Solicitation - W519TC25RA021.pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

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

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES 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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

5-Ton Electric ARC Furnace

1. The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), CCRI-AIH hereby issues solicitation W519TC-25-R-A021 for a 5-ton Arc furnace in support of the Rock Island Arsenal

- Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIAJMTC). The award will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) and the resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract in accordance with RIPD: E400-24-3-09, dated 27 Jun 2025.

2. There is an Option that needs to be quoted. The Option is as follows:

CLIN 0002 5-ton Arc Furnace in accordance with RIPD: E400-24-3-09, dated 27 Jun 2025.

May be exercised anytime after award up to 12 months after award.

Quotes shall be valid for a period of 1 year after the date of proposal.

3. Quotes shall include delivery to:

BLDG 299

Gillespie Ave and Beck Lane

ROCK ISLAND IL 61299

4. Payment will be made by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

5. SITE VISIT INFORMATION: A. A site visit is scheduled at 8:00 AM, 27 Aug 2025. All interested contractors must adhere to the Installation Access Requirements for Rock Island Arsenal. In addition, contractors attending the scheduled site visit for W519TC25RA021, shall provide their company name, phone number/email address, and name of the person attending the site visit to Christine.a.szalo.civ@mail.mil no later than 1:00 PM, 25 Aug 2025. Location for the scheduled site visit is: RIA-JMTC, Rock Island, IL 61299. A meeting location will be provided upon completion of pre-registration.

B. All visitors to RIA-JMTC must obtain an installation visitor badge prior to entering the installation. In efforts to expedite this process, all visitors must pre-register three (3) business days prior to their visit with the Contract Specialist and Visitors Center. It is recommended that

W519TC25RA021

you arrive at the Visitors Center prior to the site visit time. Both U.S. at least 30 minutes Citizens and Foreign Visitors will need to present your valid Government Issued ID when entering Rock Island Arsenal check points.

C. Acceptable forms of ID for U.S. Citizens are: State issued picture ID, or federally issued picture ID. Acceptable forms of ID for Foreign Visitors are: Passport, Visa Number, or Alien Registration.

D. Visitors must enter from the Moline, IL gate entrance to the Arsenal.

E. While the site visit is not mandatory, it should be noted that an offer may have extreme difficulty in formulating an accurate bid on this project without first examining the existing equipment and determine the existence of other potential obstacles.

F. During the site visit, contractors are urged to ask questions. Contractors are urged not to contact any other Government points of contact regarding any general information other than the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer of this requirement. The Government will not be responsible for any information the Contractor obtains on their own. It is requested that all information/questions be coordinated with the Contract Specialist in writing. See clause Site Visit (April 1984) FAR 52.237-1.

G. Contractors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtained, and inspected the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

H. Each visitor will be required to wear steel toed safety shoes and safety glasses for the tour. If safety glasses are needed, a pair of safety glasses will be available. It is requested that visitors notify the Contract Specialist at the time of pre-registration that safety glasses are needed to ensure the request is accommodated.

I. All visitors will be required to review and return, signed, a copy of the RIA-JMTC Visitor Safety Card.

J. prior to their visit at RIA-JMTC. Upon confirmation of the Offeror's reservation to the site visit, a Visitor Safety Card will be provided via email

6. On time delivery is very critical. Therefore, the contractor must adhere to the delivery requirements indicated in the subsequent award. Failure to comply with the contractual delivery schedule in the subsequent award may result in termination of the order or require consideration if the Government elects to extend the delivery. The Government is not required to extend the delivery schedule of you encounter delays. The non-availability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, scheduling conflicts, etc. are not acceptable excuse for failing to meet the delivery schedule in the subsequent award.

IMPORTANT: Please mark the outside of all shipping containers, invoices, freight bill of ladings, and packing slips with the Order number TBD. Please list only the address listed in the "Ship To" block on all freight bill of ladings. Failure to do this could cause your shipment to be returned back to your, refused by Rock Island Arsenal.

7. Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Visitor Access Passes are issued to individuals, not companies or groups. All visitors, to include transportation and freight services, official and unofficial, are highly suggested to preregister at least three (3) business days prior to their visit. Preregistration of visitors allows for the National Crime Information Center NCIC-III background check to be conducted prior to the individual arriving at RIA, reducing their wait time upon arrival. It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to ensure that this information is passed along to any subcontractor or transportation provider used during the performance of this purchase order.

DRIVERS WHO DO NOT MEET THE INSTALLATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS WILL

NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE INSTALLLATION AND WILL BE TURNED AWAY.

NOTE: As of 31 Dec 2015, Department of Defense and Department of the Army has directed that Driver Licenses and ID cards from Minnesota, Missouri and Washington are not compliant with the standards of the REAL ID Act and cannot be used on their own as a primary means of identification to apply for access to Rock Island Arsenal. Driver's Licenses that have written on the top of them "NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES" are also non-compliant.

These non-compliant driver's license or state issued identification cards may still be presented at the Rock Island Visitor Control Center, but they must be accompanied by one of the following secondary forms of identification before a records check is conducted and installation access is granted:

*Current vehicle registration showing name and address

*Social Security card *US passport or passport card

*US Military or Draft Record (DD-214 or Selective Service Registration Card)

*Veteran Health Identification Card issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs

*Transportation Worker Identification Credential

*Personal Identification Verification card issued by the Federal Government

*Personal Identification Verification 0 Interoperable card issued by the Federal Government

*US Certificate of Naturalization or certificate of citizenship (Form N-550)

*US Department of Homeland Security "Trusted Traveler" card (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, Or FAST)

*Driver's license issued by the US Department of State

*US Military Identification Card for military members, dependents and retiree

*US Permanent Resident/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form 1-551)

*US Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security Merchant Mariner card

*Native American Tribal Photo Identification card

Visitor Access Request Forms and a complete list of acceptable identification can be found at https://home.army.mil/ria/ (click on Menu, then Visitor Information, and then under How to Visit Rock Island Arsenal click on the second bullet "How to obtain a visitor pass". Then on the right side of the screen click on "Access Request Process") or call 309-782-0551.

Forms may be emailed for faxed.

All visitors must process through the Moline Visitor Center Gate (I-74) off of River Drive in Moline, IL. Visitors (to include transportation and freight providers) will require proper identification to access RIA POC for this Policy are: RIA Visitor Center, Phone 309-782-0551, FAX 309-782-5029, email: usarmy.ria.imcom.mbx.usag-accessrequest@ mail.mil.

8. RECEIVING HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 3:30pm CST Deliveries before or after the above stated hours will be turned away. Appointments are not necessary.

9. SHIPPING/DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

A. The complete contract number (starts with W519TC----) MUST be on the outside of the shipping container(s). This number must also appear on all packing slips, invoices, bills, or any communications regarding this order.

B. A Packing List must be included with each shipment.

C. Shipment or delivery to any address other than the "ship to" address designated in the purchase order, Block 15 of the SF1449, may result in a delay in payment.

D. Any change in the "ship to" address must be approved by a written contract modification from the Contracting Officer. (End of Notice)

10. ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. All Contractors and Contractor personnel coming on to Arsenal Island must comply with the Rock Island Arsenal/Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC), other Arsenal Island safety requirements and all federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.

B. Contractors must provide their employees with, and the employees must use, all required safety equipment necessary for the work they are performing and/or the areas they are in.

C. This includes safety glasses, safety shoes, proper clothing, proper protective equipment and rigging.

D. All drivers on Arsenal Island must use seatbelts at all times when driving a motor vehicle.

E. If in doubt about any safety requirements, contact the Rock Island Safety Office Phone: 309- 782-2579. (End of Notice).

11. ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, SECURITY, AND FIRE

PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Any contractor personnel entering Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) as a result of this order /contract are required to adhere to all regulations governing safety, law enforcement, security, and fire prevention in effect at the time of entrance. Failure to comply with said regulations may result in immediate removal from RIA. The contractor shall bear full responsibility of the consequences of said removal. Further clarifications of RIA regulations are available from the Contracting Officer of this order/contract.

B. BADGING: ALL contractors who are performing services within the confines of Rock Island Arsenal are required to obtain a visitor badge. Contractors shall coordinate with Contracting Officer/Specialist and (if applicable) the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) designated for the contract/order.

C. Contractors are required to display provided visitor badges above the waist in a conspicuous place on the upper part of the body. Badges are accountable and are required by the recipient to be safeguarded at all times to prevent theft, loss of misuse by unauthorized personnel.

D. PARKING: All parking is on a first come, first served basis, provided the parking space is not posted with a reserved, visitor, or Handicapped parking sign. Parking is allowed in "marked" spaces only. All valid spaces are clearly marked with white lines on both sides of the space.

Vehicles parked in other than valid spaces are subject to being issued parking tickets.

E. Contractors will not be allowed in restricted areas of the Arsenal without proper identification and authorization.

F. INSEPCTIONS: All contractor employee's vehicles, equipment, and packages are subject to inspection or examination at entry/exit of the Arsenal.

G. SMOKING POLICY: Indoor smoking is not permitted. Outside smoking must occur at least 50 feet from any building entrance and exit. (End of Notice).

12. CONCEALED CARRY RESTRICTIONS Concealed carry permits do not apply on military installations. Contractors and delivery drivers shall ensure there are NO weapons or ammunition in their vehicles prior to entering the installation; a K-9 unit will find and alert if any prohibited items are detected. (End of Notice).

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

5-Ton Electric Arc Furnace; Removal, Installation, and training

Product Service Code: 4430 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Option Line Item

Option : 5-Ton Electric Arc Furnace;

Removal, Installation, and training

Product Service Code: 4430 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Continuation of Description

Requirements Provide the following: detailed design engineering, specification development, project management, equipment installation, concrete work, construction services, equipment commissioning, training and the procurement of

(1) 5-Ton Electric Arc furnace (with the option for a second) and necessary supporting equipment such as bag house dust collection system, compressed Air and Argon storage tanks, (1) 5-ton AOD system, plus the demolition and removal of the existing 5-Ton Arc furnace. These items shall include all materials and labor necessary to make the equipment safely operational and to meet all relevant industry and national standards, per the requirements identified within this document

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See additional information in Attachment 0001 RIPD E4000-24-3-09

DoDAAC: W52H1B CountryCode: USA

W0K8 RIA INSTL STK REC ACCT

BLDG 299 GILLESPIE AV AND BECK LANE, ROCK ISLAND IL 61299-5000

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

UNITED STATES

Robert McClure Email: robert.l.mcclure.civ@army.mil Telephone: 309.203.7109

Option Line Item

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Attachment 0001 RIPD E4000-24-3-09

DoDAAC: W52H1B CountryCode: USA

W0K8 RIA INSTL STK REC ACCT

BLDG 299 GILLESPIE AV AND BECK LANE, ROCK ISLAND IL 61299-5000

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

UNITED STATES

Robert McClure Email: robert.l.mcclure.civ@army.mil Telephone: 309.203.7109

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

Delivery Estimated By Delivery Date 30 Nov 2026

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC Special Handling/Notes

Delivery Estimated By Delivery Date 30 Nov 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: W52H1B CountryCode: USA

W0K8 RIA INSTL STK REC ACCT

BLDG 299 GILLESPIE AV AND BECK LANE,

ROCK ISLAND IL 61299-5000

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

UNITED STATES

Robert McClure Email: robert.l.mcclure.civ@army.mil Telephone: 309-203-7109

FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost:

Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Option Line Item

Delivery Estimated By Delivery Date 30 Nov 2027

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: W52H1B CountryCode: USA

W0K8 RIA INSTL STK REC ACCT

BLDG 299 GILLESPIE AV AND BECK LANE,

ROCK ISLAND IL 61299-5000

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

UNITED STATES

Robert McClure Email: rober.l.mcclure.civ@army.mil Telephone: 309.203.7109

FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost:

Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities.

Dec 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. Jun 2023 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. Nov 2021 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. Feb 2021 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct 2004 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. Nov 2021 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. Jun 2020 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. Jun 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. Jun 2020 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. Feb 2021

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023

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

Jan 2023

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Feb 2024 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Jun 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 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 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders. Oct 2024 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten. May 2024

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

Jan 2023

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Dec 2022

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

(DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

May 2024 Deviation 2024-O0013 May 2024

252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General. Aug 2019

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Jan 2025)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)-

(1) Set aside exclusively for a small business concern identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted multiple-award contract, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business under a multiple-award contract that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the multiple-award contract);

(2) Issued under a multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a HUBZone small business concern under a multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of the multiple-award contract that is partially set aside for small businesses); and

(4) When the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract, including for an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405-5(b) and 19.301-2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(6) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(9) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that-

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [____The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) (Oct 2022) Deviation 2021-O0008 (Feb 2023)

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (FEB 2023) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that--

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are--

(i) Set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii);

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are--

(i) Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F);

or

(ii) Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for--

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding certain other direct costs and certain work performed outside the United States (see paragraph (e)(1)(i)), to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract. The following services may be excluded from the 50 percent limitation:

(i) Other direct costs, to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service.

Examples include airline travel, work performed by a transportation or disposal entity under a contract assigned the environmental remediation NAICS code 562910), cloud computing services, or mass media purchases.

(ii) Work performed outside the United States on awards made pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or work performed outside the United States required to be performed by a local contractor.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause--

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[X] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[ ] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

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

(Alternate I)

(Nov 2023) Alternate I (Nov 2021)

Alternate I (Nov 2021). When a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract is contemplated, substitute the following paragraphs (a), (e), (i), (l), and (m) for those in the basic clause.

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. (1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this contract, to the extent practicable at all places and times, including the period of performance, and in any event before acceptance. The Government may also inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor or any subcontractor engaged in contract performance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly as practicable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 days after the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier.

(4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the contract) after acceptance of the services or materials last delivered under this contract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meet contract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (a)(6) of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall be determined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the "hourly rate" for labor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified below, the portion of the "hourly rate" attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance materials and services required to be replaced or corrected without disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. ____[Insert portion of labor rate attributable to profit.]

(5)(i) If the Contractor fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform required replacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can be performed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased by the Government), the Government may-

(A) By contract or otherwise, perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor any increased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid or due under this contract; or

(B) Terminate this contract for cause.

(ii) Failure to agree to the amount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause of the contract.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) above, the Government may at any time require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost to the Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this contract, if the failure is due to-

(i) Fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor's managerial personnel; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor's employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor's managerial personnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is habitually careless or unqualified.

(7) This clause applies in the same manner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials or services as to materials and services originally delivered under this contract.

(8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under this contract to correct or replace materials and services that at time of delivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in this clause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract.

(9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor's obligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall be governed by the clause pertaining to Government property.

(e) Definitions. (1) The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. As used in this clause-

(i) "Direct materials" means those materials that enter directly into the end product, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with the furnishing of the end product or service.

(ii) "Hourly rate" means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are-

(A) Performed by the contractor;

(B) Performed by the subcontractors; or

(C) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control.

(iii) "Materials" means-

(A) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control;

(B) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract;

(C) Other direct costs (e.g., incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract, travel, computer usage charges, etc.);

(D) The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: [Insert any subcontracts for services to be excluded from the hourly rates prescribed in the schedule.]; and

(E) Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause.

(iv) "Subcontract" means any contract, as defined in FAR subpart 2.1, entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfers between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(i) Payments. (1) Work performed. The Government will pay the Contractor as follows upon the submission of commercial invoices approved by the Contracting Officer:

(i) Hourly rate.

(A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hours performed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

(B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract that meets the labor qualifications specified in the contract. Labor hours incurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specified in the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed by individuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in the contract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(C) Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

(D) When requested by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractor shall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract.

(E) Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in the Schedule shall not be varied by virtue of the Contractor having performed work on an overtime basis.

(1) If no overtime rates are provided in the Schedule and the Contracting Officer approves overtime work in advance, overtime rates shall be negotiated.

(2) Failure to agree upon these overtime rates shall be treated as a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(3) If the Schedule provides rates for overtime, the premium portion of those rates will be reimbursable only to the extent the overtime is approved by the Contracting Officer.

(ii) Materials.

(A) If the Contractor furnishes materials that meet the definition of a commercial product at FAR 2.101, the price to be paid for such materials shall not exceed the Contractor's established catalog or market price, adjusted to reflect the-

(1) Quantities being acquired; and

(2) Any modifications necessary because of contract requirements.

(B) Except as provided for in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) and (D)(2) of this clause, the Government will reimburse the Contractor the actual cost of materials (less any rebates, refunds, or discounts received by the contractor that are identifiable to the contract) provided the Contractor-

(1) Has made payments for materials in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice; or

(2) Makes these payments within 30 days of the submission of the Contractor's payment request to the Government and such payment is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice.

(C) To the extent able, the Contractor shall-

(1) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and

(2) Give credit to the Government for cash and trade discounts, rebates, scrap, commissions, and other amounts that are identifiable to the contract.

(D) Other Costs. Unless listed below, other direct and indirect costs will not be reimbursed.

(1) Other Direct Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause:____[Insert each element of other direct costs (e.g., travel, computer usage charges, etc.

Insert "None" if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided. If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert "Each order must list separately the elements of other direct charge(s) for that order or, if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided, insert 'None'."]

(2) Indirect Costs (Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.). The Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price:____[Insert a fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule.

Insert "$0" if no fixed price reimbursement for indirect costs will be provided. (If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert "Each order must list separately the fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule or, if no reimbursement for indirect costs, insert 'None')."]

(2) Total cost. It is estimated that the total cost to the Government for the performance of this contract shall not exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule and the Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within such ceiling price. If at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that the hourly rate payments and material costs that will accrue in performing this contract in the next succeeding 30 days, if added to all other payments and costs previously accrued, will exceed 85 percent of the ceiling price in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving a revised estimate of the total price to the Government for performing this contract with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during the performance of this contract, the Contractor has reason to believe that the total price to the Government for performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the then stated ceiling price, the Contractor shall so notify the Contracting Officer, giving a revised estimate of the total price for performing this contract, with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during performance of this contract, the Government has reason to believe that the work to be required in performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the stated ceiling price, the Contracting Officer will so advise the Contractor, giving the then revised estimate of the total amount of effort to be required under the contract.

(3) Ceiling price. The Government will not be obligated to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the ceiling price in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule, unless and until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the ceiling price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price…