W912P826QA030.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

W912P826QA030

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO 12.201-1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue a single Contract under RFO part 12. A contract will be awarded to a responsible contractor whose offer conforms to ALL requirements of the synopsis/solicitation and has the lowest reasonable price.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 562111 - Solid Waste Collection with a size standard of $47,000,000.00. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at RFO Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, RFO Part 16 -Types of Contracts, and RFO Part 37 - Service Contracting.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

The basis of award will be lowest priced offer. Additionally, offerors must quote on all items to be eligible for award. The Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to ALL requirements of the solicitation.

Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM), in order to receive a Government contract award. To register, the SAM Internet address is:

http://www.sam.gov.

QUOTE DUE DATE:

Quotes must be received no later than 11:00 AM, local time, on 02 September 2026. Quotes should be e-mailed to: Christopher.Nuccio@usace.army.mil and Taylor.H.Brandon@usace.army.mil.

NOTES:

1. Lack of registration on the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award.

2. The bidder is required to bid on all line items. Failure to submit a bid on all such line items shall result in a nonresponsive bid, requiring rejection thereof. In the event that a bidder is willing to waive costs associated with an individual lime item, she/he is required to insert descriptive words or abbreviations such as “no charge” or “N.C”.

3. Offerors must provide Representations and Certifications for their company. The preferred method for providing Representations and Certifications is to include this information in your SAM registration.

4. Questions must be sent via email and received by 2:00 PM, local time, 24 August 2026. All inquiries regarding this Request for Quotation, must be send to Taylor Brandon, at Taylor.H.Brandon@usace.army.mil. The Government is under no obligation to provide a response to late questions.

mailto:Christopher.Nuccio@usace.army.mil mailto:Taylor.H.Brandon@usace.army.mil

Engineering Division Geotechnical Branch Soils & Testing Laboratory Debris Disposal

SCOPE OF WORK - TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

I. GENERAL

a. The Contractor shall provide two dumpsters to the USACE New Orleans District for disposal of Soils & Testing Laboratory (Lab) waste and concrete material. The dumpsters shall be delivered to the Lab loading dock area at the North end of the District Headquarters building, at 7400 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA.

b. Only upon request by the Lab Representative, Engineering Technical Lead, the Contractor shall remove the dumpsters containing waste from the District area and replace them with clean empty dumpsters for continuous and uninterrupted use by Lab personnel. All waste material and concrete from the dumpsters shall be disposed of, recycled, and/or reused in accordance with state and local laws, ordinances, and requirements.

c. The Contractor shall provide and satisfy the safety and security requirements detailed below.

II. EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

a. One (1) three cubic yard (cy) dumpster on wheels with a full top closure/lid

b. One (1) ten cy dumpster (or roll-off type box) without a top closure/lid and with a drain opening to allow escape of rainwater

c. Necessary vehicles and personnel to remove and replace the dumpsters as requested by Lab personnel. The frequency of replacement is anticipated to be once per month for the 3-cy dumpster and once per month for the 10-cy dumpster. This is a maximum anticipated frequency, therefore an approximate average. All personnel shall be properly licensed and qualified for operation of the vehicles and equipment utilized to satisfy this Scope of Work

d. The 3-cy dumpster will be utilized for various types of waste but not including concrete specimen remains. The 10-cy dumpster will be utilized for concrete specimen remains. Under no circumstances will hazardous waste or substances be discarded in the dumpsters.

III. SAFETY & SECURITY

a. Anti-Terrorism & Operational Security (AT/OPSEC)

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level l awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/. Further guidance can be acquired per the Army Regulation for Operations Security http://fas.org/irp/doddir/army/ar530-1.pdf

4) Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify 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.The Contractor shall initiate, maintain, and provide documentation of a Safety and Health Program within thirty (30) days of contract award. The Safety and Health Program shall comply with the appropriate requirements of the OSHA Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CRR 1926, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.

https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ http://fas.org/irp/doddir/army/ar530-1.pdf

IV. ADMINISTRATION & PAY ITEMS

a. Pay Items. Invoices shall be submitted per the below requirements and at costs for equipment rental, delivery, removal and disposal services per the contract line item costs.

b. Progress Verification. The soils lab representative will verify that the Contractor has completed debris removal as required and notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). All equipment and services must be approved by the COR before payments can be rendered. Payment will be made for all services authorized, verified, satisfactorily performed, and accepted during the invoiced period, in accordance with this Scope of Work.

The Contractor shall submit invoices to include the value of service performed and a brief narrative description of the work being billed no more often than monthly to the Contracting Officer Representative on a formal.

Invoice, which will be checked against progress made and certified for payment. The completed invoice should include the physical address and the contract number and shall be emailed to the Engineering Division’s A-E Office at A-E-Office@usace.army.mil. The final invoice shall be submitted after all deliverables have been accepted by the Government. A Release of Claims (ROC) shall be submitted with the final invoice. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting accrual estimate forms to the Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division, New Orleans District (CEMVN) on a monthly basis. These shall be submitted by e-mail to the A-E- Office@usace.army.mil on the 15th of each month. This estimate shall quantify the dollar value of the work anticipated to be incurred during the next month. The estimate shall be as accurate as feasible. A sample form can be provided by CEMVN.

c. Government POCs

• Lab Representative and Technical POC, Engineering Technical Lead, Ms. Taonica Ledet, 504-862-1740, taonica.s.ledet@usace.army.mil

• Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Mr. Randy Perrin,504- 862- 2436, randy.m.perrin@usace.army.mil mailto:A-E-Office@usace.army.mil mailto:A-E-Office@usace.army.mil mailto:A-E-Office@usace.army.mil mailto:taonica.s.ledet@usace.army.mil mailto:randy.m.perrin@usace.army.mil

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Engineering Division Geotechnical Branch Soils & Testing Laboratory Debris Disposal Contract

1. Purpose. The purpose of this Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is to identify the methods and procedures the government will use to evaluate contractor performance and compliance with quality control requirements. These methods and procedures are designed to ensure provisions of the contract Scope of Work are achieved.

2. Objective. This QASP has been developed by the required activity to ensure the contractor complies with their Quality Control Plan and provides timely and accurate delivery of high-quality deliverables.

3. Roles and Responsibilities.

a. Technical Manager (TM). The Technical Manager is charged with the detailed management of the contract. The TM will assure 100% of the services and equipment required by the contract are reviewed and accepted. The TM will identify and report contractor non-conformance to the COR when the TM is unable to resolve unacceptable performance.

b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR is charged with implementing this plan to ensure successful contractor performance. The COR will maintain copies of invoices and monthly progress reports. The COR will identify and report contractor non-conformance to the Contracting Officer when the COR is unable to resolve unacceptable performance.

c. Contracting Officer (KO). The Contracting Officer is responsible to safeguard the interests of the United States in contractual relationships. The KO is the ONLY person authorized to bind the government and then, only to the extent of the authority delegated to them through the issuance of a warrant. The KO delegates authority for inspection and/or acceptance in accordance with terms of the contract and appoints the COR. The KO informs the contractor of the names, duties, and limitations of authority for personnel assigned to the contract. The KO will be responsible to take appropriate action if non-conformance is evident.

4. Methods of Surveillance. The TM verify delivery of equipment to the District and regularly monitor services provided by the contractor and perform an inspection of the equipment at least monthly. Written into the contract is a requirement for the contractor to submit regular invoices for equipment and services provided. The TM and COR will review invoices and verify that 100% of the equipment and services invoiced have been delivered per the requirements of the contract.

5. Performance Requirements Summary. The COR and TM will assure 100% of the equipment and services required in the contract are delivered as scheduled and required by the Government, and that everything provided meets contract specifications.

The Government shall hold safety paramount in the course of all work, and Government personnel shall not tolerate actions by the Contractor to compromise on safety. In accordance with the requirement of the contract, payments will not be made until the COR ensures deliverables fulfill the requirements of the Contract.

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Base Year

0001A A

Base Year - Three Cubic Yard Dumpster

Product Service Code: S205

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0001A B

Base Year - Ten Cubic Yard

0002 Option Year 1

Option Line Item 0

002AA

Option Year 1 - Three Cubic Yard

Item 0

002AB

Option Year 1 - Ten Cubic Yard Dumpster

0003 Option Year 2

Item 0

003AA

Option Year 2 - Three Cubic Yard

Item 0

003AB

Option Year 2 - Ten Cubic Yard

0004 Option Year 3

Item 0

004AA

Option Year 3 - Three Cubic Yard

Item 0

004AB

Option Year 3 - Ten Cubic Yard Dumpster

0005 Option Year 4

Item 0

005AA

Option Year 4 - Three Cubic Yard

Item 0

005AB

Option Year 4 - Ten Cubic Yard

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

0001 Quantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: W42HEM

KATHRYN A. CHAISSON, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

0001AA Quantity 1 Job

Period of Performance From 18 Oct 2026 To 17 Oct 2027

0001AB Quantity 1 Job

18 Oct 2026 To 17 Oct 2027

0002 Quantity

Line Item

0002AA

Quantity 1 Job

18 Oct 2027 To 17 Oct 2028

Option Line Item

0002AB

18 Oct 2027 To 17 Oct 2028

0003 Quantity

Line Item

0003AA

18 Oct 2028 To 17 Oct 2029

Option Line Item

0003AB

18 Oct 2028 To 17 Oct 2029

0004 Quantity

Item

0004AA

18 Oct 2029 To 17 Oct 2030

Option Line Item

0004AB

18 Oct 2029 To 17 Oct 2030

0005 Quantity

Line Item

0005AA

18 Oct 2030 To 17 Oct 2031

Option Line Item

0005AB

18 Oct 2030 To 17 Oct 2031

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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

2017-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-

52.219-27 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole- Source Award to, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business (SDVOSB) Concerns

Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-

2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

2026-04

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

2023-03

Subcontractors.

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-04

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2024-05

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of

Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2023-01

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Alternate Deviation

Variation

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

2000-03

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.

5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

(End of clause)

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Alternate Deviation

Variation

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026-

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

2016-10

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2022-05

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

2023-06

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Alternate Deviation

Variation

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (Deviation

Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562111.

(2) The small business size standard is $47,000,000.00.

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

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

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

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

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)

(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through

(c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Alternate Deviation

Variation

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

2021-05

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense 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."

(a) Definitions. "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense 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, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it [ ] will [ ] will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

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

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation.

2017-01

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026-

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Alternate Deviation

Variation

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.

2023-03

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Alternate Deviation

Variation

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (Deviation