Inductively Coupled Plasma?Mass Spectrometer (ICP?MS)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 (as of 2020-07), as supplemented with additional information included in this n... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 (as of 2020-07), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation number is 12905B20Q04302020A is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS CLIN 0001 - 1 each - Inductively Coupled Plasma?Mass Spectrometer (ICP?MS) instrument CLIN 0002 - 1 each - Dell Windows 10 ICP-MS System Controller CLIN 0003 - 1 each - NexION Cell Solution Kit CLIN 0004 - 1 each - ICP-MS Chiller Coolant Mix 1L CLIN 0005 - 1 each - NexION Operator Training CLIN 0006 - 36 each - Ext Wty+1PM Nexion 2000P CLIN 0007 - 36 each - Ext Wty+1PM-CHILLER-1HP 230V/60HZ TP QUIET CLIN 0008 - 1 each - WhisperCool 1 HP Chiller 208-230 V 60 Hz Description of Requirement: The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Western Human Nutrition Research Center a research unit of the Pacific West Area located in Davis, CA. has a requirement for a Inductively Coupled Plasma?Mass Spectrometer (ICP?MS) that must be compatible with existing Elemental Scientific Inc. Auto sampler Model SC-4DXS. Minimum Technical Specification Requirements: 1 each - Inductively Coupled Plasma?Mass Spectrometer (ICP?MS) instrument: NexION 2000 ICP-MS P Configuration (Brand name or Equal) SMARTintroTM high-throughput/high-matrix sample-introduction module with a FAST valve and integrated All Matrix Solution for faster samples uptake and washout as well as the ability to handle high dissolved solids High matrix with AMS – using argon for greater than 100x dilutions to minimize matrix suppression and reduce deposition on cones when running samples with high total dissolved solids High throughput/high matrix with AMS and SC-FAST – double or triple samples throughput with no loss of detection limits High purity with SilQ quartz or HF resistance – two sample introduction solution for the ultimate detection limits Can handle high concentrations of DMSO, a reagent used in cell culture research, which is also expected to be anlayzed Extended dynamic range capabilities to detect high- and low-level elements in a single run (ppq detection limits; sub-ppt levels for critical elements, e.g. Na, K, Ca, Fe) Best-in-class nanoparticle detection capabilities Additional product features required: 3 quadrupoles, 3 gas channels, and 3 modes (standard, collision, reaction) of operation for better interference removal, delivering better detection limits and improved data accuracy Fast data acquisition (100,000 point/sec) to handle any particle size. The maintenance requirements for ACP-MS: Solid-state RF generator with LumiCoilTM technology – ICP-MS RF coil that requires no maintenance or cooling. Triple cone interface with quadrupole ion deflector, delivering no maintenance beyond the cones SyngistixTM software Intuitive interface that mirrors the workflow, with left-to-right, icon-based navigation. Cross-platform solution, easing the transition from technique to technique (AA, ICP, or ICP-MS) Built-in RadianTM remote monitoring service with Syngistix for ICP-MS software v 2.3 or higher – provides real-time monitoring of system’s diagnostic parameters. Instrument that can be handle any sample matrix, interference, and particle size. Small footprint: W32 x D27 x H29.5 inches Specifications: Detection limits: Element Detection Limits ng/L = ppt 9Be < 0.5 56Fe < 1.5 (reaction mode with ammonia) 59Co < 0.5 115In < 0.25 238U < 0.25 Sensitivity: Element Sensitivity Mcps/mg/L 9Be > 6 115In > 100 238U > 80 Oxide and Doubly-charged species: CeO+/Ce+ < 0.025 Ce++/Ce+ < 0.03 Background Signal, Mass 220 < 1 cps Short-term precision < 3 % RSD Long-term stability < 4 % RSD over 4 hours Isotope-ratio precision < 0.8 % RSD (or within factor of 2 of the counting statistics limit) Mass calibration stability < 0.05 amu over 8 hours continuous operation Quadrupole peak hop (slew) speed 1.6M amu/sec Quadrupole scan speed 1-285 amu Abundance sensitivity, measured at 238U Better than 1.0x106 at low mass side of peak Better than 1.0x107 at high mass side of peak Detector linear range < 0.1 cps to > 109 cps = over 10 orders of magnitude of linear dynamic range in a single continuous scan Transient data acquisition speed > 3000 temporal data points/sec maximum Additional Required Items: (Brand name or their Equivalence) 1 each - Dell Windows 10 ICP-MS System Controller 1 each - NexION Cell Solution Kit 1 each - ICP-MS Chiller Coolant Mix 1L 1 each - NexION Operator Trainining Fundamentals of instrument How to use and maintain instrument System overview Basic principles Setup and sample analysis Software operations Data acquisition 36 each - Ext Wty+1PM Nexion 2000P 36 each - Ext Wty+1PM-CHILLER-1HP 230V/60HZ TP QUIET 1 each - WhisperCool 1 HP Chiller 208-230 V 60 Hz 1HP WhisperCool# Chiller Cooling Capacity @ 20C: 2650 watts on 50Hz; 2900 watts on 60Hz Pump Flow: 3.5 gpm / 13.2 lpm Pump Pressure (adjustable): 90 psi maximum / 6.9 bar maximum (preset at 55 psi) Microprocessor-based temperature controller Large, easy to read digital temperature display (°C or °F) Cool Command# modulated refrigeration system for enhanced temperature stability and extended compressor life Chiller is designed for indoor installation in ambient temperatures between 5° and 30°C (41° and 86°F); relative humidity should not exceed 80% (non-condensing) Sound measurement @ 1 meter away: 65dBA (full load) / 62dBA (no load) Electrical Requirements: 50Hz: 240V / 1PH / 12.2 Amps Electrical Requirements: 60Hz: 208-230V/ 1PH / 12.2 Amps Dimensions: 27.6# L x 14.5# W x 22.6# H / 70.2cm L x 36.8cm W x 57.5cm H Manufacturer’s Warranty: 2 years parts & labor Delivery Date: October 15, 2020. Place of Delivery: USDA ARS PWA WHNRC 430 West Health Sciences Drive One Shields Avenue, UC Davis Davis, CA. 95616 FOB Point: FOB Destination (shipping included). Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available. Evaluation and Award: The government expects to achieve best value and will award a firm-fixed-price contract from the selection of the technically acceptable quotation with the lowest evaluated price. Therefore, the government will select the lowest priced offer meeting or exceeding all technical specifications (including delivery date) that is responsive to the terms and conditions outlined in this solicitation. Questions: Interested Offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered. Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to Jeffery.ridenour@usda.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Quotation Submission: Offerors shall provide a firm-fixed-price quote to Jeffery Ridenour, Contract Specialist, at Jeffery.Ridenour@usda.gov no later than August 18, 2020, 11:00am Central Daylight Time. Offerors are encouraged to provide discounts in their pricing. All Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions. The government expects to achieve best value from the selection of the technically acceptable quotation with the lowest evaluated price. Therefore, the government will select the lowest priced offer meeting or exceeding all technical specifications (including delivery date) that is responsive to the terms and conditions outlined in this solicitation. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of a quote pursuant to FAR 4.1102. Offerors can register at: www.sam.gov USDA-ARS is Tax Exempt. Tax Exemption Certificate: 720564834F COMMERICAL ITEM CONTRACT CLAUSES/PROVISIONS FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items. (AUG 2020) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 89(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) __ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (5) [Reserved]. __ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313). __ (10) [Reserved]. __ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3. __ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (i) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4. __ (13) [Reserved] __ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6 (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6 . __ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7. __ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9. __ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9 __ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13. __ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). X (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (May 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28. __ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)). __ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2020) (E.O. 13126). X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). X (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222–26. __ (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)(38 U.S.C. 4212). (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222–35. __ (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222–36. __ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). X (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. __ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. X (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). __ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513). __ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). __ (47)(i) 52.224–3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224–3. X (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Jul 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. __ (ii) Alternate II (Jul 2020) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jul 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). __ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020). __ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (61) 52.239–1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (62) 52.242–5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)). __ (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. __ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015). __ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). __ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 20204) (42 U.S.C. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause— (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). (v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). (vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246). (viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). (x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). (B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. (xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause)
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