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Details: Description Request For Quotation (rfq) Procurement For Maintenance And General Cleaning Of Air- Conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr Rfq No. 2024-fad-194 The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau – National Capital Region (denr-emb-ncr) Hereinafter Referred To As The “purchaser” Now Requests For Submission Of Price Quotations For The Procurement Of The Aforesaid Items Described In The Technical Specifications. The Denr-emb-ncr Intends To Apply The Sum Of [three Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos Only] (php350,000.00) Being The Procurement For Maintenance And General Cleaning Of Air-conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr, Rfq No. 2024-fad- 194. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. A Set Of Technical Specifications Are Provided In Attachment 1. All Items Listed Under The Purchaser’s Specifications Must Be Complied With On A Pass-fail Basis. Failure To Meet Any One Of The Requirements May Result In Rejection Of The Quotation. Small-value Procurement/shopping Procedures Will Be Conducted In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184. It Is The Intent Of The Purchaser To Evaluate The Bid/quotation On A Per Item Basis, And Award Will Be Made To The Bid/quotation Or Combination Of Quotations Resulting In The Lowest Evaluated Quotation Meeting The Purchaser’s Technical Specifications. Quotations Must Be Delivered At The Address Below Not Later Than 12:00 P.m. Of [october 14 ,2024]. Department Of Environment And Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau National Capital Region National Ecology Center Compound, East Avenue Diliman, Quezon City Prices Must Be Quoted In Philippine Peso And Must Include The Unit Price And Total Price, Inclusive Of All Taxes To Be Paid And Other Incidental Cost To The Delivery Site/s If The Contract Is Awarded. Bid/quotation May Be Typewritten And May Be Placed In A Sealed Envelope Marked The [procurement For Maintenance And General Cleaning Of Air- Conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr], Rfq No. 2024-fad-194 You May Send Your Bid- Quotation Through Fax (02-9313134) Or E-mail (emb.bacsec.ncr123@gmail.com). Bids/quotations Shall Be Valid For Sixty (60) Calendar Days From The Deadline Of Submission Of Bids. The Delivery Period Shall Be Within Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Purchase Order (p.o) And/or Job Order (j.o). The Supplier Should Inform The Purchaser At Least Three (3) Days Before The Date Of Delivery. The Delivery Will Be Made Only During Working Days And Hours. Delivery Sites: See Delivery Sites Enumerated In The Quotation Form Department Of Environment And Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau National Capital Region National Ecology Center Compound, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City The Applicable Rate For Late Deliveries Is One Tenth (1/10) Of One (1) Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion Of The Contract For Every Day Of Delay. The Maximum Deduction Shall Be Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of Contract. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Amount, The Purchaser Shall Rescind The Contract Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. The Purchaser Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Quotation, And To Annul The Bidding/shopping Process Or Reject All Quotations At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder/bidders. The Purchaser Also Reserves The Right To Waive Minor Deviations/defects Or Infirmities Therein. A Minor Deviation/defect Or Infirmity Is One That Does Not Materially Affect The Overall Functionality Of The Material And The Capability Of The Supplier To Perform The Contract. The Prospective Bidder Shall Submit The Following: Signed Quotation Form Goods- Technical Specifications And Certification From Regulatory Offices, If Applicable (dole Doh And Etc.) Food Services- Menu Civil Works- Plan, Layout, And Design Proof Of Philgeps Registration; Sec Registration/dti Certificate; Business Permit; Tax Clearance Or Annual Income Tax Return; Preferably With Proof That The Offered Products/items Are Manufactured By An Iso- 9001 And Iso14001 Company Whose Certifications Are Valid On Opening Of Proposal; Preferably In Compliance With Philippine Green Public Procurement Roadmap Of Government Procurement Policy Board (gppb); Failure To Follow The Above Requirements May Result In Outright Rejection Of Submitted Quotation/s. Awarded Bidder Should Sign The Conforme Within Three (3) Working Days Upon Receipt. Failure To Conform Shall Be The Basis In The Consideration Of Appropriate Responsiveness Of The Bidder, In Which The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid. Engr. Divina C. Camarao Bac, Chairman Attachment 1 Technical Specifications No. Purchaser’s Specifications Quantit Y / Uom Abc Per Unit Total Abc Rfq No. 2024-fad-194 Procurement For Maintenance And General Cleaning Of Air-conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr Please See The Attached Tor 1 Lot Php 350,000.00 Php 350,000.00 Along With Your Signed Quotation Please Submit The Ff: Philgeps Certificate Dti/ Sec Mayor’s Permit Preferably With Proof That The Offered Products / Items Are Manufactured By An Iso-9001 And Iso-14001 Company Whose Certifications Are Valid On The Opening On Proposal Quotation Form Date: Rfq No. Attention: Fad-procurement And Property Management Unit Department Of Environment And Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau-national Capital Region National Ecology Center Compound East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1) Having Examined The Subject Request For Quotation (rfq) Including The Technical Specifications, We, The Undersigned Offer To Supply And Deliver The Following: No. Description Quantity / Uom Delivery Site Unit Price (php) Total Price (php) Rfq No. 2024-fad-194 Procurement For Maintenance And General Cleaning Of Air-conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr Please See The Attached Tor 1 Lot Emb-ncr We Undertake, If Our Quotation Or Bid Is Accepted, To Deliver The Above Goods Within The Fifteen (15)-day Delivery Period From Receipt Purchase Order (p.o) Or Job Order (j.o). We Agree To Abide By This Quotation/bid For A Period Of Sixty (60) Days After The Deadline Of Submission Specified In The Rfq. We Understand That Payment For Items Delivered Will Be Made To The Winning Supplier After The Inspection And Acceptance Of Goods Delivered. Name Of Company : Postal Address : Email Address : Telephone & Fax No. : Supplier’s Representative : Signature Over Printed Name : Account Name And Branch : Preferably Landbank Account. In Case Of Other Banks, Charges May Apply. Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This Day Of , 20 At , Philippines. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial] Terms Of Reference Supply Of Labor And Materials For The Preventive Maintenance And General Cleaning Of Air-conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr From September To December 2024 Objective Emb-ncr Intends To Engage The Services Of A Service Provider Who Is Duly Authorized And With The Necessary Expertise, Experience, And Capacity To Maintain And/or Recommend The Replacement Of Parts And Accessories Of Various Brands Of Air- Conditioning Units Contract Period The Contract Period Shall Be From September To December 2024. Project Coverage The Scope Of Services Covers Comprehensive Maintenance Services For All The Air- Conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr, Which Includes The Following: Supply Of All Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Supervision, And Other Necessary Operations For The Maintenance Of Air-conditioning Units; Replacement Of Consumable Items The Services Shall Cover All Air-conditioning Units Located At: Office Address Environmental Management Bureau – Ncr Building National Ecology Center Compound, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Solid Waste Management Unit Office Clinic Opcen Container Van (records Unit) Air Quality Monitoring Stations North Caloocan Caloocan City Hall Annex Cpd., Caloocan City Las Piñas Rohm And Hass Warehuse Cpd., Caa Road, Las Piñas City Makati University Of Makati, Dr. Jose P. Rizal Extension, Makati Malabon Malabon Polytechnic Institute Cpd., Gov. A. Pascual Ave. Cor. A. Reyes Street, Malabon City Mandaluyong National Center For Mental Health Cpd., Nueve De Pebrero St., Brgy. Mauway, Mandaluyong City Marikina Marikina Hall Of Justice Open Ground, Marikina City Muntinlupa Muntinlupa Bilibid Prison Open Ground, Bilibid, Muntinlupa City Navotas Navotas City Hall Cpd., M. Naval Street, Navotas City Parañaque Don Bosco Brgy. Hall Cpd., Parañaque City Pasay Philippine Airlines Cpd., Andrew Avenue, Brgy 184 Zone 19, Pasay City – For Relocation Pateros Pateros Elementary School Cpd., P. Herrera Street, San Pedro, Pateros – For Relocation Pasig Country Lodge Cpd., 18 Danny Floro Street, Oranbo, Pasig City San Juan Pinaglabanan Shrine Cpd., Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan City Taguig Technical University Of The Philippines – Taguig City Cpd., East Service Road, Bicutan, Taguig City Manila Mehan Garden, City Of Manila Namria Namria Cmpd., Lawton Avenue, Taguig City Minimum Qualification Of Bidders / Contractors The Service Provider Must Possess The Required Experience And Expertise To Carry Out The Preventive Maintenance Services: Three (3) Years Of Air-conditioning Preventive Maintenance Experience (dti Registration, Business Permit) Is Required; Must Allocate Certified Technicians With A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Working Experience In Preventive Maintenance Of Air Conditioning Units; Relevant Training Attended During The Last Three (3) Years Of The Technicians Who Will Be Assigned To The Emb-ncr With Training Certificate/s As Proof.; Certificate Of Satisfactory Performance Issued By At Least Two (2) Current Or Previous Clients Attesting To The Services Rendered During The Last Three (3) Years; Preferably With Iso 9001 Certification Scope Of Works General Scope Of Services Conduct Quarterly Scheduled Cleaning, Check-up, And Standard Preventive Maintenance Of Emb-ncr Air-conditioning Units Including All Internal Components (please See Attached Annex A): Window Type Wall-mounted Floor Mounted Cassette Type Removal Of Air Filters For Cleaning And Recommendation For Replacement, If Necessary; Conduct General Inspection And General Cleaning Of: Coiling Coils (using Power Spray) Fan Blades Condenser Coil (with Pressure Washer) Drain Line (by Flushing) Blower Assembly All Other Internal Components Of The Units Conduct Necessary Greasing / Lubrication Of Bearing And Any Rotating Parts; Conduct Measurement Of The Air Conditioner Supply Temperature And Equipment Working Temperature; Check-up Of Cables And Miscellaneous Materials Such As Nuts, Bolts, Screws, And Connectors For Connection Tightness And Inspect For Broken, Damaged, Or Burned Components, And Replace As Deemed Necessary; Technical Audit Of Equipment Condition Including Freon Charging And Actual Electrical Reading Operation Of The Units; Drying Of Internal Components Using Compressed Air; Check For Possible Defective Or Worn-out Mechanical Components And Replace As Deemed Necessary; Assembly And Start-up; Check-up And Repair Of Undesirable Noise And Vibration Of The Unit; Observation Of The Compressor Performance And Recommendation Of Repair/replacement, If Necessary; Check-up Of All Moving Parts Such As Fan Motor Bearing/bushing And Shafting Evaporator Blowers And Blade, And Recommendation Of Repair/replacement Of Parts, If Necessary; Check And Record Compressor Suction And Discharge Pressure For Each Compressor Comprehensive Check-up Of Compressor, Main Fan Motor And Condenser Fan Motor Units; Conduct Check-up Of Voltage, Load Currents, And Phase Sequence Of The Electrical Power Supply; Check-up Of All Refrigerant Line In The Air-conditioning System And Replenishment Of The Same, If Necessary; Check-up And Repair Of Equipment Corrosion, Derust, Which Include Preparation With Primer And Repainting Of Affected Parts; Return Unit To Operational Service With Normal Load Then Verify The Output; Replacement Of Consumable Items Such As Oil, Refrigerant, Fan Belts And Air Filters At One Time As Needed Within The Duration Of The Maintenance Service; Installation / Re-installation And Dismantling Of Old Or New Air-conditioning Units Is Included In The Services That Will Be Provided Technical Support Services Certified Technical Personnel Must Be Available / Reachable All Throughout The Period Of The Contract Duration (24/7); Emergency “call-in” Provisions; Free Check-up, Troubleshooting And Minor Repair; Should Respond Within 24 Hours Upon Receipt Of Call; On-site Technical Support Assistance Shall Be Provided Within Three (3) Hours Response Time During Office Hours And Four (4) Hours If After Office Hours Or During Weekends / Holidays; Prepare And Submit Clear And Detailed Service Report Including The Findings And Recommendations For Evaluation; Quarterly Submit A Summary Of Total Technical Support Visits Done For Review / Reference Of Emb-ncr Site Upkeep And Cleaning Cleaning Of Working Area And Cleaning Of Site; Service Provider Shall Always Prevent The Accumulation Of Waste Materials, Rubbish, Debris, And Shall Have The Same Removed Immediately From The Premises And Disposed Of Properly. List Of Air Conditioning Units: Air Conditioning Units Of Emb-ncr Location Window Type Split Type Ceiling Type Floor Mounted Total Environmental Management Bureau – Ncr Building 5 (inverter) 27 (inverter) 14 (inverter) 13 (inverter) 59 Solid Waste Management Unit Office 2 (inverter) 2 Clinic 1 (inverter) 1 Opcen 2 (inverter) 2 Container Van (records Unit) 1 (inverter) 1 Air Quality Monitoring Stations North Caloocan 2 (inverter) 2 Las Piñas 2 (inverter) 2 Makati 2 (inverter) 2 Malabon 2 (inverter) 2 Mandaluyong 2 (inverter) 2 Marikina 2 (inverter) 2 Muntinlupa 2 (inverter) 2 Navotas 2 (inverter) 2 Parañaque 2 (inverter) 2 Pasay 2 (inverter) 2 Pateros 2 (inverter) 2 Pasig 2 (inverter) 2 San Juan 2 (inverter) 2 Taguig 2 (inverter) 2 Manila 2 (non- Inverter) 2 Namria 2 (non- Inverter) 2 Total 97 Schedule Of Preventive Maintenance The Schedule Of Preventive Maintenance For Emb-ncr Must Be Completed On Or Before: 3rd Quarter – September 2025 4th Quarter – December 2025 Other Terms And Conditions Prospective Bidder/s Shall Visit And Inspect The Sites And Its Surroundings; All Permits And Clearances Required Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor; The Contractor Shall Ensure That Only Honed, Skilled, And Well-trained Individuals Shall Be Assigned To The Emb-ncr Premises To Ensure Correct And Proper Renovation; No Employer-employee Relationship Shall Exist Between Emb-ncr And The Contractor And Its Assigned Personnel And Laborers; All Personnel And Laborers Assigned To The Emb-ncr Must Wear Proper Company Uniforms And Identification Cards The Service Provider Shall Provide Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) And Clothing Without Additional Cost To The Emb-ncr; The Contractor Must Secure Work Permit From The Emb-ncr’s Safety Officer; The Contractor Shall Exercise Extraordinary Precautions When Providing Its Services To Ensure Than No Illness, Accident And/or Damage To Any Of Its Personnel And Laborers Will Take Place. All Medical Costs Of Their Service Technicians Arising From The Accidents While Performing The Services Shall Be Shouldered By The Contractor; The Contractor Shall Answer For Any Damage Or Loss Of The Emb-ncr’s Properties, Or To Those For Which The Emb-ncr Is Responsible Which May Be Sustained Through The Fault Of The Contractor’s Personnel And Laborers. The Contractor Has The Option Of Either Paying The Cost Of The Damage Of Loss In Cash, Or In Repairing, Reinstating, Or Replacing The Item/s Lost Or Damaged. In This Connection, The Persons Whom The Contractor Assigns To Perform The Renovation Shall Submit Themselves To Search By The Security Guards Of The Emb-ncr Before Entering And Leaving The Latter’s Premises; The Contractor Shall Secure His/her Own Equipment And Materials On Site. Emb- Ncr Shall Not Be Held Liable And Accountable To Any Losses And Damages Incurred During The Progress Of The Work And Activity Of The Contractor; Before Ordering Materials, The Contract Must Submit Sample Applications Of Each Type Of Fixtures, Tiles, And Paint Finish And Color. Terms Of Payment Payment To The Service Provider Shall Be Made On A Quarterly Basis Upon Acceptance Of Emb-ncr, Through Its Procurement And Property Management Unit, Subject To The Submission Of Billing Statement, Duly Accomplished Service Report Form, Narrative Report With Proper Documentation And Other Documentary Requirements. Warranty A Warranty Security Shall Be Required From The Winning Bidder A Minimum Period Of Six (6) Months. Contract Duration The Project Must Be Completed Within The Period Of Sixty (60) Calendar Days From Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. Work Shall Be Undertaken By The Contractor After Office Hours: 5:00pm – 10pm During Weekdays. Prepared By: Joy Anne Marie A. Mancera Head, Ppmu Approved By: Gemma G. Cariño Chief, Finance And Admin. Division

Details: Amendment 0002 To Solicitation N6274224r6706 Is Issued Per Attached. exhibit D - Revised Boq Is Provided In Both Pdf. And Excel Formats, For Your Use.only Revised Price Proposals, Per Amendment 0002, Are Required, the Deadline For Submitting Your Revise Price Proposal Is 30 August 2024 No Later Than 11:00 A.m. Thailand Time. Please Acknowledge Receipt Of The Amendment. ************************************************************************** amendment 0001 For Solicitation N6274224r6706 Is Released. date For Submission Of Proposals Is Changed To 2 July 2024, No Later Than 11:00 A.m. Thailand Time. ********************************************************************************* this Is A Design Build Project For The Design And Construction/renovation Of The Current C2 Fusion Center At Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Philippines. The Scope Includes The Renovation Of An Existing Facility, Construction Of A New Guard Shack, Perimeter Security Fence With Integrated Lighting, Enhancement Of Building Security, Sealing Gaps In Exterior Penetration, And The Provision Of Cctv Cameras Along The Fence And Within The Existing C2 Fusion Center. the Design-build Contract Requires Essential Site Work, Excavation, And The Construction Of Approximately 260 Meters Of Perimeter Security Fencing And Lights. Additionally, Enter/exit Turnstiles And A Gate Will Be Installed Within The Fence Line. A New Guard Shack, Measuring Approximately 14 Square Meters, Will Be Constructed With A Covered Walkway Connecting It To The Building's Facade. The Guard Shack Will Be Equipped With Climate Control, Internet Connectivity, And Necessary Electrical And Hvac Utilities. cctv Cameras, With Specific Peripheral Views Outlined In The Attached Layout, Will Be Strategically Positioned On Both The New Perimeter Fencing And Inside The Existing C2 Fusion Center. Notably, The Guard Shack, Security Fencing, Lights, And Cctv Installation Constitute New Construction, While The Security Enhancements For The Exterior Ceiling/awnings Involve The Renovation Of Existing Facility Space. construction And Renovation Elements Include But Not Limited To The Following: site Planning, Site Verification, Design, And Construction coordinate With Utility Providers And Other Local Government Agencies acquiring Required Construction Permits site Electrical Systems; And development Of As-built Drawings And Operation And Maintenance Manuals. after Award, This Statement Of Work (sow) May Be Modified As Determined By The Contracting Officer To Address Unforeseen Conditions Or Further Refine The Requirements To Better Accomplish The Project Objectives Based On New Information Realized During The Administration Of The Contract. the North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is 236220 And Average Annual Receipts Is $45.0 Million. Estimated Range Is Between $1,000,000 Million To $5,000,000 Million U.s. Dollars. The Contract Completion Period Is Anticipated To Be 210 Calendar Days. This Is A Source Selection Procurement Requiring The Submission Of Both Technical And Price Proposals. all Contractors Are Advised That Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Database Is Required Prior To Offer Submission And Award Of A Contract, Refer To Far 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018). Failure To Register In The Sam Database May Render Your Firm Ineligible For Award. For More Information, Check The Sam Website At Http://www.sam.gov. The Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) Requires The Completion Of Electronic Annual Representations And Certifications Prior To Award Of A Contract. solicitation N6274224r6706 Is Tentatively Scheduled Be Released By 26 April 2024 And A Pre-proposal Site Visit (ppsv) And Conference For This Project Is Tentatively Scheduled For During The Week Of 20-24 May 2024. The Site Visit Is To Provide Offerors With An Opportunity To Familiarize Themselves With The Jobsite And Conditions To Be Encountered And Is Not For The Purpose Of Answering Questions. offerors Interested In Attending The Pre-solicitation Site Visit Shall Submit A “site Access Request For Ppsv Form With Ids/passports” To Artitar@state.gov, Copy Williamsrg@state.gov No Later Than 11:00 A.m. On 19 April 2024 (fri) Local Time, Bangkok, Thailand. Contractors May Submit Up To Four Names But Will Be Limited To Two Attendees Per Contractor To Include Subcontractors. This Base Access Process Is Only For The List Of Attendees The Us Government Is Facilitating. Contractors That Request Access After The Required Date Will Not Be Added To The Us Government List But Will Still Be Allowed To Attend The Site Visit With Two Attendees If They Can Get Access To The Base On Their Own. This Is A Limitation Imposed By The Host Nation. the Base Access Request Is Mandatory And The Ppsv Is Required If You Intend To Submit Proposals. Additional Name List Cannot Be Added Or Modified To The Base Access Request After 19 April 2024. attachment a –pre-proposal Site Visit (ppsv) Site Access Request ************************************** solicitation N6274224r6706d/b Ufc Renovation Of C2 Fusion Center, Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines Is Released. proposal Delivery: Bid Packages Should Be Emailed To The Following Addresses, Artitar@state.gov Andwilliamsrg@state.gov. in Order To Avoid Over Limited Size Ofourinternetserver, The Proposal Packages Shall Be Broken Downto Notexceed5 Mbper Email. date For Proposal Submission Is 24 June 2024 No Later Than 11:00 A.m. Thailand Time. pre-proposal Site Visit (ppsv) Is On 10 June 2024 At 9:00 A.m. Local Time – Atbasa Airbase Compound, Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines,gps Coordinates: 14°58'54.8"n 120°30'18.2"e. - Site Access For The Ppsv Is Available For Only Those Who Submitted Request For The Site Access For This Project In Advance Before 19 April 2024 Due To Host Nation's Restriction. - Please Review The Solicitation Package And Submit Request For Information (rfi), Using Exhibit A Pre-proposal Inquiry Form, For Any Questions You May Have. Rfis Can Be Submitted From Now On. ensure Sam Status Is Active. Inactive Or Expired Status Will Not Be Considered For Evaluation.

Details: Description Invitation To Bid For The Procurement Of 2024- 2027 Security Services 1. The Metro Lipa Water District (mlwd) Through Its Approved Corporate Budget, Intends To Apply The Sum Three Million One Hundred Twenty Three Thousand One Pesos And 10/100 (p 3,123,001.10) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For The Supply And Delivery Of The Hereunder Project: Name Of Project : Security Services Of 9 Guards Location : Brgy. Balintawak, Lipa City, Batangas Brief Description : 8 Security Services 12 Hours Duty Daily Including Sundays And Holidays 1 Security Services 8 Hours Duty Daily Excluding Saturday, Sundays And Holidays Approved Budget For The Contract : Php 3,123,001.10for The First Year Only Ten (10) Months Only (inclusive Of Vat) Contract Duration : March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2027 - Security Agency Must Have Office Nearby Metro Lipa Water District. Should Be Within 30km Radius Of Metro Lipa Water District Main Office - Price Schedule - See Attached “annex A” - Agency Fee Should Be Compliant With The Prevailing Labor Rules And Regulations. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Mlwd Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Delivery Of Services Is Required Effective March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2027. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Five (5) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Nondiscretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. 4. Prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Mlwd And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below Starting From 8:00 Am – 12:00 Nn And 1:00 Pm - 5:00 Pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders From February 7, 2024 During Office Hours From 8:00 Am – 5:00 Pm, Monday To Friday Until March 01, 2024, At 10:00 Am From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of Three Thousand Pesos (p 3,000.00). It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And At Mlwd, Http://www.metrolipawd.gov.ph, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Non-refundable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. Bidders Shall Pay The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids In Any Of The Following Payment Options; Over The Counter Payment At Mlwd Main Office , Brgy. Balintawak, Lipa City, Batangas Over – The – Counter Deposit Or Online Bank Deposit To Mlwd Bank Account As Detailed Below: Account Name : Metro Lipa Water District Account Number : 00-0-05135-655-1 Bank : Development Bank Of The Phils. Lipa City Branch Upon Payment, Bidders Are Advised To Coordinate With The Bac Secretariat And Kindly Email Or Fax The Deposit Slip Or Any Proof Of Online Fund Transfer For The Issuance Of The Official Receipt. 6. The Metro Lipa Water District (mlwd) Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On February 15, 2024 At 1:30 Pm At Metro Lipa Water District, Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. The Pre- Bid Conference Is Accessible Online Through Https://meet.google.com/euh-mjjs-xas. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat At The Address Below On Or Before March 01, 2024 At 11:00am. Bidder May Submit Their Bids Thru A Designated Drop Box Infront Of Mlwd Main Office Or Thru A Courier. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 14. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On March 01, 2024 At 1:30 Pm At The 2nd Floor, Metro Lipa Water District Administration Building Which Shall Be Accessible Online Thru Https://meet.google.com/euh-mjjs-xas. 10. The Mlwd Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Violebeth Maranan/ Ma. Catherine Manguiat Bac Secretariat Metro Lipa Water District Brgy. Balintawak, Lipa City, Batangas Tel. No.: (043) 756-1670/ 756-6972 Fax No.: (043) 756-3450 E-mail: Webmaster@metrolipawd.gov.ph Website: Www.metrolipawd.gov.ph 12. You May Visit The Following Website/s: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents, Please Visit : The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) Website Agency Website: Www.metrolipawd.gov.ph (signed) Rebecca A. Bathan Bac Chairman

Details: Disclaimer: This Is A Source Sought Notice Only. This Synopsis Is Not A Request For Quote, Proposal, Or Bid. This Notice Is Not A Solicitation As Defined By Far 2.101, Therefore It Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Enter Into A Contract, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To An Acquisition Approach. All Information Contained In This Rfi Is Preliminary As Well As Subject To Modification And Is In No Way Binding On The Government. Information Submitted In Response To This Notice Is Voluntary; The Government Will Not Pay For Information Requested Nor Will It Compensate Any Respondent For Any Cost Incurred In Developing Information Provided To The Government. The Government Is Requesting That Restrictive Or Proprietary Markings Not Be Used In Response To This Notice. If A Solicitation Is Released, It Is Will Be Synopsized In The Federal Business Opportunities (fedbizopps) Website Or Gsa. It Is The Responsibility Of The Interested Parties To Monitor These Sites For Additional Information Pertaining To This Rfi. the Anticipated Small Business Administration (sba) Size Standard For The North American Classification Code (naics) 561621 Is $25m. 1. Purpose: The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Hereby Issues The Following Sources Sought Notice As A Request For Information (rfi). This Rfi Is Being Used For Market Research Purposes Only To Seek Contractors With The Capability To Provide The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (cavhs) With All Labor, Tools Materials, Supplies, Equipment, Cabling, Licensing, Personnel, Supervision And Transportation Required Provide For The Installation Of A Stand-alone Security Surveillance Camera System For The Eight Community Based Outpatient Clinic (cbocs) Located Across Arkansas. important Notice: Velocity Vision Software Is Currently In Use For The Camera Systems In Use In Both Little Rock And North Little Rock Campuses, Therefore All Equipment Must Be Compatible With This Software. 2. Place Of Performance: see Attached Statement Of Work. 3. Opportunity: The Cavhs Is Seeking Information From Potential Contractors On Their Ability To Provide This Service. This Is A Request For Information (rfi) Only. Small Business Concerns Are Encouraged To Provide Responses To This Rfi To Assist The Cavhs In Determining Potential Levels Of Competition Available In The Industry. note: All Questions And Information Shall Be Answered And Provided In Sections 4 Through 7 For The Government To Consider Whether The Contractor Has The Capability To Meet The Government Requirement. 4. Responses Requested: The Cavhs Requires The Following Questions Answered In This Rfi: Answers That Are Not Provided Shall Be Considered Non-responsive To The Request For Information. a. Is The Contractor Licensed/certified To Provide Provide For The Installation Of A Stand-alone Security Surveillance Camera System And Any Updates As Required? contractor Shall Attach Documentation Of Their Licensing/certification To Be Viewed By The Government To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research And Responsiveness To This Sources Sought Notice. b. Are Contractor Personnel/technicians Certified/licensed To Install Required Hardware To Meet Service Requirements? contractor Shall Attach Documentation Of This Accreditation/certification To Be Viewed By The Government To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research And Responsiveness To This Sources Sought Notice. c. Prospective Contractors Shall Provide Their Point(s) Of Contact Name, Address, Telephone Number, And Email Address. In Addition, Contractors Shall Provide The Company's Business Size, And Data Universal Numbering System (duns) Number. d. Is Your Company A Small Business (sdvosb, Vosb), Sdbs, Hubzone, Or 8a Concern? Naics Code: 561621, Psc Code: N063: Installation Of Equipment- Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems please Provide Proof Of Qualifications. e. Contractor Shall Provide Proof It S Equipment Is Compatible With Velocity Vision Software. f. What Is The Estimated Market Pricing For Services Of This Magnitude? please Provide An Estimated Pricing Guide/structure For Review Purposes To Aid In Accurately Forecasting Requirements. 5. Capability Statement: Provide Your Capability Statement To Demonstrate Your Company S Understanding And Ability To Perform High-speed Internet Services In Accordance With The Attached Performance Work Statement. 6. Relevant Experience: Please Provide Government Or Commercial Agency Relevant Experience Within The Last Three (3) Years. Information Shall Include: contract Number name/point Of Contact (poc) poc Phone Number poc Email Address brief Description Of How The Contract Referenced At 6(a) Relates To The Technical Capability Within The Telecommunications/internet Industry. 7. Subcontracting: If Subcontracting, Provide Subcontractor S Business Name, Address, Phone Number, And Duns. Identify Specific Task(s) To Be Performed By The Subcontractor And Percentage Of Effort As The Prime Contractor. contractor Shall Possess The Capability To Provide All Requirements And Objectives. 8. Instructions And Response Guidelines: Rfi Responses Are Due By 11:00am (cst) On Friday Sept 20, 2024; Size Is Limited To 8.5 X 11 Inches, 12-point Font, With 1-inch Margins In Microsoft Word Format Via Email To Joseph.warren@va.gov All Questions Shall Be Submitted By 10:00am (cst) On Tuesday Sep 10, 2024 Via Email To Joseph.warren@va.gov Telephone Requests Or Inquires Will Not Be Accepted. the Subject Line Shall Read: 36c25624q1340 Cboc Security Camera S no Solicitation Exists At This Time. There Is No Page Limitation On Subparagraphs 4(a) - 4(f). All Questions Shall Be Answered To Be Considered As Part Of The Market Research For Capable Contractors To Meet The Government Requirements. please Provide Additional Information You Deem Relevant In Order To Respond To The Specific Inquiries Of The Rfi. Information Provided Will Be Used Solely By Cavhs As "market Research" And Will Not Be Released Outside Of The Cavhs Purchasing And Contract Team. 11. Contact Information: contracting Officer: Joseph Warren email Address: Joseph.warren@va.gov your Responses To This Notice Is Appreciated. statement Of Work for cboc Security Camera System scope the Purpose Of This Contract Is To Provide For The Installation Of A Stand-alone Security Surveillance Camera System For The Eight Community Based Outpatient Clinic (cbocs) Located Across Arkansas. The Camera System Will Transmit Data To The Va Virtual Cloud For Storage Or Retrieval If Incident Investigations Are Needed By Va Police. These Will Have To Be Partitioned Views To The Department Of Veteran Affairs Nlr/lr Police For Their Viewing. The Cboc Locations Are: conway Cboc: 1520 East Dave Ward Drive Conway, Ar 72032 el Dorado Cboc: 1702 North West Avenue El Dorado, Ar 71730 hot Springs Cboc: 177 Sawtooth Oak Street Hot Springs, Ar 71901 mena Cboc: 300 Morrow Street, South Mena, Ar 71953 mountain Home Cboc: 1520 East Dave Ward Drive Conway, Ar 72032-9642 pine Bluff Cboc: 2906 Market Street Pine Bluff, Ar 71601 russellville Cboc: 3106 West 2nd Ct Russellville, Ar 72801 searcy Cboc: 1120 South Main Street Searcy, Ar 72143-7319 2. General Requirements And Tasks: a. This Statement Of Work (sow) Describes The Turn-key Job/services And Security System Components To Be Provided And Installed At All Cbocs Listed Above. The Sow Shall Generally Consist Of, But Not Necessarily Be Limited To, Providing All Pro Services On-site Engineering Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, Permits, Testing, And Reports Required To Install The Security Camera System Using Cat6a Cabling By The Contractor. All Federal, State, And Local Code/regulations/standards Shall Be Followed. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Installing & Upgrading Servers, Hardware, Software, And New Cameras System To Working Order, In Compliance With Va Directives. Contractor Will Follow Requirements Of The Va Physical Security Design Manual. All System Components Must Be Monitored And Controlled By The Engineering Electronics Technicians. Alternate Locations For Monitoring Cameras May Be Required In Some Circumstances. The System Must Comply With Section 889 Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act Of 2019 (ndaa) And The Trade Agreement Act (taa) To Ensure Only U.s Made Or Designated Country End Products Are Acquired For Use. b. The Va Office Of Information And Technology (oit) Will Provide The Secure Internet Connectivity Between The Camera Hardware Switch, The Secure Router, And All Network Personal Computers. c. Hardware, Software, And Software Agreement License Requirements For Each Cboc Location Will Consist Of Items Listed In Paragraph D.1through D.7 And The Detailed Listing Below Each Cboc Header: d. Software Server, Licenses, And Labor Quantity d.1 Velocity Vision Enterprise Base License (bl) 1 d.2 Xprotect Lpr Base License (bl) 1 d.3 Vision Ai Enterprise, Perpetual License 136 d.4 Velocity Vision Access Base License (bl) 1 d.5 Identiv Management Server: 1 (r350) 1u 4-bay Xeon E-2336 16gb (2x 8gb) Perc H755 2x 1gbe Rj45 2x 600w Psu 5yr 4x 480gb Mu Ssd Sql Standard 2019 d.6 Vision Ai Core Server 1 d.7 Network Switch Sw10g 1 d.8 Dell 7960 Facial Recognition Server 1 e. Prop Services, On-site Engineering Labor e.1 Travel Is Billed Per Visit As Flat Rate, Travel Expenses Will Not Exceed Quoted Amount Per Visit e.2 Global Services Labor For Systems Engineer e.3 Corsight Single Camera License 5 Year License conway Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 7 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 3 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 1 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 17 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 2 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 17 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 17 1 el Dorado Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 3 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 1 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 12 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 12 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 12 hot Springs Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 4 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 8 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 4 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 7 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 3 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 26 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 4 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 4 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 installation, Commissioning, Labor For 24 Cameras And Velocity Vision Software 26 mena Cboc item Description Quantity no. 1. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2. 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 4 3. 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 3 4. 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 5. 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 6. Velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 15 7. Network Jack-25pk 1 8. 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 9. Xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 10. Velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 11. Identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 12. Vision Ai Edge 10 1 13. Network Switch Sw28g 1 14. Install Labor For 14 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 15 pine Bluff Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 5 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 15 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 15 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 15 searcy Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 3 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 6 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 7 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 6 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 24 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 7 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 24 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 24 russellville Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 4 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 2 2mp X2, Ir Outdoor Dome 4 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 14 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 3 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 14 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 14 mountain Home Cboc item Description Quantity no. 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 1 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir 5 5mp, Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera 6 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 2 velocity Vision Enterprise Channel License (cl) 14 network Jack-25pk 1 43" Monitor Set (smt-4343 Monitor + Sbm-4343 Desktop Stand) 1 xprotect Lpr Connection License 1 velocity Vision Access Door License (cl) 2 identiv 1u 4-bay Rackmount (r350) Xe E-2236 16gb (2x 8gb) 2x 240gb M.2 ssd Boss 2x 1gbe Rj45 Onboard Perc H755 Nvidia T400 Nvidia T400 2x 350w psu 16gb Memory 32tb Raw - 4x 8tb Enterprise Sata Windows 10 1 vision Ai Edge 10 1 network Switch Sw28g 1 install Labor For 24 Cameras And Setup Of Velocity Vision Software 14 3. Background in Accordance With Va Physical Security And Resiliency Design Manual October 1, 2020 Revised September 1, 2021, The Manual Provides Physical Security And Resiliency Requirements For Va Facilities. Security Surveillance Video System (sstv) Cameras Must Be Provided To Monitor Activities In The Vestibules And Lobbies And Must Be Located To Provide Views Of Approaching Pedestrian And Vehicular Traffic, Drop-off Areas, Building Entrances, And Departing Pedestrian And Vehicular Traffic . The Acquisition Of This Sstv Camera System Must Meet The Requirements Specified In Physical Security And Resiliency Design Manual. 4. Uninstall And Remove the Contractor Will Uninstall And Remove Existing Cameras, Camera System(s) Including Digital Video Recorder/server, Display(s), And Related Cabling At The Pine Bluff Cboc. Contractor Will Place The Removed Items, And Cabling Into Containers For Return To The Building Owner. 5. Specific Requirements Installation Of Cameras the Contractor Will Install Cameras Using Cat6a Cables And Perform Cable Test Certifications To Ensure Cable Connectivity Is Operational. All Cabling Will Be Routed To The Oit Closets Where The Oit Switches Are Located. the Contractor Will Coordinate With The Cor To Schedule Installation At Each Site Two-weeks Prior To Installation. The Cor Will Coordinate With Oit To Ensure Oit Is Present To Open The Telecommunication Room (tr). the Contractor Shall Install The Appropriate Number And Type Of Cameras As Identified In Para 2.c Listed Above For Each Location. outdoor Locations Require Outdoor Rated Cameras. the Cameras Must Include External Surge Protection For Each Outdoor Camera And Software Licenses Required To Connect To The Network And Function Properly. the Contractor Shall Wire The New Camera Cables Up To The Existing Nvr Patch Panel In The It/server Room. the Contractor Is Responsible For Providing All The Required Conduit For Camera Installations If Required By Code. for Exterior Cable Runs, The Contractor Shall Use Electrical Metallic Tubing (emt) With Compressed Fittings Except In Areas Not Permitted By Code Or Regulation. all Exterior Hardware Shall Be Rust Resistant Stainless Steel. all Penetrations Must Be Properly Sealed. for Interior Cable Runs The Contractor Shall Use Surface Mounted Raceway Except In Spaces That Already Use Emt. the Type And Installation Of Conduit And Raceway Must Be In Compliance With National Electrical Code And The Gsa P-100. existing Conduit May Be Reused If It Is In Compliance With The Electrical Code And Other Applicable Regulations. The Cor Must Field Approve The Reuse Of Existing Conduit. for Bidding Purposes, Factor In A Plus Or Minus 10 Feet Shift If Indicated To Allow For Camera Field Adjustments. the Contractor Shall Repair All Damaged Surfaces And Must Be Touched Up With The Proper Paint Or Sealant If Caused During The Installation By The Contractor. the Camera System Shall Include A Five-year System Support Agreement (ssa) For The Software And Camera Licenses. Firmware And Software Version Upgrades Must Be Installed Within 30 Days Of Release By The Contractor, Until The Five-year Ssa Expires. First Year All Service/support Labor Must Be Included. No Labor Charges During Warranty Period. Include Service Labor Rates For Years 2-5. Include The Following Hourly Labor Rates: Regular Business Hours, After Hours, Holidays, Emergency On-site (within 4 Hours/same Day). Mileage Will Not Be Paid On Labor Rates. where Necessary, The Contractor Shall Provide And Install Emt Conduit Fore Exterior Paths. - Basis Of Design For Camera S: pnv-a9081r 4k Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera xnf-9013rv 12mp, Fisheye Camera With Ai And Ir qnv-c8011r 5mp Ir Outdoor Vandal Dome Ai Camera pnm-7082rvd 2mp X 2 Ir Outdoor Dome Camera xno-6123r 2mp Ir Bullet Lpr Camera: 5.2-62mm Lens, 12x Optical, 32x Digital Zoom, 295 Ir 6. Protection a. The Contractor Shall Protect Government Property While Working On The Project. b. The Contractor Is To Provide Signage And Traffic Control Devices To Protect The Work Area As Needed Throughout The Duration Of The Project. c. The Contractor Will Follow The Guidelines Listed In The Infection Control Risk Assessment (icra) While Performing Work At Each Cboc. The Icra Will Be Posted Prior To The Beginning Of All Work. 7. Equipment And Material Storage a. The Contractor Shall Provide All Tools And Equipment Associated With The Entire Project, Operate In A Safe Manner, And Adhere To All Osha And Gsa Standards. b. The Contractor Shall Provide And Store All Equipment, The Materials Specified Above, And Any Other Materials That Are Required To Complete The Project. The Materials Are Required To Be Kept Clean And Dry Throughout The Duration Of The Project. c. The Contractor Shall Remove And Haul Debris From The Project Site Daily And Dispose Of In A Proper, Acceptable Manner In Accordance With All Federal, State, And Local Laws And Regulations, Of The Job Site Property. The Debris Created From This Project Shall Not Be Disposed Of At The Job Site, In Government Dumpsters Or On Government Property. 8. Contractor Use Of The Premises a. During The Period Of The Project, The Contractor Will Have Access To The Site Only During Business Hours Of 7:30am 4:00pm Monday Through Friday. No On-site Work Shall Be Performed Outside These Hours Or On Holidays Unless Approved Or Directed By The Contracting Officer Or The Cor. b. The Worksite Should Be Kept Useable For Emergency Vehicles. Keep Driveways And Entrances Clear. Do Not Use These Areas For Parking Or Material Storage. c. Schedule Deliveries To Minimize On-site Storage Of Materials And Equipment. d. Federal Holidays new Year S Day Labor Day martin Luther King Jr. S Birthday Columbus Day president S Day Veteran S Day memorial Day Thanksgiving Day juneteenth Christmas Day independence Day when A Holiday Falls On Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. 9. Access And Control a. Installation Passes. The Cor, If Applicable, Will Coordinate The Issue Of Required Installation Passes To Contractor Personnel. Contract Personnel Shall Wear A Badge That Clearly Identifies Them As A Contract Employee. The Badge Will Contain A Personal Picture, Name Of Employee, And Contractor's Name. Badges Shall Be Worn On The Outer, Garment In Full View At All Times, Attached To The Outer Shirt Or Jacket Pocket By A Button Or Clip Or Worn Around The Neck Secured By An Appropriate Identification Card Lanyard. b. The Government Will Provide Electrical Power Necessary For Connection Of All Components. c. The Government Will Provide Access To Areas Required To Perform The Required Duties. d. The Cor Will Provide Coordination Assistance To Assist The Contractor In Accessing Required Facilities/areas. 10. Project Administration the Contractor Will Provide The Following Prior To The Beginning Of Work: schedules Of Work To Be Performed. updated Every Week. daily Reports For Each Workday. 11. Task Description a. The Contractor Shall Furnish All Tools And Equipment Required To Perform Work Under This Contract. It Is The Contractor S Responsibility To Provide The Appropriate Personnel With The Skills And Subject Matter Expertise Corresponding To The Level Of Effort Required To Ensure All Tasks Outlined In This Sow Will Be Completed Successfully Within The Period Of Performance. b. The System Shall Be Able To Record At A Minimum Of 45 Days Before Automatically Rewriting Old Data. cameras Shall Consist Of The Above Specification Requirements To Provide The Best Video Images And Cover All Areas Iaw With The Floor Plan/diagrams In Attachment 1. cameras Shall Be Positioned To Achieve The Greatest Image Angle Of Persons Entering The Building And Travelling Corridors So That Image Captures All Activity In The Viewable Area For Full Coverage Of The Cboc Grounds, Parking Lot(s), Waiting Rooms, And Corridor Areas. up To 5lb. Weight (cameras May Be Mounted On Either Ceiling Panels In An Acoustical Suspension System, Concrete, Or Other Material). the Contractor Shall Replace Any Damaged Or Otherwise Deficient Ceiling Panels, Including Those With Extraneous Holes, For Fully Finished Installation. all Ceiling Tiles Removed To Accommodate Installation Shall Be Returned At The End Of The Workday. provide, Install, And Set Up Viewing Stations Utilizing A 43-inch Monitor At Each Designated Location Within All Cbocs. Hot Springs Cboc Requires Four 43-inch Monitors (to Monitor The Two Separate Buildings) And Hdmi Speakers As Needed. the Contractor Shall, In Coordination With The Cor, Set Up User Accounts With Unlimited, Administrative Video Management System (vms) Privileges, And User Accounts With Limited View-only Privileges. j. The Contractor Shall Set Up All Camera Views For The Police Station At The Little Rock Va Campus And Va Police Dispatch Viewing Station, And Selected Feeds Identified By The Cor And/or Va Police For All Other Viewing Stations. 12. Invoice And Payment a. Payment To Be Made Monthly, In Arrears, Following Satisfactory Performance By Contractor S Personnel And Upon Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice.â  b. Contractor Shall Be Required To Invoice Through The Tungsten System At Http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional Information Regarding Tungsten Shall Be Provided Upon Award. the Contract Shall Have Current Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) For This Solicitation; Url: Www.sam.gov. the Invoice Must Be Itemized To Include The Following Information.â  Any Information Listed Below, And Not Provided On An Invoice, Will Render That Invoice Incomplete And The Invoice Will Be Returned For Immediate Correction. time Period Being Invoiced For. description Of Services Performed. unit Cost Billed. extended Amount Due. invoice Number, Date, And. contract And Obligation Numbers. 13. Information Systems Officer, Information Protection the Contractor Will Not Have Access To Va Desktop Computers, Nor Will They Have Monitored Access To Online Resources Belonging To The Government While Conducting Services. If Removal Of Equipment From The Va Is Required, Any Memory Storage Devices, Such As Hard Drives, Solid State Drives And Non-volatile Memory Units Will Remain In Va Control And Will Not Be Removed From Va Custody.â  14. Privacy Officer the Contractor Will Not Have Access To Patient Health Information (phi), Nor Will They Have The Capability To Access Patient Information During The Services Provided To The Va. 15. Delivery the Contractor Shall Have 60 Days From The Date Of Contract Award To Be On-site To Start Installation. 16. Project Completion the Contractor Will Have 180 Business Days To Complete Installation And Testing Of System From The Contract Award Date. 17. Other Requirements a. All Items Shall Be New And Not Used, Remanufactured, Or Reconditioned. b. All Measurements And Equipment Locations Are Approximate And Shall Be Verified By The Contractor For Accuracy And Installation Feasibility. The Government Shall Not Be Held Responsible For Any Error Or Variation In Any Measurements Or Other Data Listed, Nor Shall The Contractor, Because Of An Error Or Variation In Any Measurement Listed, Be Relieved Of The Responsibility To Carry Out The Requirements In Accordance With The True Intent And Meaning Of The Specifications Without Additional Cost To The Government. The Contractor Will Coordinate With The Cor To Perform A Site Survey At Each Location Prior To Submitting The Bid. Once Bids Are Submitted, Change Orders Will Not Be Accepted On Distances Provided. c. The Contractor Shall Verify All Camera Views With The Cor (if Applicable) Prior To installation. d. The Contractor Shall Demonstrate To The Cor That The Completed Camera System Installation Complies With The Contract Requirements. Using An Approved Test Procedure, All Physical And Functional Requirements Of The Project Shall Be Demonstrated And Shown. The Test Procedure Shall Include Techniques And Requirements For Validating All Significant System Functions. user Training Will Be Performed For Each Security Guard At All Cbocs. Administrator Training Will Be Performed In North Little Rock To Velocity Vision System Administrators. The Contractor Will Contact The Cor For Training Coordination Two Weeks Prior To Installation. the Contractor Will Provide A Training Agenda With Bid Submission For User And Administrator Training. The Contractor Will Contact The Cor For Training Coordination Two Weeks Prior To Installation. 18. Records Management when Federal Agencies Acquire Goods Or Services, They Need To Determine What Federal Records Management Requirements Should Be Included In The Contract. Federal Contractors Often Create, Send, Or Receive Federal Records. Federal Contracts Should Provide Clear Legal Obligations Describing How The Contract Employees Must Handle Federal Records.â  agency Records Officers, Procurement Counsel, And Acquisitions Officers Must Discuss How To Integrate Records Management Obligations Into Their Existing Procurement Processes. Nara Has Developed The Following Language To Be Included As An Agency-specific Term And Condition In Federal Contracts For A Variety Of Services And Products. The Majority Of Contracts Should Include Language On Records Management Obligations, But Each Contract Should Be Evaluated Individually. For Example, The Data-rights Paragraph (paragraph 10 Below) May Not Be Appropriate For All Contracts. Instead, Agencies May Be Better Served By One Of The Established Data-rights Clauses In The Federal Acquisition Regulations.â  this Language Should Not Replace Specific Records Management Requirements Included Within Federal Information System Contracts.â  records Management Obligations a.  applicability this Clause Applies To All Contractors Whose Employees Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Federal Records, As Defined In Section B, Regardless Of The Medium In Which The Record Exists.   b.  definitions Federal Record As Defined In 44 U.s.c. § 3301, Includes All Recorded Information, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Made Or Received By A Federal Agency Under Federal Law Or In Connection With The Transaction Of Public Business And Preserved Or Appropriate For Preservation By That Agency Or Its Legitimate Successor As Evidence Of The Organization, Functions, Policies, Decisions, Procedures, Operations, Or Other Activities Of The United States Government Or Because Of The Informational Value Of Data In Them.   the Term Federal Record: includes [agency] Records.â  does Not Include Personal Materials. applies To Records Created, Received, Or Maintained By Contractors Pursuant To Their [agency] Contract. may Include Deliverables And Documentation Associated With Deliverables. c.  requirements contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Records Management Laws And Regulations, As Well As National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Records Policies, Including But Not Limited To The Federal Records Act (44 U.s.c. Chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), Nara Regulations At 36 Cfr Chapter Xii Subchapter B, And Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a). These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Mode Of Transmission, Or State Of Completion.â  in Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, All Data Created For Government Use And Delivered To, Or Falling Under The Legal Control Of, The Government Are Federal Records Subject To The Provisions Of 44 U.s.c. Chapters 21, 29, 31, And 33, The Freedom Of Information Act (foia) (5 U.s.c. 552), As Amended, And The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a), As Amended And Must Be Managed And Scheduled For Disposition Only As Permitted By Statute Or Regulation.â  in Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, Contractor Shall Maintain All Records Created For Government Use Or Created In The Course Of Performing The Contract And/or Delivered To, Or Under The Legal Control Of The Government And Must Be Managed In Accordance With Federal Law. Electronic Records And Associated Metadata Must Be Accompanied By Sufficient Technical Documentation To Permit Understanding And Use Of The Records And Data.â  [agency] And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of [agency] Or Destroyed Except For In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules And With The Written Concurrence Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. In The Event Of  any Unlawful Or Accidental Removal, Defacing, Alteration, Or Destruction Of Records, Contractor Must Report To [agency]. The Agency Must Report Promptly To Nara In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1230. the Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Appropriate Contracting Officer Upon Discovery Of Any Inadvertent Or Unauthorized Disclosures Of Information, Data, Documentary Materials, Records Or Equipment. Disclosure Of Non-public Information Is Limited To Authorized Personnel With A Need-to-know As Described In The [contract Vehicle]. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Appropriate Personnel, Administrative, Technical, And Physical Safeguards Are Established To Ensure The Security And Confidentiality Of This Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is Properly Protected. The Contractor Shall Not Remove Material From Government Facilities Or Systems, Or Facilities Or Systems Operated Or Maintained On The Government S Behalf, Without The Express Written Permission Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. When Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is No Longer Required, It Shall Be Returned To [agency] Control Or The Contractor Must Hold It Until Otherwise Directed. Items Returned To The Government Shall Be Hand Carried, Mailed, Emailed, Or Securely Electronically Transmitted To The Contracting Officer Or Address Prescribed In The [contract Vehicle]. Destruction Of Records Is Expressly Prohibited Unless In Accordance With Paragraph (4). the Contractor Is Required To Obtain The Contracting Officer's Approval Prior To Engaging In Any Contractual Relationship (sub-contractor) In Support Of This Contract Requiring The Disclosure Of Information, Documentary Material And/or Records Generated Under, Or Relating To, Contracts. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And [agency] Guidance For Protecting Sensitive, Proprietary Information, Classified, And Controlled Unclassified Information. the Contractor Shall Only Use Government It Equipment For Purposes Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract And In Accordance With [agency] Policy.â  the Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records Containing Any Non-public [agency] Information That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract.â  the Contractor Shall Not Retain, Use, Sell, Or Disseminate Copies Of Any Deliverable That Contains Information Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 Or That Which Is Generally Protected From Public Disclosure By An Exemption To The Freedom Of Information Act.â  the [agency] Owns The Rights To All Data And Records Produced As Part Of This Contract. All Deliverables Under The Contract Are The Property Of The U.s. Government For Which [agency] Shall Have Unlimited Rights To Use, Dispose Of, Or Disclose Such Data Contained Therein As It Determines To Be In The Public Interest. Any Contractor Rights In The Data Or Deliverables Must Be Identified As Required By Far 52.227-11 Through Far 52.227-20. training.  all Contractor Employees Assigned To This Contract Who Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Records Are Required To Take [agency]-provided Records Management Training. The Contractor Is Responsible For Confirming Training Has Been Completed According To Agency Policies, Including Initial Training And Any Annual Or Refresher Training.â  [note: To The Extent An Agency Requires Contractors To Complete Records Management Training, The Agency Must Provide The Training To The Contractor.]â  d.  flowdown Of Requirements To Subcontractors the Contractor Shall Incorporate The Substance Of This Clause, Its Terms And Requirements Including This Paragraph, In All Subcontracts Under This [contract Vehicle], And Require Written Subcontractor Acknowledgment Of Same.â  violation By A Subcontractor Of Any Provision Set Forth In This Clause Will Be Attributed To The Contractor. (end Of Statement Of Work)

Details: Notice Of Intent To Sole Source: Iaw Far 5.101 This Notice Is To Advise The Public That The National Institutes Of Health, Office Of The Director (od) Intends To Acquire Professional Transportation And Delivery Services For Federal Staff And Government Owned Property In Support Of The Nih National Institutes Of Health (nih) Office Of The Director (od) Immediate Office Of The Director (imod). objective the Objective Of This Requirement Is To Obtain Support In The Transportation Of Federal Staff And Government Owned Property. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Providing Secure And Reliable Transportation Ensuring Staff And Products Reach Required Destinations.[wn([1][gd([2][dj([3][g[4] scope Of Work this Acquisition Of Professional Transportation And Delivery Services[wn([5][gd([6] In Support Of Congressional And Departmental Requirements. This Support Includes, But Is Not Limited To, The Nih Od/imod Other Activities Performed By The Od. All Services To Be Provided Within The Washington, Dc Metropolitan Area. task Areas task Area 1 - Driver the Contractor Shall Dispatch An Insured Licensed Driver To Provide Passenger Services To Senior Federal Staff Members By Transporting Them To Mission Critical Meetings And Hearings Throughout The Washington, D.c. Metropolitan Area. As Such, A Good Working Knowledge Of The Locations Of Various Government Offices And Capitol Hill Is Required. The Dispatched Driver Shall Operate A Nih Owned Vehicle. the Contractor Shall Plan For Driving Time To Be 30 Hours Per Week. Trips Vary From Drives Within The Nih Campus To Drives To And From Destinations Such As Nih Off Campus Locations, Ft. Detrick, The Pentagon, The White House, The Department Of Health And Human Services Humphrey Building, And Capitol Hill In The District Of Columbia. An Estimate Of 10 Overtime Hours May Be Provided Per Month For Transportation Needs Outside Of The Normal Business Hours, Including The Weekend. task 2 – Courier Services the Contractor Shall Ensure The Pick-up And Delivery Of Packages And Documents To Various Locations At The Nih Main Campus And Local Offices Located Off Campus. The Primary Responsibilities Include Pick-up And Delivery Of Packages, Printed Materials Of All Sizes, Small Office Equipment Of Up To 50 Pounds In Weight And Boxes Of Up To 50 Pounds In Weight. Service May Include Time-sensitive Or Confidential Document Pick-up And Delivery. provide Courier Services As Needed To Od Staff In Buildings On The Nih Main Campus, 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Md 20892 And To Staff In Buildings Off Campus. You Must Present A Government Issued Photo Id To The Security Guards To Enter. the Contractor Shall Maintain A Daily Ledger Of Pick Up And Deliveries. The Ledger Shall Include The Times Of Pickup And Delivery And Applicable Signatures For Receipt Of Documents. the Contractor Shall Notify The Cor Within 30 Minutes If They Are Unable To Make The Scheduled Pickup Or Delivery Requested. task 3 – Relocation Services For Government Owed Property the Contractor Shall Work Directly With Od Personnel To Provide Relocation Services Of Government Owned Property Between Various Locations On And Off Nih Campus. Equipment Deliveries Will Occur Quarterly And, On The Date, Simultaneously Throughout The Same Day According To An Outlined Schedule Provided By Nih Staff. note: Pickup For Equipment To Include 3 Separate Pickup Locations Around The Nih Campus And Will Require Loading And Unloading Mover Assistance. vehicle Requirements general Vehicle Requirements each Vehicle Shall Provide A Minimum Capacity For 2 Passengers, Not Inclusive Of The Driver. The Government Shall Ensure All Vehicles Have A Safe, Comfortable Environment With Fully Functional Climate Control (e.g., Air Conditioning). the Contractor Shall Provide And Maintain All Equipment Necessary For Two-way Communication Between The Driver And The Contractor’s Dispatcher Or Base Terminal. maintenance contractor Personnel Operating Motor Vehicles Are Responsible For The Safe And Proper Operation Of The Vehicle. The Contractor Shall Comply With All Directives, Orders, Rules, Standards, And Regulations Set By The U.s. Department Of Transportation (dot), And Other State And Federal Regulatory Agencies. The Contractor Shall Adhere To All Applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Regulations. the Contractor Shall Ensure That All Occupants Of The Vehicle Comply With The Executive Order 12566 “safety Belt Use Requirements For Federal Employees,” Which Mandates Use Of Safety Belts In Federal Vehicles And On Federal Property. the Government Shall Maintain A Company Vehicle Maintenance Program To Ensure The Systematic Inspection And Maintenance Of All Vehicles And Operating Equipment. Operating Equipment Such As Braking Systems, Hazard And Warning Signals, Headlights Or Taillights, Reflective Materials, Turn Signals, And Any Other Parts Or Accessories That May Affect The Safe Operation Of The Vehicle(s) Shall Always Be In Safe And Reliable Condition. if At Any Point A Vehicle And/or Any Of Its Components Are Not Fully Operational To Carry Out The Requirements Of This Order, The Vehicle Shall Immediately Be Removed From Service Until Full Repairs Can Be Made. In The Interim, The Contractor Shall Continue To Provide All Required Services Using An Alternate Nih Vehicle. cleaning And Sanitation the Contractor Shall Ensure Each Vehicle Is Kept Clean And Free Of Garbage, Debris, Recyclables, Newspapers, And Periodicals. Drivers Shall Clean The Vehicle Periodically As Needed, And At The End Of Each Operational Day. smoking Is Prohibited In All Government And Leased Passenger Vehicles. special Requirements the Contractor Shall Stay Well-informed Of The Center Of Disease Control (cdc) Guidelines For Cleaning And Disinfecting All Vehicles. The Contractor Shall Follow The Cdc Guidance For The Vehicles. vehicle Safety And Traffic Violations the Contractor Shall Observe All Traffic And Parking Regulations While Operating The Vehicle. The Contractor Shall Take Additional Precautions When Driving In Special Conditions, Such As At Night, During The Winter, Inclement Weather, In Fog, And On Freeways. Drivers Are Required To Drive Defensively And To Be Prepared For The Mistakes Of Others. the Government Shall Not Be Held Responsible For Any Traffic Violation Performed By The Contractor In Performance Of The Required Services. All Traffic Summons Or Parking Tickets Received By A Driver Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor. in The Event Of An Accident Or Failure Of A Vehicle While On Route, The Contractor’s Driver Shall Do Their Utmost To Ensure The Safety Of All Passengers. After The Accident Or Failure And The Scene Has Been Secured, The Driver Shall Immediately Notify The Contractor Dispatch Or Terminal Of The Incident, As Well As Any Relevant State, Federal, Or Local Authorities. The Contractor Shall Dispatch A Vehicle Or Vehicles To The Scene To Transport Stranded Nih Passengers. The Contractor Shall Also Notify The Nih Co And Tpoc Of The Incident And Any Actions Taken. The Contractor Shall Provide A Written Report Of The Vehicular Accident Within Three (3) Business Days. handheld Phones And Other Wireless Devices the General Services Administration’s (gsa) Fmr Bulletin B-2 Discourages The Use Of Handheld Wireless Phones While Operating Government Vehicles. Several States And Local Jurisdictions Have Made It Illegal To Use Handheld Wireless Phones While Operating A Motor Vehicle. to Enhance Motor Vehicle Safety, Contractor Personnel Shall Not Use A Hand-held Wireless Phone Or Other Wireless Devices While The Vehicle Is Moving. If In The Performance Of Services Under This Order, Contractor Personnel Are Ticketed Or Involved In An Accident Due To The Use Of A Handheld Phone Or Other Device, The Contractor Will Be Fully Responsible For Any Legal Action That May Result. the Motor Vehicle Operator Shall Park Vehicles To Use Handheld Wireless Phones Or Other Wireless Devices. official Use Of Motor Vehicles federal, Hhs And Nih Regulations Prohibit The Use Of Vehicles As Transportation To Or From Unofficial Activities Including, But Not Limited To Trips To Banks, Credit Unions And Stores. This Prohibition Includes Stopovers For Personal Reasons During Official Trips. The Contractor Shall Not Provide Services For Transportation Between An Individual’s Home And Place Of Employment Without The Expressed Written Approval Of The Secretary Of Health And Human Services. personnel Qualifications general Personnel Requirements the Contractor Shall Maintain Enough Capable And Qualified Personnel To Properly, Adequately, And Economically Carry Out The Requirements Outlined In This Sow. contractor Employees Shall Adhere To Professional Standards Of Conflicts, As It Is A Reflection On Themselves, Their Employer, Nih, And The Federal Government. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Implementing Policies That Encourage Drivers To Conduct Themselves With The Utmost Professionalism And Ensure That All Passengers Are Always Treated With Discretion, Respect, And Courtesy. drivers the Contractor Shall Ensure All Drivers Are Insured And Have Successfully Completed All Training, Certifications, And Background Screenings Required Under State Law And As Indicted Herein. drivers Shall Possess A Valid Driver’s License From A U.s. State, The District Of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Or A U.s. Territory/possession. Drivers Must Be Able To Pass All Vision, Skill, And Ability Tests For Both Initial Licensing And Renewal Of Credentials. Licenses Shall Always Be In The Driver’s Possession When Operating A Motor Vehicle In Performance Of This Order. drivers Shall Have A Firm Command Of The English Language. Proficiency In English Means That The Driver Must Be Able To Read, Speak, And Write In English Well Enough To (i) Carry Out Written And Oral Instructions Regarding The Proper Performance Of Duties; (ii) Read English-language Media, Signs, Credentials, And Badges Encountered In The Normal Course Of Performing Their Duties; (iii) Provide Direction To, And Understand And Answer Questions From English-speaking Individuals Utilizing These Services; And (iv) Write Incident Reports And Statements In The English Language. drivers Shall Maintain An Appearance And Grooming Standards That Command Public Trust And Respect In Performance Of Transportation Services. While On-duty, Drivers Shall Wear An Identification Tag Which Includes The First And Last Name Of The Driver. in Addition To These Standards, The Contractor Drivers Must Meet The Following Requirements Relevant To This Requirement: have Working Knowledge Of The Locations Of Various Government Offices In And Around The Washington D.c. Metro Area, Including Maryland And Virginia. have A Working Knowledge Of The Traffic Patterns In The Metropolitan Area have A Clean Driving Record With No Major Violations In The Last 5 Years. dispatchers the Contractor Shall Provide A Dispatch Point Of Contact – Including A Telephone Number And Email Address - To Allow The Nih Director’s Support Staff To Request The Services Of A Driver. Additionally, The Contractor Shall: ensure The Dispatch Point Of Contact Shall Be Available During The Normal Business Hours Of 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm Eastern Time, And Reachable Via Telephone And Email. plan For Maximum Driving Time To Be 16 Hours Per Week. The Nih Director’s Support Staff Will Typically Request Services Of A Driver A Week In Advance Based On The Director’s Weekly Schedule. This Includes The Contractor Being Notified When No Services Are Needed. provide A Confirmation Email To The Nih Od Poc For Requested Services, Noting The Scheduled Date And Time(s). accommodate Last Minute Changes To A Scheduled Trip Communicated By Federal Staff. These Will Be Communicated In Advance Whenever Possible But May Occur At The Time Of Pickup Or When In-route To The Destination. have Good Working Knowledge Of Available Staff To Dispatch A Driver That Has A Good Working Knowledge Of The Locations Of Various Government Offices In And Around The Washington D.c. Metro Area, Including Maryland And Virginia. security Of Hhs-controlled Facilities to Perform The Work Specified Herein, Contractor Personnel Are Expected To Have Routine Physical Access To An Hhs-controlled Facility. to Gain Routine Physical Access To An Hhs-controlled Facility, The Contractor And Its Employees Shall Comply With Homeland Security Presidential Directive (hspd)-12, Policy For A Common Identification Standard For Federal Employees And Contractors; Office Of Management And Budget Memorandum (m-05-24); And Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (fips Pub) Number 201; And With The Personal Identity Verification And Investigations Procedures Contained In The Following Documents: hhs Information Security Program Policy Https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ocio/cybersecurity/information-security-privacy-program/index.html drug-free Workplace Guidelines And Resources – Health And Human Services (hhs) Mandatory Guidelines Https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace/resources hhs Hspd-12 Policy Document, V. 2.0 Https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12 information Regarding Background Checks/badges Https://ors.od.nih.gov/ser/dpsac/services/badge-issuance/pages/getting-your-badge.aspx position Security Levels this Order Will Entail Tier 1 Position Sensitivity For Low Risk, Non-sensitive Positions Requiring Hspd-12 Credentialing. the Personnel Investigation Procedures For Contractor Personnel Require That (upon Award) The Contractor Prepare And Submit Background Check/investigation Forms Based On The Type Of Investigation Required. The Minimum Government Investigation For A Non-sensitive Position Is A National Agency Check And Inquiries (naci) With Fingerprinting. More Restricted Positions - I.e., Those Above Non-sensitive, Require More Extensive Documentation And Investigation. As Part Of Its Proposal, And If The Anticipated Position Sensitivity Levels Are Specified In Paragraph (d) Above, The Offeror Shall Notify The Contracting Officer Of (1) Its Proposed Personnel Who Will Be Subject To A Background Check/investigation And (2) Whether Any Of Its Proposed Personnel Who Will Work Under The Contract Have Previously Been The Subject Of National Agency Checks Or Background Investigations. the Contractor Shall Provide Experienced Personnel And Qualified Backup Personnel With The Appropriate Background Clearance To Obtain Security Clearance And Badging To Provide These Services. If No Qualified Personnel Are Available And Services Cannot Be Accomplished, The Cor And The Contracting Officer Must Be Contacted Immediately To Determine If Failure To Provide Services Are Considered In Accordance With Far 52. 212-4 Paragraph (f), Excusable Delays Or Default Under Paragraph (m), Termination For Cause. upon Award, The Contractor Shall Submit A Roster, By Name, Position, E-mail Address, Phone Number And Responsibility, Of All Staff (including Subcontractor Staff) Working Under The Contract Who Will Have Routine Access To An Hhs-controlled Facility. The Roster Shall Be Submitted To The Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc), With A Copy To The Contracting Officer (co), Within 14 Calendar Days After The Effective Date Of The Contract. The Contracting Officer Shall Notify The Contractor Of The Appropriate Level Of Suitability Investigations To Be Performed. an Electronic Template, "roster Of Employees Requiring Suitability Investigations," Is Available For Contractor Use At: Https://ocio.nih.gov/aboutus/publicinfosecurity/acquisition/documents/suitabilityroster_10-15-12.xlsx upon Receipt Of The Government's Notification Of Applicable Suitability Investigations Required, The Contractor Shall Complete And Submit The Required Forms Within 30 Days Of The Notification. The Contractor Shall Notify The Contracting Officer In Advance When Any New Personnel, Who Are Subject To A Background Check/investigation, Will Work Under The Contract And If They Have Previously Been The Subject Of National Agency Checks Or Background Investigations. All Contractor And Subcontractor Employees Shall Comply With The Conditions Established For Their Designated Position Sensitivity Level Prior To Performing Any Work Under This Contract. Contractors May Begin Work After The Fingerprint Check Has Been Completed. investigations Are Expensive And May Delay Performance, Regardless Of The Outcome Of The Investigation. Delays Associated With Rejections And Consequent Re-investigations May Not Be Excusable In Accordance With The Far Far 52.212-4(f) Excusable Delays. Accordingly, The Contractor Shall Ensure That Any Additional Employees Whose Names It Submits For Work Under This Contract Have A Reasonable Chance For Approval. typically, The Government Investigates Personnel At No Cost To The Contractor. However, Multiple Investigations For The Same Position May, At The Contracting Officer's Discretion, Justify Reduction(s) In The Contract Price Of No More Than The Cost Of The Additional Investigation(s). Accordingly, If Position Sensitivity Levels Are Specified In Paragraph (d) Above, The Offeror Shall Ensure That The Employees It Proposes For Work Under This Contract/order Have A Reasonable Chance For Approval. the Contractor Shall Include Language Similar To This "hhs Controlled Facilities And Information Systems Security" Language In All Subcontracts That Require Subcontractor Personnel To Have The Same Frequency And Duration Of Physical Access To An Hhs-controlled Facility. the Contractor Shall Direct Inquiries, Including Requests For Forms And Assistance, To The Contracting Officer. within 7 Calendar Days After The Government's Final Acceptance Of The Work Under This Contract, Or Upon Termination Of The Contract, The Contractor Shall Return All Identification Badges To The Contracting Officer Or Designee. operational Hours the Contractor Shall Operate 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm Est, Monday Through Friday, Excluding Legal Federal Holidays, As Necessary. Rarely, Services Shall Be Performed On Saturdays, Sundays, Before 8:00 Am Est, And/or After 5 Pm Est. These Rare Circumstances Will Be Identified In Advanced Notice From The Nih Od Imod Staff. all Government Offices Will Be Closed, Except For Minimum Essential Personnel Required For In-house Operations, During The Eleven Standard Federal Holidays And Other Days As Announced By The Federal Government. Except As Otherwise Specified, The Contractor Shall Not Schedule Routine Work On Federal Holidays. When Such Holidays Fall On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Will Be Considered A Holiday. When Such Holidays Fall On A Sunday, The Succeeding Monday Will Be Considered A Holiday. No Services Shall Be Performed On The Federal Holidays Listed Below: holiday Day Observed new Year’s Day First Day Of January martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Third Monday Of January presidents Day Third Monday Of February memorial Day Last Monday Of May juneteenth 19th Day Of June independence Day Fourth Day Of July labor Day First Monday Of September columbus Day Second Monday Of October veterans Day 11th Day Of November thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday Of November christmas Day 25th Day Of December when An Unforeseen Emergency Resulting In The Closure Of Government Facilities Or Curtailment Of Routine Work Activities Occurs, The Government Will Make Announcements Of Closures In The Following Manner: During Normal Duty Hours, The Government Will Provide Notification; During Non-duty Hours, Notification Will Be Made Through Local Radio, Television Channels And Online At Www.opm.gov. the Contractor Is Responsible To Ensure Sufficient Staff Is On Duty To Support Any Non-cancelled Operation During Inclement Weather, Even If The Government Has Announced Official Closure Or Liberal Leave. The Contractor Shall Operate During Inclement Weather Until Receiving Notification From The Government Point Of Contact (poc), To Cease Services Due To An Official Closure Of Federal Facilities Within The Region. The Contractor Is To Adhere To The Opm Government Status During Inclement Weather. In Addition, The Poc Shall Notify The Contractor Of Federal Government Closures In The Event They Are Announced During An Official Workday. in The Case Of An Official Closure By The Federal Government, The Contractor Is Required To Have Staff Available 5 Hours After Any Official Closure, But Not To Exceed The Operational Hours. in The Event The Federal Government Is Closed By The Opm Prior To The Start Of An Official Workday, The Contractor Will Not Be Required To Operate During The Hours Of The Closure insurance the Government Shall Procure And Maintain The Automobile Insurance Coverage.. type Of Order this Is A Severable Labor Hour Purchase Order Subject To The Ceiling Price Specified In The Schedule. The Services Acquired Under This Contract Are Severable Services. Funds Are Only Available For Use For The Contract Line Item (clin) To Which They Are Obligated. Unused Funds From One Clin May Not Rollover For Use In Other Periods. period Of Performance the Anticipated Period Of Performance Shall Be For One (1) 12-month Base Period Plus Four (3) 12-month Option Periods. base: July 7, 2024 – July 6, 2025 oy1: July 7, 2025 – July 6, 2026 place Of Performance national Institutes Of Health building 1 9000 Rockville Pike bethesda Md, 20892 trips Vary From Drives Within The Nih Campus To Drives To Destinations Such As Nih Off Campus Facilities (north Bethesda, Rockville, Shady Grove), Ft. Detrick, Pentagon, White House, Health And Human Services Humphrey Building, And Capitol Hill In The District Of Columbia. report(s)/deliverables And Delivery Schedule all Written Draft And Final Deliverable Products Shall Be Submitted In Electronic Copy For Review And Comment. Other Quantities And Formats May Be Submitted After Prior Approval From The Tpoc. Electronic Deliverables Shall Be Submitted In Ms Word, Ms Excel, Or Adobe Pdf Format Unless Prior Approval For Another Format Has Been Obtained From The Tpoc. all Written Deliverable Products Shall Be Submitted As An Attachment To The Monthly Invoice, A Report Of The Work Performed During The Previous Month Shall Be Submitted Electronically To The Nih Od Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) In Microsoft Word, Excel, Or Pdf Format. The Report Shall Include The Following: the Number Of Trips Taken Each Month the Date Of Each Trip And Driver Services Ledger the Number Of Hours Driven Each Month Including Overtime provide A Written Report Of The Vehicular Accident Within Three (3) Business Days. the Contractor Shall Provide A Copy Of The Daily Pickup Or Delivery Ledger When Requested By The Cor As Needed To Verify Delivery Of Documents. all Deliverables Shall Be Delivered Per The Following Deliverable Schedule Unless Otherwise Directed By The Tpoc Or Contracting Officer (co): deliverable Description due Date monthly Work Report due Monthly, No Later Than The 7th Of Each Month. prohibition Against Personal Services the Contractor Shall Not Perform Personal Services Under This Contract. Contractor Personnel Are Employees Of The Contractor Or Its Subcontractors And Are Under The Administrative Control And Supervision Of The Contractor. A Contractor Supervisor Must Give All Individual Contractor Employee Assignments And Daily Work Direction. The Government Shall Not Supervise Or Direct Contractor Employees In The Performance Of Their Assignments. if At Any Time The Contractor Believes That Any Government Action Or Communication Has Been Given That Would Create A Personal Service Relationship Between The Government And Any Contractor Employee, The Contractor Shall Promptly Notify The Contracting Officer Of This Communication Or Action. the Contractor Shall Not Perform Any Inherently Governmental Functions Under This Contract. No Contractor Employee Shall Represent Or Give The Appearance That He Or She Is A Government Employee, Agent, Or Representative. No Contractor Employee Shall State Orally Or In Writing At Any Time That He Or She Is Acting On Behalf Of The Government. the Contractor Is Responsible For Ensuring That All Employees Assigned To This Contract Understand And Are Committed To Following The Requirements Of The Contract. payment payment Shall Be Made Monthly In Arrears. Payment Authorization Requires Submission And Approval Of Invoices To The Cor And Nih Ofm, In Accordance With The Payment Provisions Listed Below: the Following Clause Is Applicable To All Purchase Orders, Task Or Delivery Orders, And Blanket Purchase Agreement (bpa) Orders/calls: Prompt Payment (jan 2017) Far 52.232-25. Highlights Of This Clause And Nih Implementation Requirements Follow: invoice Requirements an Invoice Is The Contractor's Bill Or Written Request For Payment Under The Contract For Supplies Delivered Or Services Performed. A Proper Invoice Is An "original" Which Must Include The Items Listed In Subdivisions 1 Through 12, Below, In Addition To The Requirements Of Far 32.9. If The Invoice Does Not Comply With These Requirements, The Contractor Will Be Notified Of The Defect Within 7 Days After The Date The Designated Billing Office Received The Invoice (3 Days For Meat, Meat Food Products, Or Fish, And 5 Days For Perishable Agricultural Commodities, Dairy Products, Edible Fats Or Oils) With A Statement Of The Reasons Why It Is Not A Proper Invoice. (see Exceptions Under Ii., Below.) Untimely Notification Will Be Taken Into Account In The Computation Of Any Interest Penalty Owed The Contractor. contractor: Name, Address, Point Of Contact For The Invoice (name, Title, Telephone Number, E-mail And Mailing Address Of Point Of Contact). remit-to Address (name And Complete Mailing Address To Send Payment). remittance Name Must Match Exactly With Name On Original Order/contract. If The Remittance Name Differs From The Legal Business Name, Then Both Names Must Appear On The Invoice. invoice Date. unique Invoice #s For All Invoices Per Contractor Regardless Of Site. nbs Document Number Formats Must Be Included For Awards Created In The Nbs: Contract Number; Purchase Order Number; Task Or Delivery Order Number And Source Award Number (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Contract Number; General Services Administration Number); Or Bpa Call Number And Bpa Parent Award Number. universal Entity Identifier (uei) As Registered In The System For Award Management (sam). federal Taxpayer Identification Number (tin). In Those Exceptional Cases Where A Contractor Does Not Have A Uei Number Or Tin, A Vendor Identification Number (vin) Must Be Referenced On The Invoice. The Vin Is The Number That Appears After The Contractor’s Name On The Face Page Of The Award Document. identify That Payment Is To Be Made Using A Three-way Match. description Of Supplies/services That Match The Description On The Award, By Line Billed.* freight Or Delivery Charge Must Be Billed As Shown On The Award. If It Is Included In The Item Price Do Not Bill It Separately. If Identified In The Award As A Separate Line Item, It Must Be Billed Separately. quantity, Unit Of Measure, Unit Price, Extended Price Of Supplies Delivered, Or Services Performed, As Applicable, And That Match The Line Items Specified In The Award.* * Note: If Your Invoice Must Differ From The Line Items On The Award, Please Contact The Contracting Officer Before Submitting The Invoice. A Modification To The Order Or Contract May Be Needed Before The Invoice Can Be Submitted And Paid. shipping Costs Will Be Reimbursed Only If Authorized By The Contract/purchase Order. If Authorized, Shipping Costs Must Be Itemized. Where Shipping Costs Exceed $100, The Invoice Must Be Supported By A Bill Of Lading Or A Paid Carrier's Receipt. the Contractor Shall Submit Invoice To The National Institutes Of Health/office Of Financial Management (nih/ofm) Via Email At Invoicing@nih.gov With A Copy To Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, And Program Point Of Contact, As Directed. The Invoices Must Be Emailed In Accordance With Instructions Below. Do Not Submit Supporting Documentation (e.g., Receipts, Time Sheets, Invoices, Etc.) With Your Payment Request Unless Specified Elsewhere In The Contract Or Requested By The Contracting Officer. The Invoice Shall Be Transmitted As An Attachment Via Email To The Address Listed Above In One Of The Following Formats: Word, Or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). The Contractor Must Submit Only One Invoice Per Email. please Note: Nih/ofm Will Not Accept Invoices Postmarked And/or Delivered In-person On/after December 1, 2020. for Inquiries Regarding The Status Of Invoices Such As Receipt Of Invoices, Due Date, Request For Payment Of Invoices, Etc., Contact Nih/ofm Customer Service Via Email At Ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com Or Via Phone At 301-496-6088. To Send Your Inquiries Via Other Available Communication Methods See The Nih/ofm Customer Service Website At Https://ofm.od.nih.gov/pages/customer-service.aspx. the Nih/ofm Customer Service Is Open Eastern Standard Time Monday – Friday From 8:30 A.m. To 5:00 P.m. And Is Closed Between 12:00 P.m. To 1:00 P.m. invoice Payment except As Indicated In Paragraph B., Below, The Due Date For Making Invoice Payments By The Designated Payment Office Shall Be The Later Of The Following Two Events: the 30th Day After The Designated Billing Office Has Received A Proper Invoice. the 30th Day After Government Acceptance Of Supplies Delivered Or Services Performed. the Due Date For Making Invoice Payments For Meat And Meat Food Products, Perishable Agricultural Commodities, Dairy Products, And Edible Fats Or Oils, Shall Be In Accordance With The Prompt Payment Act, As Amended. interest Penalties an Interest Penalty Shall Be Paid Automatically, If Payment Is Not Made By The Due Date And The Conditions Listed Below Are Met, If Applicable. a Proper Invoice Was Received By The Designated Billing Office. a Receiving Report Or Other Government Documentation Authorizing Payment Was Processed And There Was No Disagreement Over Quantity, Quality, Or Contractor Compliance With A Term Or Condition. in The Case Of A Final Invoice For Any Balance Of Funds Due The Contractor For Supplies Delivered Or Services Performed, The Amount Was Not Subject To Further Settlement Actions Between The Government And The Contractor. determination Of Interest And Penalties Due Will Be Made In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Prompt Payment Act, As Amended, The Contract Disputes Act, And Regulations Issued By The Office Of Management And Budget. providing Accelerated Payment To Small Business Subcontractors, Far 52.232-40 (december 2013) upon Receipt Of Accelerated Payments From The Government, The Contractor Shall Make Accelerated Payments To Its Small Business Subcontractors Under This Contract, To The Maximum Extent Practicable And Prior To When Such Payment Is Otherwise Required Under The Applicable Contract Or Subcontract, After Receipt Of A Proper Invoice And All Other Required Documentation From The Small Business Subcontractor. the Acceleration Of Payments Under This Clause Does Not Provide Any New Rights Under The Prompt Payment Act. include The Substance Of This Clause, Include This Paragraph C, In All Subcontracts With Small Business Concerns, Including Subcontracts With Small Business Concerns For The Acquisition Of Commercial Items. this Notice Of Intent Is Not A Request For Competitive Proposals Or Quotations. Responsible Sources May Identify Their Interest By Submitting Capability Information That Clearly Demonstrates The Capability To Perform The Required Work. Capability Information Is Required By 10 Am Et, , June 30, 2024 To Establish The Ability Of The Source To Meet This Requirement. A Determination By The Government Not To Compete This Proposed Contract Based Upon Responses To This Notice Is Solely Within The Discretion Of The Government. Information Received Will Be Considered Solely For The Purpose Of Determining Whether To Conduct A Competitive Procurement. The Government Will Not Be Responsible For Any Costs Associated With The Preparation Of Responses To This Notification. All Inquiries And Submittals Must Be Sent Via Email To Ms. Van Holley, Contract Specialist, Holleyv@od.nih.gov. Telephone Inquiries Will Not Be Accepted. .

Details: This Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Construction Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Synopsis/solicitation Is Being Advertised As Small Business Set-aside Only. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; No Separate Written Solicitation Will Be Issued. the Solicitation Number Is 37130pr240000030. Applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (naics) Codes Are: 238190 - Other Foundation, And Building Exterior Contractor this Requirement Is For A Fixed Price Contract. The Contract Will Be Awarded Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures In Accordance With Far Part 13 And Part 15 the Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Best Value. when Submitting Your Proposals, Request A Price Breakdown Of The Following: a.cost Of Materials And Equipment b.cost Of Labor contract Will Be Awarded To The Vendor Who Can Provide Best Value Which Includes All Labor, Material, Cost And Equipment Required Within The Sow. Cost And Past Performance Factors Will Also Be Considered When Selecting The Award. anticipated Award Date: 10 Business Days After Close Of Solicitation, Ooa 10 May 2024 quotes Are To Be Received No Later Than Close Of Business (3 P.m.est) On Tuesday 30 April 2024 And Are To Be Sent Via E-mail To Angel.melendez@uscg.mil quotations Sent Via The Us Postal Service Or Hand Delivered Should Be Sent To: commanding Officer Uscg Base Miami Beach (p&c) attn: Angel Melendez 909 Se 1st Ave, Room 512 miami, Fl 33131. telephone Requests Of Quotes, Will Not Be Accepted, A Formal Notice Of Changes (if Applicable) Will Be Issued In Sam>gov (www.sam.gov). wage Determinations: Fl20240184 01/05/2024 scope Of Work: department Of Homeland Security united States Coast Guard u.s. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg 600 8th Ave Se st. Petersburg, Fl 33701 statement Of Work For Light Pole Replacement located At: north Moorings 600 8th Ave Se st. Petersburg, Fl. 33701 general Requirements part 1 general 1. Intent: The Intent Of This Project Is To Replace Multiple Light Poles On Uscg Sector St. Petersburg’s North Moorings. 2. Scope Of Work: The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, And Equipment To Meet All Specifications For Inspection, Assessment, And Replacement Of Multiple Light Poles At Uscg Sector St. Petersburg. 3. Qualifications: Contractor Shall Provide Personnel Who Have The Knowledge, Qualifications, And Working Experience To Perform The Functions Outlined In The Performance Requirements. All Personnel Shall Have An Understanding Of Light Pole Removal And Installation. 4. Continuity Of Facilities Operation: Contractor Shall Schedule Work To Minimize Interference With The Facility’s Normal Operations. Perform All On-site Work Between The Hours Of 7:00 Am And 3:00 Pm, Monday Through Friday (federal Holidays Excluded), Unless Otherwise Approved By The Contracting Officer Or Contracting Officer’s Designated Representative. part 2 performance Standards 1. Performance Requirements: Contractor Shall Inspect, Assess, And Affect Repairs To All Doors On Designated Buildings At Uscg Sector St. Petersburg. a. Remove Existing Light Poles And Provide New Nafco 180 Mph Rated 20' Tall Fiberglass Poles With Tenon Tops On Existing Light Pole Bases. b. All Materials Shall Be Compatible And Shall Be Installed Iaw Manufacturers Recommended Installation Procedures. c. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Proper Removal And Disposal Of All Debris And Discarded Materials Associated With The Project. Contractors Shall Provide Their Own Means Of Waste Collection. Use Of Sector St. Petersburg’s Waste Collection Point Is Prohibited. 2. Performance Standards: The Cotr Or Contracting Officer May Inspect, At Any Time, The Progression Of Work To Ensure Compliance With The Contract. The Proper Adherence To All Safety Procedures Is Required Prior, During And After Work Being Performed. The Contractor Shall Furnish All Personnel With And Require Donning Of Required Personal Protective Equipment (ppe). The Contractor Shall Safeguard The Public And Government Personnel, Property, Materials, Supplies, And Equipment Exposed To Contractor Operations And Activities, And Avoid Interruptions Of Government Operations In The Performance Of Services. 3. Deliverables: Contractor Shall Provide A Detailed Assessment Of The Condition Of The Existing Light Poles Within Seven (7) Business Days Of Completing The Inspection To The Contracting Officer Or Their Representative. Assessment Shall Provide A Detailed Description Of The Current Structural Condition Of The Installed Light Poles. Additionally, This Assessment Shall contain Detailed Recommendations On Repair And Code Compliance. Submittals Shall Be Approved Before Procurement, Fabrication, Or Delivery Of Items To The Job Site. Partial Submittals Will Not Be Accepted And Will Be Returned Without Review. Submittals Shall Include The Manufacturer's Name, Trade Name, Catalog Model Or Number, Nameplate Data, Size, Layout Dimensions, Capacity, Project Specification And Paragraph Reference, Applicable Federal, Military, Industry And Technical Society Publication References, And Other Information Necessary To Establish Contract Compliance Of Each Item The Contractor Proposes To Furnish. Failure To Furnish Required Submittals Can Be Cause For Rejection Of The Material. Approval Of Submittals Shall Not Relieve The Contractor His Obligation To Comply With The Contract Specifications And Drawings. 4. Liability Of Damages: The Contractor Shall Be Liable For All Damages To Government Equipment And Property When Such Damage Is Due To Fault Or Negligence Of The Contractor. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Damages Or Injury To Persons That Occur As A Result Of The Contractor’s Fault Or Negligence. The Contractor Shall Take Proper Safety And Health Precautions To Protect The Work The Workers, The Public, And The Property Of Others. 5. Points Of Contact: primary Poc: Dcc Timothy G. Bakels email: Timothy.g.bakels@uscg.mil phone: (727) 824-7599 secondary Poc: Dc1 John Fimple email: John.j.fimple@uscg.mil phone: (727) 824-7628 end Of Section performance Period: Performance Of Work Is Expected To Commence Nlt 10 Days After Award Is Made. Extension Period Must Be Approved By The Contracting Officer For Any Unforeseen Delays. site Visit: It Is Highly Recommended And Encouraged That Interested Party’s Contact Dcc Timothy Bakels For A Site Visit Which Will Be Held On Tuesday April 23, 2024 At 09:00am Est. For Scheduling Contact Mr. Bakels Via Email Timothy.g.bakels@uscg.mil or Via Phone At 727-824-7599 . **all Questions And Answers Will Not Be Accepted After 25 April 2024 At 10:00am Est. applicable Far Clauses far 52.213-4: 52.213-4 Terms And Conditions-simplified Acquisitions (other than Commercial Items). attached By Reference 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (april 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation And Conditions Affecting The Work (april 1984) 52.236-27 Site Visit (construction) {feb 1995) work Hours: Monday Through Friday, 0730 – 1800 (7:30 Am – 6 Pm) No Weekends Or Holidays Authorized. see Attached Applicable Far Clauses By Reference. offerors May Obtain Full Text Version Of These Clauses Electronically At: Www.arnet.gov/far the Following Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (hsar) Are Incorporated As Addenda To This Solicitation: Hsar 3052.209-70 Prohibition On Contracts With Corporate Expatriates (jun 2006); Contracting Officers Technical Representative (dec 2003) (cotr) Hsar 3052.237-72. Copies Of Hsar Clauses May Be Obtained Electronically At Http://www.dhs.gov. vendors Providing An Offer Must Be Registered In Sam (system For Award Management) Prior To Close Of This Solicitation. Https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/sam/. The Vendors Sam Registration Must Be In An “active” Status Prior To Award.

Details: 03/01/2024 please See The Attached Amendment_2 For Solicitation Ppq1118207 the Program Is Requesting A Windows 10 Product That Will Have The Capability To Upgrade To Windows 11 For This Requirement. 02/27/2024 please See Attached Amendment_1 To Sam.gov Rfq# Ppq1118207. sam.gov Sole Special Notice# Pr1118207 Published 2/20/2024 Is Hereby Cancelled. Alternate Products Are Acceptable. usda Aphis Ppq Science And Technology In Edinburg, Tx Would Like To Know What The Cost Would Be For A Service Visit For Annual Calibration. Please Include Any Information/details Regarding Calibration Services (please Complete Page 2 ) interested Parties Please Complete Boxes 8, 15a,b & C And Page 2 Of Amendment_1 Sf30 Form And Return By Solicitation Due Date. lack Of Submission Of Any Or All Documentation Requested May Result In No Further Consideration Of Quote Package. (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; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) This Solicitation Number Ppq1118207 Is Being Issued As A, Request For Quotation (rfq) (iii) In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clause 52.252-2 Feb 1998)the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable Far Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference And May Be Viewed On The Following Website (s) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (iv) This Requirement Is Being Issued As A Small Business Set Set-aside In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.219-6. In Accordance With Agricultural Acquisition Regulation ( Agar )452.219-70 Size Standard And Naics Code Information : the North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) And Business Size Standard(s) Describing The Products And/or Services To Be Acquired Under This Solicitation Is Listed Below: naics 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing size Standard 1,000 Employees (v) Item Description 1ea Oxford Aztec Eds For The Hitachi Tabletop Sem With Truemap And Accessories Brand Name Or Equal Iaw Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal. (aug 1999)information Regarding This Product May Be Found At Https://nano.oxinst.com/products/eds/ travel Cost Is Included Within The Service Plan Fee. the Contractor Must Inform The Point Of Contact At Usda/aphis/ppq S & T, On Potential Dates For Installation Or Maintenance. The Poc Will Negotiate The Final Date And Time Of The Visit. The Poc Will Then Inform The Facility Manager At Moore Air Base Located At 22675 N. Moorefield Road, 78539 Edinburg, Texas Of The Upcoming Scheduled Visit. The Facility Manager Will Inform The Security Guards At The Entrance Of The Base Of The Upcoming Visitor And Date Or Dates Of The Visit. The Contractor (visitor) Will Be Advised Prior To The Visit To Bring A Photo Id For Entrance Onto The Facility. At That Time, The Poc Will Be Reached And Will Meet With The Contractor At The Entrance To Building 6414. The Poc Will Escort The Contractor To The Microscopy Lab Located Inside Bldg. 6414, And This Is The Location Of The Hitachi Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope. (vi) Specifications And Description Of Requirement: pc-sem windows 10 Pc For Tm3030plus 55e-0890 win10 Upgrade For Tm3030plus xplore30tm oxford Aztec Eds For The Hitachi Tabletop Semwith Truemapthe Xplore Compact With Truemap, Ideal For Complicated Spectra With Crowded Overlapping Peaks. The Aztecone System For Tm4000 Series Is The Only System That Is Specifically Designed To Meet The Needs Of The Ttm User. A Simple To Use Interface Combined With The Proven Technology And Reliability Of Oxford Instruments Software Algorithms And Hardware, Mean That Novice And Infrequent Users Can Not Only Get Their Results Quickly And Easily, But They Can Have Confidence That They Are Accurate And Dependable.included Functionality: • Image Acquisition –capability To Acquire Se And Bse Images Sequentially Into The Same ‘site Of Interest’ • Spectrum Acquisition – Collect Data From Point, Rectangular, Elliptical And Irregular Acquisition Areas • Spectra Can Also Be Reconstructed From Existing Smartmap And Linescan Datacubes • Linescanning – Collects A Spectral Line Datacube • Truemap Overlap And Background Corrected Mapping And Linescanning (vii) Shipment Will Be Fob Destination And Inspection And Acceptance Is In Accordance With Far Clause 52.212-4(a) (nov 2023) usda Aphis Ppq Science And Technology 22675 North Moorefield Road edinburg, Tx 78541 please Ship The Pallets Shrink-wrapped. warehouse Receiving Hours: 7:30am-2:45pm Cst Monday Through Friday receiving Dock Is Present But, It Is Not Self-leveling. base Security Services Will Give The Truck Driver Directions To The Main Warehouse Upon Arrival At The Destination. for Invoice Processing And Payment. net 15dys Aro in Accordance With Omb Dated 06/07/2012 Accelerating Payments To Small Businesses For Goods And Services usda Uses The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) For Electronic Submission And Tracking Of Purchase Orders, Invoices, And Payment Information To Its Suppliers Of Goods And Services: Enroll At Https://ipp.gov. The Ipp Is A Government-wide Secure Web-based Invoice Processing Service Offered Free Of Charge To Government Agencies And Their Suppliers By The U.s. Department Of Treasury’s Financial Management Service (fms). upon Contract Award, You Will Receive A Notification Of Your One-time Enrollment Requirement In An Automatic Invoice Payment Notification System Available Through Ipp. This One-time Enrollment In Ipp Means That You Will Receive A Series Of E-mails From Treasury Services. contractors Must Submit Invoices And Attach All Supporting Documentation As Required Within 5 Business Days Of Completion Of Services Provided. Supporting Documentation Include ,for Example; Maintenance Inspection Checklist, Timecard For Labor, Travel Receipts Etc.. The Cotr Will Review The Supporting Documents Before Approving Invoices In Ipp, If Supporting Documentation Is Not Provided The Invoice Will Be Rejected. Ipp Will Issue A Notification To Contractor That They Must Submit Supporting Documentation And Resubmit The Invoice. please See https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm and Submit Invoices Through The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) Enroll At Https://www.ipp.gov/ Ipp Is A Secure, Web-based System That Manages Government Invoicing. (viii) Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services(nov 2021) Does Not Apply To This Requirement (ix) Evaluation: evaluation Of Quotes Will Be In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation ( Far) 13.106-1 (2) And (far) 13.106-2(b)(3) in Accordance With Federal Acquisition ( Far) 13.106-1 (2) The Government Will Award A Purchase Order Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Quote Conforming To The Solicitation That Will Be The “best Value” And Most Advantageous To The Government. In Accordance With Far 13.106-2 (b)(3); Product Offered, Price, And Delivery Are The Factors To Be Considered. brand Name Justification: in Accordance With Far 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) And Far 13.106-3(b)(3)(i). )for Acquisitions Greater Than The Micro-purchase Threshold But Less Than The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (sat) The Contracting Officer May Solicit From One Source Only If The Contracting Officer Determines That The Circumstances Of The Contract Action Deem Only One Source Reasonably Available (e.g., Urgency, Exclusive Licensing Agreements, Brand Name, Etc.). usda Aphis Ppq Science And Technology Already Owns A Tabletop Sem. They Wish To Purchase An Accessory For Use With The Hitachi Tabletop Sem. The Add-on Accessory They Want To Purchase Is The Oxford Aztec Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (eds) With Trumap. any Pursuit Of Comparable Products At This Time Would Result In Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government Due To Non Compatibility Of Components And Methods Currently In Use. far Clause 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) And Far Provision 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (oct 2022) Apply To This Purchase. pricing: the Government Will Evaluate Quote Prices In Accordance With The Policies And Procedures Of Part 25.105 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation. Determination Of Cost Reasonableness Will Be In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation 25.106 (b)(1) (x) Provision At 52.212-3 Representations And Certifications—commercial Items (nov 2023) Applies To This Solicitation And Is To Be Completed Online At Www.sam.gov (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Items (nov 2023), Applies To This Acquisition. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—commercial Items (dec 2023), Applies To This Acquisition. (a)the Contractorshallcomply With The Following Federalacquisitionregulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: (1)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)). (2)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kasperskylab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4)52.209-10, Prohibition Oncontractingwith Inverted Domestic Corporations(nov 2015). (5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023)(31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). (6)52.233-3, Protest After Award(aug 1996)(31u.s.c.3553). (7)52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contractclaim(oct 2004)(public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19u.s.c.3805note)). (b)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] __(1)52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government(jun 2020),withalternatei(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4704and10 U.s.c. 4655). __(2)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.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.) __(4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community—see Far3.900(a). x(5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards(jun 2020)(pub. L. 109-282) (31u.s.c.6101note). __(6)[reserved]. __(7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(9)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (10)52.204–28, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwideacquisitioncontracts, And Multi-agency Contracts.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(11)(i)52.204–30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(ii)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. x(12)52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed Fordebarment.(nov 2021)(31u.s.c.6101note). __(13)52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters(oct 2018)(41u.s.c.2313). __(14)[reserved]. __(15)52.219-3, Notice Ofhubzoneset-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.657a). __(16)52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference Forhubzonesmall Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if Theofferorelects To Waive The Preference, Itshallso Indicate In Itsoffer) (15u.s.c.657a). __(17)[reserved] x(18)(i)52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-6. __(19)(i)52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-7. (20)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2023) (15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)). __(21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15u.s.c.637(d)(4)). __(ii)alternatei(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iv)alternateiii(jun 2020)of52.219-9. __(v)alternateiv (sep 2023) Of52.219-9. __(22)(i)52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-13. __(23)52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637s). __(24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—subcontracting Plan(sep 2021)(15u.s.c.637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __(25)52.219-27, Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.657f). x(26)(i)52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (sep 2023)(15u.s.c.632(a)(2)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-28. __(27)52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantagedwomen-owned Small Business Concerns(oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(28)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 (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule(sep 2021)(15u.s.c. 637(a)(17)). x(31)52.222-3, Convict Labor(jun 2003)(e.o.11755). x(32)52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies(nov 2023). x(33)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). x(34)(i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2016)(e.o.11246). __(ii)alternatei(feb 1999)of52.222-26. (35)(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-35. x(36)(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-36. (37)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38u.s.c.4212). __(38)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). x(39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). __(40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Ofcommercial Productsorcommercial Servicesas Prescribed In Far22.1803.) __(41)(i)52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Ofrecovered Materialcontent For Epa–designated Items (may2008) (42u.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(ii)alternatei(may2008)of52.223-9(42u.s.c.6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(42)52.223-11,ozone-depleting Substancesandhigh Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons(jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). __(43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners(jun 2016)(e.o. 13693). __(44)(i)52.223-13,acquisitionof Epeat®-registered Imaging Equipment(jun 2014)(e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __(ii)alternatei(oct 2015)of52.223-13. __(45)(i)52.223-14,acquisitionof Epeat®-registered Televisions(jun 2014)(e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __(ii)alternatei (jun2014) Of52.223-14. __(46)52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-consumingproducts(may2020)(42u.s.c.8259b). __(47)(i)52.223-16,acquisitionof Epeat®-registered Personal Computerproducts(oct 2015)(e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __(ii)alternatei(jun 2014)of52.223-16. x(48)52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving(jun 2020)(e.o. 13513). __(49)52.223-20, Aerosols(jun 2016)(e.o. 13693). __(50)52.223-21, Foams (jun2016) (e.o. 13693). __(51)(i)52.224-3privacy Training(jan 2017)(5 U.s.c. 552 A). __(ii)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. x(52)(i)52.225-1, Buy American-supplies(oct 2022)(41u.s.c.chapter83). __(ii)alternatei(oct 2022)of52.225-1. __(53)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act(nov 2023)(19 U.s.c. 3301 Note,19 U.s.c. 2112 Note,19 U.s.c. 3805 Note,19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 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)alternatei [reserved]. __(iii)alternateii(dec2022)of52.225-3. __(iv)alternateiii(nov 2023)of52.225-3. __(v)alternateiv (oct 2022) Of52.225-3. (54)52.225-5, Trade Agreements(nov 2023)(19u.s.c.2501,et Seq.,19u.s.c.3301note). x(55)52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases(feb 2021)(e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). __(56)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). __(57)52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Oremergencyarea Set-aside (nov 2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(58)52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Oremergencyarea (nov2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(59)52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreignprocurements(feb 2021). __(60)52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Ofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). (61)52.232-30, Installment Payments Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). x(62)52.232-33, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management(oct2018)(31u.s.c.3332). (63)52.232-34, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-other Thansystem For Award Management(jul 2013) (31u.s.c.3332). (64)52.232-36, Payment By Third Party(may2014)(31u.s.c.3332). __(65)52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards(aug 1996)(5u.s.c.552a). __(66)52.242-5, Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(jan 2017)(15u.s.c.637(d)(13)). __(67)(i)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). __(ii)alternatei(apr 2003)of52.247-64. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2021)of52.247-64. (c)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable Tocommercial Services, That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (2)52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires(may2014)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). (3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year Andoptioncontracts)(aug 2018)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). (4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may2014) (29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(5)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). __(6)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). __(9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42u.s.c.1792). (d)comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractorshallcomply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of Thesimplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1)the Comptroller General Of Theunited States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General,shallhave Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2)the Contractorshallmake 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 Subpart4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminatedshallbe 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 Ofclaimsarising Under Or Relating To This Contractshallbe Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Orclaimsare 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 Forcommercial Productsor Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Downshallbe As Required By The Clause- (i)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509). (ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii)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)). (iv)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kasperskylab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (v)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (vi)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (vii)(a)52.204–30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). (b)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. (viii)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2023) (15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)), In All Subcontracts Thatofferfurther Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractormustinclude52.219-8in Lower Tier Subcontracts Thatoffersubcontracting Opportunities. (ix)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). (x)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2015)(e.o.11246). (xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). (xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xiv)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 Clause52.222-40. (xv)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xvi)(a)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o 13627). (b)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78ande.o.13627). (xvii)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xviii)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(e.o. 12989). (xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). (xxii)(a)52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5u.s.c.552a). (b)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. (xxiii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016)(section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations(jun 2020)(42u.s.c.1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause52.226-6. (xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of52.232-40. (xxvi)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause52.247-64. (2)while Not Required, The Contractormayinclude In Its Subcontracts Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Servicesa Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) the Following Clauses And Provisions Also Apply To This Acquisition 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference. (feb 1998) 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 2.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance. (aug 2020) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding Of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Items. (nov 2023) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors. (mar 2023) 52.204–28 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, And Multi-agency Contracts. (dec 2023) 52.204–30 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition. (dec 2023) 452.204-70 Modification For Contract Closeout. (july 2022) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference. (feb 1998) 52.204-7 System For Award Management(oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting. (aug 2020) 52.204–29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—representation And Disclosures. (dec 2023) 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal. (aug 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications—commercial Products And Commercial Services. (nov 2023) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (oct 2022) (xiii) Additional Contract Requirements Or Warranty warranty implied Warranty - The Government’s Post Award Rights Contained In 52.212-4 Are The Implied Warranty Of Merchantability, The Implied Warranty Of Fitness For Particular Purpose And The Remedies Contained In The Acceptance Paragraph. additional Warranty - : Explain All Details Of The Warranty. If An Extended Warranty Is Available Explain Details Of Extended Warranty Including Price And Availability After Initial Warranty Expires. The Quoter Shall Extend To The Government The Full Coverage Of Any Standard Commercial Warranty Normally Quoted In A Similar Commercial Sale, Provided Such Warranty Is Available At No Additional Cost To The Government. Acceptance Of The Standard Commercial Warranty Does Not Waive The Government's Rights Under The Inspection Clause Nor Does It Limit The Government's Right With Regard To The Other Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of A Conflict, The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Shall Take Precedence Over The Standard Commercial Warranty. The Contractor Shall Provide A Copy Of Its Standard Commercial Warranty (if Applicable) With This Response. (xiv) There Is No Defense Priority Allocation For This Requirement. (xv) The Date, Time And Place Quotes Are Due: interested Vendors Please Email (only) This Attachment 1 By 4pm (mt) 03/08/2024 To: Email: Carol.dingess@usda.gov Please Include Rfq# Ppq1118207on Subject Line questions Via Email Only - Are Due Nlt 8:am (mt) 03/01/2024 (xvi) The Name And Contact Info Of The Individual To Contact For Information Regarding This Rfq Is The Same As Item (xv)

Details: (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; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) This Solicitation Number 12639524q0099 Is Being Issued As A, Request For Quotation (rfq) (iii) In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clause 52.252-2 Feb 1998)the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable Far Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference And May Be Viewed On The Following Website (s) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (iv) This Requirement Is Being Issued As A Small Business Set Set-aside In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.219-6. In Accordance With Agricultural Acquisition Regulation ( Agar )452.219-70 Size Standard And Naics Code Information : the North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) And Business Size Standard(s) Describing The Products And/or Services To Be Acquired Under This Solicitation Is Listed Below: naics – 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing sb Size – 1,000 Employees (v) Item Description 1ea Le220-plus Focused-ultrasonicator (500569) Brand Name Or Equal Brand Name Or Equal Iaw Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal. (aug 1999) travel Cost Must Be Included Within The Service Plan Fee. information Regarding This Product May Be Found At Https://www.covaris.com/le220-plus-focused-ultrasonicator-500569 installation: the Contractor Must Inform The Point Of Contact At Usda-aphis-ppq-s&t Fort Collins Laboratory, On Potential Dates For Installation Or Maintenance. The Poc Will Negotiate The Final Date And Time Of The Visit. The Poc Will Then Inform The Facility Manager At Usda-aphis-ppq-s&t Fort Collins Laboratory Located At 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 108 Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 Of The Upcoming Scheduled Visit. The Facility Manager Will Inform The Security Guards At The Entrance Of The Building Of The Upcoming Visitor And Date Or Dates Of The Visit. The Contractor (visitor) Will Be Advised Prior To The Visit To Bring A Photo Id For Entrance Onto The Facility. At That Time, The Poc Will Be Reached And Will Meet With The Contractor At The Entrance To The Facility. The Poc Will Escort The Contractor To The Installation Location. safety And Security the Usda-aphis-ppq-s&t Laboratory In Ft Collins, Co Is A Secure Facility. Contractors Must Be Escorted At All Times While On Site. Contractors Must Provide Photo Id And Sign In/sign Out When Entering/leaving The Facilities At All Times. the Entry Of Privately Owned Vehicles Into Usda-aphis-ppq-s&t Requires A Valid State Driver’s License. the Vendor Shall Assure That Applicants Are Prescreened For Background, Drug Use, Etc. And May Be Asked To Provide Documentation Thereof. usda-aphis-ppq-s&t Is A Drug/weapons Free Workplace. usda-aphis-ppq-s&t Is A Federal Facility And Incumbents Will Be Held To The Same Standards As Federal Employees For Conduct, Punctuality, And Adherence To Usda Facility Policies. the Vendor Shall Assure That Applicants Are Prescreened For Background, Drug Use, Etc. And May Be Asked To Provide Documentation Thereof. (vi) Specifications And Description Of Requirement: a Covaris Le220-plus Focused-ultrasonicator Is Required In The Pit Lab To Conduct Cell Lysis, Dna Extraction From Environmental Samples, Dna/rna/chromatin Shearing For Sequencing Library Preparation And To Prepare Dna For Droplet Packing In Ddpcr Applications, Dna/rna/total Na/protein Extraction, And Tissue Lysis And Extraction. This System Consists Of The Following Components: covaris Le220-plus Focused-ultrasonicator (500569) the Above Order Must Include The Following: a Covaris Le220-plus Focused-ultrasonicator (500569) power Cord Suited To 100-240 Vac 500 Va, 50-60hz ce, Etl Mark (for Product Safety), And Weee Regulatory Labeling sonolab 8 windows 10 wcs 2.0 thermocube Chiller (vii) Shipment Will Be Fob Destination And Inspection And Acceptance Is In Accordance With Far Clause 52.212-4(a) (nov 2023) usda-aphis-ppq-s&t Fort Collins Laboratory 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 108 fort Collins, Colorado 80526 for Invoice Processing And Payment. net 15dys Aro in Accordance With Omb Dated 06/07/2012 Accelerating Payments To Small Businesses For Goods And Services usda Uses The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) For Electronic Submission And Tracking Of Purchase Orders, Invoices, And Payment Information To Its Suppliers Of Goods And Services: Enroll At Https://ipp.gov. The Ipp Is A Government-wide Secure Web-based Invoice Processing Service Offered Free Of Charge To Government Agencies And Their Suppliers By The U.s. Department Of Treasury’s Financial Management Service (fms). upon Contract Award, You Will Receive A Notification Of Your One-time Enrollment Requirement In An Automatic Invoice Payment Notification System Available Through Ipp. This One-time Enrollment In Ipp Means That You Will Receive A Series Of E-mails From Treasury Services. contractors Must Submit Invoices And Attach All Supporting Documentation As Required Within 5 Business Days Of Completion Of Services Provided. Supporting Documentation Include ,for Example; Maintenance Inspection Checklist, Timecard For Labor, Travel Receipts Etc.. The Cotr Will Review The Supporting Documents Before Approving Invoices In Ipp, If Supporting Documentation Is Not Provided The Invoice Will Be Rejected. Ipp Will Issue A Notification To Contractor That They Must Submit Supporting Documentation And Resubmit The Invoice. please See https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm and Submit Invoices Through The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) Enroll At Https://www.ipp.gov/ Ipp Is A Secure, Web-based System That Manages Government Invoicing. (viii) Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services(nov 2021) Does Not Apply To This Requirement (ix) Evaluation: evaluation Of Quotes Will Be In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation ( Far) 13.106-1 (2) And (far) 13.106-2(b)(3) in Accordance With Federal Acquisition ( Far) 13.106-1 (2) The Government Will Award A Purchase Order Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Quote Conforming To The Solicitation That Will Be The “best Value” And Most Advantageous To The Government. In Accordance With Far 13.106-2 (b)(3); Product Offered, Price, And Delivery Are The Factors To Be Considered. brand Name Justification: in Accordance With Far 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) And Far 13.106-3(b)(3)(i). )for Acquisitions Greater Than The Micro-purchase Threshold But Less Than The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (sat) The Contracting Officer May Solicit From One Source Only If The Contracting Officer Determines That The Circumstances Of The Contract Action Deem Only One Source Reasonably Available (e.g., Urgency, Exclusive Licensing Agreements, Brand Name, Etc.). at Present, All High-throughput Insect Screening For Old World Bollworm Is Carried Out Using Droplet Digital Pcr Which Requires Fragmentation Of Extracted Dna Prior To Analysis. Because Ddpcr Is Carried Out In A 96-well Format, The Lab Requires A Way To Rapidly Fragment Dna In The Same Format. The Covaris Le220-plus Focused-ultrasonicator Is The Only Instrument Available That Can Simlutaneously Shear 96 Wells Worth Of Dna. All Other Available Sonicators Process Between 1 And 16 Samples At A Time Limiting Their Application For High Throughput And Rapid Turnaround Of Screening Results, Or Only Function To Reduce Genomic Dna To 200-600bp Fragraments Rather Than The Required 1000-1500bp Fragments Needed For Ddpcr. pricing: far Clause 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) And Far Provision 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (oct 2022) Apply To This Purchase. the Government Will Evaluate Quote Prices In Accordance With The Policies And Procedures Of Part 25.105 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation. Determination Of Cost Reasonableness Will Be In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation 25.106 (b)(1) (x) Provision At 52.212-3 Representations And Certifications—commercial Items (feb 2024) Applies To This Solicitation And Is To Be Completed Online At Www.sam.gov (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Items (nov 2023), Applies To This Acquisition. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—commercial Items (feb 2024), Applies To This Acquisition. (a)the Contractorshallcomply With The Following Federalacquisitionregulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: (1)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)). (2)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4)52.209-10, Prohibition Oncontractingwith Inverted Domestic Corporations(nov 2015). (5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023)(31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). (6)52.233-3, Protest After Award(aug 1996)(31u.s.c.3553). (7)52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contractclaim(oct 2004)(public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19u.s.c.3805note)). (b)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] __(1)52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government(jun 2020),withalternatei(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4704and10 U.s.c. 4655). __(2)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.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.) __(4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community—see Far3.900(a). x (5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards(jun 2020)(pub. L. 109-282) (31u.s.c.6101note). __(6)[reserved]. __(7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(9)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). __(10)52.204-28, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwideacquisitioncontracts, And Multi-agency Contracts.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(11) (i)52.204-30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(ii)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. x (12)52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed Fordebarment.(nov 2021)(31u.s.c.6101note). __(13)52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters(oct 2018)(41u.s.c.2313). __(14)[reserved]. __(15)52.219-3, Notice Ofhubzoneset-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.657a). __(16)52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference Forhubzonesmall Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if Theofferorelects To Waive The Preference, Itshallso Indicate In Itsoffer) (15u.s.c.657a). __(17)[reserved] x(18)(i)52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-6. __(19)(i)52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-7. (20)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)). __(21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15u.s.c.637(d)(4)). __(ii)alternatei(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iv)alternateiii(jun 2020)of52.219-9. __(v)alternateiv (sep 2023) Of52.219-9. __(22)(i)52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-13. __(23)52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637s). __(24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—subcontracting Plan(sep 2021)(15u.s.c.637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __(25)52.219-27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.657f). _ X (26)(i)52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.632(a)(2)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-28. __(27)52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantagedwomen-owned Small Business Concerns(oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(28)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 (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule(sep 2021)(15u.s.c. 637(a)(17)). x(31)52.222-3, Convict Labor(jun 2003)(e.o.11755). x(32)52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies(feb 2024). x(33)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). x(34)(i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2016)(e.o.11246). __(ii)alternatei(feb 1999)of52.222-26. x(35)(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-35. __x (36)(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-36. x(37)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38u.s.c.4212). __(38)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). _ X (39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). __(40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Ofcommercial Productsorcommercial Servicesas Prescribed In Far22.1803.) ***svc$>150k<120dys __(41) (i)52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Ofrecovered Materialcontent For Epa–designated Items (may2008) (42u.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(ii)alternatei(may2008)of52.223-9(42u.s.c.6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(42)52.223-11,ozone-depleting Substancesandhigh Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons(jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). __(43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners(jun 2016)(e.o. 13693). __(44) (i)52.223-13,acquisitionof Epeat®-registered Imaging Equipment(jun 2014)(e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __(ii)alternatei(oct 2015)of52.223-13. __(45)(i)52.223-14,acquisitionof Epeat®-registered Televisions(jun 2014)(e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __(ii)alternatei (jun2014) Of52.223-14. __(46)52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-consumingproducts(may2020)(42u.s.c.8259b). __(47)(i)52.223-16,acquisitionof Epeat®-registered Personal Computerproducts(oct 2015)(e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __(ii)alternatei(jun 2014)of52.223-16. __ X(48)52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving(jun 2020)(e.o. 13513). __(49)52.223-20, Aerosols(jun 2016)(e.o. 13693). __(50)52.223-21, Foams (jun2016) (e.o. 13693). __(51)(i)52.224-3privacy Training(jan 2017)(5 U.s.c. 552 A). __(ii)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. x(52)(i)52.225-1, Buy American-supplies(oct 2022)(41u.s.c.chapter83). __(ii)alternatei(oct 2022)of52.225-1. __(53)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act(nov 2023)(19 U.s.c. 3301 Note,19 U.s.c. 2112 Note,19 U.s.c. 3805 Note,19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 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)alternatei [reserved]. __(iii)alternateii(dec2022)of52.225-3. __(iv)alternateiii(nov 2023)of52.225-3. __(v)alternateiv (oct 2022) Of52.225-3. __x(54)52.225-5, Trade Agreements(nov 2023)(19u.s.c.2501,et Seq.,19u.s.c.3301note). x (55)52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases(feb 2021)(e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). __(56)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). __(57)52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Oremergencyarea Set-aside (nov 2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(58)52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Oremergencyarea (nov2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(59)52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreignprocurements(feb 2021). __(60)52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Ofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). _(61)52.232-30, Installment Payments Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). x (62)52.232-33, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management(oct2018)(31u.s.c.3332). (63)52.232-34, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-other Thansystem For Award Management(jul 2013) (31u.s.c.3332). (64)52.232-36, Payment By Third Party(may2014)(31u.s.c.3332). __(65)52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards(aug 1996)(5u.s.c.552a). __(66)52.242-5, Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(jan 2017)(15u.s.c.637(d)(13)). __(67)(i)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). __(ii)alternatei(apr 2003)of52.247-64. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2021)of52.247-64. (c)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable Tocommercial Services, That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (2)52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires(may2014)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). (3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year Andoptioncontracts)(aug 2018)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). (4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may2014) (29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(5)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). __(6)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). _(7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). __(9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42u.s.c.1792). (d)comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractorshallcomply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of Thesimplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1)the Comptroller General Of Theunited States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General,shallhave Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2)the Contractorshallmake 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 Subpart4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminatedshallbe 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 Ofclaimsarising Under Or Relating To This Contractshallbe Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Orclaimsare 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 Forcommercial Productsor Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Downshallbe As Required By The Clause- (i)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509). (ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii)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)). (iv)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (v)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (vi)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (vii) (a)52.204–30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). (b)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. (viii)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns(feb 2024)(15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)), In All Subcontracts Thatofferfurther Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractormustinclude52.219-8in Lower Tier Subcontracts Thatoffersubcontracting Opportunities. (ix)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). (x)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2015)(e.o.11246). (xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). (xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xiv)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 Clause52.222-40. (xv)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xvi)(a)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o 13627). (b)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78ande.o.13627). (xvii)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xviii)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(e.o. 12989). (xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). (xxii)(a)52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5u.s.c.552a). (b)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. (xxiii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016)(section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations(jun 2020)(42u.s.c.1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause52.226-6. (xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of52.232-40. (xxvi)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause52.247-64. (2)while Not Required, The Contractormayinclude In Its Subcontracts Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Servicesa Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) the Following Clauses And Provisions Also Apply To This Acquisition 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference. (feb 1998) 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 2.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance. (aug 2020) 52.204–28 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, And Multi-agency Contracts. (dec 2023) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding Of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (nov 2021) 52.204–30 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition. (dec 2023) 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Items. (nov 2023) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors. (mar 2023) 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation. (apr 1984) 452.204-70 Modification For Contract Closeout. (july 2022) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference. (feb 1998) 52.204-7 System For Award Management(oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting. (aug 2020) 52.204–29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—representation And Disclosures. (dec 2023) 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal. (aug 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications—commercial Products And Commercial Services. (nov 2023) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (oct 2022) (xiii) Additional Contract Requirements Or Warranty warranty implied Warranty - The Government’s Post Award Rights Contained In 52.212-4 Are The Implied Warranty Of Merchantability, The Implied Warranty Of Fitness For Particular Purpose And The Remedies Contained In The Acceptance Paragraph. additional Warranty - : Explain All Details Of The Warranty. If An Extended Warranty Is Available Explain Details Of Extended Warranty Including Price And Availability After Initial Warranty Expires. The Quoter Shall Extend To The Government The Full Coverage Of Any Standard Commercial Warranty Normally Quoted In A Similar Commercial Sale, Provided Such Warranty Is Available At No Additional Cost To The Government. Acceptance Of The Standard Commercial Warranty Does Not Waive The Government's Rights Under The Inspection Clause Nor Does It Limit The Government's Right With Regard To The Other Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of A Conflict, The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Shall Take Precedence Over The Standard Commercial Warranty. The Contractor Shall Provide A Copy Of Its Standard Commercial Warranty (if Applicable) With This Response. (xiv) There Is No Defense Priority Allocation For This Requirement. (xv) The Date, Time And Place Quotes Are Due: interested Vendors Please Email (only) This Attachment 1 By 4pm (mt) 03/22/2024 To: Email: Carol.dingess@usda.gov Please Include Rfq# 12639524q0099 On Subject Line questions Via Email Only - Are Due Nlt 8:am (mt) 03/15/2024 (xvi) The Name And Contact Info Of The Individual To Contact For Information Regarding This Rfq Is The Same As Item (xv)

Details: This Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Construction Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Synopsis/solicitation Is Being Advertised As Small Business Set-aside Only. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; No Separate Written Solicitation Will Be Issued. the Solicitation Number Is 30310pr240000004. Applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (naics) Codes Are: 238990- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors this Requirement Is For A Fixed Price Contract. The Contract Will Be Awarded Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures In Accordance With Far Part 13 And Part 15 the Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Best Value. when Submitting Your Proposals, Request A Price Breakdown Of The Following: cost Of Materials And Equipment cost Of Labor contract Will Be Awarded To The Vendor Who Can Provide Best Value Which Includes All Labor, Material, Cost And Equipment Required Within The Sow. Cost And Past Performance Factors Will Also Be Considered When Selecting The Award. anticipated Award Date: 10 Business Days After Close Of Solicitation, Ooa 23 May 2024 quotes Are To Be Received No Later Than Close Of Business (3 P.m. Est) On Monday 13 May 2024 And Are To Be Sent Via E-mail To Angel.melendez@uscg.mil quotations Sent Via The Us Postal Service Or Hand Delivered Should Be Sent To: commanding Officer uscg Base Miami Beach (p&c) attn: Angel Melendez 909 Se 1st Ave, Room 512 miami, Fl 33131. telephone Requests Of Quotes, Will Not Be Accepted, A Formal Notice Of Changes (if Applicable) Will Be Issued In Sam (www.sam.gov). wage Determinations: Fl20240184 01/05/2024 scope Of Work: department Of Homeland Security united States Coast Guard station Fort Pierce, Fl specifications for flag Pole Replacement general: this Scope Of Work Encompasses The Removal Of The Existing Flag Pole, Installation Of A New Flag Pole, Foundation Preparation, Logistics, Compliance With Regulations, Safety Measures, And Documentation Requirements. location: united States Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce 900 Seaway Drive fort Pierce, Fl 34949 i. Continuity Of Facilities Operation: Schedule Work To Minimize Interference With The Facility’s Normal Operations. All Work Will Be Scheduled Through The Unit Epo Or Other Designated Personnel. ii. Notification Of Start And Completion Of Work: The Contractor Shall Notify Coast Guard Once The Parts Are On Hand And Technicians Are Available For Scheduling. iii. Coast Guard Contracting Officers Representative: N/a iv: Recycling And Disposal Of Refuse: Minor Refuse, Excess Or Waste Materials Resulting From Service May Be Disposed Of In Base Dumpsters. All Disposals Shall Be Done In Accordance With Federal, State, And Local Laws And Regulations. Any Bulk Waste Shall Be Disposed By Contractor. v: Safety: During The Execution Of This Service, The Contractor Shall Conform To The Rules And Regulations As Set Forth By Osha Safety And Health Standards, 29 Cfr Part 1926 - Safety And Health Regulations For Construction. The Contractor Shall Have A Written Safety Plan As Required In Far 5.236-13. The Plan Shall Unequivocally Assign Responsibility And Authority For Safety To The Superintendent By Name. immediate Notification To The Contracting Officer’s Representative Of Lost Time Due To Accidents Is Required. Provide Two Copies Of Workman’s Compensation Accident Reports By Noon Of The Day Following The Accident. The Coast Guard Reserves The Right To Bar Any Workers Or Supervisors From The Premises Should They Be Documented As Violating Set Safety Standards And Regulations. vi. Inspection: Once Service Is Complete A Full System Test Will Be Completed By The Technicians To Verify Proper Operations. vii. Operations And Storage: The Contractor Is To Take Whatever Steps Necessary To Ensure That His/her Materials Are Protected. The Coast Guard Has No Responsibility For Receipt, Storage, Or Protection Of Contractor’s Materials. All Equipment, Materials And Supplies Shall Be Addressed To The Contractor. The Coast Guard Will Not Accept Shipments. The Contractor Is Responsible For The Protection Of Existing Structures, Utilities, Work, And Vegetation. Any Damage Shall Be Repaired At The Contractor’s Expense. viii. Contractor Identification: The Contractor And Subcontractor Personnel Shall, Always, Wear Company Identification. ix. Existing Utilities: The Contractor Shall Field Verify All Utility Locations Before Commencing Work. This Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, The Use Of Visual, Sonic, Electronic, Or Magnetic Detection Devices. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Repairing Any Utilities Damaged During Construction At No Additional Cost To The Government. x: Regulations While Onboard Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce: 1. Daily Colors And The Raising/lowering Of The American Flag Will Take Place Every Morning At 0800 And Every Evening At Sunset. All Personnel On Base Will Face The Main Flagpole & Maintain Silence And All Vehicles & Equipment Will Halt During These Brief Events. 2. The Construction Site Shall Be Maintained In A Clean Condition At All Times. This Included Daily Clean-ups Of The Construction And Storage Areas (far 52.236-12). The Site Shall Be Well Lit And Well Barricaded/cordoned Off As Appropriate. 3. There Is One Smoking Area On Base At The Northeast Corner Of The Property Near The Tiki Hut. 4. Traffic Regulations: a) 10 Mph Speed Limit b) No Use Of Cell Phones Is Permitted While Driving Vehicles Or Operating Heavy Machinery 5. Absolutely No Firearms Or Weapons Of Any Kind Are Allowed Onboard Station Fort Pierce. 6. Notice Shall Be Given To The Coast Guard’s Representative 1 Week In Advance Of Any Planned Power, Water, Sewage, Or Lighting Outages. 7. The Contractor Shall Provide A Consolidated List Of All Contracted Personnel Including Their Driver’s License Numbers (or Other Valid Gov’t Issued Id Number) Who Will Be Working On Station Fort Pierce Facilities. 8. Contractors Are Welcome To Utilize The Restrooms. 9. No Personnel Other Than The Contracting Officer Has The Authority To Alter The Terms Of Any Contract Or To Issue Any Change Orders. 10. All Contractor Vehicles, Equipment And Gear Onboard Coast Guard Properties Are Subject To Search At All Times. Additionally At All Times Due To Security And Operational Needs, The Contractors Are Subject To Orders To Evacuate The Property At Any Time. viii: Scope Of Work: Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, And Equipment Necessary To Complete The Following Unless Noted Below:removal Of Existing Flag Pole: Dismantle And Remove The Existing Flag Pole, Which Exhibits Severe Corrosion And Poses An Imminent Risk Of Collapse.utilize Cutting Methods If Necessary To Remove The Mounting Plate, Which Is Completely Rusted And Preventing Safe Removal.dispose Of All Removed Materials In Accordance With Local Regulations And Requirements. installation Of New Flag Pole: install A New 35-foot Tilting Flag Pole With A Yardarm At The Designated Location. ensure Proper Alignment And Anchoring Of The New Flag Pole To The Ground. attach A 5" Butt Tilting Shoe Base To Provide Stability And Flexibility. foundation Preparation: excavate And Prepare The Foundation For The New Flagpole. pour Concrete Up To 4 Yards To Create A Stable Base For The Flag Pole. logistics And Freight: arrange For The Transportation Of The New Flag Pole To The Site. coordinate Freight Logistics And Delivery To Ensure Timely Arrival Of Materials. compliance And Permitting: confirm With Local Authorities, Specifically The City Of Fort Pierce, Regarding Permit Requirements For The Replacement Of The Flag Pole In The same Location. ensure Compliance With All Applicable Regulations And Obtain Necessary Permits If Required. safety Measures: prioritize Safety Throughout The Removal And Installation Process. employ Trained Personnel And Adhere To Safety Protocols To Prevent Accidents And Injuries. documentation And Reporting: maintain Detailed Records Of Work Performed, Including Any Permits Obtained And Compliance Documentation. Provide A Comprehensive Report upon Completion Of The Project, Outlining All Activities Undertaken And Materials Used. performance Period: Performance Of Work Is Expected To Commence Nlt 10 Days After Award Is Made. Extension Period Must Be Approved By The Contracting Officer For Any Unforeseen Delays. site Visit: It Is Highly Recommended And Encouraged That Interested Party’s Contact Mk1 Adam Muniz For A Site Visit Which Will Be Held On tuesday May 07, 2024 At 09:00am Est. Questions Contact Mr. Muniz Via Email Adam.l.muniz @uscg.mil or Via Phone At (302) 227-2440. **all Questions And Answers Will Not Be Accepted After 10 May 2024 At 10:00am Est. applicable Far Clauses far 52.213-4: 52.213-4 Terms And Conditions-simplified Acquisitions (other than Commercial Items). attached By Reference 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (april 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation And Conditions Affecting The Work (april 1984) 52.236-27 Site Visit (construction) {feb 1995) work Hours: Monday Through Friday, 0730 – 1800 (7:30 Am – 6 Pm) No Weekends Or Holidays Authorized. see Attached Applicable Far Clauses By Reference. offerors May Obtain Full Text Version Of These Clauses Electronically At: Www.arnet.gov/far the Following Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (hsar) Are Incorporated As Addenda To This Solicitation: Hsar 3052.209-70 Prohibition On Contracts With Corporate Expatriates (jun 2006); Contracting Officers Technical Representative (dec 2003) (cotr) Hsar 3052.237-72. Copies Of Hsar Clauses May Be Obtained Electronically At Http://www.dhs.gov. vendors Providing An Offer Must Be Registered In Sam (system For Award Management) Prior To Close Of This Solicitation. Https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/sam/. The Vendors Sam Registration Must Be In An “active” Status Prior To Award.

Details: Sources Sought Notice tracking Number: 832468894 the Defense Information Systems Agency (disa) Is Seeking Sources For The Enterprise Military Housing (emh) For Commander, Naval Installation Command (cnic), N933 Housing Program Office. contracting Office Address: Disa Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (ditco)-scott-ps83, 2300 East Drive Scott Afb, Il 62225-5406 introduction: this Is A Sources Sought Notice To Determine The Availability And Technical Capability Of Small Businesses (including The Following Subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Small Businesses, And Woman-owned Small Businesses) To Provide The Required Products And/or Services. the Enterprise Military Housing (emh) System Is An Enterprise-wide Solution That Supports All The Department Of Defense (dod) Services For Housing And The Department Of Homeland Security (dhs) Coast Guard For Referral Housing. the Emh Program Management Office (pmo) Is Seeking Information From Potential Sources For: information Technology - Professional Services project Management technical Architecture configuration Management And Compliance information Assurance (ia) Compliance hosting And Technical Hosting Support development And Database Management end User Support To Include Phone And Email Support As Well As Virtual And Onsite Visits the Anticipated Place Of Performance Is The Washington Dc (primary Office, Contractor-provided) Area, Asia (government Space On Naval Station Atsugi, Japan), And Europe In Germany Within A 2-hour Drive Of Ramstein Air Force Base And Army Garrison Kaiserslautern (contractor-provided). The Contractor's Primary Office Must Be Local Within The 50-mile Radius To The National Capitol Region With No Exceptions. Key Personnel For The Contract Include The Project Manager (pm), System Architect, Operations Manager, Release Manager, Database Manager, Hosting Manager, And Support Office Operations Manager. disclaimer: this Sources Sought Notice Is For Informational Purposes Only. This Is Not A Request For Proposal. It Does Not Constitute A Solicitation And Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government. Responses In Any Form Are Not Offers, And The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Notice. No Funds Are Available To Pay For The Preparation Of Responses To This Notice. Any Information Submitted By Respondents Is Strictly Voluntary. contract/program Background: contract Number:hc102818d0017 / Hc102819f6320 contract Vehicle: Encore Iii incumbent And Their Size: Next Tier Concepts (ntc), Large method Of Previous Acquisition: Full & Open Competition period Of Performance: September 30, 2019 - September 29, 2024 emh Is A Defense Business System (dbs) That Provides A Singular And Central Housing Program Management Application For Family Housing And Unaccompanied Program Management. In Addition To Being A System With Intense Congressional And Senior Level Dod Focus, A Usd (at&l) Memo Subject: Emh Information Management System, Dated April 16, 2014, Emh Was Identified As The Single Joint Dbs To Be Utilized By The Department Of The Navy & Marines, Department Of The Army, Department Of The Air Force, And The System Was Designated As The Dod Housing Program Management System. At The Time Of Preparing This Document, At The Direction Of The Secretary Of Defense, The Deputy Assistant Secretary Of Defense (housing) Is Preparing A New Policy Amplifying The Military Departments' Mandatory Use Of The System. Emh Automates Housing Requirements At All Organization Levels Within Each Military Department, Including The Installation Housing Offices. in Addition To Dod Components, Emh Is Also Utilized By The Department Of Homeland Security For The Us Coast Guard Housing Program. The Emh System Is Government Owned, Government Operated (gogo); The Navy Owns The Hardware, Software, Code, And Data For The Quality Assurance Environment (qae), Staging, And Production Environments, As Well As Support Office Hardware, Software, And Data. Additionally, The Production Site Of Emh Is Hosted At The Cnic Enterprise Services Center (cesc) In Norfolk, Va, A ".mil" Hosting Center. The System Is An Integrated, Web-based Housing Application With A Common Data Warehouse And Business Modules That Automate Critical Headquarters, Region, And Installation Housing Business Processes. to Elaborate On Emh Business Automated Core Processes, The System Consists Of A Myriad Of Detailed And Accurate Record-keeping Activities That Support Emh's Operational, Analytical, Requirements Determination, And Privatization. This Includes Government-owned, Leased, And Privatized Family And Unaccompanied Housing Programs, Furnishings, And Community Housing Services. The Emh System Is Currently Used Worldwide Across Over 400 Locations. The Program User Base Currently Consists Of ~8,000 Active (logged In Within 30 Days) Users In The Emh Private Environment And ~6,000 Users In The Emh Public Environment (primarily Property Managers And Service Members). Emh Is Used To Manage Dod Housing Inventory And Occupancy And To Provide Housing Services To Dod And Dhs Housing Customers. This Includes ~240,000 Owned, Leased And Privatized Family Housing Units, ~528,000 Owned, Leased And Privatized Unaccompanied Beds And ~178,000 Community Referral Properties. Installations, Regions, And Headquarters Use The System, Including Housing Offices Throughout The World, Including Housing Offices In The Us, South America, Europe, Mid-east, Africa, Japan, Korea, Guam, And Remote Island Installations. the System Utilizes A Secure Single Sign-on Solution And Common Database That Allows Data Generated At All Levels To Be Available For Housing Management And Business Decisions. In Addition, Emh Is Comprised Of A Private Website (emh) And Three Public Sites (homes.mil, Housing Early Assistance Tool (heat), And Housing Maintenance Request Service (hmrs)). All Major Housing Business Areas (excluding Financial, Contracts, And Maintenance) Are Automated In Emh, Including Inventory And Occupancy Management, Community Referral, Leasing, Flag Housing, Public-private Ventures (ppv), Base Loading, Requirements Determination, Metrics, And Reporting. The Integrated, Web-based Emh System Is Required To Meet Current And Future Worldwide Housing Requirements As Outlined In The Attached Pws. required Capabilities: potential Contractors Must Demonstrate Their Experience With The 5 Areas Listed Below. The Contractor Must Have Experience In Hosting, System Administration, And Ensuring Compliance Of Sensitive, Moderate Dod Systems With Private And Public Websites. Experience Providing End-user Support And Site Visits For Us And Foreign-located Dod Installations, And Experience With Compliance With Ongoing System And Personnel Security Requirements To Support A Joint Dod Housing System. the Contractor Shall Have Demonstrated Experience And Expertise To Support A Joint Defense Business System (dbs) And Be Adept In Applying The Dod And Navy Information Technology (it) Policies And Directives To Support A Joint System Like Emh, And The Contractor Shall Support The Emh Program Management Office (pmo) Initiatives To Meet Enterprise Goals While Adhering To Applicable Dod And Navy Information Technology (it) Policies And Directives. The Contractor Pm Ensures Resources Are Used Efficiently And Effectively, It Controls Are In Place, Work Efforts Progress As Planned, Deliverables Are Provided On Time And Relevant Information Is Communicated Among All Appropriate Parties. Please Provide A Summary Of Technical Capabilities In The Below Core Areas. project Management: describe Your Experience Providing Project Management For A Large Joint Enterprise Global Dbs To Include Compliance, Hosting, Development, End User Support And Offices And Personnel Located In Foreign Locations. Describe Your Experience Negotiating And Procuring Commercial Software And Hardware For A Large Dbs. Describe Experience With Transition Requirements, Which Allows For Uninterrupted Services With End-users At The Installation, Region, Headquarters, And Dod Service Leads And Stakeholders. technical Architecture: describe Experience In Adhering To Dod/navy's Technical Architecture Standards For A Joint Service Dbs, And Provide Detailed Information That Highlights Experience In Providing Technical Support And Services For Technology On-premise And Cloud Environments. Elaborate On Experience Ensuring A Large Dbs Complies With The Current And Evolving Policies, Standards, Accreditations, And Certifications Related To Dod And Navy Architecture, Development, Database, Network, And Information Security. configuration Management And Compliance: describe Experience In Managing And Supporting The Technical Configuration For .mil On Premise And Impact Level (il) 4 Cloud .mil Compliant Hosting Locations To Meet The Emh's System Requirements. Describe Experience Self-hosting Compliant Qae And Staging Environments. Describe Experience In Documenting And Preparing Technical System Compliance Documentation, And Experience With The Commercial Off The Shelve Software, And Hardware Compliance Requirements. technical Hosting, Development & Database Services: describe Experience Using Industry Processes And Methods Such As Dev-sec-ops And Agile To Complete Large And Complex Technical System Administration, Database And Development Tasks, Development And Database Expertise To Support Public And Private Websites, Multiple Networks, And Data Interfaces. enterprise End User Support And Testing: describe Experience And Current Capabilities In Staffing, Operating, And Maintaining A Large Dbs End-user Support Program To Include Using A Ticketing System For End User Requests. Provide Experience Operating A Testing And Quality Control Program For A Large Complex Dbs. Describe Experience Maintaining A Large Reporting, Data Export And Exchange Services For A Dbs. Describe Experience Providing Concurrent Site Visits And Remote Training To Dod Installations, Including Remote, Isolated, Secure Environments. special Requirements: the Emh System Is A Mandatory Access Control (mac) Iii With A Privacy Overlay. The Contractor Who Works On This Project Must Have Expertise In Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (pii) And Should Be Familiar With The Dfars Clause 252.204-7012, Covered Defense Information, And Cyber Incident Reporting (cui) Requirements. Security Controls Must Be Compliant With Nist Special Publication 800-171 Guidelines. The Contractor Will Not Be Provisioned Or Provided Government Laptops And Must Be Familiar With Safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (cui) / Controlled Defense Information (cdi) Within Their Corporate Environment. this Requirement Also Necessitates That The Contractor Have Two Support Offices Located Outside Of The Us And Located In Asia (government Space On Naval Station Atsugi, Japan), And Europe In Germany Within A 2-hour Drive Of Ramstein Air Force Base And Army Garrison Kaiserslautern (contractor-provided). The Contractor Must Have Operational Experience Outside The Us, Including Supporting Status Of Forces Agreements (sofa). Please Confirm In Your Reply To This Ssa That You Can Meet This Requirement. sources Sought: The Anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (naics) For This Requirement Is 541519, With The Corresponding Size Standard Of $34m In Average Annual Receipts. This Sources Sought Synopsis Is Requesting Responses To The Following Criteria Only From Small Businesses That Can Provide The Required Services Under The Naics Code. in Order To Determine A Small Business Set Aside, Two Or More Qualified And Capable Small Businesses Must Submit Responses That Demonstrate Their Qualifications. Responses Must Demonstrate The Company's Ability To Perform In Accordance With Far Clause 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting. to Assist Disa In Determining The Level Of Participation By Small Businesses In Any Subsequent Procurement That May Result From This Sources Sought Notice, Provide Information Regarding Any Plans To Use Joint Ventures (jvs) Or Partnering. Please Outline The Company's Areas Of Expertise And Those Of Any Proposed Jv/partner Who Combined Can Meet The Specific Requirements Contained In This Notice. submission Details: responses Should Include: business Name And Address; name Of The Company Representative And Their Business Title; small Business Socio-economic Status (if Small); cage Code; prime Contract Vehicles To Include Encore Iii,seti, Nih Cio-sp4, Nasa Sewp V, General Service Administration (gsa): Oasis, Alliant Ii, Vets Ii, Stars Iii, Mas (including Applicable Sin(s), Groups Or Pools), Or Any Other Government Agency Contract Vehicle That Allows For Decentralized Ordering. (this Information Is For Market Research Only, And Businesses With A Valid Cage That Lacks Prime Contract Vehicles Are Still Encouraged To Respond To This Notice.) businesses Who Wish To Respond Must Send A Response Via Email Nlt 3:00 Pm Eastern Daylight Time (edt) On March 19 2024, To Taylor Schomaker, Taylor.j.schomaker.civ@mail.mil. Interested Businesses Should Submit A Brief Capabilities Statement Package Addressing The Specific Required Capabilities Above (no More Than Seven Pages) Demonstrating The Ability To Perform The Services Listed Under Required Capabilities. proprietary Information And Trade Secrets, If Any, Must Be Clearly Marked On All Materials. All Information Received That Is Marked Proprietary Will Be Handled Accordingly. All Submissions Become Government Property And Will Not Be Returned. All Government And Contractor Personnel Reviewing Submitted Responses Will Have Signed Non-disclosure Agreements And Understand Their Responsibility For Proper Use And Protection From Unauthorized Disclosure Of Proprietary Information As Pursuant To 41 Usc 423. The Government Shall Not Be Held Liable For Any Damages Incurred If Proprietary Information Is Not Properly Identified.