Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

Amendment 1 (8/15/2022): This amendment is being issued to 1. Extend the date offers are due: From - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (United States), on Friday 19 August 2022. To – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (United S... Amendment 1 (8/15/2022): This amendment is being issued to 1. Extend the date offers are due: From - 4:00 PM Eastern Time (United States), on Friday 19 August 2022. To – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (United States), on Friday 26 August 2022. 2. Answer the five offeror questions: Q - What is the reason for needing two inverters? Redundancy? If we are able to provide a single inverter where the output is say 600w TSW where they are asking for two with an output of 450W. There is some explanation as to why it’s a bad idea to have both a Modified Sine wave inverter and a Tru Sine Inverter in the same cart. They’ll end up plugging a laser printer into the MSW inverter and blow the fuses? A - There is no valid need for two inverters. After additional analysis of power requirements, the Statement of Work has been updated to reflect a single 1800-watt True Sine Wave inverter to ensure appropriate power for all equipment installed on the cart. Q - From the above question, what is the actual hardware they intend to mobilize? We’re only seeing mention of a thermal printer and peripherals. If they intend to add a laser printer at any point (Requires a TSW inverter with at least 1800 W output) they can’t with the power system called out in the SOW. A- The equipment intended for use is standard IT equipment: Laptop, monitor, label printer and potential for other related items. Also, the Statement of Work has been updated to reflect a single 1800-watt True Sine Wave inverter Q - Can you please answer if the contractor is going to provide Laptop/ desktop, Keyboard, mouse, printer? A - These items are not listed in the Statement of Work (SOW), contractors will not be required to provide Laptop/desktop, Keyboard, mouse, or printer. Q - Also, are you looking to buy any specific brand, or this is an open contract for any brand that meet or exceed the specs? A - This is not a brand name requirement. The items provided must meet or exceed the detailed specifications and all salient characteristics. Q - In the PDF, it says shipping to Alaska and Hawaii, on the other side in Excel file, there are multiple locations for DLA offices in mainland? A - The Statement of Work (SOW) and Price Schedule have a surcharge CLIN 0002 listed for destinations in Alaska or Hawaii to cover additional freight/shipping costs to those locations. In attachment B there are multiple delivery locations listed CONUS, shipping to any of those locations would be included as part of CLIN 0001 of the Price Schedule. 3. Add a new Attachment A Statement of Work (SOW) dated 15 Aug 2022. This new SOW updates the inverter requirements. Offerors are cautioned to ensure they are using the updated SOW dated 15 Aug 2022. (End of Amendment 1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is for a single award with a one-year base period and four one-year options. Solicitation SP4510-22-Q-1024 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD), Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, effective May 26, 2022. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the WOSB Program. This procurement is under NAICS 335999 with a size standard of 500 employees. See the attached price schedule and SOW for a description of the requirement. The required equipment is per the attached specifications, including its delivery timeframes. The following clauses will be included into the award: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders Commercial items. Offeror must submit Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3). incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through If an offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically the offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision. Click on first fill in clause at web address and fill out the form. Copies of the FAR/DFAR clauses can be found on the internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3. Quotes are to be received no later than 19 August 2022 at/ before 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), via email only to the designated email address cited in INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS near bottom of this notice. Offerors must submit all questions regarding this solicitation in writing via email to Mr. Chad Hankins at chad.hankins@dla.mil. The cut-off date for the receipt of offeror questions is 4:00 p.m. EST August 11, 2022. Questions received after that time may not receive an answer. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 (Sep 2021) (Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial) applies to this procurement. ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS BASIC AND OPTION PERIOD UNIT PRICING (a) Offerors are cautioned against offering more than one price, a range of prices, or a split bid with respect to any contract line item and are advised that, for purposes of this procurement, DLA Disposition Services will consider any such method of pricing to be a material deviation from the bid schedule and/or a nonconforming proposal that will be excluded from further consideration. Offerors must list only one price for any individual CLIN in any single contract period. NOTE: Zero ($0.00) unit pricing will NOT be accepted. (b) Unit prices which exceed two (2) digits right of the decimal will be subject to standard rounding conversion as described below. (c) Standard Rounding Conversion – Rounding up means to increase the terminating digit by a value of 1 and drop off the digits to the right. If the next place beyond the terminating decimal is greater than or equal to five (5), the number will be rounded up. For example, 5.438 will be rounded up to 5.44. If the number to the right of the terminating decimal place is four or less (4, 3, 2, 1, 0), the number will be rounded down. This is done by leaving the last decimal place as it is given and discarding all digits to its right. For example, 6.734 will be rounded down to 6.73. DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL GUIDANCE You must submit your offer/quote via email. Offers or quotes submitted in paper form are unacceptable and will be returned. You must submit your electronic proposal and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, and technical information), using any of the following acceptable electronic formats: files readable using these Microsoft Office® Products: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, or ACCESS; spreadsheets must be sent in a file format that includes all formulas, macro and format information (scanned document that cannot show the calculations is not acceptable); files in Adobe® PDF (Portable Document Format); files in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), HTML documents must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages, all linked information must be contained within your electronic offer and be accessible offline. Other electronic formats – before preparing your offer/quote in any other electronic format, you must send an e-mail to the Primary Point of Contact listed for this Contract Opportunity to obtain a decision as to the format’s acceptability. This e-mail must be received by the P.O.C. no later than seven calendar days before the closing date. Failure to e-mail the P.O.C. within this timeframe to seek an alternate format’s acceptability may result in rejection of your submission. All alternate methods must be at no cost to the Government. Questions must be emailed directly to the Primary Point of Contact listed for this Contract Opportunity. The subject line of the e-mail(s) containing your proposal must read “OFFER– [solicitation number], COMPANY NAME, CLOSES [closing date].” Maximum size of each e-mail message shall be five megabytes. You may use multiple e-mail messages for each submission; however, you must annotate the subject lines as described above for each message, and number them in this manner: “Message 1 of 3, 2 of 3, and 3 of 3.” DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES cannot guarantee the security of the offer; offers are submitted at the Contractor’s risk. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 (Nov 2021) (Evaluation -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement (with evaluation consisting of award to the responsible contractor on the basis of the lowest evaluated price, including all options, meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors (low price – technically acceptable). The following non-cost factors will be used to evaluate offers: salient characteristics. (See attachment A Statement of Work). All offerors shall submit a detailed technical specification on the product being quoted for technical acceptability review. The detailed specifications shall be complete to verify that all salient characteristics are met. Note, past performance will not be included in the evaluation. In accordance with FAR 52.212-3 (Feb 2021) (Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items) the contractor shall ensure that the contractor has completed the annual representations and certifications on SAM.gov. D. FAR 52.212-4 (Nov 2021) (Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement. E. FAR 52.212-5 (May 2022) (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement. 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2022) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (Jan 2017) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First - Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.209-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards (Nov 2015) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Jun 2020) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messages While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (Feb 2021) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2018) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) The following additional FAR clauses apply to this procurement: 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) 52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (Jan 2017) 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) 52.204-19 – Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) 52.204-25, Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation (OCT 2020) 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.216-18, Ordering (AUG 2020) 52.216-19, Order Limitations (Oct 1995) (a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,500.00 the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract. (b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor- (1) Any order for a single item in excess of $500,000.00; (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $2,000,000.00; or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 5 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section. (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section. (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source. (End of clause) 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) 52.217-09, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (fill-ins are 7 calendar day notice provided there is a 14-calendar preliminary notice, with overall contract duration maximum of 5 years) 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. (Sep 2021) 52.232-17, Interest (May 2014) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Mr. Chad Hankins. (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO. (End of provision) 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.242-13, Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991) The following Provisions apply to this procurement: 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision: Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3. Definitions. As used in this provision- Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (b) Prohibition.(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to- (i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or (ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. (2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to- (i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or (ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. (c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services". (d) Representation. The Offeror represents that- (1) It ( ) will, ( ) will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and (2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that- It ( ) does, ( ) does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. (e) Disclosures.(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: For covered equipment- (A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known); (B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and (C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. For covered services- (A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or (B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. (2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: (i) For covered equipment- (A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known); (B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and (C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. For covered services- (A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or (B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021) 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (MAR 2022) The following DFARS clauses apply to this procurement: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (OCT 2016) 252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (MAY 2016) 252.204-7014, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors (MAY 2016) 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (DEC 2019) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation DEC 2019 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2021) 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020) 252.204-7022 EXPEDITING CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (MAY 2021) 252.205-7000 PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS (DEC 1991) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (MAR 2016) 252.211-7008 USE OF GOVERNMENT-ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS (SEP 2010) 252.225-7000, BUY AMERICAN—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE—BASIC (NOV 2014) 252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM—BASIC (DEC 2017) 252.225-7002, QUALIFYING COUNTRY SOURCES AS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2017) 252.225-7013, DUTY-FREE ENTRY (APR 2020) 252.225-7021 TRADE AGREEMENTS BASIC (MAR 2022) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) 252.225-7052 RESTRICTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN MAGENTS AND TUNGSTEN (0CT 2020) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018) (By reference, full text provided in bilateral award) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (DEC 2012) 252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS (DOD CONTRACTS) (JAN 2021) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic (FEB 2019) (DLAD) 5452.233-9001 DISPUTES – AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JUN 2020) (DLAD) H14, Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (JAN 2021) L09 Reverse Auction (OCT 2016) The Contracting Officer may utilize reverse auctioning to conduct price discussions. If the Contracting Officer does not conduct a reverse auction, award may be made on initial offers or following discussions. If the Contracting Officer decides to use line reverse auctioning to conduct price negotiations, the Contracting Officer will notify Offerors of this decision and the following applies: (1) The contracting officer may use reverse auction as the pricing technique during discussions to receive the final offered prices from each offeror. (2) During each round of reverse auction, the system displays the lowest offer price(s) unless the auction instructions are different. All offerors and authorized auction users see the displayed lowest price(s). This disclosure is anonymous and a generic identifier displays for the offeror. Generic identifiers include designators such as “offer A” or “lowest-priced offeror.” By submitting a proposal in response to the solicitation, offerors agree to participate in the reverse auction and that their prices may be disclosed, including to other offerors, during the reverse auction. (3) An offeror’s final auction price at the close of the reverse auction is considered its final price proposal revision. No price revisions will be accepted after the close of the reverse auction, unless the contracting officer decides that further discussions are needed and final price proposal revisions are again requested in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.307, or the contracting officer determines that it would be in the best interest of the Government to re-open the auction. (4) The contracting officer identifies participants to the DLA commercial reverse auction service provider. To be eligible for award and participate, the offeror must agree with terms and conditions of the entire solicitation and the commercial reverse auction service. The reverse auction pricing tool system administrator sends auction information in an email. The reverse auction system designates offers as "lead," meaning the current low price in that auction, or "not lead," meaning not the current low price in that auction. In the event of a tie offer, the reverse auction provider's system designates the first offer of that price as "lead" and the second or subsequent offer of that price as "not lead." If a tie offer is submitted and no evaluation factors other than price were identified in the solicitation or a low-price technically acceptable source selection is being used, the "Not Lead” offeror that submitted the tie offer must offer a changed price; otherwise its offer will be ineligible for award. If evaluation factors in addition to price were listed in the solicitation and a tradeoff source selection is being used, tie offers that are "Not Lead" will be considered and evaluated. (5) Offerors unable to enter pricing through the commercial reverse auction service provider’s system during a reverse auction must notify the contracting officer or designated representative immediately. The contracting officer may, at their sole discretion, extend or re-open the reverse auction if the reason for the offeror’s inability to enter pricing is determined to be without fault on the part of the offeror and outside the offeror’s control. (6) Training. The commercial reverse auction service provider or government representative conducts training for offerors. Offerors receive training through written material, the commercial reverse auction service provider’s website, or other means. Trainers name employees successfully completing the training as a “Trained Offeror.” Only trained offerors may engage in a reverse auction. The contracting officer reserves the right to remove the “trained offeror” title from anyone who fails to obey the solicitation or commercial reverse auction service provider terms and conditions. C03 Contractor Retention of Supply Chain Traceability Documentation (JUN 2020) (1) By submitting a quotation or offer, the contractor, if it is not the manufacturer of the item, is confirming it currently has, or will obtain before delivery, and shall retain documented evidence (supply chain traceability documentation), as described in paragraph (2) of this procurement note, demonstrating the item is from the approved manufacturer and conforms to the technical requirements. (2) At a minimum, the supply chain traceability documentation for the item shall include: basic item description, part number and/or national stock number, manufacturing source, manufacturing source’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and clear identification of the name and location of all supply chain intermediaries between the manufacturer to the contractor to item(s) acceptance by the Government. The documentation should also include, if available, the manufacturer's batch identification for the item(s), such as date codes, lot codes, or serial numbers. (3) Contractors can find examples of acceptable supply chain traceability documentation at the Counterfeit Detection and Avoidance Program (CDAP) website (http://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Counterfeit-Detection-AvoidanceProgram/). (4) The contractor shall immediately make documentation available to the contracting officer upon request. The contracting officer determines the acceptability and sufficiency of documentation. The contractor shall retain supply chain traceability documentation for six years after final payment under this contract for au...