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SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- HVAC Industrial Water Treatment - Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Notice Date: 8/24/2016
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC - Hanscom, 9 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, 01731, United States
ZIP Code: 01731
Solicitation Number: F2B3AQ6181A001
Archive Date: 9/27/2016
Point of Contact: Emerald Peoples, Phone: 7812250181, Alissa Turner, Phone: 7812550187
E-Mail Address: emerald.peoples@us.af.mil, alissa.turner@us.af.mil
(emerald.peoples@us.af.mil, alissa.turner@us.af.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: Bid Schedule Performance Work Statement (PWS) Wage Determinations Combined Synopsis Solicitation Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for HVAC Water Treatment Contract Specialist: Lt Emerald Peoples PCO: Alissa Turner 1. 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 additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. ***NOTE*** All instructions, templates and formats contained herein shall explicitly be adhered to; otherwise, a quote is determined to be incomplete and shall not be considered for award. 2. Solicitation Number: F2B3AQ6181A001 3. This Synopsis/Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) 4. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-89 5. A notice regarding any set-aside: Total Small Business Set Aside 6. NAICS Code: 238220 7. Small Business Size Standard: $15M 8. Statement regarding the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, if applicable: N/A 9. Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLINs) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): (See Attached Bid Schedule) CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. (CLIN) SUPPLIES/SERVICE QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: 0001 Provide all labor, tools, equipment etc necessary to travel to Hanscom AFB, MA and perform reoccurring sampling and testing of the industrial water systems for the period 26 Sept 2016 to 25 Sept 2017. Open Tower (1201, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 0002 Closed Loop Hot water treatment (1152, 1305, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1538, 1604, 1607, 1612, 1614-1, 1614-2, 1618, 1624, 1630, 1728) 12 MO $ - 0003 Steam System Treatment (1201) 12 MO $ - 0004 Closed Loop Chilled Water Treatment (1201, 1305, 1423, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1511, 1600, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 0005 Coupons 23 EA $ - 0006 Training plant operators and creating binder 1 EA $ - Total CLINS 0001-0006 $ - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: 1001 Provide all labor, tools, equipment etc necessary to travel to Hanscom AFB, MA and perform reoccurring sampling and testing of the industrial water systems for the period 26 Sept 2017 to 25 Sept 2018 Open Tower (1201, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 1002 Closed Loop Hot water treatment (1152, 1305, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1538, 1604, 1607, 1612, 1614-1, 1614-2, 1618, 1624, 1630, 1728) 12 MO $ - 1003 Steam System Treatment (1201) 12 MO $ - 1004 Closed Loop Chilled Water Treatment (1201, 1305, 1423, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1511, 1600, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 1005 Coupons 26 EA $ - 1006 Training plant operators and creating binder 1 EA $ - Total CLINS 1001-1006 $ - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: 2001 Provide all labor, tools, equipment etc necessary to travel to Hanscom AFB, MA and perform reoccurring sampling and testing of the industrial water systems for the period period 26 Sept 2018 to 25 Sept 2019 Open Tower (1201, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 2002 Closed Loop Hot water treatment (1152, 1305, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1538, 1604, 1607, 1612, 1614-1, 1614-2, 1618, 1624, 1630, 1728) 12 MO $ - 2003 Steam System Treatment (1201) 12 MO $ - 2004 Closed Loop Chilled Water Treatment (1201, 1305, 1423, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1511, 1600, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 2005 Coupons 26 EA $ - 2006 Training plant operators and creating binder 1 EA $ - Total CLINS 2001-2006 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: 3001 Provide all labor, tools, equipment etc necessary to travel to Hanscom AFB, MA and perform reoccurring sampling and testing of the industrial water systems for the period of 26 Sept 2019 to 25 Sept 2020 Open Tower (1201, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 3002 Closed Loop Hot water treatment (1152, 1305, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1538, 1604, 1607, 1612, 1614-1, 1614-2, 1618, 1624, 1630, 1728) 12 MO $ - 3003 Steam System Treatment (1201) 12 MO $ - 3004 Closed Loop Chilled Water Treatment (1201, 1305, 1423, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1511, 1600, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 3005 Coupons 26 EA $ - 3006 Training plant operators and creating binder 1 EA $ - Total CLINS 3001-3006 $ - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: 4001 Provide all labor, tools, equipment etc necessary to travel to Hanscom AFB, MA and perform reoccurring sampling and testing of the industrial water systems for the period of 26 Sept 2020 to 25 Sept 2021 Open Tower (1201, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 4002 Closed Loop Hot water treatment (1152, 1305, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1538, 1604, 1607, 1612, 1614-1, 1614-2, 1618, 1624, 1630, 1728) 12 MO $ - 4003 Steam System Treatment (1201) 12 MO $ - 4004 Closed Loop Chilled Water Treatment (1201, 1305, 1423, 1426, 1427, 1435, 1510, 1511, 1600, 1607, 1612, 1624, 1630) 12 MO $ - 4005 Coupons 23 EA $ - 4006 Training plant operators and creating binder 1 EA $ - Total CLINS 4001-4006 $ - 10. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Utilizing the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Corrosion Protection Specifica-tions, as well as contractor specified chemicals, the contractor will sample, test, analyze, treat, and conduct post treatment testing/assessment of the Hanscom Air Force Base HVAC industrial water for the systems listed in the PWS. The contractor shall ensure that the water treatment service they provide conforms to the manufacturer's equipment specifications and the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please see attached PWS for detailed information. 11. Date of delivery / Period of Performance: 26 Sept 2016 - 25 Sept 2017 26 Sept 2017- 25 Sept 2018 26 Sept 2018 - 25 Sept 2019 26 Sept 2019 - 25 Sept 2020 26 Sept 2020 - 25 Sept 2021 12. Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA 13. FOB Point: DESTINATION 14. Attachments: a) Performance Work Statement b) Bid Schedule c) Service Contract Act Wage Determinations 15. The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: 2nd Lt Emerald Peoples @ emerald.peoples@us.af.mil, 781-225-0181 16. Additional Information: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may make a request through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. Be advised that all interested parties must be registered as a small business in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Business Search Database under the proper NAICS Code in order to receive an award. If you are not registered, you may self-certify through the SBA website at http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm. IAW DFARS 252.232-7003(b)(1) all invoices shall be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://wawf.eb.mil/. (Procedures and POC's specific to this contract will be added to the contract). 17. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items 1. BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD This FAR Part 12 acquisition is being set-aside 100% for small business in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b) under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238220. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (FAR 15.101-2) to the Offeror that is determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR 9.103. Only proposals that are evaluated as Technically Acceptable will be evaluated for Price. The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to enter into discussions if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Therefore, it is particularly important that each Offeror provide its best offer. Proposals shall be reviewed to determine whether they conform to the formal requirements of the solicitation. Failure to respond or follow the instructions regarding the organization and content of the proposal volumes and the provisions listed herein may result in the Offeror' s proposal being eliminated from further consideration for award. The Offeror must complete and provide representations and certifications with the proposal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Mar 2015). In accordance with FAR 15.304(c)(iii), Past performance will not be considered as an evaluation factor for this RFP. Prior to any award being made, the awardee must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. The Government reserves the right to make one, more than one, or no award whatsoever under this solicitation. 2. GENERAL INFORMATION a. Contact - The Contract Specialist (CS) is the primary point of contact for this acquisition. Address any inquiries or concerns to: 2LT EMERALD PEOPLES AFLCMC/PZIB 16 Eglin St. Building 1604 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2107 E-Mail: emerald.peoples@us.af.mil The Contracting Officer (CO) is the secondary point of contact: ALISSA TURNER AFLCMC/PZIB 16 Eglin St. Building 1604 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2107 E-Mail: Alissa.Turner@us.af.mil b. Site Visit - A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, 30 August 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Contact 2LT Emerald Peoples at emerald.peoples@us.af.mil prior to Monday, 29 August 2016 at 1:00 P.M. EST to register for the site visit and gain access to the base. All Vendors must be pre-registered to attend. All questions shall be submitted in writing to the HAFB representative before Wednesday, 31 August 2016 at 3:00 P.M. EST, and answers will be posted to FBO no later than the close of business on 2 September 2016. c. Offers are due on or before Monday, 12 September 2016 at 12:00 P.M. EST. Offers shall be emailed to emerald.peoples@us.af.mil. Do not post offers to FedBizOpps. Please request read receipt on all submitted quotes. d. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s) - Funds are presently available for this effort. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors The following is to be added to FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (b): a) Please provide the following documentation in your technical quote: IAW PWS Paragraph 4.9: Subfactor 1: The contractor shall be National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) or Association of Water Technologies (AWT) certified, and shall stipulate their certification in their response. Subfactor 2: Service Engineer's assigned to HAFB water treatment sight resume: Resume must include a minimum of an Associate's Degree in industrial chemistry, engineering, or water treatment, and a minimum of two years combined experience in industrial water treatment, plant corrosion control, steam boiler operations and chilled water systems. Subfactor 3: The supervisor shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in industrial chemistry, engineering, or water treatment, and a minimum of five years combined experience in industrial water treatment, plant corrosion control, steam boiler operations and chilled water systems. b.) Please provide the following documentation for your price quote: Bid Schedule. NOTE: The aforementioned documentation is required for a quote to be considered technically acceptable for contract award. (End of Provision) 18. The Following Provisions Are Incorporated By Full Text: 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) (Tailored) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical 2. Price Note: Para. (a) has been tailored IAW FAR 12.602(a) (see Addendum) In accordance with FAR 15.304(c)(iii), Past Performance will not be an evaluation factor for this solicitation. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process per FAR 15.101-2. Only those proposals that are evaluated as Technically Acceptable will be evaluated for Price. (b) Options: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) Addendum to 52.212-2(a) Evaluation - Commercial Items EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD Initially, Technical Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis assigning ratings of Acceptable or Unacceptable using the ratings and descriptions below: TECHNICAL FACTOR EVALUATION Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation Technical Proposals will be evaluated against the following Technical Subfactors IAW PWS Paragraph 4.9: Subfactor 1: The contractor shall be National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) or Association of Water Technologies (AWT) certified, and shall stipulate their certification in their response. Subfactor 2: The Service Engineer's assigned to HAFB water treatment system sight resume: Resumes must include a minimum of an Associate's Degree in industrial chemistry, engineering, or water treatment, and a minimum of two years combined experience in industrial water treatment, plant corrosion control, steam boiler operations and chilled water systems. Subfactor 3: The supervisor shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in industrial chemistry, engineering, or water treatment, and a minimum of five years combined experience in industrial water treatment, plant corrosion control, steam boiler operations and chilled water systems. All technical subfactors are of equal importance. Technical Proposals must be evaluated as Acceptable for all technical subfactors to be considered Technically Acceptable. PRICE FACTOR EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD Next, only Proposals that are evaluated as Technically Acceptable will be evaluated for price. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. Award will be made to the lowest priced, Technically Acceptable proposal in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 to the contractor who is deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. (End of Provision) 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. 19. The Following Provisions Are Incorporated By Reference: FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) FAR 52.212.-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (DEC 2014) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 FAR52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) FAR52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation (JAN 1997) FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) FAR 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2014) FAR52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (NOV 2013) DFARS 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 2012) DFARS 252-225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013) 19. The Following Provisions Are Incorporated By Full Text: FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (JUN 2016) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). (v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (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) _X__ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ___ (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627). (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). (xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658). (xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xviii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (xviii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) 52.219-1 -- Small Business Program Representations (Oct 2014) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program. "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"-- (1) Means a small business concern-- (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. (2) "Service-disabled veteran" means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). "Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision. "Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002," means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-- (1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-- (i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and (ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition. "Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern-- (1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans. "Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern-- (1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and (2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. "Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)," means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States. (b) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is _________________________ [insert NAICS code]. (2) The small business size standard is _____________ [insert size standard]. (3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (c) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern. (2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002. (3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern. (4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that- (i) It [_] is, [_] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation. (5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that-- (i) It [_] is, [_] is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _____________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation. (6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of thisprovision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern. (7) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that is [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (8) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that - (i) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and (ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(8)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation. (d) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished. (2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall -- (i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both; (ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and (iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act. (End of Provision) Alternate I (Sep 2015). As prescribed in 19.309(a)(2), add the following paragraph (c)(9) to the basic provision: (9) [Complete if offeror represented itself as disadvantaged in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror shall check the category in which its ownership falls: ___ Black American. ___ Hispanic American. ___ Native American (American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians). ___ Asian-Pacific American (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Hong Kong, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru). ___ Subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands, or Nepal). ___ Individual/concern, other than one of the preceding. FAR 52.222-42 - Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION: Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits: WD 23410 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mechanic $24.66 WD 23411 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Research Facility) $26.02 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html (End of Clause) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Lt. Col Kenneth L. Decker, Jr. Ombudsman AFLCMC/AQP Acquisition Excellence Directorate (937) 255-5412 or DSN 5512 Email: kenneth.decker.1@us.af.mil 1790 10th Street Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-7630 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) AFFARS 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (NOV 2012) (a) Contractors shall not: (1) Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or (2) Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order. [Note: This prohibition does not apply to manufacturing.] (b) For the purposes of Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086) are Class I ODSs: (1) Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402; (2) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and (3) Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide. [NOTE: Material that uses one or more of these Class I ODSs as minor constituents do not meet the Air Force definition of a Class I ODS.] (End of clause) AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety On Government Installations (NOV 2012) (a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall: (1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and (2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes. (b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract. (c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract. (End of clause)
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