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R -- Scientific Editing and Preparation of Army Research Institute Reports and Planning Documents for Publication (Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences)

Notice Date: 3/24/2015
Notice Type: Modification/Amendment
NAICS: 561410 — Document Preparation Services
Contracting Office: ACC-APG - RTP, ATTN: CCAP-SCR, Research Triangle Park Contracting Division, P.O. Box 12211, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2211
ZIP Code: 27709-2211
Solicitation Number: W911NF-15-Q-0001
Response Due: 4/6/2015
Archive Date: 5/23/2015
Point of Contact: Maria D. Nelson, (919) 541-4992
E-Mail Address: ACC-APG - RTP
(maria.d.nelson.civ@mail.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business
Description: Responses to questions submitted in reference to this solicitation (questions submitted through 24 March 2015) have been provided as a modification to this announcement (scroll down to the end of this synopsis/solicitation and click on the 'Additional Documentation' hyperlink). The combined synopsis/solicitation below may be viewed and downloaded as a PDF file attached to this announcement. For the PDF copy, scroll down to the end of this synopsis/solicitation and click on the 'Additional Documentation' hyperlink. W911NF-15-Q-0001 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR PART 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. [Request for Quote (RFQ) Number]: W911NF-15-Q-0001 [This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-80, 2 March 2015.] [North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS)]: 561410 Document Preparation Services [Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)]: This acquisition is a set-aside for EDWOSB. For program and eligibility requirements, please visit https://www.sba.gov/content/women-owned-small-business-program. If you will be submitting a proposal under this solicitation, please ensure that you complete the mandatory four steps cited on the website homepage. [4 Steps to Participate in the WOSB/EDWOSB Program]: 1.Read the WOSB Federal Contract program regulations in the Federal Register and the WOSB Compliance Guide (PDF copies are available on the WOSB website). 2.Register and represent your status in the System for Award Management (SAM) as WOSB or EDWOSB. 3.Log onto Small Business Administration's General Login System (GLS). Obtain an account now if you don't already have one. 4.Go to the WOSB program repository (through GLS) and upload/categorize all required documents. Detailed information and instructions for the completion of these four steps are provided on the WOSB website, https://www.sba.gov/content/women-owned-small-business-program. [Eligibility Requirements for EDWOSBs]: 1.Meet small business size standard for applicable NAICS code 2.At least 51% unconditionally and directly owned by women who are U.S. citizens 3.The woman must manage the day-to-day operations 4.The woman must make the long-term decisions for the business 5.A woman must hold highest officer position 6.The woman must work at the business full-time during normal working hours 7.No minimum amount of time the business has been operational 8.Personal net worth (assets minus liabilities) is less than $750,000.00 excluding: -Ownership in business and primary personal residence -Income reinvested or used to pay taxes of business -Funds reinvested in IRA or other retirement account -Transferred assets within two years if to or on behalf of immediate family member for select purposes 9.Adjusted gross income average over three years is $350,000.00 or less, excluding income reinvested or used to pay taxes of business 10.Fair market value of assets is $6 million or less, excluding funds reinvested in IRA or other official retirement account [Contract Line Items (CLINs)]: Base Year (12 Months) CLIN 0001 Scientific Editing and Preparation of Army Research Institute Reports and Planning Documents for Publication Option Year 1 (12 Months) CLIN 1001 Scientific Editing and Preparation of Army Research Institute Reports and Planning Documents for Publication Option Year 2 (12 Months) CLIN 2001 Scientific Editing and Preparation of Army Research Institute Reports and Planning Documents for Publication [Performance Work Statement]: U.S. ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) quote mark Scientific Editing and Preparation of Army Research Institute Reports and Planning Documents for Publication quote mark PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform scientific editing and preparation of Army Research Institute reports and planning documents for publication as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the purchase order. 1.2 BACKGROUND: Developing, writing, and publishing technical reports and planning documents are key aspects of the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) mission. Preparation of these reports and documents for publication by ARI requires quick turnaround professional editing similar to that found in professional journal and book publishing companies. A professional editor must be able to assist in all phases of the editorial process from scientific and technical editing of content, version control, compliance with applicable regulations and editorial standards, and preparation of a camera-ready document for publishing. 1.3 OBJECTIVES: The primary purpose is to award a twelve (12) month Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order with two (2) option years to edit, integrate, format, and prepare ARI reports and planning documents for publication by ARI. The purchase order will be awarded as a Performance-Based Services Acquisition in accordance with FAR 37.6 (see Table 1 for the metrics that will be applied to the Contractor's performance). 1.4 SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide services for scientific editing, integrating, formatting, and preparing ARI reports and planning documents for publication by ARI. Scientific editing includes a contextual review of the report to ensure that it meets the scientific community's standards for clarity and content. 1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) months after the date of award plus two (2) option years. 1.6 GENERAL INFORMATION: 1.6.1 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: ARI requires a highly experienced writer-editor who has extensive experience editing behavioral science based research reports, journal articles, book chapters, and books written to conform to the American Psychological Association (APA) style. Additionally, extensive experience editing For Official Use Only (FOUO) sensitive reports and other written materials for a military audience is required. 1.6.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor's performance under this purchase order in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). 1.6.3 GOVERNMENT REMEDIES: The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of the purchase order. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or re-performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or re-performance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.The Contracting Officer shall follow FAR 52.212-4, quote mark Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items quote mark for a Contractor's failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services. 1.6.4 HOURS OF OPERATION/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: 1.6.4.1 Approximately 150 full workdays (8-hour workdays) are estimated per year, beginning with the effective date of the purchase order and ending twelve (12) months later. The primary place of performance will be at the Contractor's facility. 1.6.4.2 Minimal travel is anticipated. A kick-off meeting will be held at ARI Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA. 1.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: No security clearance is required. 1.7.1 Antiterrorism/Operations Security (AT/OPSEC): a. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 30 calendar days after the contract start date. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. b. The Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes. DoD Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12): During the initial contract performance/kick-off meeting or during the first communications with the Contractor at the onset of the contract performance period, the Government and Contractor shall ensure that the Contractor understands all requirements of DoD Homeland Security Presidential Directive- 12 (HSPD-12). Screening of Non-CAC Eligible Contractors: The Contractor must screen employees who are not eligible to be issued a Common Access Card (CAC) prior to those employees obtaining access to a DoD installation or facility. The screening must comply with AR 190-13 Paragraph 8-2.c. and DTM 09-012 Paragraph 2.b.4. as follows: Army Regulation 190-13 Paragraph 8-2.c. (Screening and Vetting Personnel Records): A check of records through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III) is the Army minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors. The FBI permits the use of NCIC III for vetting visitors to ensure the security of military installations. DTM 09-012 Paragraph 2.b.4.(22 April 2014): The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) holders vetting, adjudication, and issuance process is comparable to the NACI and/or National Agency Check with Law and Credit or, when implemented, OPM Tier I standard, and shall be considered identity proofed. c. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities (e.g., the local military police). This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days after the contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. d. The Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall follow ARI Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures/policies as provided by the COR. e. Per Army Regulation 530-1, Operations Security, Contractor employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The online training is available at http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec. f. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. 1.8 POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government. 1.9 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the purchase order ; perform inspections necessary in connection with purchase order performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the purchase order ; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. 1.10 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: The Contractor shall provide a purchase order administrator who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The purchase order administrator shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all purchase order matters. 1.11 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. 1.12 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING REQUIREMENT: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor will report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this purchase order. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. (1)Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; (2)Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3)Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4)Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5)Actual direct labor hours (including sub-contractors); (6)Actual direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors); (7)Total payments (including sub-contractors); (8)Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9)Estimated data collection cost; (10)Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11)Locations where the contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12)Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13)Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor will provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each Government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor's systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site listed above. PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the Contractor PWS - Performance Work Statement Quality Assurance - Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) - An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance Quality Control - Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement PART 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, & SERVICES 3.1 GENERAL: The Government shall provide the materials and/or services listed below: 3.1.1 ARI Regulation 70-3 3.1.2 Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Sixth Edition) 3.1.3 Defense Automated Printing Service guidelines 3.1.4 Defense Technical Information Center guidelines 3.1.5 Draft hard copy and/or electronic manuscript and file in MS Word for each report 3.1.6 Set of special, written instructions for each report PART 4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES 4.1 GENERAL: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government furnished in Part 3, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this PWS. 4.2 FACILITY CLEARANCE: N/A PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS 5.1 BASIC SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide services for: 5.1.1 Initial Project Planning Meeting: There shall be a meeting between the Contractor and the COR within 2 weeks of the effective date of the purchase order. The purpose of this meeting shall be to exchange any information necessary for performance under the purchase order. 5.1.2 The Contractor shall pick up or receive by e-mail the text of a report or other document along with the set of special instructions from ARI's Research Unit Technical Publications Specialist for editing, integrating, and formatting. 5.1.3 The Contractor shall scientifically edit, integrate, and format reports, following ARI Regulation 70-3 (Preparing and Submitting Scientific and Technical Manuscripts and Other Documents for Publication), which incorporates the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition, or using any other format selected by the COR. 5.1.4 The Contractor shall submit the edited and formatted report to ARI for review and approval by the ARI Technical Lead and/or peer-reviewers. 5.1.5 Following the peer review process, the Contractor shall submit the final report containing all edits and addressing peer reviewer comments as necessary to ARI for review and approval by the ARI Technical Lead and/or designated persons. 5.1.6 The Contractor shall make changes identified by the ARI Technical Lead, prepare a camera-ready document for submission to DAPS and DTIC, and deliver the final product to the ARI Technical Lead and ARI Technical Publications specialist. The final, approved product shall be furnished in electronic format following the guidelines of the Defense Automated Printing Service (DAPS) and the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 5.1.7 The Contractor shall include the number of reports received from each ARI Technical Publications Specialist in a given month and the status of each report being edited in the monthly report that is provided to the COR. 5.1.8 The Contractor shall hold quarterly in-progress reviews (IPRs) with the COR via telephone or in person if it is determined by the COR an in-person meeting is necessary. Additional meetings and discussions can also take place as mutually agreed upon by the contractor and COR. 5.1.9 For all draft reports, the Contractor shall provide 1 copy of the report as an MS Word file and 1 copy of the report as a PDF file. For all finalized reports, the Contractor shall provide 1 copy of the report as a MS Word file, 1 copy of the report as a PDF file, and 1 copy of the report in an appropriate camera-ready format (e.g., Adobe InDesign). Unless specifically instructed to do otherwise by the COR, all reports are to be prepared according to ARI Regulation 70-3 (Preparing and Submitting Scientific and Technical Manuscripts and Other Documents for Publication), which identifies the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition, as the basic format for all ARI reports. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor submit a draft final or final copy that needs copy editing. The Government will be allowed 15 working days for each review of an initial-draft or review-draft technical document and to notify the Contractor of approval or recommended changes to be made in the final documents. In the event that the Government exceeds the amount of time set forth herein for review, approval, and/or recommending changes in the draft, the Contractor shall be allowed 1 additional day, at no additional cost to the Government, for each day of such delay for delivery of the final report in final form, providing that in the event the Government causes such delay, the Contractor shall request an extension in writing from the Contracting Officer. 5.1.10 Due Dates for Deliverables: Each report or manuscript will be assigned a delivery due date that will be determined separately per report or manuscript at the time of initial submission to the Contractor for editing, integrating, formatting, and other document preparation tasks as specified in this Performance Work Statement. Delivery times will vary per report or manuscript due to factors such as the technical complexity of the content, volume of the content, and the required formatting. PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS 6.1 Publications applicable to this PWS include the following: ARI Regulation 70-3 Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Sixth Edition) Defense Automated Printing Service guidelines Defense Technical Information Center guidelines [Offeror Quote Preparation & Submission Instructions]: Offerors submitting quotes under this solicitation must submit a response package which includes the technical and pricing information cited below: A)TECHNICAL INFORMATION: 1. Understanding of the tasks cited in the Performance Work Statement 2. Detailed work plan which addresses how the Offeror proposes to accomplish each of the prescribed tasks 3. Proposed delivery schedule (i.e., turn-around time on edited versions of research reports) 4. Staffing plan, indicating specific personnel with resumes included 5. Past performance (cite current or recent customers, including Government customers, for which you have provided document preparation services similar to the services being requested in this solicitation); the Government may contact these past performance references as part of past performance evaluation. B)PRICING INFORMATION: 1. Labor categories to be used for the effort 2. Total number of hours to be used for any labor category 3. Schedule reflecting the quantity of proposed labor hours and their respective hourly rates 4. Complete listing of all other direct costs, including travel, reproduction costs, fee, etc. RESPONSE PACKAGE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Must be prepared per the following format instructions (excluding illustrations, tables, and required forms) - Page Size - 8 x 11 inches Margins - 1 inch Spacing - Single Font - Times New Roman, 12 Point Must not exceed 10 pages in length (the cover page, table of contents, key personnel resumes, and pricing information are not included in the 10-page limit) Must be submitted in electronic MS Word or Adobe PDF format Must include ARO Form 51 (Cover Page) and ARO Form 52 (Disclosure Statement Form); these forms may be accessed at http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm. Under the 'Business' section, select 'Broad Agency Announcements' and then 'Forms- BAA.' For item 2 of the ARO Form 51, select 'Human Rsch & Eng.' The complete response package, to include the technical information, pricing information, and cover page must be combined into one electronic file. Must include the signature of the authorized institutional representative E-MAIL SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS Proposals shall be e-mailed directly to usarmy.rtp.aro.mbx.baa@mail.mil with a courtesy copy to maria.d.nelson.civ@mail.mil. All submissions must include 'ARI W911NF-15-Q-0001' in the subject line. Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation Provisions: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. For this acquisition, paragraph (a) of this provision reads as follows: This acquisition will be conducted pursuant to FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following factors will be used for evaluation of the quotes A)Capabilities for editing and preparing behavioral and social science reports and technical documents B)Experience interacting with researchers to (1) refine technical documents (research reports, information papers, etc.) and (2) describe research findings to a broad range of specific audiences C)Understanding and experience with behavioral and social science research reports and technical documentation D)Past performance on similar service requirements E)Price 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, applies to this acquisition. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) clauses also apply to this acquisition: 52.202-1Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5Covenant Against Contingent FeesMAY 2014 52.203-7Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010 52.203-17Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower RightsAPR 2014 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUL 2013 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-19Incorporation by Reference of Representations and CertificationsDEC 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment AUG 2013 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans JUL 2014 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUL 2014 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification AUG 2013 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification APR 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act APR 1984 52.225-13Restrictions on Certain Foreign PurchasesJUN 2008 52.225-25Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and CertificationsDEC 2012 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement DEC 2007 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-17 Interest 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 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-2Service of ProtestSEP 2006 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 ApplicableLaw for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price APR 1984 52.243-7Notification of ChangesAPR 1984 52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability-Services FEB 1997 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-Price) APR 2012 52.252-2Clauses Incorporated by ReferenceFEB 1998 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies DEC 2008 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-0004Line Item Specific: By Fiscal YearSEP 2009 252.204-7000 Disclosure of InformationAUG 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country DEC 2014 252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities FEB 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 252.232-7006Wide Area Workflow Payment InstructionsMAY 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.209-7998 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CONVICTION OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW (DEVIATION 2012-O0007) (MAR 2012) (a) In accordance with section 514 of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that it is [ ] is not [x ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months. (End of Provision) 252.209-7999 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION 2012-O0004) (JAN 2012) (a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012,(Pub. L. 112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ___ ] is not [x] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ___ ] is not [x] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of Provision) [Questions Regarding Solicitation]: Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed to the Army Contracting Command (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Research Triangle Park Division point of contact: Ms. Maria D. Nelson, (919) 541-4992 maria.d.nelson.civ@mail.mil Responses to questions will be posted to FedBizOpps as amendments to this solicitation. [Due Date and Time for Quotes]: Quotes are due no later than 5:00 PM EDT on 6 April 2015.
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