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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998), outlines clauses that are incorporated into a contract by reference. It specifies that the full text of these clauses will be made available upon request and can also be accessed electronically via www.acquisition.gov.

The document lists numerous FAR clauses that are incorporated by reference. These clauses cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Representations and certifications (e.g., regarding telecommunication services, covered telecommunications equipment, offeror representations).
• Instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria for commercial items.
• Contract terms and conditions, including those required to implement statutes or Executive Orders.
• Specific prohibitions related to cybersecurity, foreign entities, and certain technologies (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, telecommunications equipment).
• Small business subcontracting requirements and set-aside notices (e.g., HUBZone, total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned).
• Labor standards, equal opportunity, and employment eligibility verification.
• Environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Trade agreements and restrictions on foreign purchases.
• Payment terms and conditions.

This document itself is a clause that will be incorporated into a contract. The specific contract details (type, period of performance, estimated value) would be found in the main solicitation document, not this referenced clause document.

This document does not contain submission or evaluation instructions. It lists clauses that may be relevant to those instructions, such as "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS" (52.212-1) and "EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS" (52.212-2).

Numerous clauses related to small business set-asides and preferences are listed, including:

• Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (52.219-3)
• Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (52.219-4)
• Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (52.219-6)
• Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (52.219-7)
• Utilization of Small Business Concerns (52.219-8)
• Small Business Subcontracting Plan (52.219-9)
• Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (52.219-13)
• Limitations on Subcontracting (52.219-14)
• Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns (52.219-27)
• Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (52.219-28)
• Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (52.219-29)
• Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (52.219-30)

This document is a compilation of standard FAR clauses. Bidders should pay close attention to the specific clauses incorporated by reference into the main solicitation to understand all applicable terms and conditions. The document also details how these clauses may apply to subcontracts.

Other / Unclassified

This document is the "Packaging and Marking Guide For DoD" published by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in March 2014. It serves as an informational guide for familiarization purposes and is not intended to replace contractual requirements, specifications, or regulations. The guide details various aspects of military packaging and marking, including:

• Locations of Packaging Requirements: Identifies where packaging and marking requirements are typically found within solicitations and contracts (e.g., Section D - Packaging & Marking, Section J - Attachments).
• Hazardous Materials Packaging: Outlines modal regulations (Land, Water, Commercial Air, Military Air) and marking requirements (MIL-STD-129) for hazardous materials.
• Commercial Packaging (ASTM D-3951): Describes when commercial packaging may be appropriate and its associated marking requirements.
• Military Packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1E): Details the standard practice for military packaging, applicable to items requiring military packaging for operational demands. It covers preservation methods (Methods 10-50), packing levels (Level A, Level B, Minimal), and various appendices related to packaging requirements.
• Packaging Requirement Codes (PRC): Explains the coding system used to specify packaging requirements, including quantity, preservation, cleaning, materials, wraps, cushioning, containers, and marking.
• Inspection Provisions: Outlines quality assurance provisions, preservation inspections (visual, leakage tests), and packing inspections.
• Package Markings: Describes four types of basic markings: Identification, Identification Bar Code, Address Markings, and Special Markings (e.g., Hazardous Material, Fragile, UID, RFID).
• Label Examples: Provides examples of unit, intermediate, and exterior container labels, including linear and 2D bar codes.
• Key Specifications and Websites: Lists relevant military standards, defense specifications, and useful websites for packaging information.

This guide is relevant to bidders as it provides a comprehensive overview of the Department of Defense's packaging and marking standards. Understanding these requirements is crucial for accurately preparing proposals, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, and successfully delivering goods to the DoD. It helps bidders identify the types of packaging methods, materials, and markings that may be required for specific contracts, particularly those involving military or hazardous items.

Solicitation / Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the procurement of five (05) Keyboard, data entry units (P/N: K10056345-2, NIIN: 7025-01-694-2001) from a single source, L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC., due to the items being peculiar to one manufacturer and essential to the Government's requirements. Market research indicates that similar products from other companies, or products lacking the specific feature, do not meet the agency's needs.

• Five (05) Keyboard, data entry units.

• The specific part number (K10056345-2) and NIIN (7025-01-694-2001) are critical.

• Estimated Total Value: $15,750.00 (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT).

• Authority cited: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for a sole-source procurement.

• This procurement is justified for other than full and open competition, specifically citing the "Brand Name" justification type.

• The rationale emphasizes that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is the only contractor that can guarantee interchangeability and standardization. Attempting to purchase from other sources without OEM technical data could lead to equipment failure and failure to meet unit mission requirements.

• Market research was conducted, and the price determination method utilized was "Market Research."