USCG LARGE CUTTER CONNECTIVITY KU BAND EQUIPMENT

Amendment Two The purpose of this Amendment Two is to: 1) Extend the RFP closing by reopening the RFP Solicitation to all small business entities for an additional 4 days from 16 September to 20 September 2010. The RFP closing hereby is changed to12 PM, 20 September 2010 due to the following: Under Section E.7 Evaluation Criteria And Relevant Importance The following technical acceptability criteria have been revised for evaluation of proposals: 1: Technical Acceptability Under this factor, the Government will evaluate the Offeror's technical proposal for technical acceptability. In order for the Offeror's technical proposal to be evaluated as "technically acceptable", the proposal must: (b) Include written documentation certifying how the equipment was tested for compliance with military specifications only. Include self-certification that the proposed equipment meets the environmental standards as prescribed in the SOW. Proposals shall include the following as a minimum: - Self-Certification that the proposed equipment meets the SOW environmental requirements. Written documentation is no longer required as proof of meeting SOW environmental requirements. Environmental testing will be included in all First Article Government testing requirements - See Section B.6 - 52.209-4 First Article - Government Testing. - If the vendor self-certifies the equipment meets the military specifications and environmental standards (i.e. through the vendor's own lab or internal testing), the vendor shall provide dated copies of the written test plans, test procedures and test results for each test conducted as to compliance with only military specifications [MIL STD 461 E, Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference, (EMI) Characteristics of Sub-Systems and Equipment and MIL STD 464 A, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirement for Systems.] 2) Revised Section B.6 - 52.209-4 First Article - Government Testing which adds a fourth First Article system for environmental testing as provided in the SOW Section 5.1 and 5.2. 3) Revised Attachment II - SCC Large Cutter CLIN Structure - Pricing Spreadsheet and SF 1449 to add definitive estimated quantities per line item and add an additional first article system to Year One pricing under CLIN 00001. Amendment One The purpose of this Amendment One is to: 1) Extend the closing of the RFP Solicitation from 3 September to 7 September 2010, a 4 day extension of the RFP Solicitation closing. "It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure their offer is received (in total) by the proposal DUE DATE OF 7 September 2010 by 2PM Eastern Daylight Time. Offerors are hereby notified that if your proposal is not received by the date, time and location specified (see below) in this announcement, it will not be considered. All proposals shall be submitted in sufficient time to ensure it reaches the Contracting Officer prior to the deadline of 7 September 2010. Please note: the reliance of using regular mail or Federal Express may cause "inexcusable" delays due to the DHS mail delivery system." 2) Revise Attachment I - Statement of Work, Section 6.2 to read the following: 6.2 Administrative References. Contractors can obtain access to these documents by contacting the servicing Acquisitions Office. - DHS Management Directive 11042.1 - Safeguarding Sensitive But Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information - DHS Management Directive 140-01 - Information Technology Systems Security - DHS Sensitive Systems Handbook - DHS Form 11000-6 - Non-disclosure agreement - Homeland Security Enterprise Architecture (HLS EA). NOTE: THIS PUBLICATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO OFFERORS. IT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE WINNING CONTRACTOR POST AWARD. - HLS EA Technical Reference Model (TRM) Standards and Products Profile 3) Revised Attachment II - Final Revised Lg Cutter Ku-HW CLIN Structure - Pricing Spreading to include NTE Travel estimates and Section B.9 - Travel. A revised Attachment II - Final Revised Lg Cutter Ku-HW CLIN Structure - Pricing Spreadsheet is hereby incorporated to add NTE Travel Estimates for all five years of this IDIQ. 4) Incorporation of a Revised list of questions and answers - See Attachment III. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal commercial items or services 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation number HSCG79-10-R-T10000, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13, for Underway Cutter Connectivity upgrades for Large Cutters to include Ku Band terminal equipment for up to 76 U.S. Coast Guard cutters. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-40, Effective 22 April 2010. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 334220 and the business size standard is 750 employees. The proposed acquisition is 100% reserved for small businesses. Women owned, service disabled veteran owned small businesses, and disadvantaged small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. A five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract will be awarded to one (1) small business company. Individual Delivery Orders (DO) and Task Orders (TO) will be issued upon award of the IDIQ Contract as Firm-Fixed Price Delivery Orders or Task Orders. The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Statement of Work (SOW) is hereby attached as a separate document (Attachment 1) for all products/services to be provided under this requirement. Product or Service Description: The purpose of this contract is to obtain iDirect-based or equivalent Ku Band terminal equipment for up to 76 U.S. Coast Guard cutters in accordance with the SOW. This equipment will be used as part of a Ku band maritime data communications system. The contractor shall ship equipment to Coast Guard cutter installation sites. In general, installations will occur at cutter home ports. Section 2 of the SOW provides a representative listing of cutter home ports. All home ports are located within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii). The Ku band equipment shall have a two-year warranty. In addition, the contractor shall provide post-warranty repair/replacement service and shall provide and maintain an inventory of spare equipment. This effort includes a First Article Testing Requirement. PBX-UC RFP Document FAR PART 12 SECTION A: STANDARD FORM 1449 SECTION B: FIRM-FIXED PRICE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES B.1 FIRM-FIXED PRICE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: This contract schedule consists of line items priced on an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity basis. The contractor shall provide all equipment and services necessary to perform Delivery Orders and Task Orders throughout the Coast Guard in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). Minimum Dollar Guarantee and Maximum Contract Limitation The minimum guaranteed amount for this award is $50,000.00 Orders beyond the minimum will be determined by user needs. The Government has no obligation to issue delivery orders or task orders to the Contractor beyond the minimum guaranteed amount specified. The combined maximum cumulative dollar amount (ceiling) that may potentially be awarded to one Small Business Contractor is $9,905,000.00 million. The maximum aggregate dollar value of all delivery orders and task orders awarded to the Contractor cannot exceed the contract ceiling. The Contractor is not entitled to a DO or TO award, or any funds in excess of the minimum guarantee. See Attachment II - Firm-Fixed Price Supplies/Services CLIN Structure and Pricing Spreadsheet that shall be used for evaluation of contractor proposed pricing and shall be utilized in individual delivery orders and task orders after award of the ID/IQ contract. * Note: All Delivery Orders and Task Orders shall be issued on a Firm-Fixed Price basis. B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK. The Contractor shall perform work as discussed generally in section D (IDIQ SOW), and detailed work performed under each Delivery Order (DO) and Task Order (TO) issued. This contract is being entered into pursuant to FAR 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items/Services. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334220, Marine Radio Communication Equipment Manufacturer. B.3 PRICING In pricing task orders, the Contractor shall utilize the same or similar CLIN structure as provided in Attachment II. B.4 CONTRACT TYPE AND ORDERING B.4.A Contract Type This is an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity contract. The Contractor shall follow the procedures contained in Section C. using Attachment II - Firm-Fixed Price Supplies/Services CLIN Structure and Pricing Spreadsheet. Each Delivery Order and Task Order Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be identified as a Firm-Fixed-Price delivery order or task order. B.4.B Fixed Price Task Orders Each Fixed Price Delivery Order or Task Order issued shall be based on the CLIN Structure as outlined in Attachment II. The cumulative extended total of all items ordered and NTE Travel Other Direct Costs (ODC) if authorized by the government shall define the fixed price for the Delivery Order or Task Order, less any discounts. Travel and ODC, if applicable, may be estimated for each Delivery Order or Task Order. The payment schedule will be specified in each delivery order or task order. B.4 CONTRACT IDIQ MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VALUE The minimum and maximum values of this IDIQ contract are $50,000.00 and $9,905,000.00 Million respectively. B.5 ORDERING PERIOD: The total ordering period is 60 months from the date of contract award. B.5.A Year One Ordering Period CLINS 00001-00006: Year One Ordering Period is from date of award through 31 July, 2011. B.5.B Year Two Ordering Period CLINS 10001-10006: Year Two Ordering Period is 1 August, 2011 through 31 July, 2012. B.5.C Year Three Ordering Period CLINS 20001-20006: Year Three Ordering Period is 1 August, 2012 through 31 July, 2013. B.5.D Year Four Ordering Period CLINS 30001-30006: Year Four Ordering Period is 1 August, 2013 through 31 July, 2014. B.5.D Year Five Ordering Period CLINS 40001-40006: Year Five Ordering Period is 1 August, 2014 through 31 July, 2015. B.6 FIRST ARTICLE GOVERNMENT TESTING: 52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing (SEPT 1989) (a) The Contractor shall deliver _4_unit(s) of Item _0001AA within _30_ calendar days from the date of award to the Government for first article tests. The contractor shall deliver 1 system to: COMMANDER, TISCOM (tis-413) TISCOM MS 7300 U. S. Coast Guard 7323 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 20598-7300 Attention: Mr. Randy Robish (COTR) The COTR will provide shipping instructions for the second, third and fourth first-article systems within 30 days of contract award. Shipments will be directed to three of the homeports listed in the SOW. Shipping documentation for all four systems shall contain this contract number and the First Article Contract line Item number (CLIN). The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this solicitation. (b) Within 120 calendar days of receipt of the first article units, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first articles. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval. (c) If the system fails first article test and is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing at no cost to the government. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first articles to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests. (d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor may be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract. (e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor- (1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and (2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense. (f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates. (g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test. (h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver. B.7 TASK ORDER COMPLETION: All task orders issued under this IDIQ contract must be completed within two (2) years after the expiration of contract or the specified task order period of performance if a contract option is not exercised. B.8 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The primary place of performance will be the Contractor's facilities with visits to the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Building at 1900 Half Street and 2100 2nd Street, SW, Washington, DC and U.S. Coast Guard Telecommunications and Information Systems Command (TISCOM) at 7323 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA. The performance location of each Task Order will be specified at the time that the Task Order is issued. B.9 TRAVEL Contractor travel may be required to support this contract. All travel required by the Government in support of this contract will be reimbursed to the Contractor in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining COTR approval (electronic mail is acceptable) for all reimbursable travel at least five business days in advance of each travel event. The Not-To-Exceed Cost Reimbursable Travel estimate for the five year ordering period under this ID/IQ is estimated at $85,000.00. The annual NTE Travel estimates of $16,000 for year one, $16,480 for year two, $16,974 for year three, $17,484 for year four and $18,008 for year five are included for evaluation purposes only in Attachment II - Final Revised LG Cutter Ku-HW CLIN Structure - Pricing Spreadsheet. Other than detailed in Attachment II, offerors shall not propose travel costs. SECTION C: CONTRACT CLAUSES C.1 FAR Clause 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MARCH 2009) FAR Clause 52.212-4 is applicable to all Fixed Price and Fixed Price Performance Base Task Orders that are issued under this contract. (a) Inspection /Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or re-performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or re-performance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item. (b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g. use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract. (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties. (d) Disputes. This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract. (e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. (f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence. (g) Invoice. (1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. Electronic submission is authorized. An invoice must include-- (i) Name and address of the Contractor; (ii) Invoice date and number; (iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number; (iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered; (v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading; (vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered; (vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; (viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and (ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract. (x) Electronic Funds transfer (EFT) banking information. (A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract. (B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration), or applicable agency procedures. (C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT. (2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315. (h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings. (i) Payment. (1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract and in delivery orders issues under this contract. (2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and OMB prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315. (3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause. (4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made. (5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall- (i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the- (A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment); (B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable; (C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and (D) Contractor point of contact. (ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer. (6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in Section 611 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-563), which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid. (ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract. (iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if- (A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days; (B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or (C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2). (iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment. (v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates: (A) The date fixed under this contract. (B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination. (vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on- (A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor; (B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or (C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor. (vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and request instructions for disposition of the overpayment. (j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon: (1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or (2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination. (k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. (l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided. (m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience. (n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession. (o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract. (p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items. (q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract. (r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 3701, et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; 41 U.S.C. 51-58, Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; Section 1553 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 relating to whistleblower protections for contracts funded under that Act; and 49 U.S.C 40118, Fly American; 41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.. (s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving prece'dence in the following order: (1) the schedule of supplies/services; (2) the Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, and Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts paragraphs of this clause; (3) the clause at 52.212-5; (4) addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software; (5) solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation; (6) other paragraphs of this clause; (7) the Standard Form 1449; (8) other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and (9) the specification. (t) Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document. (2) (i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, "doing business as" name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of'name agreements in FAR subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to (A) change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification suffic...