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OFFER SUBMISSION
PACKAGE
SOLICITATION: SP0600-17-R-0700
PROGRAM: 1.1m
THE ENCLOSED SOLICITATION COVERS THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF:
BASE YEAR: OCTOBER 1, 2017 Through SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
OPTION YEAR: OCTOBER 1, 2018 Through SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
TO BE TIMELY, OFFERS MUST BE RECEIVED AT DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY BY: JULY 19, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M.
LOCAL FORT BELVOIR TIME
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. One copy of this Offer Submission Package must be returned to the Defense Logistics Agency Energy as your offer. All documents to be completed and returned are contained in this Offer Submission Package:
X Standard Form 1449
X Origin Offer Cards
X Offer Information Sheet
X All Applicable Fill-In Clauses
X Small Business Subcontracting Plan
X Standardized Format For Use in the Preparation of Product Test Reports
2. Be sure to check your offer prices in Section B for accuracy and legibility prior to submission. Initial all changes. Sign and date the Standard Form 1449 in ink.
3. If you are submitting your offer by facsimile, please limit your facsimile transmission to the contents of this Offer Submission Package.
4. By submission of this package, you are stating that ALL terms and conditions of the entire solicitation are accepted and apply to your offer unless clearly stated herein.
SP0600-17-R-0700
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OFFER SUBMISSION PACKAGE
SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMERCIAL ITEMS OSP-1
OFFER INFORMATION SHEET OSP-2
INDEX OF CLAUSES
CLAUSE NUMBER CLAUSE TITLE PAGE
SECTION E
QUALITY ASSURANCE OSP-6
SECTION F
52.216-9055 CONTRACTOR ORDER RECEIPT AGENTS (DLA ENERGY) (NOV 2011) – DLAD OSP-7
F-0006 F92.02 SCHEDULE OF REFINERY SHUTDOWNS FOR TURNAROUNDS OSP-7
(DOMESTIC AND OVERSEAS BULK) (DLA ENERGY OCT 2012)
F-0009 F1.09 Determination of Quantity (DLA Energy AUG 2015) OSP-7
SECTION G
G-0002 G9.07 ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS PAYMENTS – CORPORATE TRADE OSP-8
EXCHANGE (DLA ENERGY JUL 2007)
G-0003 G9.07-5 ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS PAYMENTS – FEDERAL RESERVE OSP-10
WIRE TRANSFER SYSTEM (DLA ENERGY JAN 2012)
SECTION I
52.233-9001 DISPUTES - AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION OSP-11
(NOV 2011) – DLAD
SECTION J
STANDARIZED FORMAT FOR USE IN THE PREPARATION OF PRODUCT ATTACHMENT 1 TO OSP
DLA ENERGY FORM 19.3 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN ATTACHMENT 2 TO OSP
SECTION K
52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013) OSP-13
52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS OSP-14
(MAR 2015)
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OFFER SUBMISSION PACKAGE
INDEX OF CLAUSES
CLAUSE NUMBER CLAUSE TITLE PAGE
K-0001 K5 USE OF ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (DLA ENERGY MAR 2009) OSP-21
K-0003 K28 REFINERY INFORMATION (BULK) (DLA ENERGY JUN 1986) OSP-22
K-0004 K28.01 NOTIFICATION OF VESSEL EXPECTED TIME OF ARRIVAL (ETA) OSP-22
(DLA ENERGY JAN 2012) (REV)
K-0005 K33.01 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS (DLA ENERGY APR 2007) OSP-22
K-0006 K86 FOREIGN TAXES (DLA ENERGY NOV 2014) OSP-23
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OFFER INFORMATION SHEET
Examples denoted by highlight
1. Offer 1-year Quantity to last from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, plus 30-day carryover
1-year Option Quantity to last from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, plus 30-day carryover
A. Origin Offer Card
PROD
SHIPPING POINT
MIN/MAX
QTY/USG
MODE
OFFERED
PRICE
USG
JP8 Ft. Belvoir, VA 40,000,000 - 80,000,000 TK $1.003200
EN590 Ft. Belvoir, VA 20,000,000 – 40,000,000 TK $1.000000
THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE MODE OF DELIVERY IS TANKER.
FOB DESTINATION OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
2. Delivery Conditions:
A. State the Overall Minimum/Maximum Available for Award:
1. By Product:
PRODUCT SOURCE/
REFINERY
SHIPPING POINT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY
AVAILABLE
(USG)
2. Would the quantity awarded out of any shipping point affect the quantity available for award out of any other shipping point?
__________If yes please give details.
B. State the monthly production capacity for each source of supply, include shipping points supported by each source.
PRODUCT SOURCE OF SUPPLY SHIPPING POINT MODE MAXIMUM MONTHLY
PRODUCTION(USG)
C. State the minimum and maximum parcel size available per load by Tanker:
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PRODUCT
/MODE
SHIPPING POINT
MINIMUM QTY
(BBLS)
MAXIMUM QTY
(BBLS)
NO of DAYS
BETWEEN
EACH LIFT
NOTES
1. The lift interval is the time between completion of loading (release of vessel by the Government inspector) until the scheduled delivery date of the next lift for a specific product.
a. State your facility restrictions/capacities including cargo capacity, beam and vessel Length Overall (LOA) and draft.
SHIPPING POINT MODE CARGO
CAPACITY
BEAM MEAN LOW
WATER
DEPTH
LOA DRAFT
1. Height restrictions from sea level to manifold connection:
2. Distance from vessel rail to manifold:
3. Vessel dead weight tonnage:
4. Vessel over 10,000 GRT:
NOTE: MEAN LOW WATER DEPTH (MLW) SHOULD BE MEASURED AT THE MOST RESTRICTIVE POINT AT THE SHIPPING POINT AND CHANNEL APPROACH. ANY WATER DEPTH AT MLW OF LESS THAN 40 FEET FOR TANKER WILL RECEIVE A PENALTY.
b. State your facility restriction/capabilities including ballast capacity, maximum loading rate in barrels per hour, berthing hours and loading hours:
SHIPPING POINT MODE BALLAST
CAPACITY
MAX LOADING
RATE (PUMP
RATE BPH)
BERTHING
HOURS
LOADING
HOURS
c. Provide the map coordinates for your shipping points/refinery:
SHIPPING POINT MAP COORDINATES
d. Please provide any other Vetting Criteria and Port Restrictions that have not been addressed above that would affect the ability to enter your facility and load product.
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SECTION E
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Pursuant to FAR 52.212-1, the offeror must demonstrate an understanding of the quality assurance requirements in contract provision E-0001 E1 of the solicitation. Accordingly, offerors must indicate one of the following and submit the required documentation for review with their initial offer:
[ ] A copy of the dated coversheet and table of contents of an existing Quality Control Plan (QCP), no more than 24 months old or;
[ ] An outline, not to exceed two pages in length, of a proposed QCP describing the offeror’s current inspection system and quality assurance procedures, with references to the corresponding requirements in E-0001 E1.
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SECTION F
F-0006 F92.02 SCHEDULE OF REFINERY SHUTDOWNS FOR TURNAROUNDS (DOMESTIC AND OVERSEAS BULK) (DLA
ENERGY OCT 2012)
(a) The offeror shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a tentative refinery shutdown schedule for the contract period. DLA Energy will review the offered quantity in conjunction with the turnaround period to ensure that the entire offered quantity can be delivered during the performance period. The offeror will identify the specific period(s) when the refinery will be shut down and the effect that the shutdown will have on availability of each product under the offer. Any revisions to this schedule will necessitate prior notice of at least 60 days in order to coordinate the placement of orders for the delivery of the entire contract volume.
(b) The offeror shall provide the following information:
(1) Refinery location:________________________________________________________________;
(2) Shutdown period:________________________________________________________________;
(3) Impact of shutdown period on supply availability:__________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________; and
(c) If the refinery identified as the source of supply under the offer will be scheduled for shutdown for turnaround during the first 30 days of the scheduled delivery period, the offeror will provide an alternate source of supply for delivery of fuel equal to pro-rata or maximum monthly quantity identified in the Offer Information Sheet. This alternate supply will be identified prior to close of negotiations to ensure that appropriate evaluation factors for cost can be calculated and applied to the evaluation process.
(1) Name and location of alternate source of supply for first month of delivery period_________________
(d) Unless the offeror states otherwise, the offer will be evaluated on the basis that there will be no refinery shutdowns for turnarounds that will have an impact on supply availability.
F-0009 F1.09 Determination of Quantity (DLA Energy AUG 2015)
Quantity. The quantity of supplies furnished under this contract shall be determined as follows:
Free on Board (f.o.b.) origin. All invoice quantities shall be converted to net gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (or liters at 15 degrees Celsius).
Deliveries into tanker or barge. On items requiring delivery at the Contractor's refinery, terminal, or bulk plant on an f.o.b. origin basis into a tanker or barge, the quantity shall be determined (at the Contractor's option) on the basis of calibrated meter; or
Shipping/shore tank measurement.
Deliveries into pipeline. On items requiring delivery at the Contractor's refinery, terminal, or bulk plant on an f.o.b. origin basis into a pipeline, the quantity shall be determined (at the Contractor's option) on the basis of calibrated meter; or shipping tank measurements.
Deliveries into rail tank car. On items requiring delivery at the Contractor's refinery, terminal, or bulk plant on an f.o.b. origin basis, the quantity shall be determined (at the Contractor's option) on the basis of calibrated loading rack meter; or, using calibrated scales; or certified capacity table for the rail tank car.
Deliveries into tank truck, truck and trailer, or tank wagon. On items requiring delivery at the Contractor's refinery, terminal, or bulk plant on an f.o.b.
origin basis into a tank truck, truck and trailer or tank wagon, the quantity shall be determined (at the Contractor's option) on the basis of calibrated loading rack meter; or weight, using calibrated scales; or certified capacity table for the conveyance or container.
Deliveries into intermodal container. On items requiring delivery at the Contractor's refinery, terminal, or bulk plant on an f.o.b. origin basis into an intermodal container, the quantity shall be determined (at the Contractor's option) on the basis of calibrated loading rack meter, loading either through top or bottom tank outlets (top loading requires loading gantry or "fall arrest" system), or certified capacity table for the container, or weight, using calibrated scales.
F.o.b. destination.
Deliveries by tanker or barge.
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On items requiring delivery on an f.o.b. destination basis by tanker or barge, the invoice quantity shall be determined (at the Government's option) on the basis of calibrated meters on the receiving tank system; or receiving tank measurements. All invoice quantities shall be converted to net gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (or liters at 15 degrees Celsius).
Deliveries by pipeline.
On items requiring delivery by pipeline on an f.o.b. pipeline junction or f.o.b. destination basis, the invoice quantity shall be determined (at the Government's option) on the basis of calibrated meters on the pipeline junction or the receiving tank system; or receiving tank measurements.
F.o.b. pipeline junction is defined as the junction between a Contractor-owned or controlled pipeline and a Government-owned or controlled pipeline.
All invoice quantities shall be converted to net gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (or liters at 15 degrees Celsius).
Deliveries by rail tank car.
On items requiring delivery on an f.o.b. destination basis by rail tank car, the quantity of supplies furnished under this contract shall be determined (at the Government's option) on the basis of calibrated meter on the receiving tank system; or weight, using calibrated scales at the receiving location; or certified capacity table for the rail tank car; or receiving tank measurements.
All invoice quantities shall be converted to net gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (or liters at 15 degrees Celsius).
Deliveries by tank truck/truck and trailer/tank wagon/intermodal container.
On items requiring delivery on a f.o.b. destination basis by tank truck, truck and trailer, tank wagon or intermodal container, the quantity shall be determined —in the following order of preference:
Calibrated temperature compensating meters on the receiving system (as identified in the schedule).
Calibrated temperature compensating meter on the delivery conveyance (as identified in the schedule).
Weight, using calibrated scales at the receiving location (as identified in the schedule).
Calibrated meters on the receiving system, requiring manual volume correction (as identified in the schedule).
Loading ticket mechanically imprinted with the volume corrected (net) quantity. The ticket must be generated at the time of loading and be based on a calibrated loading rack meter or calibrated scales.
Calibrated meter on the delivery conveyance, requiring manual volume correction.
Loading ticket, not volume corrected (requiring manual volume correction).
Invoice quantities for all residual fuels and lubricating oils and invoice quantities for other products that are in excess of 5,000 gallons (or 18,900 liters) shall be converted to net gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (or liters at 15 degrees Celsius). Invoice quantities of nonresidual fuels which are less than 5,000 gallons (or 18,900 liters) do not require correction to net gallons (or liters). For this purpose, residual fuels are any products with a viscosity equal to or greater than a regular (not light) number 4 fuel oil (ASTM D 396).
Water bottoms.
Every delivery must be free of all water bottoms prior to discharge; and
The Contractor is responsible for their removal and disposal.
Measurement restrictions. All methods of measurement described in this contract text are subject to government safety and environmental restrictions, foreign or domestic. Such restrictions may prohibit, or render ineffective, a particular method in some cases.
Measurement standards. All measurements and calibrations made to determine quantity shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of the API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS). Outside the U.S., other technically equivalent national or international standards may be used.
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Certified capacity tables shall mean capacity tables prepared by an independent inspector or any independent surveyor to the aforementioned measurement and calibrations standards. In addition, the following specific standards will be used as applicable:
API MPMS Chapter 11.1, Temperature and Pressure Volume Correction Factors for Generalized Crude Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils (this chapter is an adjunct to ASTM D 1250, IP 200 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 91-1). Either the 2004 or 1980 version of the standard may be used. Either the printed tables (an adjunct to the 1980 version) or the computer subroutine version of the standard may be used. In case of disputes, the computer subroutine for the 2004 version of the standard will be the referee method.
For crude oils, JP4, and Jet B, use Volume I, Tables 5A and 6A; Volume VII, Tables 53A and 54A; or Volume IV, Tables 23A and 24A.
For lubricating oils, use Tables 5D and 6D, Tables 53D and 54D, or Tables 23D and 24D.
For all other fuels and fuel oils, use Volume II, Tables 5B and 6B; Volume VIII, Tables 53B and 54B; or Volume V, Tables 23B and 24B.
For chemicals/additives use Volume III, Table 6C (or Volume IX, Table 54C), or volume correct in accordance with the product specification.
Volume XII, Table 52, shall be used to convert cubic meters at 15 degrees Celsius to barrels at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Convert liters at 15 degrees Celsius to cubic meters at 15 degrees Celsius by dividing by 1,000. Convert gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit to barrels at 60 degrees Fahrenheit by dividing by 42. Should foreign law restrict conversion by this method, the method required by law shall be used.As an option to (b) (1) (v), liters may be converted to gallons using Table F1.09A (see below). If this option is used, it must be agreed upon by both parties and shall remain in effect for the duration of the contract. Should foreign law restrict conversion by this method, the method required by law shall be stated in the offer.
If the original measurement is by weight and quantity is required in U.S. gallons, then—
Volume XI, Table 8, shall be used to convert pounds to U.S. gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Volume XII, Table 58, shall be used to convert metric tons to U.S. gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
API MPMS, Chapter 4, Proving Systems. All meters used in determining product volume shall be calibrated using this standard with the frequency required by local regulation (foreign or domestic). If no local regulation exists, then the frequency of calibration shall be that recommended by the meter manufacturer or every 12 months, whichever is more frequent. A meter calibration log/calibration certificates shall be maintained which as a minimum contains number/name of each meter; calibration frequency; date of the last calibration; due date for next calibration; name and signature of the person performing the calibration; traceability to master meter/prover used for calibration; and calibration report number.
Each meter shall be marked with the date of the last calibration and due date for the next calibration. All calibration meter records and logs/certificates shall be kept on file and made available upon request. All calibration records (including logs or certificates) shall be retained on file for a period of three years.
API MPMS Chapter 12, Calculation of Petroleum Quantities. All calculations of net quantities shall be made in accordance with this chapter. Outside the U.S., use of a tank shell correction factor is not required unless its use is a customary practice for custody transfer.
Table F1.09a Conversion Factor Table
Density @ 15ºC Gallons at 60ºF to Liters at 15ºC; Multiply by Liters at 15C to Gallons at 60F, Multiply by
0.723 – 0.768 3.78286 0.26435
0.769 – 0.779 3.78309 0.26433
0.780 – 0.798 3.78334 0.26432
0.799 – 0.859 3.78356 0.26430
0.860 – 0.964 3.78381 0.26428
0.965 – 1.074 3.78405 0.26427
Shipping documentation. When the Contractor’s shipping document (such as a truck’s metered ticket) is used to determine, or verify, the payment quantity under this contract, the following information shall be provided on that shipping document: gross and net quantity (gallons or liters, as required), observed and corrected API gravity/density, and the temperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius) at which the product was measured. This
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information shall be mechanically imprinted on the shipping document. Although this will apply primarily to the use of meters in various applications, it also applies to any other quantity determination method. The following exceptions apply:
Where Government documents are the sole basis for payment, such as Department of Defense (DD) Form 250/250-1s, the information is not required.
Where conveyances with temperature-compensating meters are used, the shipping document shall only be annotated with the corrected API gravity/density, the net quantity, and a statement that a temperature-compensating meter was used to determine net quantity.
Where conveyances with temperature compensating meters are not used, the shipping document shall be only be annotated with the API gravity (or density), gross quantity, and a statement that volume correction was not required.
Right to representative. For f.o.b. origin deliveries, the Government has the right to have a representative present to witness the measurement of quantity. For f.o.b. destination deliveries, the Contractor has the right to have a representative present to witness the delivery and measurement of quantity.
SECTION G
THIS CLAUSE APPLIES ONLY TO DLA ENERGY-FUNDED ITEMS FOR DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SUPPLIERS WHO CHOOSE TO BE PAID BY THE CORPORATE TRADE EXCHANGE WHEN THE RECEIVING BANK IS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES.
G-0003 G9.07-5 ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS PAYMENTS – FEDERAL RESERVE WIRE TRANSFER SYSTEM
(DLA ENERGY JAN 2012)
(a) The Contractor shall supply the following information to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 days after contract award and before submission of the first request for payment. The bank designated as the receiving bank must be capable of receiving Federal wire transactions via either a SWIFT Code or an IBAN.
(b) Any change by the Contractor in the designation of the bank account to receive electronic transfer of funds in accordance with this provision must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 30 days prior to the date the change is to become effective.
(c) The electronic transfer of funds does not constitute an assignment of such funds in any form or fashion.
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (TYPE WRITTEN OR CLEAR PRINTING)
RECIPIENT’S NAME: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)
ORIGINATOR ABA: ____044036205____ (DLA ENERGY fill-in) CONTRACT NUMBER: ______________________________________________ (DLA ENERGY fill-in)
RECIPIENT’S CAGE CODE: __________________
[ ] CHECKING TYPE 22
[ ] SAVINGS TYPE 32
RECIPIENT’S DUNS NUMBER: ______________________________________
BENEFICIARY’S BANK NAME: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(DO NOT EXCEED 29 CHARACTERS)
BENEFICIARY’S BANK ADDRESS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)
(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)
BENEFICIARY’S BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: ______________________________________
BENEFICIARY’S BANK SWIFT NUMBER: | | | | | | | | | | | |
(EITHER 8 OR 11 CHARACTERS ONLY)
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IBAN NUMBER: ______________________________________
BENEFICIARY’S BANK SORT CODE: | | | | | | | (FOR BANKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)
(6 CHARACTERS ONLY)
(d) CONTRACTOR’S DESIGNATED OFFICIAL SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION.
NAME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)
TITLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)
TELEPHONE NUMBER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)
SIGNATURE _______________________________________________________
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of the contract, the requirements of this provision shall control.
SECTION I
52.233-9001 DISPUTES - AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (NOV 2011) - DLAD
(a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute.
(b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the Contractor (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.233-1), or, for the Agency, by the Contracting Officer, and approved at a level above the Contracting Officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and with legal. Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the Contracting Officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate.
(c) The offeror should check here to opt out of this clause: [ ] Alternate wording may be negotiated with the Contracting Officer.
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SECTION J
STANDARIZED FORMAT FOR USE IN THE PREPARATION OF PRODUCT TEST REPORTS SEE ATTACHMENT 1 TO OSP
DLA ENERGY FORM 19.3 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN SEE ATTACHMENT 2 TO OSP
SECTION K
52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.
“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—
(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and
(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).
“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).
(b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.
(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:
(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:
(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.
(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.
(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—
(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or
(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.
(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.
(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.
(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).
52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)
The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--
“Administrative merits determination” means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.
“Arbitral award or decision” means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.
“Civil judgment” means--
(1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.
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(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.
“DOL Guidance” means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: “Guidance for Executive Order 13673, ‘Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces’ “.
The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces.
“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
“Enforcement agency” means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are--
(1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for--
(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;
(ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;
(iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act;
(v) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act;
(vi) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and
(vii) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors);
(2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for--
(i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and
(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;
(3) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for--
(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
(ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and
(iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity);
(4) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and
(5) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for--
(i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
(ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;
(iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and
(iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act).
“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—
(6) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or
(7) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.
“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
“Inverted domestic corporation,” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C.
395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
“Labor compliance agreement” means an agreement entered into between a contractor or subcontractor and an enforcement agency to address appropriate remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to increase compliance with the labor laws, or other related matters.
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“Labor laws” means the following labor laws and E.O.s:
(1) The Fair Labor Standards Act.
(2) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.
(3) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
(4) The National Labor Relations Act.
(5) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
(6) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act.
(7) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity).
(8) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
(9) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.
(10) The Family and Medical Leave Act.
(11) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
(12) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
(13) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
(14) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors).
(15) Equivalent State laws as defined in the DOL Guidance. (The only equivalent State laws implemented in the FAR are OSHA-approved State Plans, which can be found at www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/approved_state_plans.html).
“Labor law decision” means an administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment, which resulted from a violation of one or more of the laws listed in the definition of “labor laws”.
“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—
(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;
(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;
(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;
(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;
(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;
(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;
(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;
(8) PSC 9610, Ores;
(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and
(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.
“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.
“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.
“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110- 174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—
(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;
(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;
(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;
(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;
(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or
(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.
Sensitive technology—
(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—
(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or
(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and
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(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).
“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—
(1) Means a small business concern—
(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.
(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).
“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.
“Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002,” means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--
(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--
(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and
(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.
“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—
(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or
(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.
“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.
“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—
(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.
“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern --
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(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and
(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127),” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.
Note to paragraph (a): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, the following definitions in this paragraph (a) are enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order: “Administrative merits determination”, “Arbitral award or decision”, paragraph (2) of “Civil judgment”, “DOL Guidance”, “Enforcement agency”, “Labor compliance agreement”, “Labor laws”, and “Labor law decision”. The enjoined definitions will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.
(b)
(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the SAMwebsite.
(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ____________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (u) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]
(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.
(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern.
(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.
(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.
(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.
(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern.
Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—
(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and
(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture.
[The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that
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are participating in the joint venture: _________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.
(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—
(i) It [_] is, [_] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and
(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _____________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.
(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, a women-owned business concern.
(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:
(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, 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 (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror 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.
(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246 --
(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that --
(i) It [_] has, [_] has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and
(ii) It [_] has, [_] has not, filed all required compliance reports.
(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that --
(i) It [_] has developed and has on file, [_] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or
(ii) It [_] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.
(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any
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