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Brief Description-AMENDMENT 0001 NIST 1333ND21QNB640525 REQUIREMENTS: Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System with Maintenance Agreements The following Amendment 0001 is issued to 1.) pub... Brief Description-AMENDMENT 0001 NIST 1333ND21QNB640525 REQUIREMENTS: Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System with Maintenance Agreements The following Amendment 0001 is issued to 1.) publish Questions submitted by Vendors and the responses; 2.) revise specifications within the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation as a result of the questions; 3.) remove the Total Small Business Set-aside selected in error when drafted and 4.) provide an extension for the submission of quotes. Please see the attachments for Amendment 0001. Questions 1. In Specifications, hardware, CLIN 0001 description you mention that “A Vector network analyzer, based QCM …” is needed. a. Could you please clarify why only this type of QCM analyzer is accepted? A Vector Network Anaylzer (VNA) was initially specified because it is generally accepted that VNA instruments offer superior performance in terms of both sensitivity and drift in comparison to conventional exponential decay (QCM-D) instruments. However, upon further consideration, NIST realizes this is a generalization and not a specification. The VNA is not critical to our needs. b. Do you accept QCM analyzer based on non VNA based operation? NIST will consider a non VNA based QCM analyzer if it meets all performance specifications. 2. In the same paragraph, you mention: “..ability to track primary resonance frequency plus at least 5 overtones over a frequency range of 4 to 160 MHz… “ a. Please clarify why do you need up to 160MHz range if the 5 overtones of a 5MHz crystal is only 55MHz ? The primary specifications for this procurement are written around the use of a standard 1 inch, AT torsional cut crystal that operates at 5 MHz. The inquirer is correct in observing that the 5 overtones of this 5 MHz crystal would only require a frequency range of 55 MHz. However, the ability to measure frequencies over a much wider range gives NIST the flexibility of also using much thinner, higher sensitivity crystals that have a higher resonant frequency. This will give NIST flexibility in using the system for a wider range of experiments than described in the introductory paragraph of the Statement of Requirements of this combined synopsis -solicitation. b. Do you accept the quote if the frequency range is up to 65MHz which allows to measure 6 overtones (3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th ) ? NIST will consider an instrument with the frequency range noted above if it meets all other performance specifications. 3. In CLIN0003 description you mention that the QCM cell should be temperature controlled but we do not find temperature specification. The first sentence of CLIN 0003 states “A QCM measurement cell capable of providing all of the temperature control and gas handling capabilities of CLIN 0002.” This includes the temperature specification. CLIN 0003 should meet the same temperature specifications as CLIN 0002. 4. In the Statement of requirements its written that. “ The QCM wafers/substrates will be coated with uniform films of PEI with thickness in the range of 5nm to 5mm. “ Do you accept an offer if the QCM analyzer can measure QCM crystals which has a total thickness ( crystal + coating ) about 0.5 mm ? There was a font conversion error in the Statement of Requirements. The thickness range of relevant PEI films that are of interest to NIST is 5 nanometers to 5 micrometers. The Statement of Requirements has been clarified/corrected in the solicitation amendment. 5. In Specifications, hardware , CLIN 0001 description you mention that “ A Vector network analyzer, based QCM …” is needed. In the same paragraph its written “Data acquisition rate of at least 200 datapoints per second ” should be fulfilled. According to our knowledge, VNA based systems can fulfil about ~1 datapoint /second data acquisition rate. Do you accept an offer for a VNA based QCM analyzer with a data acquisition rate in the range of ~1 datapoint /second or do you accept an offer for a non-VNA based system with 200 datapoints per second data acquisition rate? In response to question 1, the requirement for providing only a VNA-based QCM analyzer has been relaxed. NIST will consider any QCM analyzer that meets the performance specifications as detailed in the Statement of Requirements. The submission deadline for quotes is changed from September 3, 2021 to September 8, 2021 ***The due date and time for receipt of quotations is September 8, 2021 no later than 4:00PM EST. Only information received on or before the due date and time for receipt of quotations will be considered for award. Any quotation, or part thereof received after the due date and time for receipt of quotations, will be deemed late and not considered for award. This ends Amendment 0001 for NIST 1333ND21QNB640525 ******************************************************* SAM.GOV CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCEMENT: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION ACTION CODE: CLASSIFICATION CODE: 66(30) – INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SUBJECT: – Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System with Maintenance Agreements SOLICITATION NO.: 1333ND21QNB640525 RESPONSE DATE: September 3, 2021 CONTACT POINT: Harry Brubaker, Contract Specialist; 301-975-8330 (T) Randy Schroyer, Contracting Officer; 301-975-6314 (T) THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. FAR PART 13 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES ARE UTILIZED IN THIS PROCUREMENT. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-07 published 11 Aug 2021. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This acquisition is unrestricted, and all interested Offerors may submit a firm fixed-price quotation in accordance with the specifications included herein and inclusive of F.O.B Destination shipping. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to issue a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) purchase order to acquire one (1) Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System with the capability to locking in onto the resonance frequencies of a standard AT-cut quartz crystal sensor with wrap around electrodes IAW the Statement of Requirements (SoR) incorporated in this Solicitation. All equipment must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Responsible quoters shall provide a quotation which includes all the following line items: CLIN 0001: Quantity 1 EACH - Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) Analyzer. OPTION CLIN 0001a: Quantity 1 EACH - Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) Analyzer. CLIN 0002: Quantity 1 EACH - Temperature Controlled QCM Cell with Gas Handling Capabilities OPTION CLIN 0002a: Quantity 1 EACH - Temperature Controlled QCM Cell with Gas Handling Capabilities CLIN 0003: Quantity 1 EACH - Temperature Controlled QCM Cell with Gas Handling Capabilities and Optical Windows for PM-IRRAS Measurements OPTION CLIN 0004: Quantity 1 YEAR - Full Service and Maintenance Plan for Year 2 including software updates; to be invoiced quarterly, in arrears. OPTION CLIN 0005: Quantity 1 YEAR - Full Service and Maintenance Plan for Year 3 including software updates; to be invoiced quarterly, in arrears. STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System The Functional Polymers Group in the Material Measurement Laboratory at NIST develops measurement methods that help to facilitate the use of polymeric materials in commercial technologies. Through this procurement NIST seeks to procure a Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) system to study the adsorption and desorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into and out of thin polymer films as a combined function of both relative humidity and temperature. The QCM platform will be used to sense the resulting changes in mass as CO2 and water vapor diffuse into and out of polymeric sorbent film coated on the QCM substrate. NIST will provide the gas handling system to supply controllable mixtures of pure dry air, dry air containing 450 ppm CO2, and air saturated to 95% relative humidity to the chamber of the QCM measurement chamber. The QCM wafers / substrates will be coated with uniform films of polyethylenimine (PEI) with thicknesses in the range of 5 nanometers to 5 micrometers. The QCM system should be capable of performing time dependent sorption isotherms upon switching between different combinations of the three gases over a range of temperatures. Through this procurement NIST seeks to acquire both a stand-alone QCM system to measure mass changes in the PEI films as a function temperature as well as a customized QCM chamber that can be integrated, with full temperature control, into NISTs existing Polarization Modulated Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectrometer (PM-IRRAS) instrument (Thermo, Nicolet 6700) in order to enable simultaneous QCM and PM-IRRAS measurements on the same sample. SPECIFICATIONS Hardware CLIN 0001 Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) Analyzer A QCM operating module that is capable of locking in onto the resonance frequency of a standard 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter AT-cut quartz crystal sensor with wrap around electrodes (Infinicon 149270-1 or equivalent), stably driving at the resonant frequency for extended periods of time (hours) with low frequency drift (less than 1Hz/hr.), and then tracking changes in the frequency as a function of mass change on the sensor and temperature. The critical specifications for the QCM Analyzer include: Ability to operate in both the standard QCM (frequency shift only) and QCM-D modes to track both frequency shifts and the dissipation factor (D) Ability to identify and lock-into the 5 MHz (uncoated) frequency of a standard 1-inch diameter AT-cut quartz crystal Ability to track primary resonance frequency plus at least 5 overtones over a frequency range of 4 to 160 MHz, with a frequency resolution of 0.1 Hz and accuracy of +/- 0.5 Hz Long term frequency drift less 1 Hz/hr Data acquisition rate of at least 200 datapoints per second Mass sensitivity in air of 10 pg/cm2 Dissipation sensitivity in air better than 1 x 10-9 A Windows based computer to control the operation of the QCM Analyzer Integration with the data analysis and temperature control software OPTION CLIN 0001a Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) Analyzer- The option to purchase a second Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) Analyzer with the same specifications stated under CLIN 0001. CLIN 0002 Temperature Controlled QCM Cell with Gas Handling Capabilities A QCM measurement cell compatible with standard 1inch (25.4 mm) diameter AT-cut quartz crystal sensor with wrap around electrodes that is compatible with CLIN 0001 QCM Analyzer. In addition to performing standard QCM and QCM-D measurements, the QCM measurement cell must also be integrated with thermal control of the QCM wafer and gas handling inlet and outlet ports through which different flow gases (i.e., dry air, dry air containing 450 ppm CO2, and air containing 95% relative humidity) can be plumbed. The Contractor is not responsible for providing the gas mixing or handling equipment. The Contractor is also not responsible for ensuring the composition or relative humidity of the gas once it enters the QCM chamber. The Contractor is only responsible for regulating the temperature of the QCM wafer. In addition to the QCM performance criteria described above, critical specifications include: Thermal control of QCM wafer from 25 to 140 C Temperature stability of at least +/- 0.1 C At least one gas inlet port to the chamber with a stainless-steel female Leur Lock connector to expose the QCM sample to gases At least one gas outlet port to the chamber with a stainless-steel female Leur Lock connector to vent the incoming gases after these are exposed to the QCM sample Hermetic seals that prevent the unwanted escape of gases from the chamber through pathways other than the outlet port A Windows based computer shall be integrated into the system to control the operation of the QCM cell that is integrated with the QCM Analyzer. OPTION CLIN 0002a Temperature Controlled QCM Cell with Gas Handling Capabilities The option to purchase a second Temperature Controlled QCM Cell with Gas Handling Capabilities with the same specifications stated under CLIN 0002. CLIN 0003 Temperature Controlled QCM Cell with Gas Handling Capabilities and Optical Windows for PM-IRRAS Measurements A QCM measurement cell capable of providing all of the temperature control and gas handling capabilities of CLIN 0002, but also provide optical windows to perform in-situ PM-IRRAS measurements directly on the QCM crystal simultaneously while the mass change measurements are being performed. NIST’s PM-IRRAS spectrometer (Thermo, Nicolet 6700) operates with a beam in the range of 1,000 to 11,000 cm-1. The Contractor shall not be responsible for providing the PM-IRRAS or installing the measurement cell onto NIST’s PM-IRRAS. The Contractor’s measurement cell provided shall be compatible with the NIST PM-IRRAS (See Attachment PM-IRRAS spacing QCM.pdf). For informational purposes, the PM-IRRAS sample chamber is mounted vertically, in contrast to standard QCM cells that are normally horizontal. The integration of this measurement cell shall not interfere with the performance specifications described in CLINs 0001-0002. The additional critical specifications for CLIN 0003 include: The incorporation of IR transparent ZnSe windows that allow IR beam to pass into the chamber, reflect off the substrate, and pass into an external detector. Full optical access of the IR beam, no less than 5 mm in diameter and no greater than 10 mm, to the QCM wafer with incident and reflected beams that 70 degree to the normal of the QCM wafer substrate ZnSe windows engineered so that the incident and reflected beams transmit through the windows at normal incidence Coatings or anodization of the interior components of the chamber that absorb incident IR The cell shall be mounted on a standard x-y rotation stage (e.g., https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=3696 or equivalent) combined with an L bracket so that the orientation of the QCM wafer is vertical The cell shall fit inside a volume of space that is 4 inches by 4 inches by 4 inches cubed A Windows based computer to control the operation of the QCM cell that is integrated with the QCM Analyzer. This can be the same computer that operates the QCM Analyzer. Software The instrument shall come with a Windows based computer that is capable of independently running CLINs 0001, 0001a, 0002, 0002a and 0003. This computer shall include software for the operation of the QCM Ab, data acquisition, calculation of the frequency shift and dissipation factor, and the ability to export all data (raw and analyzed) to third-party software analysis packages such as Microsoft Excel. This software should also control temperature control cells (CLINs 0002, 0002a and 0003). Remote Installation Upon the receipt of each item by NIST, the Contractor shall have 30 days to provide remote installation assistance. Remote Training The Contractor shall schedule and facilitate training for up to three (3) NIST personnel for two (2) days. Training shall commence no more than fifteen (15) days after installation and demonstration of all salient characteristics. The training shall provide, at a minimum, a demonstration of all instrument functions and instrument operation which will allow NIST personnel to operate the instrument to its full capabilities, calibration, basic troubleshooting, and routine maintenance procedures. Warranty The Contractor shall warrant that all hardware and software functions within its specification defined above at the time of delivery and shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Contractor shall include a minimum one (1) year warranty and support for the hardware and software. The warranty shall cover all parts, labor, and shipping. The warranty shall commence upon successful completion of delivery and acceptance and at minimum shall include telephone support at a minimum from 8:00 am to 5:00pm for direct access to the contractor’s certified engineers. OPTION CLIN 0004 Full Service and Maintenance Plan for Year 2 including software updates; to be invoiced quarterly, in arrears. OPTION CLIN 0005 Full Service and Maintenance Plan for Year 3 including software updates; to be invoiced quarterly, in arrears. DELIVERY Delivery shall be FOB DESTINATION and shall occur within 90 days from date of award. However, due to current access restrictions, delivery shall be scheduled by the Contractor with the designated Technical Point of Contact (TPoC) and Contracting Officer (CO). Prior to shipment, the Contractor must ensure NISTs campus is open and accepting deliveries. If campus access restrictions impact the delivery schedule, a modification may be executed by the CO to establish an extended delivery timeframe. Delivery by Contractor shall be to: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 100 Bureau Drive Building 301 Shipping and Receiving Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Normal hrs. of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with the exception of Federal holidays. Delivery of hardware and software, shall be completed according the following schedule: Description Quantity Due Date CLIN 0001 – QCM Analyzer One 60 days after award Option CLIN 0001a– QCM Analyzer One 60 days after option is exercised CLIN 0002– QCM Temperature and Gas Cell One 60 days after award Option CLIN 0002a– QCM Temperature and Gas Cell One 60 days after option is exercised CLIN 0003 – QCM Temperature, Gas, and PM-IRRAS Cell One 120 days after award REMOTE TRAINING for up to 3 NIST Staff Two days Less than 15 days after installation INSPECTION, TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA The NIST TPoC will inspect and test the hardware to determine compliance with the technical specifications in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(a). However, due to current access restrictions, installation, inspection, testing and acceptance will not take place until the designated TPoC is available to be on campus. NIST will connect the QCM cells to a gas handling system that supplies controllable mixtures of pure dry air, dry air containing 450 ppm CO2, and air saturated to 95% relative humidity to the chamber of the QCM measurement chamber. NIST will coat the QCM wafers / substrates with uniform films of polyethylenimine (PEI) with thicknesses in the range of 5 nanometers to 5 micrometers. The NIST TPoC will evaluate the performance of the system by performing gas handling experiments under the conditions noted below on 50 nm thick PEI films supported on SiO2 functionalized QCM substrates (Infinicon 149270-1 or equivalent) as part of Government acceptance. The system shall have the sensitivity to detect the time dependent mass changes in the film under the following conditions: After equilibrating in pure dry air, a switch to dry air with 450 ppm CO2 upon which the CO2 shall be adsorbed/absorbed into the film. After equilibrating the dry air with 450 ppm CO2, a switch to humid air saturated to 95% relative humidity upon which H2O shall be adsorbed/absorbed into the film and CO2 shall be desorbed from the film. After equilibrating in the 95% relative humidity air, the system shall be able to detect the resulting mass changes upon switching back to pure dry air, upon which H2O shall be desorbed from the film. The gas handling system supplied by NIST will be capable of delivering arbitrary combinations of dry air, dry air with 450 ppm CO2, and 95% relative humidity air to the QCM chamber at flow rates between 5 and 100 standard cubic centimeters per minute (SCCM). The QCM system shall be capable of performing time dependent sorption isotherms upon switching between different combinations of the three gases over a range of temperatures as testing for final acceptance by the Government. GENERAL INFORMATION Safety: The Contractor employee shall be responsible for knowing and complying with commercial installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal. Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and also is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus. Identification Badges: Contractor employees shall comply with NIST identification and access requirements. The Contractor shall provide the name and citizenship information of employees for on-site visits to the NIST Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) prior to arrival. The TPOC will submit the name(s) and citizenship information to the NIST Office of Security in order for a given Contractor employee to enter the NIST campus. Each Contractor employee shall wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office. NIST VISITOR AND CONTRACTOR PROTOCOLS FOR MITIGATING COVID-19 EXPOSURE The Contractor shall review and adhere to the directive: NIST Visitor and Contractor Protocols for Mitigating COVID-19 Exposure on NIST Campuses. Any individual coming onto campus must conduct a personal health screening by reviewing the COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire. This self-screening must be performed every day an individual wants to access a NIST campus. Anyone answering “Yes” to any question should immediately contact their sponsor and not attempt to access the campus. Starting on Monday, September 6, any individual coming onto campus must also complete a Certification of Vaccination Form. You may be asked to show this form upon entry to a federal building or federally controlled indoor worksites, and/or to a federal employee who is supervising or managing your work on federal premises. Please maintain this form during your time on federal premises. NIST is not collecting this data by any means (hard copy or electronic). By entering campus on a given day, you are indicating that you have complied with this requirement for that day. The directive and questionnaire are available to view at: https://www.nist.gov/about-nist/visit/nist-visitor-and-contractor-protocols-mitigating-covid-19-exposure-nist-campuses The directive and questionnaire are subject to change and should be monitored by the Contractor via the following NIST website: https://www.nist.gov ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS All offerors shall submit the following: Each quotation shall consist of two (2) separate electronic files: (a) Technical Quotation (Vol. I); and, (b) Business/Pricing Quotation (Vol. II). Incomplete quotations may be considered non-compliant and removed from further consideration. Quotations shall be clearly and concisely written as well as being neat, indexed (cross-indexed as appropriate) and logically assembled. All pages of each part shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the offeror, the date, and the solicitation number. A one-page transmittal letter signed by an individual authorized to commit the organization shall be transmitted with the quotation to the Government. Each quotation shall be on 8.5” x 11” paper, in a commercially standard font, not smaller than 12-point font. Each page in the quotation shall be separately numbered. The quotation shall be limited to twelve (12) single-sided pages (excluding the letter of transmittal, cover letter, and product literature). Overall Arrangement of Documents VOLUME I: TECHNICAL NIST will evaluate quotations, based on the information submitted in support of the following factor: Technical Capability The offeror shall submit a technical description or product literature which clearly identifies the manufacturer and model no. for the Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System hardware it is proposing, and clearly identifies each system requirement listed in the SoR. The offeror must demonstrate that its proposed componentry meets or exceeds each minimum system requirement described herein by providing a citation to the relevant section of its technical description or product literature. The Contractor shall not simply state they will meet the requirement; evidence must be provided. If an offeror does not indicate how its proposed componentry meets a certain minimum system requirement, NIST will determine that it does not. If applicable, evidence that the offeror is authorized by the original provider to provide the item(s) in the quotation should be included. VOLUME II: BUSINESS/PRICING The Offeror shall submit one copy of the completed price schedule. If the quotation is submitted electronically, additional copies are not required. The price quotation shall be separate from any other portion of the quotation. The Offeror shall propose a firm fixed price, FOB Destination, for Line Items 0001-0005 that includes a one-year warranty. The Offeror is encouraged to discount its rates. If price discounts are offered, identify the percentage of price discount and/or price reduction offered. The Volume II Business Pricing Quotation shall include: a) the offeror’s Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) To be eligible for evaluation, the offeror must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) b) Completed FAR Provisions: 52.204-17, 52.204-20, 52.204-26, 52.209-2, 52.209-11, 52.222-22, 52.222-25, 52.223-22, 52,225-4, and 52.225-18 (included elsewhere in this solicitation) c) Page(s) from Contractor’s established Commercial Pricelist associated with the Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System being quoted d) The place of manufacture (origin) of the Multi-Modal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) System being quoted The Government anticipates that the resultant purchase order will be awarded based upon adequate price competition. However, in order to determine that prices are fair and reasonable, the Government reserves the right to request the organization provide further cost breakdown to support quoted prices. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation that will include the terms and conditions that are set forth herein to the responsible offeror whose quotation is deemed technically acceptable and is the lowest price. The Government intends to make a single award and reserves the right to make no award as a result of this solicitation. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a purchase order without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial quotation should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any and or all quotations if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest price quotation; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotations received. The Government reserves the right to request revised quotations from, or negotiate final contract terms with, one or more, but not all, quoters if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government will evaluate quotations based on the following criteria: a) technical capability; and 2) price Technical Capability No prototypes, demonstration models, used or refurbished instrumentation will be considered. Evaluation of technical capability will be based on the information provided in the technical quotation. NIST will evaluate whether the offeror has demonstrated that its proposed system meets or exceeds all minimum salient characteristics. Quotations that do not demonstrate the proposed system meets all minimum salient characteristics will not be considered further for award. Price The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed pricing for reasonableness. Price will not be evaluated for quotations that are determined technically unacceptable under the Technical Capability evaluation factor. ***APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES*** The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018); 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020); 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JULY 1990) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Quoter (AUG 2020); Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision– Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means– (1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or (2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code. Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner. Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. (b) The Offeror represents that it ? has or ? does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture. (c) If the Offeror indicates "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information: Immediate owner CAGE code: ____________________ Immediate owner legal name: ______________________ (Do not use a "doing business as" name) Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?: ? Yes or ? No. (d) If the Offeror indicates "yes" in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information: Highest-level owner CAGE code: ___________________ Highest-level owner legal name: ___________________ (Do not use a "doing business as" name) (End of provision) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020) Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision– Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means– (1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or (2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master ...