LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT OF GEAR ISSUE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is N68869-09-T-0142, and a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract is contemplated. In this solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30 effective 17 February 2009. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 423910 applies with a business size standard of 100 employees. This procurement is unrestricted. Single award is contemplated. FOB Points are identified as Destination for CLINs 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002, 3001, 3002. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC) has a requirement to procure the following: Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services: CLIN 0001 SEAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (SQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 75 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 250 Kits per year (See Exhibit A in section J for detailed item listing). Period of Performance is one year from date of award. CLIN 0002 CREWMAN QUALFICATION TRAINING (CQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 65 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 140 Kits per year (See Exhibit B in section J for detailed item listing). Period of Performance is one year from date of award. CLIN 1001 OPTION YEAR ONE SEAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (SQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 75 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 250 Kits per year (See Exhibit A in section J for detailed item listing). Period of performance TBD (if exercised). CLIN 1002 OPTION YEAR ONE CREWMAN QUALFICATION TRAINING (CQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 65 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 140 Kits per year (See Exhibit B in section J for detailed item listing). Period of performance TBD (if exercised). CLIN 2001 OPTION YEAR TWO SEAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (SQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 75 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 250 Kits per year (See Exhibit A in section J for detailed item listing). Period of performance TBD(if exercised). CLIN 2002 OPTION YEAR TWO CREWMAN QUALFICATION TRAINING (CQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 65 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 140 Kits per year (See Exhibit B in section J for detailed item listing). Period of performance TBD (if exercised). CLIN 3001 OPTION YEAR THREE SEAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (SQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 75 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 250 Kits per year (See Exhibit A in section J for detailed item listing). Period of performance TBD(if exercised). CLIN 3002 OPTION YEAR THREE CREWMAN QUALFICATION TRAINING (CQT) Kits including acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, and delivery. Minimum Qty: 65 Kits per year; Maximum Qty: 140 Kits per year (See Exhibit B in section J for detailed item listing). Period of performance TBD (if exercised). DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the efforts required to provide the products and services required by this solicitation. Background Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC) has a requirement for a streamlined logistics supply and management program to allow for the acquisition and distribution of personal gear in conjunction with equipment accountability. The goal of this requirement is to promote readiness objectives by providing personnel with the required equipment, correctly sized, and readily available when and where needed in the most efficient and economical manner possible. Scope This solicitation covers acquisition, warehousing, sizing, kitting, delivery, and supply chain management services for NSWC personal gear requirements. Tasks A. CONTRACTOR shall procure personal gear issue in accordance with NSWC requirements as defined in the solicitation. CONTRACTOR shall implement a program of delivery 14 days following award of contract. B. Procurement and distribution of commercial equipment required by NSWC shall be a primary responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall seek the exact items that meet the requirements specified by NSWC. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the ability and resources necessary to acquire these items regularly and consistently even though the program's equipment needs may at times be inconsistent, urgent(1), or surge-driven(2). The equipment required by NSWC is included in Exhibit A and Exhibit B. All items are brand name only and are the only items permitted by the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Authorized Equipment List. Substitutes will not be accepted unless approved in advance by the contracting officer. NSWC will review equipment requirements on a yearly basis but NSWC reserves the right to add or delete equipment at any time. Any equipment selected for deletion will be exhausted (used first) from contractor's inventory prior to removal from equipment list with a maximum inventory level for 150 students. NSWC will provide historical sizing data upon contract award. C. The CONTRACTOR shall keep in inventory an appropriate stock level of equipment to fill routine(3) and urgent orders. Surge requirements timeline for delivery is the same as routine orders. D. The CONTRACTOR shall provide kitting and packaging services that support bulk and individual distribution process. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain efficient processes that facilitate the sorting, combining and packaging of NSWC's equipment into packages marked for distribution to individual personnel. CONTRACTOR shall be required to kit (package) and deliver all personal gear issue within seven (7) calendar days upon receipt of names and sizes (i.e. NSWC provides list of 100 names with gear size requirements, contractor has seven (7) calendar days to deliver 100 individual kits with correct gear properly sized). E. CONTRACTOR shall provide immediate replacement/exchange for warranty defects from existing inventory. The CONTRACTOR shall manage the shipping and handling of returned items from NSWC. F. CONTRACTOR shall be available for one-on-one(4) service to the NSWC within 3 hours of NSWC's notification to contractor's POC or contractor. G. The CONTRACTOR shall provide FOB destination (CONUS) shipping services in support of NSWC equipment procurement process. H. CONTRACTOR shall monitor defense and commercial demand levels for required equipment and aggressively pursue vendor supply agreements in order to limit out-of-stock situations. CONTRACTOR shall notify NSWC within 12 hours after receipt of routine order of any potential equipment shortfalls. CONTRACTOR shall work closely with NSWC to develop alternative sourcing solutions when equipment items exhibit diminishing availability. However, no substitutions shall be made without the prior approval of the contracting officer. I. CONTRACTOR shall monitor the actions of identified and emergent equipment suppliers to determine whether new equipment capabilities will provide increased benefit to NSWC's personnel. CONTRACTOR equipment sourcing experts will be available to present new benefits during periodic equipment review boards agreed upon by contractor and NSWC. CONTRACTOR shall provide NSWC with new equipment prototypes for testing and evaluation without charge. (1) Urgent items shall require delivery within 3 hours of vendor notification of the requirement. (2) Surges shall be defined as a maximum class size of 100 students. Any surges will be identified and the vendor notified a minimum of 4 weeks in advance. (3) Routine orders shall be defined as orders placed seven (7) calendar days or greater in advance of a known requirement. (4) One-on-one service shall be defined as the delivery of urgent items within the 3 hour service window after an urgent requirement is identified and the vendor notified. Delivery A. Contractor shall deliver equipment/gear identified in Exhibit A and B as required based on routine or urgent schedule. B. Contractor shall be prepared to begin delivery of identified equipment/gear in Exhibit A and B within 14 days of contract award. C. Contractor shall deliver equipment/gear as directed by the Contractor Officer's Representative (COR). D. Contractor shall obtain a receipt signature (print name, signature, and date received) on all deliveries made to NSWC or other NSWC activities as directed by COR. Security CONTRACTOR representative shall maintain a minimum security clearance of SECRET. Proof of security clearance shall be submitted with response. Special Material Requirements Exhibits A and B equipment/gear lists are not to be substituted without prior Contracting Officer's approval. All equipment/gear provided must meet the BERRY Amendment and Buy America Act. Place of Performance Place of performance will be located at NSWC Supply Warehouse on Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado CA. Period of Performance Period of performance will be for 12 months beginning upon contract award. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUL 2004) 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984) 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUL 1995) 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997) 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEP 2007) 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (APR 2008) 52.209-1 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1995) 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DEC 2008) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (SEP 2006) 52.211-5 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS (AUG 2000) 52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008) 52.211-17 DELIVERY OF EXCESS QUANTITIES (SEP 1989) 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTFICIATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2009) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMECIAL ITEMS (OCT 2008) 52.212-5 (DEV) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION) (JAN 2009) 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004) 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS--NEGOTIATION (JUN 1999) 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997) 52.215-14 INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES (OCT 1997) 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995) 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995) 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990) 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUN 2003) 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (MAY 2004) 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUN 2007) 52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997) 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (FEB 2008) 52.222-20 WALSH-HEALEY PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT (DEC 1996) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (SEP 2006) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 1998) 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (SEP 2006) 52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING PAYMENT OF UNION DUES OR FEES (DEC 2004) 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (DEC 2007) 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (DEC 2007) 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (APR 2003) 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984) 52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984) 52.232-17 INTEREST (JUN 1996) 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984) 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 DISPUTES (JUL 2002) 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995) 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989) 52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987) 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2007) 52.247-1 COMMERCIAL BILL OF LADING NOTATIONS (FEB 2006) 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991) 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (MAY 2004) 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) (APR 1984) 252.203-7001 PROHIBITION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF FRAUD OR OTHER DEFENSE-CONTRACT-RELATED FELONIES (DEC 2004) 252.204-7004 ALT A CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (52.204-7) ALTERNATE A (SEP 2007) 252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A TERRORIST COUNTRY (DEC 2006) 252.212-7001 (DEV) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION) (JAN 2009) 252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (JUN 2005) 252.225-7002 QUALIFYING COUNTRY SOURCES AS SUBCONTRACTORS (APR 2003) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (MAR 2008) 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (DEC 2008) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.243-7002 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS (MAR 1998) 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS (DoD CONTRACTS) (JAN 2007) 252.246-7000 MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2006) (a) (1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (b) of this provision applies. (2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (b) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes: [ ] (i) Paragraph (b) applies. [ ] (ii) Paragraph (b) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. (b) . . . except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. FAR Clause # Title Date Change 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) (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. In determining best value to the Government, a trade-off analysis of the relative benefits and/or risk to the Government in terms of the impact on contract performance will be performed, if necessary. In performing this best value trade-off analysis, as one factor is determined substantially equal among competing offers, the other factors grow more important in making the award selection. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Acceptability. In order to be determined technically acceptable, offers must meet or exceed all specifications, delivery requirements, and other terms and conditions in the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. (see Proposal Submittal Requirements) If applicable, offers must also meet the requirements of FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. The offer must be determined to be technically acceptable before being considered further. Best Value Evaluation Factors. Offers that are determined to be technically acceptable will be evaluated in terms of past performance and price. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are moderately more important than price. Past Performance is moderately more important than price. The evaluation factors that will be used in evaluating and determining the offer which represents the best value to the Government are listed in order of importance as stated below: 1) Technical Capability: Evaluation of technical capability will include, but not be limited to, assessment of the bid sample provided by the offeror. Bid sample will be one full kit for each Exhibit A and Exhibit B (meaning two full kits will be delivered to NSWC). 2) Past Performance: Evaluation of past performance may include, but not be limited to, relevance and extent of previous contracts, quality and conformance of supplies/services to contract requirements, timely delivery/performance, customer satisfaction, and cost control. Past performance information (PPI) utilized in the evaluation will be obtained from contractor references, PPIRS, as well as any other sources which may have relevant information. Contractor references that cannot be contacted will not be considered. Greater weight (both positive and/or negative) will be given for performance under previous contracts that are more similar in scope, size and complexity to this procurement. Those offerors with no relevant past performance information will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably, however, an offer with no relevant past performance history may not represent the most advantageous proposal to the Government. Past performance evaluation will also include the extent offerors utilized small business concerns (SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, and WOSB) under previous contracts. In addition, past performance in meeting subcontracting plan goals (applicable to large businesses) will be evaluated. PPI utilized in the evaluation will be obtained from submitted Contract Data Sheets, DCMA or any other sources which may have relevant information. 3) Price: The offeror's proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness based on price analysis. Offers will also be evaluated based on the following: (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 the award. 52.214-20 BID SAMPLES (APR 2002) - ALT II (MAY 2002) (a) Bid sample means a product sample required to be submitted by a bidder to show those characteristics of the offered products that cannot adequately be described by specifications, purchase descriptions, or the invitation for bid (e.g., balance, facility of use, or pattern). (b) Bidders must furnish bid samples as part of the bid. The Government must receive the bid samples by the time specified in the invitation for bids. If the bidder fails to submit samples on time, the Government will reject the bid, except that the Contracting Officer will consider a late sample sent by mail under the Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids provision of this solicitation. (c) The Government will test or evaluate bid samples to determine compliance with all the characteristics listed for examination in this solicitation. The Government will reject the bid when the sample fails to conform to the required characteristics. Products delivered under any resulting contract must conform to-- 1) the approved sample for the characteristics listed for test or evaluation and 2) the specifications for all other characteristics. (d) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, bid samples shall be (1) submitted at no expense to the Government, and (2) returned at the bidder's request and expense. 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995) (a) Any supplies or services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated. Such orders may be issued from date of award through 48 months. (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control. (c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods. 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995) (a) Minimum Order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount less than 75 Kits for CLIN 0001, CLIN 1001, CLIN 2001, CLIN 3001, and an amount less than 65 Kits for CLIN 0002, CLIN 1002, CLIN 2002, CLIN 3002, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract. (b) Maximum Order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor: 1) Any order for a single item in excess of 250 Kits for CLIN 0001, CLIN 1001, CLIN 2001, CLIN 3001 or 140 Kits for CLIN 0002, CLIN 1002, CLIN 2002, and CLIN 3002; 2) Any order for combination of items in excess of 250 Kits for CLIN 0001, CLIN 1001, CLIN 2001, CLIN 3001 or 140 Kits for CLIN 0002, CLIN 1002, CLIN 2002, and CLIN 3002; or 3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 7 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation on subparagraph (1) or (2) above. (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above. (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 1 day after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire supplies or services from another source. 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days. 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 48 months. 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): FAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFAR1.HTM DFARS: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFAR1.HTM SOFARS: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFussocom1.HTM 52.252-5 -- Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984). SOFARS 5652.204-9000 Individual Authorized to Sign (2003) Section K (a) Proposals shall be signed by an authorized individual. The offeror hereby represents that the individual designated below is authorized to bind the corporation, partnership, individual or educational institution. Evidence of authorization shall be provided by the offeror in accordance with the applicable instructions below. If the offeror is a joint venture, each participant in the joint venture shall submit a separate representation. 1) CORPORATIONS: The signatory must be an official or person otherwise authorized to bind the corporation. A Corporate representation as shown below, shall be executed in accordance with the instructions, or other evidence must be furnished which satisfactorily shows that the person signing the proposal is empowered to bind the corporation. Corporations may establish the authority of its agents by furnishing a power of attorney with the offer, a corporate resolution, or by causing the following representation to be executed under its corporate seal, provided that the same officer shall not execute both the contract and the representation. I, _____________________________, represent that I am the ________________________ of the firm named as the offeror herein; that ________________________ signed this contractual instrument on behalf of the corporation and is __________________________ of said corporation; that said contractual instrument was duly signed for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body; and is within the scope of its corporate powers. AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL (Note: If a corporation does not have a seal or the offer is being submitted electronically, the offeror may print the word "SEAL".) ___________________________ (Signature) (2) PARTNERSHIPS: Partnerships shall establish their authority and the authority of their agents by completing the following representation, provided that it is executed by a partner other than the person signing the contractual instrument. I, _____________________________, represent that I am a partner of the firm of ___________________ consisting of the following partner's _____________________________________________; that ______________ signed this contractual instrument on behalf of said firm and is _________________________ of said firm; that said contractual instrument was duly signed for and in behalf of said firm by authority of partnership; and is within the scope of its corporate powers. __________________________ (Signature) (3) INDIVIDUALS: The signatory must be the owner and the contractual instrument shall be signed as such unless an agent's authority has been established through a power of attorney. Individuals submitting contractual instruments under an agent's signature must furnish a power of attorney to establish the agent's authority. (4) EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: The signatory must be an official or person otherwise authorized to bind the educational institution. A representation as shown below, shall be executed in accordance with the instructions, or other evidence must be furnished which satisfactorily shows that the person signing the proposal is empowered to bind the educational institution. Educational institutions may establish authority of their agents by furnishing with their offeror a power of attorney, a corporate resolution or by causing the following representation to be executed, provided that the same individual shall not execute both the contract and the representation. I, _____________________________, represent that I am the ________________________ of the educational institution named as the offeror herein; that ________________________ signed this contractual instrument on behalf of the educational institution and is __________________________ of said educational institution; that said contractual instrument was duly signed for and in behalf of said educational institution by authority of its governing body; and is within the scope of its corporate powers. ___________________________ (Signature) (b) Once a power of attorney or corporate resolution has been submitted to establish the authority of its agents, provide reference to the Procurement Instrument Identification Number with which it was submitted by including the following statement in lieu of furnishing an additional copy: "Evidence to establish the authority of the agent signing this document was submitted with Document Number _________________." SOFARS 5652.204-9003 DISCLOSURE OF UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (2007) Section H SOFARS 5652.215-9016 TECHNICAL AND CONTRACTUAL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION (2000) SECTION L All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Naval Special Warfare Command Group One Contracting Shop, Attn: CDR Chong Hunter , 3632 Guadalcanal Rd, Bldg 165, San Diego, CA 92155, phone (619) 522-7732, fax (619) 437-3547, email: chong.hunter@navsoc.socom.mil SOFARS 5652.237-9000 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CHANGES (1998) (a) The contractor shall have the right to remove his personnel assigned to perform the tasks hereunder and to substitute other qualified personnel provided that the Contracting Officer is notified of such removal and replacement. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer prior to such change, giving the new employee's name, security clearance and technical qualifications. (b) Any removals or replacements for the convenience of the contractor shall be at no additional cost to the Government. Cost to be borne by the contractor include but are not limited to time of travel, travel and training costs for replacement personnel. (c) Removals or replacements of contractor personnel shall be considered for the convenience of the contractor except when such removal is for: 1) employees removed as a result of cancellation or completion of the contract, 2) employees removed due to death or incapacitating illness or injury, 3) or employees removed or replaced at the Government's request. (d) If any employee removes him...