W912BU-24-R-0013 Audiogauge Readings Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

The Philadelphia District of the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Fort Mifflin Project Office intends to procure audiogague testing services for the Dredge MacFarland. Upon completion, the results will provide the Fort Mifflin Project Office with areas of the vessel which will require repairs.

The Government is issuing this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to procure ultrasonic thickness and/or pit gauge readings throughout various portions of the vessel:

All work performed under this Scope of Work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014 and other safety requirements specified in OSHA. The contractor shall provide all necessary PPE and provide any necessary containment to allow for performance and completion of the work listed herein.

Scope of Work:

Provide the services of an ABS-approved ultrasonic thickness testing laboratory to perform ultrasonic thickness testing and/or pit gauge readings aboard the vessel as outlined herein.

NOTE – A copy of the ABS Certificate of Recognized Service Supplier and ABS Approval Letters shall be provided with the proposal.

The contractor shall take audiogauge and/or pit gauge readings in the designated spaces and in accordance with the specifications.

Following the completion of gauging at each location, the contractor shall provide the Government with preliminary results.

Location Description Drawing Number

As-Built Thickness

Total Square

Footage

(SF)

Grid Pattern

Number of Audiogauge

Readings

(UT)

Number of Pit Gauge Readings

(PG)

Anchor Windlass Space, Forward Upper Deck Level

Audiogauge a section of Deck Plating from 14" aft of Frame 31 to the Bulkhead at Frame 32 and from 6' Inboard of the Shell, P/S. Area is highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-092

Various 42 4" x 4" 378

Pump Room, Upper Deck Level

UT two sections of Deck Plating inboard of the Port and Starboard Companionways as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-092

3/4" 16 4" x 4" 144

Pump Room, Main Deck Level UT Sections of Deck Plating from Frames 40 to 48 as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF- H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-089

1/2" 512 12" x 12" 512

Pump Room, Tank Top Level (Hold)

UT Sections of Tank Top Plating as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-086

Various 1565 12" x 12" 1565

Pump Room, Bulkhead 48 UT a section of Bulkhead Plating from the Tank Top to 5' above the deck level and from 2' inboard of the Shell, P/S

MF-H2-029 3/8" 340 6" x 6" 1360 100

Forward Electrical Stores, Tank Top Level (Hold)

UT Sections of Deck Plating from Frames 10 to 21 as highlighted in Red on Drawing MF-H2- 001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-086

Various 140 6" x 6" 560

Top of PumpOut Control House, Bridge Deck Level

Deck Plating from Frames 42 to 48 as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-003.

MF-H2-003

MF-H2-092

Various 215 6" x 6" 860 50

Auxiliary Machinery Room (AMR), Tank Top Level (Hold)

UT Sections of Tank Top Plating in the AMR.

General location is highlighed in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001. Particular spots will be designated during POD.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-087

Various 120 6" x 6" 480

Steering Gear Space, Aft Main Deck Level

Sections of Deck Plating from Frames 135 to 143 as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF- H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-091

3/8" 80 4" x 4" 720

Boat Deck Level Take Pit Gauge readings on the Weather deck as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2- 002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-100

5/16" 105

Aft Upper Deck Level Take Audiogauge and Pit Gauge Readings on Weather deck as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-094

MF-H2-052

Various 335 6" x 6" 1340 110

Fwd Upper Deck Level UT Sections of the Weather Deck as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-092

3/8" 670 6" x 6" 2680 100

Port Forward and Aft Winch Rooms, Main Deck Level

UT sections of deck plating as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-090

1/2" 356 6" x 6" 1424

Port Forward Doghouse, Mid Upper Deck Level

Take UT readings of the deck plate inside the Doghouse as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-093

3/4" 26 6" x 6" 104

Starboard Forward and Aft Winch Rooms, Main Deck Level

UT sections of deck plating as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-090

1/2" 210 6" x 6" 840

Starboard Aft Doghouse, Mid Upper Deck Level

Take UT readings of the deck plate inside the Doghouse as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-093

3/4" 15 6" x 6" 60

Forward Lower Void Spaces, Tank Top Level (Hold)

Take Audiogauge readings of the Tank Top Plating in Port and Starboard Forward Voids and Centerline as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001. Take UT readings of the six longitudinal outboard sloping bulkheads (8' x 6' each), permieter of the Hopper Opening (6 total) at Tank Top Level (lower 12" only), and lower 12" of Web Frames 52, 55, 58, 61, and 64.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-036

MF-H2-037

MF-H2-056

MF-H2-066

MF-H2-088

Various 2460 12" x 12" 9840 200

Aft Lower Void Spaces, Tank Top Level (Hold)

Take Audiogauge readings of the Tank Top Plating in Port and Starboard Aft Voids and Centerline as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001. Take UT readings of the six longitudinal outboard sloping bulkheads (8' x 6' each), permieter of the Hopper Opening (6 total) at Tank Top Level (lower 12" only), and lower 12" of Web Frames 72, 75, 78, 81, and 84.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-036

MF-H2-037

MF-H2-056

MF-H2-066

MF-H2-088

Various 1632 12" x 12" 6528 150

Grind to a smooth clean surface and prepare test spots to determine thickness of plate, bulkhead, deck plating, etc., and/or depth of pits, where identified on the sketch.

NOTE – Use of grinder to clean surfaces above the fuel tank is prohibited. The contractor shall use a hand scraper to clean surface and prepare test spots.

Measure the plate thickness, and/or depth of pits at these spots.

Record the thickness found at each spot, compare to original plate thickness and record percentage of deterioration.

Record the depth of the pits found at each spot, compare to original plate thickness and record percentage of deterioration.

The contractor will have to perform readings through the existing lead paint on the vessel.

Perform any surface preparation for taking of readings in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA Regulations, and all applicable EPA, State and Local requirements, laws, and regulations. The contractor is responsible for taking adequate precautions for removing lead paint to perform work listed herein.

The vessel had scantling reevaluation performed in 2014 and 2019. Following are the results of those reevaluations.

These revised thicknesses and wastage shall be used to determine any possible plate replacement in the evaluated locations and shall be reflected on the final detailed report.

Furnish a detailed report of the ultrasonic thickness reading and/or pit gauge reading, the original thickness, re-scantling thickness, the percentage wastage and drawings indicating spot locations. Highlight all areas in excess of 25% wastage in red and 15-25% wastage in yellow.

Following the completion of the survey, this detailed report shall be provided within two weeks.

Period of Performance:

All work listed above shall be completed within 30 calendar days after award of the contract.

Site Visit:

A vessel site visit for interested contractors is scheduled for 3 January, 2024 @9:00AM at the address below.

The Port Engineer and point of contact for this action is Maksud Khan:

Maksud.A.Khan@usace.army.mil

Place of Performance:

All work shall be performed on the Dredge McFarland at the following location.

Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District Fort Mifflin Project Office 6400 Hog Island Rd Philadelphia, PA 19153

No written or fax requests will be accepted. Contractors may download the solicitation (including drawings) and any amendments via the hyperlink to the SAM.gov website, www.sam.gov, on (or after) the issue date. The offical media of distribution is the web. All amendments to the Solicitation will be posted to the SAM.gov website. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the website in order to access the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for printing copies of the Solicitation and any amendments. Responses will be due on or about 25 January, 2024. NAICS code is 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services.

All contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before award as required by DFARS 204.7300. Information on getting registered may be obtained by accessing the SAM website at www.sam.gov. Instructions will be included in the solicitation.

Also, all Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Business or Veteran Owned Small Business must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center of Veterans Enterprise Vet Biz Registry located at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/.

Interested parties may contact the contract specialist, Joseph Manney, at the email below:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Reference: W912BU-23-R-0013 Email: joseph.r.manney@usace.army.mil

W912BU24R0013

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job

Audiogague Testing For MacFarland

FFP

Complete testing of various parts of the vessel in accordance with the SOW.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 1955

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 Job OPTION Option 1

FFP

1000 Additional Shots of Testing FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 1955

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 30 dys. ADC OPS PHYS SB-MCFARLAND SUPPORT

MARK SAYLOR

6400 HOG ISLAND ROAD

PHILADELPHIA PA 19153-5098

215-656-6744 FOB: Destination

W912BU

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

Intent:

The intent of this Scope of Work is to perform ultrasonic thickness testing and/or pit gauge readings throughout various portions of the vessel.

Reference Drawings:

MF-H2-001: Deck, Main Hold Arrangement MF-H2-002: Upper Deck, Focsle Deck & Boat MF-H2-003: Bridge Deck, Deck Above MF-H2-029: BHD Trans. W.T. 48&68 Overflow Trough MF-H2-036: BHD FR. 48-88 Long'l Hopper Side &C/L BHDS FR. 48 MF-H2-037: BHD Trans. Hopper Hip FRS. 48-88 MF-H2-052: BHD's and HSE on Upper Deck Aft MF-H2-056: Section Midship MF-H2-066: Frames, Web. 52-55-58-61-64-72-81-84 & 85 MF-H2-086: Plating Tank Top Fwd. FR 48 MF-H2-087: Plating Tank Top Aft. FR. 88 MF-H2-088: Plating Tank Top Midship FR. 48.88 MF-H2-089: Plating Main Deck Fwd. FR. 48 MF-H2-090: Plating Main Deck Midship MF-H2-091: Plating Main Deck Aft FR. 88 MF-H2-092: Plating Upper Deck Fwd FR. 88 MF-H2-093: Plating Upper Deck Midship R. 48.88 MF-H2-094: Plating Upper Deck Aft FR 88 MF-H2-100: Plating Boat Deck

These drawings will be used as basis for % wastage.

Health and Safety Requirements:

The Dredge McFarland was originally constructed and coated with lead based paint.

This paint has since been removed from the exterior hull surface but is still present throughout of the vessel on the bulkhead, overhead and deck plating, the interior surface of the shell plating, and internal structural members.

All work performed under this Scope of Work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014 and other safety requirements specified in OSHA. The contractor shall provide all necessary PPE and provide any necessary containment to allow for performance and completion of the work listed herein.

Scope of Work:

Provide the services of an ABS-approved ultrasonic thickness testing laboratory to perform ultrasonic thickness testing and/or pit gauge readings aboard the vessel as outlined herein.

NOTE – The proposal shall include copies of the Hull Gauging Certificates that have received ABS approval, along with the ABS Approval Letters. It is imperative that all ABS Certificates remain current and valid throughout the entirety of the work specified herein.

The contractor shall take audiogauge and/or pit gauge readings in the designated spaces and in accordance with the specified specifications.

Following the completion of gauging at each location, the contractor shall provide the Government with preliminary results.

Location Description Drawing Number

As-Built Thickness

Total Square

Footage

(SF)

Grid Pattern

Number of Audiogauge

Readings

(UT)

Number of Pit Gauge Readings

(PG)

Anchor Windlass Space, Forward Upper Deck Level

Audiogauge a section of Deck Plating from 14" aft of Frame 31 to the Bulkhead at Frame 32 and from 6' Inboard of the Shell, P/S. Area is highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-092

Various 42 4" x 4" 378

Pump Room, Upper Deck Level

UT two sections of Deck Plating inboard of the Port and Starboard Companionways as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-092

3/4" 16 4" x 4" 144

Pump Room, Main Deck Level UT Sections of Deck Plating from Frames 40 to 48 as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF- H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-089

1/2" 512 12" x 12" 512

Pump Room, Tank Top Level (Hold)

UT Sections of Tank Top Plating as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-086

Various 1565 12" x 12" 1565

Pump Room, Bulkhead 48 UT a section of Bulkhead Plating from the Tank Top to 5' above the deck level and from 2' inboard of the Shell, P/S

MF-H2-029 3/8" 340 6" x 6" 1360 100

Forward Electrical Stores, Tank Top Level (Hold)

UT Sections of Deck Plating from Frames 10 to 21 as highlighted in Red on Drawing MF-H2- 001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-086

Various 140 6" x 6" 560

Top of PumpOut Control House, Bridge Deck Level

Deck Plating from Frames 42 to 48 as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-003.

MF-H2-003

MF-H2-092

Various 215 6" x 6" 860 50

Auxiliary Machinery Room (AMR), Tank Top Level (Hold)

UT Sections of Tank Top Plating in the AMR.

General location is highlighed in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001. Particular spots will be designated during POD.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-087

Various 120 6" x 6" 480

Steering Gear Space, Aft Main Deck Level

Sections of Deck Plating from Frames 135 to 143 as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF- H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-091

3/8" 80 4" x 4" 720

Boat Deck Level Take Pit Gauge readings on the Weather deck as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2- 002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-100

5/16" 105

Aft Upper Deck Level Take Audiogauge and Pit Gauge Readings on Weather deck as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-094

MF-H2-052

Various 335 6" x 6" 1340 110

Fwd Upper Deck Level UT Sections of the Weather Deck as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-092

3/8" 670 6" x 6" 2680 100

Port Forward and Aft Winch Rooms, Main Deck Level

UT sections of deck plating as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-090

1/2" 356 6" x 6" 1424

Port Forward Doghouse, Mid Upper Deck Level

Take UT readings of the deck plate inside the Doghouse as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-093

3/4" 26 6" x 6" 104

Starboard Forward and Aft Winch Rooms, Main Deck Level

UT sections of deck plating as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-090

1/2" 210 6" x 6" 840

Starboard Aft Doghouse, Mid Upper Deck Level

Take UT readings of the deck plate inside the Doghouse as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-002.

MF-H2-002

MF-H2-093

3/4" 15 6" x 6" 60

Forward Lower Void Spaces, Tank Top Level (Hold)

Take Audiogauge readings of the Tank Top Plating in Port and Starboard Forward Voids and Centerline as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001. Take UT readings of the six longitudinal outboard sloping bulkheads (8' x 6' each), permieter of the Hopper Opening (6 total) at Tank Top Level (lower 12" only), and lower 12" of Web Frames 52, 55, 58, 61, and 64.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-036

MF-H2-037

MF-H2-056

MF-H2-066

MF-H2-088

Various 2460 12" x 12" 9840 200

Aft Lower Void Spaces, Tank Top Level (Hold)

Take Audiogauge readings of the Tank Top Plating in Port and Starboard Aft Voids and Centerline as highlighted in Red on Drawing No. MF-H2-001. Take UT readings of the six longitudinal outboard sloping bulkheads (8' x 6' each), permieter of the Hopper Opening (6 total) at Tank Top Level (lower 12" only), and lower 12" of Web Frames 72, 75, 78, 81, and 84.

MF-H2-001

MF-H2-036

MF-H2-037

MF-H2-056

MF-H2-066

MF-H2-088

Various 1632 12" x 12" 6528 150

Grind to a smooth clean surface and prepare test spots to determine thickness of plate, bulkhead, deck plating, etc., and/or depth of pits, where identified on the sketch.

NOTE – Use of grinder to clean surfaces above the fuel tank is prohibited. The contractor shall use a hand scraper to clean surface and prepare test spots.

Measure the plate thickness, and/or depth of pits at these spots.

Record the thickness found at each spot, compare to original plate thickness and record percentage of deterioration.

Record the depth of the pits found at each spot, compare to original plate thickness and record percentage of deterioration.

The contractor will have to perform readings through the existing lead paint on the vessel. Perform any surface preparation for taking of readings in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA Regulations, and all applicable EPA, State and Local requirements, laws, and regulations. The contractor is responsible for taking adequate precautions for removing lead paint to perform work listed herein.

The vessel had scantling reevaluation performed in 2014 and 2019. Following are the results of those reevaluations.

These revised thicknesses and wastage shall be used to determine any possible plate replacement in the evaluated locations and shall be reflected on the final detailed report.

Furnish a detailed report of the ultrasonic thickness reading and/or pit gauge reading, the original thickness, re-scantling thickness, the percentage wastage and drawings indicating spot locations. Highlight all areas in excess of 25% wastage in red and 15-25% wastage in yellow. Four bound copies and one electronic copy of the report shall be provided, and all readings shall be provided to the Government in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format.

Period of Performance:

All tasks enumerated herein shall be accomplished within 45 calendar days after contract award. The contractor is obligated to furnish the requisite detailed report, as specified herein, within this Period of Performance.

The Dredge McFarland is currently docked at Fort Mifflin in preparation for the specified work to commence. She will remain at the dock until either the task is completed, or an emergency assignment arises.

The intention is to complete all the work outlined in this SOW within the POD.

However, in the event of an unforeseen emergency dredging assignment, it may be necessary to break the POD into multiple sessions. If such a situation arises, any and associated time and cost considerations will be subject to negotiation and the issuance of a Modification of Contract.

Site Visit:

A vessel site visit for interested contractors shall be on January 3, 2024, at 9:00

AM.

The technical POC for this action is Maksud Khan.

Place of Performance:

All work shall be performed on the Dredge McFarland at the following location.

Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District Fort Mifflin Project Office 6400 Hog Island Rd Philadelphia, PA 19153

The Dredge McFarland is currently docked at this location in preparation for the specified work to commence. She will be docked until the work is completed, or for emergency assignment.

Bidding:

The contractor shall provide a single quotation, with two separate line items for the work outlined here, with the breakdown as follows.

Line Item No. 1: For all work listed herein.

Line Item No. 2: An option for additional 1000 shots. If activated, payment will be made on the total number of spots recorded.

The quotation shall specifically delineate the Price per Spot all line items.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

NOV 2021

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule SEP 2021 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements FEB 2021 52.232-34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award Management

JUL 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.225-7053 Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https://www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest.

It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of provision)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541380.

(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).

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

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(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 $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(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)

52.204-24 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. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) 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”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] 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.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

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

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)--

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use-

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, "No TikTok on Government Devices" Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor's employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.219-31 NOTICE OF SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE (MAR 2020)

(a) This solicitation contains a reserve for one or more small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3). The small business program eligibility requirements apply.

(b) The small business concern(s) eligible for participation in the reserve shall submit one offer that addresses each portion of the solicitation for which it wants to compete. Award of the contract will be based on criteria identified elsewhere in the solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.219-32 ORDERS ISSUED DIRECTLY UNDER SMALL BUSINESS RESERVES (MAR 2020)

(a) Applicability. This clause applies only to contracts that were reserved for any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3).

(b) If there is only one contract award to any one type of small business concern identified in 19.000(a)(3) as a result of the reserve, the Contracting Officer may issue an order or orders directly to the concern.

(End of clause)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS. (JUN 2020)

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

Person--

(1) Means--

(i) A natural person;

(ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and

(iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and

(2) Does not include a government or governmental entity that is not operating as a business enterprise.

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)).

(b) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 25.703-4, by submission of its offer, the offeror—

(1) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(2) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran's ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds the threshold at FAR 25.703-2(a)(2) with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN- List/Pages/default.aspx).

(d) Exception for trade agreements. The representation requirement of paragraph (c)(1) and the certification requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this provision do not apply if—

(1) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-4, 52.225-6, 52.225-12, 52.225- 24, or comparable agency provision); and

(2) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(End of provision)

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…