NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY USA Tender

This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6-streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Items-as Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotations Are Being Requested, And A Separate Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. The Solicitation Is Being Issued Using Simplified Acquisition Under Far Part 13. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing, With A Small Business Size Standard Of 750 Employees. the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-06. this Is A 100% Small Business Set Aside. background Information: The Intelligent Systems Division (isd) At The National Institute Of Standards And Technology (nist) Engineering Laboratory (el) Owns A Sheffield Rs-5 Coordinate Measuring Machine (cmm). The Machine Requires A Complete Retrofit/upgrade To All Electronic And Motion Control Equipment Including Cmm Controller, Encoder System, Cmm Manager Software Update, Training And Machine Mapping, Calibration, And Certification. this Is A Brand Name Only Requirement To Purchase A Renishaw Ucct3 Plus Controller And Rgh22 Encoder System, With Cmm-manager Software, That Is Compatible With The Existing, Government Owned, Sheffield Rs-5 Cmm Machine, Which Was Previously Retrofitted With Renishaw Equipment/software, For Purposes Of Compatibility With Existing Equipment And Continuity Of Research, Including Current Equipment, Research Protocols And Instrument Setup Retrofitting/upgrading The Sheffield Rs-5 Cmm With New Software Is Required To Meet Current Research Needs. With The Required Retrofit, Isd Planned To Use This Machine To Support Research Efforts By Inspecting Parts Fabricated By Metals Additive Manufacturing. Isd Has A Current Requirement To Replace The Overall Electronics And Controls Of The Cmm And To Completely Retrofit Of All Electronics, Control Boards, Scales, And Wiring, To Bring The Cmm To A State Which Will Allow For Reliable Use To Meet Current Research Needs. Service Has Been Performed On The Rs-5 Cmm To Maintain Proper Functioning Since 2020. this Requirement Is A 100% Small Business Set Aside. description: The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Equipment, Project Oversight, Administration, And Technical Execution In Accordance With The Statement Of Work. provisions And Clauses: the Following Provisions And Clauses Apply To This Acquisition And Are Hereby Incorporated By Reference. All Far Clauses May Be Viewed At Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far; All Commerce Acquisition Regulations (car) Clauses May Be Viewed At Https://www.acquisition.gov/car far Clauses And Provisions: provisions: 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 52.204-20 Predecessor Of Offeror (a)definitions. As Used In This Provision– commercial And Government Entity (cage) Codemeans– (1)an Identifier Assigned To Entities Located In The United States Or Its Outlying Areas By The Defense Logistics Agency (dla) Commercial And Government Entity (cage) Branch To Identify A Commercial Or Governmententity By Unique Location; Or (2)an Identifier Assigned By A Member Of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (nato) Or By The Nato Support And Procurement Agency (nspa) To Entities Located Outside The United States And Its Outlying Areas That The Dla Commercial And Government Entity (cage) Branch Records And Maintains In The Cage Master File. This Type Of Code Is Known As A Nato Cage (ncage) Code. predecessormeans An Entity That Is Replaced By A Successor And Includes Any Predecessors Of The Predecessor. successormeans An Entity That Has Replaced A Predecessor By Acquiring The Assets And Carrying Out The Affairs Of The Predecessor Under A New Name (often Through Acquisition Or Merger). The Term “successor” Does Not Include New Offices/divisions Of The Same Company Or A Company That Only Changes Its Name. The Extent Of The Responsibility Of The Successor For The Liabilities Of The Predecessor May Vary, Depending On State Law And Specific Circumstances. (b)the Offeror Represents That It□is Or□is Not A Successor To A Predecessor That Held A Federal Contract Or Grant Within The Last Three Years. (c)if The Offeror Has Indicated “is” In Paragraph (b) Of This Provision, Enter The Following Information For All Predecessors That Held A Federal Contract Or Grant Within The Last Three Years (if More Than One Predecessor, List In Reverse Chronological Order): predecessor Cage Code:          (or Mark “unknown”). predecessor Legal Name:          . (do Not Use A “doing Business As” Name). (end Of Provision) far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Items far 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Items far 52.204-17 ownership Or Control Of Offeror definitions. As Used In This Provision-- Commercial And Government Entity (cage) Code Means-- an Identifier Assigned To Entities Located In The United States Or Its Outlying Areas By The Defense Logistics Agency (dla) Commercial And Government Entity (cage) Branch To Identify A Commercial Or Government Entity; Or an Identifier Assigned By A Member Of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (nato) Or By the Nato Support And Procurement Agency (nspa) To Entities Located Outside The United States And Its Outlying Areas That The Dla Commercial And Government Entity (cage) Branch Records And Maintains In The Cage Master File. This Type Of Code Is Known As A Nato Cage (ncage) Code. highest-level Owner Means The Entity That Owns Or Controls An Immediate Owner Of The Offeror, Or That Owns Or Controls One Or More Entities That Control An Immediate Owner Of The Offeror. No Entity Owns Or Exercises Control Of The Highest Level Owner. immediate Owner Means An Entity, Other Than The Offeror, That Has Direct Control Of The Offeror. indicators Of Control Include, But Are Not Limited To, One Or More Of The Following: Ownership Or Interlocking Management, Identity Of Interests Among Family Members, Shared Facilities And Equipment, And The Common Use Of Employees. the Offeror Represents That It [--] Has Or [--] Does Not Have An Immediate Owner. If The Offeror Has More Than One Immediate Owner (such As A Joint Venture), Then The Offeror Shall Respond To Paragraph (c) And If Applicable, Paragraph (d) Of This Provision For Each Participant In The Joint Venture. if The Offeror Indicates Has In Paragraph (b) Of This Provision, Enter The Following Information: immediate Owner Cage Code: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- immediate Owner Legal Name: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (do Not Use A Doing Business As Name) is The Immediate Owner Owned Or Controlled By Another Entity?: [--] Yes Or [--] No. if The Offeror Indicates Yes In Paragraph (c) Of This Provision, Indicating That The Immediate Owner Is Owned Or Controlled By Another Entity, Then Enter The Following Information: highest-level Owner Cage Code: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- highest-level Owner Legal Name: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (do Not Use A Doing Business As Name) (end Of Provision) far 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. far 52.204-25prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. far 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation far 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--representation And Disclosures far 52.209-2 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-representation definitions. Inverted Domestic Corporation And Subsidiary Have The Meaning Given In The Clause Of This Contract Entitled Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10). government Agencies Are Not Permitted To Use Appropriated (or Otherwise Made Available) Funds For Contracts With Either An Inverted Domestic Corporation, Or A Subsidiary Of An Inverted Domestic Corporation, Unless The Exception At 9.108-2(b) Applies Or The Requirement Is Waived In Accordance With The Procedures At 9.108-4. representation. The Offeror Represents That-- it [ ] Is, [ ] Is Not An Inverted Domestic Corporation; And it [ ] Is, [ ] Is Not A Subsidiary Of An Inverted Domestic Corporation. (end Of Provision) far 52.209-11 Representation By Corporations Regarding A Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law as Required By Sections 744 And 745 Of Division E Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235), And Similar Provisions, If Contained In Subsequent Appropriations Acts, The Government Will Not Enter Into A Contract With Any Corporation That- has Any Unpaid Federal Tax Liability That Has Been Assessed, For Which All Judicial And Administrative Remedies Have Been Exhausted Or Have Lapsed, And That Is Not Being Paid In A Timely Manner Pursuant To An Agreement With The Authority Responsible For Collecting The Tax Liability, Where The Awarding Agency Is Aware Of The Unpaid Tax Liability, Unless An Agency Has Considered Suspension Or Debarment Of The Corporation And Made A Determination That Suspension Or Debarment Is Not Necessary To Protect The Interests Of The Government; Or was Convicted Of A Felony Criminal Violation Under Any Federal Law Within The Preceding 24 Months, Where The Awarding Agency Is Aware Of The Conviction, Unless An Agency Has Considered Suspension Or Debarment Of The Corporation And Made A Determination That This Action Is Not Necessary To Protect The Interests Of The Government. the Offeror Represents That, As Of The Date Of This Offer- it Is [ ] Is Not [ ] A Corporation That Was Convicted Of A Felony Criminal Violation Under A Federal Law Within The Preceding 24 Months. it Is [ ] Is Not [ ] A Corporation That Has Any Unpaid Federal Tax Liability That Has Been Assessed, For Which All Judicial And Administrative Remedies Have Been Exhausted Or Have Lapsed, And That Is Not Being Paid In A Timely Manner Pursuant To An Agreement With The Authority Responsible For Collecting The Tax Liability. (end Of Provision) far 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (a) (1)theofferorcertifies That Eachend Product, Except Those Listed In Paragraph (b) Of This Provision, Is A Domesticend Productand That Each Domesticend Productlisted In Paragraph (c) Of This Provision Contains A Criticalcomponent. (2)theofferorshalllist As Foreignend Productsthoseend Productsmanufactured In Theunited Statesthat Do Not Qualify As Domesticend Products. For Those Foreign Endproductsthat Do Not Consist Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, Theofferorshallalso Indicate Whether These Foreignend Productsexceed 55 Percent Domestic Content, Except For Those That Are Cots Items. If The Percentage Of The Domestic Content Is Unknown, Select “no”. (3)theofferorshallseparately List Theline Item Numbersof Domesticend Productsthat Contain A Criticalcomponent(see Far25.105). (4)the Terms “commercially Available Off-the-shelf (cots) Item,” “criticalcomponent,” "domesticend Product," "end Product," And "foreignend Product" Are Defined In The Clause Of Thissolicitationentitled "buy American-supplies." (b)foreignend Products: line Itemno. country Of Origin exceeds 55% Domestic Content (yes/no) ______________ _________________ _________________ ______________ _________________ _________________ ______________ _________________ _________________ (b)[list As Necessary] (c)domesticend Productscontaining A Criticalcomponent: line Itemno.___ [list As Necessary] (d)the Government Will Evaluateoffersin Accordance With The Policies And Procedures Ofpart25of The Federalacquisitionregulation. (end Of Provision) far 52.225-18 Place Of Manufacture (a)definitions.as Used In This Provision— “manufactured End Product” Means Any End Product In Federal Supply Classes (fsc) 1000-9999, Except— (1) Fsc 5510, Lumber And Related Basic Wood Materials; (2) Federal Supply Group (fsg) 87, Agricultural Supplies; (3) Fsg 88, Live Animals; (4) Fsg 89, Food And Related Consumables; (5) Fsc 9410, Crude Grades Of Plant Materials; (6) Fsc 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible; (7) Fsc 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural And Forestry Products; (8) Fsc 9610, Ores; (9) Fsc 9620, Minerals, Natural And Synthetic; And (10) Fsc 9630, Additive Metal Materials. “place Of Manufacture” Means The Place Where An End Product Is Assembled Out Of Components, Or Otherwise Made Or Processed From Raw Materials Into The Finished Product That Is To Be Provided To The Government. If A Product Is Disassembled And Reassembled, The Place Of Reassembly Is Not The Place Of Manufacture. [ ] (1) In The United States (check This Box If The Total Anticipated Price Of Offered End Products Manufactured In The United States Exceeds The Total Anticipated Price Of Offered End Products Manufactured Outside The United States); Or [ ] (2) Outside The United States. (end Of Provision) far 52.225-25, Prohibition On Contracting With Entities Engaging In Sanctioned Activities Relating To Iran far 52.225-5 Trade Agreements far Clauses: 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 52.204-25 Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment far 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--prohibition. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115-390, Title Ii) far 52.245-1 Government Property far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Items far 52.212-5 - Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (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 (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)). (2) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.s.c. 3553). (4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (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: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of division R Of Pub. L. 117-328) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (e.o. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor—cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (e.o. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities . 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (e.o. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities ( (29 U.s.c. 793). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (e.o. 13513). 52.225-1, Buy-american Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer— System For Award Management (31 U.s.c. 3332). (end Of Clause) far 52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations far 52.247-35 F.o.b. Destination, Within Consignee’s Premises far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference 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: far: Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far car: Https://www.acquisition.gov/car (end Of Clause) car 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority car 1352.209-73, Compliance With The Laws car 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict Of Interest car 1352.246-70 Place Of Acceptance the Contracting Officer Or The Duly Authorized Representative Will Accept Supplies And Services To Be Provided Under This Contract. the Place Of Acceptance Will Be: national Institute Of Standards And Technology 100 Bureau Drive gaithersburg, Md. 20899 (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) nist Local-54 Electronic 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(seewww.sam.govfor 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) commerce Acquisition Regulations (car) Clauses: 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority 1352.209-73, Compliance With The Laws 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict Of Interest 1352.201-72 Contracting Officer Representative (cor) 1352.215-72, Inquiries offerors Must Submit All Questions Concerning This Solicitation In Writing No Later Than November 23, 2023, 8:00 Am, Est. Any Responses To Questions Will Be Made In Writing, Without Identification Of The Questioner, And Will Be Included In An Amendment To The Solicitation. Requests Shall Include Complete Company Name, Address, Telephone And E-mail Address. Fax And Or Phone Requests Are Not Authorized And Will Not Be Accepted. 1352.233-70, Agency Protests (apr 2010) (a) An Agency Protest May Be Filed With Either: (1) The Contracting Officer, Or (2) At A Level Above The Contracting Officer, With The Appropriate Agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fr 16,651 (april 6, 1999). (b) Agency Protests Filed With The Contracting Officer Shall Be Sent To The Following Address: nist/acquisition Management Division attn: Monica Brown, Contracting Officer 100 Bureau Drive, Ms 1640 Gaithersburg, Md 20899 (c) Agency Protests Filed With The Agency 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 (d) A Complete Copy Of All Agency Protests, 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. (e) 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, Nw. Washington, Dc 20230 Fax: (202) 482-5858. (end Of Clause) 1352.233-71, Gao And Court Of Federal Claims Protests (apr 2010) (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, Nw. Washington, Dc 20230 Fax: (202) 482-5858. (end Of Clause) nist Local-41, Software Licenses Addendum a) This Addendum Incorporates Certain Terms And Conditions Relating To Federal Procurement Actions. The Terms And Conditions Of This Addendum Take Precedence Over The Terms And Conditions Contained In Any License Agreement Or Other Contract Documents Entered Into Between The Parties. Governing Law: Federal Procurement Law And Regulations, Including The Contract Disputes Act, 41 U.s.c. Section 601 Et.seq., And The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far), Govern The Agreement Between The Parties. Litigation Arising Out Of This Contract May Be Filed Only In Those Having Jurisdiction Over Federal Procurement Matters. Attorney's Fees: Attorney's Fees Are Payable By The Federal Government In Any Action Arising Under This Contract Only Pursuant To The Equal Access In Justice Act, 5 U.s.c. Section 504. No Indemnification: The Federal Government Will Not Be Liable For Any Claim For Indemnification; Such Payments May Violate The Anti-deficiency Act, 31 U.s.c. Section 1341(a). Assignment: Payments May Only Be Assigned In Accordance With The Assignment Of Claims Act, 31 U.s.c. Section 3727, And Far Subpart 32.8, "assignment Of Claims." Invoices: Invoices Will Be Handled In Accordance With The Prompt Payment Act (31 U.s.c. Section 3903) And Office Of Management And Budget (omb) Circular A-125, Prompt Payment. Patent And Copyright Infringement: Patent Or Copyright Infringement Suits Brought Against The United States As A Party May Only Be Defended By The U.s. Department Of Justice (28 U.s.c. Section 516). Renewal Of Support After Expiration Of This Award: Service Will Not Automatically Renew After Expiration Of The Initial Term Of This Agreement. Renewal May Only Occur In Accord With (1) The Mutual Agreement Of The Parties; Or (2) An Option Renewal Clause Allowing The Government To Unilaterally Exercise One Or More Options To Extend The Term Of The Agreement. (end Of Clause) nist Local-54 Electronic 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(seewww.sam.govfor 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. nist Local- 56 Invoicing Processing Platform-alternate I (dec 2022) upon Written Notice From The Contracting Officer The Following Supersedes All Other Instructions For The Submission Of Payment Requests. Accordingly, Following Written Notice Payment Requests Must Be Submitted Electronically Through The U.s. Department Of The Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (ipp). "payment Request" Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment By The Contractor. To Constitute A Proper Invoice, The Payment Request Must Comply With The Requirements Identified In The Applicable Payment Request Or Invoicing Instructions, Prompt Payment Clause Included In The Contract, Or The Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Items Included In Commercial Item Contracts. The Ipp Website Address Is Https://www.ipp.gov. under This Contract, The Following Documents Are Required To Be Submitted As An Attachment To The Ipp Invoice: ** Insert Required Documents the Contractor Must Use The Ipp Website To Register, Access, And Use Ipp For Submitting Payment Requests. If Not Already Enrolled, The Contractor Government Business Point Of Contact (as Listed In Sam) Will Receive Enrollment Instructions Via Email Within Three To Five Business Days Of The Addition Of The Contract Award To Ipp. Contractor Assistance With Enrollment Can Be Obtained By Contacting The Ipp Production Helpdesk Via Email: Ippcustomersupport@fiscal.treasury.gov Or Phone (866) 973-3131. if The Contractor Is Unable To Comply With The Requirement To Use Ipp For Submitting Payment Requests, The Contractor Must Submit A Waiver Request In Writing To The Contracting Officer With Its Proposal Or Quotation. Contact The Contracting Officer For More Information On Submitting A Waiver Request. instructions: system For Award Management (sam) in Accordance With Far 52.204-7, The Awardee Must Be Registered In Sam (www.sam.gov) Prior To Award. Refusal Or Failure To Register Shall Forfeit Award. required Information the Government Will Not Consider Any Quotation Without The Information Required By This Solicitation. acceptance Of Terms And Conditions: This Is An Open-market Solicitation For Services/equipment As Defined Herein. The Government Intends To Award A Purchase Order As A Result Of This Solicitation That Will Include The Clauses Set Forth Herein. The Quotation Should Include One Of The Following Statements: “the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition.” or “the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following: offeror Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s) note: This Procurement Is Not Being Conducted Under The Gsa Federal Supply Schedule (fss) Program Or Another Government-wide Area Contract (gwac). If An Offeror Submits A Quotation Based Upon An Fss Or Gwac Contract, The Government Will Accept The Quoted Price. However, The Terms And Conditions Stated Herein Will Be Included In Any Resultant Purchase Order, Not The Terms And Conditions Of The Offeror’s Fss Or Gwac Contract, And The Statement Required Above Shall Be Included In The Quotation. addendum To Far 52.212-1, Quotation Preparation Instructions: price Quotation- The Offeror Shall Propose A Firm-fixed-price For All Line Items. the Contractor Shall Demonstrate A Technical Understanding By Providing A Detailed Written Narrative Demonstrating Their Ability To Meet All Requirements Of The Statement Of Work all Offerors Must Be Authorized To Sell The Service Or Products They Are Proposing To The Government. all Questions Must Be Submitted In Writing Via Email To Prateema.carvajal@nist.gov No Later Than September 8, 2024, At 8:00 Am Et. all Quotations Shall Be Submitted Via Email To Prateema.carvajal@nist.gov No Later Than September 12, 2024, At 8:00 Am Et. Late Quotes Will Not Be Accepted. all Quotations Shall Indicate The Offeror’s Company Duns Number And Cage Code. all Offerors Shall Submit The Information/documentation Required By The Provisions In This Solicitation. quotation Evaluation: the Government Intends To Make A Single Award To The Offeror Who Is The Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable. A Quotation Will Only Be Considered Technically Acceptable If It Clearly Demonstrates Compliance With The Solicitation, The Statement Of Work, Is An Authorized Reseller, And Provides A Firm-fixed Price For Each Of The Required Items In The Statement Of Work. price price Will Be Evaluated For Fairness And Reasonableness. the Government Does Not Intend To Enter Into Discussion And May Award A Purchase Order On The Basis Of Initial Offers Received But Reserve The Right To Do. Therefore, Each Initial Quotation Shall Contain The Offeror’s Best Terms.