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AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

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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 CALL

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

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

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040648609

NPS, ARO - Alaska Regional Office

240 W. 5th Ave, Room 114

Anchorage AK 99501-2327

PAK

Janet Milson 9072012581

103/18/2024

140P9724Q0020

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03 / Effective 02/23/2024. The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be a Firm Fixed Price task order and is 100% set-aside for Small Business as cited by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.219-6, under

NAICS 238220 with a size standard of $19 million U.S. dollars.

All inquiries in regard to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing, sent via email to tyler_groves@nps.gov and janet_milson@nps.gov.

Site Visit: TBD

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $200,000

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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.)

0 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

7/01/2024 - 9/15/2024

04/18/2024

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. 12/2022)

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 THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

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 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

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NPS, ARO - Alaska Regional Office 240 W. 5th Ave, Room 114

Anchorage AK 99501-2327

PAK

Tyler Groves

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

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and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this

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(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

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(D)

UNIT PRICE

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140P9724Q0020

Replace the boilers and heat recovery ventilator units in the two Marion Creek Employee Housing units for GAAR

Delivery: 09/15/2024

Delivery Location Code: 0009060746

NPS, Gates of the Arctic NP&P

Coldfoot Ranger Station

P.O. Box 9034

Coldfoot AK 99701-9034 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 07/01/2024 to 09/15/2024

00010 C1 Boiler and HRV Replacement

Product/Service Code: 4410

Product/Service Description: INDUSTRIAL BOILERS

00020 C2 Boiler and HRV Replacement

Product/Service Code: 4410

Product/Service Description: INDUSTRIAL BOILERS

Period of Performance: 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024

Firm Fixed Price

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Request for Quotation 140P9724Q0020

GATES OF THE ARCTIC (GAAR)

NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE

REGION 11, ALASKA

MARION CREEK BOILER AND

HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR REPLACEMENT

Approximately 5.2 miles north of Coldfoot on the Dalton Hwy. Coordinates: 67°19'21.1"N 150°08'46.8"W (67.322528, -150.146333)

This is a request for quotations for construction prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13 and Part 36, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P9724Q0020. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Type of Contract: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract Type of Construction: Replace the boilers and heat recovery ventilator units in the two Marion Creek Employee Housing units.

Magnitude:

Between $100,000 and $200,000

NAICS:

238220 Plumbing, Heating, & Air- Conditioning Contractors

SIZE STD:

$19M

SET-ASIDE:

Small Business Set Aside

National Park Service

Contracting Specialist Janet Milson janet_milson@nps.gov

Contracting Officer Tyler Groves tyler_groves@nps.gov mailto:janet_milson@nps.gov

Award Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

1. Price.

2. Technical: Technical is the factual documentation of the firm’s ability to meet the specifications.

3. Prior experiences: Prior experience is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s experience, qualifications, and capability, along with providing examples of their firm’s most recent projects within the past three years of similar size and scope throughout Alaska.

SCOPE OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

1.1 Background: Two wood framed residences (referred to as C1 and C2) were constructed in 1993.

The mechanical systems are original to the residences. The heat recovery ventilators and the boilers have reached the end of their useful life. The residences are typically occupied between March and October – closed in the winter and allowed to go cold.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, approximately 5.2 miles north of Coldfoot on the Dalton Hwy. Coordinates: 67°19'21.1"N 150°08'46.8"W (67.322528, - 150.146333)

B. Work consists of the following contract line items:

Contract Line Item 10: Replace the boiler, heat recovery ventilator, and associated equipment for the Employee Housing Unit, identified as C1 in the exhibits, according to the following.

• Remove mechanical equipment scheduled for replacement.

• Stage removed equipment for off-site recycling.

• Furnish and install the following replacement equipment. Note that new equipment is configured and sized differently than existing equipment and cannot be set in the existing equipment’s footprint. Pipe and conduit adjustments will be required.

o US Boiler Company MPO-IQ84B boiler, with the appropriate Beckett oil burner and vent. Note: Fuel pump must be adequate to supply fuel to the burner at the manufacturers specified rate. Heat output shall be a function of exterior temperature using an outdoor reset function and warm weather shutdown.

o Booster coil temperature controller.

o Honeywell T775 electronic system controller.

o Stand-alone indirect fired 50 Gallon hot water heater w/ domestic hot water production prioritized.

o Grundfos Alpha circulation pump.

o Grundfos Alpha circulation pump on the indirect fired hot water maker. 5 o (2) Two Grundfos distribution pumps of sufficient size (Grundfos Magna1 32-100F) to move cold glycol at startup.

o Fuel line from the exterior fuel tank to the mechanical room. Fuel line to be minimum 3/8” copper (or as required) and shall be a continuous run. Insulate line with UV resistant pipe insulation.

o Anti-syphon valve at existing fuel tank.

o Tigerloop fuel de-aerator and particle separator.

o Glycol feed tank (6-gallon minimum volume) with low level alarm. Disconnect mechanical system from domestic water system.

o Spirotherm air/particle separator.

o Barometric damper, stack assembly, collar, and other appurtenances that constitute a complete exhaust system replacement up to the mechanical room ceiling.

o Manifold on distribution system supply and return lines. Manifold shall be equipped with zone valves, balancing valves, pressure gauges, and temperature gauges.

o Diaphragm type expansion tank on hydronic heating system and domestic hot water system equal to existing.

o Volume Control Tank (bleedback tank) and all appurtenances for domestic well water storage with equal.

o 50-micron water filter on incoming water line. Provide ten replacement filters.

o Emergency boiler shutoff switch located in the mechanical room.

o Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit o Mechanical Room LED light fixture

• Install new panning trays for leak collection.

• Provide air vents at all system high points.

• Equip boilers with temperature control to prevent sustained flue gas condensation. Where required, boiler protection to be provided by a mixing valve installed between system supply and return.

• Replace all valves and existing dielectric couplings, including those located on the garage unit heater (Employee Housing Unit C1), and those located on the booster coil in the mechanical room. Utilize Ward Manufacturing (or equal) for all pipe and pipe fitting.

Utilize Mueller Industries or equal, minimum type “L”, for all copper pipe and pipe fittings.

Utilize Nibco 585-70 or equal valves, full port 600 psi ANSI B1.20.s (threaded) and B16.18 (soldered). All major components including pumps, water heaters, strainers, and air vents/particle separators shall be isolated with full port ball valves.

• Insulate all new piping and appurtenances as appropriate with 2” thick self-sealing lap fiberglass pipe insulation. 90-degree bends to be protected with PVC elbows. All piping to be labeled with flow direction arrows fixed to insulation.

• Clean, treat, and flush new and existing facility heating system before operation. Recharge the system with new glycol 50/50 Dowfrost HD and corrosion inhibitor (premixed at the manufacturer). Leave any remaining glycol on site.

• Patch and repair any wall floor or ceiling penetrations created through demolition or installation, to original condition.

• Label all major components with identification tags or placards.

• Provide boiler diagram, equipment list and electrical diagram for mechanical room, and post on the wall in the mechanical room.

• Provide two complete copies of the manufacturer’s installation and data, and Operations and

Maintenance manuals for the installed equipment upon completion of installation.

• Provide commissioning services on the mechanical system to ensure proper and efficient functionality and heat distribution. Demonstrate performance of the newly installed boiler and document efficiency testing of new system’s base-line operation on a standard boiler inspection report form. Record exhaust flu emissions readings in a like manner. The results of tune-up and efficiency testing shall be provided to the NPS COR within 10 days of completion of the installation.

Contract Line Item 20: Preform work described in Contract Line Item 10, for the Employee Housing Unit identified as C2 in the exhibits.

C. All work will be performed under a single contract.

D. Contractor will have the option of housing on-site crews at the housing unit undergoing work.

This will need to be coordinated with the COR and Park representatives, as Park staff will be housed in the unit not under work.

E. Period of performance: The on-site work shall commence no later than July 1, 2024 and with a Final Acceptance of the Work prior to September 15, 2024. The work shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR and Park Representatives. Perform work on one housing unit at a time – schedule work so that one housing unit’s heating system is always operational for Park Service staff occupancy.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

2.3 Existing Utility Interruptions: Coordinate utility shutdown with the COR Park Representative, for the shortest duration and least invasive time for the building inhabitants.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

(https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm)

A. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for the resultant contract is from 7/1/2024 – 9/15/2024.

POINT OF CONTACT (COR)

To be announced https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm

Contracting Office for Contractual Support:

Tyler Groves Contracting Officer National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office 240 W. 5th Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99501 tyler_groves@nps.gov Tel: (907) 202-0274

SUBMIT INVOICE(S) TO:

Submit the original invoice to the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), https://www.ipp.gov/ and a copy, via email, to the COR.

Monthly Progress payments shall be made on this Contract on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract.

Partial Payment will not be authorized for this contract.

Contracting Officer’s Authority:

The Contracting Officer is the only person with the authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to:

(1) direct or negotiate any changes in the Statement of Work or specifications.

(2) modify or extend the period of performance.

(3) change the delivery schedule; or

(4) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and not withstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment: Original Construction Drawings Attachment: Photos of residence C1 Attachment: Photos of residence C2 Attachment: ITM Hot Work Permit Attachment: CM-16 Submittal form Attachment: Bid Schedule Attachment: SF25-16d1 Perf Bond Attachment: SF25A-16d Pay Bond Attachment: Wage Determination

GENERAL

(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.

(b) 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 mailto:tyler_groves@nps.gov https://www.ipp.gov/ submission, may result in the quotation being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.

(c) 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).

(d) 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.

(e) 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.

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

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

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

(i) Respondents shall not contact any government personnel related to this requirement other than the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist.

(j) 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.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WORK HOURS

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 7/1/2024 – 9/15/2024

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 specialist by email to tyler_groves@nps.gov & janet_milson@nps.gov.

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:

a) Price schedule in accordance with statement of work.

b) 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 ☐

● Brief description of project ☐

● Point of contact information ☐

● 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:_____________________________________________________________

SEE ATTACHED BID SCHEDULE TO ENTER BID PRICES

PROVISIONS SECTION: 10

mailto:tyler_groves@nps.gov

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

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

Dec 2023

Provisions incorporated full text:

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2023

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS:335312

(2) The small business size standard is 1,250 number of employees

(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, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, 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:

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(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–

(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.

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(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.

(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 II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225–3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) 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:

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__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.

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-

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 14 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-4-administrative-and-information-matters#i1121876 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 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 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-

Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation Oct 2020

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

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

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

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

52.222-5 Construction wage rate requirements- secondary site of work May 2017 a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for

Construction Feb 1999

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

6.9% 6.9% (nationwide goal)

These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 http://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1147505 throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the -

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's…