Solicitation - N0024425QS081_Final.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20250117. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions included in both FAR and DFARS. The clauses may be accessed in full text at address: www.acquisition.gov.

This is Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 811210 with a size standard of 34 (millions of dollars)

This combined synopsis/solicitation will close at 2:00 PM (PST) on 27 August 2025. Submit proposal to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Gabrielle Custodio, via email to the address gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil stating - Solicitation N00244-25-Q-S081 SEM Microscope Maintenance - at subject line.

Questions on this solicitation shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist via email. The Government will attempt to answer all questions in a timely manner and will be made available publicly. However, questions submitted near the solicitation closing date may not provide sufficient time for the Government to respond. Therefore, offerors are hereby directed to submit question(s) not later than 1:00 PM (PST) on 21August 2025.

N0024425QS081

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes

SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE (SEM)

MAINTENANCE. In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price PR Number: NOPR PR Line-Item Number: 0001

Group

Option Line Item 1001 OPTION YEAR 1 SEM MAINTENANCE. In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

Option Line Item 2001 OPTION YEAR 2 SEM MAINTENANCE. In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

Option Line Item 3001 OPTION YEAR 3 SEM MAINTENANCE. In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

Option Line Item 4001 OPTION YEAR 4 SEM MAINTENANCE. In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Section C.

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work Performance-Based Statement of Work Maintenance Service of Scanning Electron Microscope Physics Department Naval Postgraduate School

1.0 Background/Introduction:

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Physics Department requires a 5-year IDIQ support contract for the Thermo-Fisher (previously FEI) “Inspect-50” model Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in Spanagel Hall. The SEM produces images of a sample by scanning its surface with a focused beam of electrons. supports the faculty in the Physics Department and their students for thesis, teaching and reimbursable research. NPS’ priority is punctual, reliable preventative and corrective maintenance. A routine service contract for both preventative and corrective maintenance of the SEM is required to ensure the instrument's optimized performance. This contract is essential for maintaining the high standard of education provided to the students of NPS.

2.0 Scope:

The Contractor shall be responsible for performing preventative and annual maintenance on the SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) to ensure its continued operation in full compliance with the manufacturer’s specified operating standards. This includes, but is not limited to, all necessary inspections, adjustments, calibrations, and any required repairs to maintain optimal performance and functionality in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.0 Tasks:

3.1 The contractor shall perform the following task(s) as follows:

3.1.1 Perform 6-month preventive maintenance (PM) every six months.

3.2 Preventive maintenance shall include checks and adjustments according to manufacturer specifications, to ensure SEM functions at original capacity.

3.2.1 Perform corrective maintenance (CM) upon malfunction, or after power outage within a target response time of three (3) business days. CM Performed in compliance with the manufacturer’s specification to ensure optimal operational performance of the SEM instrument.

4.0 Deliverables: Contractor shall be responsible for providing the following deliverables:

4.1 Instruments returned to manufacturer specifications every 6 months.

4.2 Regarding the Corrective Maintenance (CM) task 3.2, instrument must be returned to manufacturer specifications after malfunction or power outage.

4.3 Provide a report with a description of the work performed, any corrective actions taken, and recommendations for any further actions required to ensure the instrument's continued compliance with the manufacturer's specifications, within ninety-six (96) hours of the completion of such maintenance.

Performance Measurement - Quality Assurance Plan

3.1

4.1 Fully Functional and operation SEM.

Report specified on Section 4.3

SEM operates to manufacturer specifications

100% Inspection by TPOC.

Continuously throughout PoP by TPOC.

3.2

4.2 Fully functional and operational SEM, after Corrective

Maintenance (CM)

SEM operates to manufacturer specifications. Contractor must provide technician labor and parts for the Corrective Maintenance (CM) visits within a target response time of three (3) business days.

100%

Continuously throughout PoP by TPOC.

3.3

4.3 Report specified in Deliverable 4.

Report adheres to the requirements in Deliverable 4.3. Report is completed and submitted to the TPOC within 96 hours of completion of maintenance.

100%

Continuously throughout PoP by TPOC

If performance falls below the AQL defined above, the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) shall document the instance(s), coordinate with the Contracting Officer and advise the Contractor. The Contractor will be requested to review the documentation and provide a written response on how performance will be corrected in the future. Re-performance of any work for failure to perform in accordance with the specified AQL or task requirement shall be completed at the Contractor's own expense and at no additional cost to the Government.

5.0 Other Requirements:

1. The contractor shall use only manufacturer’s parts for the Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Tasks. The SEM must operate in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

2. The contractor is responsible for covering the cost of repair parts other than those specifically listed as excluded.

3. The contractor must provide telephone and technical support for the SEM.

4. Service and maintenance support must be consistent with the Thermo-Fisher warranty.

6.0 Period of Performance: See section F.

7.0 Place of Performance: NPS, Spanagel Hall, 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943.

8.0 Work Week and Hours of Operation:

The Contractor shall provide services during normal working hours excluding federal holidays. Normal working hours are 0730-1630, Monday through Friday PST, unless requirements dictate otherwise. Exceptions can be permitted by the TPOC upon request and at TPOC's discretion. The following is a list of holidays observed by the Government.

If any of the above holidays occur on a Saturday or a Sunday, then such holiday shall be observed by the Contractor in accordance with the practice as observed by the assigned Government employees at the using activity.

9.0 Travel: Vendor is responsible for all travel arrangements to/from NPS and shall coordinate the arrival date and time with the TPOC.

10.0 Privacy Act Statement: "Pursuant to Title 5 United States Code 552a(m)(l), the contractor and all employees of the contractor working under this contract are required to comply with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a ("The Privacy Act of 1974")."

11.0 Identification of Contractor Employees:

In accordance with DFAR 211.106, there shall be a clear distinction between Government employees and service contractor employees. Service contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel to provide a clear distinction between service contractor employees and Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

12.0 Non-Personal Services Statement:

Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the SOW. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Defense Contractor. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the task order may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

Requirements The point of contact for this contract is Gabrielle Custodio: gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil.

Deliveries or Performance

TBD

12-month period

DoDAAC: N62271 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL

RECEIVING OFFICE BLDG 349, 1988 LAKE DEL MONTE DRIVE

MONTEREY, CA 93943-5301 UNITED STATES

Gabrielle Custodio, Contract Specialist Email: gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-556-6454

Option Line Item 1001

TBD

Option year begins after the base year ends.

DoDAAC: N62271 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL

Gabrielle Custodio, Contract Specialist Email: gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-556-6454

Option Line Item 2001

TBD

Option year begins after the first option year ends.

DoDAAC: N62271 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL

Gabrielle Custodio, Contract Specialist Email: gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-556-6454

Option Line Item 3001

TBD

Begins after the second option year ends.

DoDAAC: N62271 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL

Gabrielle Custodio, Contract Specialist Email: gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-556-6454

Option Line Item 4001

TBD

Begins after the third option year ends.

DoDAAC: N62271 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL

RECEIVING OFFICE BLDG 349, 1988 LAKE DEL MONTE DRIVE

Gabrielle Custodio, Contract Specialist Telephone: 619-556-6454

Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "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) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

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

(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) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice 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) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

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

(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.

(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 2in1 (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) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in 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

N50082

Issue By DoDAAC

N00244

Admin DoDAAC

N00244

Inspect By DoDAAC

N62271

Ship To Code

Ship From Code

N/A

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) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

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

(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.

Contract Admin ContractAdmin@nps.edu Acceptor/LPO: 831-656-6128 (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

WAGE DETERMINATION

Service Contract Act WD #: 2015-5633 Non-Standard Service Description(s) State California Counties Monterey SCA Wage Determination Revision Number Service(s) Published Date Jul 7, 2025

Section I - Contract Clauses FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.212-4 52.204-26 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Service-Representation.

Nov 2023 Oct 2020

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by ReferenceNumber Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

Dec 2022

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

Apr 1992

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

May 2024

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a May 2019

Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

Dec 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

Oct 2024 FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Variation Effective Date

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

(Jan 2025) Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025)

(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 (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

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

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

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

(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.] [ ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

[ ] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111- 5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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

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

[ ] (6) [Reserved].

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

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

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

[ ] (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

[ ] (11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

[X] (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[ ] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[ ] (14) [Reserved].

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

[X] (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (17) [Reserved] [ ] (18)

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

[ ] (19)

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

[ ] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[ ] (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

[ ] (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[ ] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[ ] (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

[ ] (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[ ] (28) 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 (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[ ] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[ ] (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

[X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

[X] (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)(E.O. 13126).

[ ] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

[ ] (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

[ ] (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

[ ] (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[ ] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[ ] (41) (i) 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 applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

[ ] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

[ ] (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

[ ] (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 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.

[ ] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[ ] (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[ ] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) (E.O. 13513).

[ ] (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

[ ] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[ ] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[ ] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[ ] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[ ] (65)

(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, 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.] [X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

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

[ ] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S. C. chapter 67).

[ ] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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

[ ] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118 (g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was 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.

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, 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.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and 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)

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

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

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

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

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

(vii)

(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

Representations, Certification, & Other Statements DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title

Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 This acquisition will be conducted under Full and Open competition. Award will be made using the Tradeoff Source Selection Process in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

1.2 The Government intends to award a single commercial, firm-fixed-price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) for preventative and annual maintenance of the Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM), as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contract will include a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods. Offerors shall submit a complete response to this solicitation in accordance with the instructions provided below. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the quotation being deemed non-responsive or excluded from further consideration.

1.3 Offerors shall submit a complete quote electronically via email by the date and time specified in page one of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Late responses will not be considered.

2.0 QUOTATION CONTENT

Offerors shall submit the following as part of their Quote:

Cover Sheet Offeror shall include the name of the company, the CAGE code, the physical address, point of contact information (name, email, and phone number), and the titles or names of all documents submitted in response to this solicitation.

2.0 Technical Quote:

The technical quote should address the following:

2.1 Technical Approach (5 pages maximum)

The Offeror shall describe how it will fulfill the requirements described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in a timely manner, including:

Preventative and corrective maintenance procedures, in accordance with Tasks 3.1 and 3.2 of the PWS.

Use of manufacturer-certified parts and adherence to specifications Telephone and technical support for the SEM.

Response plan for corrective maintenance within three (3) business days, in accordance with Task 3.2 of the PWS.

2.2 Key Personnel and Qualifications

Offeror shall identify all key service personnel proposed for the performance of SEM maintenance. For each individual, provide detailed information on their qualifications, relevant training, and certifications that demonstrate their capability to effectively maintain and support SEM systems. Documentation of certifications and training related to SEM maintenance must be included to verify expertise and compliance with industry standards.

2.4 Past Performance:

Offerors shall provide at least one (1) and no more than three (3) examples of recent and relevant past performance completed within the last three (3) years. Each example should include:

· Contract number (if applicable)

· Customer name and point of contact (name, phone, and email)

· Brief description of the work performed

· Period of performance

· Dollar value Past performance examples should demonstrate the offeror’s ability to perform work similar in scope and complexity to the requirement described in this solicitation.

2.5 Price

Offerors must ensure that pricing information is not included in the technical or past performance submissions to maintain evaluation integrity.

Offeror shall price the following Contract Line-Item Numbers: CLIN 0001, CLIN 1001, CLIN 2001, CLIN 3001, CLIN 4001; CLINs are in Section B of this solicitation. In addition, Offerors shall submit a narrative explaining the rationale behind their pricing.

NOTE: All CLINs SHALL HAVE A FIRM-FIXED UNIT PRICE AND TOTAL PRICE.

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

1.0 BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award a single commercial, firm-fixed-price (FFP) IDIQ, purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quotation must conform to all the requirements in this solicitation. The award will use the Tradeoff Source Selection process. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The following evaluation factors that will affect contract award are listed in descending order of importance:

Factor I: Technical Quote Subfactor (1): Technical Approach Subfactor (2): Key Personnel and Qualifications Factor II: Past Performance Factor III: Price

2.0 EVALUATION FACTORS AND RATINGS

The Government will evaluate quotations based on technical, past performance and price factors. Factor I: The Technical Quote is significantly more important than past performance and the combination of technical and past performance is significantly more important than price. Therefore, while price will be considered, the Government may select a higher priced quotation if it offers superior technical solutions that warrant the additional price.

2.2 Rating for Factor I: Technical

The contracting officer will use the following rating table for Factor I: Technical, and each of its subfactors:

Adjectival Rating

Description

Outstanding

Proposal demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements, contains multiple strengths and /or at least one significant strength

Good

Proposal demonstrates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant strength.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is un- awardable

The ratings for each subfactor of Factor I: Technical will be used to determine the overall technical rating.

· Only quotes that are rated “Acceptable” or higher for Factor I will be further evaluated for Past Performance and Price.

· Any quote receiving an “Unacceptable” rating in any factor or sub-factor will be excluded from further evaluation, including past performance and price considerations.

3.0 Evaluation Factors

3.1 Factor I: Technical Quote

3.1.1 Subfactor (1): Technical Approach

The Government will evaluate the offeror's Technical Approach by considering how well the offeror explains how each task, deliverable, and requirement in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be fulfilled in a timely and competent manner. This includes how well the offeror explains each of the following:

Preventative and corrective maintenance procedures, in accordance with the PWS.

Use of manufacturer-certified parts and adherence to specifications when performing maintenance.

Telephone and technical support for the SEM.

Response plan for corrective maintenance within three (3) business days, in accordance with the PWS.

3.1.2 Subfactor (2): Key Personnel and Qualifications

The Government will evaluate the proposed Key Personnel to determine whether they meet or exceed the minimum qualifications and requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

3.2 Factor II: Past Performance

The Government will evaluate past performance to assess the offeror’s likelihood of successfully performing the required work. The evaluation will consider the recency, relevance, and quality of the offeror’s past performance examples.

Past performance will be rated as:

· Acceptable – Information provided demonstrates a reasonable expectation of successful performance.

· Unacceptable – Information provided does not demonstrate a reasonable expectation of successful performance.

· Neutral: If an offeror has no past performance history relevant to this requirement, they will be assigned a Neutral rating.

The Government reserves the right to verify information provided and to consider information from other sources, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) or other Government Records Factor III: Price The total price will be evaluated.

· Preventative maintenance (Semiannual).

· Corrective maintenance (as needed).

· Any included parts, labor, and travel.

· The Government will evaluate the base period as well as each option year and the total contract price to determine that the price is fair and reasonable before award.

· If the price is determined to be not fair and/or reasonable, the Government may decline to issue an award to that contractor.

IMPORTANT:

Before the award, the Government will use the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to evaluate historical performance data, including quality and delivery metrics, as part of determining responsibility. The offeror does not need to submit SPRS data directly but must ensure their records are accurate and up to date.

SPRS is available at https://piee.eb.mil/

OFFERORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITH THEIR QUOTE BESIDES WHAT IS REQUESTED IN THE SOLICITATION.

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