B08 Solicitation W91QV123R0054 (30-days).pdf

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W91QV123R0054 31-Jul-2023

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

703-806-1234

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

03:00 PM 30 Aug 2023

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W91QV19. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

RICKEY G HAMPTOP

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

0011907521

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

MICC-FORT BELVOIR

9410 JACKSON LOOP

BLDG. 1425

FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-5116

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: (703) 806-8706 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

325998

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W91QV123R0054

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job CLIN 0001 Cooling Towers/Boiler Chemical

FP-EPA

Base Year Period of Performance (PoP): 7 November 2023 - 6 November 2024.

See SOW para 5.1 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-1 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011907521

MFR PART NR: 1

PSC CD: 6810

NET AMT

0002 1 Job CLIN 0002 Indoor/Outdoor Pools

FP-EPA

Base Year PoP: 7 November 2023 - November 2024. See SOW para 5.2 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-2 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011907521

0003 1 Job CLIN 0003 Water Treatment Plant

FP-EPA

Base Year PoP: 7 November 2023 - 6 November 2024. See SOW para 5.3 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-3 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 1162, Water Treatment Plant, 1930 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21702..

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011907521

0004 1 Job CLIN 0004 BLDG 693 Cooling Tower

FP-EPA

Base Year PoP: 7 November 2023 - 6 November 2024. See SOW para 5.4 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-4 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011907521

0005 1 Job CLIN 0005 Chemical Testing & Balancing

FP-EPA

Base Year PoP: 7 November 2023 - 6 November 2024. See SOW para 5.5 for the submission and other requirements associated with chemical balancing and testing services for this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Delivery Schedule Table DS 1-5 and PRS details.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011907521

1001 1 Job OPTION CLIN 1001 Cooling Towers/Boiler Chemical

FP-EPA

Option Year 1 (OY1) PoP: 7 November 2024 - 6 November 2025. See SOW para

5.1 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-1 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

1002 1 Job OPTION CLIN 1002 Indoor/Outdoor Pools

FP-EPA

OY1 PoP: 7 November 2024 - 6 November 2025. See SOW para 5.2 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-2 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

1003 1 Job OPTION CLIN 1003 Water Treatment Plant

FP-EPA

OY1 PoP: 7 November 2024 - 6 November 2025. See SOW para 5.3 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-3 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 1162, Water Treatment Plant, 1930 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21702..

FOB: Destination

1004 1 Job OPTION CLIN 1004 BLDG 693 Cooling Tower

FP-EPA

OY1 PoP: 7 November 2024 - 6 November 2025. See SOW para 5.4 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-4 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

1005 1 Job OPTION CLIN 1005 Chemical Testing & Balancing

FP-EPA

OY1 PoP: 7 November 2024 - 6 November 2025. See SOW para 5.5 for the submission and other requirements associated with chemical balancing and testing services for this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Delivery Schedule Table DS 1-5 and PRS details.

FOB: Destination

2001 1 Job OPTION CLIN 2001 Cooling Towers/Boiler Chemical

FP-EPA

OY2 PoP: 7 November 2025 - 6 November 2026. See SOW para 5.1 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-1 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

2002 1 Job OPTION CLIN 2002 Indoor/Outdoor Pools

FP-EPA

OY2 PoP: 7 November 2025 - 6 November 2026. See SOW para 5.2 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-2 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

2003 1 Job OPTION CLIN 2003 Water Treatment Plant

FP-EPA

OY2 PoP: 7 November 2025 - 6 November 2026. See SOW para 5.3 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-3 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 1162, Water Treatment Plant, 1930 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21702..

FOB: Destination

2004 1 Job OPTION CLIN 2004 BLDG 693 Cooling Tower

FP-EPA

OY2 PoP: 7 November 2025 - 6 November 2026. See SOW para 5.4 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-4 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

2005 1 Job OPTION CLIN 2005 Chemical Testing & Balancing

FP-EPA

OY2 PoP: 7 November 2025 - 6 November 2026. See SOW para 5.5 for the submission and other requirements associated with chemical balancing and testing services for this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Delivery Schedule Table DS 1-5 and PRS details.

FOB: Destination

3001 1 Job OPTION CLIN 3001 Cooling Towers/Boiler Chemical

FP-EPA

OY3 PoP: 7 November 2026 - 6 November 2027. See SOW para 5.1 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-1 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

3002 1 Job OPTION CLIN 3002 Indoor/Outdoor Pools

FP-EPA

OY3 PoP: 7 November 2026 - 6 November 2027. See SOW para 5.2 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-2 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

3003 1 Job OPTION CLIN 3003 Water Treatment Plant

FP-EPA

OY3 PoP: 7 November 2026 - 6 November 2027. See SOW para 5.3 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-3 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 1162, Water Treatment Plant, 1930 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21702..

FOB: Destination

3004 1 Job OPTION CLIN 3004 BLDG 693 Cooling Tower

FP-EPA

OY3 PoP: 7 November 2026 - 6 November 2027. See SOW para 5.4 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-4 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

3005 1 Job OPTION CLIN 3005 Chemical Testing & Balancing

FP-EPA

OY3 PoP: 7 November 2026 - 6 November 2027. See SOW para 5.5 for the submission and other requirements associated with chemical balancing and testing services for this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Delivery Schedule Table DS 1-5 and PRS details.

FOB: Destination

4001 1 Job OPTION CLIN 4001 Cooling Towers/Boiler Chemical

FP-EPA

OY4 PoP: 7 November 2027 - 6 November 2028. See SOW para 5.1 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-1 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

4002 1 Job OPTION CLIN 4002 Indoor/Outdoor Pools

FP-EPA

OY4 PoP: 7 November 2027 - 6 November 2028. See SOW para 5.2 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-2 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

4003 1 Job OPTION CLIN 4003 Water Treatment Plant

FP-EPA

OY4 PoP: 7 November 2027 - 6 November 2028. See SOW para 5.3 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-3 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 1162, Water Treatment Plant, 1930 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21702..

FOB: Destination

4004 1 Job OPTION CLIN 4004 BLDG 693 Cooling Tower

FP-EPA

OY4 PoP: 7 November 2027 - 6 November 2028. See SOW para 5.4 requirements for the specification and details for the chemical supplies required under this CLIN.

Additionally, see SOW Table DS 1-4 for Delivery Schedule details. Deliver chemicals to Bldg 9250, 9250 Amber Meadows Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

FOB: Destination

4005 1 Job OPTION CLIN 4005 Chemical Testing & Balancing

FP-EPA

OY4 PoP: 7 November 2027 - 6 November 2028. See SOW para 5.5 for the submission and other requirements associated with chemical balancing and testing services for this CLIN. Additionally, see SOW Delivery Schedule Table DS 1-5 and PRS details.

FOB: Destination

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 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

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 07-NOV-2023 TO

06-NOV-2024

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

LARRY WRIGHT

O&M FACILITY BUILDING

9250 AMBER MEADOW DRIVE,

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

301.619.2390 FOB: Destination

W23QEP

0002 POP 07-NOV-2023 TO

06-NOV-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 07-NOV-2023 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

BRUCE BEAVER

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

1930 NORTH MARKET STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

(301)-619-2426

0004 POP 07-NOV-2023 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

LARRY WRIGHT

O&M FACILITY BUILDING

9250 AMBER MEADOW DRIVE,

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

301.619.2390

0005 POP 07-NOV-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 07-NOV-2024 TO

06-NOV-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 07-NOV-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1003 POP 07-NOV-2024 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

BRUCE BEAVER

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

1930 NORTH MARKET STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

(301)-619-2426

1004 POP 07-NOV-2024 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

LARRY WRIGHT

O&M FACILITY BUILDING

9250 AMBER MEADOW DRIVE,

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

301.619.2390

1005 POP 07-NOV-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 07-NOV-2025 TO

06-NOV-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 07-NOV-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2003 POP 07-NOV-2025 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

BRUCE BEAVER

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

1930 NORTH MARKET STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

(301)-619-2426

2004 POP 07-NOV-2025 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

LARRY WRIGHT

O&M FACILITY BUILDING

9250 AMBER MEADOW DRIVE,

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

301.619.2390

2005 POP 07-NOV-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 07-NOV-2026 TO

06-NOV-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 07-NOV-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3003 POP 07-NOV-2026 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

BRUCE BEAVER

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

1930 NORTH MARKET STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

(301)-619-2426

3004 POP 07-NOV-2026 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

LARRY WRIGHT

O&M FACILITY BUILDING

9250 AMBER MEADOW DRIVE,

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

301.619.2390

3005 POP 07-NOV-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 07-NOV-2027 TO

06-NOV-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 07-NOV-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4003 POP 07-NOV-2027 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

BRUCE BEAVER

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

1930 NORTH MARKET STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

(301)-619-2426

4004 POP 07-NOV-2027 TO

N/A DPW O&M BRANCH FORT DETRICK

LARRY WRIGHT

O&M FACILITY BUILDING

9250 AMBER MEADOW DRIVE,

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

301.619.2390

4005 POP 07-NOV-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule SEP 2021 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

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

JUN 2020

52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

MAR 2023

52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.247-14 Contractor Responsibility for Receipt of Shipment APR 1984 52.247-15 Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation JAN 2023 252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DOD Contracts) DEC 2019 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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

(MAR 2023)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

I – PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposal shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist (KS), rickey.g.hampton.civ@army.mil no later than (NLT) 3:00 PM Eastern Time on 30 August 2023.

The size per e-mail shall not exceed 20MB. If necessary, Offerors may submit multiple emails. If a complete proposal is not submitted by this closing time, the Offeror’s proposal will not be considered for award. If the Offeror does not receive confirmation of receipt, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to contact the Contract Specialist identified below to confirm their proposal has been received.

2. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer (KO) via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the Offeror may have to the Contract Specialist, Rickey G. Hampton, at rickey.g.hampton.civ@army.mil, or the Contracting Officer, Kenneth L. Mitchell, at kenneth.l.mitchell.civ@army.mil. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email.

B. General Instructions

1. The Government contemplates award of a single Fixed Price with Economic Price

Adjustment (FP w/EPA) contract resulting from this solicitation.

2. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The offer will be evaluated using the criteria under FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award.

Noncompliance with Solicitation NumberW91QV1-23-R-0054 requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

3. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the Statement of Work (SOW) and contract type.

4. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

6. Price information shall not appear in the Technical proposal. Proposals that fail to separate price information from the Technical proposal will not be considered for award.

7. Offerors that are found unacceptable for Volume I – Technical may not be evaluated for Volume II –General/Price.

8. All documents for this solicitation are available on the SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/.

9. The entire proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of 120 days from receipt by the Government and shall not contain classified data or information. Proposals offering a shorter period will not be considered for award.

C. Proposal Preparation Instructions

1. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of two volumes: Technical and SF1449/Price Proposal Summary.

2. Proposal Format

(a) The electronic submittal shall consist of separate files as set forth and named in the table below. MS Office 2016 software or higher shall be used to create the required files. In order to reduce proposal size, proposals shall be limited to the number of pages as outlined below for each volume. All proposal information shall be confined to the appropriate file.

The page limit (identified in the table below) is viewed as total pages within a file, which includes, but is not limited to, a table of contents, cover page, glossary page, etc. The Government will not evaluate any pages that exceed the page limitation(s) identified below.

Pages containing text shall be typewritten using the standard letter size (8.5 x 11) in Microsoft Word. Text shall be a minimum of 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font and no less than one (1) inch margins/borders. Any table or graphic shall use a minimum of 10-point Times New Roman or Arial font. Drawings or other graphics shall be reduced only to the extent legibility is not lost.

Volume Document File Name Notes I Technical Proposal xxxxTECHxxxx.docx (or PDF) 40 page limitation

II SF 1449

Solicitation, Offer and Award

(SF 1449)

See instructions at paragraph 3(b) Volume II – SF 1449/Price Proposal Summary below.

II

Price Proposal

Summary xxxxPRICExxxx.xlsx

Price Proposal Summary - Offerors shall use the Excel document for Attachment A:

Price Model. The Price Proposal Summary

(xxxxPRICExxxx.xlsx) SHALL be completed with the formulas that have been populated in the applicable cells. Proposals submitted which do not adhere to

Attachment A may not be further considered for award.

* Offerors shall replace, “xxxx” with the Offeror’s name and the date of the proposal. For example: ABCINCPRICE20230830.xlsx.

3. Proposal Content

(a) Volume I – Technical Volume

-TAB A – Table of Contents -TAB B1 – Quality Control Plan -TAB B2 – Key Personnel -TAB B3 – Subcontracting Plan

-- Quality Control Plan (QCP): Offeror shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure supplies are delivered and services are rendered in accordance with the SOW at para. 1.5.1.

-- Key Personnel: Offeror shall provide resumes for Project Manager and Service Technician positions that clearly demonstrate compliance with the requirements of SOW para. 1.6 and its subparagraphs.

-- Small Business Subcontracting Plan – This document must address how the contractor intends to utilize small business concerns in meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS) 252.219-7003. FAR Clause 52.219-9 does not apply to small business concerns.

(b) Volume II – SF 1449/Price Proposal Summary

a. The Offeror is required to submit a completed SF 1449 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) (including acknowledgment of Amendments), Pricing Schedule, and 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations & Certifications) unless it meets the criteria set forth in the System for Award Management (SAM) Registration pursuant to FAR 52.204-7. All final monetary extensions shall be in whole dollars only. Failure to follow the below contract proposal preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. IAW FAR Clause 52.216-2, Economic Price Adjustment-Standard Supplies, Offerors will list the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) in the fill-in at paragraph (a) of the clause: x001, x002, x003, and x004.

Solicitation, Offer and Award (SF 1449)- Each base and option CLIN must have an associated price listed in the document. Section 17a must be filled out and the document must also be signed by the vendor in section 30 (a, b & c). The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the

SF1449.

NOTE: The Offeror shall be registered in SAM prior to contract award.

b. Pricing Proposal Summary (separate from the SF1449 and the technical proposal) - The Price proposal shall be submitted fully completed and error free. It shall contain the Offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINS). Offerors shall utilize the Price Model example at Attachment A of the solicitation, to develop their price proposal in Excel format (.xlsx). The price breakdown must include prices for each Period of Performance ((PoP) base period and all option periods. The prices shall be consistent with the written portion of the technical proposal. Offerors proposed price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.

Price Model Excel Format Instructions. Start by inserting the proposed unit prices for each product that's listed under each CLIN in the adjacent cell under column "F" titled "Unit Price". Once all products' unit prices have been entered into the document then the cells for each CLIN's Total Price, each CLIN's Unit Price, Total Price for each Period of Performance, and the Total Contract Value will auto-populate data.

NOTE: Factor in annual escalation rate percentage for the listed products' unit prices starting with Option Year One (OY1) thru OY4. Failure to follow this guidance will render the Offeror’s price proposal ineligible for award.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

I. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

a. Basis for Contract Award

(1) This is a best value source selection conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS).

Award will be made to a single offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose proposal judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, represents the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

(2) Trade-offs between price and non-price factors are not permitted. Unreasonably high, unbalanced, inaccurate or incomplete price proposal, may be the grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition. The Government will evaluate proposed prices for reasonableness using price analysis techniques.

b. Award for All of the Work. The Government intends to award one Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FP w/EPA) contract as a result of this solicitation. Offers received for less than the stated number of items listed in the Bid Schedule will be considered ineligible for award. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to award with discussions. The Offeror is encouraged to present its best technical and price proposals in its initial proposal submission.

c. Evaluation Criteria

(1) Evaluation criteria consist of two factors – Technical and Price (see FAR 52.212-1 Instructions, Conditions and Notices to the Offeror and the SOW). The proposals will be evaluated under one evaluation factor:

(a) Factor 1 - Technical Factor. The Technical Factor evaluation provides an assessment of the offeror’s capability to successfully satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements. When evaluating this factor, Government assessment will focus on the offeror’s ability develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure supplies are delivered and services are rendered in accordance with the SOW. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective supplies and any non-compliance in services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirement of the contract. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in the SOW Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and the Delivery Schedules (DS) in the Quality Control Plan. Key Personnel qualifications will be evaluated to ensure the ability of the offeror to produce candidates who meet or exceed position requirements outlined in the SOW. Resumes for Key personnel will be evaluated on the basis that clearly demonstrate compliance with the requirements of SOW para. 1.6 and its subparagraphs.

The Technical Factor will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. This Factor ratings will be used to determine an overall rating for the factor.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not…