Solicitation Package - SP0600-08-R-0161.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

SC0600-08-0136,0137,0138

2. CONTRACT NO.

3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SP0600-08-R-0161

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE : APRIL 17, 2008

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

FARHEENA KHAN – DESC-BCB

CYNTHIA WICKLUND – DESC-BCB

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls)

(703) 767-9265 / (703) 767-9266

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

MAY 16, 2008@ 3:00 PM

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE SP0600 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS 11. DELIVERY FOR

FOB

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ATTN: DESC BCB RM 2954

DEFENSE ENERGY SUPPORT CENTER

8725 JOHN J KINGMAN RD SUITE 4950

[ ] UNRESTRICTED

[ X] SET ASIDE 35.47%

FOR

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-6222 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SEE ITEM 4 OF THE “NOTES” PAGE FOR ADDRESS

TO SEND OFFERS

[ X ] SMALL BUSINESS

[ ] HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A) 13b. RATING

P.P.: 2.2B, 2.2D, 2.5B NAICS: 324110 MFR/424720 DLR 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

SIZE STANDARD: SEE CLAUSE

L2.05-2

[ ] RFQ [ ] IFB [ X ] RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE SP0600

SEE SCHEDULE SEE BLOCK 9

17a. CONTRACTOR /

OFFEROR CODE

FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE HQ0104

DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE – COLUMBUS CENTER

STOCK FUND DIRECTORATE

FUELS ACCOUNTING AND PAYMENTS DIVISION

ATTN: DFAS-JAQBAD/CC

P.O. BOX 182317

COLUMBUS OH 43218-6250 FAX: (614) 692-2630

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

IN OFFER

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

CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE CLAUSE B14.03 (SCHEDULE)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

ESTIMATED

[ X ] 27a SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA [ X ] ARE [ ] ARE NOT ATTACHED., [ ] 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA [ ]ARE [ ] ARE NOT ATTACHED.

[ X ] 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN __1____

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 AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)

PHYLLIS M. ORANGE

31c. DATE SIGNED

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVT.

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

SIGNED

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) 42b. RECEIVED AT (Location) 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING

41c. DATE 42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

PerFORM (DLA) STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 4/2002) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CPR) 53.212

NOTES:

1. DD Form 1707 is henceforth removed in its entirety.

2. ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED:

LOCATION: ROCKY MOUNTAIN / WEST COAST

TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION JP-8: 678,480,000 USG

TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION JP-5: 135,750,000 USG

FUEL, NAVAL DISTILLATE F76: 126,175,000 USG

TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION JP-4: 2,075,000 USG

JET B WITH ADDITIVES JAB: 1,475,000 USG

3. This procurement is 35.47% set-aside for small business. The applicable NAICS code is: 324110

MFR / 424720 DLR.

4. SEND OFFERS TO:

a. Sealed and/or hand-carried offers the original and 1 copy for furnishing the supplies or services in the schedule will be received at the following address:

ATTN: DESC-BC BID CUSTODIAN RM 2954

DEFENSE ENERGY SUPPORT CENTER,

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD

FT. BELVOIR, VA 22060-6222

b. Offers will also be accepted via E-mail IAW Clause L2.11-4, E-MAIL PROPOSALS

(DESC APR 2005).

c. The DESC Bid Custodian facsimile number is (703) 767-0488. Call (703) 767-8408 or 9260 for confirmation of offer receipt.

15. Offerors are advised to complete and submit as your offer the original plus copy of all forms contained in the accompanying Offer Submission Package. Copies of all documents submitted must be the same as the original. Offer must be signed by an authorized negotiator (See Clause K33.01 in Offer Submission Package).

6. Offerors are advised to note that the market price indicator for Rocky Mountain JP8 is now based on the U.S. Gulf Coast Pipline (See Clause B19.33 for complete details).

7. Clause F1.09 - DETERMINATION OF QUANTITY (DESC MAR 2008) has been revised. All offerors are advised to review this clause for understanding of how quantities will be determined under any resultant contract.

8. NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS: Prior to offering on the requirements solicited in this Request For Proposal (RFP), you are requested to review Clause I237.06 NOTICE OF

PARTIAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE; I1.04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS,

K1.01-7 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS;

and L2.05-2 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS to ensure an understanding of the criteria for qualification for the socioeconomic programs set forth herein. The contact for questions regarding Small Business Affairs is Ms. Lula Manley, (703) 767-9465 or (800) 523-2601.

9. DESC is unable to accept any offer from a small business concern for which the same quantities are being used as supply commitments for the 8(a) program or any other small firm.

10. Offerors are advised that the inclusion of any provision which requires sequential evaluation of individual offers, i.e., offers requiring DESC to obtain more than one computer evaluation in order to evaluate that offer, may result in rejection of the offer. Offerors are encouraged to discuss the intended changes in proposals with DESC in order to identify potentially unacceptable proposals and to determine possible alternatives.

11. NOTICE: Any award to a contractor who, at the time of award, was suspended, debarred or ineligible for receipt of contracts with Government agencies or in receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from any Government Agency is voidable at the option of the Government.

12. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) is required and is available at www.ccr.gov or by dialing (888) 352-9333, then selecting option 3. (SEE CLAUSE I1.07 FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION).

13. For after hours emergency situations, contact the DESC Operations Center, Contingency Plans and Operations Division (DESC-DL) on (703) 767-8420.

SOLICITATION PACKAGE

INDEX OF CLAUSES

CLAUSE NUMBER CLAUSE TITLE PAGE

SECTION I

I1.03-2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (BULK) 4

(DESC FEB 2007)

I1.04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT 6

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2007)

I1.05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT 10

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE

ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2007)

SECTION K

K1.05 OFFEROR RESPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATATIONS – COMMERCIAL 12

ITEMS (JUN 2005)

SECTION L

L2.05-2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (BULK) 13

(DESC DEC 2007)

SECTION M

M2.11 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 16

SECTION I

I1.03-2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (BULK) (DESC FEB 2007)

(a) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. Also see Addendum.

(b) ASSIGNMENT. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due, as a result of performance of this contract, to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Government-wide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its right to receive payment under this contract.

(c) CHANGES. See Addendum.

(d) DISPUTES. This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).

Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, DISPUTES, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) DEFINITIONS. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, DEFINITIONS, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) EXCUSABLE DELAYS. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) INVOICE. The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--

(1) Name and address of the Contractor;

(2) Invoice date and number;

(3) Contract number, contract line item number, and, if applicable, the order number;

(4) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of the items delivered;

(5) Shipping number and date of shipment including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(6) Terms of any prompt payment discount offered;

(7) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; and

(8) Name, title, and phone number of person to be notified in event of defective invoice.

(9) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(10) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(i) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(ii) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration, or 52.232- 34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Other Than Central Contractor Registration), or applicable agency procedures.

I1.03-2 (CONT’D)

(iii) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315. NOTE: Contractors are also required to provide additional information in their invoices as specified in the Addendum, as discussed in the SUPPLEMENTAL INVOICING INFORMATION (BULK) clause.

(h) PATENT INDEMNITY. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings. NOTE: Contractors are also required to provide additional information in their invoices as specified in the Addendum and the SUPPLEMENTAL INVOICING INFORMATION (BULK) clause.

(i) PAYMENT.

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purposes of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and request instructions for disposition of the overpayment.

Also see Addendum.

(j) RISK OF LOSS. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon--

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) TAXES. See Addendum.

(l) TERMINATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S CONVENIENCE. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part thereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work.

Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

I1.03 (CONT’D)

(n) TITLE. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) WARRANTY. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) OTHER COMPLIANCES. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS UNIQUE TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; 41 U.S.C.

51-58, Anti- Kickback Act of 1986, 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistle blower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments; Disputes; Payments; Invoices; Other Compliances; and Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts paragraphs of this clause.

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and.

(9) The specification.

(t) CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR). See the CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (ALTERNATE A) clause.

(FAR 52.212-4, tailored/DESC 52.212-9F40)

I1.04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2007)

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

(1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(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 items:

[Contracting Officer shall check as appropriate.]

[ X ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[ ] (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

I1.04 (CONT’D)

[ X ] (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer.) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (4) [RESERVED]

[ ] (5) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

[ ] (6) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[ X ] (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[ X ] (8) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2007) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[ X ] (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[ ] (10) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages – Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[ ] (11) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Sep 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2003) of 52.219-23.

[ ] (12) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program – Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Oct 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

[ ] (13) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program – Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

[ ] (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004).

[ ] (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[ ] (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[ ] (17) 52.222-19, Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O. 13126).

[ X ] (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

[ X ] (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

[ X ] (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ X ] (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[ X ] (22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

[ ] (24) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts).

[ ] (i) Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50.

[ ] (25) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Aug 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

[ ] (26) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[ ] (27) 52.225-1, Buy American Act – Supplies (Jun 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

[ ] (28) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act – Free Trade Agreements – Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2006) (41 U.S.C 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, and 109-53).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

[ X ] (29) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2007) (19 U.S.C 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[ X ] (30) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[ ] (31) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (32) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (33) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[ ] (34) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

[ ] (35) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (36) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (37) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (38) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ X ] (39) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) 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 items:

[Contracting Officer shall check as appropriate.]

[ ] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[ ] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[ ] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[ ] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustment (Feb 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[ ] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment – Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[ ] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services – Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[ ] (7) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Aug 2007) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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 paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph, in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause--

(i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (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 $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

(vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et. seq.).

(vii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-50.

(viii) 52.225-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment – Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services – Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(x) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(FAR 52.212-5)

I1.05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2007)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement a provision of law applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components.

[ X ] 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207).

(b) The Contractor agrees to comply with any clause that is checked on the following list of Defense FAR Supplement clauses which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components.

[ X ] (1) 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DEC 1991) (10 U.S.C.

2416).

[ X ] (2) 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts) (APR 2007) (15 U.S.C. 637).

[ ] (3) 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program) (APR 2007) (15 U.S.C. 637 note).

I1.05 (CONT’D)

[ ] (4) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005) (41 U.S.C. 10a- 10d, E.O. 10582).

[ ] (5) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (JAN 2007) (10 U.S.C. 2533a).

[ ] (6) 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2533a).

[ ] (7) 252.225-7015, Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C.

2533a).

[ ] (8) 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (MAR 2006); (Section 8065 of Public Law 107-117 and the same restriction in subsequent DoD appropriations acts).

[ X ] (9) 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements (MAR 2007) (19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[ ] (10) 252.225-7027, Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C.

2779).

[ ] (11) 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C.

2755).

[ ] (12) (i) 252.225-7036, Buy American Act – Free Trade Agreements – Balance of Payments Program (MAR 2007) 41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2006) of 252.225-7036.

[ ] (13) 252.225-7038, Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C.

2534(a)(3)).

[ ] (14) 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (SEP 2004) (Section 8021 of Pub. L. 107-248) and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts).

[ ] (15) 252.227-7015, Technical Data – Commercial Items (NOV 1995) (10 U.S.C. 2320).

[ ] (16) 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (SEP 1999) (10 U.S.C. 2321).

[ ] (17) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007) (10 U.S.C. 2227).

[ ] (18) 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Public Law 108-375).

[ ] (19) 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) (10 U.S.C. 2410).

[ X ] (20) (i) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2000) of 252.247-7023.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2000) of 252.247-7023.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2002) of 252.247-7023.

[ X ](21) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631).

I1.05 (CONT’D)

(c) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of the CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clauses, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract:

(1) 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (APR 2003) (10 U.S.C. 2533a).

(2) 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pubic Law 108-375).

(3) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631).

(4) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631).

(DFARS 252.212-7001)

SECTION K

K1.05 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2005)

(a) DEFINITIONS. As used in this clause--

(1) Foreign person means any person other than a United States person as defined in Section 16(2) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. Sec 2415).

(2) United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, outlying areas, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in 43 U.S.C. 1331.

(3) United States person is defined in Section 16(2) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 and means any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States and employed by other than a United States person), any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern), and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern that is controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as determined under regulations of the President.

(b) CERTIFICATION. By submitting this offer, the offeror, if a foreign person, company, or entity, certifies that it--

(1) Does not comply with the Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; and

(2) Is not taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the Secondary Boycott of Israel by Arab countries, which 50 U.S.C. App. Sec 2407(a) prohibits a United States person from taking.

(DFARS 252.212-7000, tailored)

SECTION L

L2.05-2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (BULK) (DESC DEC 2007)

(a) NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 324110. The small business size standard is 1,500 employees: 125,000 BPCD throughput and 90% refined by small business. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer in its own name, but that proposes to furnish an item that it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees, including all affiliates.

(b) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt;

(3) The name, address, and telephone, and facsimile number of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different from mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications in the certification package. See FAR 52.212- 3(l) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically;

(9) Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments;

(10) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

(11) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office;

(12) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(13) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) PRODUCT SAMPLES. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) MULTIPLE OFFERS. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

L2.05-2 (CONT’D)

(f) LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2) (i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) CONTRACT AWARD (not applicable to Invitations for Bids).

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract after conducting discussions with offerors whose proposals have been determined to be within the competitive range. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. While the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract after oral or written discussions with offerors, it reserves the right not to conduct discussions, as determined by the Contracting Officer. However, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right not to conduct discussions as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(5) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(6) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(h) MULTIPLE AWARDS. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) AVAILABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS CITED IN THE SOLICITATION.

(1) (i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards, and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--

GSA FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION

470 EAST L’ENFANT PLAZA SW, SUITE 8100

WASHINGTON DC 20407

TELEPHONE: (202) 619-8925

FAX: (202) 619-8978

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

http://assist.daps.dla.mil (i) ASSIST ( ).

(ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk at (215) 697-2179, Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from--

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SINGLE STOCK POINT (DoDSSP)

BUILDING 4, SECTION D

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA PA 19111-5094

TELEPHONE: (215) 697-2667/2179

FAX: (215) 697-1462

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/ http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch http://assistdocs.com/ http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard

(j) DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER. (Applies to offers exceeding $3,000 and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address.

The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://www.dnb.com. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number.

(k) CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR). Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

If the offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

(l) DEBRIEFING. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(FAR 52.212-1, tailored/DESC 52.212-9F05)

SECTION M

M2.11 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The Government will award a contract or a group of contracts which will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government for the procurement as a whole, in accordance with the other evaluation clauses contained in this solicitation .

(b) OPTIONS. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(FAR 52.212-2)

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