Boiler Refractory Replacement
General Information
Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation Number: FA2550-18-T-2000
Classification Code: J035 - Maintenance and Repair of Service and Trade Equipment
NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50 CONS, Base Support Flight, 210 Falcon Parkway, STE 2116, Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2116, UNITED STATES
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) against FA2550-18-T-2000 for the replacement of boiler refractory cones at Schriever AFB.
(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95 effective January 19, 2017, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2017-0127.
(iv) This proposed acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
(v) The proposed acquisition consists of the following Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINs):
CLIN 0001 - Qty 2 Ea, Fabricate and install new burner refractory cones in Boilers #3 & #4 in Building 600 the Central Plant located at Schriever Air Force Base.
(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired.
The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, parts, equipment, travel, and labor necessary to perform replacement of the burner refractory cones on boilers #3 (three) and #4 (four) in building 600 the Central Plant located at Schriever Air Force Base (SAFB).
See Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement
(vii) Period of Performance:
30 Days After Date of Contract
F.O.B. point shall be Destination
Delivery Location: Schriever AFB, 80912 Bldg 600
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 is supplemented per following addenda: Contractor shall submit their quotation on company letterhead stationary, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, unit price, and overall total price, a technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, size of business, acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments.
Far 52.212-1 is further supplemented by the addendum to the provision located in the full text section of this solicitation.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items shall be used. This acquisition will be evaluated as a Commercial Item and the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive offeror whose technically acceptable quote conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. To be eligible for award, the offeror must have no active debarments, suspensions, or exclusions. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.
(x) Provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items applies and to that end offerors must ensure that the representations and certifications have been completed in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items on the ORCA website (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx).
(xi) Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items June 2016 Deviation. See full text below.
(xiii) Contract Financing arrangements and warranty requirements will not apply to this acquisition.
(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating will not apply.
(xv) ) Responding offerors shall include quotations and descriptive literature with their response to allow the Government to make a complete evaluation and appraisal of the offering format is required for your quote. ALL QUOTES ARE DUE BY FOUR PM, MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME (4:00 PM MST) Monday, 23 October 2017.
Any late offers will be deemed non-responsive and not considered eligible for award.
For details regarding the preparation, format, and content of a quote, refer to the addendum to FAR 52.212-1, located at the top of the full text section.
(xvi) The site visit onto Schriever AFB is scheduled for 9:00 AM Mountain Standard Time (MST), 18 October 2017. We will meet at the Visitor's Center, Bldg 15, prior to the site visit. Each offeror is permitted no more than two (2) representatives for the site visit. Offerors need to RSVP by phone or email with the number of representatives attending the site visit, and their full names no later than 10:00 AM MST 17 October 2017. The RSVP contact is A1C Ross Duval, Contracting Specialist at 719-567-3807, ross.duval@us.af.mil.
(xvii) The Point of Contact for this acquisition is A1C Ross Duval, (719) 567-3807, or TSgt Crapser (719) 567-3439. Quotes must be emailed to ross.duval@us.af.mil or karla.crapser@us.af.mil.
CPCS Maintenance Attachment List
Attachment: Description: Date:
#1 Performance Work Statement (PWS) 12/07/2016
#2 Wage Determination 12/30/2016
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The following clauses will apply:
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sep 2006) -- Alternate I OCT 1995
52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. DEC 2014
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JAN 2017
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017
52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003
52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999
52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016
52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards MAY 2014
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015
52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 DEC 2015
52.232-1 Payments APR 1984
52.232-11 Extras APR 1984
52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management JUL 2013
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013
52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004
52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation APR 1984
52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011
252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
ADDENDUM to FAR Provision 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS
I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
A. These instructions provide general guidance for preparing quotes, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the quote. Throughout this section, the term "offeror" includes subcontractors, teammates and/or joint venture partners. The offeror's quote must include all data and information requested, and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered non-responsive, and therefore ineligible for award. The offeror shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Request for Quote (RFQ) and shall describe how the offer will satisfy the requirements stated in the PWS. This is a continuation of the solicitation provision FAR 52.212-1.
B. Offerors must understand that current Federal and Defense Regulations require the use of the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide-Area Work Flow (WAWF) Invoicing System. A vendor must be registered in these systems prior to award of the contract otherwise successful offeror may be considered non-responsive if the attainment of these registrations delays award of the contract.
C. All required clause fill-ins and pricing information must be received or the offeror will be excluded from any further action on this acquisition. One (1) copy of the full package must be received by the closing date of the solicitation.
D. Send only unclassified written/typed quotes (electronic is acceptable).
E. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions and representations and certifications. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.
F. Mailing Information: If you choose to mail your quote, it shall reflect the following information on the address label:
(1) Address indicated in subparagraph (I) below
(2) Solicitation number: FA2550-18-T-2000
(3) The legend "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO ATTN: 50 CONS/LGCB" address label
G. Submit one (1) copy of your quote in accordance with this Quote Preparation Instructions, to arrive at the office specified in subparagraph (I) below as follows:
(1) PART I - Price Quote
(2) PART II - Technical Quote
H. Delivery Options and Addresses:
(1) Mailing Instructions: PART I (Price Quote) and PART II (Technical Quote) must be delivered to:
A1C Ross Duval
50 CONS/LGCB
210 Falcon Parkway Suite 2116
Schriever AFB, CO, 80912-5006
Phone: 719-567-3807
(2) Hand Delivery Instructions: Due to Schriever Air Force Base mail security processes, the Contracting Officer cannot guarantee that mailed quotes will be received by the quote deadline. Hand delivered quotes will be accepted until the quote deadline and arrangements can be made with the Contracting Specialist to pick up the quotes at the Schriever AFB
(3) Electronic versions can be emailed to: ross.duval@us.af.mil or karla.crapser@us.af.mil. Offeror must request verification of receipt.
II. SPECIFIC PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
A. PART I - PRICE PROPOSAL
1. The offeror must submit an overall fully loaded rate per year via firm-fixed price.
2. Complete the Quote Schedule. In doing so, the offeror agrees to the contract terms and conditions as written in the SOLICITATION along with the attachments.
3. The offeror shall complete all necessary fill-ins and certifications required by this solicitation and only submit those pages. Ensure compliance with the on-line representations and certifications (ORCA) requirements in SAM. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/)
B. PART II - TECHNICAL
1. Offerors must submit their technical approach to meeting the Performance of Work Statement (PWS). This should entail the offerors management approach to meeting the requirements of the PWS. The technical portion will be graded on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
2. Offerors are cautioned to submit sufficient information to ensure a proper technical evaluation. The technical approach shall not exceed 15 pages.
(End of Addendum)
52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means-
(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity; or
(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of
code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.
(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:
Immediate owner CAGE code:
___
Immediate owner legal name: ___
(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)
Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:
[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.
(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or
controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:
Highest-level owner CAGE code:
___
Highest-level owner legal name:
___
(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)
(End of provision)
52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (JUL 2016)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--
(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity; or
(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of
code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.
Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.
Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.
(b) The Offeror represents that it [____] is or [____] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.
(c) If the Offeror has indicated "is" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):
Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark "Unknown").
Predecessor legal name: ____.
(Do not use a "doing business as" name).
(End of provision)
52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)
(a) Definitions. Inverted domestic corporation and subsidiary have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).
(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic
corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.
(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that--
(1) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an inverted domestic corporation; and
(2) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.
(End of provision)
52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A
FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)
(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not 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, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or
(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 an 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; and
(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)
52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)
(a) 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 factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) 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.
(End of provision)
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2
BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: Award will be made to the vendor that has the lowest price technically acceptable. Offeror's technical quote will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability, if found to be technically acceptable no further evaluations will be conducted. In addition, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. By submission of its offer, the offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements. This includes the terms and conditions, representations and certifications, technical requirements, and funds in the solicitation and all attachments. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined non-responsive and thereby excluded from any further consideration. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:
A. PRICE QUOTE
1. Offerors will be evaluated on their entire contract price inclusive of options as indicated in paragraph (2) of this provision.
2. Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
B. TECHNICAL QUOTE
1. Offerors must submit with their quote their technical approach for meeting the requirements of the Performance of Work Statement (PWS). This should entail the offerors approach to meeting the requirements of the PWS. The technical portion will be graded on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
2. Offerors are cautioned to submit sufficient information to ensure a proper technical evaluation.
3. Communication conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors will not constitute discussions and the contracting officer reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposal revisions. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.
(End of Addendum)
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (JAN 2017)
(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) 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.
(b)
(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(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 (Oct 2015) (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 (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(viii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(x) 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.
(xi) X52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xii) X (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627).
(xiii) 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.)
(xiv) 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)
(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015).
(xvi) X 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).
(xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).
Note to paragraph (b)(1)(xvi): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.
(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016).
(xix) 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).
(xx) 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.
(xxi) 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)
52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern--
(1) Means a small business concern--
(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.
(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).
Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.
Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--
(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--
(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and
(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.
Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern--
(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.
Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern--
(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and
(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.
(b)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.
(2) The small business size standard is $15.0M.
(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
(c) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern. (2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.
(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.
(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--
(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and
(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the
representation in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ --.] Each
WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.
(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--
(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and
(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the
representation in paragraph (c)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ --.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall
submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.
(6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.
(7) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.
(8) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--
(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and
(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(8)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___ --.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.
(d) Notice.
(1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.
(2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall-
(i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;
(ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and
(iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.
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52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)
In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.
THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION
Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits
Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Mechanic -- $24.45
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52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract 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 until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
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52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)
Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
(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/
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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/
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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 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
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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 Combo
(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.
F3R3D0
(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*
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Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF
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Pay Official DoDAAC F03000
Issue By DoDAAC FA2550
Admin DoDAAC FA2550
Inspect By DoDAAC
Ship To Code
Ship From Code
Mark For Code
Service Approver (DoDAAC) F3R3D0
Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) F3R3D0
Accept at Other DoDAAC
LPO DoDAAC
DCAA Auditor DoDAAC
Other DoDAAC(s)
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(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.
ross.duval@us.af.mil
david.barnett@us.af.mil
anthony.koehler@us.af.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.
For questions regarding WAWF invoicing, please contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.
(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.
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5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016)
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses of Center/MAJCOM/DRU/AFRCO/SMC ombudsman/ombudsmen]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
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5352.242-9001 COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CACs) FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (NOV 2012)
(a) For installation(s)/location(s) cited in the contract, contractors shall ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel who meet one or both of the following criteria:
(1) Require logical access to Department of Defense computer networks and systems in either:
(i) the unclassified environment; or
(ii) the classified environment where authorized by governing security directives.
(2) Perform work which requires the use of a CAC for installation entry control or physical access to facilities and buildings.
(b) Contractors and their personnel shall use the following procedures to obtain CACs:
(1) Contractors shall provide a listing of personnel who require a CAC to the contracting officer. The government will provide the contractor instruction on how to complete the Contractor Verification System (CVS) application and then notify the contractor when approved.
(2) Contractor personnel shall obtain a CAC from the nearest Real Time Automated Personnel Identification Documentation System (RAPIDS) Issuing Facility (typically the local Military Personnel Flight (MPF)).
(c) While visiting or performing work on installation(s)/location(s), contractor personnel shall wear or prominently display the CAC as required by the governing local policy.
(d) During the performance period of the contract, the contractor shall:
(1) Within 7 working days of any changes to the listing of the contract personnel authorized a CAC, provide an updated listing to the contracting officer who will provide the updated listing to the authorizing government official;
(2) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days of a change in status for contractor personnel who no longer require logical or physical access;
(3) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days following a CACs expiration date; and
(4) Report lost or stolen CACs in accordance with local policy/directives.
(e) Within 7 working days following completion/termination of the contract, the contractor shall return all CACs issued to their personnel to the issuing office or the location specified by local policy/directives.
(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.
(End of clause)
Ross C. Duval, Contracting Specialist, Phone 7195673807, Email ross.duval@us.af.mil
