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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 FBO #5041
SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- General Automotive Repair for TMP Vehicles - Attachments to Solicitation

Notice Date

9/10/2015
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

811111 — General Automotive Repair
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Maryland, State Military Reservation, 301 Old Bay Lane, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 21078-4094
 

ZIP Code

21078-4094
 

Solicitation Number

W912K6-15-Q-0054
 

Archive Date

10/30/2015
 

Point of Contact

Julianne S. Hitch, Phone: 410-942-8476
 

E-Mail Address

ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil
(ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

ATTACHMENT A Price Evaluation Synopsis: General Automotive Repair This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in combination with Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being required and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W912K6-15-Q-0054 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this procurement is 811111, General Automotive Repair, with a small business size of $7M. This acquisition is being solicited as a 100% Small Business (SB) Set-Aside. Contract Type: This is a Requirements contract with indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ contract). Delivery/Task orders issued from this IDIQ contract will be firm-fixed price orders. CLIN Structure: See Paragraph 3.2.1 Requirement: MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF VEHICLES UNDER 9000 LBS GVWR Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall provide the following information: (1) Completed Standard Form 1449 (Attachment); (2) Pricing including price lists (Paragraph 3.2.1) and quantity discounts; and (3) Technical and past performance statements. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered as referenced in Paragraph 3.1.3. 1. General Conditions 1.1 The Contractor's unconditional acceptance of this Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, including all terms and conditions herein shall be considered binding upon the delivery of the first order placed hereunder by a Contracting Officer. Failure of the Contractor to comply with any of the terms and conditions or the schedules or any order placed hereunder may be cause for the immediate termination of this contract. 1.2 Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary and at the required frequency, unless otherwise stated in the scope of work, to perform maintenance and repair of vehicles under 9000 lbs GVWR. 1.3 Performance Period. Period of performance for maintenance and repair of vehicles will be three years. Contract awarded will incorporate a base year and two (2) option years. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-9, "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)." Maximum period of performance will be January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018. Base year and option years will be for a period of twelve (12) months each. 1.4 Dollar Estimate of Contract. The annual dollar estimate of the delivery/task orders for this contract is $50,000. Based on accounting data extracted during the calendar years of 2012 and 2013, the monthly minimum order was $1000 and maximum was $12,000. The Contractor should note that the annual quantity of vehicles repaired could substantially change due to future fluctuations of MDARNG vehicle inventories. 1.5 Government Price Charged. The final unit price of repaired vehicles charged to the MDARNG will incorporate all charges for parts, labor, consumables, HAZMAT disposal, administration, overhead, profit, etc. Any contractor price changes will be adjusted to reflect general market cost conditions for all product categories in effect as of the delivery date. Prices in the contract are fixed prices to include parts and labor for the contract period. If the Contractor is aware of a large price increase in advance, the USP&FO Contracting Officer should be immediately notified. The Contractor should reference FAR 52.216-4, "Economic Price Adjustment - Labor and Material." At the request of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may be required to provide periodic automotive repair industry pricing information. No pricing changes are effective without written approval of the contracting officer. 1.5.1 The Contractor's prices shall be as low as, or lower than those charged the Contractor's most favored customer, in addition to the actual discount allowed the Government. 1.6 Ordering Instructions. Ordering of vehicle maintenance and repairs will be placed by the Contracting Officer or designated representative(s) from the USP&FO and MDARNG State Surface Maintenance Office (SSMO). The term "designated representatives" implies authorized contracting and logistical personnel from the USP&FO and SSMO. Orders can be placed by use of hard copy pre-printed delivery order form, telephonically, and/or electronic transmission. The MDARNG will deliver vehicle to contractor's facility for maintenance/repair. Contractor will return the vehicle upon completion of maintenance/repair. 1.7 Inspection and Acceptance. 1.7.1 Inspection and Acceptance. Inspection and acceptance of vehicles will be at destination. SSMO personnel shall be responsible for accepting and rejecting vehicles as they are delivered. All vehicles must be inspected and approved by the SSMO's authorized Government representative before final acceptance can be made. 1.7.2 Rejection Procedures. In the event that a vehicle is rejected, delivery tickets (invoices) will be annotated as to repairs(s) rejected. If after inspection and acceptance of vehicles, the repairs are determined unacceptable, the SSMO reserves the right to have the repairs reworked by the Contractor at no additional cost. 1.7.2.1 Invoices shall reflect only those items accepted by the receiving official at the delivery destination. 1.7.2.2 The individual receiving vehicles shall accept or reject repairs before signing the delivery invoice. Failure to promptly inspect, accept, or reject repairs shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility, nor impose liability on the ordering facility for nonconforming maintenance or repairs. 1.8 Invoice Procedures. The Contractor will furnish invoices twice a month on each vehicle repaired or serviced. Minimum task order is at least three (3) vehicles, not to exceed 10 vehicles per month. Contact information, detailed invoicing procedures, and workflow applicable to work performed will be provided upon award. Payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) should be issued within fifteen (15) to thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice. Payments issued in accordance with FAR 32.9 Prompt Payment. 1.8.1 The Department of the Army (DA) utilizes the Wide Area Work Flow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) System. The WAWF-RA is designed to automate commercial invoices and Government receiving reports in a web-based paperless environment. 1.8.2 The Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports using WAWF, in one of the following electronic formats that WAWF accepts: Electronic Data Interchange, Secure File Transfer Protocol, or World Wide Web input. Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet at https://wawf.eb.mil/. 2. Contract Specifications. 2.1 Maintenance and Repair: The Contractor shall be liable for the well-being of all vehicles while they are in the possession of the Contractor. Contractor shall disassemble, diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, reassemble and run operational checks on components of these systems following instructions contained in technical manuals, and provide a written estimate to include labor cost and a parts list, and a timeframe for the work to be completed to the Government for all vehicles that require repair or service within three business days. The Government shall validate and approve the estimate before the service or repair is begun. Types of services include but are not limited to: a. Oil and Filter Change b. Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement - every 25,000 Miles or OEM recommended service interval, whatever is less (Or if Needed) c. Coolant Flush if Needed d. Lubrication Service e. Fuel Filter Replacement f. Air Filter Replacement g. PCV Valve Replacement h. (Diesel) Inspect Glow Plug System (Replace Components if Needed) i. (Gas) Inspect Ignition System, Spark Plugs, Wires, Cap, Rotor, Coil Packs (Replace Components if Needed) j. Inspect Belts (Replace if Needed) k. Inspect Hoses (Replace if Needed) l. Inspect Brakes (Replace if Needed) m. Inspect Tires (Replace if Needed) n. Inspect Lights (Replace Bulbs if Needed) o. Inspect Wiper Blades (Replace if Needed) p. Inspect Exhaust System (Replace if Needed) q. Inspect Transfer Case if Equipped (Add Fluid if Needed, Replace Seals if Needed) r. Inspect Differentials (Add Fluid if Needed, Replace Seals if Needed) s. Inspect All Glass & Mirrors (Repair or Replace if Needed) t. Inspect Steering and Suspension Components (Replace if Needed) u. Align Front End if Needed v. Service Wheel Bearings w. Report all Body Damage or Excessive Rust 2.2 Over and Above: The contractor shall provide a written estimate to include labor cost, a parts list, and a timeframe for the work to be completed to the Government for any major repairs or maintenance. Major repairs or maintenance include but are not limited to, engine repair/replace, transmission repair/replace, axle repair/replace, etc. The Government shall validate and approve the estimate before the service is begun. Contractor's invoice shall be submitted as a "no charge" or list the charge for any diagnostic services resulting in a vehicle that is determined not repairable. 2.2.1 Contractor shall remove and replace engine assemblies, disassemble gasoline and diesel engines, inspect and replace such parts as pistons, cylinder sleeves, piston rings, valves, bearings, piston pins, gaskets, gears, etc. 2.2.2 Contractor shall remove, repair, or replace transmission units, including such parts as clutches, differentials, brakes, steering mechanisms, hoists, lifts, power take-off and other equipment components. 2.2.3 Contractor shall repair and adjust fuel and ignition systems, clean, repair, adjust or replace such parts as fuel pumps, injectors, spark plugs, distributors, generators, magnetos, voltage regulators, switches, speedometers, batteries and wiring. 2.2.4 Contractor shall troubleshoot, repair and overhaul major components and systems such as differentials, transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emissions control systems and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel and other assemblies. 2.3 In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 3020.37 Continuation of Essential DOD Contractor Services during a Crisis, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services during a crisis does not apply to this effort as determined by the FC/FD. 2.4 Services Timeframes: 2.4.1 Provide Estimate: within 3 business days. 2.4.2 Perform Repair or Maintenance: within 5 business days of approved estimate, unless otherwise negotiated with the Government. 2.5 Personnel. 2.5.1 Contract Manager. Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The contract manager or alternate shall be available to meet with the government as required during the hours of 0700-1600. 2.6 Quality Control Plan. Within 30 calendar days after contract award, the contractor shall develop and provide to the Contracting Officer and SSMO a Quality Control Plan. 3. Firm's Evaluation Criteria. 3.1 Basis for Award. 3.1.1 All proposals will be evaluated against the factors set forth below. Each factor will be rated separately. 3.1.2 The MDARNG will award a contract to the most qualified firm that can deliver all required maintenance and repairs as indicated in paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2. Firms specializing in delivery of specific automotive categories; e.g., tire repair and replacement, etc,. shall not be considered during the evaluation process. Multiple awards will not be considered for this contract. 3.1.3 In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offereors - Commercial Items," firms interested in completing a technical proposal for this solicitation must furnish supporting documentation based on the following selection criteria: 3.1.3.1.1 Sampling of Repair Service Pricing (see paragraph 3.2) 3.1.3.1.2 Firm's Technical Capability (see paragraph 3.3) 3.1.3.1.3 Firm's Past Experience/Performance (see paragraph 3.4) 3.1.3.1.4 Firm's Quality Performance Initiatives (see paragraph 3.5) 3.1.4 Failure to submit any of the above documentation may render your proposal as non-responsive. 3.2 Price Evaluation. Due to format issues see Attachment A to this solicitation to provide sample pricing with your offer for evaluation. 3.2.1 The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will make a general price evaluation on the Contractor's product listing to include other price related factors. Other price related factors include rebates, coupons, monetary discounts based on monthly volume delivery and any other price related factor that may be favorable/beneficial to the MDARNG. 3.2.2 Distribution and minimum order fees are not applicable to this requirements contract. 3.2.3 Any "prompt payment" discount offered shall not be considered in the evaluation. 3.3 Firm's Technical Capability. 3.3.1 Firm should submit qualifications statements and/or resumes on key personnel, e.g. firm's president, chief executive officer, program manager, etc. 3.3.2 Technical capabilities of your firm to include any comments/enclosures about business practices, customer relationships, quality control, health and safety standards, and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence certifications. 3.4 Past Performance/Experience. 3.4.1 Number of years in business. 3.4.2 Key personnel experience. 3.4.3 List of federal, state, military and/or commercial clients (both pervious and current) to include address and points of contract. 3.4.4 Awards, achievements, or other forms of recognition by the industry. 3.5 Quality Performance Initiatives. 3.5.1 The SSEB will evaluate "quality customer service" items. 3.5.2 Documentation submitted by the firm should include: 3.5.2.1 Directory of products and services available to the MDARNG during the term of contract. 3.5.2.2 Describe your firm's computer technology and how it can benefit the MDARNG in terms of economics, invoicing, delivery, and quality management of the maintenance program. 3.5.2.3 How will the MDARNG be notified of dramatic price increases on certain repair parts in the market and is the firm willing to offer substitutes for these items, i.e. third-party versus OEM. 3.5.2.4 What other benefits, in terms of economics and quality, can the firm offer to the MDARNG? 3.6 Evaluation Factors (Selection Criteria). 3.6.1 Proposal evaluation is an assessment of the proposal and the offeror's ability to perform the prospective contract successfully. The Contracting Officer will evaluate each factor separately using an appropriate rating method. Each selection criteria will be weighed equally. A post-award debriefing may be requested by unsuccessful offerors. 3.6.2 Based on each firm's overall ranking (in case of ties), a final evaluation may be required. The final evaluation will consist of a formal presentation by the firm to the CONTRACTING OFFICER. The same evaluation criteria will apply in determination of the most qualified firm for award. 3.6.3 This is not a public bid opening. If necessary, any proposal discussion will be conducted in confidence with each firm 3.7 Applicable Clauses: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es). www.acquisition.gov www.farsite.hill.af.mil The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sep 2006) -- Alternate I OCT 1995 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct APR 2010 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011 52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAR 2015) Alternate I OCT 2014 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items DEC 2014 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment - Standard Supplies JAN 1997 52.216-21 Alt I Requirements (Oct 1995) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards OCT 1995 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.223-5 Alt I Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) Alternate I MAY 2011 52.226-6 Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations MAY 2014 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-23 Alt I Assignment of Claims (May 2014) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.232-37 Multiple Payment Arrangements MAY 1999 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation APR 1984 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-Price) APR 2012 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.209-7002 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control By A Foreign Government JUN 2010 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism DEC 2014 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate--Basic (Nov 2014) NOV 2014 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-Basic (Nov 2014) NOV 2014 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables. Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means-- (1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules). Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). (b) The offeror ( ) has ( ) does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000. (c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information: (1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions: • In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. • In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more. (iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in-- (A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or (B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000. (iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision. (2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence. (d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7). (End of provision) 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014) (d) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (e) 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; (iv) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (v) 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 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 or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers: (a) 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; and-- (1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or (2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or (3) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received. (ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer. (g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978. (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites: (i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/). (ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). (iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com). (3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-- (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS +4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. (l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing (1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award; (5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of provision) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2015) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509). ____ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (July 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ___ (5) [Reserved] ___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). ___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). X (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (July 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). ____ (10) [Reserved] ____ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). _ ____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3. ____ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4. ____ (13) [Reserved] X (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). ____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011). ____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011). ____ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ____ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. ____ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. ____ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ____ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ____ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ____ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ____ (iv) Alternate III (OCT 2014) of 52.219-9. ____ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). ____ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ____ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ____ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f). ____ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (July 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). ____ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (July 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). ____ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (July 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). X (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O. 3126). X (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). X (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246). X (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014)(38 U.S.C. 4212). X (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). ____ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (July 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). X (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ____ (ii) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ____ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) ____ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ____ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ____ (36) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014)+(E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ____ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-13. ____ (37)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ____ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. ____ (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ____ (39)(i) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ____ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. X (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513). X (41) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). X (42) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. ____ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3. ____ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3. ____ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3. ____ (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). X (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). X (45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). ____ (46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150 ____ (47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ____ (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ____ (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (July 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (July 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). X (52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). X (54)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ____ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) _____(1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). _____ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). _____ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). _____ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). _____ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). _____ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). _____ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). _____ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) (E.O. 13658). ` X (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). _____ (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). (v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xi) _____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). _____ (B) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). (xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.) (xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013). (xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) (E.O. 13658). (xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xviii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract resulting from this Solicitation. (End of provision) 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995) (a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $100.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract. (b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor: (1) Any order for a single item in excess of $100,000; (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $200,000; or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 5 business days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above. (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above. (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 business days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source. (End of clause) 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995) (a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. (b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum". The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum". (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the end of the contract's Period of Performance, date TBD at time of award. (End of clause) 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days. (End of clause) 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 4years. (End of clause) 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 30 SEPTEMBER 2015. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 30 SEPTEMBER 2015, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Protest to the independent review authority shall be filed with either the Office of the Chief Council or the Contracting Officer: Office of Chief Counsel ATTN: NGB Protest Decision Authority 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway Jefferson Plaza 1: Suite 11300 Arlington, Virginia 22202-3231 FAX (703) 607-3684 or 3682 OR Protest to the Contracting Officer shall be filed at: USPFO for Maryland ATTN: Julianne Hitch 301 Old Bay Lane Havre de Grace, MD 21078-4003 FAX (410)942-8458 Email julianne.s.hitch.civ@mail.mil (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO. (End of provision) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (End of provision) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (End of clause) 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of provision) 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) 252.209-7997 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW-DOD APPROPRIATIONS (DEVIATION 2013-O0006) (JAN 2013) (a) In accordance with section 101 (a) (3) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (Pub. L. 112-175) none of the funds made available by that Act for general appropriations for DoD may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, unless the agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) 252.216-7006 ORDERING (MAY 2011) (a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the contract schedule. Such orders may be issued from 30 September 2015 through 30 June 2019 [dates to be adjusted based on award date]. (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control. (c)(1) If issued electronically, the order is considered ``issued'' when a copy has been posted to the Electronic Document Access system, and notice has been sent to the Contractor. (2) If mailed or transmitted by facsimile, a delivery order or task order is considered ``issued'' when the Government deposits the order in the mail or transmits by facsimile. Mailing includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery services. (3) Orders may be issued orally only if authorized in the schedule. (End of Clause) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization. Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system. (b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-- (1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and (2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site. (d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/. (e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol. (f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order: (1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s). 2 IN 1 (2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer. TBD (3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system. Routing Data Table* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pay Official DoDAAC TBD Issue By DoDAAC TBD Admin DoDAAC TBD Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code TBD Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) TBD Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request. (5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the "Send Additional Email Notifications" field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system. ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil (g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact. To be provided at time of award (2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988. (End of Clause) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor(s) which are equally weighted shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Past Performance and Price. Past Performance: The Offeror shall submit a list of up to three (3) similar type government or commercial contracts awarded within the past two (2) years. Offerors will be evaluated and determined to be acceptable with an overall satisfactory performance eon similar contracts/projects completed. Price: Offerors shall provide completed pricing for CLINS 0001-0024 and cost breakdowns. The price proposed shall include all costs to meet all of the requirements of this solicitation. The Offeror's quotation will be evaluated to determine if prices for individual items are fair and reasonable. In evaluating the Price Factor, the Government will perform an evaluation to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the proposed prices in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 (b). Technical: The Government will evaluate other relevant criteria, but NOT limited to: The offeror ability to meet the requirements. BASIS FOR AWARD: A single award will be made to the lowest priced Offeror that has submitted a quotation that is determined to technically acceptable by the Government. The Government will evaluate quotations for acceptability, without consideration of tradeoffs among cost and non-cost factors. The factors and standards establishing the requirements of acceptability that meets or exceeds the Government technical specification. The award will be made on the basis of initial quotations without discussions (although the right to conduct discussions, if necessary, is reserved). Offerors are therefore cautioned that each initial quotation should contain the Offeror's best terms. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 5152.246-5000 Standard Commercial Warranty (PEO-STRI) (SEP 2006) (a) The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection" clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable material and/or services listed in the Schedule. (b) The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its offer. The warranty covers a period of _________ days for each repair. (Offeror is to insert number.) The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Attendance of the pre-bid teleconference, September 16th 2015 at 3:00PM EST is highly encouraged to ensure understanding of the requirement. Attendance request must be sent to ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil. Additional information will be provided once attendance has been requested and confirmed. Quotations are due by 3:00PM EST, 23 September 2015 Quotations shall be e-mailed or delivered USP&FO Contracting Division Point of Contact Contracting Division at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil Contracting Office Address USP&FO For Maryland, Purchasing & Contracting Division, 301 Old Bay Lane, State Military Reservation, Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078-4094. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via electronic mail to ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil and shall include the solicitation number in the subject line. The questions received after the above referenced deadline may not be answered prior to quotation submission. The Government does not anticipate that the closing date for receipt of offers will be extended. 3.7.1 Firms/Offerors must submit a sampling of their current (typical) repair service & price listing, (including labor and parts) no later than the proposal due date. Sampling should include the following list of items: (see 3.2)
 

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