Solicitation - FA660624Q0001.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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 service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

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 are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Created On: 08 Dec 2023, 15:41 PM Eastern Standard Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Propane BPA

Proposal Identifier: FA660624Q0001 Date: 06 Dec 2023

FA660624Q0001

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

*NOTE* Failure to provide all required information below will result in vendor quote receiving an evaluation of "unacceptable."

Ordering Year 1 (1Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025)* Propane (price per gallon) $

Ordering Year 2 (1Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026)* Propane (price per gallon) $

Ordering Year 3 (1Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027)* Propane (price per gallon) $

Ordering Year 4 (1Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2028)* Propane (price per gallon) $

Ordering Year 5 (1Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2029)* Propane (price per gallon) $

*Ordering Year dates are estimated and will be finalized at the time the BPA is awarded and released

Company Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Point of Contract: ____________________________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________

Cage Code: _____________________________________________________________

UEI number: _____________________________________________________________

Business Size: ______________________________________________________________

Previous awarded contracts, to include contract name/number of similar type of service. Please include Point of Contact): _______________________

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

PROPANE DELIVERY Services

12/06/2023

1.0 General

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform the delivery of fuel (propane) Services, as defined in this SOW. The specifics of this requirement are located in Section 4.0 of this SOW.

1.2 Background: Westover ARB houses two locations that use propane as fuel. The Munitions Storage Area (MSA) and the Fire Training Area (FTA). There are two (2) 500 gallon tanks at the MSA and one (1) 12,000 gallon tank at the FTA.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be five (5) years, of twelve (12) months.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

New Year's Day: January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday: 3rd Monday of January President's Day: 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day: Last Monday in May Juneteenth: June 19th Independence Day: July 4th Labor Day: 1st Monday of September Columbus Day: 2nd Monday of October Veteran's Day: November 11th Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.2 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0730L-1500L (730am-3pm) on Monday through Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at MSA buildings 8840 & 8842 and the FTA. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.4.2.1 Gate Closures: Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee's installation driving privileges.

1.4.2.2 Installation Regulations: The contractor's employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall always carry proper identification with them and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease.

Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.3 Security Requirements: The contractor shall comply with AFFARS 5352.242-9000 and all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the POC. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements.

1.4.4. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons.

Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract;

procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government's zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Contracting Officer (CO): A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.4 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.5 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.6 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.8 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms: (List all acronyms used in the PWS and what they represent. At a minimum, insert the acronyms provided below.)

AFRC - Air Force Reserve Command BI - Background Investigation CM - Contract Manager CO - Contracting Officer COR - Contracting Officer Representative DD254 - Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DFARS - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD - Department of Defense FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S - Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services OCI - Organizational Conflict of Interest PIPO - Phase In/Phase Out POC - Point of Contact PRS - Performance Requirements Summary PWS - Performance Work Statement TE - Technical Exhibit USD(I) - Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

3.0 Government Furnished Property

3.1 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.2 Property: Two (2) 500 gallon and one (1) 12,000 gallon propane tanks

3.3 Materials: None

3.4 Equipment: None

3.5 Services: Escort to and from tanks located inside the MSA.

3.6 Utilities: None

3.7 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be GFP/M/E/S, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.0 Requirements

4.1 The contractor shall inspect tanks, deliver, and maintain appropriate levels of propane to the Munitions Storage Area (MSA) and the Fire Training Area (FTA) located on Westover ARB, Chicopee, MA 01022. The Government has two (2) 500 gallon tanks at the MSA and one (1) 12,000 gallon tank at the FTA. Performance shall be in accordance with the scope of this Statement of Work and other specifications and provisions of the contract.

4.1.1 The contractor is required to respond to requests for fuel delivery within 72 hours of receipt. The contractor shall complete the delivery within this timeframe. A list of persons authorized to request fuel deliveries will be provided by the Contracting Officer (CO) upon award. This list will be updated as necessary. Contractor shall provide and ensure a means of answering emergency calls on a 24 hour a day basis. Repairs to tanks are not covered under this requirement.

4.2 Schedule of fuel Products:

Grade Federal Specification Type II BBG-110, 95% Odorized Propane gas

4.3 Schedule of Tanks to be Serviced:

Propane Site Location Storage Tank Capacity Estimated Annual Usage MSA, Bldgs 8840 & 8842 500 gallons - 2 each - 3,000 gallons FTA 12,000 gallons 5,000 gallons

4.4 Unloading Procedures

4.4.1 Contractor personnel should be prepared to prevent and help control transfer leaks during unloading and be familiar with the overfill prevention devices associated with the tank being filled. To prevent leaks from occurring during the loading/unloading the following leak prevention contingency procedures will be implemented:

4.4.1.1 Before Loading

4.4.1.1.1 Extinguish all flames and sources of ignition (e.g. cigarettes)

4.4.1.1.2 Ensure that vehicle's motor and lights are turned off, and the parking brake is set.

4.4.1.1.3 Attach ground wire to the truck body

4.4.1.1.4 Remove ungrounded objects from the loading/unloading area.

4.4.1.1.5 Chock truck wheels

4.4.1.1.6 Check hose and connections

4.4.1.1.7 Check tank level gauge or stick the tank to confirm product level and ensure tank has sufficient capacity to accept transfer. Note working capacity as to not overfill.

4.4.1.1.8 Ensure that the driver does not remain in the vehicle.

4.4.1.2 During Loading

4.4.1.2.1 Transfer operator must be present and attentive at all times.

4.4.1.2.2 Because liquid volumes change with temperature, tanks shall not be filled above a level that will result in overflow after thermal expansion.

Fill levels are established at 90 percent of tank capacity.

4.4.1.2.3 Inform driver to stop filling once tank reaches 90 precent capacity.

4.4.1.3 After Loading

4.4.1.3.1 All loading valves should be closed. Note any signs of leakage. Take remedial actions, if necessary.

4.4.1.3.2 Close all hatches tightly.

4.4.1.3.3 Close internal safety valves

4.4.1.4 Before Truck Departure

4.4.1.4.1 Check all truck drains, outlets, and connections for leakage to prevent loss in transit.

4.4.1.4.2 Check unloading area for spills and apply absorbent material, if needed.

4.4.1.5 Upon Truck Departure

4.4.1.5.1 Check all valves, caps, drains, and connections for closure and leakage. Relock them, if necessary.

4.4.1.5.2 Make a final check of unloading area.

4.5 DAMAGES TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT OR VEGETATION

Damages to Government buildings, equipment, or vegetation are addressed in clause 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation.

If the Contractor's failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to all applicable Federal, State and local environmental codes and regulations, the following specific guidance is provided:

4.6.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

All hazardous materials brought on-site by the contractor prior to use must be approved using the AF 3952 and local processes. See Appendix B for categories of materials that require approval. Government may remove any materials from consideration for use by the Contractor that contain ingredients prohibited by the AF or other regulatory agency. Contractor will be instructed materials that require the Air Force's Enterprise Environmental Safety and Occupational Health-Management Information System (EESOH-MIS) tracking. Those materials will require the completion of a Contractor HAZMAT Product Request Form (PRF). This includes products that contain chemicals tracked for Air Quality purposes that may not be considered "hazardous" and any non-commodity batteries. This also includes fuels used to run generators and other construction /maintenance equipment. Contractors shall anticipate a 7-10 business day turn around for approvals. For initial contract PRF/Safety Data Sheet (SDS) submissions, of fifteen or more, a lead time of 20-25 business days can be expected. See Appendix C for the PRF. The Contractor will retain a copy of their Contractor HAZMAT PRFs for the duration of the specified project.

The Contractor will submit a Contractor Material Usage Data Sheet for each unique material to the COR once a quarter. Any HAZMAT brought on site for the contract and not used in its entirety will be removed from the installation by the Contractor. See Appendix D for a copy of the Contractor Material Usage Data Sheet.

The contractor shall maintain an up-to-date hazardous material inventory with copies of SDS(s) for all materials used on the job site. The contractor shall maintain a complete copy of all approved SDS and AF Form 3952s. At the end of the contract, all excess hazardous materials will be removed by the Contractor. The contractor shall remove all hazardous materials by the end of each workday unless prior approval is granted detailing the amounts and location.

The contractor shall submit an interim inventory report, not later than ten working days following each contract year, of all hazardous materials used since the last hazardous usage report to the POC or CO. In addition, the final inventory report will list all hazardous materials used, total amount of each used, and a description of the disposition of any remaining hazardous material over the duration of the contract.

4.7 Permits, Licenses, and certifications

4.7.1 Contractor must have all Federal, State, and Local permits, licenses, and certifications to transport propane.

5.0 Applicable Publications and Forms

5.1 Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

(Code the publications as mandatory or advisory, the date of the publication, and what chapters or pages are applicable to the requirement. All publications should include the website from which they are available. Validate all websites to ensure they have not changed)

Publication (Chapter/Page) Date of Publication Mandatory or Advisory Website Federal Acquisition Regulation https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement https://www.acquisition.gov/affars

APPENDIX A - FEDERAL STOCK CLASSES REQUIRING CONTRACTOR REPORTING

Federal Stock Class Description 2640 Tire rebuilding and tire and tube repair materials 3439 Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories 5610 Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk 5640 Wallboard Building and Thermal Insulation 6130/40 Batteries 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets 6750 Photographic Supplies 6810 Chemicals 6820 Dyes 6830 Gases: Compressed and Liquefied 6840 Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties 7930 Cleaning and Polishing Compounds and Preparations 8010 Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products 8030 Preservative and Sealing Compounds 8040 Adhesives 8720 Fertilizers 9110 Fuels, Solid 9130 Liquid propellants and fuels, petroleum case 9135 Liquid propellant fuels and oxidizers, chemical base 9140 Fuel Oils 9150 Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic 9160 Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils and Fats

Products Containing Chemicals in the following Stock Classes are required to be reviewed and reported, additional stock classes may exist. If unsure, please submit for review. All non-commodity batteries must be submitted for review.

APPENDIX B - PRODUCT REQUEST FORM

*See attached SOW pdf in solicitation

APPENDIX C - PRODUCT USAGE FORM

*See attached SOW pdf in solicitation

Requirements The contractor shall inspect tanks, deliver, and maintain appropriate levels of propane to the Munitions Storage Area (MSA) and the Fire Training Area (FTA) located on Westover ARB, Chicopee, MA 01022. The Government has two (2) 500 gallon tanks at the MSA and one (1) 12,000 gallon tank at the FTA. Performance shall be in accordance with the scope of this Statement of Work and other specifications and provisions of the contract.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. Apr 1984

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property. Apr 2012

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Ship To DoDAAC: F5N3FP CountryCode: USA

439 MSG CEF

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, 100 JENKINS STREET

WESTOVER AFB, MA 01022-1670

UNITED STATES

Scot Kerry Email: scott.kerry@us.af.mil Telephone: 413-557-7008

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities. Sep 1989

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7009 Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card. May 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

As prescribed in 232.7004(b), use the following clause:

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as Electronic invoicing.

authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice WAWF training.

Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer WAWF methods of document submission.

Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports WAWF payment instructions.

in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in Document routing.

WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC CRCARD

Issue By DoDAAC FA6606

Admin DoDAAC FA6606

Inspect By DoDAAC n/a

Ship To Code n/a

Ship From Code n/a

Mark For Code Scott Kerry, 439 MSG/CEF

Service Approver (DoDAAC) F5N3FP

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) F5N3FP

Accept at Other DoDAAC n/a

LPO DoDAAC n/a

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC n/a

Other DoDAAC(s) n/a

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in Payment request.

accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

robert.stacy.2@us.af.mil

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Jan 2023)

As prescribed in 211.274-6(a)(1), use the following clause:

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) . As used in this clause- Definitions

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at . https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at .https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert "See Schedule in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number .____

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number .____

(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology - International symbology specification - Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) The Contractor shall ensure that- Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers.

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH

10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH

10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) . Unique item identifier

(i) The Contractor shall-

(A) Determine whether to-

Serialize within the enterprise identifier; (1)

Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or (2)

Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and (3)

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code-

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods-

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site /uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) , Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded ____ Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) . If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with Subcontracts paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023 52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multi-year Contracts. Oct 1997 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Apr 1984 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. May 2014 52.245-1 Government Property. Sep 2021 52.245-9 Use and Charges. Apr 2012 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). Apr 1984

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.211-7007 Reporting of Government-Furnished Property. Mar 2022 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials. Sep 2014 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Jan 2023 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Jan 2023 252.245-7002 Reporting Loss of Government Property Jan 2021 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration Apr 2012 252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer. Jan 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-1 Approval of Contract. (Dec 1989)

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:4.103

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of [identify title of designated agency official Robert Stacy, Contracting Officer 439 CONF/PKA here] and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of clause)

52.211-16 Variation in Quantity. (Apr 1984)

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:11.703(a)

VARIATION IN QUANTITY (APR 1984)

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 (a) loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) of this clause.

The permissible variation shall be limited to:(b)

Percent increase [ ]____ Contracting Officer insert percentage

Percent decrease [ ]____ Contracting Officer insert percentage

This increase or decrease shall apply to .*the value of the propane added to the tanks.

* Contracting Officer shall insert in the blank the designation(s) to which the percentages apply, such as-

The total contract quantity;(1)

Item1 only;(2)

Each quantity specified in the delivery schedule;(3)

The total item quantity for each destination; or(4)

The total quantity of each item without regard to destination.(5)

(End of clause)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(Nov 2023)

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:12.301(b)(4)

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (section 743 of Division E, Title (JAN 2017) VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).(NOV 2021)

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Section (NOV 2021) 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).(MAR 2023)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).(AUG 1996)

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).(OCT 2004)

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

[ .]Contracting Officer check as appropriate

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. (1) (JUN 2020), Alternate I (NOV 2021)

4655).

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (41 U.S.C. 3509)).(2) (NOV 2021)

52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-(3) (JUN 2010)

5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

(4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, (NOV 2023) the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).(5) (JUN 2020)

[Reserved].(6)

52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).(7) (OCT 2016)

52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).(8) (OCT 2016)

52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).(9) (JUN 2023)

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (10)

(31 U.S.C. 6101 note).(NOV 2021)

52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (41 U.S.C. 2313).(11) (OCT 2018)

[Reserved].(12)

52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657a).(13) OCT 2022

52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns ( ) (if the offeror elects to waive the (14) OCT 2022 preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[Reserved](15)

(16)

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644).(i) (NOV 2020)

Alternate I of 52.219-6.(ii) (MAR 2020)

(17)

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

Alternate I of 52.219-7.(ii) (MAR 2020)

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns ( ) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).(18) SEP 2023

(19)

52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan ( ) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).(i) SEP 2023

Alternate I of 52.219-9.(ii) (NOV 2016)

Alternate II of 52.219-9.(iii) (NOV 2016)

Alternate III of 52.219-9.(iv) (JUN 2020)

Alternate IV ( ) of 52.219-9.(v) SEP 2023

(20)

52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).(i) (MAR 2020)

Alternate I of 52.219-13.(ii) (MAR 2020)

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting ( ) (15 U.S.C. 637s).(21) OCT 2022

52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).(22) (SEP 2021)

52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657f).(23) OCT 2022

(24)

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation ( )(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).(i) SEP 2023

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

52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to,…