(Revised
252.211- Acquisition
252.211- Availability
252.211- Availability
252.211- Item
252.211- Alternate
252.211- Substitutions
252.211-7000
Acquisition Streamlining.
As prescribed in
211.002-70, use the following clause:
ACQUISITION STREAMLINING (DEC 1991)
(a) The Government's
acquisition streamlining objectives are to—
(1) Acquire
systems that meet stated performance requirements;
(2) Avoid
over-specification; and
(3) Ensure that cost-effective requirements are included in
future acquisitions.
(b) The Contractor
shall—
(1) Prepare and
submit acquisition streamlining recommendations in accordance with the
statement of work of this contract; and
(2) Format and
submit the recommendations as prescribed by data requirements on the contract
data requirements list of this contract.
(c) The Government has
the right to accept, modify, or reject the Contractor's recommendations.
(d) The Contractor shall
insert this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts over $1
million, awarded in the performance of this contract.
(End of clause)
252.211-7001
Availability of Specifications and Standards Not Listed in DODISS, Data Item Descriptions Not Listed in DoD 5010.12-L,
and Plans, Drawings, and Other Pertinent Documents.
As prescribed in 211.204(c), use
the following provision:
AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS NOT LISTED IN DODISS, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS NOT LISTED IN DOD 5010.12-L,
AND PLANS, DRAWINGS, AND OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS (DEC 1991)
Offerors may obtain the specifications, standards,
plans, drawings, data item descriptions, and other pertinent documents cited in
this solicitation by submitting a request to:
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the solicitation and the title and number of the specification, standard, plan,
drawing, or other pertinent document.
(End of provision)
252.211-7002
Availability for Examination of Specifications, Standards, Plans,
Drawings, Data Item Descriptions, and Other Pertinent Documents.
As prescribed in 211.204(c), use
the following provision:
AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, PLANS,
DRAWINGS, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS (DEC 1991)
The specifications,
standards, plans, drawings, data item descriptions, and other pertinent
documents cited in this solicitation are not available for distribution but may
be examined at the following location:
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(End of
provision)
252.211-7003 Item
Identification and Valuation.
As prescribed in 211.274-3, use the following clause:
ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2004)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
“Automatic identification device” means a device, such as a
reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable
media.
“Commonly accepted
commercial marks” means any system of marking products for identification that
is in use generally throughout commercial industry or within commercial
industry sectors. Some examples of
commonly accepted commercial marks are: EAN.UCC Global Trade Item Number; Automotive Industry
Action Group B-4 Parts Identification and Tracking Application Standard, and
B-2 Vehicle Identification Number Bar Code Label
Standard; American Trucking Association Vehicle Maintenance Reporting
Standards; Electronic Industries Alliance EIA 802
Product Marking Standard; and Telecommunications Manufacturers Common Language
Equipment Identification Code.
“Concatenated unique
item identifier” means—
(1) For
items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking
together of the unique identifier data elements in order of
the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number
within the enterprise identifier; or
(2) For
items that are serialized within the original part number, the linking together
of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency
code, enterprise identifier, original part number, and serial number
within the part number.
“Data qualifier” means
a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a
data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that
follows.
“DoD recognized unique
identification equivalent” means a unique identification method that is in
commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized
unique identification equivalents are listed at http://www.acq.osd.mil/uid.
“DoD unique item
identification” means marking an item with a unique item identifier that has
machine-readable data elements to distinguish it from all other like and unlike
items. In addition—
(1) For items that are serialized within the
enterprise identifier, the unique identifier shall include the data elements of
issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and a unique serial number.
(2) For items that are serialized within the part
number within the enterprise identifier, the unique identifier shall include
the data elements of issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, the original
part number, and the serial number.
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“Government’s unit
acquisition cost” means—
(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified
in the contract at the time of delivery; and
(2) For cost-type line, subline,
or exhibit line items, the Contractor’s estimated fully burdened unit cost to
the Government for each item at the time of delivery.
“Issuing agency code”
means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority.
“Item” means a single
hardware article or unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or
constituent parts required to be delivered in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this contract.
“Machine-readable”
means an automatic information technology media, such as bar codes, contact
memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.
“Original part number”
means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at asset
creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.
“Registration (or
controlling) authority” means an organization responsible for assigning a
non-repeatable identifier to an enterprise (i.e., Dun & Bradstreet’s Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, Uniform Code Council (UCC)/EAN International (EAN) Company Prefix, or Defense Logistics Information
System (DLIS) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)
Code).
“Serial number within
the enterprise identifier” or “unique serial number” means a combination of
numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides
for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is
never used again within the enterprise.
“Serial number within
the part number” or “serial number” means a combination of numbers or letters
assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of
that item from any other like item within a part number assignment.
“Serialization within
the enterprise identifier” means each item produced is assigned a serial number
that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is
never used again. The enterprise is
responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.
“Serialization within
the part number” means each item of a particular part number is assigned a
unique serial number within that part number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring
unique serialization within the part number within the enterprise identifier.
“Unique item
identification” means marking an item with machine-readable data elements to
distinguish it from all other like and unlike items.
“Unique item
identifier” means a set of data marked on items that is globally unique,
unambiguous, and robust enough to ensure data information quality throughout
life and to support multi-faceted business applications and users.
“Unique item
identifier type” means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely
identifying a part has been used. The
current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at http://www.acq.osd.mil/uid.
(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under
a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.
(c) Unique
item identification.
(1) The Contractor shall provide DoD unique item identification, or a DoD recognized unique
identification equivalent, for—
(i) All items for
which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more; and
(ii) The following items for which the
Government’s unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000:
Contract Line, Subline, or
Exhibit Line Item Number Item
Description
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(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded
within items as specified in Exhibit Number ____ or Contract Data Requirements
List Item Number _____.
(2) The unique item identifier and the component
data elements of the unique item identifier shall not change over the life of
the item.
(3) Data
syntax and semantics. The Contractor
shall—
(i)
Mark the encoded data elements (except issuing agency code) on the item
using any of the following three types of data qualifiers, as specified
elsewhere in the contract:
(A) Data Identifiers (DIs)
(Format 06).
(B) Application Identifiers (AIs)
(Format 05), in accordance with ISO/IEC International
Standard 15418, Information Technology – EAN/UCC
Application Identifiers and ASC MH
10 Data Identifiers and ASC MH
10 Data Identifiers and Maintenance.
(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs),
in accordance with the DoD collaborative solution “DD”
format for use until the final solution is approved by ISO JTC1/SC 31. The DoD collaborative solution is described
in Appendix D of the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items, available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/uid; and
(ii) Use high capacity automatic identification
devices in unique identification that conform to ISO/IEC
International Standard 15434, Information Technology – Syntax for High Capacity
Automatic Data Capture Media.
(4) Marking
items.
(i) Unless otherwise
specified in the contract, data elements for unique identification (enterprise
identifier, serial number, and, for serialization within the part number only,
original part number) shall be placed on items requiring marking by paragraph
(c)(1) of this clause in accordance with the version of MIL-STD-130,
Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, cited in the contract
Schedule.
(ii) The issuing agency code—
(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and
(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for
the enterprise identifier.
(d) Commonly
accepted commercial marks. The
Contractor shall provide commonly accepted commercial marks for items that are
not required to have unique identification under paragraph (c) of this clause.
(e) Material
Inspection and Receiving Report. The
Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material
Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the
following information:
(1) Description.*
(2) Unique identifier,**
consisting of—
(i) Concatenated DoD unique item identifier; or
(ii) DoD recognized
unique identification equivalent.
(3) Unique item identifier type.**
(4) Issuing agency code (if DoD unique item
identifier is used).**
(5)
(6) Original part number.**
(7) Serial number.**
(8) Quantity shipped.*
(9) Unit of measure.*
(10) Government’s unit acquisition cost.*
(11) Ship-to code.
(12) Shipment date.
(13) Contractor’s CAGE code or DUNS number.
(14) Contract number.
(15) Contract line, subline,
or exhibit line item number.*
(16) Acceptance code.
* Once per contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.
** Once per item.
(f) Material
Inspection and Receiving Report for embedded subassemblies, components, and
parts requiring unique item identification.
The Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the
Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract,
the following information:
(1) Unique item identifier of the item delivered
under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item
that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.
(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded
subassembly, component, or part, consisting of—
(i) Concatenated DoD
unique item identifier; or
(ii) DoD recognized unique identification
equivalent.
(3) Unique item identifier type.**
(4) Issuing agency code (if DoD
unique item identifier is
used).**
(5)
used).**
(6) Original part
number.**
(7) Serial number.**
(8) Unit of measure.
(9) Description.
** Once per item.
(g) The Contractor shall submit the information
required by paragraphs (e) and (f) of this clause in accordance with the
procedures at http://www.acq.osd.mil/uid.
(h) Subcontracts. If paragraph (c)(1)(iii)
of this clause applies, the Contractor shall include this clause, including
this paragraph (h), in all subcontracts issued under this contract.
(End of clause)
252.211-7004
Alternate Preservation, Packaging, and Packing.
As prescribed in 211.272, use
the following provision:
ALTERNATE PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, AND PACKING (DEC 1991)
(a) The Offeror may submit two unit prices for each item--one based
on use of the military preservation, packaging, or packing requirements of the
solicitation; and an alternate based on use of commercial or industrial
preservation, packaging, or packing of equal or better protection than the
military.
(b) If the Offeror submits two unit prices, the following information,
as a minimum, shall be submitted with the offer to allow evaluation of the alternate—
(1) The per
unit/item cost of commercial or industrial preservation, packaging, and
packing;
(2) The per
unit/item cost of military preservation, packaging, and packing;
(3) The
description of commercial or industrial preservation, packaging, and packing
procedures, including material specifications, when applicable, to include—
(i) Method of preservation;
(ii)
Quantity per unit package;
(iii)
Cleaning/drying treatment;
(iv) Preservation treatment;
(v)
Wrapping materials;
(vi) Cushioning/dunnage
material;
(vii)
Thickness of cushioning;
(viii)
Unit container;
(ix) Unit
package gross weight and dimensions;
(x)
Packing; and
(xi)
Packing gross weight and dimensions; and
(4) Item characteristics,
to include—
(i) Material and finish;
(ii) Net
weight;
(iii) Net
dimensions; and
(iv) Fragility.
(c) If the Contracting
Officer does not evaluate or accept the Offeror's
proposed alternate commercial or industrial preservation, packaging, or
packing, the Offeror agrees to preserve, package, or
pack in accordance with the specified military requirements.
(End of provision)
252.211-7005
Substitutions for Military or Federal Specifications and
Standards.
As prescribed in 211.273-4, use
the following clause:
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR MILITARY OR FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (FEB
2003)
(a) Definition. “SPI process,” as used in this clause, means a management or
manufacturing process that has been accepted previously by the Department of
Defense under the Single Process Initiative (SPI) for
use in lieu of a specific military or Federal specification or standard at
specific facilities. Under SPI, these processes are reviewed and accepted by a
Management Council, which includes representatives of the Contractor, the
Defense Contract Management Agency, the Defense Contract Audit Agency, and the
military departments.
(b) Offerors
are encouraged to propose SPI processes in lieu of
military or Federal specifications and standards cited in the
solicitation. A listing of SPI processes accepted at specific facilities is available
via the Internet in Excel format at http://www.dcma.mil/onebook/7.0/7.2./7.2.6/reports/modified.xls.
(c) An offeror proposing to use an SPI
process in lieu of military or Federal specifications or standards cited in the
solicitation shall¾
(1) Identify the
specific military or Federal specification or standard for which the SPI process has been accepted;
(2) Identify
each facility at which the offeror proposes to use
the specific SPI process in lieu of military or
Federal specifications or standards cited in the solicitation;
(3) Identify the
contract line items, subline items, components, or
elements affected by the SPI process; and
(4) If the
proposed SPI process has been accepted at the
facility at which it is proposed for use, but is not yet listed at the Internet
site specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, submit documentation of
Department of Defense acceptance of the SPI process.
(d) Absent a
determination that an SPI process is not acceptable
for this procurement, the Contractor shall use the following SPI processes in lieu of military or Federal specifications
or standards:
(Offeror insert
information for each SPI process)
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(e) If a prospective offeror wishes to obtain, prior to the time specified for
receipt of offers, verification that an SPI process
is an acceptable replacement for military or Federal specifications or
standards required by the solicitation, the prospective offeror¾
(1) May submit
the information required by paragraph (d) of this clause to the Contracting
Officer prior to submission of an offer; but
(2) Must submit the information to the
Contracting Officer at least 10 working days prior to the date specified for
receipt of offers.
(End of clause)