RFQW912PP18Q0150.pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SECTION

4101 JEFFERSON PLAZA NE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-3435

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912PP18Q0150 11-Sep-2018 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

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QUANTITY

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SEE SCHEDULE

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) (Include area code)

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THIS RFQ X[ ] IS [ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

REQUEST NO.

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ALBUQUERQUE

4101 JEFFERSON PLAZA NE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-3435

9. DESTINATION (Consignee and address, including ZIP Code)

7. DELIVERY

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DESTINATION

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21-Sep-2018(Date)

PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS:10.

505-342-3325JOSEPH C RAEL

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d. CALENDAR DAYSc. 30 CALENDAR DAYSb. 20 CALENDAR DAYS12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

W912PP18Q0150

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit offers to Joseph Rael via e-mail at joseph.rael@usace.army.mil. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price supply contract, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror with the lowest acceptable price.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

****************Note to Offeror**************** The System for Award Management (SAM) registration (formerly CCR) should be completed prior to award of any resultant contract from the RFQ. Failure to have this registration completed could cause delay of award or rejection of offer. To complete or update a SAM registration, go to www.sam.gov.

Please provide the following information with quote:

Dun & Bradstreet Number: ______________________ Federal Tax ID Number: ______________________

CAGE Code: ______________________

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job Water Quality Data Sondes

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all items as per the attached Statement of Requirements below. Price includes all applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes. Point of Contact for this order is Justin Reale, 505-342-3138.

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

WATER QUALITY SONDES

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ALBUQUERQUE DISTRICT

1. SPECIFICATIONS

A. Water quality sonde: The Contractor shall provide thirteen (13) multi-parameter sondes compatible with YSI EXO sondes, sensors, field cable, and handheld computer. Each sonde shall accommodate a payload of four (4) sensor ports and one (1) central wiper port. Features and specification are as follows:

i. The sonde shall be capable of operating in water depths up to 820 feet (250m) and temperatures ranging from 23° to 122°F ( -5- 50°C).

ii. The sonde shall not exceed 3.00 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter, 23.1 in. (58.67 cm) in length, and 4.41 lbs. (2.0 kg) in weight, with a full payload of 4 probes, 1 wiper, and a probe guard installed.

iii. The sonde shall be a platform with universal ports that can accommodate a variety of sensors, which can be used or reconfigured at any time by the end user in the field. Similarly, the sensors shall have hermaphroditic wet-mateable connectors, allowing them to be plugged interchangeably into any sensor port.

iv. The sonde shall be designed to withstand the harsh conditions of field use by using rugged materials, including Titanium, laser-welded probe housings to resist leaks; wet-mateable connectors that resist corrosion; impact-resistant and chemical-resistant Xenoy polymer reinforced housing; and sapphire glass on optical sensor windows.

v. The sonde shall be equipped with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology for cable-free communications when calibrating, communicating and downloading data (512 MB total memory). An internal magnetic switch and external activation key for wireless control of the Bluetooth radio shall be included. The sonde shall be capable of connecting to field-replaceable sensors that measure dissolved oxygen (DO), conductivity, temperature, pH, ORP, turbidity, chlorophyll/blue-green total algae, fluorescent dissolved organic matter (fDOM) and central wiper. The sensors shall be capable of being removed without opening the sonde or exposing the internal electronics to the environment.

vi. The sonde shall provide low-power consumption for extended deployments and must be able to measure Temperature, conductivity, depth, pH or Turbidity and Optical DO for duration of 90 days at a 15-minute sampling interval.

vii. The sonde shall have an internal depth sensor, non-vented, 0-10 meter depth.

viii. The sonde shall include a central wiper port that is capable of wiping all sensors listed in

Section 1B.

B. Sonde Sensors and central wiper: Continuous water quality sensors compatible with YSI EXO sondes currently being used by the Albuquerque District. The sensors shall measure the parameters below. All sensors must be “smart” and store all calibration data internally to the sensor. Sensors shall be able to be swapped from one sonde to another or from one sonde port to another without recalibration. The Contractor shall provide sensors (see quantities below) for each of the following parameters that meet or exceed the features and specification below:

i. Optical DO sensor: The Contractor shall provide thirteen (13) sensors that employs the Luminescent “Life Time” DO measurement technique. The sensor membrane must be field replaceable component that does not require the use of tools. The sensor shall be able to be calibrated with a one-point (saturated air or water) or a two-point (zero DO and saturated air or water) oxygen calibration.

ii. Turbidity sensor: The Contractor shall provide thirteen (13) sensors capable of measuring turbidity with a Nephlometric type sensor capable of measuring turbidity from 0-4000 NTU.

The sensor will have an accuracy of +/- 2% of reading or 0.3 NTUs (whichever is greater) in AMCO-AEPA Polymer standards from 0-999 NTU and an accuracy of +/- 5% of reading from 1000-4000 NTU.

iii. Wiped Conductivity and temperature sensor: The Contractor shall provide fifteen (15) sensors capable of measuring temperature using a NIST-traceable calibrated thermistor in the range of -5 to 50 degrees C with an accuracy of +/- 0.2 degrees C and a resolution of 0.001 degrees C from -5 to 50 degrees C. Each temperature sensor must include a factory calibration/NIST reference sheet. The instrument shall be capable of measuring conductivity using a four-electrode cell in the range of 0-100 mS/cm with an accuracy of +/- 1% or 0.002 mS/cm and a resolution of 0.0001 to 0.01 mS/cm. The instrument shall be capable of measuring salinity in the range of 0 to 70 ppt with an accuracy of +/- 2% or 0.2ppt with a resolution of 0.01 ppt.

Additionally, the cell design should prevent bubbles from settling on electrodes and interfering with measurements. The conductivity sensor must be a linear device requiring only a single-point calibration. It shall be compatible with a central wiper system and spacer kit to prevent biofouling.

iv. Ungarded pH sensor: The Contractor shall provide thirteen (13) sensors that are able to measure to spec across all ionic strength waters. The pH sensor will be equipped with an internal amplifier to improve signal response and stability and utilize a replaceable sensor head that can be field replaced at minimal cost.

v. Central wiper: The Contractor shall provide thirteen (13) central wipers that keep the payload sensor faces clean during long-term deployments.

C. Sonde Accessories:

i. Six (6) 15-meter EXO compatible flying lead cables.

ii. Six (6) 20-meter EXO compatible flying lead cables.

iii. One (1) 2-meter EXO compatible field cables.

iv. One (1) handheld display that interfaces with EXO sondes. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides a minimum of 40 hours if powering the handheld only, and 20 hours if powering the handheld, sonde and 4 sensors.

v. Fifteen (15) unguarded pH probe replacement modules.

vi. Six (6) guarded pH probe replacement modules.

vii. Two (2) Turbidity Standard. - 100 NTU (6136), 124 FNU (EXO & ProDSS);

(SKU:607300) - 1 Gallon

viii. Two (2) Turbidity Standard. - 1000 NTU (6136), 1010 NFNU (EXO & ProDSS);

(SKU:607400) - 1Gallon

ix. Twelve (12) pH Buffer – pH 7 Buffer (SKU: 003822) – 1 pint.

x. Twelve (12) pH Buffer – pH 10 Buffer (SKU: 003823) - 1 pint.

xi. Two (2) Conductivity calibrator solution – 1,000 umhos/cm (3161); fresh water (SKU:

065270) - 1 quart.

2. DELIVERY LOCATION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Attention: Justin Reale 4101 Jefferson Plaza Albuquerque, NM 87109

3. REQUEST DELIVERY BY: 20-OCT-2018

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 20-OCT-2018 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

SECTION

4101 JEFFERSON PLAZA NE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-3435

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Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT

REPORTING (OCT 2016)

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

Adequate security means protective measures that are commensurate with the consequences and probability of loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to, or modification of information.

Compromise means disclosure of information to unauthorized persons, or a violation of the security policy of a system, in which unauthorized intentional or unintentional disclosure, modification, destruction, or loss of an object, or the copying of information to unauthorized media may have occurred.

Contractor attributional/proprietary information means information that identifies the contractor(s), whether directly or indirectly, by the grouping of information that can be traced back to the contractor(s) (e.g., program description, facility locations), personally identifiable information, as well as trade secrets, commercial or financial information, or other commercially sensitive information that is not customarily shared outside of the company.

Controlled technical information means technical information with military or space application that is subject to controls on the access, use, reproduction, modification, performance, display, release, disclosure, or dissemination.

Controlled technical information would meet the criteria, if disseminated, for distribution statements B through F using the criteria set forth in DoD Instruction 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents. The term does not include information that is lawfully publicly available without restrictions.

Covered contractor information system means an unclassified information system that is owned, or operated by or for, a contractor and that processes, stores, or transmits covered defense information.

Covered defense information means unclassified controlled technical information or other information, as described in the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Registry at http://www.archives.gov/cui/registry/category-list.html, that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with law, regulations, and Governmentwide policies, and is--

(1) Marked or otherwise identified in the contract, task order, or delivery order and provided to the contractor by or on behalf of DoD in support of the performance of the contract; or

(2) Collected, developed, received, transmitted, used, or stored by or on behalf of the contractor in support of the performance of the contract.

Cyber incident means actions taken through the use of computer networks that result in a compromise or an actual or potentially adverse effect on an information system and/or the information residing therein.

Forensic analysis means the practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information.

Malicious software means computer software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. This definition includes a virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host, as well as spyware and some forms of adware.

Media means physical devices or writing surfaces including, but is not limited to, magnetic tapes, optical disks, magnetic disks, large-scale integration memory chips, and printouts onto which covered defense information is recorded, stored, or printed within a covered contractor information system.

Operationally critical support means supplies or services designated by the Government as critical for airlift, sealift, intermodal transportation services, or logistical support that is essential to the mobilization, deployment, or sustainment of the Armed Forces in a contingency operation.

Rapidly report means within 72 hours of discovery of any cyber incident.

Technical information means technical data or computer software, as those terms are defined in the clause at DFARS 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data--Noncommercial Items, regardless of whether or not the clause is incorporated in this solicitation or contract. Examples of technical information include research and engineering data, engineering drawings, and associated lists, specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, technical orders, catalog-item identifications, data sets, studies and analyses and related information, and computer software executable code and source code.

(b) Adequate security. The Contractor shall provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems.

To provide adequate security, the Contractor shall implement, at a minimum, the following information security protections:

(1) For covered contractor information systems that are part of an information technology (IT) service or system operated on behalf of the Government, the following security requirements apply:

(i) Cloud computing services shall be subject to the security requirements specified in the clause 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services, of this contract.

(ii) Any other such IT service or system (i.e., other than cloud computing) shall be subject to the security requirements specified elsewhere in this contract.

(2) For covered contractor information systems that are not part of an IT service or system operated on behalf of the Government and therefore are not subject to the security requirement specified at paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, the following security requirements apply:

(i) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(2)(ii) of this clause, the covered contractor information system shall be subject to the security requirements in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, ``Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations'' (available via the internet at http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171) in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(ii)(A) The Contractor shall implement NIST SP 800-171, as soon aspractical, but not later than December 31, 2017.

For all contracts awarded prior to October 1, 2017, the Contractor shall notify the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), via email at osd.dibcsia@mail.mil, within 30 days of contract award, of any security requirements specified by NIST SP 800-171 not implemented at the time of contract award.

(B) The Contractor shall submit requests to vary from NIST SP 800-171 in writing to the Contracting Officer, for consideration by the DoD CIO. The Contractor need not implement any security requirement adjudicated by an authorized representative of the DoD CIO to be nonapplicable or to have an alternative, but equally effective, security measure that may be implemented in its place.

(C) If the DoD CIO has previously adjudicated the contractor's requests indicating that a requirement is not applicable or that an alternative security measure is equally effective, a copy of that approval shall be provided to the Contracting Officer when requesting its recognition under this contract.

(D) If the Contractor intends to use an external cloud service provider to store, process, or transmit any covered defense information in performance of this contract, the Contractor shall require and ensure that the cloud service provider meets security requirements equivalent to those established by the Government for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate baseline (https://www.fedramp.gov/resources/documents/) and that the cloud service provider complies with requirements in paragraphs (c) through (g) of this clause for cyber incident reporting, malicious software, media preservation and protection, access to additional information and equipment necessary for forensic analysis, and cyber incident damage assessment.

(3) Apply other information systems security measures when the Contractor reasonably determines that information systems security measures, in addition to those identified in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this clause, may be required to provide adequate security in a dynamic environment or to accommodate special circumstances (e.g., medical devices) and any individual, isolated, or temporary deficiencies based on an assessed risk or vulnerability. These measures may be addressed in a system security plan.

(c) Cyber incident reporting requirement.

(1) When the Contractor discovers a cyber incident that affects a covered contractor information system or the covered defense information residing therein, or that affects the contractor's ability to perform the requirements of the contract that are designated as operationally critical support and identified in the contract, the Contractor shall--

(i) Conduct a review for evidence of compromise of covered defense information, including, but not limited to, identifying compromised computers, servers, specific data, and user accounts. This review shall also include analyzing covered contractor information system(s) that were part of the cyber incident, as well as other information systems on the Contractor's network(s), that may have been accessed as a result of the incident in order to identify compromised covered defense information, or that affect the Contractor's ability to provide operationally critical support; and

(ii) Rapidly report cyber incidents to DoD at http://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) Cyber incident report. The cyber incident report shall be treated as information created by or for DoD and shall include, at a minimum, the required elements at http://dibnet.dod.mil.

(3) Medium assurance certificate requirement. In order to report cyber incidents in accordance with this clause, the Contractor or subcontractor shall have or acquire a DoD-approved medium assurance certificate to report cyber incidents. For information on obtaining a DoD-approved medium assurance certificate, see http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/Pages/index.aspx.

(d) Malicious software. When the Contractor or subcontractors discover and isolate malicious software in connection with a reported cyber incident, submit the malicious software to DoD Cyber Crime Center

(DC3) in accordance with instructions provided by DC3 or the Contracting Officer. Do not send the malicious software to the Contracting Officer.

(e) Media preservation and protection. When a Contractor discovers a cyber incident has occurred, the Contractor shall preserve and protect images of all known affected information systems identified in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this clause and all relevant monitoring/packet capture data for at least 90 days from the submission of the cyber incident report to allow DoD to request the media or decline interest.

(f) Access to additional information or equipment necessary for forensic analysis. Upon request by DoD, the Contractor shall provide DoD with access to additional information or equipment that is necessary to conduct a forensic analysis.

(g) Cyber incident damage assessment activities. If DoD elects to conduct a damage assessment, the Contracting Officer will request that the Contractor provide all of the damage assessment information gathered in accordance with paragraph (e) of this clause.

(h) DoD safeguarding and use of contractor attributional/proprietary information. The Government shall protect against the unauthorized use or release of information obtained from the contractor (or derived from information obtained from the contractor) under this clause that includes contractor attributional/proprietary information, including such information submitted in accordance with paragraph (c). To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall identify and mark attributional/proprietary information. In making an authorized release of such information, the Government will implement appropriate procedures to minimize the contractor attributional/proprietary information that is included in such authorized release, seeking to include only that information that is necessary for the authorized purpose(s) for which the information is being released.

(i) Use and release of contractor attributional/proprietary information not created by or for DoD. Information that is obtained from the contractor (or derived from information obtained from the contractor) under this clause that is not created by or for DoD is authorized to be released outside of DoD--

(1) To entities with missions that may be affected by such information;

(2) To entities that may be called upon to assist in the diagnosis, detection, or mitigation of cyber incidents;

(3) To Government entities that conduct counterintelligence or law enforcement investigations;

(4) For national security purposes, including cyber situational awareness and defense purposes (including with Defense Industrial Base (DIB) participants in the program at 32 CFR part 236); or

(5) To a support services contractor (``recipient'') that is directly supporting Government activities under a contract that includes the clause at 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.

(j) Use and release of contractor attributional/proprietary information created by or for DoD. Information that is obtained from the contractor (or derived from information obtained from the contractor) under this clause that is created by or for DoD (including the information submitted pursuant to paragraph (c) of this clause) is authorized to be used and released outside of DoD for purposes and activities authorized by paragraph (i) of this clause, and for any other lawful Government purpose or activity, subject to all applicable statutory, regulatory, and policy based restrictions on the Government's use and release of such information.

(k) The Contractor shall conduct activities under this clause in accordance with applicable laws and regulations on the interception, monitoring, access, use, and disclosure of electronic communications and data.

(l) Other safeguarding or reporting requirements. The safeguarding and cyber incident reporting required by this clause in no way abrogates the Contractor's responsibility for other safeguarding or cyber incident reporting pertaining to its unclassified information systems as required by other applicable clauses of this contract, or as a result of other applicable U.S. Government statutory or regulatory requirements.

(m) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall--

(1) Include this clause, including this paragraph (m), in subcontracts, or similar contractual instruments, for operationally critical support, or for which subcontract performance will involve covered defense information, including subcontracts for commercial items, without alteration, except to identify the parties. The Contractor shall determine if the information required for subcontractor performance retains its identity as covered defense information and will require protection under this clause, and, if necessary, consult with the Contracting Officer; and

(2) Require subcontractors to--

(i) Notify the prime Contractor (or next higher-tier subcontractor) when submitting a request to vary from a NIST SP 800-171 security requirement to the Contracting Officer, in accordance with paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(B) of this clause; and

(ii) Provide the incident report number, automatically assigned by DoD, to the prime Contractor (or next higher-tier subcontractor) as soon as practicable, when reporting a cyber incident to DoD as required in paragraph (c) of this clause.

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252.225-7048 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUNE 2013)

(a) Definition. ``Export-controlled items,'' as used in this clause, means items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130). The term includes--

(1) ``Defense items,'' defined in the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2778(j)(4)(A), as defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, and further defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR Part 120; and

(2) ``Items,'' defined in the EAR as ``commodities'', ``software'', and ``technology,'' terms that are also defined in the

EAR, 15 CFR 772.1.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for contractors to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR. The Contractor shall consult with the Department of State regarding any questions relating to compliance with the ITAR and shall consult with the Department of Commerce regarding any questions relating to compliance with the EAR.

(c) The Contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, the information provided by this clause.

(d) Nothing in the terms of this contract adds, changes, supersedes, or waives any of the requirements of applicable Federal laws, Executive orders, and regulations, including but not limited to—

(1) The Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2401, et seq.);

(2) The Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.);

(3) The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.);

(4) The Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730-774);

(5) The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR Parts 120-130); and

(6) Executive Order 13222, as extended.

(e) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts.

(End of clause)

Section K - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS. (OCT 2015)

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

Person--

(1) Means--

(i) A natural person;

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

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

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

Sensitive technology--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

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

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

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

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

(3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $3,500 with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf).

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

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

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

(End of provision)

252.213-7000 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK

SYSTEM IN PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (MAR 2018)

(a) The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPSR) application (https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/) will be used in the evaluation of suppliers' past performance in accordance with DFARS 213.106-2(b)(i).

(b) SPRS collects quality and delivery data on previously awarded contracts and orders from existing Department of Defense reporting systems to classify each supplier's performance history by Federal supply class (FSC) and product or service code (PSC). The SPRS application provides the contracting officer quantifiable past performance information regarding a supplier's quality and delivery performance for the FSC and PSC of the supplies being purchased.

(c) The quality and delivery classifications identified for a supplier in SPRS will be used by the contracting officer to evaluate a supplier's past performance in conjunction with the supplier's references (if requested) and other provisions of this solicitation under the past performance evaluation factor. The Government reserves the right to award to the supplier whose quotation or offer represents the best value to the Government.

(d) SPRS classifications are generated monthly for each contractor and can be reviewed by following the access instructions in the SPRS User's Manual found at https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/pdf/PPIRS-SR_UserMan.pdf.

Contractors are granted access to SPRS for their own classifications only. Suppliers are encouraged to review their own classifications, the SPRS reporting procedures and classification methodology detailed in the SPRS User's Manual, and SPRS Evaluation Criteria available from the references at https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_DataEvaluationCriteria.pdf. The method to challenge a rating generated by SPRS is provided in the User's Manual.

(End of provision)