Paper Napkins and Dispensers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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 solicitation number FA7000-15-T-0070 in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-83, effective 3 Sep 2015. The North American Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 322291 and the business size standard of 500 employees. The acquisition is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy (USAFA). The government bares no legal liability for bid cost associated with this request for quote. Vendors should not submit a quote unless they are willing to absorb all cost associated with submitting a quote. Quotes submitted with used, reconditioned, refurbished, gray market, or liquidated stock will not be considered for award. This Solicitation is being issued in accordance with (IAW) FAR Parts 12 and 13 as a Request for Quote. IAW FAR 13.004, in all instances throughout this solicitation any use of the word "proposal" should be understood as "quote". All instances of the word "offeror" should be understood as "quoter". All instances of the word "award" should be understood as "order". Quotes supplied in response to this solicitation are not binding. The requirement will be awarded to the Quoter IAW 52.212-2, found herein. Please read and comply with all requirements for submitting a quote. Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this Synopsis/Solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award. It is the offerors responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein. Buy American Act and certification of compliance is required and must be submitted with quote (see DFARS clause 252.225-7001). ITEM DESCRIPTION: The USAF Academy Cadet Dining Hall has a Brand Name or Equal requirement for SCA XpressNaps and dispensers for a base year and four (4) one (1) year options. Item No. 0001 (600 Cases) SCA ExpressNaps OR EQUAL to include the following characteristics: At minimum, we require the following: - White - 6,000 per case - 13 x 8.5 inches - 1 ply - Tork Advanced for Xpress Dispensers 40XPS-40XPT - A continuous delivery of 50 cases per month delivered on the first week of every month beginning 1 Oct 2015 for the base year and 1 Oct 2016 through through 30 Sep 2019 for the option years. Item No. 0002 (475 Each) Table Top Napkin Dispensers - TORK 40XPT OR EQUAL to include the following characteristics: At minimum, we require the following: - Must hold SCA Xpressnaps 13 x 8.5 inches, 1 ply paper napkins or EQUAL. - Must be able to replace 20 to 50 broken dispensers throughout the period of the contract within 5 business days of notification. Item No. 0003 (15 Each) Counter Top Stand Up Napkin Dispensers - TORK 40XPS OR EQUAL to include the following characteristics: At minimum, we require the following: - Must hold SCA Xpressnaps 13 x 8.5 inches, 1 ply paper napkins or EQUAL. - Must be able to replace 20 to 50 broken dispensers throughout the period of the contract within 5 business days of notification. Provide pricing for the following line item: Description Qty Unit Price Extended Price LINE ITEM 0001 SCA ExpressNaps 600 cases $________ $_________ OR EQUAL Deliver 50 cases on the first week of every month Base Period: 1 Oct 2015 through 30 Sep 2016 LINE ITEM 0002 Table Top Napkin Dispensers 475 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPT OR EQUAL Base Period: 1 Oct 2015 through 30 Sep 2016 LINE ITEM 0003 Counter Top Stand Up Napkin Dispensers 15 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPS OR EQUAL Base Period: 1 Oct 2015 through 30 Sep 2016 LINE ITEM 1001-OPTION-YEAR 1 SCA ExpressNaps 600 cases $________ $_________ OR EQUAL Deliver 50 cases on the first week of every month Option Year One: 1 Oct 2016 through 30 Sep 2017 LINE ITEM 1002- OPTION-YEAR 1 Table Top Napkin Dispensers 475 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPT OR EQUAL Option Year One: 1 Oct 2016 through 30 Sep 2017 LINE ITEM 1003 - OPTION-YEAR 1 Counter Top Stand Up Napkin Dispensers 15 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPS OR EQUAL Option Year One: 1 Oct 2016 through 30 Sep 2017 LINE ITEM 2001 - OPTION-YEAR 2 SCA ExpressNaps 600 cases $________ $_________ OR EQUAL Deliver 50 cases on the first week of every month Option Year Two: 1 Oct 2017 through 30 Sep 2018 LINE ITEM 2002 - OPTION-YEAR 2 Table Top Napkin Dispensers 475 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPT OR EQUAL Option Year Two: 1 Oct 2017 through 30 Sep 2018 LINE ITEM 2003 - OPTION-YEAR 2 Counter Top Stand Up Napkin Dispensers 15 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPS OR EQUAL Option Year Two: 1 Oct 2017 through 30 Sep 2018 LINE ITEM 3001 - OPTION-YEAR 3 SCA ExpressNaps 600 cases $________ $_________ OR EQUAL Deliver 50 cases on the first week of every month Option Year Three: 1 Oct 2018 through 30 Sep 2019 LINE ITEM 3002 - OPTION-YEAR 3 Table Top Napkin Dispensers 475 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPT OR EQUAL Option Year Two: 1 Oct 2018 through 30 Sep 2019 LINE ITEM 3003 - OPTION-YEAR 3 Counter Top Stand Up Napkin Dispensers 15 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPS OR EQUAL Option Year Two: 1 Oct 2018 through 30 Sep 2019 LINE ITEM 4001 - OPTION-YEAR 4 SCA ExpressNaps 600 cases $________ $_________ OR EQUAL Deliver 50 cases on the first week of every month Option Year Four: 1 Oct 2019 through 30 Sep 2020 LINE ITEM 4002 - OPTION-YEAR 4 Table Top Napkin Dispensers 475 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPT OR EQUAL Option Year Four: 1 Oct 2019 through 30 Sep 2020 LINE ITEM 4003 - OPTION-YEAR 4 Counter Top Stand Up Napkin Dispensers 15 Each $________ $_________ TORK 40XPS OR EQUAL Option Year Four: 1 Oct 2019 through 30 Sep 2020 TOTAL PRICE FOR CLINS 0001 through 4003 $_________ The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with 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, technical (descriptive/specification literature), tax identification number, size of business, and standard warranty information. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Descriptive/Specification literature must contain adequate information to judge if products meet or exceed the characteristics supplied in the solicitation. Quotes and descriptive literature information must be received no later than 1:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), 24 September 2015 at the 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Please submit quotes by e-mail to the attention of Melanie Caines, Contract Specialist at 719-333-0809 at email address melanie.caines@us.af.mil. In their absence, please contact Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer at 719-333-8650 at email address diana.south@us.af.mil. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: a. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts; Part I - Price, Part II- Technical Information - Descriptive/Specification Literature, and Part III - Contract Documentation (Representation and Certification). b. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price. c. Specific Instructions: 1. PART I - PRICE PROPOSAL - Submit on company letterhead the unit price for each line item to include extended price with an overall total price. 2. PART II - TECHNICAL/DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE - Quoters must submit technical information (Descriptive literature/specifications) that adequately demonstrates their quote meets the salient characteristics requirement in contract line items (CLIN 0001 through CLIN 4003) of this solicitation. A general statement of compliance or restatement of the salient characteristics is insufficient. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote and literature. If a vendor cannot comply with every requirement that quote will not be considered. 3. Part III - CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION (Representation and Certification). a. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Mar 2015) and its Alternate I (Alt I) (Oct 2014) must be completed. Offerors are highly encouraged to complete all representations and certifications electronically online at: (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx). If not completed online, 52.212-3 Alt I shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote, which this provision is included within this solicitation. Subject provisions are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. b. The provision at DFARS 252.209-7992, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Federal Law-Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations, Deviation 2015-O0005, (Dec 2014) must be completed and returned with quote, which this provision is included within this solicitation. c. The provision at DFARS 252-225-7000, Buy American - Balance of Payment Program Certificate - Basic (Nov 2014) must be completed and returned with quote, which this provision is included within this solicitation. d. Price quotes must be Firm-Fixed Price to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B. Destination. Quotes received with FOB: Other than Destination need provide the estimated shipping charges with their quote as a separate line item. Period of Performance is beginning 1 Oct 2015 for the base year and 1 Oct 2016 through through 30 Sep 2019 for the option years. e. The System for Award Management (SAM), contractors must be registered with SAM to conduct business with the Department of Defense. No purchase order can be awarded to any company without this registration (www.sam.gov). f. Provide a written statement that the offerors quote incorporates all amendments to the solicitation (if applicable). ADDRESS: 10 FSS/FSLA - F4B5H0 10 MSG SVS MITCHELL HALL BLDG 2350 USAF ACADEMY CO 80840-2617 TEL: 719-333-2014 The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items apply to this acquisition: 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) a. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: I. Meeting or exceeding salient characteristics on a (Pass/Fail Basis) IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal II. Price Paragraphs c is 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. (End of provision) ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014). BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: This is a competitive acquisition in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The evaluation process will proceed as follows: 1. Price Evaluation. The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will include the proposed unit price multiplied by the quantity for the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS 0001 through 4003). The unit price of the offeror' s quote shall control any conflict between the unit price and the extended amount. The price evaluation will document the completeness, balance, and affordability (based on available government budget) of the quoted price. 2. Award will be made to the quote with the lowest evaluated price that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics on pass/fail basis of this requirement IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand name or Equal as listed below: Item No. 0001 through 4001 (600 Cases) SCA ExpressNaps OR EQUAL to include the following characteristics: At minimum, we require the following: - White - 6,000 per case - 13 x 8.5 inches - 1 ply - Tork Advanced for Xpress Dispensers 40XPS-40XPT - A continuous delivery of 50 cases per month delivered on the first week of every month beginning 1 Oct 2015 for the base year and 1 Oct 2016 through through 30 Sep 2019 for the option years. Item No. 0002 through 4002 (475 Each) Table Top Napkin Dispensers - TORK 40XPT OR EQUAL to include the following characteristics: At minimum, we require the following: - Must hold SCA Xpressnaps 13 x 8.5 inches, 1 ply paper napkins or EQUAL. - Must be able to replace 20 to 50 broken dispensers throughout the period of the contract within 5 business days of notification. Item No. 0003 through 4003 (15 Each) Counter Top Stand Up Napkin Dispensers - TORK 40XPS OR EQUAL to include the following characteristics: At minimum, we require the following: - Must hold SCA Xpressnaps 13 x 8.5 inches, 1 ply paper napkins or EQUAL. - Must be able to replace 20 to 50 broken dispensers throughout the period of the contract within 5 business days of notification. Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106. Award will be made to the quote with the lowest evaluated price that meets the Brand Name or Equal requirement on a pass/fail basis of the requirement. 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.\ (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015) 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 (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (May 2015) 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)(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 (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (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) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). (v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (ix) 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. (x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xi) ___ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ___ (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627). (xii) 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.) (xiii) 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) (xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013). (xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) (E.O. 13658). (xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xviii) 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)52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Clause) Additional FAR clauses by reference cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interests When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers w/Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Report on Veterans (Jul 2014) 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) Additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Nov 2013) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program - Basic (Nov 2014) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 2012) 252.225-7013 Duty Free Entry (Nov 2014) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving (Jun 2012) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013) 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 15 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 5 years, 6 months. (End of Clause) 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (Dec 2013) (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 Matrix means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022. 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/iuid_equivalents.html. DoD item unique 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 globally unique identifier to an enterprise (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, GS1 Company Prefix, Allied Committee 135 NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE)/Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, or the Coded Representation of the North American Telecommunications Industry Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Related Service Companies (ATIS-0322000) Number), European Health Industry Business Communication Council (EHIBCC) and Health Industry Business Communication Council (HIBCC)), as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.nen.nl/Normontwikkeling/Certificatieschemas-en-keurmerken/Schemabeheer/ISOIEC-15459.htm. 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. Type designation means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto. Unique item identif...