STEM Classroom Furniture

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation F2E3RM0324AW01is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement will be issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. This requirement is for a Small Business set-aside. The anticipated award will be a firm-fixed-price contract, the award will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer received. The solicitation shall incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02, 23 September 2020. Provisions and clauses may be obtained via internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337214. The small business size standard for this code is 1,000 employees. CLIN 0001: 4 EA. PN: MCPS-HSQ Embark 42" Square Makerspace Table w/ HPL Top, Gray Elm Laminate, Blue Edge (OR EQUAL) 4 EA. PN: MCPS-HGT Embark Rectangle Makerspace Table w/ HPL Top, Gray Elm Laminate, Blue Edge (OR EQUAL) 4 EA. PN: MCPS-TPGT Embark Pegboard Side Panels, Square Shelves, Blue Color (OR EQUAL) 4 EA. PN: MCPS-TPGT Embark Pegboard Side Panels, Rectangle Shelves, Blue Color (OR EQUAL) 1 EA. PN: MCPS-NSDA 15"Wx26"H Embark Storage w/ (5) 3"H Totes, with doors, Blue Color (OR EQUAL) 2 EA. PN: MCPS-NSDD 15"Wx26"H Embark Storage w/ 2-Shelves, with doors, Blue Color (OR EQUAL) 1 EA. PN: DRB-PM Clamp Mount Power Module for Rampart Robotics Workbenches (OR EQUAL) 1 EA. PN: DRB-37V 72"W Rampart Robotics Workbench with VEX Logo (OR EQUAL) 18 EA. PN: FFS-23 Flex Flow Stacker Chair, Light Gray Color (OR EQUAL) 1 EA. PN: DRB-54V Rampart Robotics Combo Storage Cabinet with VEX Logo (OR EQUAL) 1 EA. PN: MMSP-WS Winsome Mobile Teacher Station, Blue Color (OR EQUAL) 2 EA. PN: MKR-CW Envision Robotics Containment Wall (OR EQUAL) PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.204-7 - System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-17 - Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-18 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-19 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) FAR 52.204-20 - Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-22 - Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) FAR 52.204-25 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) FAR 52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) FAR 52.209-11 - Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) FAR 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation of Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2021) FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Nov 2020) FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (June 2003) FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) FAR 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020) FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) FAR 52.223-22 - Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals'Representation (Dec 2016) FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) FAR 52.225-25 - Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran'Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) FAR 52.232-39 - Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) FAR 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) FAR 52.233-1 - Disputes (May 2014) FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.249-1 - Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form)(Apr 1984) The following DFARS provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002 - Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 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 (Apr 1992) DFARS 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 2017) DFARS 252.225-7048 - Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Request and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232.7010 - Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS 252.244-7000 - Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Oct 2020) FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2020) Addendum: This document and any applicable attachments must be returned to the following Government Points of Contact by email: Contract Administrator: Contracting officer: Gage Garfin, SrA, USAF Telephone: (575) 572-0070 Email: gage.garfin@us.af.mil Robert Widdoss Telephone: (575) 572-3575 Email: robert.widdoss.1@us.af.mil All quotes must be marked with RFQ number and title as well as the following information; Quotes submitted shall contain the following information: Solicitation Number; Time Specified for Receipt of Offers; Expiration of Quotation; Name; Address; Telephone number of offeror; Terms of available warranties; Price, including delivery cost included unless specified otherwise; Payment terms, Any discount terms, volume discounts; F.O.B. destination, Expected delivery date, CAGE code, DUNS number, and acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments; Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount. Offerors that fail to furnish the required information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration; Delivery cost must be included in the total price unless stated otherwise in the CLIN structure; All price quotations must be firm and state any expiration dates if applicable; RFQ submission must be in accordance with the solicitation; Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award (Ref. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration); CAGE Code/ DUNS information can be found by contacting the Small Business Administration at www.sba.gov or System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. Delivery time from receipt of our purchase order to receipt of your shipment must be provided; this time frame will be a condition of any purchase order made; Warranty information must be provided; Questions concerning this notice should be submitted to the Points of contact as indicated in this announcement. If possible please state that the quotation will expire April 9 2021. Questions in regards to this solicitation are due no later than 1200 (12:00 p.m.) MT by 5 February 2021. Response Time- Request for Quotation will be accepted at the 49th Contracting Squadron by email to all point of contacts listed above not later than 1200 (12:00 p.m.) MT on 9 February 2021. FAR 52.204-23-Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. As prescribed in 4.2004, insert the following clause: Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Covered article means any hardware, software, or service that-- (1) Is developed or provided by a covered entity; (2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a covered entity; or (3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a covered entity. Covered entity means-- (1) Kaspersky Lab; (2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab; (3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or (4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership. (b) Prohibition. Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits Government use of any covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from-- (1) Providing any covered article that the Government will use on or after October 1, 2018; and (2) Using any covered article on or after October 1, 2018, in the development of data or deliverables first produced in the performance of the contract. (c) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies a covered article provided to the Government during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or any other source, the Contractor shall report, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or, in the case of the Department of Defense, to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil/. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil/. (2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause: (i) Within 1 business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; brand; model number (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. (ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the report pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of a covered article, any reasons that led to the use or submission of the covered article, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered articles. (d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items. (End of clause) FAR 52.204-24 - Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision: Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services'Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3. (a) Definitions. As used in this provision'Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (b) Prohibition.(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to (i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or (ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. (2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to (i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or (ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. (c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services". (d) Representation. The Offeror represents that (1) It ? will, ? will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and (2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that'It ? does, ? does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. (e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: (i) For covered equipment (A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known); (B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and (C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. (ii) For covered services (A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or (B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. (2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: (i) For covered equipment (A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known); (B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and (C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. (ii) For covered services (A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or (B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. (End of provision) FAR 52.204-26 - Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) As prescribed in 4.2105(c), insert the following provision: Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services". (c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it ? does, ? does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument. (2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it ? does, ? does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. (End of provision) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. (Jun 2020) (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) The government will award a contract resulting from the solicititation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: lowest price, technically acceptable. DFARS 252.232-7006, WAWF Payment Instructions (DEC 2018) 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. 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. WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site. 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/ WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol. WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract. Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s). Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer. N/A 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 F87700 Issue By DoDAAC FA4801 Admin DoDAAC FA4801 Inspect By DoDAAC F2E3RM Ship To Code F2E3RM Ship From Code Mark For Code Service Approver (DoDAAC) Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) Accept at Other DoDAAC LPO DoDAAC DCAA Auditor DoDAAC Other DoDAAC(s) 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. 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. WAWF point of contact. Buyer: gage.garfin@us.af.mil Contracting Officer: robert.widdoss.1@us.af.mil The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact. See Buyer Above For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988. (End of clause) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Oct 2019) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman: David E. Jones, Deputy Director AFICA/KT 2035 First Street West, STE 1 JBSA Randolph TX 78150-4304 Phone: 210-652-1722 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Name: Title: Phone: Email: Date: CAGE Code: DUNS: Signature