Second Vessel Operator in Charge to Operate Research Vessel Shearwater home-port located in Santa Barbara, California

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Second Vessel Operator in Charge to Operate Research Vessel Shearwater home-port located in Santa Barbara, California (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number RA-133C-13-RQ-0787DR. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. (IV) This procurement is total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 488330. The small business size standard is $35.5M. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: Line Item 0001 -Base Period - Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for a Second Vessel Operator in Charge for NOAA Research Vessel Shearwater located in Santa Barbara, CA in accordance with the statement of work. Period of Performance: One (1) year. Quantity - 1 job. Line Item 2001- Option Period 1- Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for a Second Vessel Operator in Charge for NOAA Research Vessel Shearwater located in Santa Barbara, CA in accordance with the statement of work. Period of Performance: Six (6) months. Quantity - 1 job. Line Item 3001 - Option Period 2- Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for a Second Vessel Operator in Charge for NOAA Research Vessel Shearwater located in Santa Barbara, CA in accordance with the statement of work. Period of Performance: Six (6) months. Quantity - 1 job. Line Item 4001- Option Period 3- Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for a Second Vessel Operator in Charge for NOAA Research Vessel Shearwater located in Santa Barbara, CA in accordance with the statement of work. Period of Performance: Six (6) months. Quantity - 1 job. (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: The following Statement of Work applies and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2012-0055, Revision No. 3, dated 06/19/2013, attached to the SF-18. Statement of Work for Second Operator in Charge (OIC), which applies to the Base Period and all Option Periods 1 through 3. I. INTRODUCTION Background Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) requires the non-personal services of a part-time Operator-in-Charge (OIC) to operate Research Vessel SHEARWATER, home-ported in Santa Barbara, CA. This position is to serve as the 2nd of two OICs. The position is subordinate to the Senior OIC when both are aboard R/V Shearwater at the same time. The vessel supports research, education, public outreach, maritime heritage, and emergency response-related operations for CINMS. Most operations are conducted in partnership with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as local colleges, universities, high schools, and non-governmental organizations (NGO). R/V Shearwater's primary mission is to serve CINMS and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS); the vessel occasionally supports other NOAA program areas. The vessel embarks on both day trips and overnight voyages lasting up to five days in duration. R/V Shearwater operates 50-150 days per year, spending the majority of her time working around the five northern Channel Islands. For every five days at sea, approximately one maintenance day in port is required in addition to a winter repair period of up to eight weeks. ONMS operates a variety of research vessels and occasionally cross decks crew. Objectives The OIC represents the sole authority on board, and is charged with the safe operation of the vessel, timely execution of all prescribed missions, and the safety and well-being of all embarked personnel. In addition to the Operations Coordinator, the OIC shall be expected to work in various settings with an additional OIC and other crewmembers. II. RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Ensure the safe navigation and mechanical operation of the vessel in which assigned, at all times, in accordance with all NOAA, National Ocean Service (NOS), and Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) policy guidelines, vessel operations manuals, vessel standing orders, and specifically NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual (NSBSPM), NOA 209-125, MARPOL, and COLREGS. 2) Ensure that an all-hands safety briefing is conducted at the start of every voyage and enforce compliance with all safety procedures at all times. 3) Conduct an Operational Risk Assessment with crew members prior to getting underway, in accordance with NSBSPM Section 6-1, and record score in Float Plan and/or vessel's Official Log. This includes assessing weather and sea-state forecasts for the mission area. The OIC has the authority to cancel the operations in question if risks cannot be reduced to a level that will ensure the safe, successful outcome of the mission. 4) Ensure that a copy of the final approved Cruise Plan, including complete manifest and emergency contact information for each individual, is on board prior to departure. 5) Ensure the efficient contribution of all resources, including crew and embarked personnel, to the accomplishment of the vessel's mission. 6) Ensure that all required monthly, quarterly and annual safety inspections have been completed aboard the vessel. Conduct monthly fire, man overboard, and abandon ship drills when underway, and document in vessel's log. 7) Work with CINMS Operations personnel to schedule, prepare for, and execute research and monitoring, education, outreach, emergency response, resource protection, and maritime heritage cruises. 8) Coordinate a wide variety of logistical arrangements with the Operations Coordinator, including fueling, securing pier space, acquiring supplies, and participating in formal repair periods. Accomplish items specifically tasked by the Operations Coordinator or site management. 9) Assist in the coordination and completion of routine maintenance on all systems and equipment, in accordance with NOAA and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements and recommendations; document all work completed in a vessel maintenance log. 10) Inspect and maintain safety equipment in accordance with NOAA procedures. 11) Document all vessel-related activities, including information pertaining to safety, training, over-the-side operations, dive operations, fueling, and the safe navigation of the vessel, in the vessel's Official Log. 12) Possess sufficient liability insurance and agree to indemnify the Department of Commerce and/or NOAA for any negligent acts committed by the OIC. 13) Maintain the Preventative Maintenance and Repair Schedule spreadsheet for the Research Vessel Shearwater. 14) Provide oversight during shipyard and repair periods. 15) Sail in the position of 1st Mate when the Senior OIC is aboard or if requested by the Operations Coordinator. 16) Subcontract for vessel related services and repairs, maintenance, parts required for the operation of the vessel, as approved by the COTR. 17) Maintain currency on all required certifications. 18) Invoice for services at minimum once per month while actively working and maintain records of all invoices throughout the life of the contract. III. REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 1) Certifications (copies must be provided prior to award) a) Licensing ? Valid 100-Ton (or greater) United States Coast Guard Master, Near Coastal License b) Certifications (all of the following are required) ? Current STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch keeping) Basic RADAR Operator certificate ? Current STCW Advanced Fire Fighting certificate ? Current STCW Basic Safety Training certificate, or equivalent water survival training certificate ? Current CPR with AED, Medical O2 Administration, and First Aid certificates ? NOAA Small Boat Program Component Training, required training as defined in the NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual for any operator of NOAA small boats. ? Previous HAZWOPER training 2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Proficiency with the following underway research operations, equipment, and logistics is required. a) Research Operation ? Towing nets, slow-speed trawling ? Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) casts, water sampling equipment ? Remotely-Operated Vehicle (ROV), Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), and Side Scan Sonar operations ? Subsurface mooring recovery and deployment ? SCUBA diving operations b) Equipment ? A-frame ? Oceanographic winch ? Knuckle Boom crane for small boat launches and general loading ? Anchor windlass ? Dive compressor ? Diesel generators ? Diesel engines and ships systems (hydraulics, water maker, AC/DC electrical power) c) Personnel ? Working with researchers, educators, docents, students, and VIP's/guests ? Fulfilling the role of a sanctuary representative 3) Additional Requirements a) Experience with evaluating the overall safety of a vessel, identifying deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions, upgrades, etc. b) Ability to work independently, make decisions, and complete the duties of an OIC without direct supervision. c) Ability to exercise authority, particularly in situations where safety has been compromised or disciplinary actions may be appropriate; willingness to cancel operations (when appropriate), even if such a decision is against an embarked guest's wishes. d) Experience directing a crew; overseeing equipment loading/unloading; overseeing vessel maintenance; ensuring vessel cleanliness; performing fuel transfers and related fuel operations; and planning operations, particularly those operations that are new to a vessel and/or her crew. e) Ability to captain a vessel safely and efficiently. Minimum 5 years professional experience in vessel operation and maintenance. Documentation describing the type of boats operated [including basic particulars and primary mission(s)], professional roles fulfilled aboard those vessels, the waters and conditions in which you have operated, and approximate number of underway days on each vessel is requested. That documentation should include the types of on-board equipment with which you are familiar and detailed information on your boating record, including any accidents, violations, disciplinary actions, awards, etc. f) Skill in communicating orally and in writing; ability to speak in front of large groups of people; familiarity with record keeping (i.e. logs and manifests). g) Experience supporting dive operations, including running a SCUBA compressor, tending divers, familiarity with NOAA Dive Regulations and dive accident emergency management. h) Special Conditions: Applicants are subject to a background check. This is a non-smoking work environment. Valid California driver's license is required. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, evenings, and nights. Position occasionally includes varied mealtime hours, and requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working outdoors, and working offshore in all ocean and weather conditions. IV. EXPERIENCE 1) Detailed local knowledge of the five northern Channel Islands, including Santa Barbara, Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands; local knowledge of the Santa Barbara Channel, including prevailing weather conditions and common traffic patterns. 2) Familiarity with local agencies and organizations with whom CINMS frequently works, including Channel Islands National Park, United States Coast Guard, United States Geological Survey, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, University of California-Santa Barbara (multiple departments), Scripps Institution of Oceanography, local non-profit organizations and non-government organizations, and local high schools, colleges, museums, societies, aquaria, etc. 3) Detailed understanding of prevailing weather patterns throughout both the islands and the Santa Barbara Channel; familiarity with the ways in which weather patterns vary within the sanctuary, and understanding of weather avoidance tactics (i.e. locating safe places to "hide" and anchor). 4) Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Medical Person in Charge (MPIC) certification a plus, but not required. 5) Previous experience operating vessels for CINMS is greatly desired. Due to the unique nature of the operations conducted, experience operating CINMS vessels as a captain reduces the one to two month time it takes to train a new captain. V. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Period of performance is 1 year from the award date of this contract, with three six month option periods. VII. TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: The contractor may be required to support vessel operations in a port other than Santa Barbara Harbor, Ventura Harbor, or Channel Islands Harbor. Travel will be reimbursed for actual cost incurred and in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. VIII. SCHEDULE : No more than eight hours of work each day is authorized for in port and dry dock periods without prior approval of the CO. No overtime pay authorized. Contractor shall invoice the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary on the 1st of the month, at minimum (may also invoice on the 16th). IX. IT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements of 48 CFR 1352.239-73 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. The government will provide the necessary computer equipment and information to perform this contract. All work must be performed upon government furnished equipment and if addition hardware and/or software is needed, the Contractor must request the additional requirements from the COR. The contractor will be using government furnished equipment (GFE), which is currently covered by an existing government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) package. (VII) The period of performance: Base Period: 09/09/2013 through 09/08/2014 Option Period 1: 09/09/2014 through 03/08/2015 Option Period 2: 03/09/2015 through 09/08/2015 Option Period 3: 09/09/2015 through 03/08/2016 (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jul 2013), applies to this acquisition. The offeror will submit a quote for the items in Section (V). NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. Email quotes are acceptable and can be sent to contact@example.gov. 1. Quotes shall be fully executed and returned on the Standard Form SF-18 2. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are acceptable and can be sent to contact@example.gov. 3. At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information: a) Point of contact name, telephone and e-mail address. b) DUNS Number 4. Provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with 52.212-2 in this package. 5. See pricing schedule on the SF-18 form. The contractor shall submit a cost proposal in accordance with the tasks outlined above, calculated for 60 days at sea (based on a 12 hour day) during a 1 year period and for the option periods (subject to the availability of funding). If the contractor has not spent at least one year as master of vessel at least 60ft in length conducting oceanographic research, an additional 30 days at sea must be included in the cost proposal to allow for training specific to CINMS operations. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and other factors set forth in paragraph (a) and intends an award a firm fixed-price purchase order award with payment terms of Net 30. 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. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: The Government basis of award is a best value, firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis. Offers shall be evaluated on the basis of technical capability, past performance, and price to determine the best value for the government. 1) Technical include: -Number of years acting as captain of a commercial or government vessel over 60 feet in length -Number of years working on a research vessel -Number of years working on commercial or government vessel within the Channel Islands -Size of USCG Master License beyond 100Tons -Formal training in diesel engine, dive compressor or marine generator repair -Number of years acting at captain for the National Marine Sanctuary Program -The amount of experience and certifications listed under the Desired Experience and Certifications section. 2) Past Performance - Quote shall include at least two references for similar services including the phone number, full address and E-mail address (if available), and contractor's past performance will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer service. 3) Price. (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) (X) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2013) An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. (a) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program. "Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service- (1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or (2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties. "Inverted domestic corporation", as used in this section, means a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), i.e., a corporation that used to be incorporated in the United States, or used to be a partnership in the United States, but now is incorporated in a foreign country, or is a subsidiary whose parent corporation is incorporated in a foreign country, that meets the criteria specified in 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). An inverted domestic corporation as herein defined does not meet the definition of an inverted domestic corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 7874. "Manufactured end product" means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except- (1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials; (2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies; (3) FSG 88, Live Animals; (4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables; (5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials; (6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible; (7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products; (8) FSC 9610, Ores; (9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and (10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials. "Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture. "Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate- (1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan; (2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization; (3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan; (4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization; (5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or (6) Have been voluntarily suspended. "Sensitive technology"- (1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically- (i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or (ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and (2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)). "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"- (1) Means a small business concern- (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. (2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). "Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation. "Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned- (1) Directly by a parent corporation; or (2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation. "Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans. "Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. "Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and (2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. "Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States. (b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the SAM website. (2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (o) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. 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. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.] (c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply. (1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it o is, o is not a small business concern. (2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it o is, o is not a veteran-owned small business concern. (3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it o is, o is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it o is, o is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002. (5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it o is, o is not a women-owned small business concern. (6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that- (i) It o is,o is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It o is, o is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation. (7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that- (i) It o is, o is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It o is, o is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation. Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it o is a women-owned business concern. (9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:____________________________________ (10) [Complete only if the solicitation contains the clause at FAR 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, or FAR 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting, and the offeror desires a benefit based on its disadvantaged status.] (i) General. The offeror represents that eithe...