Solicitation 1333ND26QNB190502.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Task 1 - Replace Input Shaft Seal

0001 1.1 Remove Transmission to gain access

1.2 Replace Input Shaft Seal

1.3 Reinstall Transmission

1.4 Steam Clean Unit

1.5 Conduct a Road Test

1.00 EA

Task 2 - Replace LL800 Hoist Cylinder under the Bed

0002 2.1 Remove inoperable LL800 Hoist Cylinder

2.2 Install new LL800 Hoist Cylinder

2.3 Replace Williams Machine and Tool Valve Assembly

Gasket

2.4 Replace Williams Machine and Tool Breather Cap

2.5 Replace Williams Machine and Tool WCR3 Valve

Assembly

2.6 Replace Williams Machine and Tool Safety Stickers

(1843, 1840, 10812A Stickers)

1.00 EA

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Table of Contents

Statement of Work

Award Documents, Exhibits, And/Or Attachments

Applicable Provisions and Clauses

FAR 52.212-1 Addendum; Instructions to Offerors

FAR 52.212-2 Addendum; Evaluation

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CLAUSES

Statement of Work

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STATEMENT OF WORK

G71-0743V 2018 International Repair

08/18/2026

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Transportation Program is a part of the NIST Facilities Services Division, and it is responsible for providing a variety of vehicles to NIST employees to accomplish various missions. One of these missions is to transport large freight to many buildings across NIST campus with varying dock heights. NIST’s Transportation Program is charged with ensuring all this can be accomplished in a safe manner.

II. PURPOSE

NIST requires firm-fixed-price commercial repair services for its 2018 International MV607 SBA, VIN

1HTEUMMM9KH613305.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, materials, tools, fluids, shop supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the repairs described in this SOW. The Contractor shall be manufacturer-certified or otherwise authorized/qualified, as applicable, to perform the required repairs and provide warranty-supported parts and service capabilities.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The work shall be performed at the Contractor’s Site.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is to be completed 14 calendar days after the Contractor receives the vehicle.

III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

TASKS

Contractor shall confirm diagnosis. If the diagnosis is incorrect or additional repairs are required, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Government technical point of contact in writing. The Contractor shall not perform additional work or incur additional costs outside the scope unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Task 1 – Replace Input Shaft Seal

The contractor shall:

1.1 Remove Transmission to gain access

1.2 Replace Input Shaft Seal

1.3 Reinstall Transmission

1.4 Steam Clean Unit

1.5 Conduct a Road Test

Task 2 – Replace LL-800 Hoist Cylinder under the Bed

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The contractor shall:

2.1 Remove inoperable LL-800 Hoist Cylinder

2.2 Install new LL-800 Hoist Cylinder

2.3 Replace Williams Machine & Tool Valve Assembly Gasket

2.4 Replace Williams Machine & Tool Breather Cap

2.5 Replace Williams Machine & Tool WCR-3 Valve Assembly

2.6 Replace Williams Machine & Tool Safety Stickers

2.6.1 1843 Sticker

2.6.2 1840 Sticker

2.6.3 10812A Sticker

Task 3 – Warranty

The contractor shall provide a manufacturer’s warranty. Standard warranty should include certified repair or replacement of defective products or components resulting from the manufacturing process, not including normal wear and tear.

Government Responsibilities: Transport 2018 International to the contractor’s site.

Upon award of this requirement, the Government will provide the Contractor with all access to all equipment and resources needed in the performance of this requirement.

Inspection & Acceptance In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in the specific FAR clause that allows the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

Performance Tests:

1. Full Operations test

NIST may choose at its discretion to forego this part of acceptance testing.

A visual inspection of the equipment will be performed by the NIST POC to identify surface defects or any form of indication that any equipment was damaged during transport to NIST. The Government shall have sole discretion to require repair or replacement of damaged and/or nonconforming supplies at no cost to the Government. The Government at any time prior to acceptance shall reject the equipment due to defects and/or nonconformance. The vendor is responsible for latent defects discovered any time after final inspection. However, the extent of its liability shall be prorated over the useful life of the equipment.

Ownership of the equipment shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance by the Government.

The Government will test, inspect, and accept or reject the equipment within 5 business days of the receipt of the equipment unless otherwise indicated above. The Government reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm that a given instrument(s) meets the manufacturer’s and/or the Government’s performance specifications. It is anticipated that the equipment will meet all manufacturer’s specifications and/or the Government’s performance

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V. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Number Description Format Due Date

Quantity

1 Diagnoses & Quote for repairs

Via Email

3 Days after acceptance

2 Final Repair Report Via Email 1 Day after completion

Standards of Acceptance: The NIST POC or COR shall review all the above deliverables and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of Contact (POC) within 5 days of receipt of deliverable. This section applies to deliverables which must be reviewed and approved for acceptances (e.g., draft plans, drawings, etc.)

VI. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Define how the contractor will be paid if more information besides what is included in the payment clause is needed. If firm-fixed-price construction, for example, it may warrant further definition.

The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon receipt of a proper invoice.

1. 100% after repairs are completed and acceptance by the COR and operational tests are completed, AND

2. After the successful completion of the testing requirements set forth in this document under section set forth in this document, AND

3. After successful demonstration by the instrumentation that it performs in accordance with the requirements set forth in this document.

Award Documents, Exhibits, And/Or Attachments

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AWARD DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND/OR ATTACHMENTS

1. Wage Determination Wage Determination No.: 2015-4269 Revision No.: 33 Date of Revision: 07/30/2026 https://sam.gov/

2. Solicitation Questions Questions shall be submitted via email and are due Monday, August 24, 2026 NLT 2PM ET. The government will review all offeror questions and comments; however, the government will only publish answers when it is determined the answer will have a material effect on the offeror’s understanding of the solicitation and/or approach to developing the offer.

3. Solicitation Response Proposals are due Friday, August 28, 2026 by 10:00AM ET. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Helen Wesley at helen.wesley@nist.gov.

4. Payment of Postage and Fees All postage and fees related to submitting information, including forms, reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative shall be paid by the contractor.

5. Marking All information submitted to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative shall clearly indicate the Contract Number of the contract for which the information is being submitted.

6. Ordinances, Taxes, Permits, and Licenses Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall fully comply with all Local, City, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. The Contractor will also be liable for all applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes and shall obtain and pay for all permits and licenses governing performance under the Contract.

7. Discrepancy in the Specifications In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the CO. The decision of the CO as to the proper interpretation of the specifications shall be final in accordance with the Disputes Clause of this Contract.

8. Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and codes. The Contractor is responsible for determining which requirements are applicable and complying appropriately; the Contractor may ask advice of the CO or their designee in this regard. The Contractor shall ask the advice of the CO or their designee when such issues arise.

Applicable Provisions and Clauses

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1333ND26QNB190502 - G71-0743V 2018 International Repair

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

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):

FAR Overhaul (DEVIATIONS JAN 2026): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-13 (End of Provision)

RFO 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

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):

FAR Overhaul (DEVIATIONS JAN 2026): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

CAR: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-13

(End of Clause)

RFO 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 13) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses.

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

13) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

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PROVISIONS & CLAUSES Incorporated by Reference

Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.204-7 System For Award Management (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (NOV 2015) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors--Commercial Products And Commercial Services (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.240-90, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (Deviation Jan 2026) Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (DEVIATION

JAN 2026)

52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under E.O. 13706 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal; Contractors (APR 2026) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (June 2013) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer Authority (APR 2010)

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1352.201-72 Contracting Officer’s Representative 1352.209-73 Compliance With The Laws (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict Of Interest (APR 2010)

PROVISIONS & CLAUSES in Full Text:

Provisions:

CAR 1352.213-70 Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

(1) Technical Capability/Qualifications. The offeror's ability and authorization/qualification to perform the vehicle and hoist repairs and its capability to successfully perform the contract will be evaluated.

(2) Warranty Capability. The offeror’s ability to provide the manufacturer-supported warranty as required by the SOW will be evaluated.

(3) Schedule. The offeror’s ability to complete the repairs within 14 calendar days after receipt of the vehicle will be evaluated.

(4) Price.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.233-70 Agency Protests

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999)

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

NIST

ATTN: Helen Wesley, CONTRACTING OFFICER 100 Bureau Drive Stop 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640 Email: helen.wesley@nist.gov

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

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U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230 EMAIL: contactcld@doc.gov

FAX: (202) 482-5858

CAR 1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230 EMAIL: contactcld@doc.gov

FAX: (202) 482-5858

Clauses:

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (End of clause)

Contract Performance During Changes in NIST Operating Status

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All contractors performing work on active contracts at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campuses and/or working in NIST workspaces should go to the www.nist.gov website and under the "About NIST" tab click on "Visit". This site includes information about campus access and security information; identification requirements; parking information and more.

Contractor personnel are required to check the appropriate campus operating status and personnel requirements at https://www.nist.gov/campus-status daily prior to arriving on site. All personnel must adhere to the requirements set forth in the operating status.

Unless otherwise stated in the contract terms and conditions, normal days of business operation are Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. However, throughout the contract period of performance, there may be circumstances beyond the control of NIST that will impact normal days of business operation such as inclement weather, power outages, etc. In circumstances such as these, the Contractor must call the appropriate NIST campus status line to verify the operating status:

Gaithersburg Campus Operating Status Line:

(301) 975-8000

(800) 437-4385 x8000 (toll free)

Boulder Campus Operating Status Line:

(303) 497-4000

(303) 497-3000 option 2

In the event of a lapse in appropriation, access to Government facilities and resources, including equipment and systems will be limited to excepted personnel for both Federal employees and contractor personnel. If performance of the contract is onsite and/or requires Government interaction, unless the contractor has been, or is notified that it is required to work under an excepted status, the contractor must stop work. The work stoppage shall remain in effect until the lapse is resolved and notification is provided via the NIST website at www.nist.gov (banner on front page) and/or the NIST operating status line(s). Additionally, contractors are encouraged to monitor public broadcasts or the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov for the Federal Government operating status.

NIST will provide notification to all contractors that are determined to have excepted status. All excepted contractors are required to continue performance and communicate with the appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for further guidance, or NIST Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed.

Contractors with active supply or service contracts that are fully funded at the time of contract award and do not require access to Government facilities, resources, or active administration by Government personnel in a manner that would not cause the Government to incur additional obligations during the lapse in appropriation may continue performance.

Please note that in all circumstances that impact operations on the NIST campuses, contractors are expected to follow all direction and guidance provided by NIST authorities.

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BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

NIST requires that Invoice/Voucher submissions are sent electronically via email to

INVOICE@NIST.GOV.

Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following:

(1) Contract number;

(2) Contractor name and address;

(3) Unique entity identifier (see www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers);

(4) Date of invoice;

(5) Invoice number;

(6) Amount of invoice and cumulative amount invoiced to-date;

(7) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN);

(8) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies/services delivered;

(9) Prompt payment discount terms, if offered; and

(10) Any other information or documentation required by the contract.

INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM- IPP

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

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

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

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting payment requests. If not already enrolled, the Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email within three to five business days of the addition of the contract award to IPP. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email: IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting payment requests, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation. Contact the contracting officer for more information on submitting a waiver request.

FAR 52.212-1 Addendum; Instructions to Offerors

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ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

1. Instructions for Quotation Submissions

This Request for Quote (RFQ) action is to be executed in accordance with the procedures of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Government intends to make a lowest price, technically acceptable determination from the quote offering the lowest price, technical acceptable solution to meeting the requirement.

Offeror submittals shall include a technical volume separate from the pricing, as detailed below.

The technical quote shall consist of Offerors addressing each of the non-price evaluation subfactors described below and providing a detailed process for addressing the solicitation requirements. Offerors should indicate the company's capabilities and the means to be used to satisfy the requirements of the solicitation.

The pricing quote shall consist of the Offeror’s best and final price to satisfy the requirement.

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1(d), The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial quote should contain the Offeror’s best terms.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest quote, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

Quote Volume Requirements:

NIST requires two (2) separate volumes for this requirement:

• Volume 1, Price Quote – SF 1449 and all amendments completed, priced as necessary, and signed

• Volume 2, Technical Quote – Non-Price Evaluation Factor

Each quote shall clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of both the general and specific technical requirements of the solicitation.

Clarity and completeness of quotes are of the utmost importance. Therefore, quotes must be written in a practical, clear, and concise manner. Quotes which merely restate the requirement or state that the requirement will be met without providing supporting rationale are not sufficient and will result in an unfavorable evaluation rating.

Failure to provide a reasonable and complete response to the solicitation may reflect a lack of understanding of the requirements and may result in a determination that the quote is technically unacceptable.

Failure to submit any of the information requested by this solicitation may result in a quote being found non-responsive and not evaluated or result in an unfavorable evaluation rating.

An Offeror may be eliminated from consideration without further exchanges if their quote is not among those considered most advantageous to the Government based on the solicitation criteria.

Offeror may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their quote to resolve minor or clerical errors.

Upon receipt, all Quotes become Government property.

Offerors should note that taking exceptions to the Government's requirements may indicate an unwillingness or inability to fulfil the contract and may be considered ineligible for award.

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2. Solicitation Response Requirements

The Government will assess quotes based on how well the quotes meet the factors and requirements outlined in this RFP using the evaluation criteria and instructions therein.

Any quote that does not meet the stated solicitation requirements or performance objectives may be considered ineligible for award.

2.1 Quote Requirements

Quotes shall conform to the solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section.

To aid in evaluation, the quotes shall be clearly and concisely written, neatly presented, indexed (cross-indexed as appropriate), and assembled as required by this instruction to offerors. All pages of each part shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the Offerors, the date, and the solicitation number.

Page Limitations. Volume II shall be no more than 10-pages.

Format. Text shall be single-spaced and fit on 8½” x 11” paper, with a minimum one-inch margin all around (should the Government need to print). Each page with content shall count as a single page. Pages shall be numbered consecutively. Text shall be no smaller than 11-point font. Bolding, underlining, and italics may be used to identify topic demarcations or points of emphasis. Graphic presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable.

Restriction of Disclosure/Proprietary Information. If the Offeror wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its quote, individual subcontractor/vendor proprietary information may be submitted via separate volumes. The information contained in these volumes must be referenced (by volume title, page, and section number as appropriate) within the main quote where the information would have been included if it were not subcontractor/vendor proprietary. The information in these separate volumes is subject to all other requirements of the RFP, will be included in the page count for the appropriate volume, and must be well-marked to clearly indicate any special handling instructions.

Submission Due Dates. Quotes must be received prior the date and time in block 8 of the SF 1449. Quotes received after this date and time are considered late and may not be accepted.

Pricing. Offeror agrees to hold their pricing firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified in block 8 of the SF 1449, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. Any quote providing less than the specified acceptance period may not be considered acceptable and may not be considered for award.

3. Technical Volume Submission Instructions

3.1 Technical Capability/Qualifications

The Offeror shall:

(i) Confirm whether it is manufacturer-certified or otherwise authorized/qualified, as applicable, to perform the repairs required by the SOW for the specified 2018 International MV607 SBA and the associated hoist/hydraulic components.

(ii) Identify the basis for its authorization or qualification applicable to the required repairs and provide supporting information or documentation sufficient for the Government to verify that authorization or qualification. Supporting documentation may include, as applicable, manufacturer or authorized service documentation, technician certifications or qualifications, training documentation, or other information demonstrating the Offeror's qualifications to perform the required repairs.

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(iii) Identify the address of the repair facility at which the work will be performed and confirm that the proposed repair facility is located within 30 miles of the NIST Gaithersburg campus in accordance with the distance measurement method specified in the solicitation

3.2 Warranty Capability

The Offeror shall provide information demonstrating its ability to furnish the manufacturer's warranty required by the SOW. The submission shall:

(i) Identify the manufacturer warranty applicable to the parts or components to be furnished under the contract;

(ii) Describe the applicable warranty coverage, duration, exclusions, and process for obtaining warranty repair or replacement; and

(iii) Explain how the Offeror will provide or support the warranty-covered parts and services required by the

SOW.

The Offeror may provide copies of applicable manufacturer warranty documentation or other supporting documentation with its submission.

3.3 Schedule

The Offeror shall:

(i) Confirm its ability to complete the required repairs within 14 calendar days after receipt of the vehicle;

and

4. Price Volume Submission Instructions

Offerors shall complete and submit the SF1449, of this solicitation. An official having the authority to contractually bind the Offeror’s company must sign the SF 1449.

Offerors shall:

• Completed all required fields and line-item pricing listed in the SF1449 schedule, and amendments if necessary.

• Acknowledge all solicitation amendments using one of the methods set forth in Block 11 of SF30, the form on which any amendment will be issued.

• Have a complete System of Award Management (SAM) registration, inclusive of all required representations and certifications, by the solicitation closure date.

5. Confidential Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of offeror’s qualifications and Quotes submitted to Federal agencies.

If a offeror's submissions contain information that they believe should be withheld from such requesters under FOIA on the grounds that they contain "trade secrets and commercial or financial information" [5 USC§552(b) (4)], the offeror should mark its submissions in the following manner "Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.”

(End of ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1)

FAR 52.212-2 Addendum; Evaluation

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ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2, EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

Basis of Award – The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical acceptability standards and otherwise conforms to the solicitation

Except for communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification, the Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

The Government will arrange the quotes from lowest to highest total evaluated price. The Government will evaluate technical acceptability beginning with the lowest-priced quotation and will continue in ascending order of price until a technically acceptable quotation is identified. Once a technically acceptable quotation is identified, the Government may cease evaluating higher-priced quotations. A technically unacceptable quote will not be considered further for award. USING THIS PROCEDURE, THE

GOVERNMENT MAY NOT EVALUATE ALL QUOTES.

The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:

• Volume 1 – Price

• Volume 2 – Technical o Technical Capability/Qualifications o Warranty Capability o Schedule

VOLUME 1 – PRICE

Price will be evaluated separately from the Technical Factor. The Government will evaluate the total proposed price for completeness and reasonableness. The proposed price must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

The Government may use one or more price analysis techniques, including comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation and comparison with the Independent Government Estimate.

VOLUME 2 – TECHNICAL

Technical Evaluation: Acceptable/Unacceptable

The Technical Factor is a pass/fail threshold requirement and will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical quote against the requirements and salient characteristics contained in the solicitation and Requirements Document.

Each technical subfactor will be assigned one of the following ratings:

Acceptable: The quote meets all solicitation requirements applicable to the subfactor and provides the information and supporting documentation required by the solicitation.

Unacceptable: The quote fails to meet one or more solicitation requirements applicable to the subfactor, fails to provide required information or supporting documentation, or takes exception to a material solicitation requirement.

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To receive an overall Technical rating of Acceptable, the quotation must receive an Acceptable rating under each technical subfactor. A rating of Unacceptable under any technical subfactor will result in an overall Technical rating of Unacceptable.

1. Technical Capability/Qualifications

The Government will evaluate whether the quote satisfies the following acceptability standards:

(i) Demonstrates that the Quoter is manufacturer-certified or otherwise authorized/qualified, as applicable, to perform the required repairs and has the capability to successfully perform the requirements of the SOW.

(ii) Proposed repair facility is located within 30 miles of the NIST Gaithersburg campus.

2. Warranty Capability

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s quote to determine whether it demonstrates that the warranty applicable to the proposed parts or components satisfies the warranty requirements of the SOW and that the Offeror has the capability to provide or support the associated warranty service.

3. Schedule

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s quote to determine whether it demonstrates a reasonable and feasible approach for completing the required repairs within 14 calendar days after receipt of the vehicle.

(End of ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2)

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