STEEL TOE BOOTS FOR DDOO

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the RFQ number is SP3300-14-Q-0119. All offers must be received by TBD at 3 PM EST to be considered for award. Offerors should email Michael Minto, the method in which they sent their quotations. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-76 effective 25 July, 2014, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20140805 and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) current to Revision 5 and Proc Ltr 2014-69. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are available electronically from the following site: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued to establish a firm fixed price contract for Various Style Safety Shoes and Boots for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, City. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is SP3300-14-Q-0119. This solicitation is issued as UNRESTRICTED under NAICS Code 316210. This is a BRAND NAME or EQUAL acquisition; in accordance with FAR 52.211-16, a list of the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are listed below. See Instructions to offerors. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS: DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a requirement for a contract to provide safety shoe service in accordance with Attachment 1- Statement of Work. This requirement is for a twelve (12) month period of performance estimated date of September 19, 2014 through September 18th, 2015. Contractor shall type company name, address, and CAGE code exactly as it appears in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) Database. Company Name: ________________________________ Company Address: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Telephone ________________________________ CAGE Code ________________________________ SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT - A prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.sam.gov. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM: In accordance with FAR 16.104(h), offerors must demonstrate that they possess an adequate accounting system to be eligible for award of this contract. The Government will utilize information from the contractor's certification found in Attachment 8 and information submitted with in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. If the Government is unable to determine that the offeror has an adequate accounting system as defined in Attachment 8, the offeror will be ineligible for award of this contract. The offeror shall also provide a description of the accounting system in this quote which demonstrated the ability of the vendor to adhere with the items found in the certification statement. If the offeror possesses a DCAA approved accounting system, the offeror may provide the date of approval and the cognizant DCAA office in lieu of the description required above. "The Government does reserve the right to conduct a post-award audit." Invoicing and Payment will be by Wide Area Workflow and DFAR clauses 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006 apply and are provided in this RFQ. Invoicing and Payment will be made via WAWF. Companies must accept WAWF as payment method in order to be considered for award, if not, your quotation will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. ORIGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST 1. The contractor shall be ineligible from participation as a contractor, subcontractor, or consultant in any procurement arising or resulting from any of the services provided to DDC on this contract. This restriction includes providing services to any potential bidders on such procurements. The contractor shall not incorporate its products or services in any statement of work or specification unless directed to do so in writing by the Contracting Officer. 2. If the contractor in the performance of this contract obtains access to information such as plans, policies, reports, studies, financial data, internet data, or any other non-public information or information by the Privacy Act, the contractor agrees not to release such information without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. The use of such information for personal gain is prohibited. 3. In addition, the contractor agrees that to the extent it receives or is given access to proprietary data, or other confidential or privileged technical, business, or financial information under this contract, it shall treat such information in accordance with any restrictions imposed on such information. ILLEGAL ITEMS NOT AUTHORIZED ON FEDERAL INSTALLATION Illegal drugs, guns or other contraband are not authorized on this Federal installation. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that its employees working on-site at this installation are U. S. citizens or legal aliens with no outstanding warrants. This installation is manned by a DoD Police Force who possesses apprehension authority, which includes holding suspects for local authorities. The local authorities can issue a citation that charges the individual with a specific offense and requires the individual to appear before a Federal Magistrate. This agency processes illegal aliens in accordance with INS instructions. MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES The Contractor personnel are employees of the Contractor and under the administrative control and supervision of the Contractor. The Contractor, through its personnel, shall perform the tasks prescribed in the Statement of Work. The Contractor shall select, supervise, and exercise control and direction over its employees under this contract. The Contractor shall not supervise, direct, or control the activities of the Government personnel or the employee of any other contractor, except any subcontractor employed by the Contractor on this contract. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor in the performance of contractual services under this contract. The Contractor is accountable to the Government for the actions of its personnel. SUBMISSION OF SERVICE/DELIVERY SLIPS Service verification slips must be delivered to the Technical POC/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) following each on-site visit. Verification slips shall include the contract number, person's name who performed the service, date of time of performance, duration of service, and the tasks performed. All verification slips must be signed by an authorized person for whom the service was performed. Failure to comply will result in a delay in payment. MARK CONTRACT NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE Contractor must mark the contract or purchase order number on all paperwork and shipments. The order number must appear on the exterior of the shipment. Failure to follow these instructions will hold up payment to you and could result in the return of merchandise at your expense. The Government is not soliciting for the "same old way" of doing business. The Government encourages proposals that will achieve savings through innovative processes. Furthermore, DLA Distribution personnel are working to eliminate unnecessary requirements and negotiating for a reduction in supplies/material prices. Therefore, your assistance is requested in reducing prices and improving our buying processes. Questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to contact@example.gov. The Government is not soliciting for the "same old way" of doing business. Furthermore, DLA Distribution personnel are working to eliminate unnecessary requirements and negotiating for a reduction in supplies/material prices. Therefore, your assistance is requested in reducing prices and improving our buying processes. Attachment 1 - Statement of Work, Safety Shoe Service for Defense Distribution Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma LINE ITEMS CLIN - 0001 : Safety Shoes and boots for DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, OK for the period of performance of One Year from 19 September, 2014 to 18 September, 2015 in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. FAR 13-106-2 Evaluations of Quotations or Offers - Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Evaluation - Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable contractor. The following criteria shall be used to establish technical acceptability: Submission of descriptive literature which clearly indicates that the equipment quoted meets all the Salient characteristics as stated in the combined synopsis/solicitation. Copies of Web Pages are not acceptable for technical evaluation, you must submit technical characteristics. Any contractor who has submitted technically acceptable information will then have its quote evaluated for price. Technical information shall be evaluated for acceptability (only) on a pass/fail basis and will not be rated. Any offeror who has been determined acceptable (pass) on their technical information will then have its quote evaluated for price. Descriptive Literature: a. "Descriptive Literature" means information (e.g., cuts, illustrations, drawings, brochures) that is submitted as a part of a proposal. Descriptive Literature is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the product offered that are specified elsewhere in the solicitation and pertain to significant elements such as (1) design; (2) materials; (3) components; (4) performance characteristics; and (5) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction or operation. The term includes only information required to determine the technical acceptability of the offered product. It does not include other information such as that used in determining the responsibility of a prospective contractor or for operating or maintaining equipment. b. Descriptive Literature, required elsewhere in this solicitation, must be (1) identified to show the item(s) of the offer to which it applies and (2) received by the time specified in this solicitation for receipt of offers. c. The failure of descriptive literature to show that the product offered conforms to the requirements of this solicitation may result in rejection of the offer. Offerrors shall submit a price quote for the following styles: For the Period of Performance, Offerors must submit a price quote for the following styles of safety shoes, brand name or equal (see FAR 52.211-6). The items and quantities listed below are to be used for evaluation purpose only. The quantities, brands and styles of safety shoes available for purchase are not limited to those cited below. Those quantities, brands and styles are included for pricing evaluation purposes only. It is anticipated and desired that offerors will offer a variety of brands and styles at a range of prices. This list may contain styles that are outdated or no longer available and have been replaced with a newer model. If this occurs please provide your pricing for the newest model that best correlates to the requested band and model. (1) Wolverine - DuraShocks - W04109 - 1 each $_____________ Salient Characteristics - steel toe shoe. Nubuck Leather, PK Mesh Lining , Fully-Cushioned Leather Sock Lining , Polyurethane Midsole , Nylon Shank , DuraShocks Horizon-Rubber Outsole , Oil - Water - Abrasion - Chemical - Heat & Slip Resistant Outsole , Opanka Construction , Electrical Hazard Rated. (2) LaCrosse - 460030 - 1 each $______________ Salient Characteristics - Steel toe boot, waterproof full grain leather upper, coupled with a Hyper-Dri waterproof, breathable membrane. Nylon shank for stability. Oil- and slip-resistant rubber quad impact outsole with 90 heel for grip. Padded tongue and collar. Diamond plate abrasion-resistant rubber toe and heel guard. ASTM 75 approved steel safety toe. (3) Wolverine - Durbin - W05484 - 1 each $______________ Salient Characteristics - steel toe boot, Waterproof/breathable membrane nubuck leather upper for wet weather protection. Air and wave mesh lining and removable full-cushion footbed for comfort. Polyurethane midsole with nylon shank for support.. Rubber lug outsole is oil-, water-, abrasion- and chemical-resistant. (4) Caterpillar - Generator - P90014 - 1 each $___________ Salient characteristics - Steel Toe, Waterproof full grain leather foot and upper features nylon mesh lining, removable EVA sock liner, polyurethane molded insole and steel shank for support and comfort. Heel impact zone cushions the foot upon heel impact. S-curve outsole features S-shaped lug design for maximum ground contact and slip resistance. Outsole flex grooves act as a hinge, allowing the boot to bend and flex easily. SRX rubber outsole surpasses EN standards for slip resistance. (5) Caterpillar -2nd Shit - P89586 - 1 each $___________ Salient characteristics - Steel toe. Full grain leather upper with ASTM-approved steel toe. CAT T3 rubber sole delivers tight traction and is rated for electrical hazard protection. Climasphere insole and nylon mesh lining (6) Wolverine - Hudson Steel Toe EH Hiker - W02194 - 1 each $___________ Salient Characteristics - Steel toe, Nubuck leather and mesh upper, PK mesh lining and removable full-cushion footbed for comfort. Electrical hazard. Cement construction. Nylon shank. Steel-toe rated ASTM F2413-05 M I/75 C/75 EHLug rubber cup outsole is resistant to oil, water, abrasion, chemicals and slips. (7) Wolverine - Wellington -W04707 - 1 each $______________ Salient characteristics - Full grain leather upper. Unlined. Removable dual-density EVA insole. Rubber and polyurethane Slip Resistant outsole. Goodyear welt construction. Steel toe rated ANSI I/75 C/75 EH. Sole Best For: Oil - Water - Abrasion - Chemical - Heat - Slip (8) Wolverine - -Harrison - W04904 - 1 each $_______________ Salient Characteristics - Steel toe, oiled full-grain leather upper plus air mesh and mesh lining for comfort. Removable full-cushion polyurethane footbed. Lightweight polyurethane midsole with nylon shank fights fatigue. Cement construction. Steel toe rated ASTM F2413-05 M I/75 C/75 EH. Rubber/polyurethane outsole resists oil, water, abrasion, chemicals and heat. TOTAL FOR ALL ITEMS - $___________________ SHIP TO: DLA DISTRIBUTION OKC DDOO BLDG 1 DOOR 80 ATTN SUPPLY AREA +1 (555) 000-0000 TINKER AFB OK 73145-5000 ALL QUOTES MUST BE FOB DESTINATION (SHIPPING PRICE INCLUDED) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. CONTRACT CLAUSES ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Apr 2014): Reference paragraph (c) under referenced provision FAR 52.212-1. This paragraph is tailored to read as follows: (c) Period of acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The following three (3) paragraphs under referenced provision 52.212-1 are hereby deleted: (d) Product samples (e) Multiple offers (h) Multiple awards FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2014), Addenda to 52.212-4; the following clauses apply: FAR 52.204-9 Person Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) FAR 52.222-99 Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (Deviation 2014-O0017) (Jun 2014) FAR 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (May 2011) FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government building, Equipment and vegetation (Apr 1984) DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013). DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992). DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (NOV 2013). DFARS 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.209-7001 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A TERRORIST COUNTRY (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMMENT OF REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (APR 2014) DFARS 252.247-7024 NOTIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (MAR 2000) DLAD 52.232-9010 ACCERLERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS (APR 2014) DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization. "Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). "Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system. (b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- (1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the Central Contractor Registration at https://www.acquisition.gov; and (2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site. (d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/ (e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol. (f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order: (1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s). ___2-IN-1___________ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable document type(s). Note: If a "Combo" document type is identified but not supportable by the Contractor's business systems, an "Invoice" (stand-alone) and "Receiving Report" (stand-alone) document type may be used instead.) (2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer. ________NA____________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or "Not applicable.") (3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system. Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC SL4701 Issue By DoDAAC SP3300 Admin DoDAAC SP3300 Inspect By DoDAAC NA Ship To Code SB3212 Ship From Code NA Mark For Code NA Service Approver (DoDAAC) NA Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) NA Accept at Other DoDAAC NA LPO DoDAAC NA DCAA Auditor DoDAAC NA Other DoDAAC(s) NA (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information or "See schedule" if multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, or "Not applicable.") (4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request. (5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the e-mail address identified below in the "Send Additional Email Notifications" field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system. contact@example.gov_______________________ contact@example.gov__________________________________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable email addresses or "Not applicable.") (g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact. contact@example.gov______________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.") (2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at +1 (555) 000-0000. (End of clause) DLAD 52.247-9012 REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) (FEB 2007) (a) This clause only applies when wood packaging material (WPM) will be used to make shipments under this contract and/or when WPM is being acquired under this contract. (b) Definition. Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD). (c) All Wood Packaging Material(WPM) used to make shipments under DOD contracts and/or acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade." DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo. (1) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/). (2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp. (d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government. (End of Clause) FAR 52.252-2 - CLAUSE 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/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUL 2014) in paragraph (b) The following clauses apply: (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O.13126). FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veteran (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2010) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). FAR 52.225-13 RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) FAR 52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS (FEB 2006) (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) Period of Performance and Line Items CLIN - 0001 Safety Shoes and boots for DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, OK for the period of performance of One Year from 19 September, 2014 to 18 September, 2015 in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS-Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. 1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number; (2) Solicitation number; (3) Price Quote (4) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, (5) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation) (6) Quotes submitted shall be clearly identified as source selection sensitive and therefore include a statement at the top or bottom of each page as follows: SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104 (7) Do not calculate past the second decimal point of cents. 2. Price quotes must be submitted via one of the following methods by 3:00PM ET, TBD Email to: contact@example.gov ; Attn: Michael Minto or Mail to: Defense Distribution Center, DDC-AB, ATTN: Michael Minto, 2001 Mission Drive Building 404, New Cumberland, PA 17070. PLEASE NOTE: ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED, EMAIL IS THE PERFERRED METHOD FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES. NOTE: All contractors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (SAM) Database to receive an award. Information on registration may be obtained by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the internet at WWW.SAM.GOV SOLICITATION PROVISIONS FAR 13-106-2 Evaluations of Quotations or Offers - Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106. Evaluation - Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable contractor. The following criteria shall be used to establish technical acceptability: Submission of descriptive literature which clearly indicates that the equipment quoted meets all the Salient characteristics as stated in the combined synopsis/solicitation. Copies of Web Pages are not acceptable for technical evaluation, you must submit technical characteristics. Any contractor who has submitted technically acceptable information will then have its quote evaluated for price. Technical information shall be evaluated for acceptability (only) on a pass/fail basis and will not be rated. Any offeror who has been determined acceptable (pass) on their technical information will then have its quote evaluated for price. 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(2), insert the following provision: Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2014) An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://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 ter...