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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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