

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 90 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

09/12/2022

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

National Park Service

Northeast Regional Contracting South/Philadelphia MABO

PNC

1234 Market Street, 20th Floor

Philadelphia PA 19107

Wendy De Leon

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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Delivery: 90 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0009060818

NPS, Independence NHP

Independence Natl. Hist. Park

143 S. 3rd. Street

Philadelphia PA 19106 US

Period of Performance: 09/26/2022 to 02/08/2023

00010 Repair Old City Hall Library Plaster Ceiling

The work to be performed on this building will meet the highest standards of preservation/conservation and building craftsmanship. The Contractor will be intimately familiar with the Secretary of the Interior¿s

Standards for the Treatment of Historic, specifically standards for preservation and rehabilitation

(https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm)

Product/Service Code: Z2QA

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR

PRIVATE)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote is being deemed unacceptable.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

The offerors shall submit a quote to the contracting officer by email to wendy_deleon@nps.gov

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:

a) Checklist for quote submittal:

● This page of the solicitation completed as the first page in the package ☐

● Signed acknowledgement of SF1442 ☐

● Signed amendments if applicable ☐

● Submissions for Technical Factors – Return submissions for all technical factors listed ☐

● Fill and submit with your proposal FAR provisions 52.204-24 and FAR Clause 52.204-26 ☐

● A response to the following questions:

Judgments, Claims, and Lawsuits:

o Are there any judgments, claims, and/or lawsuits pending or outstanding against or involving entity or partners comprising your entity?

No ___, Yes ___. If “Yes,” submit details of all judgments or claims against either parent office or division/branch that will be responsible for the accomplishment of this project on a separate sheet.

o Is your entity or partners comprising your entity under suspension or debarment by any Federal, state or local agency, or been terminated on any past projects (Federal or others)?

No ___, Yes ___. If “Yes,” submit details on a separate sheet.

c) Contractor Core Data:

Offeror’s Name:__________________________________________________________________

Offeror’s Address:________________________________________________________________

Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier

(UEI):__________________________________________________________________

Offeror’s POC:___________________________________________________________________

Offeror’s Phone/Email:_____________________________________________________________

AWARD SELECTION PROCESS:

Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the offeror that provides the best value to the government based on price, technical, and prior experience. This solicitation is not stating nor required to state the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor (FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)).

1. Price.

2. Technical Capability

a. Subfactor 1: Proposed Personnel and Qualifications

b. Subfactor 2: Construction Schedule and Technical Approach

c. Subfactor 3: Past Project Experience

d. Subfactor 4: Safety

The purpose of the technical factors is to assess the Offeror’s proposed approach, as detailed in its proposal, to satisfy the Government's requirements. The evaluation of risk is related to the technical assessment. Risk assesses the degree to which the Offeror’s proposed technical approach for the requirements of the solicitation may cause disruption of schedule, increased costs, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. Risk will be evaluated as one aspect of the technical evaluation, inherent in the technical evaluation factor ratings. The technical factors of the proposal presented by the Offeror to whom the award is made will be incorporated in the agreement at the time of award.

Technical Ratings. The ratings below include the consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, uncertainties, and deficiencies in an offeror’s proposal.

Adjectival Rating Description

Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high. Proposal is unawardable without discussions.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation and thus contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable.

Proposal is unawardable without discussions.

EVALUATION FACTORS

PRICE

Price Assessment: The Price Factor will not have an adjectival rating assigned.

The Government shall evaluate the price of the services being acquired to determine that the total price is reasonable.

Unbalanced pricing- Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. Offerors are cautioned that a proposal may be rejected if unbalanced pricing exists, and the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

The total evaluated price will be determined as follows: Except when it is determined not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

Sub-Factor 1: Proposed Personnel and Qualifications Offeror shall provide the qualifications for all proposed in-house and/or Subcontractor personnel listed below.

Submit attachment 5 "Personnel Resume Template” for each key personnel.

Qualifications shall be presented in resume or written narrative that demonstrates education, relevant credentials, skills, training, and years of professional experience for the assigned roles for this project and specific skills or experience as called out below.

Construction Personnel – Project Manager, On-Site Superintendent, Quality Control, Site Safety and Health Officer. If one individual will serve in multiple roles, identify all of the proposed roles and functions that individual will perform. Identify the extent of the capabilities and experience for each individual in their proposed roles and previous work experience working with proposed subcontractors. Include relevant safety training and certifications. The Project Manager and on-Site Superintendent are identified as Key Personnel.

Historic Materials Conservation

Plaster Conservation/Repair: A firm with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the restoration and conservation of lime-based plaster and the process and operations. Firm shall be regularly engaged in plaster restoration and repair on historic buildings and shall demonstrate to Owner’s satisfaction that, within previous ten (10) years, it has successfully performed and completed at least five (5) projects similar in scope and type to required work involving facilities designated as Landmarks by local governmental authorities, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or listed on a State Register of Historic Places. Firm shall show qualifications and specialization in the following:

The Foreman/Conservator: The stabilization and conservation of existing historic plaster shall be directly supervised by a full-time qualified conservator, who must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the conservation of historic plaster and the process and operations, including facing, consolidation, and adhesive injection. Conservator must be a member in good standing of the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) and abide by the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. Conservator shall be on site daily for duration of work of this Section. The Foreman/Conservator shall have expertise equal to or greater than that required of the Plaster Restoration Specialist.

Plaster Restoration Specialist: Plaster restoration shall be carried out by skilled artisans who are thoroughly experienced with materials and methods specified, has a minimum of three (3) years of experience with work on historic buildings similar to that required by this project, and is familiar with project requirements.

Contractor shall certify that all artisans employed for the work fully understand project requirements. In acceptance or rejection of the work, no allowance will be made for workers’ incompetence or lack of skill.

Provide list of qualified artisans with bid. Provide documentation that the qualified historic plaster restoration specialists team have experience and expertise in the following areas:

o Field survey and documentation o Mechanical anchoring systems to attach historic plaster framing to wood framing and substrates o Stabilization of historic plaster surfaces by the application of temporary facing.

o Consolidation of historic plaster using conservation-grade liquid strengtheners.

o Injection of conservation-grade consolidant and adhesives in historic plaster without discoloration o Experience with the installation of nanolimes consolidant o Stabilization and repair of plaster keys using conservation-grade adhesives and reinforcing fabric o Surface repair of flat plaster o Replication of historic flat plaster using multi-coat systems, hair or fiber amendments, and required lath o Replication, installation, and proper curing of historic plaster mixes using Natural Hydraulic

Lime (NHL) or Pozzolanic Hydraulic Lime (PHL)

Masonry Conservation/Repair and Cleaning: A firm with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the restoration of brick masonry and the process and operations. Firm shall be regularly engaged in masonry restoration and repair on historic buildings and shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative that, within previous ten (10) years, it has successfully performed and completed at least five (5) projects similar in scope and type to required work involving facilities designated as

Landmarks by local governmental authorities, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or listed on a State Register of Historic Places.

Foreman: Masonry restoration shall be directly supervised by a full-time foreman, who must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the restoration and conservation of historic brick masonry and the process and operations, and two (2) years with the present company. Foreman shall read and speak English fluently. Foreman shall be on site daily for duration of work of this Section. Same foreman shall remain on job throughout work unless his/her performance is deemed unacceptable.

Restoration Masonry Specialist: Masonry restoration shall be carried out by a skilled artisan who is thoroughly experienced with materials and methods specified, has a minimum of three (3) years of experience with work on historic buildings similar to that required by this project, and is familiar with project requirements The contractor shall certify that all artisans employed for work fully understand project requirements. Provide documentation that qualified restoration masonry specialists have experience and expertise in the following areas:

o The conservation and consolidation of friable historic masonry with conservation grade consolidant o The reattachment of incipient spalls using conservation grade adhesive grout.

o The cutting out and re-pointing of failed mortar using hand tools.

o The patching of cracks and losses in historic brick units using restoration mortars and adhesive grouts formulated for the repair of historic masonry.

Painting and Finishing Specialist: Provide documentation that master, and journeyman painters are thoroughly experienced with preparation of surfaces and application of finishes similar to those specified for this project. The Foreman shall have experience equal to or greater than that required of the Painting and Finishing Specialist.

Restoration Specialist – Carpenter: Skilled carpenters shall have training and experience with skills and methods required to perform the specified carpentry work including the removal and reinstallation of flooring with no or minimal damage.

NOTE: The indicated levels of experience cited above and in the statement of work (SOW) represent the minimum acceptable levels.

Experience exceeding the minimum may be indicated. Experience which does not meet the minimum may result in an unacceptable rating for this factor.

Sub-Factor 2: Construction Schedule and Technical Approach

Submit your proposed construction schedule for THIS SPECIFIC PROJECT showing completion within the required period of performance contained in this solicitation with accompanying schedule narrative. The proposed schedule must illustrate and displays project completion of all major elements of work and timelines for each element of work using a graphical or tabular representation (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or Gantt chart). After task order award, the NPS intends to issue a Limited Notice to Proceed to allow equipment acquisition to begin immediately, so assume September 26, 2022, for the Limited Notice to Proceed date. After the Division 1 submittals have been approved, the NPS will issue the Construction Notice to Proceed. Assume a Notice to Proceed date of October 5, 2022; and include specific activities required for this project and a clear critical path with major milestones and applicable predecessor activities. The construction schedule shall provide the following:

a) Definable features of work (DFOW) per division to a sufficient level to clearly indicate all aspects of the project including project setup, management, site work, utilities, construction, equipment installation.

b) Identifies proposed permit application & processing times.

c) Identifies critical path work elements (including any long-lead time materials) in the schedule.

d) Identifies key deliverables/milestones required to fulfill the SOW, including bid options.

e) Identify key schedule impacts such as temporary air handler installation, visitor protection, and security screening procedures and any mitigations strategies

In your accompanying narrative, explain schedule logic, critical path activities, and key considerations and constraints. There is no preprinted form for this submittal.

Technical approach is your means and methods to complete a technical aspect of required work in this solicitation. Submit a written narrative limited to 10 pages describing your technical approach for the specific

ASPECTS below. Pictures can be included and will count towards the page limitation. There is no preprinted form for this submittal.

Logistics, Coordination, Process – Describe logistics for material delivery, staging, installation and disposal, including long lead items. Provide specific details relative to materials as identified in the contract documents.

Indicate the types of equipment proposed to include sizes and quantities of equipment.

Means/Methods – Describe your approach to accomplish the work within required schedule and budget for successful contract completion. Include specific trades needed to complete the work.

Phasing and Sequencing – Describe your phasing and sequencing of work showing interrelationships of the major elements required for this project.

Sub-Factor 3: Past Project Experience Submit the attached "Project Experience" form addressing specific experience elements below for up to five (5) relevant projects completed in the last five (5) years that demonstrate successful prior experience on projects similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the work required for this project. This includes work within a national historic landmark (or building listed in the National Register of Historic Places). Submit separate forms for each project. Key subcontractors must also submit up to five (5) relevant projects completed in the last five (5) years.

• Logistics, Coordination, Process – Describe previous experience in working in an urban setting with limited staging and restrictive traffic flow similar to logistics of this solicitation.

• Project Management – Describe construction coordination experience with the owner while minimizing impacts to client/owner on-going operations.

• Describe experience in construction activities adjacent to on-going client/owner operations.

• Describe Organized management, coordination, and communication of efforts between the prime contractor, its subcontractors, and the owner during construction. Include coordination with owner relative to ongoing owner operations and visitor activities.

• Demonstrated ability of the proposed combination of methods, equipment, and personnel to complete the required work in a quality manner.

• Demonstrated/documented level of experience of the Offeror and key personnel / sub-contractors with similar work, specifically, the consolidation of friable plaster with nano limes and conservation grade consolidant, the use of conservation grade adhesives to re-adhere delaminated layers of plaster and adhere loose unbonded plaster to existing wood lath.

• Demonstrated/documented level of experience of the Offeror and key personnel / sub-contractors with similar work, specifically the conservation, repair and cleaning of historic masonry as required by the project construction documents.

• Demonstrated ability to minimize adverse impacts on the environment based on methods/equipment proposed in relation to protection measures proposed and Construction Methodology.

NOTE: The same projects evaluated for experience under this factor shall also be evaluated for Past Performance (FACTOR #2). Projects determined more relevant under this factor will be given more weight in the Past Performance evaluation.

Sub-Factor 4: Safety

Submit an overview of your company’s Construction Safety Program and an assessment of the safety risks associated with this construction project. Discuss any changes to your company’s Construction Safety Program required to address your assessment of the project risk. Include the names, resumes, and specific safety training completed (i.e., OSHA, etc.) for the proposed Project Site Safety Manager for this project. Additionally, submit a copy of OSHA 300A logs for the previous three calendar years along with a statement from your insurance company showing your company’s current Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

PROVISIONS SECTION:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

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

52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal Jan 2017

Provisions incorporated full text:

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications May 2022

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5M

(3) 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 if the acquisition—

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

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

(iii) 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)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph

(d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) □ Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless– https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1063838 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1063838 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1063268

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I & II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

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(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation.

This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its

Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its

Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its

Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

__X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__ (B) Alternate I.

__ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

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FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

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 or 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) Representation. 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/

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.

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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25

(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…