DOCKSIDE REPAIRS FOR CGC WINSLOW GRISSIER

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). ( i i i ) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-95. ( iv ) This RFQ is being solicited as 100% total small business set aside using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The NAICS Code is 336611- Ship Repair with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation number is HSCG80-18-Q-P45038. (v) SCHEDULE OF SERVICES: See Attachment 1. (vi) DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary facilities, labor, materials, services, equipment, supplies, power, accessories, special tools, consumables and other things necessary to perform dockside ship repairs for USCGC WINSLOW GRISSIER (WPB-1116), a 154-foot patrol boat, all in exact accordance with this solicitation and the attached specification. See Attachment 2. (vii) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The performance period for this requirement is thirty-two (32) calendar days from 14 February through 31 March 2018. REQUEST FOR DRAWINGS / SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS: Last day to request drawings or ask questions regarding this solicitation is 11:00 E.S.T., 21 December 2017. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The place of performance will take place onboard USCGC WINSLOW GRISSIER home port at 100 MacArthur Cswy, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: 1. The RFQ number. 2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror. 3. Completed pricing for Attachment (1) Schedule of Services; include a separate price breakdown for CLIN (D-00C) Travel and Per Diem (example: number of Contracted personnel assigned to project, mileage, tolls, etc). 4. List of subcontractor's and associated CLINS. 5. All required documents listed under 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items; for Past Performance and Technical Capabilities and Price, found on pages 9 and 10 of this solicitation. 6. A completed copy of FAR 52.209-2 (page 6), FAR 52.209-11 (page 7) and the Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (starting on page 11) of this solicitation. 7. Certificate of Insurance. Failure to provide required documentation QUOTATION DUE DATE: All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to contact@example.gov before 5:00 p.m. EST on 03 January 2018 NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman. Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to: COMMANDANT (CG-9131) U S COAST GUARD OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR AGENCY PROTESTS 2100 2ND ST SW STOP 7112 WASHINGTON DC 20593-7112 The Ombudsman Hotline Telephone Number is +1 (555) 000-0000. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) ADDENDA INVOICE SUBMISSION PROCESS: 1. The Contractor shall prepare a proper invoice IAW FAR clause 52.212-4, and in addition to the information required by FAR 52.212-4(g) as cited in the contract. All invoices shall be itemized to correlate to the Schedule of Services. (A) The Government will make payment under this contract based on a percentage or stage of completion. The Contractor may invoice each contract line item (CLIN) as work progresses. The amount invoiced shall be calculated based on those prices stipulated in the contract Schedule of Supplies/Services as follows: (B) A CLIN may not be invoiced until the percentage complete reaches 25 percent. Future invoices for that CLIN have no limitation as to the percentage of completion required before invoicing. (The minimum percentage of completion (25%) to be reached prior to billing each CLIN may be waived by the Contracting Officer on a case by case basis for large dollar CLINS.) (C) In addition to the information required by FAR 52.212-4 (g) Invoices shall include: 1) Contract Number 2) Contractor Name and Address 3) Invoice Number and current Invoice Date 4) DUNS Number 5) Vessel name 6) Name of Contracting Officer 7) Invoice Routing Code (IRC): SFLC -1 8) Indicate Small Business Status 9) Indicate if Final Invoice, the Contractor's final invoice submitted under the contract must be marked as follows: THIS INVOICE CONSTITUTES THE FINAL INVOICE - UPON PAYMENT OF THIS INVOICE NO OTHER MONIES ARE DUE UNDER CONTRACT NUMBER (to be assigned upon contract award). 10) The percentage of completion for each CLIN identified; 11) The overall percentage and dollar amount previously billed, currently billed and unbilled, 12) Shipping and Payment Terms 13) Name, title, phone number, and mailing address of person to be notified in the event of a defective invoice. All information must be included in an invoice for it to constitute a proper invoice. All improper invoices will be rejected and will delay payment. 2. The Contractor shall forward invoices and any documentation via e-mail to: contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov (the COR). 3. The COR shall review and verify invoices, sign the invoice and return the invoice to the Contractor. 4. The Contractor shall submit the Contractor Invoice Submission Form, a PDF file of the invoice, and any necessary documents for supplies or services via the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center website at: ht tp: //ww w.fincen. uscg .mil /centralin v/central_inv_contr.cfm 5. The Contractor must select the correct Invoice Routing Code for timely invoice processing. The Invoice Routing Code for this contract is SFLC-1 Additional work verbally agreed to by the parties that has not yet been incorporated into the contract by modification shall not be included in an invoice. Payments will not be made for work for which a modification has not been properly executed. Invoices submitted for payment that includes such a request will be rejected. NOTE: 10% OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE WILL BE WITHHELD UNTIL ALL DELIVERABLES, REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACT, ARE RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS WITH INVOICING: In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, for the purposes of determining a payment due date and the date on which interest will begin to accrue if a payment is late, a proper invoice shall be deemed to have been received: (1) On the later of: (i) For invoices that are mailed the date a proper invoice is actually received by the designated billing office and annotates the invoice with date of receipt at the time of receipt. (ii) For invoices electronically transmitted by the Contractor via web based submission, the date a transmission is received by the designated billing office, and receipt confirmation is provided to the designated recipient; or (iii) The seventh day after the date on which the property is actually delivered or performance of the (iv) services is actually completed; unless- a) The agency has actually accepted the property or services before the seventh day in which case the acceptance date shall substitute for the seventh day after the delivery date; or b) A longer acceptance period is specified in the contract, in which case the date of actual acceptance or the date on which such longer acceptance period ends shall substitute for the seventh day after the delivery date; (2) On the date placed on the invoice by the Contractor, when the agency fails to annotate the invoice with date of receipt of the invoice at the time of receipt (such invoice must be a proper invoice); or (3) On the date of delivery, when the contract specifies that the delivery ticket may serve as an invoice. (4) Web based submission by the Contractor and receipt confirmation does not reflect Government review or acceptance of the invoice. (5) For inquiries and payment status please visit: https://fincen.uscg.mil/secure/payment.htm The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is the primary identifier in System for Award Management (SAM), see FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (JUL 2013). Contractors are located and identified in SAM by their DUNS number. Therefore, to facilitate payment, the DUNS number shall be recorded on every invoice submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard. All payments for partial performance rendered by the Government under this contract are based on the assumption that the Contractor will, in good faith, execute and honor all payment terms entered into between it, the Prime Contractor, and any subcontractor thereof in the performance of this contract. The Contractor hereby acknowledges the Government's right to reduce or suspend progress payments based on non-payment in accordance with any payment terms of the subcontract agreement. Any amount deemed not payable will be deducted from the Contractor's invoice. Deducted amounts may be resubmitted on the next invoice for reconsideration. FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS - REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015) (a) Definitions. "Inverted domestic corporation" and "subsidiary" have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10). (b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4. (c) ) Representation. The Offeror represents that- (1) It ? is, ? is not an inverted domestic corporation; and (2) It ? is, ? is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation. (End of provision) WELDING CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS This solicitation may contain welding line items as either Definitive or Optional Items. With his/her quote the Contractor shall provide the necessary welding certifications and qualifications as required by the specification for the applicable work item(s), and SFLC Standard Specification 0740_STD. 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax (FEB 2016) Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) FAR 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEMS DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988) a. Orders for U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings must be placed within 10 days of the solicitation issue date. To request drawings, contact the Contract Specialist listed herein. All requests should identify the solicitation number. U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings are available in CD-ROM format and are provided free of charge. The CD-ROM(s) contain WINDOWS compliant raster/vector formats (e.g. *.TIF, *.TIF (group4), *.DWG, and *.DWF, etc.). Drawing measurements should be verified by the Contractor prior to ordering materials. FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation. FAR 52.215-20 ALT IV REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010) (a) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required (b) If the contracting officer cannot determine price reasonableness either in the initial solicitation or in any change to the contract after award, the contracting officer will require submission information in sufficient detail in order to make such determination. The information may be as follows: REQUEST FOR INFORMAL COST BREAKDOWN In addition to placing your offer in the appropriate place in Schedule of Services and Prices, it is requested that you provide a breakdown of your costs, to include but not be limited to, those items identified in the sample format below: Trade, (i.e. laborers, rigger, etc.) Breakdown of labor grades by trade category Man-hours per trade, per labor grade Cost/hour/trade Supplies/materials (description & cost of each) Sub-total Pension Plans Overhead at a rate of % Profit at a rate of % Total for item FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) This RFQ is for the dockside repairs of the USCGC WINSLOW GRISSIER (WPB-1111) hereinafter referred to as "vessel". The vessel's homepier is located at 100 100 MacArthur Cswy, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and available for a ship check. The point of contact for site surveys is MKC Afip Castillo, who can be reached on the vessel phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. The Contract Administrator is Shean Mohammed, Contract Specialist who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) - VARIATION (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The three (3) following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: FACTOR 1-PAST PERFORMANCE: The offeror shall submit no more than three (3) past performance references similar in size and scope relevant to the specification (construction, overhaul, repair and alteration of ships) within the last two (2) years. For each contract, list: a. Contract Number (if applicable) b. Name and address of the Government Agency or Commercial Entity c. Brief description of work/services provided and the relevance to the requirement herein d. Two (2) Points of Contact with current phone numbers and email addresses e. Date of Contract Award f. Dollar value of the contract (Original and Final) g. Type of service performed and whether Prime or Sub Contractor h. Period of Performance i. Ship Name, Hull Number j. Contract type (FFP, IDIQ, Requirement, Cost Type) If subcontracting arrangement is proposed, the above data must also be provided for each first tier subcontractor. If a joint effort or teaming arrangement is proposed, highlight previous experience with the proposed team or subcontractor. The past performance evaluation will take into account the guidelines outlined at FAR 15.305(a)(2) Past Performance Evaluation. The Contractor's past performance will be evaluated according to the following factors and questions: - Quality of Product or Service / Technical Did the customer get what was specified? Did the customer consider the final product high in quality? If warranty issues arose, were they promptly corrected? - Schedule Was the contract completed on time? If not, reason why not (growth work, Contractor delayed, government delayed?) - Business Relations / Management and Management Responsiveness How was the customer service? Was the Contractor committed to customer satisfaction? Would you use this company again (Why/Why not)? - Management of Key Personnel / Subcontractors Were subcontracts involved? Comments? In evaluating Contractors past performance, the government intends to also review US Coast Guard contracts within the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS), Past Performance Information Reporting System (PPIRS and other existing past performance ratings on relevant completed contracts. General trends in a Contractor's performance will also be considered. FACTOR 2-TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." This will be determined by evaluating the ability of the offeror to provide a sound, compliant approach that meets all requirements listed in the Specification and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that their quote clearly demonstrates their ability to perform these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotes to be considered technically acceptable: Technical Approach - 1. Planning Document: Submit a written description of your strategy for ensuring that this contract ends on or before the date specified herein. This may include 1) a simple, hand-drawn Gantt chart showing proposed schedule/resources/completion-dates/float/major-milestones/etc. for the various tasks required to complete this contract and 2) a list of items that you believe may pose the most contract schedule risk and how you intend to mitigate or eliminate each risk. The planning document shall include at least: (a) Proposed schedule, resources, completion-dates, float, and major-milestones for the various tasks required to complete this contract and (b) Identify a list of items that may pose the most contract schedule risk and approach to mitigate or eliminate each risk. 2. Certification/Procedures for the following: (a) Welding Certifications/Procedures - Submit welding documentation (e.g. WPSs, welder certification and continuity records, etc.) in accordance with SFLC Standard Specification 0740_STD, specific to your internal or subcontracted staff for all welding work to be performed IAW specification. (b) Equipment Certifications Current certifications and inspections of heavy machinery (ie: Cranes, Forklifts, etc.) that will be used to complete this availability. 3. Material: (a) Material Source - List a proposed/potential source of supply for the contractor-furnished material (e.g. control pendant, electrical box, etc.) FACTOR 3-PRICE: Offeror's shall complete the Attachment (1) Schedule of Services. Price shall represent the best price in response to the request for quotes. The price shall be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness. **The Past Performance and Technical Capabilities, when combined, are more important than Price** (b) Award may be made without any type of discussions or negotiations. This is based on the Contracting Officer's determination after an evaluation has been completed on all offers. (x) FAR 52.212-3 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) Alternate I (OCT 2014) The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision. (a) ) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Administrative merits determination" means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance. "Arbitral award or decision" means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance. "Civil judgment" means-- (1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction. (2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance. "DOL Guidance" means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: "Guidance for Executive Order 13673, - Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ". The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces. "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program. "Enforcement agency" means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are-- (1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for-- (i) The Fair Labor Standards Act; (ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act; (iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act; (v) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act; (vi) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and (vii) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors); (2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for-- (i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and (ii) OSHA-approved State Plans; (4) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for- - (i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; (ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and (iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity); (5) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and (6) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for-- (i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and (iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act). "Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service- (1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or (2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties. "Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner. "Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. "Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). "Labor compliance agreement" means an agreement entered into between a contractor or subcontractor and an enforcement agency to address appropriate remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to increase compliance with the labor laws, or other related matters. "Labor laws" means the following labor laws and E.O.s: (1) The Fair Labor Standards Act. (2) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970. (3) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. (4) The National Labor Relations Act. (5) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act. (6) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act. (7) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity). (8) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (9) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. (10) The Family and Medical Leave Act. (11) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (12) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (13) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. (14) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors). (15) Equivalent State laws as defined in the DOL Guidance. (The only equivalent State laws implemented in the FAR are OSHA-approved State Plans, which can be found at www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/approved_state_plans.html). "Labor law decision" means an administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment, which resulted from a violation of one or more of the laws listed in the definition of "labor laws". "Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000- 9999, except- (1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials; (2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies; (3) PSG 88, Live Animals; (4) PSG 89, Subsistence; (5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials; (6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible; (7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products; (8) PSC 9610, Ores; (9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and (10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials. "Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture. "Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor. 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