Water treatment - Chlorine Dioxide system maintenance & Chlorine Dioxide dosage system
(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 using the format found at FAR Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for evaluation and solicitation for commercial items and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
Contracts for the acquisition of commercial items are subject to the policies in other parts of the FAR. When a policy in another part of the FAR is inconsistent with a policy in this part, this part 12 shall take precedence for the acquisition of commercial items.
(ii) This solicitation numberAPHIS-PPQ-17-805137 is being issued as a, request for quotation (RFQ)
(iii) In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.252-2 (Feb 1998);The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the following website (s)
https://www.acquisition.gov/
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agarbase/index.html
(iv) This requirement is not being issued as a Small Business Set set-aside in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-6. (Nov 2011) In accordance with Agricultural Acquisition Regulation ( AGAR )452.219-70 (NOV 1996) Size Standard and NAICS Code Information :
The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation is listed below:
NAICS Code 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
(v) List of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure
Monthly service for water treatment - Chlorine Dioxide system maintenance & Chlorine Dioxide dosage system operation at the USDA APHIS PPQ Facilities & Operations, Moore Air Base in Edinburg, TX.
The period of performance is for twelve months and 4 possible twelve month option periods
Lines items 001 - 005 (SEE ATTACHMENT_1_APHIS-PPQ-17-805137)
Pricing shall include all costs necessary to accomplish the services in the statement of work (including but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative, profit, insurance, transportation, labor hours, equipment and supplies)
(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired.
Firm Fixed Priced Contract to provide monthly service for water treatment - Chlorine Dioxide system maintenance & Chlorine Dioxide dosage system operation at the USDA APHIS PPQ Facilities & Operations, Moore Air Base in Edinburg, TX. Pricing shall include all costs necessary to accomplish the services in the statement of work (including but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative, profit, insurance, transportation, labor hours, equipment and supplies). The period of performance is for twelve months and 4 possible twelve month option periods
Objective: Chlorine Dioxide has proved economical and effective when treating water high in ammonia or organic nitrogen and in the destruction of phenol-based causing compounds. Chlorine Dioxide is a primary disinfectant and is effective against viruses, bacteria and protozoa.
4.-Chlorine Dioxide system maintenance. Chlorine Dioxide dosage system operation.
4.1 System check up
• Batch system
• Chlorine flow settings (lbs/day)
• Water pressure to generator
• Eductor GPM
4.2 Preventive maintenance
• Water booster pump
• Chlorine Dioxide solution pump
• Chlorine/Chlorite flush line
• Vacuum test for chlorite tubing
4.3 Event-base maintenance and resolution
• Clean/change chemical supply filter
• Change Eductor seals
• Clean/replace seals on inlet water flow meter
• Check/change seals on remaining components of generator make-up board
• Test Batch tank safety float
• Check alarms and safety solenoids
• Check Batch tank level control settings
• Check operation o all manual valves
• Manually actuate chlorite auto valve and lubricate plug
• Change auto valve seals
• Vacuum test of chlorine tubing. Any loss of vacuum
• Clean Inlet water strainer basket
• Inspect remaining components on batch board
4.4 Verify Generator efficiency
Performed a Chlorine Dioxide Titration
5. - Chemical Supply
Chemical supply of 25% Sodium Chlorite. 55 gallon drums.
6. - Additional Info:
• Manufacturer of the current equipment - Époque systems
• Chemicals currently used to manufacture ClO2 at the site - Sodium Chlorite and Chlorine Gas
• ClO2 production rate equipment currently provides - Batch system 5 lbs./ Day
Safety and Security:
• The USDA-APHIS-PPQ-RMS in Edinburg, TX is a secure facility. Contractors must be escorted at all times while on site. Contractors must provide photo ID and sign in/sign out when entering/leaving the facilities at all times.
• The entry of privately owned vehicles into Moore Air Base requires a valid Texas Driver's License.
• The vendor shall assure that applicants are prescreened for background, drug use, etc. and may be asked to provide documentation thereof.
• Moore Airbase is a drug/weapons free workplace.
(vii) Location for Services:
USDA APHIS PPQ Facilities & Operations
Bldg 6407, Moore Air Base
22675 N Moorefield Road
Edinburg TX 78541
In accordance with FAR 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.
Site visits are at the discretion of the facility. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
Please contact the facility to find out what days they will be receiving vendors so that the proper security arrangements may be made.
Gabriel Lopez
Distribution Facility Specialist
Moore Air Base (FMS)
Edinburg Texas
W: 956-205-7608
C: 956-207-9594
Email: Gabriel.Lopez@aphis.usda.gov
PLEASE CHECK location address and be sure transportation cost is feasible. There will be no reimbursement for transportation or communication costs for this location.
1. Inspection and acceptance is in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(a)
2. Invoice Processing and Payment.
NO ALTERNATE PAYMENT TERMS ACCEPTED
Payment is 30days After Receipt of Supplies or Services and upon acceptance of proper invoicing in accordance with Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903)
USDA uses the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic submission and tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payment information to its suppliers of goods and services: Enroll at https://ipp.gov. The IPP is a government-wide secure web-based invoice processing service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS).
Upon contract award, you will receive a notification of your one-time enrollment requirement in an automatic invoice payment notification system available through IPP. This one-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services.
Contractors must submit invoices and attach all supporting documentation as required within 5 business days of completion of services provided. Supporting documentation include ,for example; maintenance inspection checklist, timecard for labor, travel receipts etc.. The COTR will review the supporting documents before approving invoices in IPP, if supporting documentation is not provided the invoice will be rejected. IPP will issue a notification to contractor that they must submit supporting documentation and resubmit the invoice.
Please see
https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm
and Submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
Enroll at https://www.ipp.gov/
IPP is a secure, web-based system that manages government invoicing.
3. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is a tax exempt agency. (Exempt from state and Federal tax) Tax ID Number : 41-0696271. Tax Exempt # 4700
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (Oct 2015)
(ix) EVALUATION: In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (2) Evaluation-Commercial Items.
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.
(x) offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, (Oct 2016) Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (see pages#3 - 15 on Attachment_1 APHIS-PPQ-17-805137)
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, (May 2015) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, (Nov 2016) Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (NOV 2016)
(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 (Nov 2015)
(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).
__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (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 (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (5) [Reserved].
__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (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. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 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]
(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 (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) 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. 657 f).
(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (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 (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).
X (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
X (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).
X (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (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 (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (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) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.
__ (39)(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.
__ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.
X (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).
__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
X (45) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
__ (46)(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.
__ (47) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
X (48) 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).
__ (49) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
__ (50) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (51) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (52) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
__ (53) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
X (54) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (55) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (56) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (57) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (58)(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).
X (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 2015).
__ (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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (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 $700,000 ($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 (Sept 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) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (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)
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). Alternate I (Mar 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 (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).
(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
(xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (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)
The following clauses and provisions also apply to this acquisition
FAR Clause 52.232-40 (Dec 2013) Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors applies to this acquisition .
FAR Clause 52.204-18(Jul 2016) Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.
FAR Clause 52.225-25 (Oct 2015) Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications
FAR Clause 52.237-2 (Apr 1984) Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.
FAR Clause 52.247-21(Apr 1984) Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage.
FAR Clause 52.217-8 (Nov 1999) Option to Extend Services. (full txt)
FAR Clause 52.217-9 (Mar 2000) Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (full txt)
AGAR Clause 452.237-74 (FEB 1988) KEY PERSONNEL (full txt)
AGAR Clause 452.211-5 (FEB 1988) Period of Performance.
FAR Provision 52.212-1 (Oct 2015) Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.
FAR Provision 52.204-16 (Jul 2015) Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.
FAR Provision 52.204-7 (Oct 2016) System for Award Management
Far Provision 52.204-17(Jul 2016) Ownership or Control of Offeror.
Far Provision 52.204-20 (Jul 2016) Predecessor of Offeror. (full txt)
(xiii) Warranty
Implied Warranty - The Government's post award rights contained in 52.212-4 are the implied warranty of merchantability, the implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose and the remedies contained in the acceptance paragraph.
Additional Warranty - : Explain all details of the warranty. If an extended warranty is available explain details of extended warranty including price and availability after initial warranty expires. The Offeror 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 right 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 contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with this response.
(xiv) This requirement has no DPAS rating. Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DFAS) does not apply as this acquisition is not in support of an approved national defense, emergency preparedness, or energy program.
(xv) The date, time quotes are due is: 12/19/2016 at 4pm (MT)
Questions regarding this requirement are to be submitted no later than 12/08/2016
Please return to:
Carol Dingess
Email: Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov
Mailing Address:
Attn: Carol Dingess
Sol# APHIS-PPQ-17-805137
Contract Specialist
USDA/ APHIS/MRPBS/AAMD
2150 Centre Avenue
Building B (MS -2E20)
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Ph# 970-494-7360
Fax# 970-472-1897
Attn Carol Dingess (2E20)
(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation.
Same as (xv)
Carol R. Dingess, Contracting Officer, Phone 970-494-7360, Fax 970-472-1897, Email carol.dingess@aphis.usda.gov
