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SOLICITATION NOTICE

58 -- POWER AMPLIFIER - NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

Notice Date: 8/18/2014
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 31, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, Maryland, 21226-5000, United States
ZIP Code: 21226-5000
Solicitation Number: HSCG40-14-R-60746
Archive Date: 9/9/2014
Point of Contact: Ronald Almond, Phone: 410-762-6451, Erin Dugan, Phone: 410-762-6725
E-Mail Address: ronald.almond@uscg.mil, erin.t.dugan@uscg.mil
(ronald.almond@uscg.mil, erin.t.dugan@uscg.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: JOTFOC BARCODING INSTRUCTIONS OMBUDSMAN NOTICE This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement will be satisfied using Commercial Procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR 13. Solicitation Number HSCG40-14-R-60746 has been assigned to this procurement and all correspondence regarding this acquisition shall reference this number. This solicitation and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-76, effective 25 Jul 2014. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 334290 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Commercial Items. The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), CPD3/SSD, intends to award a firm fixed-price Contract for the purchase of sixty (60) each, PA-2220A, POWER AMPLIFIER (1KW), NSN 5895-01-504-8373, Part Number 270-2695-020. The PA-2220A, POWER AMPLIFIER (1KW) is part of the URG-III HF Communications System. The URG-III HF Communications Systems are used at all U.S. Coast Guard Communications Master Stations and Communications Stations. The Government does not have access nor can it provide the technical data necessary to produce the required part. The Government anticipates that a non-competitive contract shall be awarded to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Rockwell Collins, Inc., as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. It is the Government's belief after thorough market research, that Rockwell Collins, Inc. is the only known source that can manufacture these power amplifier assemblies in accordance with OEM design specifications, drawings, technical data, material requirements, and standards, ensuring compatibility and interchangeability with the URG-III HF Communications System. Drawings, specifications and technical data are proprietary to the OEM and cannot by furnished by the Government. Concerns that have the expertise and required capabilities to provide the PA-2220A, power amplifier (1KW), NSN 5895-01-504-8373, Part Number 270-2695-020 are invited to submit an offer, demonstrating their capabilities in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this synopsis/solicitation. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to: Ron Almond, Contract Specialist, Email address: ronald.almond@uscg.mil and must include the following information: (a) PRICING: Complete Attachment I, Schedule of Supplies Place of Delivery: U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center 2401 Hawkins Point Road Bldg. 88, Receiving Room Baltimore, MD 21226-5000 Contract No. * *To be furnished at time of award. Preparation for Delivery shall be in accordance with the following: NOTE: Failure to prepare for shipment any item and/or mark all packages, boxes, etc., as indicated above may result in rejection of the shipment and return of the shipment at the contractor's expense. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS PACKAGING EACH ITEM, AS DEFINED BY ITS UNIT OF ISSUE, MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED IN ITS OWN CONTAINER. (THE SHIPPING CONTAINER SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL SPECIFICATION ASTM-D3951-98.) THE ITEM SHALL FIT IN THE CONTAINER AND SHALL BE FITTED WITH SUFFICENT BLOCKING TO PREVENT SHIFTING DURING SHIPPING AND HANDLING. SHIPPING CONTAINERS (MEETING REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE) SHALL BE USED. PRESERVATION THE PRESERVATION SHOULD BE ELECTROSTATICALLY PROTECTED.. (THE PRESERVATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL SPECIFICATION TYPE III CLASS OF 2 OF MIL-B-817050C.) MARKINGS EACH CONTAINER OR BOX SHALL BE MARKED WITH ITEM NAME, STOCK NUMBER, MFG PART NUMBER, CAGE CODE, CONTRACT NUMBER, QUANTITY OF SAME ITEMS PACKED IN THE SAME SHIPPING CONTAINER, AND DATE IN PRINTED BLACK BLOCK LETTERS. (THE MARKINGS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL SPECIFICATION MIL-STD 129P.) BARCODING Specification number D-000-100 REV G, dated 02/06, entitled "Bar Coding for U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center Material." (Attachment II) Marking of Warranted Items: Pursuant to the requirements of FAR 46.706(b)(5), the Contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered, or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies, of the existence of the warranty. Markings may be brief but should include (i) a brief statement that the warranty exists, (ii) the substance of the warranty, (iii) its duration, and (iv) who to notify if the supplies are found to be defective. The contractor's trade practice in warranty marking is acceptable if sufficient information is presented for supply personnel and end users to identify warranted supplies. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are incorporated : Note: This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions and 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. The full text of a provision or clause may also be accessed electronically at the following link: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Apr 2014) tailored in accordance with FAR 12.302(a); Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: 1) Paragraph (b) Submission of offers - The offeror shall be the OEM or an authorized dealer for Rockwell Collins, Inc. Authorized dealers shall submit documentation/certification as an authorized agent for the OEM as part of their proposal package. Offers submitted by other than the OEM shall include complete and current technical and engineering data (i.e. salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics) or data verifying that the required equipment has been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or OEM in the past. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal and shall be submitted within 5 calendar days from the date this notice is posted. The Government does not intend to pay for any information that is submitted. Additional Provisions: 2) FAR 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, Alternate IV (Oct 2010) (a) Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not required. (b) The offeror shall submit other than certified cost and pricing data that is sufficient to support their proposal. Such data includes: 1) a price breakdown for all labor, materials, fees, and overhead for each CLIN, 2) information on prices at which the same or similar services and supplies have been previously provided in the commercial market, 3) supplier quotes, and/or 4) published price lists/labor rates, in order to facilitate the Government's evaluation of price reasonableness. 3) Commercial Small Business Subcontracting Plan - In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, a Commercial Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required to be submitted with the Proposal. Additionally, an SF-294 and SF-295 shall be submitted annually by 30 September via eSRS, www.esrs.gov. Evaulation: This is a sole source requirement for OEM parts as defined by FAR 6.302-1. Only one proposal is anticipated; therefore, a best value analysis using lowest price technically acceptable or trade-off procedures is not appropriate. Evaluation will consist of a review for: 1) Technical acceptability against the solicitation. 2) An acceptable past performance record. 3) Fair and reasonable pricing as supported by other than certified cost and pricing data. One fixed-price contract will be made as a result of this solicitation. The Government intends to award without discussions with the offeror unless the Contracting Officer determines that discussions are necessary. 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. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2014)-(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2012) Offerors shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror HAS completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror HAS NOT completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. Additional FAR and HSAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated as Attachment 3. The closing date and time for receipt of offers is August 25, 2014, 12:00 pm EST. All responsible and responsive sources are invited to submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. Companies shall provide a valid DUNS, be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, and shall provide the company Tax Identification Number (TIN) with their proposal. Attachment I Schedule of Supplies Contract Line Items Nos. (CLIN): CLIN 0001 NSN: 5895-01-504-8373, PA-2220A, POWER AMPLIFIER (1KW), Rockwell Collins, Inc., Part Number 270-2695-020, QTY: 12 EA Required Delivery Schedule: 30 Calendar days from receipt of order Offeror Proposed Delivery Date:________________ Unit Price: ________________ Total Price: ______________ CLIN 0002 - 0005 NSN: 5895-01-504-8373, PA-2220A, POWER AMPLIFIER (1KW), Rockwell Collins, Inc., Part Number 270-2695-020, QTY: 48 EA Required Delivery Schedule: 60 Calendar days from receipt of order Offeror Proposed Delivery Schedule:________________ Unit Price: _________________ Total Price: _______________ Pricing is requested on an FOB Destination basis, with shipping included in the unit price. If proposing FOB Origin shipping terms, offerors shall include estimated shipping costs with their proposal. The Government requires delivery of supplies on or about the required delivery date. The offeror's proposed delivery time shall be included with their proposal. If a proposed delivery time is not provided, the required delivery time shall apply. &emsp; Attachment III CLAUSES FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (May 2014) is incorporated by reference. The following addenda apply: a. Invoicing Requirements: Submit invoices electronically to: http://www.fincen.uscg.mil/secure/web_invoices_cgyard.htm or via mail to: USCG Coast Guard Finance Center, P.O. Box 4122, Chesapeake, VA 23326, or Fax to 757-523-5900. Mark For: Contract Number (as provided at time of award). b. Payment Terms: The Government's normal payment terms are NET 30; however, Offerors may propose discounts for prompt payment. c. Inspection and Acceptance: Final inspection and acceptance shall take place at destination after verification of preservation, packaging, and marking requirements and confirmation of no damage during transit. Inspection Requirements a. The Contractor is responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements. b. The Contractor shall provide certifications of successful standard production tests and/or inspections in accordance with the commercial warranty and commercial standards. The certificate shall be packed in the box with each unit, one per shipment. A copy of the certificate(s) shall be forwarded to the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226 ATTN: Ron Almond, Contract Specialist. FAR Clause 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. (Jul 2014) (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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (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, 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.] _X__ (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 (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509). ___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 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 (Jul 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 (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). ____ (10) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Public Law 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161). ___ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (13) [Reserved] ___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business 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. _X__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). _X__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2013) (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 (July 2010) 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)). _X__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ___ (21) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (22) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (23) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (24) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f). _X__ (25) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). ___ (26) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). ___ (27) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). _X__ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X__ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O. 13126). _X__ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X__ (31) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). _X__ (32) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veteran (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X__ (33) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X__ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X__ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). ___ (36) 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.) ___ (37) (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.) ___ (38) (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. ___ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (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 (Jun 2014) (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). _X__ (43) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). ___ (44) (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. ___ (45) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _X__ (46) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). ___ (47) 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. 2303 Note). ___ (48) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (49) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (50) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (51) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X__ (52) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (53) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (54) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (55) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (56) (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) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.). ___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ___ (3) 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). ___ (4) 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). ___ (5) 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). ___ (6) 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). ___ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). ___ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). ___ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 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 (May 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) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-17, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (viii) 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. (ix) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (x) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (xi) 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.) (xii) 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) (xiii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013). (xiv) 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). (xv) 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. (xvi) 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) FAR Clause 52.203-17 - Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2013)(DHS - USCG DEVIATION 14-01) a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the enhancement of whistleblower protections for Contractor employees established at 10 U.S.C. 2409 by section 827 of the NDAA for FY2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and FAR 3.908. (b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 10 U.S.C. 2409, as described in section 3.908 of the FAR. (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold. (End of clause) FAR Clause 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 _____. [insert regulation name] (48 CFR _____) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) FAR Clause 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) (a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor. (b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act. (c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items. (End of clause) FAR Clause 52.246-15 -- Certificate of Conformance. (Apr 1984) (a) When authorized in writing by the cognizant Contract Administration Office (CAO), the Contractor shall ship with a Certificate of Conformance any supplies for which the contract would otherwise require inspection at source. In no case shall the Government's right to inspect supplies under the inspection provisions of this contract be prejudiced. Shipments of such supplies will not be made under this contract until use of the Certificate of Conformance has been authorized in writing by the CAO, or inspection and acceptance have occurred. (b) The Contractor's signed certificate shall be attached to or included on the top copy of the inspection or receiving report distributed to the payment office or attached to the CAO copy whencontract administration (Block 10 of the DD Form 250) is performed by the Defense Contract Administration Services. In addition, a copy of the signed certificate shall also be attached to or entered on copies of the inspection or receiving report accompanying the shipment. (c) The Government has the right to reject defective supplies or services within a reasonable time after delivery by written notification to the Contractor. The Contractor shall in such event promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected supplies or services at the Contractor's expense. (d) The certificate shall read as follows: I certify that on ______ [insert date], the ____ [insert Contractor's name] furnished the supplies or services called for by Contract No._____ via ____ [Carrier] on ________ [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification (part number), and are in the quantity shown on this or on the attached acceptance document. Date of Execution: _____________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Title: _________________________________________ FAR Clause 52.247-34 -- F.o.b. - Destination. (Nov 1991) (a) The term "f.o.b. destination," as used in this clause, means -- (1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier's conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee's facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and (2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee's wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggyback") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for "heavy or bulky freight." When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarded for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee. (b) The Contractor shall -- (1) (i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements; (2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading; (3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract; (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract; (5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and (6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery. (End of Clause) HSAR 3052.212-70 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO DHS ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2012) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The provision or clause in effect based on the applicable regulation cited on the date the solicitation is issued applies unless otherwise stated herein. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: (a) Provisions. _X___3052.219-72 Evaluation of Prime Contractor Participation in the DHS Mentor Protégé Program. (b) Clauses. _X___3052.205-70 Advertisement, Publicizing Awards, and Releases. _X___3052.219-70 Small Business Subcontracting Plan Reporting. _X___3052.219-71 DHS Mentor Protégé Program. _X____3052.219-72 Evaluation of prime contractor participation in the DHS mentor protégé program _X___3052.242-72 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. _X___3052.247-72 F.o.B. Destination Only. (End of clause) HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for `at least 80 percent' each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)- (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held- (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain stock disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) Stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to an acquisition described in section 835(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (2) Plan deemed in certain cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain transfers disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special rule for related partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of clause) &emsp; Attachment IV PROVISIONS FAR Provision 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 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 proceeding 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 (2) The total value of all current, active orders including 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: (i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. (ii) 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)
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