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52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Type: Provision

Prescribed in: 12.301(b)

Current version date: SEP 2023

Prescription and Applicability

FAR Prescription, 12.301(b)

(b) Insert the following provisions in solicitations for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, and clauses in solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services:

(1) The provision at 52.212-1,Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This provision provides a single, streamlined set of instructions to be used when soliciting offers for commercial products or commercial services and is incorporated in the solicitation by reference (see Block 27 a, SF 1449). The contracting officer may tailor these instructions or provide additional instructions tailored to the specific acquisition in accordance with 12.302.

(2) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This provision provides a single, consolidated list of representations and certifications for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services and is attached to the solicitation for offerors to complete. This provision may not be tailored except in accordance with subpart 1.4. Use the provision with its Alternate I in solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(3) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.. This clause includes terms and conditions which are, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with customary commercial practices and is incorporated in the solicitation and contract by reference (see Block 27, SF 1449). Use this clause with its Alternate I when a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract will be awarded. The contracting officer may tailor this clause in accordance with 12.302.

(4) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This clause incorporates by reference only those clauses required to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services. The contracting officer shall attach this clause to the solicitation and contract and, using the appropriate clause prescriptions, indicate which, if any, of the additional clauses cited in 52.212-5(b) or (c) are applicable to the specific acquisition. Some of the clauses require fill-in; the fill-in language should be inserted as directed by 52.104(d). When cost information is obtained pursuant to part 15 to establish the reasonableness of prices for commercial products or commercial services, the contracting officer shall insert the clauses prescribed for this purpose in an addendum to the solicitation and contract. This clause may not be tailored.

(i) Use the clause with its Alternate I when the head of the agency has waived the examination of records by the Comptroller General in accordance with 25.1001.

(ii) (A) If the acquisition will use funds appropriated or otherwise made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5), the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate II.

(B)

(1) In the case of a bilateral contract modification that will use funds appropriated or otherwise made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the contracting officer shall specify applicability of Alternate II to that modification.

(2) In the case of a task- or delivery-order contract in which not all orders will use funds appropriated or otherwise made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the contracting officer shall specify the task or delivery orders to which Alternate II applies.

(C) The contracting officer may not use Alternate I when Alternate II applies.

DFARS Supplementary Guidance, 212.301

(c) Include an evaluation factor regarding supply chain risk (see subpart 239.73) when acquiring information technology, whether as a service or as a supply, that is a covered system, is a part of a covered system, or is in support of a covered system, as defined in 239.7301.
(f) The following additional provisions and clauses apply to DoD solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services. If the offeror has completed any of the following provisions listed in this paragraph electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov, the contracting officer shall consider this information instead of requiring the offeror to complete these provisions for a particular solicitation. The contracting officer shall not use other FAR or DFARS provisions and clauses unless required by the FAR or DFARS or consistent with customary commercial practices (section 874(b)(1)(A), Pub. L. 114-328).
(i) Part 203 - Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest.

(A) Use the FAR clause at 52.203-3, Gratuities, as prescribed in FAR 3.202, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4651. (B) Use the clause at 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, as prescribed in 203.171-4(a), to comply with section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). (C) Use the clause at 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, as prescribed in 203.970, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4701.

(D) Use the provision at 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, as prescribed in 203.171-4(b).
(ii) Part 204-Administrative and Information Matters.

(A) Use the clause at 252.204-7004, Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors, as prescribed in 204.7203. (B) Use the provision at 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls, as prescribed in 204.7304(a), to comply with section 941 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and section 1632 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291). (C) Use the clause at 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information, as prescribed in 204.7304(b), to comply with section 941 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and section 1632 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291). (D) Use the clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, as prescribed in 204.7304(c), to comply with section 941 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and section 1632 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291). (E) Use the clause at 252.204-7014, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors, as prescribed in204.7403(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 129d. (F) Use the clause at 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support, as prescribed in 204.7403(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 129d. (G) Use the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation, as prescribed in 204.2105(a), to comply with section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91). (H) Use the provision at 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation, as prescribed in 204.2105(b), to comply with section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91). (I) Use the clause at 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, as prescribed in 204.2105(c), to comply with section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91). (J) Use the provision at 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, as prescribed in 204.7304 (d). (K) Use the clause at 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, as prescribed in 204.7304 (e). (L) Use the clause at 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements, as prescribed in 204.7504(a). (M) Use the clause at 252.204-7022, Expediting Contract Closeout, as prescribed in 204.804-70. (N) Use the clause at 252.204-7023, Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4505 .
(1) Use the basic clause as prescribed in 204.1705(a)(i) and (ii).
(2) Use the alternate I clause as prescribed in 204.1705(a)(i) and (iii). (O) Use the provision at 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System, as prescribed in 204.7604. (P) Use the provision at 252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, as prescribed in 204.7504(b).
(iii) Part 205 - Publicizing Contract Actions. Use the clause at 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders, as prescribed in 205.470, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4957.
(iv) Part 209 - Contractor Qualifications. (A) Use the provision at 252.209-7011, Representation for Restriction on the Use of Certain Institutions of Higher Education, as prescribed in 209.170-4, to comply with section 1062 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283). (B) Use the provision at 252.209-7012, Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services--Certification, as prescribed in 209.572(e), to comply with section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31).
(v) Part 211 - Describing Agency Needs.

(A) Use the clause at 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, as prescribed in 211.274-5(a)(1). (B) Use the clause at 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, as prescribed in 211.274-5(c).
(vi) Part 215 - Contracting by Negotiation.

(A) Use the provision at 252.215-7003, Requirements for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Canadian Commercial Corporation, as prescribed at 215.408(2)(i). (B) Use the clause at 252.215-7004, Requirement for Submission of Data other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications - Canadian Commercial Corporation, as prescribed at 215.408(2)(ii).

(C) Use the provision 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, as prescribed at 215.408(3).

(D) Use the provision 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed at 215.408(5)(i) to comply with section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and sections 851 and 853 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92).
(1) Use the basic provision as prescribed at 215.408(5)(i)(A).
(2) Use the alternate I provision as prescribed at 215.408(5)(i)(B).

(E) Use the provision at 252.215-7016, Notification to Offerors--Postaward Debriefings, as prescribed in 215.570, to comply with section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91).
(vii) Part 216--Types of Contracts. Use the clause at 252.216-7010, Postaward Debriefings for Task Orders and Delivery Orders, as prescribed in 216.506-70(b), to comply with section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91).
(viii) Part 219 - Small Business Programs.

(A) Use the provision at 252.219-7000, Advancing Small Business Growth, as prescribed in 219.309(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4959. (B) Use the clause at 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts), to comply with 15 U.S.C. 637.
(1) Use the basic clause as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(1).
(2) Use the alternate I clause as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(2).
(3) Use the alternate II clause as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(3). (C) Use the clause at 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program), as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(B), to comply with 15 U.S.C. 637 note. (D) Use the provision at 252.219-7012, Competition for Religious-Related Services, as prescribed in 219.270-3, to comply with section 898 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92).

(ix) Part 223--Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety .

(A) Use the clause at 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, as prescribed in 223.7306. (B) Use the clause at 252.223-7009, Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations, as prescribed at 223.7404 to comply with section 322(b), (c), and (d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92).

(x) Part 225 - Foreign Acquisition.

(A) Use the provision at 252.225-7000, Buy American - Balance of Payments Program Certificate, to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and Executive Order 10582 of December 17, 1954, Prescribing Uniform Procedures for Certain Determinations Under the Buy-American Act.
(1) Use the basic provision as prescribed in 225.1101(1)(i).
(2) Use the alternate I provision as prescribed in 225.1101(1)(ii). (B) Use the clause at 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and Executive Order 10582 of December 17, 1954, Prescribing Uniform Procedures for Certain Determinations Under the Buy-American Act.
(1) Use the basic clause as prescribed in 225.1101(2)(ii).
(2) Use the alternate I clause as prescribed in 225.1101(2)(iii). (C) Use the clause at 252.225-7006, Acquisition of the American Flag, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(c), to comply with section 8123 of the DoD Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. 113-76, division C, title VIII), and the same provision in subsequent DoD appropriations acts. (D) Use the clause at 252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies, as prescribed in 225.1103(4), to comply with section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 (Pub. L. 109-163) as amended by the NDAAs for FY 2012 and FY 2017. (E) Use the clause at 252.225-7008, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4863. (F) Use the clause at 252.225-7009, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(2), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4863. (G) Use the provision at 252.225-7010, Commercial Derivative Military Article - Specialty Metals Compliance Certificate, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4863. (H) Use the clause at 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4862. (I) Use the clause at 252.225-7015, Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4862. (J) Use the clause at 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, as prescribed in 225.7009-5, to comply with section 8065 of Public Law 107-117 and the same restriction in subsequent DoD appropriations acts. (K) Use the clause at 252.225-7017, Photovoltaic Devices, as prescribed in 225.7017-4(a), to comply with section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111-383). (L) Use the provision at 252.225-7018, Photovoltaic Devices - Certificate, as prescribed in 225.7017-4(b), to comply with section 846 of Public Law 111-383, to comply with section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111-383). (M) Use the clause at 252.225-7019, Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain, as prescribed in 225.7004-7(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4864 and section 8041 of the Fiscal Year 1991 DoD Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 101-511) and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts.

(N) Use the provision at 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate, to comply with 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 4501-4732. Alternate I also implements section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).
(1) Use the basic provision as prescribed in 225.1101(5)(i).
(2) Use the alternate I provision as prescribed in 225.1101(5)(ii). (O) Use the clause at 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements, to comply with 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 4501-4732.
(1) Use the basic clause as prescribed in 225.1101(6)(i).
(2) Use the alternate II clause as prescribed in 225.1101(6)(iii). (P) Use the provision at 252.225-7023, Preference for Products or Services from Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(a), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). (Q) Use the clause at 252.225-7024, Requirement for Products or Services from Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(b), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). (R) Use the clause at 252.225-7026, Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services from Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(c), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). (S) Use the clause at 252.225-7027, Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales, as prescribed in 225.7307(a), to comply with 22 U.S.C. 2779. (T) Use the clause at 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments, as prescribed in 225.7307(b), to comply with 22 U.S.C. 2755. (U) Use the clause at 252.225-7029, Acquisition of Uniform Components for Afghan Military or Afghan National Police, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(d), to comply with section 826 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239). (V) Use the provision at 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel, as prescribed in 225.7605, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4659. (W) Use the provision at 252.225-7035, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program Certificate, to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and 19 U.S.C. 4501-4732. Alternates II, III, and V also implement section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).
(1) Use the basic provision as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(i).
(2) Use the alternate I provision as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(ii).
(3) Use the alternate II provision as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(iii).
(4) Use the alternate III provision as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(iv).
(5) Use the alternate IV provision as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(v).
(6) Use the alternate V provision as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(vi). (X) Use the clause at 252.225-7036, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program, to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and 19 U.S.C. 4501-4732. Alternates II, III, and V also implement section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).
(1) Use the basic clause as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(A).
(2) Use the alternate I clause as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(B).
(3) Use the alternate II clause as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(C).
(4) Use the alternate III clause as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(D).
(5) Use the alternate IV clause as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(E).
(6) Use the alternate V clause as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(F). (Y) Use the clause at 252.225-7039, Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.302-6, to comply with section 862 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181). (Z) Use the clause at 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.371-5(a). (AA) Use the clause at 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.372-2. (BB) Use the provision at 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services - Representations, as prescribed in 225.772-5(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2279. (CC) Use the provision at 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism, as prescribed in 225.771-5, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4871(b). (DD) Use the clause at 252.225-7051, Prohibition on Acquisition for Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services, as prescribed in 225.772-5(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2279. (EE) Use the clause at 252.225-7052, Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten, as prescribed in 225.7018-5, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4872. (FF) Use the provision at 252.225-7053, Representation Regarding Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation, as prescribed in 225.7019-4(a), to comply with section 2821 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). (GG) Use the clause at 252.225-7054, Prohibition on Use of Certain Energy Sourced from Inside the Russian Federation, as prescribed in 225.7019-4(b), to comply with section 2821 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). (HH) Use the provision at 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime, as prescribed in 225.7020-5(a), to comply with section 890 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). (II) Use the clause at 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime, as prescribed in 225.7020-5(b), to comply with section 890 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). (JJ) Use the provision at 252.225-7059, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region--Representation, as prescribed in 225.7022-5(a), to comply with section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Pub. L. 117- 263) and 10 U.S.C. 4661. (KK) Use the clause at 252.225-7060, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, as prescribed in 225.7022-5(b), to comply with section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Pub. L. 117-263) and 10 U.S.C. 4661. (LL) Use the clause at 252.225-7061, Restriction on the Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and Certain Other Items from Non-Allied Foreign Nations, as prescribed in 225.7023-4, to comply with (10 U.S.C. 4875). (MM) Use the clause at 252.225-7062, Restriction on Acquisition of Large Medium-Speed Diesel Engines, as prescribed in 225.7004-7(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4864. (NN) Use the clause at 252.225-7063, Restriction on Acquisition of Components of T-AO 205 and T-ARC Class Vessels, as prescribed in 225.7004-7(c), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4864. (OO) Use the clause at 252.225-7064, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Satellite Components, as prescribed in 225.7004-7(d), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4864. (PP) Use the provision at 252.225-7065, Restriction on Acquisition of Fuel for Overseas Contingency Operations, as prescribed in 225.7024-4, to comply with section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81).
(xi) Part 226 - Other Socioeconomic Programs.

(A) Use the clause at 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns, as prescribed in 226.104, to comply with section 8021 of Pubic Law 107-248 and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts. (B) Use the provision at 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities, as prescribed in 226.7203, to comply with section 853 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136).
(xii) Part 227 - Patents, Data, and Copyrights.

(A) Use the clause at 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data-Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as prescribed in 227.7102-4(b) and 227.7103-6(a). Use the clause with its Alternate I as prescribed in 227.7103-6(b)(1). Use the clause with its Alternate II as prescribed in 227.7103-6(b)(2), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 8687 and 17 U.S.C. 1301, et seq.

(B) Use the clause at 252.227-7015, Technical Data-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as prescribed in 227.7102-4(a)(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 3772(a). Use the clause with its Alternate I as prescribed in 227.7102-4(a)(2), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 8687 and 17 U.S.C. 1301, et seq.

(C) Use the clause at 252.227-7018, Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software--Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program, as prescribed in 227.7104-4(a)(1). (D) Use the clause at 252.227-7037, Validation of Asserted Restrictions on Technical Data, as prescribed in 227.7102-4(c), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 3781-3786. (E) Use the provision at 252.227-7040, Additional Preaward Requirements for Small Business Technology Transfer Program, as prescribed in 227.7104-4(c)(1). (F) Use the clause at 252.227-7041, Additional Postaward Requirements for Small Business Technology Transfer Program, as prescribed in 227.7104-4(c)(2).
(xiii) Part 229--Taxes. Use the clause at 252.229-7014, Full Exemption from Two-Percent Excise Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, as prescribed in 229.402-70, to comply with 26 U.S.C. 5000C.

(xiv) Part 232--Contract Financing.]

(A) Use the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, as prescribed in 232.7004, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4601 .

(B) Use the clause at 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, as prescribed in 232.7004 (b).

(C ) Use the clause at 252.232-7009, Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card, as prescribed in 232.1110 .

(D ) Use the clause at 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, as prescribed in 232.7102, to comply with 26 U.S.C. 6331(h).

(E ) Use the clause at 252.232-7011, Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations, as prescribed in 232.908 .

(F) Use the provision at 252.232-7014, Notification of Payment in Local Currency (Afghanistan), as prescribed in 232.7202 .

(xv) Part 237 - Service Contracting.

(A) Use the clause at 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel, as prescribed in 237.173-5, to comply with section 1038 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub. L. 111-84). (B) Use the clause at 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees, as prescribed in 237.171-4, to comply with section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-375). (C) Use the provision at 252.237-7025, Preaward Transparency Requirements for Firms Offering to Support Department of Defense Audits--Representation and Disclosure, as prescribed in 237.270(e)(3), to comply with section 1006 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) and section 1011 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). (D) Use the clause at 252.237-7026, Postaward Transparency Requirements for Firms that Support Department of Defense Audits, as prescribed in 237.270(e)(4), to comply with section 1006 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) and section 1011 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92). (E) Use the clause at 252.237-7027, Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals, as prescribed in 237.7804 to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2387.
(xvi) Part 239 - Acquisition of Information Technology. (A) Use the provision 252.239-7009, Representation of Use of Cloud Computing, as prescribed in 239.7604(a). (B) Use the clause 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services, as prescribed in 239.7604(b). (C) Use the provision at 252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk, as prescribed in 239.7306(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 3252. (D) Use the clause at 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk, as prescribed in 239.7306(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 3252.
(xvii) Part 243 - Contract Modifications. Use the clause at 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, as prescribed in 243.205-71, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 3862.
(xviii) Part 244 - Subcontracting Policies and Procedures. Use the clause at 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as prescribed in 244.403.
(xix) Part 245--Government Property. Use the clause at , Management and Reporting of Government Property, as prescribed in (4).
(xx) Part 246 - Quality Assurance.

(A) Use the clause at 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues, as prescribed in246.370(a). (B) Use the clause at 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations, as prescribed in 246.270-4, to comply with section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub. L. 111-84). (C) Use the clause at 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts, as prescribed in 246.870-3(b), to comply with section 818(c)(3) of Public Law 112-81, as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291 and section 885 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92).
(xxi) Part 247 - Transportation.(A) Use the clause at 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer, as prescribed in 247.207, to comply with section 884 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417). (B) Use the basic or one of the alternates of the clause at 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, as prescribed in 247.574(a), to comply with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (10 U.S.C. 2631(a)).
(1) Use the basic clause as prescribed in 247.574(a)(1).
(2) Use the alternate I clause as prescribed in 247.574(a)(2).
(3) Use the alternate II clause as prescribed in 247.574(a)(3). (C) Use the clause 252.247-7025, Reflagging or Repair Work, as prescribed in 247.574(c), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2631(b). (D) Use the provision at 252.247-7026, Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards - Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade, as prescribed in 247.574(c), to comply with section 1017 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364). (E) Use the clause at 252.247-7027, Riding Gang Member Requirements, as prescribed in 247.574(d), to comply with section 3504 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417). (F) Use the clause at 252.247-7028, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, as prescribed in 247.207.
(xxii) Part 270--Defense Contracting Programs. (A) Use the provision at 252.270-7000, Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee-Owned Businesses--Representation, as prescribed at 270.105(a) to comply with section 874 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note) and section 872 of the NDAA for FY 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note). (B) Use the provision at 252.270-7001, Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee-Owned Businesses--Subcontracting Certification, as prescribed at 270.105(b), to comply with section 874 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note) and section 872 of the NDAA for FY 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note). (C) Use the clause at 252.270-7002, Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee-Owned Businesses, as prescribed at 270.105(c), to comply with section 874 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note) and section 872 of the NDAA for FY 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 3204 note).

Current Text

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(1), insert the following provision:

Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.
(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer 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 or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by—

(i) Using the ASSIST feedback module ( https://assist.dla.mil/feedback ); or

(ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571-767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

[60 FR 48251, Sept. 18, 1995]

Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting section 52.212-1, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.

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