SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Dual Propeller Wind Machine
- Notice Date
- 3/17/2021 1:16:08 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333611
— Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST GAITHERSBURG MD 20899 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-21-TC-RQ-00747
- Response Due
- 3/25/2021 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 04/09/2021
- Point of Contact
- Hunter Tjugum, Phone: 3019752015
- E-Mail Address
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hunter.tjugum@nist.gov
(hunter.tjugum@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- (i) �� �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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.� (ii) �� �The solicitation number is SB1341-21-TC-RQ-00747 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), restricted on a Total Small Business Set-Aside basis. This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13�Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12�Acquisition of Commercial Items. A Fixed-Price type of Purchase Order contract is contemplated for any resulting contract entered into as a result of this solicitation.� (iii) �� �The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number/Effective Date: 2021-05 / 3-10-2021. (iv) �� �The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Unit Manufacturing with the small business size standard of 1500 Employees. This requirement is restricted on a Total Small Business set-aside basis. � (v)�� �Background. This acquisition is for the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Group of the Fire Research Division (FRD) of the Engineering Laboratory (EL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Wildland Urban Interface Fire Group provides engineering design, analysis, and planning and performs a wide range of experiments to quantify the behavior of fire and means to reduce the impact of fire on people, property, and the environment. This acquisition is to procure a durable, rugged, weather-resistant wind machine to support experiments that require wind generation to imitate real wind-driven fire spread. (vi)�� �Purpose. The purpose of this acquisition is to procure one (1) dual propeller wind machine needed to produce a wide wind field for studying wind-driven fire spread with larger burning objects and targets. The contractor shall provide one (1) dual propeller wind machine in accordance with the minimum technical requirements and specifications detailed below. The machine shall come with an operation manual. � 1.1. ENGINE STANDS:� 1.1.1. Automotive stands made of stainless-steel tubing (16 gauge, minimum 1-inch diameter) and stainless-steel wire welded;� 1.1.2. Four mounting points for both engines, all Prothane-quality-equivalent or better (front and rear);� 1.1.3. All mounts shock mounted for vibration prevention;� 1.1.4. Mounting brackets incorporated into engine stand for fuel tanks;� 1.1.5. Battery racks built in the engine frame;� 1.2. ENGINES (Two (2)):� 1.2.1. Dual PCM Levitator 6.0 L multi-port fuel injected 450 HP engines (or equivalent);� 1.2.2. 3-inch stainless steel exhausts with catalytic converters (if required) and 3-inch mufflers for additional noise reduction;� 1.2.3. All stainless-steel exhaust systems with stainless steel flex hose and stainless-steel band clamps;� 1.2.4. Stainless steel headers with 3/8-inch-thick flanges;� 1.2.5. Belt drive engine reduction unit for one propeller � CH-3 2.3:1 with a Hi-Performance Positive Drive (HPPD) belt;� 1.2.6. Matched gear reduction unit for second propeller to provide reverse rotation of first propeller;� 1.3. THROTTLE:� 1.3.1. Locking cables for manual-mode throttle control;� 1.3.2. Electronic throttle RPM control (set and maintain) with increment and decrement capability (operator push buttons) and two adjustment levels such as coarse and fine with fine increment of 10 to 20 RPM;� 1.3.3 Digital readout of engines� RPMs;� 1.3.4. Push button synchronization capability for one engine RPM setting to drive the RPM of the second;� 1.3.5. Throttle control to be located on top of aluminum console with instrument panel box;� 1.3.6. All throttle control components and panel box to be weatherproof;� 1.4. WATER COOLING SYSTEMS:� 1.4.1. Large capacity racing style double cool radiators;� 1.4.2. Stainless steel band clamps and high-grade marine hoses;� 1.4.3. Radiator hoses to be Coast Guard approved for marine use;� 1.4.4. Radiator removable;� 1.4.5. Radiator mounted low on engine stand;� 1.4.6. Radiator mounted in shock mount rubber;� 1.4.7. Expansion tanks mounted on guard above engines;� 1.5. FUEL TANKS:� 1.5.1. Dual 40-gallon aluminum fuel tanks, fuel pumps, fuel filter water separators;� 1.5.2. NMMA/ABYC approved;� 1.5.3. Shock mounted in rubber;� 1.5.4. Fuel lines NMMA/ABYC approved;� 1.6. PROPELLERS:� 1.6.1. Two sets of three blade 83-inch diameter, 13-inch-wide, graphite composite propellers, Whirlwind Whisper Tip model CarbonMax EX 83 or equivalent quiet model, one set with right/clockwise rotation, other set with left/counterclockwise rotation;� 1.6.2. Propeller sets positioned as close as possible, not more than 6 inches between propeller sweeps;� 1.6.3. Propellers positioned as low as possible with sweeps not more than 36 inches from ground;� 1.6.4 Propeller sets positioned on trailer such that no trailer features such as fenders block wind flow;� 1.7. OVERHEAD GUARD:� 1.7.1. Double hoop cage;� 1.7.2. Made with stainless steel 16-gauge tubing, minimum diameters: 3/4-inch front hoop, 7/8-inch rear hoop;� 1.7.3. Protective cage made from 2 inch by 4 inch and 4 inch by 4 inch stainless steel welded wire mesh, 10 gauge or heavier;� 1.7.4. At least eight heavy duty tabs on back of rear hoop cage predrilled to accept hooks for cover attachment;� 1.7.5. Guard is separate part of engine stand;� 1.7.6. Guard completely protects propeller area;� 1.7.7. Safety nose guard installed on front of propeller guard;� 1.7.8. Two hinged access doors, one on each side of guard for maintenance or repair, with hydraulic or pneumatic shock supports;� 1.7.9. Rear section removable for service work;� 1.8. INSTRUMENTS:� 1.8.1. Aluminum instrument panel with backing plate;� 1.8. 2. Stainless steel, waterproof toggle switches;� 1.8.3. Circuit breaker used for all electrical functions;� 1.8.4. Gauges made of stainless steel and industrial quality to include oil pressure, voltage, tachometer, hour meter, water temperature, fuel gauge;� 1.8.5. Starter/Ignition switch with emergency kill lanyard;� 1.8.6. 20 ft cable lead for instrument and control panel with coiling reel and stow compartment;� 1.8.7. Operator instrument and control panel � bolted to the trailer platform facing props, but fabricated to be removable from the trailer with deployable large shock-absorbing casters to roll on the ground;� 1.8.8. All instrumentation and controls use weather protective, waterproof design;� 1.9. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:� 1.9.1. At least two heavy duty dual cranker 12-volt marine batteries;� 1.9.2. Marine grade selector switch for single (individual battery selectable) or multiple battery operation;� 1.9.3. Minimum 65-amp alternator, self-exciting type;� 1.9.4. All 16-gauge wires for controls, 10-gauge wires or better for high current;� 1.9.5. All wires encased in convoluted, high abrasive tubing;� 1.9.6. Two low frequency, low profile flashing red lights installed at upper sides of overhead guard to indicate engine operation;� 1.9.7. Plastic battery boxes with tie-down straps;� 1.9.8. #1 battery cables;� 1.9.9. Standard road ready, Department of Transportation approved trailer light system;� 1.10. TRAILER:� 1.10.1. Wind machine faces sideways and is bolt-mounted upon a trailer frame;� 1.10.2. At least four large jack stands for bracing the trailer and angling propellers downward up to 15 degrees below horizontal (level condition);� 1.10.3. Sturdy aluminum decking attached to and covering the trailer for walking surface;� 1.10.4. Steps installed on each side of the trailer near the front for easy access;� 1.10.5. Non-skid surface on all decking or operating platform areas and steps;� 1.10.6. Painted trailer frame or natural finish if not corrodible;� 1.10.7. Galvanized axle and corrodible steel components;� 1.11. FINISH:� 1.11.1. ""Natural finish"" for all stainless-steel metalwork;� 1.11.2. Corrodible metal painted black with acrylic enamel paint;� 1.11.3. Easy on/off, water resistant, heavy duty, high density cover for whole assembly (engine, guard, and trailer) with elastic straps and hooks for securing;� 1.12. RUDDERS:� 1.12.1. At least 4 rudder panels per propeller set;� 1.12.2. Rudder panels extend full height of propeller sweep;� 1.12.3. Each rudder set controlled independently;� 1.12.4. Rudder set control cables lockable in any continuously variable position The Contractor shall provide a Firm Fixed Price Quotation for the following CLINS: Contract Line Item 0001: The Contractor shall provide a quantity of One (1) Dual Propeller Wind Machine meeting or exceeding the salient characteristics described in this solicitation as the minimum specifications. Shipping and Delivery cost must be included in the quotation either as a separate line item or contained in the total price of CLIN 0001. � (vii)�� �Delivery. Delivery shall be made F.O.B. Destination within four (4) months after receipt of order (ARO). Transportation of the wind machine and trailer being delivered from point of origin to point of destination shall be made through means of products being carried as opposed to being pulled. � The delivery shall initially arrive for truck inspection at the NIST Shipping and Receiving address identified below. The delivery will then be directed for unloading at the equipment�s final destination, also identified below. NIST Shipping & Receiving 100 Bureau Drive Building 301 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001 NIST Final Destination 100 Bureau Drive Building 205 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001 FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery.� �� � Note: The NIST Gaithersburg, MD campus is a controlled-access facility and is also under limited access restrictions due to COVID-19. Deliveries are only accepted when arranged in advance. The Contractor shall request approval of delivery time with the NIST Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) in advance of shipment. The Contractor shall comply with the NIST Visitor and Contractor Protocols for Mitigating COVID-19 Exposure on NIST Campuses as identified at this link: https://www.nist.gov/about-nist/visit/nist-visitor-and-contractor-protocols-mitigating-covid-19-exposure-nist-campuses � Contractor failure to confirm delivery method and procedures and to receive TPOC approval prior to shipment shall release the Government of any liability and may result in payment being withheld until the campus access restrictions have been lifted and the item can be received and physically inspected. � Additional Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing training for operational use of the dual propeller wind machine. Training may be performed on-site or remotely. Training shall include providing an operation manual at time of delivery. (viii) �� �Warranty: A minimum of one-year manufacturer�s commercial warranty is required for the entire product. The warranty shall include parts, labor, travel, cost and liability for returns and warranty labor performed at NIST by the manufacturer or the manufacturer�s authorized service contractor in NIST�s local area. (ix)�� �Inspection and Acceptance: NIST will inspect delivered products within seven (7) business days after delivery to ensure conformance with the requirements identified in this Statement of Need. Both engines must start and operate independently up to 3000 rpm and together with electronic button controlled coarse and fine RPM increment and decrement, synchronization of both engines, and digital RPM display. If all other requirements are also met and the equipment is operational, the product shall be accepted. � The Contractor has the right, at its expense, to be present during the inspection. The place of inspection and acceptance shall be: NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 205, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.� (x)�� �Payment Schedule. The Contractor shall be paid, in accordance with Net 30-day payment terms, upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule: 100% after receipt, inspection, testing and acceptance by the TPOC of the fully delivered machine. NOTE: �Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer. Proposed payment schedules may be submitted with vendor�s response to the RFQ for consideration. � (xi)�� �The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar� http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv5_02.tpl� (End of provision)� The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: � FAR 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation � FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management � FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting � FAR 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror � FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror � FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment � FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation � FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation � FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items � FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items � FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, applies to this acquisition. 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 these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far � � � http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv5_02.tpl� (End of clause) �� �Instructions to Offerors. Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror�s capability of fulfilling the requirement as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties� bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The technical quotation must clearly demonstrate the each of the Government�s minimum specifications detailed in this solicitation have been met by the product(s) quoted, including the Government�s required Part Number, Minimum Specifications or Essential Features and Quantities.� The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s), product description, any warranty or training considerations, and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include special features required for effective program performance, trade-in considerations, probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item, warranty considerations, maintenance availability, and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. � (xii)�� �The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following is an addendum to 52.212-2. Responses received to this RFQ will be evaluated on a Trade-Off Basis. The award will be made on a competitive best value basis, using �tradeoff� among price-cost and non-price-cost factors. �The Government may elect to award to other than the lowest priced offeror, or other than the offeror with the highest rated non-price-cost proposal. �In either case, a tradeoff will be conducted. �The government reserves such right of flexibility in conducting the evaluation as necessary to assure an award with the contractor providing the best value to the government. Although technical factors are of paramount consideration in the award, cost or price is also important to the overall award decision. �All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are more important than cost or price. �However, cost or price may become a critical factor in source selection in the event two or more offerors are determined to be essentially equal following the evaluation of all factors other than cost or price. Each quotation will be evaluated in strict conformity with the evaluation factors, utilizing written critiques. The evaluation will be based upon the demonstrated capabilities of the prospective contractor in relation to the needs of the project as set forth in the RFQ and will use an adjectival evaluation rating scheme based on the following responses:� Excellent (Risk level: Very low); Good (Risk level: Low); Acceptable (Risk Level: Neutral); Marginal (Risk level: High); Unacceptable (Risk level: Very high). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers, listed in order of descending order of importance:� (1) Technical Capability: Offerors shall clearly indicate possessing the capability to achieve the essential salient characteristic features of this requirement and an ability to deliver the requirement. Offers shall be evaluated for the degree to which they meet the minimum technical and schedule requirements. Offers which do not meet all requirements will be evaluated less favorably than those which do meet all requirements. Offers which exceed requirements may be evaluated more favorably.� (2) Corporate Experience: Demonstrated ability to accomplish contract requirements and extent of relevant experience in the areas covered by the Purchase Description requirements. The Government shall evaluate quotations based on prior contracts or purchase orders that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirements contained in this solicitation. To demonstrate Corporate Experience, the offeror must submit with their proposal a list of two (2) contracts completed during the past three (3) years and / or contracts awarded currently in process that are similar in nature to the work scope. �Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of state and local governments and commercial concerns. �Newly formed entities without prior contracts may submit manuscripts or articles from technical journals or other forms of industry engagement or product literature as an alternative. For each contract, subcontract, or reference include: (i) Name of Contracting Organization; (ii) Contract Number (for subcontracts, provide the prime contract number and the subcontract number); (iii) Contract Type; (iv) Total Contract Value; (v) Description of Requirement; (vi) Contracting Officer's Name and Telephone Number; (vii) Program Manager's Name and Telephone Number; and (viii) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The offeror may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the corrective actions, if any. �The Government is not required to contact references provided by the offeror. �Corporate Experience information other than that information identified by the offeror may be considered by the Government when evaluating corporate experience.� Price. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by making a price reasonableness determination. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the government that a prudent person would pay when consideration is given to prices in the market.� � (xiii)�� �The Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. This requirement may be fulfilled by current completion of this provision in www.SAM.gov. �� � (xiv)�� �The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.� (xv)�� �The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. The following provisions of FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders�Commercial Items are applicable to this solicitation: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government�s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment� 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside� 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities� 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-3 ALTERNATE III, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements � Israeli Trade Act 52.225-13, Restrictions on certain foreign purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated as an attachment, and MUST be completed and submitted with any response to this RFQ: � FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror � FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters � FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law � FAR 52.225-4 Buy American Certificate (List as necessary) � FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment � FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: ��� �FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance ��� �FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance ��� �FAR 52-204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications� ��� �FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items� ��� �FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations� ��� �FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors [DOC Deviation April 2020] (xvi)�� �The provision at CAR 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010) applies to this acquisition and incorporated in full text: An agency protest may be filed with either (1) the Contracting Officer, or (2) at a level above the Contracting Officer, with the agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999). Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: LAUREN ROLLER, CONTRACTING OFFICER 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Agency protests filed with the Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address:� NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO) 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 A complete copy of all agency protest, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority. Service upon the Contract law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 FAX: (202) 482-5858 (End of Provision) (xvii)�� �The provision at CAR 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010) is applicable to this solicitation and incorporated in full text.� (a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed. (b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.� (c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 (End of Provision) (xviii)�� �The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. �All CAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.ecfr.gov� 1352.201-70 � Contracting Officers Authority� 1352.209-73 � Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1352.209-74 � Organizational Conflict of Interest � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� 1352.246-70 � Place of Acceptance (a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.� (b) The place of acceptance will be: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 NIST LOCAL 54 � BILLING INSTRUCTIONS NIST requires that Invoice/Voucher submissions are sent electronically via email to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following:� (1) Contract number; (2) Contractor name and address; (3) Unique entity identifier (see www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers); (4) Date of invoice; (5) Invoice number; (6) Amount of invoice and cumulative amount invoiced to-date; (7) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN); (8) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies/services delivered; (9) Prompt payment discount terms, if offered; and (10) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (End of Clause) NIST LOCAL 53 � CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS Unless otherwise stated in the contract terms and conditions, normal days of business operation are Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. However, throughout the contract period of performance, there may be circumstances beyond the control of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), that will impact normal days of business operation, such as inclement weather, power outages, etc. In circumstances such as these, the Contractor must call the appropriate NIST campus status line to verify the operating status: Gaithersburg Campus Operating Status Line:� (301) 975-8000 (800) 437-4385 x8000 (toll free) Boulder Campus Operating Status Line:� (303) 497-4000 During a lapse in appropriation, access to Government facilities and resources, including equipment and systems, will be limited to excepted personnel for both Federal employees and Contractor personnel. If performance of the contract is onsite and/or requires Government interaction, unless you have been, or are notified that you are to work under an excepted status, you will automatically enter a temporary work stoppage. The work stoppage shall remain in effect until the lapse is resolved and notification is provided via the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/ and/or the NIST operating status lines. Additionally, Contractors are encouraged to monitor public broadcasts or the Office of Personnel Management�s website at www.opm.gov for the Federal Government operating status.� NIST will provide notification to all contractors that are determined to have excepted status. All excepted contractors are required to continue performance and communicate with the appointed Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR) for further guidance, or NIST Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed. Contractors with supply or service contracts that are fully funded at the time of contract award and do not require access to Government facilities, resources, or active administration by Government personnel in a manner that would cause the government to incur additional obligations during the lapse in appropriation may continue performance. (End of Clause) (xix)�� �The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions as determined by the contracting officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions applicable to this acquisition. (xx)�� �The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement.� (xxi)�� �The Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.� (xxii)�� �Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to hunter.tjugum@nist.gov. �Questions should be received no later than five (5) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. � All quotations must be received no later than the date specified in this announcement. Late responses will not be accepted. All responses must reference the subject solicitation number. Responses must be submitted electronically to hunter.tjugum@nist.gov. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Hunter Tjugum by email at hunter.tjugum@nist.gov. (xxiii)�� �All responses must be received no later than the date specified in this announcement. Late responses will not be accepted. All responses must reference the subject solicitation number. Responses must be submitted electronically to hunter.tjugum@nist.gov. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Hunter Tjugum, Contract Specialist, by email at ...
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