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SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy and Outreach Program - ATTACHMENT A AWARD BASE PLUS 4 FOR RFQ NIHOD201700156

Notice Date

7/19/2017
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Administration, 6011 Executive Blvd, 5th Floor, Rockville, Maryland, 20852-3804, United States
 

ZIP Code

20852-3804
 

Solicitation Number

NIHOD201700156
 

Point of Contact

Timothy Johnson, Phone: 301402-5450, Zedekiah J Worsham, Phone: 301-594-3560
 

E-Mail Address

johnsontim@mail.nih.gov, worshamz@od.nih.gov
(johnsontim@mail.nih.gov, worshamz@od.nih.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business
 

Description

ATTACHMENT E HHS- CONTROLLED FACILITIES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ATTACHMENT D INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR NIH FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS NIH(RC)-2 ATTACHMENT C EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR RFQ NIHOD201700156 ATTACHMENT B KEY PERSONNEL FOR RFQ NIHOD201700156 ATTACHMENT A AWARD BASE PLUS 4 FOR RFQ NIHOD201700156 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) NIHOD201700156 Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy and Outreach Program Development and Maintenance The Solicitation number is NIHOD201700156. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This requirement is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) set aside, Firm-Fixed Price Award. The North American Industry Classification Code System (NAICS) code is 541611 and the small business standard is $15.0 million. The RFQ is for the acquisition of development and enhancement of The Office of Science Policy (OSP), located within the Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Independently, and not as an agent of the government, the Contractor shall provide the service detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) using the following labor category. The Contractor shall be paid in accordance with the fixed monthly rates shown below for job category/title(s)of work specified. Please see Attachment A. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to make one award from this Combined Synopsis-Solicitation. There shall be a one (1) year base period and two (4) one year option periods for this requirement. II. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this requirement is to provide services for The Office of Science Policy (OSP), located within the Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) for addressing the scientific, ethical, legal, and societal issues raised by advances in biotechnology research. The contractor shall perform the duties related to the development and enhancement of the Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) Emergency Operations Preparedness Program. B. BACKGROUND The Office of Science Policy (OSP), located within the Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the focal point within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for addressing the scientific, ethical, legal, and societal issues raised by advances in biotechnology research. OSP activities fall into several program areas: recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid research (including human gene transfer), genetics and society, biosecurity in life science research, and clinical research policy and analysis. A critical objective in OSP's mission is to gather, evaluate, and disseminate information regarding developments in these arenas of biomedical research. Within the scope of this project, the contractor shall provide technical and scientific advice and guidance to OSP on the design and implementation of programs and policy activities related to the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, and the federal policies related to research with dual use potential. C. SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall perform the following tasks: • Coordinate the development and implementation of national and regional programs involving education and outreach strategies relevant to the oversight of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid research and other OSP program areas; •· Establish and maintain strong lines of communication between OSP and the research and patient communities (including investigators), Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), academic and industrial research administrators, patients and advocacy organizations, in the area of recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid research. In addition, the contractor shall enhance liaison with program officers and executive officials at the NIH Institutes and Centers and other federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, DHHS Office of Human Research Protections, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Develop and implement strategies to stimulate enhanced communication between IBCs, IACUCs and IRBs relevant to the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, as well as to improve interaction and cooperation with national advocacy and voluntary organizations, scientific and professional organizations and federal agencies. Such strategies include conducting meetings and seminars and developing correspondence and communications systems to disseminate information, as needed, to support efforts related to biosafety and recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid research. • Serve as a key point of contact with the research and patient communities, in the area of recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid research. Receive input about important issues, concerns, and challenges related to the NIH Guidelines in order to identify points of emphasis in OSP's educational programs. Respond to inquiries and develop and provide information on the OSP biosafety and biosecurity programs and policies. Perform strategic analyses of public information needs and develop initiatives to ensure timely dissemination of information based on target audiences, e.g., lay public, news media, scientific research community, Congress and other local, state and federal agencies. • Oversee the development of educational materials to convey key compliance information and to aid in the understanding and interpretation of the NIH Guidelines. Synthesize educational materials to make them more accessible to research and biosafety communities, OSP staff, committee members, and other end users. • Review and coordinate informational materials and products associated with external communications initiatives or relevant policies to include talking points, statements, briefing papers, fact sheets, news releases, reports, agendas, copy for printed informational products, notices for the web and listserv, and PowerPoint slides for presentations. • Conduct workshops and presentations at national and regional meetings, seminars and conferences to convey information about the NIH Guidelines and other relevant OSP activities or policies. Organize and conduct focus groups, as needed, to determine public information needs for the purpose of designing, re-designing and/or enhancing OSP policies and informational products in the areas of biosafety and recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid research. • Serve as a key member of a team that conducts site visits to evaluate institutional compliance with the NIH Guidelines, evaluates findings and prepares detailed reports of findings with recommendations for improvement. • Provide biosafety expertise in OSP discussions of biosafety policy matters. Support efforts to re-evaluate the NIH Guidelines, in light of the current state of the science and the risk landscape, including efforts such as workshops, stakeholder meetings, and analytical reports. • Provide biosafety and biosecurity expertise in various venues, including providing support for the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) and activities related to dual use research policies, and support of various interagency discussions related to biosafety and biosecurity policy. D. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: The work shall be performed at the Office of Science Policy (OSP), 6705 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817. Therefore, the Government will provide all equipment and supplies necessary that are usual and customary in an office setting. E. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance for this contract is five years (BASE + 4 option years) from the award date. F. OWNERSHIP: All materials developed, and equipment and supplies provided, under the scope of this contract are the sole property of the Federal Government. G. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The COR will provide an overview of all work products and advice and guidance on work processes and methodologies. The contractor shall provide OSP with monthly financial reports detailing expenditures and other reasonable costs incurred under the contract and will invoice accordingly. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with applicable federal Government policies. The contractor shall provide original receipts for all travel related expenses over $75.00, except mileage on personal automobile. All work shall be performed in a professional manner and all tasks must be met as defined in the Statement of Work in the time frame directed by the COR. The Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to undertake, carry out and complete for the Government, in a satisfactory and competent manner, all work and services described in the contractor tasks. Contractor agrees to maintain liaison with the Government to ensure a well-integrated project effort. H. KEY PERSONNEL: Where "key personnel" have been identified in this contract, it has been determined that such named personnel are necessary for the successful performance of the work under this contract, and that the contractor agrees to assign such personnel to the performance of the work under this contract/task, and shall not reassign or remove any of them without the consent of the Contracting Officer (CO). Whenever for any reason, one or more of the aforementioned personnel is unavailable for assignment for work under the contract; the contractor shall immediately notify the CO and COR to that effect and shall, subject to the approval of the CO without formal modification to the contract, replace such personnel with personnel of substantially equal ability and qualifications. To qualify whether replacement is of equal or greater ability, the Contractor must submit a resume and certifications if applicable of the replacement to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Key Personnel: See Attachment B - Key Personnel KEY PERSONNEL, HHSAR 352.237 - 75 (Dec. 18, 2015) The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to the contractor voluntarily diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit a justification for the diversion or replacement and a request to replace the individual. The request must identify the proposed replacement and provide an explanation of how the replacement's skills, experience, and credentials meet or exceed the requirements of the contract (including, when applicable, Human Subjects Testing requirements). If the employee of the contractor is terminated for cause or separates from the contractor voluntarily with less than thirty days' notice, the Contractor shall provide the maximum notice practicable under the circumstances. The Contractor shall not divert, replace, or announce any such change to key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The contract will be modified to add or delete key personnel as necessary to reflect the agreement of the parties. (End of clause) I. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: When tasks are designated as on-site and it is deemed necessary, the Government will furnish a desk and other appropriate office furniture, computer terminal, printer and fax machine if so required, telephone, telephone instruments, and other material appropriate to performance of the tasks. No secretarial support will be provided. If germane to the task, the Government will furnish computer resources so that software related activities may be accomplished on the same system which the software will be operating. J. ACCESS TO NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) ELECTRONIC EMAIL: 52.245-1 -- Government Property. (Jan 2017) 52.245-9 -- Use and Charges. (Apr 2012) All Contractor staff that have access to and use of NIH electronic mail (e-mail) must identify themselves as contractors on all outgoing e-mail messages, including those that are sent in reply or are forwarded to another user. To best comply with this requirement, the Contractor staff shall set up an e-mail signature ("AutoSignature") or an electronic business card ("V-card") on each Contractor employee's computer system and/or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) that will automatically display "Contractor" in the signature area of all e-mails sent. K. TYPE OF CONTRACT/NUMBER OF AWARDS It is anticipated that there shall be one (1) award from this solicitation. The type of contract contemplated shall be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. This award shall include one base year period of performance, September 3, 2017 - September 2, 2018, with four (4) one-year option periods respectively. The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards, or no award as a result of this solicitation. L. PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Work shall be performed generally on the NIH Campus, in Bethesda, MD, and may involve travel to other NIH and non-NIH facilities, as indicated in the Scope pf Work. 1. The BASE period of performance is one year from September 3, 2017 through September 2, 2018. 2. If the Government exercises its option(s) pursuant to this contract, the period of performance will be increased as listed below: Option Year Periods: 1 September 3, 2018 to September 2, 2019 2 September 3, 2019 to September 2, 2020 3 September 3, 2020 to September 2, 2021 4 September 3, 2021 to September 2, 2022 M. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) The following COR will represent the Government for the purpose of this Contract. COR: TBD The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirement; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptance required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. For guidance from the COR to the contractor to be valid, it must (1) be consistent with the description of work set forth in this contract; (2) not constitute new assignment of work or change to the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications incorporated into this contract; (3) not constitute a basis for an extension to the period of performance or contract delivery schedule; (4) not constitute a basis for any increase in the contract price or extension to the contract delivery. The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person with the authority to act as an agent of the Government under this contract. Only the CO has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work or specification; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; or (4) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract. The Government may unilaterally change the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR's) designation at any time. N. OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (Nov. 1999) (FAR 52.217-8) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days of contract expiration. O. OPTION TO EXTEND TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR. 2000) (FAR 52.217 - 9) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years. (End of Clause) P. Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program. As prescribed in 19.1507, insert the following clause: Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (a) Definitions. "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. "WOSB Program Repository" means a secure, Web-based application that collects, stores, and disseminates documents to the contracting community and SBA, which verify the eligibility of a business concern for a contract to be awarded under the WOSB Program. (b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-- (1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for, or awarded on a sole source basis to, WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB Program; (2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB Program; and (3) Orders set aside for WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB Program, under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F). (c) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB Program. Offers received from concerns that are not WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB program shall not be considered. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. (3) The Contracting Officer will ensure that the apparent successful offeror has provided the required documents to the WOSB Program Repository. The contract shall not be awarded until all required documents are received. (d) Agreement. A WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program agrees that in the performance of the contract for-- (1) Services (except construction), the concern will perform at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract incurred for personnel with its own employees; (2) Supplies or products (other than procurement from a non-manufacturer in such supplies or products), the concern will perform at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies or products (not including the costs of materials); (3) General construction, the concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract with its own employees (not including the costs of materials); and (4) Construction by special trade contractors, the concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract with its own employees (not including cost of materials). (e) Joint Venture. A joint venture may be considered a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program if-- (1) It meets the applicable size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract, unless an exception to affiliation applies pursuant to 13 CFR 121.103(h)(3); (2) The WOSB participant of the joint venture is designated in the System for Award Management as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program; (3) The parties to the joint venture have entered into a written joint venture agreement that contains provisions-- (i) Setting forth the purpose of the joint venture; (ii) Designating a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program as the managing venturer of the joint venture, and an employee of the managing venturer as the project manager responsible for the performance of the contract; (iii) Stating that not less than 51 percent of the net profits earned by the joint venture will be distributed to the WOSB; (iv) Specifying the responsibilities of the parties with regard to contract performance, sources of labor, and negotiation of the WOSB contract; and (v) Requiring the final original records be retained by the managing venturer upon completion of the WOSB contract performed by the joint venture. (4) The joint venture must perform the applicable percentage of work required in accordance with paragraph (d) above; and (5) The procuring activity executes the contract in the name of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program or joint venture. (f) Nonmanufacturer. A WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program that is a non-manufacturer, as defined in 13 CFR 121.406(b) or FAR 19.102(f), may submit an offer on a WOSB requirement with a NAICS code for supplies, if it meets the requirements under the non-manufacturer rule set forth in those regulations. (End of clause) Q. REPORTING MATTERS INVOLVING FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE: Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste and abuse in NIH funded programs is encouraged to report such matters to the HHS Inspector General's Office in writing or on the Inspector General's Hotline. The toll free number is 1-800-HHS-TIPS <img style="overflow: hidden; cursor: hand; height: 16px; width: 16px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; right: 0px; position: static !important; float: none; left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; top: 0px; bottom: 0px;" title="Call: 1-800-HHS-TIPS" src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="" /> ( 1-800-447-8477 <img style="overflow: hidden; cursor: hand; height: 16px; width: 16px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; right: 0px; position: static !important; float: none; left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; top: 0px; bottom: 0px;" title="Call: 1-800-447-8477" src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt="" /> ). All telephone calls will be handled confidentially. The email address is: Htips@od.dhhs.gov. The website to file a complaint on-line is: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline/ and the mailing address is: US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General ATTN: OIG HOTLINE OPERATIONS P.O. Box 23489 Washington, D.C. 20026 R. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: This contract is a "non-personal services contract" as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 37.1. It is therefore, understood and agreed that the Contractor and the Contractor's employees: (1) shall perform the services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees of the Government; (2) shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work requirements and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule, financial requirements, or constraints attendant to the performance of this contract; (3) shall be free from supervision control by and Government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but (4) shall, pursuant to the Government's right and obligation to inspect, accept, or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer (CO), or the duly authorized representative of the CO, as necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives. S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FEDERAL FUNDING: The Contractor shall clearly state, when issuing statements, press releases, requests for quotes, bid solicitations and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money: (1) the percentage of the total costs of the program or project which will be financed with Federal money; (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the project or program; and (3) the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by nongovernmental sources. T. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Please see Attachment C. U. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb. 1998) (FAR 52.252-1) This solicitation incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR 52.252-2)) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES FAR CLAUSE NO. TITLE AND DATE: 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct. 2015) 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment (May 2006) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr. 1984) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr. 1984) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug. 1996) 52.242-15 Stop work Order (Aug. 1989) 52.245-1 -- Government Property. (Jan 2017) 52.245-9 -- Use and Charges. (Apr 2012) HHSAR TITLE AND DATE 352.203 - 70 Anti-Lobbying (Dec. 18, 2015) 352.223 - 70 Safety and Health (Dec. 18, 2015) V. INVOICE SUBMISSION: SEE ATTACHMENT D INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FFP NIH(RC)-2 W. POST-AWARD EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR 1. Contractor Performance Evaluations: Interim and final evaluations of contractor performance will be prepared on this contract in accordance with FAR 42.15. The final performance evaluation will be prepared at the time of completion of work. In addition to the final evaluation, interim evaluations will be prepared annually to coincide with the anniversary date of the contract. Interim and final evaluations will be provided to the contractor as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation, The Contractor will be permitted thirty (30) days to review the document and to submit additional information or a rebutting statement. If agreement cannot be reached between the parties, the matter will be referred to an individual one level above the CO, whose decision shall be final. Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions. 2. Electronic Access to Contractor Performance Evaluations: Contractors that have Internet capability may access evaluations through a secure website for review and comment by completing the registration form that can be obtained at the following address: https://www.cpars.gov/ The registration process requires the contractor to identify an individual that will serve as a primary contact and who will authorize access to the evaluation for review and comment. In addition, the contractor will be required to identify an alternate contact that will be responsible for notifying the cognizant CO in the event the primary contact is unavailable to process the evaluation within the required thirty (30) day time frame. X. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The provisions and clauses applicable to and incorporated in this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94, 2005-95. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial al Items (Jan. 2017) and The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212 - 4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan. 2017); and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan. 2017), as well as the following clauses cited therein: 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (Jan. 2017); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep. 2016); 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct. 2015); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul. 2014); and 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans, (Feb. 2016); 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan. 1997); 52.245- 2, Government Property Installation Operation Services (Apr. 2012). 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(b) (4), insert the following clause: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 ofDivision E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (4) 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.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). ___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (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 (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ___ (5) [Reserved] X (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). ___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). ___ (10) [Reserved] ___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3. ___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4. ___ (13) [Reserved] ___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011). ___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011). ___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. ___ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. ___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. ___ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. ___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). ___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f). ___ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). ____ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). _ X_ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). X (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126). X (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). ___ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). ___ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). ___ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). X (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) ___ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017). Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction. X (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). ___ (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) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693). ___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ___ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514 ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. ___ (41) (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. ___ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ___ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513). ___ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ___ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696). ___ (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. ___ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). ___ (49) (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. ___ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ___ (51) 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). ___ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). ___ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X_ (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)). ___ (62) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495) ___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.). ___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658). ___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). ___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). ___ (11) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). ___ (12) 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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iv) 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. (v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). (vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). (vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627). (xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.) (xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989). (xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015). (xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017). Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction. (xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). (xix) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). (xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. (xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xxii) 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. (xxiii) 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) Y. INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS: Quoters shall submit a technical quote, business quote, and all certifications outlined below. The technical and business quotes must be separate documents and labeled as such on the first/cover page. The Business Quote shall not exceed 15 pages in length and the Technical shall not exceed 25 pages. The technical quote must not contain reference to cost/price; however, adequate information must be contained in the technical quote so that the contractors' understanding of the scope of work may be evaluated. Quoters shall provide a resume(s) describing the experience and qualifications of personnel who will be assigned for direct work on this program. Information is required which will show general qualifications and recent experience (past 5 years) with similar programs. Indicate educational background and specific technical accomplishments. The business quote shall provide a firm-fixed price rate for each title listed in the Pricing Schedule for the base year and each option year, covering 12 months. The business quote shall also include a fully-executed copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-3, Quoters Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan. 2017), the quoter's DUNS number and Cage Code must be included on the Cover/First Page. *Professional Experience A list of the last two (2) contracts/purchase orders/task orders completed within the past five years that is similar in nature to the solicitation in which the quoted personnel were intimately involved in and listed as key personnel in the contract. This can include previous government employment performing functions similar in nature to the solicitation. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of state and local governments and commercial concerns. Include the following information for each contract or subcontract: 1. Name of Contracting Organization 2. Contract/Order Number (for subcontracts, provide the prime contract number and the subcontract number) 3. Contract/Order Type 4. Total Contract/Order Value 5. Description of Requirement 6. Contracting Officer's Name, Telephone Number, and email address 7. Program Manager's Name, Telephone Number, and email address 8. NAICS Code The quoter is to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the quoter's corrective actions. *NOTE: Experience factor is defined by what relevant experience the offeror has gained under specific contracts within the five years immediately preceding the submission of its quote, while the Past Performance is defined by how well the offeror has performed over those five years. Past Performance An evaluation of quoter's past performance information will be conducted subsequent to the technical evaluation. The evaluation will be based on information obtained from references provided by the quoter, other relevant past performance information obtained from other sources known to the Government, and any information supplied by the quoter concerning problems encountered on the identified contracts and corrective action taken. The lack of a relevant performance record may result in an unknown performance risk assessment, which will neither be used to the advantage nor disadvantage of the quoter. The Government shall not be limited to the information or references provided solely by the quoter. Information offered or obtained independent of this solicitation may be used in the evaluation of the quoter's past performance. Quoters shall reference RFQ Number: NIHOD201700156, and quotes be sent to johnsonitm@od.nih.gov, to the attention of Timothy Johnson. SEE ATTACHMENT C - Evaluation Criteria You may include Representations and Certifications, resumes, cover page, and table of contents as a part of the Appendices, and they do not count in contribution to the page limit. The full text FAR provisions and clauses can be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. Questions are due: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 by 5 pm, EST. Quotes must be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, August 3, 2017. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED BY BINDING AUTHORITY. No Oral, Hand-delivered, Faxed, or Late quotes will be accepted. All responsible sources, capable of fulfilling the requirements of this solicitation, may submit an offer which will be considered. Quotes that do not include required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. 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