NM-AN2120-21-00962 21_PC_Evap Ejector Pumps

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation The NOAA Ship Pisces is in need of a replacement ejector pumps and motors for the two fresh water distillation plants on NOAA Ship PISCES. One pump has failed and the other shows signs of advanced wear and corrosion. Replacement pumps are required to produce water for ship's mission and consumption. This is a brand name requirement. 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. Solicitation number NM-AN2120-21-00962 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 333914, Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing; the small business size standard is 750 employees. Line items are as follows: Procure and ship the below replacement parts for the PISCES two Ejector Pumps: Item No. QTY OEM Part Number Description 1 2 9841039500 Ejector Pump 2 2 9850000991 / 9856330903 Motor, 132SK-2, 440VAC, 60Hz 3 2 9841030406 Motor Bracket 4 8 9844090806 / 22171609 Motor bracket screw, M8x20, Din 912 5 22 9844091013 / 6119406912 Motor bracket screw, M10x35, Din 984 6 8 9844091217 / 6119402133 Motor set screw M12x25 7 8 9844090113 Motor spring washer, 012 8 8 9844090115 Motor spring washer, 08 9 30 9844090114 / 22310721 Motor spring washer, 010 OEM parts are required. The Distillation Units on PISCES are manufactured by Alfa Laval and are Model JWP-16 C40150, Serial Number: N-010413. Brand Name Justification (AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)) Supporting rationale. brand name is reasonably available as detailed below: Compatibility to existing systems or equipment - The required supplies or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment, and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement. Replacement pumps, motors, and associated hardware from the OEM (Alfa Laval) is required to maintain proper system operation and system configuration. PISCES was designed with the pumps furnished through Alfa Laval and these pumps have been subjected to engineering review for proper operating characteristics by the OEM and is compatible with the attached Alfa Laval fresh water distillation plants. The distillation plants are critical components to ship operation and provide drinking water for the vessel. If any portion of the system is altered, this may interfere with the production of the ship's fresh water producing capabilities and jeopardize the ship's mission. Delivery Information: NOAA Ship PISCES ATTN: Gulf Marine Support Facility 151 Watts Avenue Pascagoula, MS 39567 Delivery Date: Provide Availability Fob Destination Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; 2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror; 3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; 4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any. 5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications with a detail material specification or data sheet, pictures of the item, and authorized OEM letter to sale or distribute their products. 6. Authorized distributor only for this procurement. 3rd party sales will not be accepted. Documents showing authorization to sale a product shall be provided with the quote. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 0800 (8:00 A.M.) Eastern on April 9, 2021; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the Technical specifications, availability and price. Quotes and other support documentation must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Baker at contact@example.gov. Technical Specification is more important than price as this product must meet the agencies needs in marking tools, parts and other material which may take on a unique shape. All questions must be submitted in writing to contact@example.gov by 5:00 P.M. Eastern on April 7, 2021. Telephonic requests will not be honored. Contractors are encouraged to register with the beta.sam.gov, Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within beta.sam.gov where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). All interested parties wishing to submit a quote (Quoters) must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. CONTRACT CLAUSES 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders'Commercial Items (Jan 2021) (Deviation 2020-11) (Aug 2020) (Deviation 2020-05) (Apr 2020) (Deviation 2017-05)(Sept 2017) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015). (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)). ___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2020) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) ___ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 4712) relating to whistleblower protections) (Deviation 2017-05)(Sept 2017). __ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Award (Jun 2020). (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (6) [Reserved]. __ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313). __ (11) [Reserved]. __ (12)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3. __ (13)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020 (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4. __ (14) [Reserved] XX (15)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7. __ (16)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. __ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (18)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9. __ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9. XX (19)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13. __ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages'Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). XX(23) 52.219-28, (i) Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (May 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28. __ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)). XX (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). XX (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126). (Deviation 2020-11) (Aug 2020) XX (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). XX (31) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246). __ (32) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)(38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (33) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). __ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). XX (36)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __ (38)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA'Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (41)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. __ (42)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. __ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). __ (44)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. XX(45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513). __ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (48)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. XX(49) 52.225-1, Buy American'Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). __ (50)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American'Free Trade Agreements'Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, [19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501- 4732),] Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43). (Deviation 2020-11) (Aug 2020) __ (ii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3. (Deviation 2020-11) (Aug 2020) __ (iii) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2020) __ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). __ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020). __ (56) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). XX (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (62) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 2307). (Deviation 2020-05) (April 2020) __ (63) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)). __ (65)(i) 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). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. __ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495). __ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards'Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment'Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services'Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020). __ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706). __ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) 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. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract 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 (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). (v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) (viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246). (ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). (xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (xii) 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. (xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiv) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). (xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989). (xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020). (xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706). (xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. (xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xxiii) 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) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) As prescribed in 12.301(b)(3), insert the following clause: Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights- Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item. Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract. Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties. Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract. Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence. Invoice. The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include- Name and address of the Contractor; Invoice date and number; Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number; Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered; Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading; Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered; Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information. The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract. If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures. EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT. Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315. Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings. Payment.- Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract. Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause. Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made. Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall- Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the- Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment); Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable; Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and Contractor point of contact. Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer. Interest. All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid. The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract. Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days; The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2). If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment. Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates: The date fixed under this contract. The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination. The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on- The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor; The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor. The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract. Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supp...