N66001-24-Q-6286 - Brand Name Aerostat

RFQ No. N66001-24-Q-6286
Issue Date: 23 July 2024
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Template
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services
prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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
separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum to FAR
provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial
Services, which applies to this acquisition.
Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001-
24-Q-6286. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable
to this acquisition is 334511 - Aeronautical systems and instruments manufacturing and
the small business size standard is 1,350 employees. This procurement is a Small
Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business Concerns will be accepted
by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a non-Small Business Concern will
not be considered for award.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
The Government is seeking to acquire commercial off the shelf, brand name only Allsopp
Helikites, Ltd., Aerostat. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must
provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The Government will not consider
quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. Anticipated contract line items are as
follows:
CLIN
MANUFACTURER
DESCRIPTION
Part Number
QUANTITY
UNIT OF MEASURE
0001
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
Camera Payload attachment
CPATS
2
EACH
0002
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
1710 kg Dyneema Line 3 mm 7.1 g/m (300 m)
Line1710
600
EACH
0003
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
Barometric Auto Balloon -Cut-Down Device
BARO
2
EACH
0004
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
Sheaveblock
SHBL
4
EACH
0005
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
Pelicase for shipping and storage
PELIC
2
EACH
0006
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
15 ft Helibase milspec incl air inflator
HELB15
2
EACH
0007
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
34 m3 Skyhook Helikite w/6 mil balloon grey kite, white balloon, incl. webbing straps for
radar
SKyh34
2
EACH
0008
Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
Freight
-
shipping
LOT
The expected delivery date is no later than 6 weeks ARO After Receipt of Order (ARO).
The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the following
shipping address: San Diego, 92110 (full address will be disclosed at award).
OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this
solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation
represents the Lowest Price Technically
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Acceptable (LPTA) offer as defined in the "EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD" Section
below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed
below, if the response is "None" or "Not applicable," explicitly state and explain. The
Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-
responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and
submission to each of the following:
1. General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure
Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of
Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID,
Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA
contract number if some or all items proposed are on the GSA schedule. FAR provision
52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products
and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed
copy of this provision with offer.
2. Technical Documentation:
a. Technical Approach or Specifications: Offerors are encouraged to submit product
manufacturer specifications, pictures, brochures, or and other pertinent technical
information of the quoted brand name engines to facilitate the evaluation. The quote
must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical
Factor I below.
b. Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply
with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's
environmental impact and deliver community benefits through better selection and
improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR Part 23, sustainable
acquisition policies apply to both contracts for products and services that require the
delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the
following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed:
Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-
ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs.
c. Authorized Source Confirmation:
The following product certification statement below applies to all line items and each
offeror must submit supporting documentation, as needed:
To be considered for award, the offeror/contractor is required to submit documentation
confirming that they are an authorized source. An "Authorized Source" is defined as the
original manufacturer, a source with the express written authority of the original
manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.
3. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in
the "DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS" Section above to include the unit of issue, the
extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB
Destination shipping costs are included in the pricing.
4. Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship
and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in
the proposed purchase price.
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced,
technically acceptable offeror, who is registered in the System for Award Management
(SAM); however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all,
depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. A quote will be
considered non-responsive if technical acceptability is not met. Technical Acceptability is
defined in Factor I below.
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Factor I – Technical: The Government will evaluate the quote and verify if the following
specification requirements are met to include all information required for a complete
quote as defined in paragraph 2 above:
This requirement contains supplies that are Brand Name pursuant to FAR 11.105, Items
Peculiar to One Manufacturer. To be considered for award, the offeror is required to
certify that the product being offered is an original, new, and Trade Agreements Act
(TAA) compliant (reference 2(c) above) Allsopp Helikite products. The Government will
only accept the required brand name product as specified above.
Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair
and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-
fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes,
shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above as outlined in
paragraph 3 above.
Factor III – Past Performance: The Government will evaluate past performance,
beginning with the lowest priced quote, by reviewing sources that may include, but are
not limited to, information from Government personnel and information from sources
such as the offeror's Responsibility/Qualification (R/Q) documentation in System for
Award Management (SAM). The Government will consider supplier risk to assess the risk
of unsuccessful performance and supply chain risk using the past performance data in
the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to include quality, delivery, and other
contractor performance information.
DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award
Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at
https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered
CAGE and DUNS Codes.
Page Limitations: Ensure to stay within the page limitations as follows: None
Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF or Excel format; and text
shall be formatted on an 8 ½ by 11 inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font.
Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received
before 31 July 2024 1500 Pacific Time. Questions must be uploaded on the NAVWAR
e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.DC3N.navy.mil, under NIWC
Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-24-Q-6286. Include RFQ# N66001-24-Q-6286 on
all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government.
RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on 1 August 2024 1500
Pacific Time. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at
https://e-commerce.DC3N.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-
24-Q-6286. E-mail quotes or offers will not be accepted and late quotes will not be
accepted.
NAVWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the
NAVWAR Paperless Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or ebusiness.navwar.fct@navy.mil.
Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Name of
Zachary Pilkington at zachary.t.pilkington.civ@us.navy.mil. Reference RFQ# N66001-24-
Q-6286 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition.
RFQ ATTACHMENTS
1. C1.5 Attachment (00) RFQ (Final)
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2. C1.5 Attachment (01) FAR & DFARS Reps And Certs 2023-04-05
3. C1.5 Attachment (02) JNCP (Redacted)
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal
Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 dated 22 May 2024 and Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change Number 05/30/2024. It is the responsibility of
the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The FAR
provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at
https://acquistion.gov/far/ and https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars.
The following FAR and DFARS Provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this
acquisition:
52.204-7, System for Award Management
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation
52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and
Disclosures
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or
Services—Representation
252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications
Equipment or Services—Representation
252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System
252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk
System in Past Performance Evaluations
252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate
252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
252.225-7059, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur
Autonomous Region–Representation.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or
Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this
acquisition and includes the following clauses by reference:
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application
52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors
Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management
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The following FAR and DFARS Clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this
acquisition:
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code
52.212-4 , Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications
Equipment or Service
252.204-7022, Expediting Contract Closeout
252.211-7008, Use of Government- Assigned Serial Numbers
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
252.225-7060, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur
Autonomous Region
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items
252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic
The following FAR and DFARS Provisions and Clauses, incorporated by full text, apply to
this acquisition:
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):
The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses).
(End of clause)
52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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/browse/index/far (FAR provisions and deviations) and
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS provisions)
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(End of provision)
52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR
Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition
of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the
addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
(End of clause)
252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2022)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-
Automatic identification device means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to
retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.
Concatenated unique item identifier means--
(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of
the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise
identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or
(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking
together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code;
enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the
original part, lot, or batch number.
Data Matrix means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or,
in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the
Error Checking and Correction 200
(ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization
(ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.
Data qualifier means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately
precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that
follows.
DoD recognized unique identification equivalent means a unique identification method
that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique
identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-
id.html.
DoD item unique identification means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with
unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item
from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise
identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise
identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or
batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the
data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the
serial number.
Enterprise means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning
unique item identifiers to items.
Enterprise identifier means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an
issuing agency.
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Government's unit acquisition cost means--
(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the
contract at the time of delivery;
(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's
estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and
(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated
fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.
Issuing agency means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique
identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for
ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.
Issuing agency code means a code that designates the registration (or controlling)
authority for the enterprise identifier.
Item means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of
subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.
Lot or batch number means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a
designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were
manufactured under identical conditions.
Machine-readable means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar
codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.
Original part number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the
enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and
interface.
Parent item means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has
an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification
equivalent.
Serial number within the enterprise identifier means a combination of numbers, letters,
or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of
that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the
enterprise.
Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number means a combination of numbers or
letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that
item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.
Serialization within the enterprise identifier means each item produced is assigned a
serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and
is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within
the enterprise identifier.
Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number means each item of a particular part,
lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch
number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within
the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.
Type designation means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the
Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a
convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to
indicate modifications and changes thereto.
Unique item identifier means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally
unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a
DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.
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Unique item identifier type means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely
identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types
is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.
(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line
item.
(c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the
following:
(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more,
except for the following line items:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contract line, subline, or exhibit
line item No. Item description
------------------------------------------------------------------------
N/A
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are
identified in the Schedule or the following table:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contract line, subline, or exhibit
line item No. Item description
------------------------------------------------------------------------
N/A
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert ``See Schedule'' in this table.)
(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with
warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed
nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ----.
(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that
have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition
Program as specified in Attachment Number ----.
(v) Any item not included in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or
(iv) of this clause for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for
traceability.
(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination
shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique
Identification Registry by the contractor.
(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item
using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International
Standard 16022, Information
technology--International symbology specification--Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix
specification.
(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure
that--
(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are
encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the
following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:
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(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard
15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information
Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance
and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.
(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard
15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information
Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers
and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and
Application Identifier Standard.
(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International
Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support
Data Dictionary; and
(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer
structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format
Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information
Technology-Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.
(5) Unique item identifier.
(i) The Contractor shall--
(A) Determine whether to--
(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;
(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or
(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification
Number); and
(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial
number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the
part, lot, or batch number only: Original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring
marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-
130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;
(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified
items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for
Shipment and Storage, latest version; and
(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and
packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor
shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been
programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest
version.
(ii) The issuing agency code--
(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and
(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.
(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii),
or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)
(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and
Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the
time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following
information:
(1) Unique item identifier.
(2) Unique item identifier type.
(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).
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(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).
(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).
(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).
(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).
(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).
(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).
(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.
(11) Unit of measure.
(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.
(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.
(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.
(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD unique item
identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, the Contractor shall report as part
of, or associated with, the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere
in this contract, the following information:
(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that
contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.
(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.
(3) Unique item identifier type.**
(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**
(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**
(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**
(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**
(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part
number).**
(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is
used).**
(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**
(11) Description.
** Once per item.
(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this
clause as follows:
(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area
WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not
required by this contract, and the
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contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at
http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.
(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods--
(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;
(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at
http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/; or
(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) ----,
Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD
Form 1423.
(g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract any items for which item
unique identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the
Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable
subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial items.
(End of clause)
H-3 LIMITED RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION
(a) Definition.
"Confidential Business Information," (information) as used in this text, is defined as all
forms and types of financial, business, economic or other types of information other than
technical data or computer software/computer software documentation, whether tangible
or intangible, and whether or how stored, compiled, or memorialized physically,
electronically, graphically, photographically, or in writing if -- (1) the owner thereof has
taken reasonable measures to keep and protect such information, and (2) the
information derives independent economic value, actual or potential from not being
generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable through proper means by, the
public. Information does not include technical data, as that term is defined in DFARS
252.227-7013(a)(14), 252.227-7015(a)(4), and 252.227-7018(a)(19). Similarly,
information does not include computer software/computer software documentation, as
those terms are defined in DFARS 252.227-7014(a)(4) and 252.227-7018(a)(4).
(b) The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) may release to
individuals employed by NAVWAR support contractors and their subcontractors.
Information submitted by the contractor or its subcontractors pursuant to the provisions
of this contract. Information that would ordinarily be entitled to confidential treatment
may be included in the information released to these individuals. Accordingly, by
submission of a proposal or execution of this contract, the offeror or contractor and its
subcontractors consent to a limited release of its information, but only for purposes as
described in paragraph (c) of this text.
(c) Circumstances where NAVWAR may release the contractor's or subcontractors'
information include the following:
(1) To other NAVWAR contractors and subcontractors, and their employees tasked with
assisting NAVWAR in handling and processing information and documents in the
administration of NAVWAR contracts, such as file room management and contract
closeout; and,
(2) To NAVWAR contractors and subcontractors, and their employees tasked with
assisting NAVWAR in accounting support services, including access to cost-
reimbursement vouchers.
(d) NAVWAR recognizes its obligation to protect the contractor and its subcontractors
from competitive harm that could result from the release of such information. NAVWAR
will permit the limited release of information under paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) only
under the following conditions:
(1) NAVWAR determines that access is required by other NAVWAR contractors and their
subcontractors to perform the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2);
(2) Access to information is restricted to individuals with a bona fide need to possess;
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(3) Contractors and their subcontractors having access to information have agreed under
their contract or a separate corporate non-disclosure agreement to provide the same
level of protection to the information that would be provided by NAVWAR employees.
Such contract terms or separate corporate non-disclosure agreement shall require the
contractors and subcontractors to train their employees on how to properly handle the
information to which they will have access, and to have their employees sign company
non-disclosure agreements certifying that they understand the sensitive nature of the
information and that unauthorized use of the information could expose their company to
significant liability. Copies of such employee non-disclosure agreements shall be provided
to the Government; and
(4) NAVWAR contractors and their subcontractors performing the tasks described in
paragraphs (c)(1) or (c)(2) have agreed under their contract or a separate non-
disclosure agreement to not use the information for any purpose other than performing
the tasks described in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2).
(e) NAVWAR's responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act are not affected by
this text.
(f) The contractor agrees to include, and require inclusion of, this text in all subcontracts
at any tier that requires the furnishing of information.