SINGLE SOURCE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items found at FAR subpart 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation shall be posted on FEDBIZOPPS (https://Www.Fbo.Gov/). The RFQ number is N4215817TN108. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-95 and DFARS Change Notice 20161222. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/. The NAICS Code is 611210 Junior College and the Small Business Standard is $20.5M. The proposed contract action is for educational services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Line Item- 0001: Educational services for Fall 2017session of the Apprentice program consisting of a formalized academic training, testing, and certificate program designed for participants to receive 18 credit hours. The Period of Performance will be as follows: Session, Fall 2017 21 August 2017 - 26 October 2017 1.0 BACKGROUND: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), a naval industrial facility located in Portsmouth, Virginia, maintains, overhauls, and repairs various vessels of the US Navy. Over 10,000 military and civilian personnel work to "maintain and modernize our Navy's fleet". To provide top quality service for the combat war fighter, NNSY must maintain a highly trained and skilled workforce. One of our workforce initiatives is to provide a Federally Registered Apprentice Program. 1.1 The Apprentice Program is a planned and progressive, career-related, co-operative education employment program that develops and enhances an apprentice's knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) as it relates to their chosen trade. During the apprenticeship, as part of their normal work schedule/assignment, Apprentices will: Receive classroom academic instruction provided by an accredited Educational Institution, Receive industrial trade-based instruction from Government personnel, and Develop, apply and refine their KSAs thru On the Job Learning (OJL) in scheduled work experience thru the trade's established key processes. 1.2 The program is conducted in accordance with 29 USC - 50. NNSY enrolls a new class of Apprentices each year. The academic cycle is held in the first year of the program. Anticipated participation in the program is currently estimated at 191 students for session: Fall 2017. A session is considered nine (9) weeks of instruction. 1.3 Attachments: (1) NNSY Apprentice Program Fall session course listing 2.0 OBJECTIVE & SCOPE: NNSY requires the services of an accredited Educational Institution to provide the formalized academic training, testing, and certificate program required for Fall session 2017 of the Apprentice program. The apprentice program is designed for participants to receive a certificate. 3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: 3.1 The Educational Institution shall be accredited by an active regional accrediting agency for educational institutions in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 3.1.1 Accreditation shall be maintained throughout the duration of the contract. 3.1.2 All instructors provided for this contract shall possess qualifications that satisfy the minimum guidelines for the accrediting organization. 3.2 The Educational Institution's campus and classrooms in which the classes will be held must be within a 50 mile commuting radius of Norfolk Naval Shipyard. 3.2.1 Classes shall be held between the hours of 7:20 and 4:00 PM. Any class that is held outside of those hours must be approved by the assigned COR. 3.2.2 Class sizes shall be approximately 24 students per class. 3.2.2.1 Additional students may be added to preclude providing a class for a small number of students. However, overall class size shall not exceed more than 30 students per instructor. 3.2.3 All classroom instruction shall be performed at a single campus of the Educational Institution's site. Enrollment in classes shall be limited to personnel in the NNSY Apprentice Program. 3.3 The Educational Institution shall notify NNSY students about graduation application procedures and deadlines (in accordance with Educational Institution's established schedule) and coordinate the collection and submission of graduation applications. 3.4 The Educational Institution shall provide a full refund for students who withdraw from enrollment within 10 business days after the start of the session. 3.4.1 The Educational Institution shall provide a 75% refund after 10 business days up to 15 business days. 3.5 The following reporting records are required to be submitted to the assigned Contracting Officer Representative (COR): 3.5.1 The Educational Institution shall provide a list of all registered students on the first day of instruction, each session. 3.5.1.1 The Educational Institution shall compare their list of registered students with the class roster provided by the Government and annotate any discrepancies on the first day of instruction, each session. 3.5.2 Written report containing each student's final grades for each session, within two weeks after end of session. 3.5.3 Transcripts of courses and grades for all enrolled students in the Apprentice Program, upon request by NNSY. 3.5.3.1 Written notification to the Government when a student's academic performance drops below a "C" average in any academic class, within one week of occurrence. 3.5.3.2 The Educational Institution shall notify the assigned COR within 48 hours whenever a student is academically unsuccessful or in danger of being academically unsuccessful in any academic course. Academically unsuccessful is defined as a grade below a "C" average in any course. 3.5.4 The Educational Institution shall notify the assigned COR in writing whenever there is any situation involving academic dishonesty, cheating, inappropriate behavior, impropriety, discrimination or other ethical issues within 24 hours. 3.5.5 Written notification when the student is in jeopardy of failing due to attendance, within 24 hours. 3.6 The Educational Institution shall invoice at one standardized all-inclusive tuition credit hour rate for all students. 3.7 The Educational Institution shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in writing whenever the employment status of an instructor could impact the Educational Institution's performance of the services. 3.8 Educational Institution's curriculum shall provide the following learning outcomes (objectives): 3.8.1 Develop knowledge and skills needed in working with people. 3.8.2 Apply math skills to analyze and solve work-related problems (measurement, conversions, geometry, volume, and load). 3.8.3 Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the development and implementation of basic safety and health principles and techniques. 3.8.4 For each class provided, the Educational Institution shall develop and administer a standard final exam, as identified in the course syllabus, on the last of day of instruction to each student to measure learning. Final grades shall be provided to the Government within two weeks after the end of each session. 3.8.5 The Educational Institution shall provide a course syllabus with Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for each academic course according to the course syllabus. 3.8.6 Each syllabus will include planned class assignments that will support achievement of the identified Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). When the Contract has multiple instructors teaching the same course, the Educational Institution shall ensure that each of the instructors is adhering to the established SLOs for the course. 4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Educational Institution shall establish a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) that identifies and results in correction of potential and actual problems related to academic instruction. The Educational Institution's QAP shall set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements in the PWS. The Educational Institution shall develop and implement a performance management system with processes to assess and report its performance to the COR. The Educational Institution shall be responsible for making required changes in processes and practices to ensure performance is managed effectively. 4.1 Each session, during the first week of instruction, the Educational Institution shall observe each academic instructor during each initial academic section, to ensure effectiveness of instructional method. Each session, during the second week of instruction, a Department Head from each academic discipline shall observe each academic instructor during classes, to provide technical evaluation of course content and ensure effectiveness of instructional method. The Educational Institution shall provide a one page executive summary five days after observations are conducted by Department Heads addressing the quality of academic instruction, instructional method, and an evaluation of course content. 4.2 The Educational Institution's academic instructors shall maintain a learning environment that supports academic integrity. Instructors shall maintain adequate question banks and test banks to rotate their quizzes, tests, mid-term and final examinations on a basis that prevents exams from becoming compromised. Instructors shall maintain a presence at all times in the classrooms while proctoring examinations. Instructors shall abide by the Educational Institution's professional code of ethics. 4.3 SLOs for each academic course shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis prior to the start of instruction each session. Technical writing and team building course content will include topics relevant to Shipyard work assignments. The Educational Institution shall route any correspondence to the COR. The QAP shall be submitted with the Educational Institution's proposal. 5.0 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION QUALIFICATIONS: 5.1 The Educational Institution shall provide academic instructors and program administrator that possess qualifications that satisfy the minimum guidelines for the Educational Institution. The resumes of all academic instructors and advisors shall be provided with the Educational Institution's proposal. 5.2 Work on this contract requires the Educational Institution and its personnel have access to Privacy information. Educational Institution personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code section 552a. Services that do not require access to classified data, however, may require access to information which is to be handled as "For Official Use Only", and may be covered by the Privacy Act. The Educational Institution shall ensure that personnel assigned to this contract understand the meaning of these categories and handle such information accordingly. 5.4 This contract does not require a security clearance level and clearance granted by the Defense Security Service (DSS). However Educational Institution personnel shall recognize that NNSY deals with sensitive information and other proprietary information, which are valuable, special, and unique assets. Educational Institution personnel shall not divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information to any third party without prior written consent of the NNSY Privacy Act Program Manager. The Educational Institution's personnel shall protect information and treat it as strictly confidential and will abide by the security requirements of SECNAVINST 5510.36A. A violation of this paragraph shall be a material violation of this agreement. Should the Educational Institution receive or suspect they have learned of sensitive or classified information, the Educational Institution shall identify and report suspicions to the COR. 6.0 REFERENCES: TABLE TITLE REFERENCE NOTES 1. Privacy Act Title 5 US Code Section 552a 2. DoN Information Security Program (ISP) instruction SECNAVINST 5510.36A 7.0 NORMALN4215817TN108 WORK HOURS: Educational services shall be provided during the normal working hours of 0720 to 1600 hours, daily Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. 8.0 POINT OF CONTACT: Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): TBD 9.0 NON PERSONAL SERVICE statement: Educational Institution employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Educational Institution. Educational Institution management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the performance work statement. Educational Institution employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Defense Educational Institution. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the task order may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Educational Institution employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work. Fall 2017 Course # Course Name Course Description Credits SDV 101 Orientation Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to the services offered at the college, and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services offered at the college, including the learning resources center; counseling and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. 1 CAD 140 Technical Drawing Enhances the principles learned that are related directly to the field of drafting and design. Gives a more in-depth exposure to detail and working drawings, dimensioning, tolerance and conventional drafting practices. Teaches CAD modeling, may include parametric modeling. 3 SAF 126 Principles of INDUSTRIAL Safety Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. 3 ITE 115 Computer Applications for Technicians Covers computer concepts and internet skills and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. 4 NAS 115 Science in the Workplace Explores concepts of basic physical sciences as they apply to the workplace. Presents scientific methods, energy, heat, and temperature as related to various materials used in the workplace. Designed for trade workers that work with a variety of materials in many different applications. Assists workers with the physical properties of materials as they relate to various manufacturing methods. 3 IND 113 Materials and Processes of Industry Studies materials and processes for the manufacture of products. Investigates the nature of various materials. Examines the manufacturing processes of industry and their effects on materials. 3 IND 101 Quality Assurance Studies principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality. Emphasizes fundamentals of total quality assurance for product and process control. May include design review, fundamentals of statistics procurement control, sampling and control chart systems, quality reporting, process capability analysis, tool and gauge control, document control, or troubleshooting quality control. 3 IND 137 Team Concepts & Problem Solving Presents the basics of ISO 9000 standards. Focuses on the latest improvements of the standards and the redesigned quality concepts set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Includes a historical overview of the evolution of quality systems and explains the purpose of ISO quality systems certification. Discusses implementation approaches. 3 PSY 126 Psychology for Business and Industry Focuses on the application of psychology to Interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, and interpersonal communications. May include techniques for selection and supervision of personnel. 3 ENG 115 Technical Report Writing Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected reading. 3 MTH 103 Basic Technical Math Presents a review of arithmetic, elements of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Directs applications to specialty areas. 3 HLT 100 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 3 FOR WELDERS ONLY WEL 123 Sheiled metal arc welding Teaches operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures. 3 The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.204-7-- Central Contractor Registration (Dec 2012) 52.204-13 --System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-19 -- Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.209-2-- Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation (Nov 2015) 52.209-10-- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.209-11 -- Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-1-- Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 -- and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUL 2016) 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items including 52.219-28 -- Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor 52.222-19 -- Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21-- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22 -- Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41 -- Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) 52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates 52.222-55-- Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) 52.222-50 -- Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18 -- Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 -- Restriction on Foreign Purchases 52.225-25 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015) 52.232-33-- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - CCR 52.232-39-- Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40-- Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 --F.O.B. Destination 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and it's ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: DFARS 252.201-7000 -- CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991) DFARS 252.203-7000 -- Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 -- Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2013) DFARS 252.203-7005-- Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (NOV 2011) DFARS 252.204-7003 -- Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992) DFARS 252.204-7004 -- System for Award Management Alternate A, Alt A DFARS 252.204-7008 -- Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. (OCT 2016) DFARS 252.204-7011 -- Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.204-7012 -- Safe guarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Dec 2015) DFARS 252.204-7015-- Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (MAY 2016) DFARS 252.209-7004 -- SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM (OCT 2015) DFARS 252.222-7007-- REPRESENTATION REGARDING COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2015) DFARS 252.225-7012-- PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (DEC 2016) DFARS 252.225-7048 -- Export-Controlled Items (June 2013) DFARS 252.232-7003 -- Electronic Submission of Payment Requests DFARS 252.232-7006 -- Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.232-7010 -- Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.237-7010 -- Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) DFARS 252.243-7002 DFARS 252.244-7000 -- Subcontracts for Commercial Items (June 2013) DFARS 252.247-7023 -- Transportation of Supplies by Sea (APR 2014) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) FAR 52.212-3 (Alt 1) Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 2017) The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision. (a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Administrative merits determination" means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance. "Arbitral award or decision" means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance. "Civil judgment" means-- (1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction. (2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance. "DOL Guidance" means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: "Guidance for Executive Order 13673, 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ". The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces. "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. "Enforcement agency" means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are-- (1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for-- (i) The Fair Labor Standards Act; (ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act; (iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act; (v) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act; (vi) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and (vii) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors); (2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for-- (i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and (ii) OSHA-approved State Plans; (4) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for-- (i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; (ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and (iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity); (5) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and (6) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for-- (i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and (iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act). "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. "Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner. "Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. "Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). "Labor compliance agreement" means an agreement entered into between a contractor or subcontractor and an enforcement agency to address appropriate remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to increase compliance with the labor laws, or other related matters. "Labor laws" means the following labor laws and E.O.s: (1) The Fair Labor Standards Act. (2) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970. (3) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. (4) The National Labor Relations Act. (5) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act. (6) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act. (7) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity). (8) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (9) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. (10) The Family and Medical Leave Act. (11) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (12) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (13) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. (14) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors). (15) Equivalent State laws as defined in the DOL Guidance. (The only equivalent State laws implemented in the FAR are OSHA-approved State Plans, which can be found at www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/approved_state...