HAMILTON Dockside MPDE FY18 FQ4

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items, with the elements of Part 15 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center plans to enter into a contract on the basis of other than full and open competition with MTU America Inc, 39525 MacKenzie Drive, Novi, MI 48377-1602. This solicitation is used as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under number 70Z08518QP45313. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97, effective January 25, 2018. The NAICS Code applicable to this procurement is 811310 with a standard of $7.5M for the requirement. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis. To receive an award, the Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: See ATTACHMENT 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the FY 18 FQ4 Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) preventative maintenance and repairs of CGC HAMILTON (WMSL 753) home moorage in North Charleston, SC. This requirement is for the MPDE aboard CGC HAMILTON (WMSL 753) consisting of items in accordance with the attached specification, ATTACHMENT 2. Scope of work shall include preventative maintenance and repair associated support work, and may include work that is not currently listed as Definite or Optional Items. A full list of contract line item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure, including options, is includes as ATTACHMENT 1, Schedule of Supplies/Services. The Contractor shall furnish all the necessary labor, material services, equipment, supplies, power, accessories, facilities and such other things as are necessary, except as otherwise specified, to perform dockside repairs in accordance with the solicitation, and attached specification. Failure to read the specification in their entirety will not relieve the offeror from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or price of successfully performing the work. Failure to do so will be at the offeror's risk. All proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall stand firm for 60 calendar days from the close date of the solicitation. PIER RESTRICTIONS: Base Charleston has put into effect new pier restrictions. These new restrictions do NOT allow contractor to park vehicles, CONEX boxes, or other equipment and materials on the pier. Contractor will be required to utilize a lay-down area off the pier. See ATTACHMENT 6, Base Charleston Lay-down Area. Contractors are encouraged to conduct a ship check or submit a request for clarification for additional information regarding this restriction. CONTRACT TYPE: This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ) that will result in the award of a firm fixed price contract solicited under FAR PART 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, subject to availability of funds. CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The performance period for this requirement is 14 August 2018 through 05 October 2018. All work under this contract will be performed onboard CGC HAMILTON at the vessel's home moorage in North Charleston, SC. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All work under this requirement will be performed onboard CGC HAMILTON (WMSL 753) at the vessels home moorage in North Charleston, SC. 1050 Register St. Charleston SC 29405 QUESTIONS: It is strongly encouraged to submit any questions utilizing the Request for Clarification Form (ATTACHMENT 4) no later than 09 May 2018 at 10:00 A.M., EST - Eastern Standard Time, and be directed to: Sarah Thompson's e-mail: contact@example.gov . Questions received after this date and time may not be answered due to time constraint. All questions and replies will be posted on FBO on a SF30. QUOTATION DUE DATE: Quotations must arrive no later than May 30, 2018 10:00 AM EST, Quotations may be sent via electronic mail (e-mail) to contact@example.gov. An Offeror that fails to meet any due date will be considered "late" in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). Follow up emails should be sent by the vendor to ensure proposal was received. An Offeror that fails to provide all the REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION may be considered to have delivered an incomplete quote and may NOT be considered for award. Offerors are advised that some of the drawings, diagrams, and reports that are provided with this solicitation are for information use only. The Coast Guard does not warrant the accuracy of this information. This is the best information available to the Coast Guard and is provided to the offerors to assist them in preparing their competition proposals. FAR Clauses In By Reference FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010 FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Provision) OCT 2016 FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors- Commercial Items (Addendum below) JAN 2017 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Addendum below) JAN 2017 FAR 52.215-20 ALT IV Requirement for Cost and Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data OCT 2010 FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options JUL1990 FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data Alternate I JAN 1997 Alt I JUL 1995 FAR 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners JUN 2016 FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification OCT 2015 FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997 FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes FEB 2013 FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds APR 1984 FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment To Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013 FAR 52.242-2 Production Progress Reports APR 1991 FAR 52.242-15 Stop Work Order AUG 1989 FAR 52.242-14 Government Delay of Work APR 1984 FAR 52.245-1 Government Property JAN 2017 FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges APR 2012 FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price AUG 1996 FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed Price AUG 1996 FAR 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies APR 1984 FAR 52.249-8 Default Apr 1984 HSAR 3052.211-70 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Timely Completion of the Contract Work DEC 2003 HSAR 3052.222-71 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Access to a DHS Fac DEC 2003 HSAR 3052.222-90 Local hire (USCG) JUN 2006 HSAR 3052.223-90 Accident and Fire Reporting DEC 2003 HSAR 3052.242-70 Dissemination of Contract Information DEC 2003 FAR Clauses in Full Text 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DHS-USCG DEVIATION 14-01)(APR 2014) (a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on Contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and FAR 3.908 (b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold. (End of clause) FAR 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989) This contract is subject to the written approval of the Section Chief, CPD, C&P2 and shall not be binding until so approved. (End of clause) FAR 52.209-7 - INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables. "Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means- (1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and (2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules). "Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). (b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000. (c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information: (1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions: (i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. (ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more. (iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in- (A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or (B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000. (iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision. (2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence. (d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7). (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 07 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. The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from: United States Coast Guard, SFLC, C&PD2 LREPL , Sarah Thompson at contact@example.gov (End of provision) FAR 52.211-11 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - SUPPLIES, SERVICES, OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (SEPT 2000) (a) If the Contractor fails to deliver the supplies or perform the services within the time specified in this contract, the Contractor shall, in place of actual damages, pay to the Government liquidated damages of $1,036 per calendar day of delay. (b) If the Government terminates this contract in whole or in part under the Default - Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause, the Contractor is liable for liquidated damages accruing until the Government reasonably obtains delivery or performance of similar supplies or services. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause. The Contractor will not be charged with liquidated damages when the delay in delivery or performance is beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as defined in the Default - Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause in this contract. (End of Clause) FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) ADDENDUM All pages in the quote shall be numbered and identified with the quote's name and RFQ Number 70Z08518QP45313, FY2018 MPDE USCGC HAMILTON (WMSL 753). Subsequent revisions should be similarly identified to show revision number and date. A. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Each quoter shall furnish the information required by the solicitation, which includes: 1. Cover letter with quoter's address, DUNS and other information completed. 2. Attachment 1- Section B Schedule of Supplies/ Services filled out with a cost associated with each CLIN, to include labor. 3. Attachment 3- Past Performance Information Form 4. Solicitation Amendments (signed SF-30s) (if applicable) 5. List the names of ALL Sub-Contractor's that your company intends to subcontract. The list shall include the subcontractors name, address, point of contract and phone number, the work item or CLIN Item(s) listed in the Schedule of Supplies/Services they will be conducting work for and the percentage of work sub-contractor will be performing under the work item. 6. **ALL Technical Representative Certifications for BOTH PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTORS as specified in the specification. (if applicable) 7. Completed FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items- B. EVALUATION FACTORS Factor Title Page Limit I Past Performance 5 Pages II Price None FACTOR I: PAST PERFORMANCE The offeror shall identify at least two (2) but no more than four (4) relevant (in terms of scope/size of construction, overhaul, repair and alteration of ships) and recent federal, state or local government or private contracts performed during the last three (3) years. Offeror shall submit past performance information on Attachment 3- Past Performance Information Form. FACTOR 2: PRICE Complete Attachment 1 with prices for all CLINs. The Offeror must also submit the following detailed information to support the pricing offer if requested, in addition to completing Schedule B of the solicitation. Offerors may use their own format for the information required below but it must be easily read and comprehended and identified by individual work item (eg. D-01, D-02): 1. Breakdown for each work item: (a) Direct labor cost by labor hours and proposed hourly rate(s); (b) Materials; Subcontracts; Equipment; Other Direct Costs; and Profit, if listed separately -- individually ideifying any items which are $500 or greater. 2. Provide a listing by subcontractor with the following information: (a) Identification of each proposed subcontractor (name, address, phone number) and his small business status. (b) A brief description of the service or supply, by work item, to be furnished and the proposed price for each. (c) An explanation of why and how the proposed subcontractor was selected including the extent of competition obtained. Email submission shall not exceed 10 MBS. PLEASE NOTE: QUOTES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAY BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. REQUIRED INSURANCE The Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract. In accordance with HSAR 3052.228-70, Insurance (DEC 2003), the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of insurance for the duration of the contract, including: 1. Ship Repairer's Liability - $500'000 per occurrence. 2. Comprehensive General Liability - $500,000 per occurrence. 3. Full insurance coverage in accordance with the United States' Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers Act. 4. Full insurance coverage in accordance with the States Workmen's Compensation Law' (or its equivalent) for all places of performance under this contract. (End of provision) FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) (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 following factor shall be used to evaluate the offer: Factors: 1. Past Performance 2. Price Past performance is significantly more important than price. Factor 1: Past Performance The past performance evaluation will take into account the guidelines outlined at FAR 15.305(a)(2) Past Performance Evaluation. Each past performance report will be given a Past Performance Quality Rating and a Past Performance Relevancy Rating using the two tables listed below. The Contractor's past performance quality will be evaluated according to the following: Past Performance Quality Ratings Rating Description Exceptional Performance met contractual requirements and exceeded many to the Government's benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective. Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government's benefit. The ele'ent being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective. Satisfactory Performance meets contractual requirements. The element being assessed contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The element being assessed contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective. Neutral The offeror has no past performance history OR the Contracting Officer has determined that the past performance information provided is not directly related or similar to the requirements in the RFP. In evaluating Contractors past performance, the government intends to also review U.S. Coast Guard Contractor Performance Assessment Reports and other existing past performance ratings on relevant contracts. For purposes of this solicitation, "relevant contracts" are defined as contracts with similar scopes, performing repair and alteration of ships performed in the three years preceding the date of this solicitation in which the contractor was the prime contractor. Past performance ratings for contracts that were completed more than three years before the date of the issuance of this solicitation are not considered relevant and will not be evaluated. Contracts will be evaluated using the Past Performance Relevancy Ratings table listed below. Trends in a Contractor's performance will also be considered. Vendors lacking relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, but will be assigned a Neutral rating. Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Definition Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Factor 2: Price The total evaluated price of the offeror will be determined by totaling the proposed prices of all the Definite and Option Items, plus the composite labor hour extended total. While Option Items, the composite labor hour rate, and lay days are included in the total evaluated price, it is for evaluation purposes, and therefore may or may not ultimately be awarded during contract performance. (1) DEFINITE ITEMS: These are the items, which, if there is an award at all, will be awarded. The bid shall be evaluated to include the price for each definite item. (2) OPTION ITEMS: These are the items, which, if there is an award at all, may be awarded upon completion of open and inspect, or if additional funds become available, or if they are needed. The offer shall be evaluated to include the price for each option item. (3) COMPOSITE LABOR HOUR RATE: The offer shall be evaluated to include the offer price for the Composite Labor Hour Rate multiplied by the estimated quantity of hours. Offeror's price shall represent the best price in response to the request for quotes. The price shall be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness. Award may be made without any type of discussions or negotiations. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offeror. PRE AWARD SURVEY Prior to a contract being awarded, a Pre-Award Survey may be conducted by the US Coast Guard Quality Assurance Team. The survey is used as an indication if a contractor has the qualifications to do the work and that the contractor's facilities are certified under US Coast Guard specifications. Areas of interest on this survey may include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Dry dock certification 2. Performance Plans 3. Quality control or contractor quality assurance Plans 4. Personnel recruitment and training plans 5. Workload factors for manpower utilization 6. Management plan for handling peak workloads 7. Production capability a. Plant facilities and equipment b. Purchasing and subcontracting c. Labor resources d. Performance record e. Ability to meet delivery schedules f. Ability to perform production work in accordance with the specifications. 8. Environmental/energy considerations 9. Plant safety 10. Technical and/or professional abilities 11. Accounting systems 12. Security clearance 13. Government property control Offerors are advised that accomplishment of this survey is a part of the evaluation process and is not to be construed as an indication that an offeror will receive or is in the best position to receive the resultant award. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://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- "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. "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). "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. "Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate- (1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan; (2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization; (3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan; (4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization; (5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or (6) Have been voluntarily suspended. "Sensitive technology"- (1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically- (i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or (ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and (2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)). "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"- (1) Means a small business concern- (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. (2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). "Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation. "Small disadvantaged business concern", consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that- (1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by- (i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and (ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition. "Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned- (1) Directly by a parent corporation; or (2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation. "Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans. "Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances. "Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned busines...