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CRREL FIRE SUPPRESSION Federal contract opportunity
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This document is a solicitation for a firm-fixed price contract for Fire Suppression Maintenance Services at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) facility in Hanover, New Hampshire. The contract will require the contractor to provide all necessary labor, material, and equipment to perform preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, installation, and cleaning of the fire suppression systems at the CRREL facility. Key requirements include annual and semi-annual fire suppression system inspections, monthly fire extinguisher checks, and installation of a new clean agent fire suppression system in the Main Lab Server Room. The contract has a base year with four one-year option periods. Offers are due by June 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This is a small business set-aside procurement.

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W913E524R0003 06-May-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

601-634-2633

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 06 Jun 2024

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

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W913E59. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ETHEL D GRANT

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 OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

HANOVER OFFICE

72 LYME ROAD

HANOVER NH 03755-1290

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 W14GQK 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

PR W2R2 COLD RGNS RSCH ENG LAB

DPW - RICHARD ROBINSON

72 LYME ROAD

HANOVER NH 03755-1290

TEL: 603-646-4364 FAX:

(217) 373-6773FAX:

TEL: (217) 373-7297 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$25,000,000

NAICS:

561621

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

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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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)

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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AMOUNT

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ITEM NO.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each

BASE - ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FFP

INSPECTION

ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S202

NET AMT

0002 2 Each

BASE - SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE SUPPRESSION

FFP

INSPECTION SEMI-

ANNUAL FIRE SUPRESSION INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

0003 12 Months

BASE - MONTHLY FIRE EXTINGUISHER

FFP

SERVICE

MONTHLY FIRE EXTINQUISHER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

0004 1 Job

BASE - MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ____________ Overtime Rate:______________

0005 1 Job

OPTION BASE OPTION - ADDITIONAL MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ____________ Overtime Rate:______________

0006 1 Job OPTION BASE OPTION - iNSTALL MAIN LAB ROOM 51

FFP

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

1001 1 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 - ANNUAL SPRINKLER

FFP

SYSTEM NSPECTION

ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1002 2 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 - SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE

FFP

SUPPRESSION INSPECTION SEMI-

ANNUAL FIRE SUPRESSION INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1003 12 Months

OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 - MONTHLY FIRE

FFP

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE

MONTHLY FIRE EXTINQUISHER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1004 1 Job

OPTION OPTON YEAR 1 - MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: __________ Overtime Rate: ___________

1005 1 Job

OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 - ADDITIONAL MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: __________ Overtime Rate: ___________

2001 1 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 - ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FFP

INSPECTION

ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2002 2 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 - SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE

FFP

SUPPRESSION INSPECTION

SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE SUPRESSION INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2003 12 Months

OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 - MONTHLY FIRE

FFP

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE

MONTHLY FIRE EXTINQUISHER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2004 1 Job

OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 - MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ___________ Overtime Rate: ____________

2005 1 Job

OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 - ADDITIONAL MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ___________ Overtime Rate: ____________

3001 1 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 - ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FFP

INSPECTION ANNUAL

SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

3002 2 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 - SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE

FFP

SUPPRESSION NSPECTION SEMI-

ANNUAL FIRE SUPRESSION INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

3003 12 Months

OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 - MONTHLY FIRE

FFP

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE

MONTHLY FIRE EXTINQUISHER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

3004 1 Job

OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 - MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ___________ Overtime Rate: ___________

3005 1 Job

OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 - ADDITIONAL MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ___________ Overtime Rate: ___________

4001 1 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 - ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FFP

INSPECTION ANNUAL

SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

4002 2 Each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 - SIEMI-ANNUAL FIRE

FFP

SUPPRESSION INSPECTION

SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE SUPRESSION INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

4003 12 Months

OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 - MONTHLY FIRE

FFP

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE

MONTHLY FIRE EXTINQUISHER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

4004 1 Job

OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 - MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ___________ Overtime Rate: ___________

4005 1 Job

OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 - MAJOR REPAIRS

FFP

Regular Hourly Rate: ___________ Overtime Rate: ___________

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL SCOPE: Contractor shall provide all necessary licenses, labor, material, tools, equipment, engineering, and calibration instruments to perform preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, installation, and cleaning of the fire suppression systems at the U.S. Army / ERDC / Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) facility in Hanover, New Hampshire.

II. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

A. Determine whether the fire suppression systems are in service and are in satisfactory condition in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Contractor shall make a written recommendation for any major repairs or items not listed below. Contractor shall perform tasks annually within 14 days prior to the due date.

(1) Perform any minor repairs and provide parts as follows at no additional cost to the Government: repair/replace automatic heads, sprinkler ceiling trim caps, tamper switches, water flow switches, pressure switches, links, and drain valves.

B. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to keep the work area neat and clean, with all-waste material, trash, and debris deposited in proper containers. Contractor is responsible for removal of all work generated trash and shall remove it from the site.

C. All Contractor personnel assigned to the performance of this contract shall be trained, and qualified as a Fire Alarm Technicians, and shall have been with licensed for no less than 3 years.

a. Contractor shall perform monthly and annual fire extinguisher checks for all fire extinguishers on the CRREL facility in accordance with IAW NFPA on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Evaluate during the BASE YEAR campus wide fire extinguisher types, locations, proper coverage correct mounting, proper signage and correct all discrepancies. The contractor shall provide a monthly fire extinguisher report, the report shall include the location, condition, and any repairs required. This report shall be submitted with the monthly invoice. The current estimated total fire extinguisher count is approximately 275. The Government reserves the right to add or subtract meters over the life of this contract up to 10% without change to the cost charged to the Government for these services.

b. Contractor shall coordinate and complete the five (5) year check valve inspection and riser check with local Fire department connection in the base year of the contract.

c. Contractor shall provide, when required, a newly charged Dry Chemical, and/or Pyro Chemical and/or FE-36 Dry Chemical cylinder at the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility during the length of this contract.

d. Contractor to perform Annual Sprinkler Testing/Inspection IAW with NFPA 30 in October of every year.

e. In accordance with NFPA 96, Contractor shall perform maintenance at the HAZMAT Storage every six (6) months. (Oct & Mar)

f. The Contractor shall designate a supervisor for the duration of this contract that has the authority to make decisions regarding the work. Work shall not commence on the USACRREL site until the Supervisor is present. The Supervisor, or a designated alternative that also has decision making authority, must be present at the work site at all times while work is being performed. The Supervisor must perform all safety functions of this job including, but not limited to, the continuous monitoring of contract personnel through hazards identified in the Activity Hazard Analysis

(AHA).

e. Contractor shall furnish any part or fluid which costs the Contractor $50.00 or less based on actual cost to the Contractor at no charge to the Government. The price paid shall be based on established catalog or list prices in effect when the material is furnished, less all applicable discounts and taxes. For the duration of this contract, non-billable items include, but are not limited to, trip links, micro- switches, pull-pins, holding clips gaseous cylinders (less than one (1) cubic feet) and all mechanical springs. The Contractor shall provide new parts and components when providing maintenance and repair services as described. Replacement units, parts, components and materials used in the maintenance and repair of equipment shall be compatible with that of existing equipment on which it is used, shall be of equal or better quality as original equipment, and shall be used in accordance with the original design and manufacturers’ intent and shall be of acceptable industrial grade and quality. If the original manufacturer had updated the quality of parts for concurrent production, parts supplied under this contract shall equal or exceed the updated quality.

h. Base Year Optional Line Item Main Laboratory Server Room 51: Main Laboratory Server Room 51 Fire suppression system design and installation: The Government will have the Option to install a new fire suppression system in Room 51 of the Main Lab. The Contractor shall design and install a NFPA approved clean agent system in the Server Room (Room 51) in the basement of the Main Lab Building to provide fire suppression for the entire room and contents and connect the clean agent system to the existing fire alarm system to provide notification to the Hanover Fire Department that the system has been activated. After installation, the contractor shall inspect the clean agent system at the same frequency as the fire sprinkler systems in accordance with IAW NFPA 13.

Design and Install a completely functional Clean Agent System (can be either FM200, Novec 1230 Fluid or approved equal) in CRREL’s Main Lab Server Room (Room 51, aka Room 50/51). Sizing and installation must be in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, also know as NFPA 2001. Use current version of this standard, as well as all other applicable codes and standards, including, but not limited to the latest versions of: NFPA 1, NFPA

12, NFPA 12A, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 16, NFPA 17, NFPA

17A, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and NFPA750.

Room Description: The south and east walls of the room are cast in place concrete walls that have earth on the opposite sides. The north and west walls and the partial wall are concrete masonry units (CMU’s), with a machine shop on the other side of the west wall and a hallway on the other side of the north wall. The north wall has steel personnel doors that are always kept closed for security reasons.

Ceiling is cast in place concrete, approximately 5.5 inches thick, supported by a steel frame incased in concrete fire protection.

Floor is cast in place slab on grade.

The contents: Room 51 has Servers, server racks, and fiber optic and copper wire communication connections to outside providers.

The room contains UPS power backups for the servers and related equipment. Room has a backup generator for power supply during utility company outages.

Other than portable fire extinguishers, there are no fire suppression agents in the room.

Space is served by four ceiling mounted split system Air Conditioning Systems. Duct work and piping for HVAC systems that serve other part of CRREL pass through the Room.

Clean Agent supply can be in the space or mounted on the wall in the adjacent hallway. Bottom of any components mounted in the hallway are to be at least eight feet off the floor.

III. PERFORMANCE:

A. Contractor shall maintain a log on each unit installed, maintained, repaired, and serviced. The log shall identify the unit by building number, date the inspection was accomplished, nature of the work performed, completeness of work, and any other information pertaining to the unit, including identifying all deficiencies that may require further service or repair that would be outside the scope of work of this contract.

The log shall be signed by the mechanic / technician who performed the work.

B. Contractor is responsible for submitting an annual digital report to the Contracting

Officer Representative (COR) detailing the nature of all work performed under this contract, indicating findings and corrective action recommended. The report shall contain in detail, the tests completed and their results, report sheet, Inspections and Report, paid invoices, and original invoice sheet.

C. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): Before beginning the work activity involving type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, the Contractor shall prepare an AHA. Contractor shall prepare and submit his initial AHA to the COR for approval by the USACRREL Safety Office seven (7) calendar days prior to the pre-performance meeting. The purpose of the AHA is to identify all possible hazards of a specific job and determine the appropriate response for each hazard. Work on site shall not take place without an approved AHA. The approved AHA must be maintained, by Contractor on site at all times. See APPENDIX B for an example of an AHA.

D. Contractor to perform monthly fire extinguisher checks campus wide on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and submit the monthly inspection report.

E. Contractor shall perform annual and five (5) year sprinkler system testing within 14 days prior to the due date. (Oct)

F. In accordance with NFPA 17, the Contractor shall perform semi-annual inspection of the Fire Suppression System at the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility.

G. The Contractor shall perform annual and 5-year inspection and/or repair of

Wet and Dry Pipe Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in accordance with

NFPA 25.

H. Contractor shall perform annual inspection/test/maintenance on Wet Agent, Dry Chemical, ABC, CO2, and Water Fire Suppression units including all fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 25.

Per NFPA 10 and NFPA 25, perform hydro- testing and recharge all Fire Extinguishers as required; perform annual service check, repair, replace parts

& tamper locks and tag for all fire extinguishers as part of this contract. The annual inspection should take place in October of every year.

I. Contractor shall inspect and maintain the Clean Agent System in Main Lab Room 51 in accordance with manufacturers requirements.

IV. REPAIR

Repair is defined as work required to correct deficiencies that are preventing a system from proper operation or may prevent the system from proper operation if left in its current condition.

a. Major Deficiencies Major deficiencies shall be defined as deficiencies not specifically defined as minor deficiencies below. Repair of major deficiencies shall be completed as per paragraph D. Major Deficiencies/Routine Repair. All service calls shall be conducted as Major deficiencies.

b. Minor Deficiencies Equipment deficiencies shall be defined as problems that prevent proper operation of fire suppression systems. The Contractor shall repair all minor deficiencies identified during inspections prior to departure from the job site. All Minor deficiencies shall be included in the Maintenance and Inspection line-item cost. The following parts, supplies, materials and services shall be included in the fixed monthly Preventative Maintenance Contract Line Item:

Parts and Installation Services:

repair/replace automatic heads, sprinkler ceiling trim caps, tamper switches, water flow switches, pressure switches, links, and drain valves.

Expendable Supplies:

Shop rags, fastening hardware such as nuts, bolts, screws, oil dry, electrical connectors, electrical tape, duct tape, ties, coil cleaning materials etc.

System adjustments and calibrations

C. MAJOR DEFICIENCIES /ROUTINE REPAIR SCOPES OF WORK

Repair work identified by the Contractor during Maintenance and Inspection or requested by the Government in a Scope of Work shall be considered routine repair work.

D. PROVIDING REPAIR PROPOSALS

The Government will provide the contractor a Scope of Work and the Contractor shall provide a written proposal based upon a scope of work furnished by the Government.

Cost Proposals shall include:

a. A Description of the work to be accomplished and a detailed breakdown of required labor man-hours and Contractor-provided material necessary to satisfy the requirement. The proposal shall include the corresponding Composite Labor Rate included in the base contract and the bare cost for parts/equipment. The estimate shall not include profit, travel, vehicle, or per-diem charges, these charges shall be included in the Composite Labor Rate. The Contractor shall not perform the service or procure any parts without prior approval.

b. The cost of work to be accomplished, with labor and materials separately listed.

c. A schedule of work, including a start and completion date.

d. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide documentation (i.e. quotes, catalog sheets, etc.) to support all direct material costs.

For Base Contract Proposal Submittal instructions see Section L and Section M at the end of the Solicitation.

E. ACCEPTING REPAIR PROPOSALS

The Government will review all proposals, this includes the verification that all material costs are fair and reasonable and that the correct labor rate is used for an acceptable number of hours. The proposal will be accepted if it is determined to be fair and reasonable, and complies with the requirements of the PWS. If the Government determines that the proposal provided is not fair and reasonable, or does not meet the requirements of the Scope of work, the Government has the option to negotiate with the Contractor or choose to satisfy the work requirement through other contractual means.

F. INVOICES, MAJOR DEFICIENCIES /ROUTINE REPAIR

The Contractor shall provide the Government with a separate itemized invoice for each Major Repair. The invoice shall match the proposal accepted by the Government for repairs.

G. INVOICES, MINOR DEFICIENCIES

All Minor deficiencies shall be included in the Maintenance and Inspection line-item cost.

V. SUBMITTALS AFTER AWARD:

Contractor shall prepare and submit an Accident prevention plan (APP) to the COR for approval by the USACRREL Safety Office seven (7) calendar days prior to the pre-performance meeting. The APP shall focus on the Contractors Safety Programs and shall be site specific to the work being performed. Any Contractor safety programs required on the site shall be addressed in the APP. Work on site shall not take place without an approved APP. The approved APP must be maintained by Contractor on site at all times. The APP shall comply with the Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1. See APPENDIX A for an example of an APP.

Contractor will submit the proposed Clean Agent System for approval before installing.

For Base Contract Proposal Submittal instructions see Section L and Section M of the Solicitation.

VI. GENERAL INFORMATION:

A. Prior to the start of site work, USACRREL Safety office will provide the Contractor with CRREL Hazard and Emergency Actions safety briefing. The Contractor shall be responsible for briefing all contract personnel and subcontractors before they can work on site.

B. All work will be inspected and approved by the COR upon completion of the job. All work will be completed in accordance with industry standards and referenced NFPA‘s.

C. Major repairs include, but not limited to, building main riser(s), branch lines, trim and fittings, fire hose valves, backflow assemblies, and dry pipes. Major repairs shall be accomplished under a separate purchase contract; they are not a part of this requirement and will be approved by the Government prior to execution.

D. The fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems are located in various buildings throughout CRREL, see specifications in section 11.

E. Contractor is solely responsible for verifying existing conditions. The Government is not responsible in any way for misrepresenting any part of this job. A site visit by contractors is considered necessary prior to bidding and may be arranged through the COR.

F. Prior to beginning any work under this contract, the Contactor and his Supervisor shall meet formally with the COR and other Government Representatives at a mutually agreeable date and time established by the COR and Contractor for the purpose of coordination of work and review of Contractor’s submitted documents.

VII. SECURITY REQUIREMNTS:

All Contractor employees shall comply with all security requirements as written in these specifications and as directed by the CRREL Security Office, the COR/TPOC, and as follows:

U.S. Citizens. Contractor personnel must be U. S. citizens. Only U. S. Citizens may enter on site.

Positive Picture ID. All Contract personnel shall be prepared to show positive picture identification (such as a valid picture driver’s license or other government picture ID) when entering onto the site or at any other time as required by the CRREL Security Office.

Sign-in and Badges. Contractor personnel are required to sign in with Security and shall wear security identification badges furnished by the CRREL Security Office while on the CRREL site. The Contractor shall return the badges at the security gate or as otherwise directed by the CRREL Security Office at the end of each workday. Contractor employees shall keep badges available at all times while on site and shall be prepared to show them at any time. The Contractor is responsible for the proper use and return of all badges issued to his employees.

Weapons. No weapons of any kind are allowed on site either in vehicles or on persons. All persons and vehicles entering a U.S. Government site are subject to inspection by the Security office.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, access and local security policies and procedures. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the USACE iWATCH program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days of contract award and within 45 days of new employees commencing performance on the contract. The contractor shall provide certification of completion to the COR within 10 days of training completion. Training documents will be provided by the Security Office.

Personnel Security Screening. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the

E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/everify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E- verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

All contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy.

In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e- verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

Contractor personnel allowed on site shall follow all sign-in and security regulations as directed by the USACRREL Security Office and the COR, and as listed below.

Contract Personnel: Only U. S. Citizens are allowed on site.

Positive Picture ID: Contractor personnel shall provide a positive picture ID prior to site access

1. Weapons: No weapons of any kind are allowed on site either in vehicles or on persons.

2. Access/Deliveries: Contractor shall notify the COR the day before or as soon as possible when Contractor or his subcontractors are to arrive, or deliveries of equipment and supplies are to occur. Contractor must receive his or his subcontractor’s own deliveries. Government personnel are not allowed to receive deliveries for any contractor.

Hours of Operations: Normal hours for work shall be Monday thru Friday from 0700 to 1530 excluding Federal holidays. Requests by Contractor for work outside normal hours will be considered when presented to the COR in writing.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMNTS:

Contractor shall be in compliance with all Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to this contract. Contractor is responsible for keeping informed of all changes in environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances. Violations or delays resulting from the Contractor’s failure to comply with environmental laws, regulations and ordinances shall not affect approved performance schedule. Where laws, regulations, or ordinances differ, the most stringent shall apply. Spills shall be stopped from entering the environment.

Contractor shall immediately contain spillage with corrective countermeasures, and once spill is contained, notify TPOC or COR.

HAZCOM Requirements: Contractor is responsible for providing HAZCOM training to their employees. Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s): Contractor shall provide SDS’s for any products or materials brought on site for use in the performance of this contract. No product may be used without the prior approval of the COR.

Labeling: Contractor shall ensure that all hazardous materials brought on site are properly labeled IAW 29CFR1910.1200.

IX. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Safety: Safety shall be in accordance with the latest version of EM 385-1-1 US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual found at (http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Documents/EM385- 1-1FINAL.pdf), applicable OSHA regulations, any other Federal, State or local regulations that apply to this job, and with all safety procedures required by the USACRREL Safety Office. Where regulations differ, the most stringent shall apply.

Contractors shall report all accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to USACRREL Safety Office and the COR. Contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the CO/COR.

Contractor is responsible for all OSHA accident reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Employee Safety Awareness: Contractor shall ensure that each of his employees working on site reviews the APP and AHA prior to beginning work.

Smoking Policy: Smoking on site shall comply with the CRREL Smoking Policy, which, in general, prohibits smoking on site except in a designated smoking area.

Designated smoking areas will be identified prior to start of work.

Emergency Services (including AMBULANCE & FIRE): Dial 88 then 911 if calling from a CRREL phone.

Fire: Pull alarm then dial 88-911 and advice of exact location and type of fire.

Medical: Dial 88-911 and advise the type of medical emergency and exact location.

Police: Dial 88-911 and advice the reason for police assistance. Dial 4800 and report emergency Ammonia Leak: Leave the area. Call 4800 to report any injured or missing persons to Security.

Chemical Spill: Leave the area. Call 4800 to report any injured or missing persons to Security Evacuation: If fire alarm sounds or an evacuation command is given over the PA. Leave via the nearest safe exit and gather with CRREL employees in the parking lots.

Report any missing or injured persons to the Security Guard. DO NOT reenter the building until all clear is given by Security.

Notification: In all cases, call 4800.

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (POC): POC is Richard W Robinson @ phone number 603-646-4364 (email richard.w.robinson@usace.army.mil). No Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, will have the authority to do other than clarify technical points or supply relevant information. Specifically, no requirement in these specifications may be altered as a sole result of such verbal clarification.

SITE CONDITIONS: The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages that may occur to CRREL property while performing the service of this contract.

Contractor shall leave the work area in as-found, or better condition and shall have removed all contractor tools, equipment, and materials.

X. SITE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM:

These services will cover sprinkler system components defined as follows:

Water flow switches Main riser Tamper switches Standpipe riser Pressure switches Drain valves Sprinkler heads OSY valves Spare head stock

SPRINKLER SPECIFICS

Sprinkler Type

Location

Size

Make

Wet Pipe Remote Sensing

4" RASCO

Wet Pipe Facility Engineering

2" Shotgun

Wet Pipe Logistics 6” Viking

Fire Sprinkler Annual

Inspection: Oct 24 5 Year Obstruction Oct 2028

CHEMICAL SUPRESSION SYSTEMS SPECIFICS

Type Location Clean Agent System Main Lab Room 51

Dry Chem Pyro Chem HAZMAT Storage

Due Date:

Chemical Suppression Semi- Annual Inspection OCT 24 & MAR 25 Deliverable:

Inspection sticker applied

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SPECIFICS

There are approximately 275 fire extinguishers of various types around the site. The price to service fire extinguishers shall no change unless the number of fire extinguishers changes by more than 10%.

Location Dry ABC CO2 BC Water FE-36 Total

Main Lab 2nd Flr 13 5 18

Main Lab 1st Flr 20 15 35

Wet Pipe Technical Information Center

4" Viking

Dry Pipe Main Lab 4" Firematic

Wet Pipe

Water Treatment Plant (TCE)

4"

Viking

Main Lab Basement 19 25 2 6 52

Main Lab Sub-Basement

Ice Eng Fac 2nd Flr 3 3

Ice Eng Fac 1st Flr 18 3 21

Ice Eng Fac Basement 12 4 16

Day Care 1st Flr 8 8

Day Care Basement 5 1 6

Remote Sensing 2nd

Flr

Remote Sensing 1st

Remote Sensing Grd

Tech Info Center 3rd

2nd

1st

Grd

Logistics 6 5 1 12

Public Works 1st 3 2 1 1 7

Public Works Grd 3 3 2 1 9

Public Works Storage 3 1 4

Frosts Effects Fac 11 5 16

Mat Eval Fac 1 2 3

Greenhouse 3 2 1 6

Veh Storage 2 1 3

Due Date:

Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection: Oct 24

Proj Supp & Cold

Rooms 1 2 3

Misc Bldgs 9 4 1 14

Fire Ext Storage

Locker 5 6 1 1 13 161 102 14 15 292

SERVICE DELIVERY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY:

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to the mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objectives

PWS

Para.

Performance Threshold

Annual & Five Year Inspections on all Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Verify appropriate inspection stickers are applied and tags annotated for each sprinkler

TBD

All fire sprinkler systems shall be inspected no earlier than 14 days before and no later than 14 days after due date.

Customer complaints shall not exceed 0 per year.

Semi-Annual Inspection/Test/ Maintenance of Fire Suppression Systems Inspection sticker applied.

TBD

HAZMAT Storage shall be inspected no earlier than 7 days before and no later than 7 days after due date.

Clean Agent System in Main Lab

Room 51 Customer complaints shall not exceed 0 per year.

XI. Section F - Deliveries or Performance A. Contractor shall maintain a log on each unit maintained and serviced.

The log shall identify the unit by building number, date the inspection was accomplished, nature of the work performed, completeness of work, and any other information pertaining to the unit, including identifying all deficiencies that may require further service or repair that would be outside the scope of work of this contract. The log shall be signed by the mechanic/technician who performed the work.

B. Contractor is responsible for submitting an annual digital report to the

COR detailing the nature of all work performed under this contract, indicating findings and corrective action recommended. The report shall contain in detail, the tests completed and their results, report sheet, Inspections and Report, paid invoices and o r i g i n a l invoice sheet.

C. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): Before beginning the work activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, the Contractor shall prepare an AHA. Contractor shall prepare and submit his initial AHA to the COR for approval by the USACRREL Safety Office seven (7) calendar days prior to the pre- performance meeting. The purpose of the AHA is to identify all possible hazards of a specific job and determine the appropriate response for each hazard. Work on site shall not take place without an approved AHA. The

Monthly & Annual Fire Extinguisher Service Checks, Hydro-testing and Recharge Services. Inspection tags are annotated and tamper proof locks are applied.

TBD

All extinguishers are serviced no earlier than 14 days before and no later than 14 days after due date. No findings of un-serviced extinguishers.

Customer complaints shall not exceed 0 per year.

Maintenance log keep up to date

Log is up to date and information is correct as noted. Log is signed by Contractor’s representative.

TBD Customer complaints shall not exceed 0 per year.

Annual Report Document meets requirements and is sent to COR within 30 days after end of contract year

TBD Customer complaints shall not exceed 0 per year.

approved AHA must be maintained, by Contractor on site at all times. See Form B for an example of an AHA.

NOTE: If the work involves routine tasks performed regularly by the Contractor, a SOP or Work Procedures detailing hazards and safety precautions can be submitted in lieu of an AHA.

D. Contractor shall perform annual and five (5) year testing within 14 days prior to the due date.

E. In accordance with NFPA 17, the Contractor shall perform semi-annual inspection of the Fire Suppression System at the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility.

F. The Contractor shall perform annual and 5 year inspection and/or repair of Wet and Dry Pipe Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in accordance with NFPA 25.

G. Contractor shall perform annual inspection/test/maintenance on Wet

Agent, Dry Chemical, ABC, CO2, and Water Fire Suppression units in accordance with NFPA 25. Per NFPA 10 and NFPA 25, perform hydro- testing and recharge all Fire Extinguishers as required; perform annual service check, repair, replace parts & tamper locks and tag for all fire extinguishers as part of this contract. Supply and install replacement fire extinguishers as needed at no additional cost to the Government.

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 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 1003 Destination Government Destination Government 1004 Destination Government Destination Government 1005 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 2003 Destination Government Destination Government 2004 Destination Government Destination Government 2005 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 3003 Destination Government Destination Government 3004 Destination Government Destination Government 3005 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government 4003 Destination Government Destination Government 4004 Destination Government Destination Government 4005 Destination Government Destination Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 29-SEP-2024 TO

28-SEP-2025

N/A PR W2R2 COLD RGNS RSCH ENG LAB

DPW - RICHARD ROBINSON

72 LYME ROAD

HANOVER NH 03755-1290

603-646-4364

W14GQK

0002 POP 29-SEP-2024 TO

28-SEP-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 29-SEP-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 29-SEP-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 29-SEP-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 POP 29-SEP-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 29-SEP-2025 TO

28-SEP-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 29-SEP-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1003 POP 29-SEP-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1004 POP 29-SEP-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1005 POP 29-SEP-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 29-SEP-2026 TO

28-SEP-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 29-SEP-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2003 POP 29-SEP-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2004 POP 29-SEP-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2005 POP 29-SEP-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 29-SEP-2027 TO

28-SEP-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 29-SEP-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3003 POP 29-SEP-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3004 POP 29-SEP-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3005 POP 29-SEP-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 29-SEP-2028 TO

28-SEP-2029

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 29-SEP-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4003 POP 29-SEP-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4004 POP 29-SEP-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4005 POP 29-SEP-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial

Products and Commercial Services

FEB 2024

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FEB 2024 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA-Designated Items

MAY 2008

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals -- Representation.

DEC 2016

52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act NOV 2023 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program FEB 2024 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

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

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

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

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition;…

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