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This is a solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region seeking a quotation to purchase a 2 lb. brass cannon tube with carriage. The solicitation requests quotations by November 3, 2023 for the manufacture and delivery of one cannon and carriage by September 30, 2024. Pricing shall be provided on an FOB destination basis.
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140P5224Q0001
1. REQUEST NO.
5a. ISSUED BY
NAME
a. NAME
c. STREET ADDRESS
d. CITY
10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO
THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON
OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)
2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.
UNDER BDSA REG. 2
AND/OR DMS REG.1
RATING
6. DELIVERY BY (Date)
7. DELIVERY
9. DESTINATION
a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE
b. STREET ADDRESS
PAGE OF PAGES
5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)
TELEPHONE NUMBER
AREA CODE NUMBER
8. TO:
b. COMPANY
e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
c. CITY
d. STATE e. ZIP CODE
IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.
11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)
THIS RFQ
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX
10/31/2023 0040641347
1 100
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo MS 38804
NPS, SER - West MABO 09/30/2024
NPS, De Soto NMem
8300 DeSoto Memorial Highway
Bradenton
FL 34209
000 000-0000Dallas Harper-Staub
11/03/2023 1700 CD
FOB DESTINATION
OTHER
(See Schedule)X
ITEM NO.
(a)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(b)
QUANTITY
(c)
UNIT
(d)
UNIT PRICE
(e)
AMOUNT
(f)
00010 Manufacture of Cannon and Carriage 1 EA Product/Service Code: 1095 Product/Service Description: MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS
Delivery: 09/30/2024 Period of Performance: 10/31/2023 to 09/30/2024
12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS
NUMBER PERCENTAGE
NOTE: Additional provisions and representations
13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER
b. STREET ADDRESS
c. COUNTY
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN QUOTATION
16. SIGNER
a. NAME (Type or print)
c. TITLE (Type or print)
a. NAME OF QUOTER
AREA CODE
NUMBER
15. DATE OF QUOTATION
b. TELEPHONE are are not attached
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)
A - Solicitation/Contract Form B - Supplies or Services/Prices C - Description/Specifications D - Packaging and Marking E - Inspection and Acceptance F - Deliveries or Performance G - Contract Administration Data H - Special Contract Requirements I - Contract Clauses J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders M - Evaluation Factors for Award
A - Solicitation/Contract Form
B - Supplies or Services/Prices
C - Description/Specifications
D - Packaging and Marking
E - Inspection and Acceptance
52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. (APR 1984)
52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement. (DEC 2014)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below.
[Contracting Officer insert the title, number, date, and tailoring (if any) of the higher-level quality standards.]
(b) The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph (a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in-
(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or
(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require-
(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; or
(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.
(End of clause)
52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements. (AUG 1996)
52.246-14 Inspection of Transportation. (APR 1984)
52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance. (APR 1984)
(a) When authorized in writing by the cognizant Contract Administration Office (CAO), the Contractor shall ship with a Certificate of Conformance any supplies for which the contract would otherwise require inspection at source. In no case shall the Government's right to inspect supplies under the inspection provisions of this contract be prejudiced. Shipments of such supplies will not be made under this contract until use of the Certificate of Conformance has been authorized in writing by the CAO, or inspection and acceptance have occurred.
(b) The Contractor's signed certificate shall be attached to or included on the top copy of the inspection or receiving report distributed to the payment office or attached to the CAO copy when contract administration (Block 10 of the DD Form 250) is performed by the Defense Contract Administration Services. In addition, a copy of the signed certificate shall also be attached to or entered on copies of the inspection or receiving report accompanying the shipment.
(c) The Government has the right to reject defective supplies or services within a reasonable time after delivery by written notification to the Contractor. The Contractor shall in such event promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected supplies or services at the Contractor's expense.
(d) The certificate shall read as follows:
"I certify that on [insert date], the [insert Contractor's name] furnished the supplies or services called for by Contract No [ ] via [Carrier] on [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification (part number), and are in the quantity shown on this or on the attached acceptance document."
Date of Execution: [ ]
Signature: [ ]
Title: [ ]
(End of clause)
F - Deliveries or Performance
52.211-13 Time Extensions. (SEP 2000)
52.211-16 Variation in Quantity. (APR 1984)
(a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) below.
(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to:
[Contracting Officer insert percentage] Percent increase
[Contracting Officer insert percentage] Percent decrease
This increase or decrease shall apply to [*]
(End of clause)
* Contracting Officer shall insert in the blank the designation(s) to which the percentages apply, such as (1) The total contract quantity, (2) Item 1 only, (3) Each quantity specified in the delivery schedule, (4) The total item quantity for each destination, or (5) The total quantity of each item without regard to destination.
52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984)
52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)
52.242-17 Government Delay of Work. (APR 1984)
52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin. (FEB 2006)
52.247-30 F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility. (FEB 2006)
52.247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed. (FEB 2006)
52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid. (FEB 2006)
52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (JAN 1991)
52.247-35 F.o.b. Destination, Within Consignee's Premises. (APR 1984)
52.247-36 F.a.s. Vessel, Port of Shipment. (APR 1984)
52.247-37 F.o.b. Vessel, Port of Shipment. (APR 1984)
52.247-38 F.o.b. Inland Carrier, Point of Exportation. (FEB 2006)
52.247-39 F.o.b. Inland Point, Country of Importation. (APR 1984)
52.247-40 Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation. (APR 1984)
52.247-41 C.& f. Destination. (APR 1984)
52.247-42 C.i.f. Destination. (APR 1984)
52.247-43 F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation. (FEB 2006)
52.247-44 F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation. (APR 1984)
52.247-48 F.o.b. Destination - Evidence of Shipment. (FEB 1999)
52.247-52 Clearance and Documentation Requirements - Shipments to DOD Air or Water Terminal Transshipment Points. (FEB 2006)
52.247-55 F.o.b. Point for Delivery of Government-Furnished Property. (JUN 2003)
52.247-58 Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. (APR 1984)
52.247-59 F.o.b. Origin - Carload and Truckload Shipments. (APR 1984)
52.247-61 F.o.b. Origin - Minimum Size of Shipments. (APR 1984)
52.247-65 F.o.b. Origin, Prepaid Freight - Small Package Shipments. (JAN 1991)
G - Contract Administration Data
52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure. (MAY 2006)
52.213-2 Invoices. (APR 1984)
52.213-3 Notice to Supplier. (APR 1984)
H - Special Contract Requirements
52.234-4 Earned Value Management System. (NOV 2016)
I - Contract Clauses
52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(JUN 2010)
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.
(JAN 2017)
52.204-2 Security Requirements. (MAR 2021)
52.204-2 Security Requirements. (MAR 2021) - Alternate I (APR 1984)
52.204-2 Security Requirements. (MAR 2021) - Alternate II (APR 1984)
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011)
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (JUN 2020)
52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance. (OCT 2016)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020)
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)
52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (NOV 2021)
52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)
52.207-5 Option to Purchase Equipment. (FEB 1995)
52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments. (APR 1984)
52.208-5 Condition of Leased Vehicles. (APR 1984)
52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles. (APR 1984)
52.208-7 Tagging of Leased Vehicles. (MAY 1986)
52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services. (MAY 2014)
52.209-3 First Article Approval - Contractor Testing. (SEP 1989)
(Contracting Officer shall insert details)
(a) The Contractor shall test [ ] unit(s) of Lot/Item [ ] as specified in this contract. At least [ ] calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.
(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within [ ] calendar days from the date of this contract to [insert address of the Government activity to receive the report] marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. [ ], Lot/Item No. [ ]" Within [ ] calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.
(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.
(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.
(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.
(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.
(g) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for
(1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.
(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.
(End of clause)
52.209-3 First Article Approval - Contractor Testing. (SEP 1989) - Alternate I (JAN 1997)
(Contracting Officer shall insert details)
(a) The Contractor shall test [ ] unit(s) of Lot/Item [ ] as specified in this contract. At least [ ] calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.
(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within [ ] calendar days from the date of this contract to [insert address of the Government activity to receive the report] marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. [ ], Lot/Item No. [ ]" Within [ ] calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.
(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.
(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.
(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.
(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.
(g) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for
(1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.
(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.
(i) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility.
(End of clause)
52.209-3 First Article Approval - Contractor Testing. (SEP 1989) - Alternate II (SEP 1989)
(Contracting Officer shall insert details)
(a) The Contractor shall test [ ] unit(s) of Lot/Item [ ] as specified in this contract. At least [ ] calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.
(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within [ ] calendar days from the date of this contract to [insert address of the Government activity to receive the report] marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. [ ], Lot/Item No. [ ]" Within [ ] calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.
(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.
(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.
(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.
(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.
(g) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price.
(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.
(End of clause)
52.209-4 First Article Approval - Government Testing. (SEP 1989)
(Contracting Officer shall insert details)
(a) The Contractor shall deliver [ ] unit(s) of Lot/Item [ ] within [ ] calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at [insert name and address of the testing facility] for first article tests. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the Lot/Item identification. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract.
(b) Within [ ] calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor.
A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.
(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government.
The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.
(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.
(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor-
(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and
(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense.
(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.
(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test.
(h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for
(1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.
(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.
(End of clause)
52.209-4 First Article Approval - Government Testing. (SEP 1989) - Alternate I (JAN 1997)
(Contracting Officer shall insert details)
(a) The Contractor shall deliver [ ] unit(s) of Lot/Item [ ] within [ ] calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at [insert name and address of the testing facility] for first article tests. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the Lot/Item identification. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract.
(b) Within [ ] calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor.
A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.
(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government.
The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.
(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.
(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor-
(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and
(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense.
(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.
(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test.
(h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for
(1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.
(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.
(j) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility.
(End of clause)
52.209-4 First Article Approval - Government Testing. (SEP 1989) - Alternate II (SEP 1989)
(Contracting Officer shall insert details)
(a) The Contractor shall deliver [ ] unit(s) of Lot/Item [ ] within [ ] calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at [insert name and address of the testing facility] for first article tests. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the Lot/Item identification. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract.
(b) Within [ ] calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor.
A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.
(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government.
The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.
(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.
(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor-
(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and
(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense.
(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.
(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test.
(h) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price.
(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.
(End of clause)
52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)
52.209-14 Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus. (NOV 2021)
52.211-5 Material Requirements. (AUG 2000)
52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements. (APR 2008)
52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (SEP 2023)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:
(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:
(i) 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)).
(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(iv) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328), unless the agency grants an exception-see paragraph (b) of 52.204-27.
(v) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(viii) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(ix) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).
(x) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(xi) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub.
L. 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:
(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).
(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).
(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).
(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JAN 2017).
(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).
(vi) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).
(vii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
(SEP 2023).
(viii) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:
(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:
(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 4.1403(a) on the date of award of this contract).
(ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126) (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract).
(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.602 on the date of award of this contract, in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).
(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).
(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.1408(a) on the date of award of this contract, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)
(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).
(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C.
chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).
(viii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C.
chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts).
(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).
(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.))).
(x) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.
13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.))
(xi) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).
(xii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693)(applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.804(a)(1)).
(xiii) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).
(xiv) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will be-
(A) Delivered;
(B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;
(C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or
(D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance).
(xv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).
(xvi) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent; or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.
(xvii)(A) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract, and the acquisition-
(1) Is set aside for small business concerns; or
(2) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $50,000).
(B) Alternate I (OCT 2022) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the domestic content threshold below, which will apply to the entire contract period of performance. Substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of domestic end product in paragraph (a) of 52.225-1:
(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds [ ] percent of the cost of all its components.
[Contracting officer to insert the percentage per instructions at 13.302- 5(d)(4).])
(xviii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792) (Applies to contracts greater than the threshold specified in FAR 26.404 on the date of award of this contract, that provide for the provision, the service, or the sale of food in the United States).
(xix) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the System for Award Management (SAM) as its source of EFT information).
(xx) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the SAM database as its source of EFT information.)
(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305) (Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d).)
(2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:
(i) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021) (Applies to contracts when the contractor or a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.)
(ii) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of award of this contract).
(iii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEP 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies).
(iv) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (FEB 2006) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b.
origin).
(v) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination).
(c) 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):
[Insert one or more Internet addresses]
(d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights-
(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.
(f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges that the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government, using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred that reasonably could have been avoided.
(g) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(h) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
(End of clause)
52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability. (APR 1984)
(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding [ ]dollars.
(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is [ ]dollars.
(End of clause)
52.219-3 Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award. (OCT 2022)
52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2022)
(a) Evaluation preference. (1) Offers will be evaluated by adding a factor of 10 percent to the price of all offers, except-
(i) Offers from HUBZone small business concerns that have not waived the evaluation preference; and
(ii) Otherwise successful offers from small business concerns.
(2) The factor of 10 percent shall be applied on a line item basis or to any group of items on which award may be made. Other evaluation factors described in the solicitation shall be applied before application of the factor.
(3) When the two highest rated offerors are a HUBZone small business concern and a large business, and the evaluated offer of the HUBZone small business concern is equal to the evaluated offer of the large business after considering the price evaluation preference, award will be made to the HUBZone small business concern.
(b) Waiver of evaluation preference. A HUBZone small business concern may elect to waive the evaluation preference, in which case the factor will be added to its offer for evaluation purposes.
[ ] Offeror elects to waive the evaluation preference.
(c) Joint venture. A HUBZone joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, at least 40 percent of the aggregate work performed by the joint venture shall be completed by the…
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