W56HZV-20-Q-L224.pdf

Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

W56HZV-20-Q-L224

I. INTRODUCTION

A. This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

A sole source procurement is contemplated with Horiba Instruments, Inc. (CAGE Code: 53595), 2890 John R Road, Troy, MI 48083. The Government anticipates procurement of Systems Platform Advanced Real-time Controllers (SPARC) as described below in Section II. Horiba is the only known qualified source to satisfy the requirement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement to the Contract Specialist, Michael Gross, at michael.e.gross28.civ@mail.mil which will be considered by the agency.

B. The combined Synopsis and Request for Proposal (RFQ) number is:

W56HZV-20-Q-L224

C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-05 (30 Mar 2020).

D. Small Business Set-Aside: N/A

E. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 334519 with a size standard of 500 employees. Offeror must be certified under this NAICS code prior to receiving an award.

This solicitation will result in only one (1) award.

F. Posting Date: April 15, 2020

G. Response Date: 10:00 a.m. local time (Warren, MI), April 22, 2020

H. Contracting Office:

Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) 6501 E. Eleven Mile, Detroit Arsenal, MI 48397-5000.

I. This acquisition is subject to the availability of funds. See clause 52.232-18 –

Availability of Funds for more information.

J. This Combined Synopsis / Solicitation contains clauses and provisions requiring a fill-in or representation. Offeror shall submit a copy of this Combined Synopsis / Solicitation with their quote and respond to these clauses and provisions accordingly. A failure to complete these fill-ins may cause your offer to be determined ineligible for award.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/12.htm#P263_45123 mailto:michael.e.gross28.civ@mail.mil

K. A sole source procurement is contemplated with Horiba Instruments, Inc.

(CAGE Code: 53595), 2890 John R Road, Troy, MI 48083. The Government anticipates procurement of Systems Platform Advanced Real-time Controllers (SPARC) as described below in Section II. Horiba is the only known qualified source to satisfy the requirement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement to the Contract Specialist, Michael Gross, at michael.e.gross28.civ@mail.mil which will be considered by the agency.

II. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

A. The U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

(CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, Michigan proposes to purchase Horiba SPARC Controllers under Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001 through this solicitation as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

0001 Horiba SPARC Controllers 4 Each

FFP

FOB: Destination

Price shall include all costs for the work efforts required for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and support for replacement of the Systems Platform Advanced Real-time Controller (SPARC) Powertrain Controller as described in the Statement of Work (SOW) below.

0002 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) – Not Separately Priced (NSP) See Attachment 0001 for complete list and details.

Offeror shall include all shipping charges and deliver supplies F.O.B. DESTINATION to the following address:

W4GH TANK-AUTOMOTIVE RDEC (DODAAC: W91ATL)

6501 E. Eleven Mile Road Detroit Arsenal, MI 48397-5000

USA

DELIVERY INFORMATION:

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY

Days After Contract Award (DACA) 0001 30 1

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACEEPT AT ACCEPT BY

mailto:michael.e.gross28.civ@mail.mil

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: N/A

A. This acquisition is unrated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

B. Quotes must be received by ACC-WRN no later than 10:00 a.m. local (MI) time, April 22, 2020. Offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. Refer to website https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the work efforts required for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and support for replacement of the Systems Platform Advanced Real-time Controller (SPARC) Powertrain Controller that will be used to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) Power Energy Vehicle Environmental Laboratory (PEVEL).

2. BACKGROUND

The CCDC GVSC PEVEL is a tracked-vehicle and wheeled-vehicle dynamometer system which is utilized for testing military ground vehicle for customers such ARMY Program Managers, defense contractors, and GVSC development efforts. This dynamometer system when originally purchased was a $20M acquisition. Horiba is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this dynamometer system. While the majority of the system components have many years left in their lifecycle, the dynamometer controllers are obsolete. The tradename from Horiba for these controllers is Systems Platform Advanced Real-time Controller (SPARC). Replacing the SPARC Powertrain Controllers will extend the life of the dynamometer system for another 10-15 years.

3. REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install and commission, provide training, and technical documentation for SPARC Powertrain Controllers. Detailed requirements are listed in the subsections to follow.

3.1. Supply

The contractor shall supply and deliver all hardware and software components necessary to replace the SPARC Powertrain Controllers within PEVEL. These items include, but are not limited to the following:

3.1.1. SPARC Next Generation Powertrain Controllers (Quantity 4)

3.1.2. Windows Embedded Compact Software License (Quantity 4)

3.1.3. SPARC Powertrain PT11 Control Software (Quantity 4)

3.1.4. Horiba Service and Commissioning Diagnostic Suite (Quantity 4)

3.1.5. PROFIBUS Adapter (Quantity 4)

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

3.1.6. RT Ethernet Switch (Quantity 2)

3.1.7. 12V Power Supply (Quantity 4)

3.2. Installation & Commissioning

The contractor shall install the SPARC Powertrain Controllers into PEVEL’s dynamometer system. Installation shall include, but not limited to, any and all modifications to communication/power wiring, physical attachment to drive cabinet, and layout/positioning of supporting components within drive cabinet. After installation is complete, the SPARC Powertrain Controllers must be commissioned by the contractor. This commissioning will include demonstration of the SPARC Powertrain Controllers function and features to ensure system-level operability. During commissioning PEVEL personnel will be allowed to be present and participate.

3.3. Training

The contractor shall supply a minimum of one day of training. This training will highlight the differences in between the obsolete SPARC Powertrain Controllers and the replacement SPARC Powertrain Controllers. This training can occur simultaneously with the commissioning at the discretion of the contractor.

3.4. Data Deliverables

3.4.1. SPARC Powertrain Manual

3.4.2. Drive cabinet system drawings

3.4.3. SPARC source code for archival purposes

3.4.4. Horiba PLC source code for archival purposes

4. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall warranty the SPARC Powertrain Controllers for a period of 2 year. The warranty shall begin the day system commissioning has been completed. The warranty shall cover both parts and labor in the event of a failure. In addition, if a system deficiency (e.g.

software bug, configuration issue) is discovered in the period of 2 year, the contractor shall correct the issue at no charge.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION

5.1. Installation Timing - The SPARC Powertrain Controllers shall be installed not more than twelve (12) months from the date of contract award. The contractor and the US GOV shall agree on a mutually acceptable date to begin the SPARC Powertrain Controller replacement to minimize down time to the PEVEL testing schedule.

5.2. Contract Information - This is a firm fixed price contract.

6. SECURITY

6.1. While on site, the vendor will be under supervision of a GVSC employee and will not require access to any classified, sensitive, or FOUO information or materials. The vendor personnel will not have a security clearance and will not need one. The vendor personnel will not need a CAC card or any access to computer networks (NIPR or DREN). The vendor personnel will only require a day pass to access the Detroit Arsenal. The vendor personnel shall be a US citizen.

6.2. ATI Level I Training - This training in not required.

6.3. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures - The contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Security office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the change clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

6.4. Access to Government Information Systems - No access to government information systems will be required

6.5. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training - No access to government information systems will be required.

6.6. US Government Common Access Cards, installation badges, and/or access passes - No Common Access Cards or Permanent installation badges will be required. A 90 day access pass will be the only thing required to complete this contract.

6.7. Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information - No access to classified information will be required.

III. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following provisions and clauses apply to this Combined Synopsis / Solicitation:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Internal Ref # Clause # Title LF00053 52.204-7 System for Award Management IF00015 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel IF00409 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance LF00055 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting IF00419 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Maintenance IF70067 52.204-19 Incorporating by Reference of Representations and Certifications LF00058 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal IF00435 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab or Other Covered Entities IF00403 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporation LF70016 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items IF00028 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items KF00012 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conduction Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--

Certification KF00014 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and

Certifications

IF00414 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors IA00285 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials KA00008 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials KA00017 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls IA00354 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident

Reporting IA00363 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors IA00339 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support LA00015 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit LA00022 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors IA00320 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium IA00046 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program--Basic IA00047 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors IA00057 252.225-7016 Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings IA00115 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports IA00272 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments IA00149 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items IA00157 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

TACOM LOCAL NARRATIVES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

AS6311 - Electronic Contracting

(a) All Army Contracting Command – Warren solicitations will be publicized on the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) As of 10 August 2015, unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, vendors are required to submit a quote or proposal via the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) system. Proposals or quotes submitted after this date using any other mechanism, including the Army Single Face to Industry Bid Response System (ASFI BRS) may be deemed non-responsive.

(c) Requirements for the online FBO bid submission:

1. Vendors must log into the FBO System to be able to submit electronic responses for opportunities.

2. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov (a Federal Government owned and operated free web site) and have a CAGE Code and CCR Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).

https://www.fbo.gov/

3. Once logged into the FBO System, vendors will be asked to enter basic information and directed to upload one or more files containing the proposal/quote and any additional information as outlined in the solicitation.

4. FBO will send an email to vendor’s registered email address confirming the electronic submission.

5. For additional information on submitting electronic bid responses via the FBO system see the FBO Vendor Guide – Section 4.3.1 “Submitting an Electronic Response” (https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf).

Note to offerors:

(d) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation for closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

(e) It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal/quote is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal/quote was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received through FBO) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal/quote is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

(f) Solicitations may remain posted on the FBO after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(g) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government’s intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include Cost or Pricing data/information. If an Offeror objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the Offeror must notify the contracting officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf

(h) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

AS7001 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Acknowledge all the amendments received from the Government by identifying the amendment number and its issue date in the box below:

Amendment Number: Date:

AS7040 - ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND – WARREN (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

http://acc.army.mil/contractingcenters/acc-wrn/CompMgmtOffice.html

AS7317 - ALL OR NONE-COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION

(a) This provision serves as an addendum that modifies paragraph (h) of FAR 52.212-1, entitled INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Paragraph (h) is modified to say that the proposal or quote must offer to provide the total quantity of the items in this solicitation.

(b) Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Offers submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this solicitation will NOT be considered for award.

http://www.aptac-us.org/ http://acc.army.mil/contractingcenters/acc-wrn/CompMgmtOffice.html

AS7526 - NOTICE OF ELEVATED THREAT LEVEL FORCE PROTECTION

CONDITION (FPCON)

Contractor is hereby notified that there is a potential impact on contractor performance on during increased FPCON during periods of increased threat. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued / postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

AS 7527 - NOTICE OF RANDOM ANTITERRORISM MEASURES PROGRAM (RAMP)

In accordance with AR 525-13, Contractor personnel working on an Army installation, arsenal, base or other DoD facility (owned or leased by DoD/Department of the Army), are subject to participation in Installation RAMP security program (e.g. vehicles searches, wearing of ID badges, etc).

CS6522 - iWATCH TRAINING

The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)).

This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR, if assigned, or the Contracting Officer. This training shall be completed within [XX]*** calendar days of contract award and within [YY]*** calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR, or Contracting Officer, no later than [XX]*** calendar days after contract award. Training may be obtained at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx.

CS6600 - TRUSTED ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP SYSTEM (TASS) PROGRAM

(a) The contractor is responsible for processing applications for Common Access Cards (CAC) for every contractor employee who deploys with the military force, OR who has need to access any government computer network in accordance with FAR 52.204-9, “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.”

(b) The contractor is responsible for managing requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The norm is at least ten calendar days’ advance notice to the Trusted Agent* (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer. *The COR will be the TA for this contract.

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

(c) The contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including subcontractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a government computer network. This can be done by going to http://www.us.army.mil and register as an “Army Guest” with the sponsor being the COR. Note: If a contractor employee loses the privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC. Therefore, it is critical that contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts.

(d) It is recommended that a “Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO) be established to serve as the firm’s single point of contact for Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). If a FSO is not established, each contractor employee requiring a CAC card will be required to process their own applications.

(e) CAC applications must be processed through the DOD’s TASS. The contractor’s FSO or contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the TASS Trusted Agent (TA) at steven.m.zielinski2.civ@mail.mil before accessing the TASS website.

(f) The government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC request and will provide each contractor employee a USER ID and Password via email to the FSO. The FSO or contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/operator/consent?continueToUrl=%2Ftass%2Findex.jsp.

(g) The FSO or contractor employee will submit completed applications in TASS, and will follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.

(h) The government will inform the contractor’s applicant via email of one of the following:

- Approved*. Upon approval, the information is transferred to the Defense Enrollment

Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The contractor proceeds to a Real- Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) station (https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ provides RAPIDS locations).

- Rejected*. Government in separate correspondence will provide reason(s) for rejection.

- Returned. Additional information, or correction to the application, required by the contractor employee.

*The contractor will maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

(i) At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor by SSN, and two forms of identification, one of which must be a picture ID. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints and picture, and updates to DEERS and will then issue a CAC.

(j) Issued CACs shall be for a period of performance not longer than three (3) years or the individual’s contract end date (inclusive of any options) whichever is earlier.

http://www.us.army.mil/ https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/operator/consent?continueToUrl=%2Ftass%2Findex.jsp https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/

(k) The contractor shall return issued CAC’s to the DEERS office upon return from deployment, departure or dismissal of each contractor employee. A receipt for each card must be obtained and provided to the TA/COR.

(l) A CAC cannot be issued without evidence that a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI) has at least been initiated by the FSO. TASS will be linked to the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) in the near future. The TA will have to verify via JPAS that the NACI has been initiated by the FSO before he/she can approve a contractor request for a

CAC.

(m) Details and training on TASS are available on AKO at https://www.us.army.mil/suite/portal/index.jsp or by contacting the CAC helpdesk at cacsupport@mail.mil or 866-738-3222.

CS7520 - ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND

PROCEDURES

(a) The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9 “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel”) as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

(b) For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personal Management.

(c) For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards, and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification https://www.us.army.mil/suite/portal/index.jsp

Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures elsewhere in Section C; Non-disclosure Statement; for OCONUS locations, refer to the Status of Forces Agreement and other theater regulations.

CS7998 - ACCESS TO THE DETROIT ARSENAL; IDENTIFYING CONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES; NON-DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

(a) APPLICABILITY. This requirement is only applicable to contractor employees working at, or visiting, Detroit Arsenal. The term “contractor employee” includes employees, agents, or representatives and all employees, agents, or representatives and all employees, agents or representatives of all subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.

(1) DETROIT ARSENAL ACCESS.

All contractor personnel entering the installation and requiring unescorted access must have a valid purpose to enter and be sponsored by a U.S. government organization or a contractor providing support on the installation. They must have their identity proofed and vetted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, and be issued, or in possession of an authorized and valid access credential from the Detroit Arsenal installation. At the discretion of the Senior Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal, any individual known to have a criminal background involving violence or meets the disqualifying standards in the Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD- 12 (31 Jul 2008), may be denied access to the Detroit Arsenal. Fingerprinting of employees and any other security procedures deemed necessary for the security of Detroit Arsenal (vehicle searches or x-raying packages, bags, briefcases) may be required based on the Force Protection Condition level at the time of access and whether the installation or building location is identified as a Restricted Area or Mission Essential Vulnerable Area (MEVA).

(2) BADGES/PASSES.

(a) Contractor employees entering the Detroit Arsenal are responsible for obtaining, and then returning, security identification badges/passes and vehicle registration decals/passes.

Badges are valid only for the date spans indicated, by the government, on each badge application form (STA Form 17).

(i) Obtaining Badges. Government sponsor must prepare and submit a properly completed STA Form 17 (Visitor Notification and/or Temporary Security Identification Badge Application) to the Detroit Arsenal Visitor Control Center not less than 96 hours prior to scheduled visit.

(ii) Returning Badges. The government sponsor is responsible to ensure the security identification badges are returned to the Visitor Control Center, Bldg 232, upon expiration or termination of the contract relationship with the contract employee. Failure to comply with the requirements in this paragraph may be grounds for withholding any funds due the contractor until completion of the requirement, notwithstanding any other clause or requirements in the contract. Failure to comply may also be taken into account by the government in evaluating the contractor’s past performance on future acquisitions.

Badge Guidance.

(b) All contractor employees, while on the premises at the Detroit Arsenal, shall continually wear the badge, which shall be visible at all times between the neck and waist of the individual. Badges will be secured from public view when off post and will not be left in privately owned or contractor vehicles unattended. Stolen or lost badges will be promptly reported to DES, USAG Detroit.

(c) The identification badge or pass issued to contractor employee(s) is for their own use only. Misuse of badge or pass, such as permitting others to use it can result in criminal charges under Title 18 USC 499 and 701, and barring the employee from the Detroit Arsenal property.

(d) If the contractor obtains a new or follow-on contract that again requires physical access to the Detroit Arsenal property, he shall obtain new badges for his employees, indicating the new or follow-on contract number. The security policies described in this clause apply to any contractor employee on base in connection with any contract with TACOM-LCMC – Detroit Arsenal.

(3) MEETING ATTENDANCE. Any contractor employee attending meetings with Government employees within or outside the Detroit Arsenal boundaries, shall, at the beginning of the meeting, announce that he/she is a contractor employee. He/she must state the Contractor's name and address, and state the name of all other companies or persons that (a) currently employ him, or (b) that he currently represents. In addition, for the duration of the meetings, the contractor employee shall wear a second visible badge that displays the contractor's company name.

(4) CLASSIFIED ACCESS. If a visiting contractor is working on a classified contract, his/her visit request, with security clearance information, must be sent to the G2, TACOM LCMC (SMO Code W4GGAA* or W4GGAA5, AMSTA-CSS, Office Phone 586-282-6262, Fax 586-282-6362) and their sponsoring activity. Government employees hosting meetings will verify contractor employee’s security clearance information with their supporting Security Coordinator or G2, TACOM LCMC using JPAS or the TACOM LCMC Access Roster prior to providing contractor access to classified information based on the approved DD254.

(5) REGULATORY COMPLIANCE. All contractor employees working on the U.S. Army installation, Detroit Arsenal, in the State of Michigan, in connection with this contract, shall conform to all applicable federal or state laws, and published rules and regulations of the Departments of Defense and Army. Also, they must comply with any existing applicable regulations promulgated by Detroit Arsenal, TACOM LCMC, or the Senior Commander.

Additionally, all contractor employees working on classified contracts shall comply with the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and Army Regulation 380- 5, Department of the Army Information Security Program and their approved DD254.

(6) NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT. Each contractor employee working at the Detroit Arsenal property under this contract shall sign a Non-disclosure Agreement on their company's letterhead prior to commencing work under the contract or obtaining the badges permitting access to the property. There will be one Non-disclosure Agreement for each employee. The Non-disclosure Agreement shall be in the format indicated below. A copy of the agreement will be made a part of the contract file.

FORMAT FOR

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

I, ____________________, an employee of __________________________________________, a Contractor providing support services/supplies to Detroit Arsenal, TACOM LCMC, or other tenant organizations (hereinafter Detroit Arsenal), and likely to have access to nonpublic information (hereinafter RECIPIENT), under contract number ______________________, agree to and promise the following:

WHEREAS RECEIPIENT is engaged in delivery support services to Detroit Arsenal under contract; and

WHEREAS, It is the intention of Detroit Arsenal to protect and prevent unauthorized access to and disclosure of nonpublic information to anyone other than employees of the United States Government who have a need to know; and, WHEREAS, Detroit Arsenal acknowledges that RECIPIENT will from time to time have or require access to such nonpublic information in the course of delivering the contract services; and, WHEREAS, RECIPIENT may be given or other have access to nonpublic information while providing such services; and, WHEREAS, "nonpublic information" includes, but is not limited to such information as:

Proprietary information (e.g., information submitted by a contractor marked as proprietary.

However please note: THIS NON-DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO

ALLOW CONTRACTORS’ ACCESS TO ANOTHER CONTRACTOR’S PROPRIETARY

INFORMATION. FOR THAT, A SEPARATE CONTRACTOR TO CONTRACTOR

AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED.);

Advanced procurement information (e.g., future requirements, statements of work, and acquisition strategies);

Source selection information (SSI) (e.g., bids before made public, source selection plans, and rankings of proposals) (PLEASE NOTE: THIS AGREEMENT ALONE DOES NOT

AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO SSI--ONLY PCO OR SOURCE SELECTION AUTHORITY CAN

AUTHORIZE SUCH ACCESS.);

Trade secrets and other confidential business information (e.g., confidential business information submitted by the contractor);

Attorney work product;

Information protected by the Privacy Act (e.g., social security numbers, home addresses and telephone numbers); and

Other sensitive information that would not be released by Detroit Arsenal under the Freedom of Information Act (e.g., program, planning and budgeting system information);

NOW THEREFORE, RECIPIENT agrees to and promises as follows:

RECIPIENT shall not seek access to nonpublic information beyond what is required for the performance of the support services contract;

RECIPIENT will ensure that his or her status as a contractor employee is known when seeking access to and receiving such nonpublic information of Government employees;

As to any nonpublic information to which RECIPIENT has or is given access, RECIPIENT shall not use or disclose such information for any purpose other than providing the contract support services, and will not use or disclose the information to any unauthorized person or entity for personal, commercial, or any unauthorized purposes; and

If RECIPIENT becomes aware of any improper release or disclosure of such nonpublic information, RECIPIENT will advise the contracting officer verbally within two business days, followed up in writing within five business days.

The RECIPIENT agrees to return any nonpublic information given to him or her pursuant to this agreement, including any transcriptions by RECIPIENT of nonpublic information to which RECIPIENT was given access, if not already destroyed, when RECIPIENT no longer performs work under the contract.

RECIPIENT understands that any unauthorized use, release or disclosure of nonpublic information in violation of this Agreement will subject the RECIPIENT and the RECIPIENT's employer to administrative, civil or criminal remedies as may be authorized by law.

RECIPIENT: _____________________________ (signature)

PRINTED NAME: _________________________

TITLE: __________________________________

EMPLOYER: __________________

DS7111 - HEAT TREATMENT AND MARKING OF WOOD PACKAGING

MATERIALS

(a) In accordance with DOD 4140.65-M and the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM), Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade, current edition, (hereinafter ISPM 15), the following commercial heat treatment and marking process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). Foreign manufacturers shall comply with

ISPM 15, and have the WPM heat treatment and marking verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization’s compliance program.

(b) Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating (treatment code for the mark: DH) shall follow the requirements in ISPM 15, and shall be certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure the materials used in manufacture can be traced to the original source of heat treatment, and that the original source of the heat treatment obtained the necessary certifications.

(c) Marking. Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The ALSC approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp.

LS7015 - HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES

Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal- Resources/

An agency protest may be filed with either the contracting officer or to HQAMC but not both following the procedures listed on the website above.

FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

KF70008

52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items Alternate I (Nov2017) 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.

http://www.alsc.org/ http://www.alsc.org/ http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/ http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/ http://www.sam.gov/portal

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- “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.

“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).

“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

(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 --

(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.

(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…