Labmaster Glovebox System

The purpose of this amendment is to change verbiage in the combined synopsis/solicitation. The inside dimensions for the glovebox system was changed from "1250mm wide" to "2500mm", the external solvent removal system description was changed from "5kg charge of activated carbon" to "PLC Controlled Absorber : Molecular Sieve 5 kg," the "glove port cover (internal)" was added as a requirement, the "Rotary Vane Pump" was added as a requirement, and the "MB GS-35R or Equal" was added as a requirement. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation, (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-11-T-0102, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 effective 04 Aug 2011. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516 and the business size standard is 500. This acquisition is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the 10th Contracting Division, USAF Academy (USAFA). Please read and comply with all requirements for submitting a quote.Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein. Item Unique Identification (IUID) applies to this acquisition (see DFARS clause 252.211-7003 below). Includes all equipment valued over $5,000. Trade Agreements and certification of compliance is required and must be submitted with quote (see DFARS clause 252.225-7020 Attachment 1 and DFARS clause 252.225-7035 Attachment 2) Quotes may be provided for items listed below as a brand name product or for a proposed "equal" fulfilling all the below specifications. If an offeror believes they have an equal product which meets all the features and functionality of the items listed, they may submit a quote for that product. It will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If it is determined by the Government to be an equal product it will be evaluated along with all other technically acceptable offers. If it is determined by the Government not to be an equal product, the offer will not be considered for award. Item No. Description Quantity Unit Price Extended Price MB200MOD Labmaster DP (1250/780) Glovebox with gas purifier Labmaster DP System or Equal 1 each _______ _________ The Glovebox System at a minimum must be able to meet the following criteria: - The System must have type 304 stainless steel modular glovebox system with exact inside dimensions of 2500 mm wide x 780 mm deep x 900 mm high. The materials of construction for the glovebox housing must be 304 stainless steel. No other materials are acceptable. - The System must have a large antechamber with exact inside dimensions of 390 mm diameter x 600 mm length constructed of type 304 stainless steel. The antechamber must include a stainless steel sliding shelf on stainless steel glide rails. The materials of construction for the mini antechamber and tray must be 304 stainless steel. No other materials are acceptable. - The System must have an antechamber door design that utilizes gas shocks to vertically lift and lower the door. For ergonomic reasons a counter balance antechamber door design with clamp over center mechanism is not acceptable. - The System must include a stainless steel mini antechamber with exact dimensions of 15 inch length x 6 inch diameter. The antechamber must include a stainless steel sliding tray with a stainless steel glide rail. The materials of construction for the mini antechamber and tray must be 304 stainless steel. No other materials are acceptable. - The System must include a solid state PLC integrated oxygen analyzer with an exact measuring range of 0 to 1000 ppm (fuel cell O2 analyzers are not acceptable). - The System must include a solid state PLC integrated moisture analyzers with an exact measuring range of 0 to 500 ppm (aluminum oxide H20 sensors are not acceptable). - The System must have all circulation piping, fittings and valves must be constructed of stainless steel (copper or plastic piping and/or fittings are not acceptable). - The purification system must include automatic isolation valves. Manual isolation valves are not acceptable as they may be closed by accident causing damage to the blower. - The System must have an inert gas purification system, located on the stand below the glovebox and include removable panels for easy access for servicing and maintenance. Roof mounted purification systems are not acceptable as they are extremely difficult for service and maintenance. - The System must have a purification system blower that is vibration isolated, constructed of stainless steel, externally located, and variable speed so as not to disrupt balance readings. Blowers mounted on the inside of the glovebox are not acceptable as they would be exposed to corrosive processes being done inside the glovebox. - The System must have a purification system blower that includes (2) purifier filter columns to allow the system to circulate through one filter column while the other filter column is being regenerated. The regeneration process and the process of changing over from one column to the other must be 100% automatic. Single filter column purifiers are not acceptable. Any purification system which requires any manual actuation of valves for regeneration or changing from one column to the other is not acceptable. - The main control system must be PLC-based and include a battery powered back up in case of loss of power, which allows the system to return to current parameters instead of factory preset parameters. A system that reverts to factory preset parameters upon power failure is not acceptable. Main controllers other than PLC-based are not acceptable. - The System must include a 5.7 inch full color graphic PLC touch panel display which has a built in capability to trend and graph box pressure, O2 level and H20 level over a user defined period of time. The display must be mounted on a swivel arm which allows the operator to view the display while working in the glovebox. A microprocessor control system is not acceptable. Stationary control panels are not acceptable as they cannot be viewed by a user while in the glovebox gloves. - The System must include an external solvent removal system with the following specifications: constructed of type 304 stainless steel, PLC Controlled Absorber: Molecular Sieve 5 kg, includes stainless steel bypass valves, manometer, integration to glovebox system vacuum pump for evacuation after carbon change out (materials of construction other than stainless steel are not acceptable, activated carbon loads less than 5kg are not acceptable, systems without bypass valves, manometer or vacuum pump integration are not acceptable). - The system must include water proof foot pedals to eliminate any possibility of electrical shock to the operator in case of a spill or flood in the lab. - The System must have glove ports manufactured from a PTFE based material to ensure against deterioration from solvent/chemical use in the glovebox (materials of construction other than PTFE-base material are not acceptable). - The System must include PLC integrated automatic antechamber controls which allows the operator to input exact vacuum/pressure levels, required hold times, and quantity of cycles for each antechamber transfer in the large antechamber. This System must include automatic vacuum and refill valves which are PLC controlled. This System must include both rough and fine digital pressure sensors which are PLC controlled. The programming for this system must include an automatic leak check stage to ensure the system works properly. Automatic antechamber control which is only based on a specified time is not acceptable. - The System must include on-site installation by a technician. - The System must include a PLC integrated box cooling unit which has an adjustable temperature setting down to 10 degree C (operator adjustable), thermal capability ranges up to 100 Watts/ ?C, internally and externally coated for corrosion and protection, and a 1/3 HP externally mounted condensing unit. - MB GS-35R or Equal includes -35 freezer left , refrigerator (box integrated) up to a min. temp -35C, door hinge right, position: left sidewall, volume: 18 liters, includes 3 pcs. of shelves. - Glove port cover (internal) - RV12 Rotary Vane Pump, 10.9 CFM complete unit or Equal, including the following parts: -VP-11 rotary Vane Pump RV12 115/220-240V 50/60Hz 1-Pahse or Equal -VP-17 Exhaust Mist Filter EMF20 or Equal -VP-20 Gas Ballast Kit RV3-RV12 (To be dedicated to antechambers) or Equal - Any Inert Atmosphere Glovebox System which meets all of the above-stated salient characteristics could be the system of choice for the United States Air Force Academy, Department of Chemistry. - Any Inert Atmosphere Glovebox System which meets all of the above-stated salient characteristics could be the system of choice for the United States Air Force Academy, Department of Chemistry. Item No. Description Quantity Unit Price Extended Price (0002) IUID Tag: 1 each _______ _________ Item Unique Identification (IUID) applies to this acquisition (See DFARS clause 252.211-7003 below) TOTAL PRICE : $ _________________ The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must complywith all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies: The contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead to include the following: solicitation number, contact name, address, telephone number of the offeror, unit price, extended price, any discount terms, delivery terms, cage code, DUNS number, tax identification number, size of business and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments if required. The vendor shall also submit descriptive literature to the contracting officer for evaluation based on the required salient characteristics stated. The contracting officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Quotes, including descriptive literature, and The Trade Agreement Certificates must be received no later than 10:00 am Mountain Daylight Time, 15 Sept 2011at the 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Please submit quotes by e-mail to Rachell Monteleone at rachell.monteleone@usafa.af.mil, 719-333-8269. In my absence, please contact Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-8650 or email to Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: a. Initially, those vendors who are quoting on an "or equal" will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis who can meet or exceeds the salient characteristics. Then those vendors who pass technically (Pass/Fail), will be evaluated on who offered the lowest price. b. The Offeror of an "or equal item" must submit data that adequately demonstrates that its product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the solicitation in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.211-6, brand name or equal. A general statement of compliance or restatement of the salient characteristics is insufficient. An Offeror must clearly identify in writing they are providing the brand name or equal product by annotating it on their quote. Offerors who are providing an "or equal" shall include in their quote descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference, such as a web site to information readily available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement that offer will not be considered c. Prices quoted must be Firm-Fixed Price to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B Destination. Quotes received with FOB: Other than Destination, will not be considered. Delivery is required no later than 4 Nov-11. ADDRESS: Transportation Officer- FE7000 8110 Security, Door 11/12/13 USAF Academy, CO 80840 d. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and its Alternate I must be completed. Offerors are highly encouragedto complete all representations and certifications electronically on line at: (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx). If not completed on-line, 52.212-3 and its Alt I shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote. e. The provision at DFARS 252.225-7020 and DFARS 252.225-7035, Trade Agreements Certificates must be completed, signed and returned with quote (see Attachment 1 and Attachment 2). The certificates can also be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/). In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t), Central Contractor Registration (CCR) contractors must be registered with CCR to conduct business with the Department of Defense. No purchase order can be awarded to any company without this registration (www.ccr.gov). The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items apply to this acquisition: 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) 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 offers: Those vendors who are quoting on an "or equal" will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis who can meet or exceeds the salient characteristics. Then those vendors who pass technically (Pass/Fail), will be evaluated on who offered the lowest price. Paragraphs b and c are not applicable as shown below: 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. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(c) CHANGES Text in paragraph (c) is deleted and replaced with the following: Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of certain changes such as administrative changes including changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc. authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements that may be made unilaterally by the Contracting Officer (for a complete list of changes that may be made unilaterally, see FAR 43.103(b)) (End of Addendum) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2011) (DEVIATION) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make 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 Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be 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 of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are 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. (b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(i) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (DEC 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 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 clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation (Jul 2010) 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small business program Representation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998): This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ applies to this acquisition. 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION) (a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (OCT 2010) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.237-7010 252.237-7019 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) (Section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84). Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUL 2009) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631) Additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2009) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003) 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (Jun 2011) 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreement-Balance of Payments Program (Dec 2010) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payments Request (Mar 2008) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Jul 2010) (End of clause) DFARS 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (AUG 2008) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media. "Concatenated unique item identifier" means- (1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or (2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number. "Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows. "DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/equivalents.html. "DoD unique item identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number. "Enterprise" means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items. "Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency. "Government's unit acquisition cost" means- (1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery; (2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and (3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery. "Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a non-repeatable identifier to an enterprise (i.e., Dun & Bradstreet's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, GS1 Company Prefix, or Defense Logistics Information System (DLIS) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code). "Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier. "Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts. "Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions. "Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards. "Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface. "Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. "Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise. "Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment. "Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier. "Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier. "Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. "Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/uii_types.html. (b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item. (c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following: (i) All delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more. (ii) The following items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000: Contract Line, Subline, or Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ (iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items as specified in Attachment Number _N/A___. (2) The unique item identifier and the component data elements of the DoD unique item identification shall not change over the life of the item. (3) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that-(i) The encoded data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor: (A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard. (B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard. (C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and (ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media. (4) Unique item identifier. (i) The Contractor shall- (A) Determine whether to- (1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier; (2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or (3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and (B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in the version of MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, cited in the contract Schedule. (ii) The issuing agency code- (A) Shall not be placed on the item; and (B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier. (d) For each item that requires unique item identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i) or (ii) of this clause, in addition to the inf...