Solicitation - FA812622Q0010.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(IAW FAR 12.603)

Solicitation Number: FA8126-22-Q-0010

Laser Cutting System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the formats in Subpart 12.6 and

Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma, intends to award a 100% small business set aside, firm fixed price contract for the acquisition of the items listed below.

CLIN # Part Number/Noun Qty Unit of

Issue

Delivery Date

On or Before

(Minimum 8kW) Fiber Laser Cutting System IAW attached SOW 1 Each 30 June 2022

Training in accordance with paragraph 5 of

SOW

NOT SEPERATELY PRICED

1 LO 15 July 2022

Documentation in accordance with paragraph 6 of SOW

NOT SEPERATELY PRICED

1 LO 30 June 2022

This solicitation is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ), FA8126-22-Q-0010.

Contractor is required to sign/date and fill in the pricing and delivery on page 2, complete the Unit Pricing on page 3, and the Tax Clause on page 33. Please return 1 copy to issuing office. Contractor agrees to provide all products set forth or otherwise identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”

Quote Submission Information:

Quote is due by 5 January 2022, 1:00 PM, Tinker AFB OK Central Standard Time (CST). Contact the following individual for information regarding this solicitation:

NOTE: Emailed quotes are preferred

John W. Byrne

Contracting Officer john.byrne.4@us.af.mil

Phone: (405) 739-2510

EVALUATION OF RESPONSES:

Award will be conducted and evaluated under the provisions of FAR Part 12 Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified

Acquisition Procedures.

The responsible offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (available at:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). Lack of registration in SAM will qualify contractor as ineligible for award.

mailto:john.byrne.4@us.af.mil https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

1. OFFEROR INFORMATION

BUSINESS NAME:

STREET ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP:

CAGE CODE and DUNS:

BUSINESS WEB ADDRESS:

CONTACT PERSON:

TELEPHONE: FAX:

E-MAIL:

2. Pricing Information and Certification of Response

Total Proposed Unit Price: Proposed Delivery Date:

Offeror’s Authorized Representative's Signature Date

Type or Print Name Position or Title

Contractor is Required fill-in and sign pages 2, 3, 33 of this solicitation and return 1 copy to issuing office. Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items set forth or otherwise identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.

REQUISITION NUMBER:

SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA8126-22-Q-0010

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE:

24 November 2021

SOLICITATION DUE DATE:

5 January 2022

THIS ACQUISITION IS:

Full and Open Competition

X

100% Small Business Set

Aside

Sole Source

SIZE STD:

500 employees

FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS:

NAICS:

333517

DELIVERY:

SEE ITEM DESC

X FOB DESTINATION

FOB ORIGIN

DPAS RATING:

METHOD OF

SOLICITATION:

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

FA812622Q0010

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

(Minimum 8kW) Fiber Laser Cutting System IAW attached SOW Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Training in accordance with paragraph 5 of

SOW

NOT SEPERATELY PRICED

Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Documentation in accordance with paragraph 6 of SOW

NOT SEPERATELY PRICED

Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Requirements (Minimum 8kW) Fiber Laser Cutting System

Packaging and Marking

The Contractor shall be responsible for packaging, loading, shipping, unloading, on-site placement at Tinker AFB IAW the manufacturer's commercial practices unless otherwise specified herein. Items shall be packaged in accordance with the Contractor's commercial best practice to ensure undamaged arrival at destination.

Individual shipments exceeding 150 pounds, 108 inches in length, or 130 inches in girth plus length shall be packaged on skidded crates or palatalized to allow handling by forklift. The exterior container shall be marked (readable from 24 inches), "NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE." Prior to shipping, the vendor shall contact the Government Contract Monitor to notify on a delivery date. The contractor shall provide tracking numbers for the shipment(s).

Inspection and Acceptance

The final inspection and acceptance shall be performed by the Contractor, and approved/accepted by the Government Contract Monitor, no later than thirty (30) days after installation or as agreed upon by the Contractor and Government Contract Monitor. Technical acceptance shall be performed during installation to guarantee all line items were delivered and the instrument performs as contracted.

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Partial shipments not authorized. Standard commercial inspection/acceptance; contact POC for questions regarding inspection/acceptance and deliveries.

DoDAAC: F3YCEF CountryCode: USA

OC ALC MDWF

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

3001 STAFF DR STE 2M70

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

SEAY, BOBBY D JR, WS-10 USAF, 776 MXSS/MXDVB

Email: bobby.seay@us.af.mil Telephone: 405-582-4216

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See paragraph 5 of SOW

DoDAAC: F3YCEF CountryCode: USA

OC ALC MDWF

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

3001 STAFF DR STE 2M70

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

SEAY, BOBBY D JR, WS-10 USAF, 776 MXSS/MXDVB

Email: bobby.seay@us.af.mil Telephone: 405-582-4216

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See paragraph 6 of SOW

DoDAAC: F3YCEF CountryCode: USA

OC ALC MDWF

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

3001 STAFF DR STE 2M70

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

SEAY, BOBBY D JR, WS-10 USAF, 776 MXSS/MXDVB

Email: bobby.seay@us.af.mil Telephone: 405-582-4216

Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

The Contractor shall be responsible for shipping the equipment and accessories to the shop 776 MXSS /MXDVB, building 9001. The Contractor is responsible for supplying all hardware and software required for installation.

TRUCK GATE ENTRY

* TAFB Truck Gate" address: 7000 SE 59th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73145 The Truck Gate is for ALL commercial vehicle entry and is located on SE 59th Street, east of S Air Depot Blvd (southwest corner of the base). Trucks will not be allowed to gain access through any other gate.

a. The Truck Gate's normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 0600-1600hrs (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and is closed on weekends and federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day) and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

ONLY mission critical/mission essential commercial vehicle traffic will be allowed entry to the base when the Truck Gate is closed (after hours).

In order to expedite the delivery process please provide dispatch with the contract number and ask dispatch to provide this same information to the truck driver.

o Example: "FA8125, FA8132, FA8136, FA8126, FA8101 followed by 7 more characters.

DRIVERS MUST CALL THE DELIVERY POC, BOBBY SEAY AT (405) 582-4216 PRIOR TO ENTRY

FOR ESCORT TO APPROPRORIATE DELIVERY LOCATION.

SAFETY: Be advised that an OFFLOAD RAMP MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. Please plan accordingly.

Under authority of 50 USC 797; 18 USC 930; and 32 CFR 809A3 o It is illegal to enter Tinker AFB with firearms, ammunition or any weapons, you will be denied access to the base and your vehicle will be subject to impoundment.

o Any violation of this prohibition will result in criminal prosecution under applicable federal laws and regulations.

o All personnel and vehicles entering the base are subject to search.

o All commercial vehicles entering the base will be searched for explosives and contraband.

o Security Forces will confiscate all firearms, ammunition and weapons and they WILL NOT be returned.

DELIVERIES TO BUILDING 3001 (B / 3001)

Delivery vehicles are prohibited from using "Staff Drive" - located directly east of Building 3001 Delivery vehicles may make deliveries only in designated unloading areas SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) MAILING INSTRUCTIONS (If Applicable) Vendor shall mail MSDS to:

776 MXSS/MXDEB

Environmental Occupational Health Flight 3001 Staff Drive STE 3S69 Tinker AFB, OK 73145

(405) 582-4814 Vendors must send MSDS thirty (30) days prior to shipment of material. The Government may withhold payment if MSDS is not received.

CONTRACT HOLIDAYS

(a) The prices/costs in Section B of the contract do not include rates for holiday observances unless otherwise stated; accordingly, the Government will not be billed for such holidays unless services are required by the Government and are actually performed on a holiday. Holidays in addition to those reflected in this contract, which are designated by the Government, will be billable provided the assigned Contractor employee was available for performance and was precluded from such performance.

(b) The following days are contract holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day (to include the three days afterward), and Christmas Day.

Delivery will be Building 9001 Post B65. Loading dock and standard size (3,500 to 5,000 lbs) forklift is available

Contractor Destination

Line Item

Delivery Schedule QTY Address and POC Special Handling /Notes

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Jun

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3YCEF CountryCode: USA

OC ALC MDWF

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

3001 STAFF DR STE 2M70

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

SEAY, BOBBY D JR, WS-10 USAF, 776 MXSS

/MXDVB

Email: bobby.seay@us.af.mil Telephone: 405-582-4216

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 15 Jul

1 Lot Service Performance Site DoDAAC: F3YCEF CountryCode: USA

OC ALC MDWF

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

3001 STAFF DR STE 2M70

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

SEAY, BOBBY D JR, WS-10 USAF, 776 MXSS

/MXDVB

Email: bobby.seay@us.af.mil Telephone: 405-582-4216

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Jun

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F3YCEF CountryCode: USA

OC ALC MDWF

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

3001 STAFF DR STE 2M70

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

SEAY, BOBBY D JR, WS-10 USAF, 776 MXSS

/MXDVB

Email: bobby.seay@us.af.mil Telephone: 405-582-4216

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Nov 1991

Contract Administration Data

The laser cutting system shall be the property of the vendor until the Government, after installation and all testing, accepts it as completed. The Government Contract Monitor is a representative of the Government and shall participate in the administration of this contract. All services to be performed by the Contractor during the period of this contract will be subject to review by the Government Contract Monitor.

Any matter concerning change to the scope, prices, terms, or conditions of this contract shall be referred the Government Contract Officer (CO). Only the Government CO can authorize repair actions or changes to the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all repair actions have CO approval before initiating any changes, repair, or ordering parts. The Contractor shall then coordinate any repair actions with the Government Contract Monitor to proceed.

The Contractor shall provide a fully authorized representative, on-site, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. during the receipt, assembly, installation, testing, training, and acceptance.

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. Dec 2018

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

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(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.

WAWF Combo Document

(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.

(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 item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

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

(f) [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 F03000

Issue By DoDAAC FA8126

Admin DoDAAC FA8126

Inspect By DoDAAC F3YCEF

Ship To Code F3YCEF

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*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.

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

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

(End of clause)

Special Contract Requirements

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. Mar 2016

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

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

(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 http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/iuid_equivalents.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 http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/uii_types.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 items.

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.202-1 Definitions. Jun 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984 52.203-6 Alternate I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. - (Alternate I) Jun 2020 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. Jun 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

Jun 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. May 2011 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. Jan 2011 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 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov 2015 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Oct 2018 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. Jun 2020 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. Jan 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. Feb 2013 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Apr 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. Jul 1995

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies.

Dec 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Sep 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General. Aug 2019 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. Dec 2019 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. May 2016

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

Jan 2021

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

May 2019

252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials. Sep 2014 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jun 2013 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Dec 2017 252.225-7001 Alternate I Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. - (Alternate I) Dec 2017 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Dec 2017 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Dec 2017 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements. Sep 2019 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program.. Dec 2017 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten. Oct 2020

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns.

Apr 2019

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-Prohibition on Fees and Consideration.

Apr 2020

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Dec 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. Oct 2020

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 here] and shall not be binding the Contracting Officer until so approved.

(End of clause)

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

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

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

(SEP 2021)

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

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

52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other(2) Covered Entities (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).(JUL 2018)

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (3) (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).(5) (AUG 1996)

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).(6) (OCT 2004)

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

[ .]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.(1) (JUNE 2020) Alternate I (OCT 1995)

C. 2402).

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (41 U.S.C. 3509)).(2) (JUN 2020)

52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).(3) (JUN 2010)

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

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).(4) (JUN 2020)

[Reserved].(5)

52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).(6) (OCT 2016)

52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).(7) (OCT 2016)

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (8) (JUN

(31 U.S.C. 6101 note).2020)

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

[Reserved].(10)

(11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (15 U.S.C. 657a).(SEP 2021)

(12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (if the offeror elects to waive the(SEP 2021) preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[Reserved](13)

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644).(14)(i) (NOV 2020)

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

52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644).(15)(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)).(16) (OCT 2018)

52.219-9, (17)(i) Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).(SEP 2021)

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)

(v) Alternate IV of 52.219-9.(SEP 2021)

52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).(18)(i) (MAR 2020)

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

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637s).(SEP 2021)

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).(SEP 2021)

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 657f).(SEP 2021)

(22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).(SEP 2021)

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

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (SEP

(15 U.S.C. 637(m)).2021)

(24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned

Small Business Program (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).(SEP 2021)

52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).(25) (MAR 2020)

(26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).(SEP 2021)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755).(27) (JUN 2003)

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126).(28) (JAN2020)

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities .(29) (APR 2015)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246).(30)(i) (SEP 2016)

Alternate I of 52.222-26.(ii) (FEB 1999)

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212).(31)(i) (JUN 2020)

Alternate I of 52.222-35.(ii) (JUL 2014)

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793).(32)(i) (JUN 2020)

Alternate I of 52.222-36.(ii) (JUL 2014)

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans ( ) (38 U.S.C. 4212).(33) JUN 2020

52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (E.O. 13496).(34) (DEC 2010)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).(35)(i) (OCT 2020)

Alternate I of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).(ii) (MAR 2015)

52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification ( ). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially(36) OCT 2015 available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not (37)(i) applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)(ii) (MAY 2008)

52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).(38)

52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (E.O. 13693).(39) (JUN 2016)

52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).(40)(i) (JUN 2014)

Alternate I of 52.223-13.(ii) (OCT 2015)

52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).(41)(i) (JUN 2014)

Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.(ii)

52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (42 U.S.C. 8259b).(42) (MAY 2020)

52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).(43)(i) (OCT 2015)

Alternate I of 52.223-16.(ii) (JUN 2014)

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (E.O. 13513).(44) (JUN 2020)

52.223-20, Aerosols (E.O. 13693).(45) (JUN 2016)

52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).(46)

52.224-3 Privacy Training (5 U.S.C. 552 a).(47)(i) (JAN 2017)

Alternate I of 52.224-3.(ii) (JAN 2017)

52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies ( 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).(48) JAN

52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act ( 2021)(41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 (49)(i) JAN note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

Alternate I of 52.225-3.(ii) ( 2021)JAN

Alternate II of 52.225-3.(iii) ( 2021)JAN

Alternate III of 52.225-3.(iv) ( 2021)JAN

52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, ., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).(50) (OCT 2019) et seq

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign(51) (FEB 2021)

Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National(52)

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).(53)

52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).(54)

52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements .(55) (FEB 2021)

52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).(56) (FEB 2002)

52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).(57)

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (31 U.S.C. 3332).(58) (OCT2018)

52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).(59)

52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332).(60) (MAY 2014)

52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a).(61) (AUG 1996)

52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).(62) (JAN 2017)

52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).(63)(i) (FEB 2006)

Alternate I of 52.247-64.(ii) (APR 2003)

Alternate II of 52.247-64.(iii) (FEB 2006)

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

[ ]Contracting Officer check as appropriate.

52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (41 U.S.C. chapter67).(1) (AUG 2018)

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(2) (MAY 2014)

52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (3) (AUG 2018)

(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.(4)

C. chapter 67).

52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain(5)

Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (6) (MAY 2014)

(41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 .(7) (NOV 2020)

52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (E.O. 13706).(8) (JAN 2017)

52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).(9)

. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right(1) to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination,(2) audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and(3) regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow(1) down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (41 U.S.C. 3509).(i) (JUN 2020)

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

52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other(iii) Covered Entities (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).(JUL 2018)

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (iv) (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further(v) (OCT 2018) subcontracting opportunities.