W911SG24B0002 Amendment 1 Conform Document.pdf

W911SG24B0002

0012107264-0002

This is an "Invitation for Bids"

Project Title: B1788 Vehicle Exhaust System Repair

A bid guarantee is required (see clause at FAR 52.228-1). All bid bonds must be originals; photocopies w ill not be accepted. Performance and payment bonds are required (see clause at FAR 52.228-15 DEV)

This is a 100% competitive set-aside for small business. NAICS 238220 w ith a small business size standard of $19 Million.

The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is betw een $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

Applicable New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Rate for Dona Ana County is 6.500% as of the date of solicitation

Bid Opening Address: MICC-Fort Bliss, 111 Pershing Rd. Room 220, Fort Bliss, TX 79916 Bidders’ are required to provide a CD copy of their bid documents along w ith their hard copy of IFB submission.

Resulting contract w ill be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

X

FRANKLIN GODINEZ 9156377798

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

20-May-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________180 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________24 Jun 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

MICC - FORT BLISS (919TH CBN)

111 PERSHING RD

FT BLISS TX 79916

W911SG

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: (915) 568-0163 TEL: FAX:

W911SG24B0002 73

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Repair Vehicle Exhaust System Bldg 1788

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract. This project addresses the airflow capacity of the vehicle exhaust extraction system in GSA Vehicle Maintenance Building 1788. The airflow capacity of this system was measured by WSMR industrial hygienist, and the airflow capacities was found deficient and do not meet the requirements set forth by American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). Additionally, many of the systems components are damaged and inoperable. This scope of work will replace the vehicle exhaust system components that will meet the required flowrate. The details for the system repair are detailed in WSMR drawing set DWG B1788 Exhaust System.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012107264-0002

PSC CD: Z1EB

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 180 dys. ANP 1 W6CJ USAG WHITE SANDS

W6CJ USAG WHITE SANDS

BLDG 1870 ABERDEEN

WHITE SANDS NM 88002-500

915-568-1725 FOB: Destination

W91VB1

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1. Description of the Project:

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM has a new requirement that consists of replacing the vehicle exhaust system at B1788 White Sands Missile Range, NM.

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W911SG-

24-B-0002 B1788 Vehicle Exhaust System Repair, at 10:00 AM MST 24 June 2024 at Ft. Bliss, TX, Bldg 111 Rm 220.

2.2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price

(FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

2.3. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Businesses (SB).

3. NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

3.1. A Pre-bid conference will be conducted on 28 May 2024 at 9:00 AM MST for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation.

This conference will be held at the parking lot of BLDG 102 White Sands Missile Range, NM.

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend pre-bid conference however it is not mandatory. The site visit will be held following the conference.

3.2. The conference/site visit is limited to a maximum of two (2) attendees per company. Contractor representatives should be prepared to furnish identification if requested.

Email the following attendees to Franklin Godinez at franklin.godinez2.civ@army.mil

COMPANY NAME

POC Name and position title Telephone Number

Individual or group questions will not be answered during the site visit. Potential bidders may submit written questions in accordance with number 4 (below) of this instructions to bidders section.

3.3. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

3.4. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at https://sam.gov/.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office to both addresses shown below. Do NOT contact DPW directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W911SG-24-B-0002 Email: franklin.godinez2.civ@army.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry:

From: Company Name:

Address:

Phone Number: Fax Number:

Email address:

Bid Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

4.1. Any explanation desired by bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

4.2. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NO LATER THAN

5 June 2024 at 1:00 PM MST. BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS. **After the due date no additional RFI’s will be answered**

4.3. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on SAM at https://sam.gov/

4.4. Receipt by the bidder must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF

1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of bids.

4.5. All technical data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the SAM Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/) system. SAM is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM before accessing the system.

4.5.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://sam.gov/ for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing;

therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

5. SUBMISSION OF BIDS: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS, TO INCLUDE E-

MAIL, AND FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

5.1. The Government will not be responsible for bids delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids on its behalf as indicated below. Bids shall not be addressed to any specific person. Any bids hand-delivered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM MST on the due date shall only be delivered to the bid opening room at:

MICC-Fort Bliss, Room 220 111 Pershing Rd.

Fort Bliss, TX 79916

*Note: Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer shall declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

All bids must be clearly identified with the bidder’s name and address. To ensure timely and proper handling, the lower left corner of the outermost wrapper should indicate the following:

Invitation for Bid No: W911SG-24-B-0002 Due Date of Bids: 24 June 2024 Time by which Bids are due: 10:00 AM MST Title of Project: B1788 Vehicle Exhaust System Repair

Bidders submission shall consist of one (1) volume hard copy, physically separated with detachable parts, and individually title (to include one CD/DVD submitted). Please note no thumb drives will be accepted.

TAB TITLE ORIGINAL

(HARD COPY)

CD/DVD

COPIES

A COVER SHEET 1 1

B SF 1442/

AMENDMENTS

1 1

C TOTAL CONTRACT

PRICE

1 1

D LETTER FROM

BONDING

COMPANY

1 1

E BID BOND

GUARANTEE

1 1

F SUBCONTRACTOR

LIST

1 1

G REPS & CERTS 1 1

H DIGITALLY SIGNED

DRAWINGS

1 1

Bids delivered before bid opening must be delivered in person or by mail, including, Federal Express or United Parcel Service to the address as indicated below. The date and time of delivery established by these carriers is not the official time of receipt by the Government. Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be processed for receipt and are cautioned that sufficient time may be as much as 24 hours prior to the date and time designated for receipt of bids. Bids sent by Federal Express and United Parcel Service are required to be sent to:

MICC-Fort Bliss Attention: Franklin Godinez, Contract Specialist W911SG24B0002 Bldg. 111 Pershing Road

*Note if you will be mailing your bid please ensure you allow enough time due to possible shipping delays due to COVID-19*

Bidders must allow sufficient time to complete security screening to gain admittance to Fort Bliss, TX.

The Government will not be responsible for bids delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids on its behalf. Bidders are responsible for ensuring bids are submitted so as to reach the location designated for receipt of bids.

6. PUBLIC BID OPENING:

The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442:

MICC-Fort Bliss, Room 220 111 Pershing Rd Fort Bliss, TX 79916

7. WAGE DETERMINATION:

Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this project NM20240045 as shown in Section 00800 and provided as separate attachment.

8. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS:

This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

9. CLAUSES:

Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

10. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Bidder must be registered in the database IAW FAR 52.204-7 in order to be awarded a contract and have the applicable NAICS code listed in FAR 52.219-1(c), Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I), Representations.

11. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

12. BID CONTENT/BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS:

IFB DOCUMENTS. Contract shall be awarded to the responsive/responsible prospective contractor considering only price. Before award, to be determined responsive, a prospective contractor must furnish the following information with their bid:

a. TAB A: Cover Sheet. Coversheet shall be on company letterhead and must contain your

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, Tax ID, and authorized representative(s) who can obligate your company contractually, sign the bid, and sign, other contract actions;

include telephone number with area code and complete email address for each authorized representative.

b. TAB B: Signed and completed SF 1442 along with any amendments. The SF1442 shall be submitted fully completed. The Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the IFB in accordance with the instructions on the SF1442. All bidders are cautioned to complete blocks 20a-20c with an original signature in block 20b. Failure to provide all of the above requirements shall render your bid nonresponsive.

c. TAB C: CLIN Price and Total Contract Amount. The Bidders shall provide page 3 of the solicitation pricing each CLIN individually and include the OVERALL contract price.

d. TAB D: Letter from Bonding Company. Letter must indicate the bidder’s ability to obtain performance and payment bonds in the amount of their bid. Failure to provide this letter shall render your bid as nonresponsive.

e. TAB E: Bid Bond Guarantee. Per FAR 52.228-1, failure to provide a bid bond guarantee per FAR 52.228-1 shall render your bid nonresponsive.

f. TAB F: Subcontractor List. Bidders shall submit a list of proposed subcontractors as an attachment to their bid. If bidder does not intend on utilizing subcontractors (self- perform), Bidder shall state so in their bid.

g. TAB G: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS. The bidder shall ensure that their business has completed an online Representations and Certifications at the System and Awards Management (SAM) website, which may be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM//. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the information provided in each representation and certification is completed truthfully and completely. A bidder’s failure to complete the online representations and certifications prior to the close of the Solicitation (to include listing of the applicable NAICS code and applicable size standards) will result in their bid being deemed non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration. Bidders shall submit the representations and certifications listed in Section 00600 or provide a printed version of the documents from their corporate SAM profile. Bidder must be registered in the database IAW FAR 52.204-7 in order to be awarded a contract and have the applicable NAICS code listed in FAR 52.219-1(c), Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I), Representations.

h. TAB H: DIGITALLY SIGNED DRAWINGS. Bidders shall submit a copy of signed drawings, file name: DWG B1788 Exhaust System. Please note drawings shall be digitally signed. Failure to provide digitally signed drawings shall render your bid as nonresponsive.

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FEB 2024 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2024)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.

(2) The small business size standard is $19,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

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

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

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

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within 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 the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. 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.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

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 on SAM.

(End of provision)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(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 proceedings 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, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2023)

Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

(b)(1) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph

(e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (e) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

__ (i) Paragraph (e) applies.

__ (ii) Paragraph (e) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(iv) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services--Representations.

Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(v) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vi) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Spain.

(viii) 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Applies to all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

____ (i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

____ (ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ (iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ (iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

____ (v) 252.225-7035, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ Use with Alternate II.

____ Use with Alternate III.

____ Use with Alternate IV.

____ Use with Alternate V.

____ (vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

____ (vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments--Representation.

(e) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within 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 the changes identified below [Offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date____]. 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.

FAR/DFARS provision No.

Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the Offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

Section 00700 - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government JUN 2020 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government

(JUN 2020) -- Alternate I

NOV 2021

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-2 Alt II Security Requirements (MAR 2021) - Alternate II APR 1984 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

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

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.211-13 Time Extensions SEP 2000 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-26 Audit and Records--Sealed Bidding JUN 2020 52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data -

Modifications - Sealed Bidding

JUN 2020

52.214-28 Subcontractor Certified Cost Or Pricing Data--Modifications- -Sealed Bidding

JUN 2020

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns FEB 2024

52.219-8 (Dev) Utilization of Small Business Concerns (DEVIATION 2024- O0002)

FEB 2024

52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting OCT 2022 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FEB 2024 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime

Compensation

MAY 2018

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records JUL 2021 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification MAY 2022 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026

JAN 2022

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2022 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

JUN 2020

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts DEC 2007 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-11 (Dev) Individual Surety--Pledge of Assets (DEVIATION 2020-

O0016)

FEB 2021

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds DEC 2022 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit NOV 2014 52.228-15 (Dev) Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction. (Deviation

2020-O0016)

JUN 2020

52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-16 (Dev) Progress Payments (DEVIATION 2020-O0010) NOV 2021 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts APR 1984 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys APR 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction FEB 1997 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference FEB 1995 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) FEB 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.243-4 Changes JUN 2007 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

FEB 2024

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996 52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of

Improvements

AUG 1996

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction OCT 2020 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies

JAN 2023

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions--Cost Vouchers MAY 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 (Dev) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013)

MAY 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.227-7033 Rights in Shop Drawings APR 1966 252.232-7004 (Dev) DoD Progress Payment Rates (DEVIATION 2020-O0010) MAR 2020 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown DEC 1991 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration FEB 2012 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations

OCT 2010

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of Contracting Officer (KO) and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of clause)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations.