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This document is a solicitation (W912HZ24R0004) for Instrument Maintenance Services. The objective is to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for instrumentation located in the Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC) of the Environmental Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The contract will cover up to 51 instruments, with one scheduled preventive maintenance visit per year and unlimited service visits for repairs. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and new manufacturer parts necessary to perform the work. The contract has a base year plus four option years. Responses are due by June 14, 2024. This is a full and open competition under NAICS code 811210 with a $34 million size standard.
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W912HZ24R0004 29-May-2024
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER
601-634-5249
8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME
12:00 PM 14 Jun 2024
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
(TYPE OR PRINT)
(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
ADDENDA ARE
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )
23.
CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS
SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT
BELOW IS CHECKED
TELEPHONE NO.
W912HZ9. ISSUED BY
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
AMANDA M ANDREWS
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER
(TYPE OR PRINT)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
20.
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN
% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX
SMALL BUSINESS
17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY
OFFEROR CODE
ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE
3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD
VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
13b. RATING
CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RFPX
FAX:
TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
8(A)
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SIZE STANDARD:
$34,000,000
NAICS:
811210
X
OFFER DATED
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
EMAIL:
TEL:
31c. DATE SIGNED
SEE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
24.22.21.19.
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)
ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
(CONTINUED)
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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
37. CHECK NUMBER
FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE
36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
34. VOUCHER NUMBER
FINAL
33. SHIP NUMBER
PARTIAL
38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE
42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
SEE SCHEDULE
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY UNIT
22. 23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
19.
ITEM NO.
W912HZ24R0004
Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1 Job
INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICE
FFP
The Contractor shall provide cost for all travel, labor, materials and supplies to perform Maintenance of Laboratory Instrumentation. List of instrumentation is provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) under Table 1 in Section C.
FOB: Destination
PSC CD: J066
NET AMT
1001 1 Job
OPTION OPTION YEAR 1
FFP
The Contractor shall provide cost for all travel, labor, materials and supplies to perform Maintenance of Laboratory Instrumentation. List of instrumentation is provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) under Table 1 in Section C.
2001 1 Job
OPTION OPTION YEAR 2
FFP
The Contractor shall provide cost for all travel, labor, materials and supplies to perform Maintenance of Laboratory Instrumentation. List of instrumentation is provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) under Table 1 in Section C.
3001 1 Job
OPTION OPTION YEAR 3
FFP
The Contractor shall provide cost for all travel, labor, materials and supplies to perform Maintenance of Laboratory Instrumentation. List of instrumentation is provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) under Table 1 in Section C.
4001 1 Job
OPTION OPTION YEAR 4
FFP
The Contractor shall provide cost for all travel, labor, materials and supplies to perform Maintenance of Laboratory Instrumentation. List of instrumentation is provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) under Table 1 in Section C.
5001 1 Job OPTION 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
FFP
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor.
The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.
Section C - Descriptions and Specifications
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
Performance Work Statement
Instrument Services Contract
US Army Engineer Research and Development Center Environmental Laboratory
Introduction The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Environmental Laboratory, Environmental Processes and Engineering Division (EPED), Chemistry Branch (EPC) has a need for instrument maintenance services for instrumentation housed withing building 3299.
Background The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC) relies on a variety of analytical instrumentation to determine contaminants and interactions of contaminants in environmental systems. The analyses performed by the instrumentation in EPC allows scientific innovation, environmental quality, regulatory compliance, and technical approaches to resource management. These analyses are critical for timely execution of both Military Direct and Civil reimbursable projects for the Analytical Geochemistry and Materials Science Teams in EPC. A service contract for the maintenance and repair of instrumentation will enable EPC teams to continue meeting project goals.
Requirements of Service The objective of this contract is to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for the instrumentation located in the EPC branch of the Environmental Laboratory at ERDC, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Table 1 contains a list of the potential instrumentation to be maintained located in the Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC) of the Environmental Laboratory. An instrument is defined as the main piece of equipment with all require peripheral pieces. All listed instrumentation is optional, the base year and all optional years will cover up to 51 instruments.
This contract includes all functions, tasks and responsibilities normally performed by certified field engineers. All work must be performed by field engineers certified by the instrument manufacturer to preform maintenance services that include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance; service and repair for any system malfunction; and routine maintenance and repair/replacement of existing components and parts to sustain daily operations. The contract shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, and new parts. All parts requiring replacement must be replaced it new factory parts from the instrument manufacturer. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Law, Mississippi State Law (s), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Army and installation regulations.
Annual maintenance is solicited for the laboratory instruments listed below. The scope of work for this maintenance contract includes:
One scheduled visit for preventive maintenance (PM) per year Unlimited service visits for all repairs and instrument performance issues Cost for all consumables, repair parts, boards, and pumps included in contract Cost for all on-site labor, travel and expenses included in contract Quick service (3 day or less) response once notified of service/repair need Qualified repair/service technicians and replacement parts
Table 1 Each row of the table represents an instrument with all required peripherals.
Instrument Name Instrument Piece(s) Model Number(s)
Serial number(s)
Agilent LC/MS TQ
1290 High Speed Pump 1290 Multisampler
1290 MCT
6495B TQ
Rough Pump 1 Rough Pump 2
G7120A G7167B G7116B G6495B G1960-80040 G1960-80040
DEBA203968
DEBAS02670
DEBA404728
SG1917D102
IT21235026
IT21225181
Agilent LC/MS TQ
1290 High Speed Pump 1290 Multisampler
1290 MCT
6495B TQ
Rough Pump
G7120A G7167B G7116B G6495B G2571-64000
DEBA205655
DEBA503543
DEBA408537
SG2150D202
IT2136N136
Thermo Electron Ortitrap
Q- Exactive MS Vanquish Column Compartment Vanquish Quaternary Pump Vanquish Split Sampler
Q-Exactive
VH-C10-A-SN
VG-P20-A
VF-A10-A
02917L 6500946 8306436 8306479
Agilent GC/Q-TOF GC 8890
GC Q-TOF
Scroll Pump Gerstel Automated Sampler
G3540A G7250A G7250-80015
PAL RTC
US2241A041
US2232EA01
MY2T395A76
631810
Agilent GC 8890 #1
GC 8890
Autosampler Tray Autoinjector
G3540A G4514A G4513A
US2038A038
R020277003
US20380301
Agilent GC 8890 #2
GC 8890
Autosampler Tray Autoinjector Autoinjector
G3540A G4514A G4513A G4513A
US2142A042
US21420450
US13450948
US21360770
Agilent GC 8890 #3
GC 8890
Autosampler Tray Autoinjector Autoinjector
G3540A G4514A G4513A G4513A
US2142A053
US21410447
US21340750
US20380300
Agilent GC 8890 #4
GC 8890
Autosampler Tray Autoinjector Autoinjector
G3540A G4514A G4513A G4513A
US2142A003
US21380446
RO22015001
US21260670
Agilent GC 7890A GC 7890A Autosampler Tray Autoinjector
G3440A G4514A G4513A
US11391019
US15190523
US21370786
Agilent GC/MS #1 GC 8890
MS 5977B
Autosampler Tray
G3542A G7077B G4514A
US2027A005
US2035M005
RO20287060
Autoinjector Scroll Pump
G4513A G7077-80057
US20340242
MY20070054
Agilent GC/MS #2 GC 7890B
MS 5977B
Autosampler Tray Autoinjector Markes TD Unit Scroll Pump
G3440B G5977B G5414A G4513A
TD100-XR
G7077-80057
US18243011
US1824M012
US20290244
US20300195
GB00K21483-18/04
MY18230050
Agilent GC/MS
TQ
GC 8890
GC TQ 7000D
Autosampler Tray Autoinjector Scroll Pump
G3542A G7077B G4514A G4513A G7004-80010
US2030A035
US2030U304
US11350178
US18010623
MY2027SC02
Dionex Aquion #1 Aquion AS-DV Autosampler
Aquion
AS-DV
211140029 2111880032
Dionex Aquion #2 Aquion AS-DV Autosampler
Aquion
AS-DV
211140027 2105880750
Dionex ICS Dionex ICS 110 AS-DV Autosampler
ICS 1100
AS-DV
12090869 12090782
Seal AA500 AA500 AS2 Autosampler
AA500
AS2
8047283
Agilent UHPLC 1290 LC Pump 1290 LC Thermostat 1290 LC Autosampler
1290 LC DAD
G7104A G7116B G7129B G7117B
DEBAX01521
DEBA901365
DEBA402427
DEBAW01468
Agilent HPLC 1260 Quaternary Pump
1260 ALS
1290 Thermostat
1260 TCC
VWD
1260VWD
G1311C G1329B G1330B G1316A G1314B G7114A
DEAB803555
DEAB307066
DEBAK04865
DEACN08010
DE71362715
DEACX10663
Agilent HPLC/MS 1260 Quaternary Pump 1260 Vial Sampler
1260 DAD HS
6120 LC/MS
G7111A G7129A G7117C G6120B
DEAEX00656
DEAEQ09771
DEAEK01490
SG17184103
Agilent HPLC Infinity II
1260 Infinity II Quaternary Pump 1260 Multisampler 1260 Diode Array Detector
1260 FLD
G7140C G7167A G7177C G7121B
DEAGZ02565
DEAGY02347
DEAEK09403
DEAEJ02488
Bruker Maldi-TOF Bruker Maldi-TOF Autoflex Max 185735100872 Dionex Accelerated Solvent Extractor 1
ASE 350 082984 18110310
Dionex Accelerated Solvent Extractor 2
ASE 350 082984 20010344
J2 Scientific GPC GPC Autosampler
GPC
Autosampler
2G1.0-2045 A52.4-1044
Analytik Jena TOC
Analyzer Autosampler
Multi N/C 3100 AS Vario
N3-929/9 X63-0080/9
Analytik Jena TOC
Analyzer Autosampler High Temp Furnace
Multi N/C 3100 AS Vario
HT 1300
3100/1
X64-0074/AT
847/T
Perkin Elmer Elan ELAN DRC II ELAN DRC II AI12690705
Autosampler Chiller
N2020020 N0772046
10S11072723 17090081
Perkin Elmer Nexion 350D
350D Autosampler Chiller
Nexion 350D N2020020 N0772045
85DN610172
102S14062302 1B1190552
Perkin Elmer Optima 8300
Optima 8300 Autosampler Chiller
Optima 8300 N2020020 N0772046
078S1409081 10S16083508 2F1490546
Perkin Elmer Avio
Avio 550 Max Autosampler Chiller
Avio 550 Max N0830010 N0772051
M81S2109254 082198823 2108-03309
Perkin Elmer PinAACLE
PinAAcle Autosampler Chiller
PINACLE9002
AS800
Chiller
PZAS13041002
AS8S15A0101
319s12100502
Perkin Elmer AAnalyst
AAnalyst Autosampler Chiller
AAnalyst 600
AS800
Chiller
601510020401 801S10021403 319s10051804
Perkin Elmer Nexion 300D
Nexion 300D Autosampler Chiller
Nexion 300D N2020020 N0772046
81DN1092402
102S7052820 7V1691271
Hach Latchat Quickchem
Quickchem Autosampler
QC8500 Series 2
ASX520
121000001476 121000002150
PS Analytical Mercury Analyzer
Millennium Analyzer Autosampler
10.025
AIM4000
2828A53174
PS Analytical Mercury Analyzer
Millennium Analyzer Autosampler
10.025
PSA 20.410
6005A59099
Elemental Scientific Lasers Ablation System
Laser Ablation System NWR213 NW400132
Phenom ProX
SEM
Scanning Electron Microscope Phenom ProX MVE032051675
Biotage V-10 Evaporator
V-10 Touch Evaporator System V-10 V102108933
Nanoscience Qsense
Qsense QCM/AFM Qsense QCT401-F1307
NW400132
TA Instruments Calorimeter
TAM III Calorimeter TAM III 347
Teledyne CombiFlash
CombiFlash NextGen 300+ CombiFlash NextGen
219F02037
Thermo Scientific UV Vis
Evolution 350 UV Vis Evolution 300 EVOW323001
Leica Microscope Optical Microscope DMi8A 541891 JA Woolam Woolam M200-V EID 1120153 Kruss Water Contact Angle
Water Contact Angle DSA 305 30002977
Harrick Plasma Cleaner
Plasma Cleaner PDC-001-HP
PDCHP1060232
Bruker AFM Bruker Dimension Icon XR AFM w/ SEM Icon XR 5043715INE0105065 Thermo Scientific
FTIR
Nicolet IS50 FT-IR Nicolet IS50 AUP1810451
Thermo Scientific Raman Microscope
DXRxi Raman Microscope DXRxi AXX1716075
FormLabs 3BL Printer
Form 3L Biocompatible PKG-F3BL-
COMPLETE-
TAA
ArtisticTrogon
Period of Performance: Base year 12 months, along with 4 option years of 12 months.
Hours of Operation.
Normal Duty Hours. The Contractor is responsible for providing performance/service, between the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM Central Standard Time (CST), Monday through Friday except on Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.
Federal Government Holidays.
a. New Year’s Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth Day 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December
b. When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. This list of holidays relates to Government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any Wage Determination regarding applicable paid holidays.
c. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by
Government personnel shall not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, the Contractor may reimburse them; however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked, unless stipulated otherwise. This provision does not preclude reimbursement for authorized overtime work if applicable.
d. When the Department of Defense grants excused absence to its employees, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Changes in employee work schedules shall comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, to include payment provisions.
e. If Government personnel are furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the KO or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government’s decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected as a result of Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees. In the event of a Government shutdown or furloughed Government employee(s) impacts contract price/cost, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the KO.
Inclement Weather Operations. In cases of severe weather, the KO may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the Contractor shall make up all missed services within twenty-four (24) hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the KO authorizes additional time. Rescheduling to provide make-up services shall not be a basis for a claim by the Contractor for additional compensation.
Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in Building 3299 at ERDC, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180.
Quality Control. Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 52.246-1 entitled, “Contractor Inspection Requirements” and applicable sub-clauses pertaining to quality control.
The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall provide to the Government their quality control documentation within 30 calendar days after contract award, one electronic copy of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR, electronic copies shall be in Adobe PDF or MS Office; changes to the QCP after award shall be submitted to the KO and COR in an electronic copy within five (5) calendar days prior to the proposed changes thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC System in regard to this contract.
Corrective Actions. At any time it is determined by the KO that the quality control system, personnel, instructions, controls, tests, or records are not providing results which conform to contract requirements, action shall be taken by the Contractor to correct the deficiency. If a Contract Deficiency Report (CDR) is issued the Contractor shall develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) which identifies the root cause, Corrective Action (CA) for the root cause, CA for the specific non-conformance and CA to the root cause to prevent recurrence and a corrective action including the timeline for completion.
Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the Contractor has performed IAW the requirements of the contract. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable deficiency rate(s) as illustrated within the PWS and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). All performance ratings will use (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory), as defined in FAR subpart 42.15, Contractor Performance Information. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies;
coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.
Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5, Post Award
Orientation. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be considered into the overall contract price.
Security Requirements General security requirements and guidance:
The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.
Physical security and access control requirements:
All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).
Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.
Pre-screen candidates using E-Verity Program:
Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.
Safety. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety plan of which a draft plan shall be submitted to the KO at the time of proposal. Contractor’s final Safety Plan shall be submitted no later than (NLT) 10 calendar days after contract award.
In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the following Safety Accident Prevention Standards:
29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards; 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health regulations for Construction; Army Corps of Engineers Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor shall comply with the above and all other applicable DoD, Army, Federal, State and Local safety and health requirements.
Reporting of Fire and Safety Hazards The Contractor shall train personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire and safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contactor shall take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies IAW the terms of this contract. The COR shall be notified of deficiencies beyond the terms of this contract.
Environment and OSHA The Contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO or authorized representative for final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the KO or authorized representative in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflict.
The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local State, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO or authorized representative to halt any and all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due to the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall notify the KO or designated representative and COR.
Reporting Mishaps The Contractor shall adhere to reporting of mishaps IAW AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program and DA Pam 385- 40, Army Accident Investigations and Reporting. In addition, the Contractor shall report: (1) Injury or occupational illness to on-duty Contractors; (2) Damage to Government Furnished Material (GFM), Government Furnished Property (GFP), or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) provided to a Contractor; (3) Contractor accidents involving Army property and personnel.
Emergency Services.
a. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor of their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.
b. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.
Personnel Safety The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the KO, designated representative or COR, and shall notify the KO of the corrective action to be taken.
Personnel For purposes of this paragraph, the term “personnel” or “employee(s)” refers to any person performing work related to this contract, including but not limited to, the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractor.
The Contractor shall staff this effort with trained, competent and capable employee(s) for the discipline they are assigned to. Contractor personnel shall present a clean, neat and professional appearance. The Contractor shall ensure that employees meet all applicable federal, state, local, and installation certification, licensing, medical requirements, and qualifications to perform all assigned tasks and functions as defined in this contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall not permit any personnel to work under this contract if such person is identified by a Government authorized representative to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the Army and ERDC Vicksburg, MS. All Contractors’ personnel shall comply with installation security and access procedures and the Contractor’s final Safety Plan.
Authorization to Work Contractor’s personnel shall either be a United States Citizen or authorized to work in the United States or possess a valid U.S. Immigration T-151 or I-94, Alien Registration Card.
Speaking, Reading, and Understanding English Contractor shall hire and staff personnel who can communicate with Government representatives and where reading, understanding, and discussing environmental, health, and safety warnings are an integral part of an employee’s duties, Contractor’s employee shall be able to understand, read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
English shall be the only language used with regard to this contract for written correspondence, discussions and other business transactions.
Identification of Contractor Employees.
a. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each employee an Identification (ID) Badge, which includes at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name and a color photo of the employee.
ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. ID Badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor (to include subcontractors) employees shall wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the KO prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and subcontractor personnel changes.
b. Contractor personnel shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.
Contractor Advertising The Contractor shall not place or display advertising of any kind on Government property.
Special Qualifications The Contractor shall be a certified Technician.
Contractor Furnished Items The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transportation, vehicles, supplies, equipment, materials, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.
Materials. The Contractor shall provide materials such as but not limited to software and hardware updates and replacement parts.
Equipment The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment needed to repair and service the instrumentation.
Debris Removal The Contractor shall remove all trash, debris, or surplus materials from the work site and shall leave the work site clean of all debris when work is completed.
All repair and replacement parts shall be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair/replacement parts. Any exceptions to use of OEM replacement parts must be authorized on a case-by-case basis by the Contracting Officer or designated representative.
Routine maintenance services shall be provided on an annual basis. Repair response time shall be within three (3) days. If the equipment cannot be repaired within 14 days, the Contractor shall notify the COR and a temporary replacement of the same or newer model shall be made available for use while equipment is under repair. The temporary replacement equipment shall be delivered within five (5) days upon identification of long-term equipment repair.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
General The Contractor shall provide all skilled personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform this prescribed project as defined in this PWS to meet the performance requirements, except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services.
Equipment Maintenance The Contractor shall provide on-site repair service and upgrades when required for the instrumentation in the EPC branch of the EL.
The Contractor shall repair and replace parts due to normal wear or other system malfunction.
The Contractor shall inspect, adjust, and install replacement parts for the equipment.
The Contractor shall provide unlimited on-site hardware troubleshooting and repair.
Contractor shall provide a toll-free telephone number for technical support (Help Desk), that is:
a. Available during normal duty hours for the specified Government location.
b. Remote attempts to correct an issue shall last no longer than 30 minutes.
c. If resolution is not reached via remote means, an on-site technician shall respond to the customer location to repair the issue.
General maintenance shall be performed on all instruments by the contractor. The general maintenance includes, but is not limited to:
Fans – Clean, check for performance and replace parts as needed.
Injection Inlet – Clean, replace injection liners, check for leaks and replace parts as needed.
Source – Clean all parts of the source and perform general maintenance, replace any faulty parts.
Housing – Clean and vacuum the inside of the instrument to remove any dust or buildup.
Rough Pump – Change oil using manufacturer’s recommended quality and check seals for leaks, replace molecular sieves, and replace any parts needed.
Diffusion or Turbo Pump – Where applicable change diffusion pump oil using manufacturer’s recommended quality and check seals for leaks, replace any parts needed.
Oxygen Trap – Replace the sieves on instruments equipped with it.
Filters – Change or clean all filters, as necessary.
Auto Sampler – Clean the auto sampler trays and general housing, perform checks on motors, perform checks on belts, and replace any parts necessary.
Maintain all attached peripherals, including but not limited to: autosamplers, peristaltics, injection towers, pumps, chillers, and control boxes, to keep the instruments in full working condition.
Individual instruments:
μECD and ECD: Verify signal from detectors are within specs. If not, replace the detectors.
NPD: Verify bead voltage is within specs. If not, replace the beads and/or detectors.
MS: Verify voltages/signal are within specs. If not replace the detector and/or clean the source.
HPLC: Verify lamps are within specs. If not, replace the lamps.
Requirements for completion of all PM and service visits:
The instruments must be fully operational to a minimum of manufacturer’s specifications. Instrument must be kept at the same or better operational condition during contract performance as operating at the beginning of the contract period.
One midpoint standard will be analyzed by Government Personnel or Representative to verify the instrument is in full working condition.
Performance Requirements The Performance Requirement Summary is the list of performance objectives and standards that must be performed by the contractor. This matrix details the method of surveillance that will be used to validate and inspect these performance elements.
In evaluating the quality of contractor’s performance, the following performance ratings will be used.
Performance Rating
Criteria
Excellent / Outstanding Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the government’s benefits. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with no problems and contractor actions were highly effective.
Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the government benefits. The contractual performance was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.
Good Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were satisfactory.
Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear marginally effective or were not fully implemented.
Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.
4.1 Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)
Statements Standards/AQLs Inspections
Routine Maintenance Services
a) Provide routine maintenance services on an annual basis. Repair response times must be within seven (5 business) days.
If the instrumentation cannot be repaired within 14 days the contractor shall notify the COR and a temporary replacement of the same or newer model shall be made available for use while equipment is under repair. The temporary replacement equipment shall be delivered within five (5) days upon identification of long-term equipment repair.
AQL: Provide all services withing the specified time frames.
What: Routine maintenance and repairs of instrumentation.
How: Customer feedback Who: Technical POC and COR Standard(s): Standards apply to all inspections
Instrumentation maintenance and repairs
a) The contractor shall provide on-site maintenance repairs for all instrumentation.
AQL: All instrumentation maintains fully operational status during the period of performance.
What: Repairs and maintenance on instrumentation.
How: Records and Customer feedback Who: Technical POC and COR
Instrument repair with original equipment manufacturer repair/replacement parts
a) Contractor will use Original Equipment Manufacturer repair and replacement parts.
AQL: All replacement parts required for maintenance and repair are found to be OEM parts.
What: Use of OEM parts for completion of routine maintenance and repairs.
How: Records and Customer feedback Who: Technical POC and COR Standard(s): Standards apply to all inspections
Removal of Debris
a) Contractor will remove any debris, trash, or surplus materials from the job site at the completion of service.
AQL: Job is free of any debris, trash, or surplus materials at conclusion of service.
What: Removal of debris, trash, and surplus materials.
How: Records and Customer feedback Who: Technical POC and COR
Section E - Inspection and Acceptance
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 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 5001 N/A N/A N/A Government
Section F - Deliveries or Performance
DELIVERY INFORMATION
CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /
CAGE
0001 POP 01-JUL-2024 TO
30-JUN-2025
N/A PR W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR
JARED SMITH
3909 HALLS FERRY RD
VICKSBURG MS 39180-6133
601-634-3113
W81EWF
1001 POP 01-JUL-2025 TO
30-JUN-2026
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
2001 POP 01-JUL-2026 TO
30-JUN-2027
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
3001 POP 01-JUL-2027 TO
30-JUN-2028
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
4001 POP 01-JUL-2028 TO
30-JUN-2029
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
5001 POP 01-JUL-2029 TO
31-DEC-2029
N/A N/A
Section G - Contract Administration Data
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR):
TBD
CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:
Contracting Officer Contract Specialist Sonia Boyd Email: Sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil
Amanda Andrews Email: amanda.andrews@usace.army.mil
VENDOR POINT OF CONTACT:
Title Name Office Number Fax Number E-mail UEI Number Cage Code
INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) A PROPER INVOICE MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 32.905 (b)(1).
(2) SUBMIT INVOICE VIA EMAIL TO:
CEFC.CEFC-payments@usace.army.mil
TO AVOID DELAY IN PAYMENT A COPY MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE POC AT:
TBD
(3) IF MORE THAN ONE INVOICE IS REQUIRED, THE CONTRACTOR’S FINAL
INVOICE SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE FINAL PERIOD OF
PERFORMANCE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. AS A MINIMUM, THE FINAL
INVOICE SHALL INCLUDE THE CONTRACT NUMBER.
THE INVOICE MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED “FINAL” AND SUBMITTED AS
OUTLINED ABOVE. IN ADDITION, A COPY MUST BE SENT TO:
ONLY A WARRANTED CONTRACTING OFFICER, ACTING WITHIN THEIR APPOINTED LIMITS, HAS
THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE MODIFICATIONS OR OTHERWISE CHANGE THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT. IF AN INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN THE CONTRACTING OFFICER
ATTEMPTS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT, YOU
SHALL NOT PROCEED WITH THE CHANGE AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE CONTRACTING
OFFICER. PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER
WILL BE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S OWN RISK.
Section I - Contract Clauses
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal
Transactions
JUN 2020
52.204-2 Security Requirements MAR 2021 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber
Content Paper
MAY 2011
52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier OCT 2016 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2023 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and
Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities
NOV 2021
52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
NOV 2021
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
SEP 2023
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
DEC 2022
52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation JUN 2020 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.217-4 Evaluation Of Options Exercised At The Time Of Contract
Award
JUN 1988
52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor
Relations Act
DEC 2010
52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements
MAY 2014
52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging
While Driving
JUN 2020
52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And
Vegetation
APR 1984
52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
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
252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate-- Basic (Nov 2014)
NOV 2014
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving
Reports
DEC 2018
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
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,…
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