MOBILE COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Added: May 04, 2017 7:06 am Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 1Embassy of the United States of AmericaMuscat, OmanGSO/ProcurementMay 04, 2017Dear Prospective Quoter:SUBJECT: Request for Quotations Number SMU-300-17-R-0001The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a quotation to provide Mobile Communication Services for employees at the American Embassy in Muscat, Oman.Your quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed Ref: SMU300-17-R-0001 "Mobile Communication Services" to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Keith A. Tasher, Embassy of the United States of America, Muscat Oman, on or before 1:00 P.M. on June 5, 2017.In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:Standard Form 1449Section 1, The Schedule, price and paymentSection 5, Representations and CertificationsAdditional information as required in Section 4The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.Direct any questions regarding this request for quotations to Mr. Keith A. Tasher, Contracting Officer, email:TasherKA@state.gov or Mr. Mohan Sundaram, Procurement Supervisor email: SundaramM@state.gov by letter or by telephone +968 9933 1625 during regular business hours.Sincerely,Sd/-KEITH A. THRASHERContracting OfficerMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 2SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMSOFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 301. REQUISITION NUMBER5930908PAGE 1 OF 762. CONTRACT NO.3. AWARD/EFFECTIVEDATE4. ORDER NUMBER5. SOLICITATION NUMBERSMU30017R00016. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATEMay 4, 20177. FOR SOLICITATIONINFORMATION CALL:a. NAMEKEITH A. THRASHERb. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIMEJune 5, 2017: 1:00 pm9. ISSUED BY CODE10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSHUBZONE SMALLBUSINESS (WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNEDSMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS: 517210SERVICE-DISABLEDVETERAN-OWNEDSMALL BUSINESS EDWOSB 8 (A)SIZE STANDARD:11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-TION UNLESS BLOCK ISMARKEDSEE SCHEDULE12. DISCOUNT TERMS13a. THIS CONTRACT IS ARATED ORDER UNDERDPAS (15 CFR 700)13b. RATING14. METHOD OF SOLICITATIONRFQ IFB RFP15. DELIVER TOCODE16. ADMINISTERED BYCODEU.S. EMBASSY MUSCATJAMEAT A'DHUWAL STREET AL KHUWAIR, MUSCAT, OMANKEITH A. THRASHERContracting Officer17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFERERTELEPHONE NO.CODEFACILITY CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BYCODE17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS INOFFER18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCKBELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM19.ITEM NO.20.SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES21.QUANTITY22.UNIT23.UNIT PRICE24.AMOUNT1"Please See Schedule in Section I"25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN __2__ COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN. 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED ____________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)30c. DATE SIGNED31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)KEITH A. THRASHER31c. DATE SIGNEDAUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 319.ITEM NO.20.SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES21.QUANTITY22.UNIT23.UNIT PRICE24.AMOUNT12345Provide Mobile Communication Services to U.S. Embassy MuscatBase YearMobile-to-Mobile Communication (Phone and Data)Mobile-to-Landline communicationConsolidation of phone services to one primary providerOption Year-1Mobile-to-Mobile Communication (Phone and Data)Mobile-to-Landline communicationConsolidation of phone services to one primary providerOption Year-2Mobile-to-Mobile Communication (Phone and Data)Mobile-to-Landline communicationConsolidation of phone services to one primary providerOption Year-3Mobile-to-Mobile Communication (Phone and Data)Mobile-to-Landline communicationConsolidation of phone services to one primary providerOption Year-4Mobile-to-Mobile Communication (Phone and Data)Mobile-to-Landline communicationConsolidation of phone services to one primary provider11111AllAllAllAllAll0.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.00032a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEENRECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTREPRESENTATIVE32c. DATE32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTREPRESENTATIVE32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE33. SHIP NUMBER34. VOUCHER NUMBER35. AMOUNT VERIFIEDCORRECT FOR36. PAYMENT37. CHECK NUMBERPARTIALFINALCOMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.39. S/R VOUCHER NO.40. PAID BY41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER41C. DATE42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)42d. TOTAL CONTAINERSMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 4TABLE OF CONTENTSSection 1 - The Schedule Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SMU30017R0001, Prices, Block 23 Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SMU30017R0001, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work StatementSection 2 - Contract Clauses Contract Clauses Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions Solicitation Provisions Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12Section 4 - Evaluation Factors Evaluation Factors Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12Section 5 - Representations and Certifications Representations and Certifications Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 5SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULECONTINUATION TO SF-1449RFQ NUMBER SMU30017R0001PRICES, BLOCK 23I. SCOPE OF WORKThe Contractor shall provide mobile communication/information services to the Embassy of the United States of America in Oman.The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor on a monthly basis for Standard Services that have been satisfactorily performed.II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEThe contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with four (4) one-year options to renew.III. PRICINGi. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services as specified in the Schedule. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations, or performance at multiple locations.ii. All packages/plans that do not include internet/data shall have restricted access to internet surfing at no additional charge.iii. All packages/plans must include vendor provided cellular phone devices that are Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device or standard smart phone device.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 6A - BASE YEAR PRICINGA.1 Smart Phone Plan ISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR_________OMR __________Plan includes:1. Sim Card2. 500 MB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.3. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.5. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network.6. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for Base Year(12 months)OMR _______________A.2 Smart Phone Plan IISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR ________OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 1 GB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman and the GCC, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 74. Sim Card5. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.*The GCC consists of Baain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Total Price for Base Year(12 months)OMR _______________A.3 Smart Phone Plan IIISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line25 LinesOMR ________OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 5GB internet browsing in Oman and Middle East, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. 100 units (Minute/SMS) of international roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC and Middle East.5. 500MB of international data roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC.6. Sim Card7. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for Base Year(12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 8A.4 Pre-Paid Phone Plan IVPre-Paid Phone Plan including sim card Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per Plan Total monthly price100 Plans / Month1. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within the Caller User Group, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.2. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network to calls within the Caller User Group3. Sim Card4. Smart Phone deviceMonthly PlanOMR ________OMR __________Total Price for Base Year(12 months)OMR _______________A.5 International Calls originating from all Devices (beyond the package).Calls originating from all instruments from below countries to Oman Est. Qty Negotiated Operator's publicly published International Rates* (Variable) Discount to be given as a percent reduction (Fixed reduction rate) Total Price for Base Year with Discount Rate (The Estimated minutes multiplied by the Operator's International Rate)International Roaming CallsMiddle East30 minsOMROMRWashington, DC30 minsOMROMREurope30 minsOMROMRGCC30 minsOMROMRInternational SMSSMS Roaming Middle East30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming Europe30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming GCC30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming USA30 minsOMROMRMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 9Total Price for Base Year (12 months)OMR__________- The rates for Washington DC shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the Continental US.- The rates for Europe shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in Western Europe.- The rates for Middle East shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the GCC, Mid-East, Africa and the Far East.- For the purposes of price evaluation this solicitation shall use the negotiated roaming price for Middle East, Europe and Washington DC.During the contract period the Embassy shall place orders totaling a minimum on $10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders should not exceed $500,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.VAT VERSION BVALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or invoices because the host government currently does not levy VAT.TOTAL PRICE FOR BASE YEAR OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 10B. 1St OPTION YEAR PRICINGB. 1 Smart Phone Plan I3.b.1 Smart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR__________OMR ___________Plan includes:1. Sim Card2. 500 MB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.3. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.5. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network.6. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 1st Option Year(12 months)OMR ________________B. 2 Smart Phone Plan IISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR __________OMR ___________Plan includes sim card with:1. 1 GB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman and the GCC,Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 11while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Sim Card5. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.*The GCC consists of Baain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Total Price for 1st Option Year(12 months)OMR _______________B.3 Smart Phone Plan IIISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line25 LinesOMR ____________OMR ____________Plan includes sim card with:1. 5GB internet browsing in Oman and Middle East, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. 100 units (Minute/SMS) of international roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC and Middle East.5. 500MB of international data roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC.6. Sim Card7. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 1st Option Year(12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 12B.4 Pre-Paid Phone Plan IVPre-Paid Phone Plan including sim card Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per unit Total monthly price100 Plans / Month1. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within the Caller User Group, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.2. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network to calls within the Caller User Group3. Sim Card4. Smart Phone deviceMonthly PlanOMR__________OMR ___________Total Price for 1st Option Year(12 months)OMR __________________B.5 International Calls originating from all Devices (beyond the package).Calls originating from all instruments from below countries to Oman Est. Qty Negotiated Operator's publicly published International Rates* (Variable) Discount to be given as a percent reduction (Fixed reduction rate) Total Price for Base Year with Discount Rate (The Estimated minutes multiplied by the Operator's International Rate)International Roaming CallsMiddle East30 minsOMROMRWashington, DC30 minsOMROMREurope30 minsOMROMRGCC30 minsOMROMRInternational SMSSMS Roaming Middle East30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming Europe30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming GCC30 minsOMROMRMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 13SMS Roaming USA30 minsOMROMRTotal Price for 1st Option Year (12 months)OMR _____________- The rates for Washington DC shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the Continental US.- The rates for Europe shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in Western Europe- The rates for Oman shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the GCC, Mid-East, Africa and the Far East.- For the purposes of price evaluation this solicitation shall use the negotiated roaming price for Oman the GCC, Europe and Washington DC.During the contract period the Embassy shall place orders totaling a minimum on $10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders should not exceed $500,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.VAT VERSION BVALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the host government currently does not levy VAT.TOTAL PRICE FOR 1st OPTION YEAR OMR ______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 14C. 2nd OPTION YEAR PRICINGC.1 Smart Phone Plan ISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR_________OMR __________Plan includes:1. Sim Card2. 500 MB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.3. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.5. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network.6. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 2nd Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 15C.2 Smart Phone Plan IISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR __________OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 1 GB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman and the GCC, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Sim Card5. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.*The GCC consists of Baain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Total Price for 2nd Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 16C.3 Smart Phone Plan IIISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line25 LinesOMR _________OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 5GB internet browsing in Oman and Middle East, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. 100 units (Minute/SMS) of international roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC and Middle East.5. 500MB of international data roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC.6. Sim Card7. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 2nd Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 17C.4 Pre-Paid Phone Plan IVPre-Paid Phone Plan including sim card Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per unit Total monthly price100 Plans / Month1. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within the Caller User Group, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.2. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network to calls within the Caller User Group3. Sim Card4. Smart Phone deviceMonthly PlanOMR __________OMR __________Total Price for 2nd Option Year(12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 18C.5 International Calls originating from all Devices (beyond the package).Calls originating from all instruments from below countries to Oman Est. Qty Negotiated Operator's publicly published International Rates* (Variable) Discount to be given as a percent reduction (Fixed reduction rate) Total Price for Base Year with Discount Rate (The Estimated minutes multiplied by the Operator's International Rate)International Roaming CallsMiddle East30 minsOMROMRWashington, DC30 minsOMROMREurope30 minsOMROMRGCC30 minsOMROMRInternational SMSSMS Roaming Middle East30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming Europe30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming GCC30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming USA30 minsOMROMRTotal Price for 2nd Option Year (12 months)OMR_________- The rates for Washington DC shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the Continental US.- The rates for Europe shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in Western Europe.- The rates for Middle East shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the GCC, Mid-East, Africa and the Far East.- For the purposes of price evaluation this solicitation shall use the negotiated roaming price for Middle East, Europe and Washington DC.During the contract period the Embassy shall place orders totaling a minimum on $10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders should not exceed $500,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 19VAT VERSION BVALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the host government currently does not levy VAT.TOTAL PRICE FOR 2nd OPTION YEAR OMR ______________D. 3rd OPTION YEAR PRICINGD.1 Smart Phone Plan ISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR __________OMR __________Plan includes:1. Sim Card2. 500 MB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.3. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.5. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network.6. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 3rd Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 20D.2 Smart Phone Plan IISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR __________OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 1 GB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman and the GCC, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Sim Card5. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.*The GCC consists of Baain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Total Price for 3rd Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 21D.3 Smart Phone Plan IIISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line25 LinesOMR __________OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 5GB internet browsing in Oman and Middle East, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. 100 units (Minute/SMS) of international roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC and Middle East.5. 500MB of international data roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC.6. Sim Card7. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 3rd Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 22D.4 Pre-Paid Phone Plan IVPre-Paid Phone Plan including sim card Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per unit Total monthly price100 Plans / Month1. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within the Caller User Group, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.2. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network to calls within the Caller User Group3. Sim Card4. Smart Phone deviceMonthly PlanOMR _________OMR __________Total Price for 3rd Option Year(12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 23D.5 International Calls originating from all Devices (beyond the package).Calls originating from all instruments from below countries to Oman Est. Qty Negotiated Operator's publicly published International Rates* (Variable) Discount to be given as a percent reduction (Fixed reduction rate) Total Price for Base Year with Discount Rate (The Estimated minutes multiplied by the Operator's International Rate)International Roaming CallsMiddle East30 minsOMROMRWashington, DC30 minsOMROMREurope30 minsOMROMRGCC30 minsOMROMRInternational SMSSMS Roaming Middle East30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming Europe30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming GCC30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming USA30 minsOMROMRTotal Price for 3rd Option Year (12 months)OMR __________- The rates for Washington DC shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the Continental US.- The rates for Europe shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in Western Europe.- The rates for Middle East shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the GCC, Mid-East, Africa and the Far East.- For the purposes of price evaluation this solicitation shall use the negotiated roaming price for Middle East, Europe and Washington DC.During the contract period the Embassy shall place orders totaling a minimum on $10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders should not exceed $500,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 24VAT VERSION BVALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the host government currently does not levy VAT.TOTAL PRICE FOR 3rd OPTION YEAR OMR ______________E.4th OPTION YEAR PRICINGE.1 Smart Phone Plan ISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR _________OMR __________Plan includes:1. Sim Card2. 500 MB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.3. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.5. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network.6. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 4th Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 25E.2 Smart Phone Plan IISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line50 LinesOMR _______OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 1 GB internet browsing in Oman, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)*, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman and the GCC, while on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. Sim Card5. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.*The GCC consists of Baain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Total Price for 4th Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 26E.3 Smart Phone Plan IIISmart Phone Plan / Description Rate Plan Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per line Total monthly priceMonthly Plan per Line25 LinesOMR _________OMR __________Plan includes sim card with:1. 5GB internet browsing in Oman and Middle East, while on the provider's Network.2. Unlimited minutes of calls within Oman, to landlines and mobiles in Oman including the inter-connect fees.3. Unlimited SMS within Oman on the provider's Network, including the inter-connect fees.4. 100 units (Minute/SMS) of international roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC and Middle East.5. 500MB of international data roaming, from networks other than the provider's network, toughout the GCC.6. Sim Card7. Department of State Mobile Computing Approved Smart Phone - compatible or equal to an iPhone, Blackberry or Samsung device.Total Price for 4th Option Year (12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 27E.4 Pre-Paid Phone Plan IVPre-Paid Phone Plan including sim card Est. Qty Smart Phone Plan Cost per unit Total monthly price100 Plans / Month1. Unlimited minutes, including inter-connect fees, of calls within the Caller User Group, to landlines and mobiles in Oman, while on the provider's network.2. Unlimited SMS, including inter-connect fees, within Oman, while on the provider's network to calls within the Caller User Group.3. Sim Card4. Smart Phones deviceMonthly PlanOMR _________OMR __________Total Price for 4th Option Year(12 months)OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 28E.5 International Calls originating from all Devices (beyond the package).Calls originating from all instruments from below countries to Oman Est. Qty Negotiated Operator's publicly published International Rates* (Variable) Discount to be given as a percent reduction (Fixed reduction rate) Total Price for Base Year with Discount Rate (The Estimated minutes multiplied by the Operator's International Rate)International Roaming CallsMiddle East30 minsOMROMRWashington, DC30 minsOMROMREurope30 minsOMROMRGCC30 minsOMROMRInternational SMSSMS Roaming Middle East30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming Europe30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming GCC30 minsOMROMRSMS Roaming USA30 minsOMROMRTotal Price for 4th Option Year (12 months)OMR ____________- The rates for Washington DC shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the Continental US.- The rates for Europe shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in Western Europe.- The rates for Middle East shall be applicable in the resultant contract for all locations in the GCC, Mid-East, Africa and the Far East.- For the purposes of price evaluation this solicitation shall use the negotiated roaming price for Middle East, Europe and Washington DC.During the contract period the Embassy shall place orders totaling a minimum on $10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders should not exceed $500,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 29VAT VERSION BVALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the host government currently does not levy VAT.TOTAL PRICE FOR 4th OPTION YEAR OMR ______________GRAND ESTIMATED TOTAL OF CONTRACT (EXCLUDING VAT): TOTAL ESTMATED AMOUNT FOR BASE YEAR OMR _______________ TOTAL ESTMATED AMOUNT FOR 1st OPTION YEAR OMR _______________ TOTAL ESTMATED AMOUNT FOR 2nd OPTION YEAR OMR _______________ TOTAL ESTMATED AMOUNT FOR 3rd OPTION YEAR OMR _______________ TOTAL ESTMATED AMOUNT FOR 4th OPTION YEAR OMR _______________ GRAND TOTAL: Base Plus 4 option years OMR _______________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 30CONTINUATION TO SF-1449RFQ NUMBER SMU30017R0001INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACTSCHEDULE OF SERVICES, BLOCK 201. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENTThis solicitation is for mobile telephone services. Contractor-furnished services are to be provided on an indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery basis with delivery to the U.S. Embassy. The Contractor shall provide complete mobile telephones services for the U.S. Embassy in Oman. The Contractor shall ensure that the connection tough its network is of the highest quality possible and shall be uninterrupted, clear, and with no static. Network problems shall be remedied immediately, and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) must be immediately informed of any problems and their resolution.Services provided shall include: Mobile Telephone Equipment SIM card Calls & Data within Oman and Middle East International Calls International Roaming SMS Messaging Voice Mail Call forwarding 24-hour Customer Service Government Online Account Access Rental of cell-phones with or without sim cards Detailed billing of calls made1.1 Mobile Telephone EquipmentMobile PhoneBatteries (at least Li-Ion)Battery chargerFixed hands-free kitPersonal hands free unitBelt clip or pouchUser manualSafety certificate and brochures1.2 Calls & Data within MuscatThe Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis at least 90% local network coverage around Muscat with special consideration to all urban areas and main traffic routes.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 311.2.1 National CoverageThe Contractor shall have excellent coverage in all urban areas around the country, with special emphasis on poor and no reception areas. All areas in Muscat are essential coverage areas for Embassy personnel. In areas of poor coverage that are essential to Embassy personnel activities, the Contractor will provide a timetable for improving coverage in those areas.1.2.2 In-building CoverageThe Contractor will make sure that all of the facilities stated below have full network coverage. The Contractor shall provide all of the necessary equipment at no additional cost to the Government to ensure full coverage including parking lots, etc. All improvements will be done by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government.List of U.S. Embassy General Facilities;Embassy Compound Embassy WarehouseStreet #32, Building #38 Way #6033, Plot #2512Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Ghala, Industrial AreaMuscat, Sultanate of Oman Muscat, Sultanate of OmanThere shall be complete conductivity in all areas where American Embassy employees reside. These residences are located in and around Muscat in addition to other cities.1.3 International CallsThe Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis international connectivity with the USA, all Middle Eastern countries, and all other worldwide countries that telephone services are available. There shall be an option to restrict lines to have access to international dialing at no additional charge.1.4 International RoamingThe Contractor shall provide as extensive international roaming connectivity as possible, with the special interest of the Government for roaming within Oman, the Middle East and the USA. There shall be an option to restrict lines to have access to international roaming (voice & data) at no additional charge.1.5 SMS MessagingThe Contractor shall provide access to around the clock SMS messaging.1.6 Voice MailThe Contractor shall provide Voice Mail services in English and Arabic. A voice mailbox shall be prepared for each number separately as per standard practice. At the end of the contractMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 32period, if the contract is not renewed, the Contractor shall allow the voicemail service to continue for an additional 60 days. The message will allow the calling parties to be informed of the new number.1.7 Customer ServiceThe Contractor shall provide technical support for setting up voice mail, roaming questions, questions on the phone features, number changes, lost or stolen telephone reporting, manufacturer's warranty information, and all other matters concerning the mobile communication services tough the Contractor's Project Manager.2. INVOICING(a) The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices in soft copies to the COR. Hard copies of the monthly invoices shall be submitted to the COR at the address shown in paragraph (d) below. This must be done via a courier and not tough the post office. A proper invoice must include the following information:1. A cover page which would include the Client's name (U.S. Embassy), the account number, invoice number, invoice date, and the period the charges pertain to. It would have only tee charging line items on it: Contractor's name and bank account information for payments by wire transfers Invoice Date Contract Number A summary showing a listing of each line with total monthly price in local currency for that line. A detailed invoice for each agency has to be attached to each summary invoice and should include the cost breakdown by each telephone line according to the pricing schedule Name, title, phone number, and address of person to contact in case of defective invoice Total Pricing2. A cost breakdown of the services to include (in minutes, cost and total): Airtime, SMS, internet surfing, DATA plan, international roaming (charges for airtime, SMS units, and data), fees for other cellular providers and advanced features.3. A break down per phone indicating the various charges of the phone numbersthat belongs to the client number. The columns format should look like the following:Department Name:Cellular NumberMonthly ChargesDuration of call in minutesAirtime feeSMS unitsSMS feeAdvanced servicesDATA planOther cellular provider's feeTOTALMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 33(b) If an invoice does not contain the above information, the Government reserves the right to reject the invoice as improper and return it to the Contractor within 7 calendars days. The Contractor must then submit a proper invoice.(c) The COR will take each summary invoice and furnish the detailed invoice to the appropriate official in each individual Government agency. That agency representative will review the detailed invoice and either approve for payment or advise the COR of the inaccuracies found. It shall be the COR who will interact with the Contractor on any invoice problems.(d) The Contractor will send all invoices to the following address:U.S. Embassy MuscatAttn: Financial Management OfficeJamayat A-Duwal Al-Arabia St. No: 32Post Box: 202, Postal Code: 115Muscat, Oman(e) Payment shall be made in local currency by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 30 days after receipt of the proper invoice.3. KEY PERSONNEL3.1 The Project Manager must be able to converse in English. The Contractor shall assign the below key person who shall be the direct liaison with the COR concerning all work related to this contract. It shall be the Project Manager's task to direct, schedule, supervise, inspect and test the work under this contract, and to receive instructions from the COR. The Project Manager shall be available Sunday tough Thursday from 08:00 - 17:00, in addition to emergencies on weekends and holidays.POSITION/FUNCTION NAME Project Manager3.2 During the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is required due to illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days before making any permanent substitutions.3.3 After the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor may substitute a key person if the Contractor determines that it is necessary. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the proposed action immediately. Prior to making the substitution, the Contractor will provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 343.4 The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances requiring the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute. The proposed substitute shall possess qualifications comparable to the original key person. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of its approval or disapproval of the substitution within 15 calendar days after receiving the required information. The Government will modify the contract to reflect any changes in key personnel.4. PERMITSWithout additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the work under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable Omani country laws.5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY5.1 There is no Government Furnished Property for this contract.6. ADDITION/TERMINATION OF LINESThe Contractor will provide a fully functional SIM card, telephone number, and appropriate security codes to the COR within 24 hours after receiving a delivery order under the contract. The Contractor will terminate any line within 24 hours after receiving a written order to terminate a line from the Government representative.7. NON-OFFICIAL LINESThis Contract is valid only for official Government needs.8. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATIONAny information made available to the Contractor by the Government shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.9. TECHNOLOGICAL REFRESHMENTAfter contract award, the Government may; pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, paragraph (c), Changes; request changes within the scope of the contract. These changes may be required to improve performance or react to changes in technology.The Contractor may propose for the Government's technological refreshment, substitutions or additions for any provided products or services that may become available as a result of technological improvements. The Government may, at any time during the term of this contract or any extensions thereof, modify the contract to acquire products which are similar to those under the contract and that the Contractor has, or has not, formally announced for marketingMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 35purposes. This action is considered to be within the scope of the contract. At the option of the Government, a demonstration of the substitute product may be required. The Government is under no obligation to modify the contract in response to the proposed additions or substitutions.Such substitutions or additions may include any part of, or all of, a given product(s) provided that the following conditions are met and substantiated by documentation in the technological refreshment proposal:(a) The proposed product(s) shall meet all of the technical specifications of thisdocument and conform to the terms and conditions cited in the contract.(b) The proposed product(s) shall have the capacity, performance, or functionalcharacteristics equal to or greater than, the current product(s).(c) The proposal shall discuss the impact on hardware, services, and delivery schedules. The cost of the changes not specifically addressed in the proposal shall be borneentirely by the Contractor.(d) Contractor has the right to withdraw, in whole or in part, any technological refreshment proposal prior to acceptance by the Government. Contractor will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that prices for substitutions or additions are comparable to replaced or discontinued products. If a technological refreshment proposal is accepted and made a part of this contract, an equitable adjustment, increasing or decreasing the contract price, may be required and any other affected provisions of this contract shall be made in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4, paragraph (c), Changes, and other applicable clauses of the contract.10. SPECIAL SHORT TERM PROMOTIONFor the entire contract duration, the Contractor will offer the U.S. Embassy the option to take advantage of any promotional programs that it offers and that is suited for use by U.S. Embassy staff. The U.S. Embassy, at its own discretion, will have the option to take or reject the opportunity.11. DELIVERY ORDERSThe Contracting Officer will issue delivery orders to order phone and services to the Contractor for performance of work under this contract. If an order is given orally, it will be followed up by a written delivery order within two (2) days.The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to give an oral delivery order. If a task is given orally, it will be done by the Contracting Officer after funds have been identified and followed up by a written delivery order obligating those funds within two (2) days of the oral order. All task and delivery orders will be in written form, state the manner of the work to be performed, and have an issue date and a date by which the work is to be completed.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 3612. TRAININGThe Contractor shall provide, at no additional cost, training sessions in English to all U.S. Embassy employees who received a mobile phone. Training to be provided will include the proper operation of the equipment purchased and the equipment's operating features. The training will be coordinated with the COR to match the U.S. Embassy work schedule.13. EQUIPMENT RETURN/DEFECTIVE POLICYIf a telephone/SIM card is defective or is being returned, the telephone/SIM card will be exchanged within 2 business days.13.1 Collecting Broken UnitsA messenger supplied by the Contractor will pick up broken units within 24 hours of being called, but not more than twice a week, at no additional cost.13.2 Returning Fixed Unitsa) All units will be returned or substituted within two business day.b) Returned units will be accompanied by a form describing what was fixed.c) Service center managers shall approve that each unit is fixed and checked by technicians.d) If unit can't be fixed and memory cannot be transferred, the Contractor shall provide aprinted memory list with the returned unit.14. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS14.1 The Contractor shall provide a phone number and email address of a Business Service Desk for the purpose of reporting equipment problems and malfunctions, billing inquiries, and customer question regarding accounts and services. The contractor shall make sure that:a) Seven days a week and 24 hours a day, the Help-Desk support and troubleshooting for technical issues shall be available.b) A dedicated Technical Support person shall be assigned to manage this contract.c) The Project Manager shall be available Sunday tough Thursday from 08:00 - 17:00, in addition to emergencies on weekends and holidays.d) More than 90% of the time connectivity is at maximum bit speed and less than tee connectivity breakage per month.e) Commitment of maximum 60 minutes response time to Embassy focal point from the Project Manager.f) Commitment of maximum 60 minutes response time for Embassy calls to the Business Service Desk.g) Once the issue has been resolved, a notification email shall be sent to the appropriate Communication Center.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 3715. SURVIVABILITY AND RECOVERYThe Contractor shall have a working system of network survivability in case of emergencies and serious disasters when all networks may be jammed or when parts of the network are destroyed. The Contractor shall have a recovery plan in place that shall deal with such occurrences.16. TERMINATION OF LINES/PLANSThe Contractor shall not charge any penalty fees for terminating a line/plan during the contract year.17. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.Performance Objective Performance Work Statement Performance TesholdServices.Performs all mobile communication services set forth in the scope of work.1. tu 17.All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaint is received per month.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 38SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSESFAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERICAL ITEMS (JAN 2017), is incorporated by reference (See SF-1449, Block 27A).52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2017)(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:X 1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402)._ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).__ (5) [Reserved].__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).X (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).__ (10) [Reserved].__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 39__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.__ (13) [Reserved]__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2)and (3)).__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).__ (24) 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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).X (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).__(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).__ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).__(30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).X (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 40__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)X (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 tough April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.X (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).__ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).__ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.__ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).__ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).__ (47) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).__ (48)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 41__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.__ (49) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301note).X (50) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).__ (51) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).__ (52) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).__ (53) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).X (54) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).__ (55) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).X (56) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).__ (57) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).__ (58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).__ (59) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).__ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 42__ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).__ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition teshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.(iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 43(ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(xi) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).(xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).(xvi) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 tough April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvi): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.(xvii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)).(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).(xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 44ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSESFAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 1252.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htmThese addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition Website at http://www.statebuy.state.gov/ to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an internet "search engine" (i.e., Google, Yahoo, Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)52.204-12 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER MAINTENANCE (DEC 2012)52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JULY 2013)52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 45THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of award tough base period or option periods if exercised.(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.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 US$ 50.00, 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 US$150,000.00(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of US$250,000.00 or(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within ten (10) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirement 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) above.(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, 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 3 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.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 4652.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the contract's effective period.52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract.52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed sixty (60) months or five (5) years.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 4752.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). As prescribed in 28.309(a), insert the following clause:WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (JUL 2014)(a) The Contractor shall(1) Before commencing performance under this contract, establish provisions to provide for the payment of disability compensation and medical benefits to covered employees and death benefits to their eligible survivors, by purchasing workers' compensation insurance or qualifying as a self-insurer under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 932) as extended by the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651, et seq.), and continue to maintain provisions to provide such Defense Base Act benefits until contract performance is completed;(2) Within ten days of an employee's injury or death or from the date the Contractor has knowledge of the injury or death, submit Form LS-202 (Employee's First Report of Injury or Occupational Illness) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 930(a), 20 CFR 702.201 to 702.203);(3) Pay all compensation due for disability or death within the time frames required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914, 20 CFR 702.231 and 703.232);(4) Provide for medical care as required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 907, 20 CFR 702.402 and 702.419);(5) If controverting the right to compensation, submit Form LS-207 (Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(d), 20 CFR 702.251);(6) Immediately upon making the first payment of compensation in any case, submit Form LS-206 (Payment Of Compensation Without Award) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c), 20 CFR 702.234);(7) When payments are suspended or when making the final payment, submit Form LS-208 (Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation Payments) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c) and (g), 20 CFR 702.234 and 702.235); and(8) Adhere to all other provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act as extended by the Defense Base Act, and Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR Parts 701 to 704.(b) For additional information on the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act requirements see http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsdba.htm.(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts to which the Defense Base Act applies.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 4852.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. "John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor");2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE) (AUG 1999)(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed-price stated in this contract.(b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit invoices in an original and 2 copies to the office identified in Block 18b of the SF-1449. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 49(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the Contractor's address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:652.216-70 ORDERING - INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT (APR 2004)The Government shall use one of the following forms to issue orders under this contract:(a) The Optional Form 347, Order for Supplies or Services, and Optional Form 348, Order for Supplies or Services Schedule - Continuation; or,(b) The DS-2076, Purchase Order, Receiving Report and Voucher, and DS-2077, Continuation Sheet.652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AUG 1999)(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.(b) The COR for this contract is the Information Management Officer.652.225-71 SECTION 8(A) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED (AUG 1999)(a) Section 8(a) of the U.S. Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a)), prohibits compliance by U.S. persons with any boycott fostered by a foreign country against a country which is friendly to the United States and which is not itself the object of any form of boycott pursuant to United States law or regulation. The Boycott of Israel by Arab League countries is such a boycott, and therefore, the following actions, if taken with intent to comply with, further, or support the Arab League Boycott of Israel, are prohibited activitiesunder the Export Administration Act:(1) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to do business with or in Israel, with any Israeli business concern, or with any national or resident of Israel, or with any other person, pursuant to an agreement of, or a request from or on behalf of a boycotting country;Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 50(2) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to employ or otherwise discriminating against any person on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin of thatperson or of any owner, officer, director, or employee of such person;(3) Furnishing information with respect to the race, religion, or national origin of anyU.S. person or of any owner, officer, director, or employee of such person;(4) Furnishing information about whether any person has, has had, or proposes to have any business relationship (including a relationship by way of sale, purchase, legal or commercial representation, shipping or other transport, insurance, investment, or supply) with or in the State of Israel, with any business concern organized under the laws of the State of Israel, with any Israeli national or resident, or with any person which is known or believed to berestricted from having any business relationship with or in Israel;(5) Furnishing information about whether any person is a member of, has made contributions to, or is otherwise associated with or involved in the activities of any charitable or fraternal organization which supports the State of Israel; and,(a) Paying, honoring, confirming, or otherwise implementing a letter of credit which contains any condition or requirement against doing business with the State of Israel.(b) Under Section 8(a), the following types of activities are not forbidden "compliance with the boycott,'' and are therefore exempted from Section 8(a)'s prohibitions listed in paragraphs (a)(1)-(6) above:(1) Complying or agreeing to comply with requirements:(i) Prohibiting the import of goods or services from Israel or goods produced or services provided by any business concern organized under the laws of Israel or by nationals or residents of Israel; or,(ii) Prohibiting the shipment of goods to Israel on a carrier of Israel, or by a route other than that prescribed by the boycotting country or the recipient of the shipment;(2) Complying or agreeing to comply with import and shipping document requirements with respect to the country of origin, the name of the carrier and route of shipment, the name of the supplier of the shipment or the name of the provider of other services, except that no information knowingly furnished or conveyed in response to such requirements may be stated in negative, blacklisting, or similar exclusionary terms, other than with respect to carriers or route of shipments as may be permitted by such regulations in order to comply with precautionary requirements protecting against war risks and confiscation;(3) Complying or agreeing to comply in the normal course of business with the unilateral and specific selection by a boycotting country, or national or resident thereof, of carriers, insurance, suppliers of services to be performed within the boycotting country or specific goods which, in the normal course of business, are identifiable by source when importedinto the boycotting country;Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 51(4) Complying or agreeing to comply with the export requirements of the boycotting country relating to shipments or transshipments of exports to Israel, to any business concern of ororganized under the laws of Israel, or to any national or resident of Israel;(5) Compliance by an individual or agreement by an individual to comply with the immigration or passport requirements of any country with respect to such individual or any member of such individual's family or with requests for information regarding requirements ofemployment of such individual within the boycotting country; and,(6) Compliance by a U.S. person resident in a foreign country or agreement by such person to comply with the laws of that country with respect to his or her activities exclusively therein, and such regulations may contain exceptions for such resident complying with the laws or regulations of that foreign country governing imports into such country of trademarked, trade named, or similarly specifically identifiable products, or components of products for his or her own use, including the performance of contractual services within that country, as may be defined by such regulations.652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)(a) The Contractor warrants the following: (1) That is has obtained authorization to operate and do business in the country or countries in which this contract will be performed;(2) That is has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and,(3) That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the performance of this contract.(b) If the party actually performing the work will be a subcontractor or joint venture partner, then such subcontractor or joint venture partner agrees to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause.52.229-70 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (JUL 1988)This is to certify that the item(s) covered by this contract is/are for export solely for the use of the U.S. Foreign Service Post identified in the contract schedule.The Contractor shall use a photocopy of this contract as evidence of intent to export. Final proof of exportation may be obtained from the agent handling the shipment. Such proof shall be accepted in lieu of payment of excise tax.(End of clause)Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 52SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONSFAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017), is incorporated by reference (see SF-1449, Block 27A)ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1A. SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS. Each offer must consist of the following:A.1. SF-1449. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Sections 1 and 5 have been filled out.The Offeror shall include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs covering employees. The offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any Department of Labor approved providers at the DOL website at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm]A.2. INFORMATION. Information demonstrating the offeror's/quoter's ability to perform, including:(1) Name of a Project Manager (or other liaison to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate) who understands written and spoken English;(2) Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;(3) List of clients over the past 5 years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services within Sultanate of Oman then the offeror shall provide its international experience. Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client's contact person. In addition, the client's contact person may be asked to comment on the offeror's: Quality of services provided under the contract; Compliance with contract terms and conditions; Effectiveness of management; Willingness to cooperate with and assist the customer in routine matters, and when confronted by unexpected difficulties; and Business integrity / business conduct. The Government will use past performance information primarily to assess an offeror's capability to meet the solicitation performance requirements, including the relevance and successful performance of the offeror's work experience. The Government may also use this data to evaluate the credibility of the offeror's proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer may use past performance information in making a determination of responsibility.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 53(4) Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;(5) The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2). If offeror already possesses the locally required licenses and permits, a copy shall be provided(6) The offeror's strategic plan for Mobile Communication services to include but not limited to:(a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in Section 1, Performance Work Statement.(b) Identify types and quantities of equipment, supplies and materials required for performance of services under this contract. Identify if the offeror already possesses the listed items and their condition for suitability and if not already possessed or inadequate for use how and when the items will be obtained;(c) Plan of ensuring quality of services including but not limited to contract administration and oversight; and(d) (1) If insurance is required by the solicitation, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance(s), or (2) a statement that the Contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.(7) Information on Connectivity within Sultanate of Oman.(8) List of International Roaming contracts.(9) Offeror is required to provide a copy of the Rate Plan Subscription(10) Offeror is required to provide a Price List for accessories.(11) Evidence that the Contractor has a recovery plan in the event of an emergency or disaster.Any other written information that will provide proof of the company's technical and financial responsibility.Proposals shall be considered valid only if, the following company documents are submitted along with the proposal package at the time of submission.(a) Commercial Registration Certificate with the host government(b) Registration documents from host governments' Ministry of Commerce and Industry(c) Registration documents from Oman Chamber of Commerce and & Industry(d) A company brochure(e) Technical proposal(f) Client list,(g) Past performance record(h) Financial statementMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 54A.3. IF REQUIRED BY THE SOLICITATION, PROVIDE EITHER:(a) a copy of the Certificate of Insurance, or(b) a statement that the Contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONSFAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 1252.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htmThese addresses are subject to change. If the FAR is not available at the locations indicated above, use of an internet "search engine" (i.e., Google, Yahoo, Excite) is suggested to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR provisions.The following Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference:PROVISION TITLE AND DATE52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JULY 2016)52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)As prescribed in 37.110 (a), insert the following provision:Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site whereservices are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all generaland local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to theMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 55extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shallfailure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contractaward.A pre-proposal conference/site visit will be held on Thursday the May 18, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the U.S. Embassy, Muscat. Prospective Offerors/Quoters should contact Mohanarangan Sundaram at 2464-3488 for additional information or to arrange access to Embassy.The following DOSAR provision(s) is/are provided in full text:652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015)The Department of State's Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting office for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/LM/AQM Advocate for Competition, at AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov.(b) The Department of State's Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Judes DeBaere, Management Officer, phone number 00968-2464-3660, fax number 00968-2464-3770. For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.(End of provision)Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 56SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORSThe Government intends to award a contract/purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror/quoter who is a responsible contractor. The evaluation process shall include the following:(a) COMPLIANCE REVIEW. The Government will perform an initial review of proposals/quotations received to determine compliance with the terms of the solicitation. The Government may reject as unacceptable proposals/quotations that do not conform to the solicitation.(b) TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY. Technical acceptability will include a review of past performance and experience as defined in Section 3, along with any technical information provided by the offeror with its proposal/quotation. The Government reserves the right to conduct a field test of the offeror's network within the Sultanate of Oman to ensure adequate connectivity.(c) PRICE EVALUATION. The lowest price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in "Prices - Continuation of SF-1449, block 23", and arriving at a grand total, including all options. The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.(d) RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION. The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including: Adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them; Ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments; Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; Necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them; Necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 57ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORSFAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12THE FOLLOWING FAR PROVISIONS ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (FEB 2000)If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to United States currency using the exchangerate used by the Embassy in effect as follows:(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the date of bid opening.(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures-(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on initialoffers; otherwise(2) On the date specified for receipt of proposal revisions.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 58SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEC 2016)The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) tough (t) of this provision.(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-"Administrative merits determination" means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance."Arbitral award or decision" means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance."Civil judgment" means-(1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance."DOL Guidance" means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: "Guidance for Executive Order 13673, ‘Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces'". The DOL Guidance was initially published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2016, and significant revisions will be published for public comment in the Federal Register. The DOL Guidance and subsequent versions can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces."Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program."Enforcement agency" means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated toMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 59administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are-(1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for-(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;(ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;(iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act;(iv) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act;(v) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and(vi) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors);(2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for-(i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;(3) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for-(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;(ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and(iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity);(4) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and(5) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for-(i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;(ii) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;(iii) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and(iv) Section 6(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Equal Pay Act)."Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-(6) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or(7) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties."Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner."Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees."Inverted domestic corporation", means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c)."Labor compliance agreement" means an agreement entered into between a contractor or subcontractor and an enforcement agency to address appropriate remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to increase compliance with the labor laws, or other related matters."Labor laws" means the following labor laws and E.O.s:Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 60(1) The Fair Labor Standards Act.(2) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970.(3) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.(4) The National Labor Relations Act.(5) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.(6) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act.(7) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity).(8) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.(9) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.(10) The Family and Medical Leave Act.(11) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.(12) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.(13) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.(14) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors).(15) Equivalent State laws as defined in the DOL Guidance. (The only equivalent State laws implemented in the FAR are OSHA-approved State Plans, which can be found at www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/approved_state_plans.html)."Labor law decision" means an administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment, which resulted from a violation of one or more of the laws listed in the definition of "labor laws"."Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except-(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;(8) PSC 9610, Ores;(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials."Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture."Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor."Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 61(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensitive technology"-(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3))."Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"-(1) Means a small business concern-(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16)."Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation."Small disadvantaged business concern", consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); andMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 62(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition."Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or(2) Tough another subsidiary of a parent corporation."Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern-(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans."Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often tough acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances."Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women."Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern-(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women."Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.Note to paragraph (a): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, the following definitions in this paragraph (a) are enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order: "Administrative merits determination", "Arbitral award or decision", paragraph (2) of "Civil judgment", "DOL Guidance", "Enforcement agency", "Labor compliance agreement", "Labor laws", and "Labor law decision". The enjoined definitions will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the SAM website.(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed tough http://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, areMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 63current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) tough (t) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.](c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern.(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, that it □ is, □ is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-(i) It □ is,□ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 64(i) It □ is, □ is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition teshold.(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is a women-owned business concern.(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:____________________________________(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that-(i) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: __________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246-(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that-(i) It □ has, □ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and(ii) It □ has, □ has not filed all required compliance reports.(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that-(i) It □ has developed and has on file, □ has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 cfr parts 60-1 and 60-2), or(ii) It □ has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 65(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)(1) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of "domestic end product." The terms "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item" "component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."(2) Foreign End Products:Line Item No.Country of Origin_____________________________________________________________________________________________[List as necessary](3) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25.(g)(1) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (g)(1)(iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The terms "Baainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 66(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Baainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Baainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:Line Item No.Country of Origin_____________________________________________________________________________________________[List as necessary](iii) The offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act." The offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of "domestic end product."Other Foreign End Products:Line Item No.Country of Origin_____________________________________________________________________________________________[List as necessary](iv) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25.(2) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate I. If Alternate I to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":Canadian End Products:Line Item No._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[List as necessary]Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 67(3) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":Canadian or Israeli End Products:Line Item No.Country of Origin_____________________________________________________________________________________________[List as necessary](4) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate III. If Alternate III to the clause at 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Baainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Baainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:Line Item No.Country of Origin_____________________________________________________________________________________________[List as necessary](5) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.)(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(5)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements."(ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.Other End Products:Line Item No.Country of Origin______________________________________________________________Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 68_______________________________[List as necessary](iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation.(h) Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Executive Order 12689). (Applies only if the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition teshold.) The offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror and/or any of its principals-(1) □ Are, □ are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;(2) □ Have, □ have not, within a tee-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a Federal, state or local government contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property;(3) □ Are, □ are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a Government entity with, commission of any of these offenses enumerated in paragraph (h)(2) of this clause; and(4) □ Have, □ have not, within a tee-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,500 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.(i) Taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:(A) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.(B) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.(ii) Examples.(A) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. §6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.(B) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. §6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appealMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 69to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.(C) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. §6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment.(D) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. §362 (the Bankruptcy Code).(i) Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Executive Order 13126). [The Contracting Officer must list in paragraph (i)(1) any end products being acquired under this solicitation that are included in the List of Products Requiring Contractor Certification as to Forced or Indentured Child Labor, unless excluded at .](1) Listed end products.Listed End ProductListed Countries of Origin____________________________________________________________________________(2) Certification. [If the Contracting Officer has identified end products and countries of origin in paragraph (i)(1) of this provision, then the offeror must certify to either (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) by checking the appropriate block.]□ (i) The offeror will not supply any end product listed in paragraph (i)(1) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in the corresponding country as listed for that product.□ (ii) The offeror may supply an end product listed in paragraph (i)(1) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in the corresponding country as listed for that product. The offeror certifies that it has made a good faith effort to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture any such end product furnished under this contract. On the basis of those efforts, the offeror certifies that it is not aware of any such use of child labor.(j) Place of manufacture. (Does not apply unless the solicitation is predominantly for the acquisition of manufactured end products.) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly-(1) □ In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or(2) □ Outside the United States.(k) Certificates regarding exemptions from the application of the Service Contract Labor Standards (Certification by the offeror as to its compliance with respect to the contract also constitutes its certification as to compliance by its subcontractor if it subcontracts out the exemptMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 70services.) [The contracting officer is to check a box to indicate if paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) applies.]□ (1) Maintenance, calibration, or repair of certain equipment as described in FAR 22.1003-4(c)(1). The offeror □ does □ does not certify that-(i) The items of equipment to be serviced under this contract are used regularly for other than Governmental purposes and are sold or traded by the offeror (or subcontractor in the case of an exempt subcontract) in substantial quantities to the general public in the course of normal business operations;(ii) The services will be furnished at prices which are, or are based on, established catalog or market prices (see FAR 22.1003-4(c)(2)(ii)) for the maintenance, calibration, or repair of such equipment; and(iii) The compensation (wage and fringe benefits) plan for all service employees performing work under the contract will be the same as that used for these employees and equivalent employees servicing the same equipment of commercial customers.□ (2) Certain services as described in FAR 22.1003-4(d)(1). The offeror □ does □ does not certify that-(i) The services under the contract are offered and sold regularly to non-Governmental customers, and are provided by the offeror (or subcontractor in the case of an exempt subcontract) to the general public in substantial quantities in the course of normal business operations;(ii) The contract services will be furnished at prices that are, or are based on, established catalog or market prices (see FAR 22.1003-4(d)(2)(iii));(iii) Each service employee who will perform the services under the contract will spend only a small portion of his or her time (a monthly average of less than 20 percent of the available hours on an annualized basis, or less than 20 percent of available hours during the contract period if the contract period is less than a month) servicing the Government contract; and(iv) The compensation (wage and fringe benefits) plan for all service employees performing work under the contract is the same as that used for these employees and equivalent employees servicing commercial customers.(3) If paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this clause applies-(i) If the offeror does not certify to the conditions in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) and the Contracting Officer did not attach a Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination to the solicitation, the offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible; and(ii) The Contracting Officer may not make an award to the offeror if the offeror fails to execute the certification in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this clause or to contact the Contracting Officer as required in paragraph (k)(3)(i) of this clause.(l) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (26 U.S.C. 6109, 31 U.S.C. 7701). (Not applicable if the offeror is required to provide this information to the SAM database to be eligible for award.)(1) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (l)(3) tough (l)(5) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).(2) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). IfMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 71the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offeror's TIN.(3) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).□ TIN: ________________________________.□ TIN has been applied for.□ TIN is not required because:□ Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.(4) Type of organization.□ Sole proprietorship;□ Partnership;□ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);□ Corporate entity (tax-exempt);□ Government entity (Federal, State, or local);□ Foreign government;□ International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;□ Other ________________________________.(5) Common parent.□ Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent;□ Name and TIN of common parent:Name ________________________________.TIN __________________________________.(m) Restricted business operations in Sudan. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.(n) Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.(1) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.(2) Representation. The Offeror represents that-(i) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and(ii) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.(o) Prohibition on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran.(1) The offeror shall e-mail questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.(2) Representation and Certifications. Unless a waiver is granted or an exception applies as provided in paragraph (o)(3) of this provision, by submission of its offer, the offeror-(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 72(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act; and(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $3,500 with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf).(3) The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (o)(2) of this provision do not apply if-(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements certification (e.g., 52.212-3(g) or a comparable agency provision); and(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products.(p) Ownership or Control of Offeror. (Applies in all solicitations when there is a requirement to be registered in SAM or a requirement to have a unique entity identifier in the solicitation.(1) The Offeror represents that it □ has or □ does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (2) and if applicable, paragraph (3) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.(2) If the Offeror indicates "has" in paragraph (p)(1) of this provision, enter the following information:Immediate owner CAGE code: ____________________.Immediate owner legal name: _____________________.(Do not use a "doing business as" name)Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity: □ Yes or □ No.(3) If the Offeror indicates "yes" in paragraph (p)(2) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:Highest-level owner CAGE code: __________________.Highest-level owner legal name: ___________________.(Do not use a "doing business as" name)(q) Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.(1) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-(i) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; orMuscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 73(ii) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.(2) The Offeror represents that-(i) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and(ii) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.(r) Predecessor of Offeror. (Applies in all solicitations that include the provision at 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.)(1) The Offeror represents that it □ is or □ is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last tee years.(2) If the Offeror has indicated "is" in paragraph (r)(1) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last tee years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse conological order):Predecessor CAGE code: ________ (or mark "Unknown")Predecessor legal name: _________________________(Do not use a "doing business as" name)(s) Representation regarding compliance with labor laws (Executive Order 13673). If the offeror is a joint venture that is not itself a separate legal entity, each concern participating in the joint venture shall separately comply with the requirements of this provision.(1)(i) For solicitations issued on or after October 25, 2016 tough April 24, 2017: The Offeror □ does □ does not anticipate submitting an offer with an estimated contract value of greater than $50 million.(ii) For solicitations issued after April 24, 2017: The Offeror □ does □ does not anticipate submitting an offer with an estimated contract value of greater than $500,000.(2) If the Offeror checked "does" in paragraph (s)(1)(i) or (ii) of this provision, the Offeror represents to the best of the Offeror's knowledge and belief [Offeror to check appropriate block]:□ (i) There has been no administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment for any labor law violation(s) rendered against the offeror (see definitions in paragraph (a) of this section) during the period beginning on October 25, 2015 to the date of the offer, or for tee years preceding the date of the offer, whichever period is shorter; or□ (ii) There has been an administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment for any labor law violation(s) rendered against the Offeror during the period beginning on October 25, 2015 to the date of the offer, or for tee years preceding the date of the offer, whichever period is shorter.(3)(i) If the box at paragraph (s)(2)(ii) of this provision is checked and the Contracting Officer has initiated a responsibility determination and has requested additional information, the Offeror shall provide-(A) The following information for each disclosed labor law decision in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, unless the information is already current, accurate,Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 74and complete in SAM. This information will be publicly available in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS):(1) The labor law violated.(2) The case number, inspection number, charge number, docket number, or other unique identification number.(3) The date rendered.(4) The name of the court, arbitrator(s), agency, board, or commission that rendered the determination or decision;(B) The administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment document, to the Contracting Officer, if the Contracting Officer requires it;(C) In SAM, such additional information as the Offeror deems necessary to demonstrate its responsibility, including mitigating factors and remedial measures such as offeror actions taken to address the violations, labor compliance agreements, and other steps taken to achieve compliance with labor laws. Offerors may provide explanatory text and upload documents. This information will not be made public unless the contractor determines that it wants the information to be made public; and(D) The information in paragraphs (s)(3)(i)(A) and (s)(3)(i)(C) of this provision to the Contracting Officer, if the Offeror meets an exception to SAM registration (see FAR 4.1102(a)).(ii)(A) The Contracting Officer will consider all information provided under (s)(3)(i) of this provision as part of making a responsibility determination.(B) A representation that any labor law decision(s) were rendered against the Offeror will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a representation or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.(C) The representation in paragraph (s)(2) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous representation, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with the procedures set forth in FAR 12.403.(4) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if at any time prior to contract award the Offeror learns that its representation at paragraph (s)(2) of this provision is no longer accurate.(5) The representation in paragraph (s)(2) of this provision will be public information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).Note to paragraph (s): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, this paragraph (s) is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.(End of provision)Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 75ADDENDUM TO OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSFAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12The following DOSAR provision(s) is/are provided in full text:652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)(a) Definitions. As used in this provision:Foreign person means any person other than a United States person as defined below.United States person means any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States and employed by other than a United States person), any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern), and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern which is controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as provided under the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended.(b) Certification. By submitting this offer, the offeror certifies that it is not:(1) Taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the boycott of Israel by Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a)) prohibits a United States person from taking; or,(2) Discriminating in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion.52.209-79 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATION REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CRIMINAL CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (SEPT 2014) (DEVIATION per PIB 2014-21)(a) In accordance with section 7073 of Division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that -(1) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within thepreceding 24 months, where the awarding agency has direct knowledge of the conviction, unless the agency has considered, in accordance with its procedures, that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or(2) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed for which all judicial andadministrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency has direct knowledge of the unpaid tax liability, unless the Federal agency has considered, in accordance with its procedures, that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.Muscat Mobile Communication Services Solicitation SMU-300-17-R-0001 76For the purposes of section 7073, it is the Department of State's policy that no award may be made to any corporation covered by (1) or (2) above, unless the Procurement Executive has made a written determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.(b) Offeror represents that-(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.(End of provision)
SMU300-17-R-0001 Department of State US Embassy Muscat
5/4/17, 7:06 AM MUSCAT VPN INTERNET SERVICE CONTRACT
Added: Jun 26, 2014 4:19 am U.S. Embassy Muscat, OmanDate: June 24, 2014To: Prospective QuotersSubject: Request for Quotations number SMU300-14-Q-0011Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Internet Connectivity Services. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.Quotations are due by 12:00 noon Thursday July 24, 2014Sincerely,Jesse VictorContracting OfficerEnclosureTABLE OF CONTENTSSection 1 - The Schedule• SF 1449 cover sheet• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SMU300-14-Q-0011, Prices, Block 23• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SMU300-14-Q-0011 • Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, Government furnished PropertySection 2 - Contract Clauses• Contract Clauses• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions• Solicitation Provisions• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12Section 4 - Evaluation Factors• Evaluation Factors• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12Section 5 - Offeror Representations and Certifications• Offeror Representations and Certifications• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULECONTINUATION TO SF-1449, RFQ NUMBER SMU300-14-Q-0011PRICES BLOCK 23I. Scope of ServicesThe Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for stated services within the time specified herein. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead, and profit. In consideration of satisfactory performance of all scheduled services required under this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a firm fixed-price for all services.II. Base PeriodThe contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award and a notice to proceed with FOUR (4), option years.1. The Contractor shall furnish all engineering, labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies and services to provide the required circuit as specified under Section 1, hereof:2. Prices. In consideration of satisfactory performance of the services required under this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a firm fixed-price (FFP) per month as stated in the schedule below in Omani Rials; 2.1 VALUE ADDED TAXVAT VERSION BVALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because Oman has no VAT.2.2. The firm fixed-prices are in Omani Rials.Contract Line Item # 1 Description of Services Number of Months Monthly PriceOmani Rials Total Firm-Fixed Price - Omani RialsBase Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) at US Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 8192 Kbps (8 Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required. 12 Base Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) at US Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at a minimum 4096 kbps (4Mb) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) providing fault tolerance the entire path to Washington DC. 12Contract Line Item # 2 Description of Services Number of Months Monthly PriceOmani Rials Total Firm-Fixed Price - Omani RialsFirst Option Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) at US Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 8192 Kbps (8 Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required. 12 First Option Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) at US Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at a minimum 4096 kbps (4Mb) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) providing fault tolerance the entire path to Washington DC. 12 Contract Line Item # 3 Description of Services Number of Months Monthly PriceOmani Rials Total Firm-Fixed Price - Omani RialsSecondOption Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) atUS Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 8192 Kbps (8 Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required. 12 Second Option Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) at US Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at a minimum 4096 kbps (4Mb) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) providing fault tolerance the entire path to Washington DC. 12 Contract Line Item # 4 Description of Services Number of Months Monthly PriceOmani Rials Total Firm-Fixed Price - Omani RialsThirdOption Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) atUS Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 8192 Kbps (8 Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required. 12 Third Option Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) at US Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at a minimum 4096 kbps (4Mb) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) providing fault tolerance the entire path to Washington DC. 12 Contract Line Item # 5 Description of Services Number of Months Monthly PriceOmani Rials Total Firm-Fixed Price - Omani RialsFourthOption Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) atUS Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 8192 Kbps (8 Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required. 12 Fourth Option Year OpenNet - VPN OpenNet Plus (VPN toughout the Internet) at US Embassy Muscat,Street #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street, Muscat,Sultanate of OmanOne (1) dedicated Internet channel at a minimum 4096 kbps (4Mb) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) providing fault tolerance the entire path to Washington DC. 12Base Year plus all Option Years for 8192 Kbps Internet ChannelGrand Total Contract Price, Including all Option YearsBase Period Total Price First Option Year Total Price Second Option Year Total Price Third Option Year Total Price Fourth Option Year Total Price Grand Total Firm-Fixed Price for Base Year plus all Option YearsBase Year plus all Option Years for 4096 Kbps Internet ChannelGrand Total Contract Price, Including all Option YearsBase Period Total Price First Option Year Total Price Second Option Year Total Price Third Option Year Total Price Fourth Option Year Total Price Grand Total Firm-Fixed Price for Base Year plus all Option YearsCONTINUATION TO SF-1449, RFQ NUMBER SMU300-14-Q-0011SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENTI. Scope of WorkThe purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is to obtain VPN, Internet Services, and Circuitry for the U.S. Embassy Muscat.This is the list of required services:1. Service:Name: OpenNet-VPNOpenNet Plus (VPN tough the Internet) at the U.S. Embassy Muscat,Description: One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 8192 Kbps (8 Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.OROne (1) dedicated Internet channel at a minimum 4096 kbps (4Mb) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) providing fault tolerance the entire path to Washington DC.Type of Service: Dedicated Internet ChannelLocation: US Embassy, MuscatStreet #32, Building #38Jamait Ad Duwal Arabiyya Street,Muscat, Sultanate of OmanThe provided Internet Service shall comply with the following requirements:Internet Services Quality.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) shall provide dedicated leased channel high-speed access to the Internet; data transport media must be fiber optic. Twenty-four (24) hours uplink. Post Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection must be "always on", and must not require the installation of any custom software on the client side.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) digital bandwidth is the amount or volume of data that may be sent tough the channel, measured in kilobits per second (Kbps), without distortion. Required Bandwidth connection is defined in each service description.• For Internet Services the Internet Service Provider (ISP) must guarantee full contracted bandwidth availability 24X7X365 from the originator side to the ISP's internet gateway. Bandwidth sharing between other non-Embassy customers is not allowed. Connection Ratio must be 1/1.• Internet Service or data service transmission from the originating information server towards an end server is referred to as downstream; and a transmission from an end user towards the remote server is referred as upstream; Post Internet Service Provider (ISP) Contention Ratio (downstream / upstream) must be 1:1 /1:1.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must provide excellent Quality of Service (QOS) for the connection, that represents the level of consistent download capacity provided, must be the higher QOS percentage possible but, at minimum, greater than 99.97% or the highest possible quality of service connection reaching 100%.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) Round Trip Time (RTT) reports the total time in milliseconds (ms) time to send a small data packet and obtain a reply back; must be the faster than 250ms for the Round Trip Time (RTT) for internet service. Also, RTT must be faster than 7ms for local data services (for instance: point-to-point channels or web pages accessed tough the Sultanate of Oman Network Access Point (NAP).• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must permit the transit of all Internet Protocol (IP) protocols (especially IPSec), all User Datagram Protocol (UDP) protocols, and all Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) protocol. Filters or sniffers must not be established, connected, or introduced by the ISP for any Embassy channels. If there are any existing filters, sniffers, restrictions, or proxies, they must be identified, and removed prior lease line circuit installation.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must provide detailed network topology map that shows all possible paths ISP use for the internet traffic between ISP hub in Muscat and the ISP hub in United States of America (USA).• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must have redundancy in the Internet backbone between Sultanate of Oman and USA. For instance, If NAP of the host country's backbone fail, NAP Americas, NAP Sprint, or any other alternate backbone paths shall be available.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must provide fault-tolerance Fiber Optic connectivity to the very end at the U.S. Embassy Muscat compound Telecommunications Service Entrance Facilities (TSEF) Room.Network Identification.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must provide a block of eight (8) public internet IP addresses on a single subnet for Internet services.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must provide IP addresses used to identify the single subnet address in Classless Inter-Domain Routing address specification or equivalent.Network Devices.• The network devices shall comply with the following characteristics:• Must permit installation of Customer VPN encryption devices on circuit.• Services provided by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) must be delivered with RJ-45 interface connectors with a 10/100baseT interface.• Internet Service Provider (ISP) must provide routers and Data media converters or transmission devices in all cases.• Power standard sources must be dual voltage (110v/60hz and 220v/50hz)• Devices must be Rack mountable in a standard Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) rack.• One separate or individual physical interface connector is required per service.Service Support and contingencies.• The awarded ISP must warrant service support 7X24X365.• The vendor must warrant service support on site if necessary 7X24X365, services must be coordinated directly with Embassy's Contracting Office Representative (COR) or Information Technology (IT) representative from the Embassy Information Systems Center (ISC).• Expected service availability and reliability must be at minimum 99.97%.• The Contractor shall install a redundant cable or Fiber Optic infrastructure known as backup line with channel state inspection mechanism, in order to verify service connectivity and provide immediate lease line backup connectivity services to the Embassy/Consulate.• The awarded ISP must have direct connection capability with major United States of America (U.S.A) telecommunication providers (ISPs) at Internet tier 1 level, having alternative line channels or backups in case of main Internet path malfunctioning.• The awarded ISP must provide on line web access data traffic analysis graphs capabilities. Graphs must be updated on a daily basis. Graphs must retain traffic history behavior for at least one year.• The awarded ISP must provide a central Information Technology (IT) point of contact (POC) in order to promptly coordinate technical issues during the initial installation process.II. GeneralA. The Department of State has a requirement for one full period, full duplex, clear channels, and digital circuits capable of supporting synconous traffic. Either 4Mb MPLS to DTPSO Washington DC or 8Mb, between the Main Distribution Frame [MDF] of U.S. Embassy, Muscat, Oman and the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) DTPSO Washington DC. For clear channel circuits, they shall be completely transparent to respective data, with no bits added to or deleted from the bit stream provided to the interface of the Department of State equipment. The circuit shall be supplied for the transmission of a multiplexed aggregate bit stream for telegraphic and data signals.The Department of State reserves the right to increase or decrease this digital circuit bandwidth requirement from no less than 64 kbps and up to 15 Mb within 30 days written notice to the contractor. The desired intervals for circuit bandwidth are as follows: 64kbps, 256kbps, 512kbps, 1Mb, 2Mb, 4Mb, 6Mb, 8Mb, 10Mb, and 15Mb. The contractor is to provide fractional T-1 fixed cost pricing for this increase or decrease of digital service. The availability of this circuit shall not be less than 99.5 percent per month over the period of the contract.B. This digital service shall be via whatever facilities are available to the contractor. NOTE: Double satellite hops are not acceptable. The service shall be for the exclusive use of the Department of State, 24-hours per day, 7 days per week, and 52 weeks per year. No on premise satellite ground station will be considered for this circuit.C. The Contractor shall coordinate the service and shall be responsible for the technical sufficiency of the circuit, including services necessary to establish, operate, and restore the circuit. Except for modems and terminal equipment furnished by the Government, the Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and supplies required to provide the service which includes the Data Service Unit (DSU) configured with Data Communications Equipment (DCE) interface. If required, signal element timing shall be provided by the contractor's facility.D. The Contractor shall provide sufficient technical support to ensure uninterrupted end-to-end service between such terminal points as are covered in this contract. The Contractor shall provide, properly adjust, and maintain the circuit for continuous Department of State use. The Contractor shall ensure that the circuit complies with service changes, additions, or deletions as required under this contract.E. The Department of State will file a request with the National Communications System (NCS) for the assignment of a restoration priority immediately upon acceptance and activation of this circuit.F. The circuit shall be completely transparent to the 1.544 mbps data, with no bits added to or deleted from the bit stream provided to the interface of the Department of State equipment. The circuit shall be supplied for the transmission of a multiplexed aggregate bit stream for telegraphic and data signals. All other characteristics will be in accordance with International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) specifications.G. The Contractor shall supply a Data Service Unit(s) (DSUs) configured with a Data Communications Equipment (DCE) interface. Signal element timing shall be provided as follows: (1) timing to the American Embassy will be provided by the contractor's facility. H. The contractor shall use the following for interface standards: RS-530 electrical/mechanical where available, or RS-422 electrical interface and RS-449 mechanical interface will be required between the DSU/CSU and the Department of State furnished equipment located at the U.S. Embassy, Muscat, Oman.I. Services. This is a firm fixed-price contract for the lease of two full period, full duplex, clear channel, digital circuit capable of supporting synconous 2048 kbps and 4096 kbps. The circuit shall be completely transparent to the respective data, with no bits added to or deleted from the bit stream provided to the interface of the Department of State equipment. The circuit shall be supplied for the transmission of a multiplexed aggregate bit stream for telegraphic and data signals.J. Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) The bit error rate (BER) for the service shall not be greater than 1 in 10 to the 6 bits for 99.7% of the time, for all time.K. Acceptable Level of Performance. The Standard of Performance (SP) for this contract is 99.7% percent availability per month (100 percent less 0.3 percent each month for corrective and preventive maintenance).L. Inspection and Acceptance. Unless specified in the Contract, the Government shall require a period not to exceed 24 hours in order to perform testing to determine acceptance of the required circuit under Section C. The service provider shall perform initial BERT acceptance testing for a period of 1 week. The U.S. destination point or the U.S. foreign post shall perform subsequent for a period not to exceed 24 hours.M. Term of Contract: The required circuits shall be installed and delivered to the Destination Point on or before 60 Days after Contract Award. Upon successful installation and acceptance by the Government of the required circuit under Section C, the contractor shall be provided, in writing, notice to proceed and shall provide contractual services for a twelve (12) month period, commencing on the date specified in the notice to proceed.N. The Contractor agrees that the work and services set forth in this contract shall be performed during the period commencing the effective date of this contract and shall continue tough the end of the twelve month period of service (CLIN 1 tough 8), excluding the exercise of any option.O. Option CLINs, e.g. 0005 tough 012, if exercised, as reflected in Section 1, shall be for Twelve (12) months each, commencing at the expiration of the previous period of performance or a negotiated period.P. An Invoice, suitable for payment, shall contain, but not limited to, the following information:1. Name of Contractor;2. Date of Invoice;3. Original Invoice Number (Consecutive numbers); 4. Contract number;5. Task or Delivery Order number, as applicable;6. Government Specific Accounting and Appropriation Data (Funding Cite.)7. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) of item or service provided;8. Description of the item, or service actually provided;9. Period of performance of service or date item is provided;10. Block/Space reserved for COR acceptance signature and date; 11. Signature, Name and Phone number of Company representative authorized to sign invoices;12. Remit to address13. Name, phone number and Mailing address to whom any disputed invoices should be addressed;14. Credits with explanation and period covered.Failure to submit Invoices which do not identify this information shall be returned without payment to the Contractor for correction.Q. The circuit described above is exempt, under Article 34 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, from the Special Access Surcharges or foreign taxes, including Value Added Taxes.R. Authorized Instruction to Contractora. No person or agency other than the Contracting Officer (CO) is authorized to give instruction, orders or directions on behalf of the Government to the Contractor or his employees, unless such person or agency is authorized in writing by the CO to so act. The authority of such person or agency is strictly limited to the written authorization provided by the CO. The duty is upon the Contractor to determine the authority of such person or agency. Any questions regarding the authority of such person or agency should be directed to the CO in writing.b. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The CO may designate and authorize a representative(s) to act on his/her behalf under this contract. Such representative(s) as may be appointed shall be designated by a letter from the CO and a copy of the letter shall be given to the Contractor. The COR shall represent the CO as specified in his/her delegation of authority letter. The COR shall not be authorized to issue change orders or adjustments. Changes in the Scope of Work/Specifications or any increase or decrease in the work called for by this contract shall be made by the CO by an executed modification to this contract.S. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Lockable switch cabinet.T. Release of Information1 The Contractor's organization shall clear with the Information Office listed below any public release of information on this contract. This information includes news stories, articles, sales literature, advertisements, radio-TV spots, etc.2 The request for public release of information should be addressed to: Contracting OfficerU.S. Embassy3 Limited Use of Data and Information. Performance of this contract may require the contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to the Government agency or agency personnel, or which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this contract would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this contract, until made public by the Government, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data which bears a restrictive legend, other than as required in the performance of this contract. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the Contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no costs to the Government between the Contractor and the data owner provides for greater rights to the Contractor.U. Circuit Downtime and CreditsCredits shall be assessed against the Contractor in those instances where the circuit during any given month or year that fail to achieve and sustain the minimum acceptance standards stated above.1. Definitions:Circuit Availability Acceptance Level: Yearly Circuit Availability Acceptance Level is computed by 365 calendar days times 24 (hours per day) times 99.7% acceptance level equals 8,716.20 hours annum. (365 x 24 = 8760 x 99.7% = 8,733.72). Monthly Circuit Availability is computed by the calendar days per month times 24 (hours per day) times 99.7% acceptance level (example: 31 x 24 = 744 x 99.7% = 741.76).Downtime: That period of time when the circuit becomes non-operational or unusable for communication or transfer of data or failures to meet the minimum acceptance standards. The maximum cumulative Annual downtime that shall be acceptable for corrective or preventative maintenance is 26.28 hours (8760 x .3%). The maximum cumulative Monthly downtime that shall be acceptable for corrective or preventative maintenance shall be .3% of the total available hours for the month (example: 31 x 24 = 744 x .3% = 2.23 hours).Period of Downtime: Downtime shall commence at the time first attempt for contact is made by the Government (or its representative) to the Contractor's Point of Contact and shall be annotated on the Remedy Ticket and shall continue until the circuit is returned into Service by the Government.Downtime Credits: Monetary value returned to the Government for failure to meet the Circuit availability requirements. Downtime Credits shall be assessed based on cumulative downtime time with the minimum assessment being one hour. Downtime credit shall be equal to the hourly or daily rate (as applicable) as identified in the schedule in Section B. There are two (2) situations when circuit Downtime Credits can be accumulated:1) Below Availability Level,2) Extended Downtime.2. Credit for Circuit Downtime by SituationBelow Availability Level: If the downtime accumulated for a circuit adds up to 26.28 (8760 x 0.3%) cumulative hours or more during any one contract year (365 calendar days) or depending on the number of hours for the month (example 744 x .3%) cumulative hours per month (example: 31 calendar day month) the Contractor shall grant a hourly credit to the Government for each hour of downtime. Each additional one hour increment or portion thereof will be assessed as an additional hour.Extended Downtime Credit(s): Cumulative time of more than 18 hours but not greater than 24 hours for any one outage shall be assessed at a daily rate. Any increment of 24 hours beyond the initial 24 hours of any one outage shall be assessed at the standards for the hourly rate up to 12 hours, however between 12 and 24 hours the credit shall be assessed at the daily rate.3. Exceptions to Cumulating of DowntimeCumulating of circuit downtime shall include all unscheduled downtime deemed to be the responsibility of the Contractor, with the following exceptions:a. When the failure to perform arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or Sub-contractor as defined in the Termination for Default clause in Section I of this contract.b. Malfunction of equipment, frequency fading and interference, errors of omission and/or omission by the Contractor or Sub-contractor, and commercial power surges or failures are considered to be normal hazards of the industry and therefore do not qualify as causes beyond the control of the Contractor or Sub-contractor. The Contractor shall be charged with credits for all reported outages determined "no trouble found" or "came clear while testing" but which exceed 45 minutes.The Contracting Officer shall make final determination as to whether downtime is the responsibility of the Contractor. If requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall provide documentation to support claims of excusable downtime. For downtime determined to be the Contractor's responsibility, the Contracting Officer may elect to assess a credit for each instance of non-performance.4. Payment Reduction for Downtime CreditsWhen Circuit Downtime credit(s) is owed to the Government, the total number of creditable hours shall be accumulated for the month and will be deducted from the payment due the Contractor in the month they accrued.5. Trouble Escalation Procedurea. The Government shall refer the problem to the carrier after performing tests as prescribed in the Trouble Analysis procedure. Obtain the name of the carrier test person and a carrier ticket number; record this information on the Government's Remedy Ticket.b. After the trouble has been referred to the carrier for two (2) hours, recall the carrier for an update on the current trouble. Record the carrier's response, the name of the individual you talked with, and the carrier ticket number on the Remedy Ticket.c. After the trouble has been referred to the carrier for four (4) hours, recall the carrier for an update on the current trouble. If the carrier's response is not satisfactory escalate the trouble to the carrier's management. Record the carrier's response, the name of the individual you talked with, and the carrier ticket number on the Remedy Ticket. d. After the trouble has been referred to the contractor for six (6) hours the COR shall escalate the trouble to the contractor's manager; also notify IRM/IMO and the Contracting Officer and the STATE IRM/ISC Office. Record the contractor's response, the name of the individual you talked with, the contractor ticket number, and the names of the IRM managers that were notified on the Remedy Ticket.e. Continue to status the contractor for the remainder of the outage or until you have received a problem resolved status. SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSESFAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERICAL ITEMS (SEPT 2013), is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1449, block 27a).The following FAR clause is provided in full text:52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEPT 2013) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). X Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5). __ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). X (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). __ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161). __ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (11) [Reserved] __ (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011). __ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011). __ (13)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. __ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9. __ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. __ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program- Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). __ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126). __ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). __ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). __ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). __ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). __ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) X (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). X (37)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423). X (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16. X (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513). __ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). __ (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3. __ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3. X (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (SEPT 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). X (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (43) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). __ (44) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (45) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). X (46) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (47) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (49) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (50) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (51) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (52)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.). __ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O.13495). __ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). __ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition teshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause. (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). X Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012). (xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause)ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSESFAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 1252.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htmThese addresses are subject to change. If the FAR is not avaialble at the locations indicated above, use of an internet "search engine" (for example Google, Yahoo, Infoseek, Excite) is suggested to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR clauses.The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference:CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)52.204-12 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER MAINTENANCE (DEC 2012)52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JULY 2013)52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013) The following FAR clauses are included in full text:52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) (if order is for services and contains options)The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract.52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (if order is for services and contains options)(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed Five (5) i.e Base Year plus Four Option Years years, including base and all options years.52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond July 31, 2019. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond July 31, 2019, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The following DOSAR clauses are provided in full text:CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. "John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor");2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.(End of clause) 652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE) (AUG 1999)(a) General. The Government shall pay the contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed-price stated in this contract.(b) Invoice Submission. The contractor shall submit invoices in an original and one (1) copy to the office identified in Block 18b of the SF-1449. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).FMO, US Embassy Muscat, Ph: +968-2464-3758(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the contractor's address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.(b) The COR for this contract is Dave Mullins (Information Management Officer)652.225-71 SECTION 8(A) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED (AUG 1999)(a) Section 8(a) of the U.S. Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a)), prohibits compliance by U.S. persons with any boycott fostered by a foreign country against a country which is friendly to the United States and which is not itself the object of any form of boycott pursuant to United States law or regulation. The Boycott of Israel by Arab League countries is such a boycott, and therefore, the following actions, if taken with intent to comply with, further, or support the Arab League Boycott of Israel, are prohibited activities under the Export Administration Act:(1) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to do business with or in Israel, with any Israeli business concern, or with any national or resident of Israel, or with any other person, pursuant to an agreement of, or a request from or on behalf of a boycotting country;(2) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to employ or otherwise discriminating against any person on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin of that person or of any owner, officer, director, or employee of such person;(3) Furnishing information with respect to the race, religion, or national origin of any U.S. person or of any owner, officer, director, or employee of such U.S. person;(4) Furnishing information about whether any person has, has had, or proposes to have any business relationship (including a relationship by way of sale, purchase, legal or commercial representation, shipping or other transport, insurance, investment, or supply) with or in the State of Israel, with any business concern organized under the laws of the State of Israel, with any Israeli national or resident, or with any person which is known or believed to be restricted from having any business relationship with or in Israel;(5) Furnishing information about whether any person is a member of, has made contributions to, or is otherwise associated with or involved in the activities of any charitable or fraternal organization which supports the State of Israel; and,(6) Paying, honoring, confirming, or otherwise implementing a letter of credit which contains any condition or requirement against doing business with the State of Israel.(b) Under Section 8(a), the following types of activities are not forbidden ``compliance with the boycott,'' and are therefore exempted from Section 8(a)'s prohibitions listed in paragraphs (a)(1)-(6) above:(1) Complying or agreeing to comply with requirements:(i) Prohibiting the import of goods or services from Israel or goods produced or services provided by any business concern organized under the laws of Israel or by nationals or residents of Israel; or,(ii) Prohibiting the shipment of goods to Israel on a carrier of Israel, or by a route other than that prescribed by the boycotting country or the recipient of the shipment;(2) Complying or agreeing to comply with import and shipping document requirements with respect to the country of origin, the name of the carrier and route of shipment, the name of the supplier of the shipment or the name of the provider of other services, except that no information knowingly furnished or conveyed in response to such requirements may be stated in negative, blacklisting, or similar exclusionary terms, other than with respect to carriers or route of shipments as may be permitted by such regulations in order to comply with precautionary requirements protecting against war risks and confiscation;(3) Complying or agreeing to comply in the normal course of business with the unilateral and specific selection by a boycotting country, or national or resident thereof, of carriers, insurance, suppliers of services to be performed within the boycotting country or specific goods which, in the normal course of business, are identifiable by source when imported into the boycotting country;(4) Complying or agreeing to comply with the export requirements of the boycotting country relating to shipments or transshipments of exports to Israel, to any business concern of or organized under the laws of Israel, or to any national or resident of Israel;(5) Compliance by an individual or agreement by an individual to comply with the immigration or passport requirements of any country with respect to such individual or any member of such individual's family or with requests for information regarding requirements of employment of such individual within the boycotting country; and,(6) Compliance by a U.S. person resident in a foreign country or agreement by such person to comply with the laws of that country with respect to his or her activities exclusively therein, and such regulations may contain exceptions for such resident complying with the laws or regulations of that foreign country governing imports into such country of trademarked, trade named, or similarly specifically identifiable products, or components of products for his or her own use, including the performance of contractual services within that country, as may be defined by such regulations.652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)(a) The contractor warrants the following:(1) That is has obtained authorization to operate and do business in the country or countries in which this contract will be performed;(2) That is has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and,(3) That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the performance of this contract.(b) If the party actually performing the work will be a subcontractor or joint venture partner, then such subcontractor or joint venture partner agrees to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause. SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONSFAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JULY 2013), is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1449, block 27a).ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1NoneInstructions to Offeror. Each offer must consist of the following:1. List of clients over the past 5 years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in Sultanate of Oman then the offeror shall provide its international experience. Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client's contact person. In addition, the client's contact person may be asked to comment on the offeror's:• Quality of services provided under the contract;• Compliance with contract terms and conditions;• Effectiveness of management;• Willingness to cooperate with and assist the customer in routine matters, and when confronted by unexpected difficulties; and• Business integrity / business conduct.The Government will use past performance information primarily to assess an offeror's capability to meet the solicitation performance requirements, including the relevance and successful performance of the offeror's work experience. The Government may also use this data to evaluate the credibility of the offeror's quotation. In addition, the Contracting Officer may use past performance information in making a determination of responsibility.2. Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;3. The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2). If offeror already possesses the locally required licenses and permits, a copy shall be provided.4. The offeror's strategic plan for OpenNet - VPN services to include but not limited to:(a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in Section 1, Performance Work Statement.(b) Identify types and quantities of equipment, supplies and materials required for performance of services under this contract. Identify if the offeror already possesses the listed items and their condition for suitability and if not already possessed or inadequate for use how and when the items will be obtained;(c) Plan of ensuring quality of services including but not limited to contract administration and oversight; and (d) (1) If insurance is required by the solicitation, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance(s), or (2) a statement that the Contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.5. Please submit your written/paper quotations in the following manner. Quotations not submitted in the following manner may be rejected:a. Mark one sealed envelope as Prices for RFQ Solicitation No. SMU300-14-Q-0011 and include only pricing information in this envelope.b. Mark another sealed envelope as Quotation Data for RFQ No. SMU300-14-Q-0011 and include any non-pricing data. DO NOT include any information about pricing or pricing plans in this envelope.c. Place both envelopes in a third sealed envelope and mark as follows:i. RFQ SMU300-14-Q-0011 for Consolidated Internet ServicesQuotation EnclosedAttention: Contracting Officer Jesse VictorUS Embassy Muscat, Oman ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONSFAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 1252.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htmThese addresses are subject to change. If the FAR is not available at the locations indicated above, use of an internet "search engine" " (for example Google, Yahoo, Infoseek, Excite) is suggested to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR provisions.The following Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference:PROVISION TITLE AND DATE52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPOSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)The site visit will be held on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:00 am at the U.S. Embassy Premises. Prospective offerors/quoters should contact Procurement Agent Allan Minoza @ Ph: - +968-2464-3792 for additional information or to arrange entry to the building.The following DOSAR provision(s) is/are provided in full text:652.206-70 COMPETITION ADVOCATE/OMBUDSMAN (AUG 1999) (DEVIATION)(a) The Department of State's Competition Advocate is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged to first contact the contracting office for the respective solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact the Department of State Competition Advocate on (703) 516-1696, by fax at (703) 875-6155, or write to:Competition Advocate U.S. Department of State A/OPE SA-15, Room 1060Washington, DC 20522-1510(b) The Department of State's Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of quotations, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Mark Turner, at Ph: - +968-2464-3660 Fax:- +968- 2464-3770. For a U.S. Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1696, by fax at (703) 875-6155, or write to:Acquisition OmbudsmanU.S. Department of StateA/OPESA-15, Room 1060Washington, DC 20522-1510 Additional Instructions:A. This solicitation requires the submission of pricing in local currency.B. Separate charges, in any form, are not solicited. For example, quotations containing any charges for failure of the Government to exercise any options will be rejected. The Government shall not be obligated to pay any charges other than the contract price, under Article 34 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, from the Special Access Surcharges or foreign taxes, including Value Added Taxes.C. Unless otherwise provided in this solicitation, the definitions for all telecommunications terms used herein are contained in Federal Standard 1037A (FED STD 1037A), Glossary of Telecommunication Terms, dated June 26, 1986.D. The price offered shall include costs and profit as proposed by the offeror for performing all the requirements of the completed contract as set forth in this solicitation. The costs and profit should take into consideration magnitude and realism (from both a technical and cost perspective).E. If any services are to be offered at no cost to the Department of State, thebidder shall so indicate by entering either "No Charge" or "N/C" in the space provided in Section B for that item. Failure to enter either a price or one of the no charge notations, i.e., leaving the space blank, may render the bid non responsive, additionaly entering "Not Separately Priced" or "NSP" is not acceptable.F. Each CLIN shall be separetely priced and detailed cost information for each shall be provided as a summary level of all CLINs. Failure to enter either a price or one of the no charge notations, i.e., leaving the space blank, may render the quotation unacceptable, additionaly entering "Not Separately Priced" or "NSP" is not acceptable.G. Acceptance of Quotations. The Government reserves the right to reject, as unacceptable, quotations deleting or altering technical requirments which are considered by the Government to be beyond the state of the art or impossible of attainment.SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORSAward will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Quotations shall include a completed solicitation. The Government reserves the right to reject quotations that are unreasonably low or high in price.The lowest price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in "Prices - Continuation of SF-1449, block 23", and arriving at a grand total, including all options. Acceptability will be determined by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the RFP. Responsibility will be determined by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including:• Adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;• Ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;• Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;• Necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them;• Necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and• Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulationsADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORSFAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12The following FAR provisions are provided in full text:52.217 5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (FEB 2000)If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to United States currency using the exchange rate used by the Embassy in effect as follows:(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the date of bid opening.(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures-(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on initial offers; otherwise(2) On the date specified for receipt of quotation revisions.SECTION 5 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSParagraphs (c), (d), (f), and (g) can be reserved.52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2013)An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) tough (o) of this provision. (a) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program. "Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service- (1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or (2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties. "Inverted domestic corporation", as used in this section, means a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), i.e., a corporation that used to be incorporated in the United States, or used to be a partnership in the United States, but now is incorporated in a foreign country, or is a subsidiary whose parent corporation is incorporated in a foreign country, that meets the criteria specified in 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). An inverted domestic corporation as herein defined does not meet the definition of an inverted domestic corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 7874. "Manufactured end product" means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except- (1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials; (2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies; (3) FSG 88, Live Animals; (4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables; (5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials; (6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible; (7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products; (8) FSC 9610, Ores; (9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and (10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials. "Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture. "Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate- (1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan; (2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization; (3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan; (4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization; (5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or (6) Have been voluntarily suspended. "Sensitive technology"- (1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically- (i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or (ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and (2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)). "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"- (1) Means a small business concern- (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. (2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). "Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation. "Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned- (1) Directly by a parent corporation; or (2) Tough another subsidiary of a parent corporation. "Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans. "Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. "Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and (2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. "Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States. (b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the SAM website. (2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed tough http://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) tough (o) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.] (c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply. (1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that It o is, o is not a small business concern. (2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it o is, o is not a veteran-owned small business concern. (3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it o is, o is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it o is, o is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002. (5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it o is, o is not a women-owned small business concern. (6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that- (i) It o is, o is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It o is, o is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation. (7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that- (i) It o is, o is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It o is, o is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation. Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition teshold. (8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it o is a women-owned business concern. (9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:____________________________________ (10) [Complete only if the solicitation contains the clause at FAR 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, or FAR 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting, and the offeror desires a benefit based on its disadvantaged status.] (i) General. The offeror represents that either- (A) It o is, o is not certified by the Small Business Administration as a small disadvantaged business concern and identified, on the date of this representation, as a certified small disadvantaged business concern in the SAM Dynamic Small Business Search database maintained by the Small Business Administration, and that no material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its certification, and, where the concern is owned by one or more individuals claiming disadvantaged status, the net worth of each individual upon whom the certification is based does not exceed $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); or (B) It o has, o has not submitted a completed application to the Small Business Administration or a Private Certifier to be certified as a small disadvantaged business concern in accordance with 13 CFR 124, Subpart B, and a decision on that application is pending, and that no material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its application was submitted. (ii) o Joint Ventures under the Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it is a joint venture that complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 124.1002(f) and that the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for the small disadvantaged business concern that is participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name of the small disadvantaged business concern that is participating in the joint venture: ________________.] (11) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that- (i) It o is, o is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and (ii) It o is, o is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(11)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: __________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation. (d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246- (1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that- (i) It o has, o has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and (ii) It o has, o has not filed all required compliance reports. (2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that- (i) It o has developed and has on file, o has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or (ii) It o has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. (e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made. (f) Buy American Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies, is included in this solicitation.) (1) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of "domestic end product." The terms "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item" "component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Supplies."(2) Foreign End Products:Line Item No. Country of Origin ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ [List as necessary] (3) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. (g)(1) Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.) (i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (g)(1)(iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The terms "Baainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act." (ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Baainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Baainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:Line Item No. Country of Origin ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ [List as necessary] (iii) The offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act." The offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of "domestic end product." Other Foreign End Products:Line Item No. Country of Origin ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ [List as necessary] (iv) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. (2) Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate I. If Alternate I to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act": Canadian End Products:Line Item No. _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ [List as necessary] (3) Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act": Canadian or Israeli End Products:Line Item No. Country of Origin ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ [List as necessary] (4) Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate III. If Alternate III to the clause at 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Baainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act": Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Baainian, Korean, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:Line Item No. Country of Origin ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ [List as necessary] (5) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.) (i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(5)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements." (ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.Other End Products:Line Item No. Country of Origin ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ [List as necessary] (iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American Act. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation. (h) Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Executive Order 12689). (Applies only if the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition teshold.) The offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror and/or any of its principals- (1) o Are, o are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency; (2) o Have, o have not, within a tee-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a Federal, state or local government contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property; (3) o Are, o are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a Government entity with, commission of any of these offenses enumerated in paragraph (h)(2) of this clause; and (4) o Have, o have not, within a tee-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied. (i) Taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply: (A) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted. (B) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded. (ii) Examples. (A) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. §6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (B) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. §6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (C) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. §6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment. (D) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. §362 (the Bankruptcy Code). (i) Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Executive Order 13126). [The Contracting Officer must list in paragraph (i)(1) any end products being acquired under this solicitation that are included in the List of Products Requiring Contractor Certification as to Forced or Indentured Child Labor, unless excluded at 22.1503(b).](1) Listed end products.Listed End Product Listed Countries of Origin ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ (2) Certification. [If the Contracting Officer has identified end products and countries of origin in paragraph (i)(1) of this provision, then the offeror must certify to either (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) by checking the appropriate block.] [ ] (i) The offeror will not supply any end product listed in paragraph (i)(1) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in the corresponding country as listed for that product. [ ] (ii) The offeror may supply an end product listed in paragraph (i)(1) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in the corresponding country as listed for that product. The offeror certifies that it has made a good faith effort to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture any such end product furnished under this contract. On the basis of those efforts, the offeror certifies that it is not aware of any such use of child labor. (j) Place of manufacture. (Does not apply unless the solicitation is predominantly for the acquisition of manufactured end products.) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly- (1) o In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or (2) o Outside the United States. (k) Certificates regarding exemptions from the application of the Service Contract Act. (Certification by the offeror as to its compliance with respect to the contract also constitutes its certification as to compliance by its subcontractor if it subcontracts out the exempt services.) [The Contracting Officer is to check a box to indicate if paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) applies.] [ ] (1) Maintenance, calibration, or repair of certain equipment as described in FAR 22.1003-4(c)(1). The offeror o does o does not certify that- (i) The items of equipment to be serviced under this contract are used regularly for other than Governmental purposes and are sold or traded by the offeror (or subcontractor in the case of an exempt subcontract) in substantial quantities to the general public in the course of normal business operations; (ii) The services will be furnished at prices which are, or are based on, established catalog or market prices (see FAR 22.1003-4(c)(2)(ii)) for the maintenance, calibration, or repair of such equipment; and (iii) The compensation (wage and fringe benefits) plan for all service employees performing work under the contract will be the same as that used for these employees and equivalent employees servicing the same equipment of commercial customers. [ ] (2) Certain services as described in FAR 22.1003-4(d)(1). The offeror o does o does not certify that- (i) The services under the contract are offered and sold regularly to non-Governmental customers, and are provided by the offeror (or subcontractor in the case of an exempt subcontract) to the general public in substantial quantities in the course of normal business operations; (ii) The contract services will be furnished at prices that are, or are based on, established catalog or market prices (see FAR 22.1003-4(d)(2)(iii)); (iii) Each service employee who will perform the services under the contract will spend only a small portion of his or her time (a monthly average of less than 20 percent of the available hours on an annualized basis, or less than 20 percent of available hours during the contract period if the contract period is less than a month) servicing the Government contract; and (iv) The compensation (wage and fringe benefits) plan for all service employees performing work under the contract is the same as that used for these employees and equivalent employees servicing commercial customers. (3) If paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this clause applies- (i) If the offeror does not certify to the conditions in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) and the Contracting Officer did not attach a Service Contract Act wage determination to the solicitation, the offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible; and (ii) The Contracting Officer may not make an award to the offeror if the offeror fails to execute the certification in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this clause or to contact the Contracting Officer as required in paragraph (k)(3)(i) of this clause. (l) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (26 U.S.C. 6109, 31 U.S.C. 7701). (Not applicable if the offeror is required to provide this information to the SAM database to be eligible for award.) (1) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (l)(3) tough (l)(5) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). (2) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offeror's TIN. (3) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). o TIN: ________________________________. o TIN has been applied for. o TIN is not required because: o Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States; o Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; o Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government. (4) Type of organization. o Sole proprietorship; o Partnership; o Corporate entity (not tax-exempt); o Corporate entity (tax-exempt); o Government entity (Federal, State, or local); o Foreign government; o International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4; o Other ________________________________. (5) Common parent. o Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent; o Name and TIN of common parent: Name ________________________________. TIN _________________________________. (m) Restricted business operations in Sudan. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan. (n) Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. (1) Relation to Internal Revenue Code. An inverted domestic corporation as herein defined does not meet the definition of an inverted domestic corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code 25 U.S.C. 7874. (2) Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that- (i) It is not an inverted domestic corporation; and (ii) It is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation. (o) Prohibition on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran.(1) The offeror shall e-mail questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov. (2) Representation and Certifications. Unless a waiver is granted or an exception applies as provided in paragraph (o)(3) of this provision, by submission of its offer, the offeror- (i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran; (ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act; and (iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $3,000 with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (See OFAC's Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf.) (3) The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (o)(2) of this provision do not apply if- (i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements certification (e.g., 52.212-3(g) or a comparable agency provision); and (ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products.(End of provision) ADDENDUM TO OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSFAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12The following DOSAR provision is provided in full text:652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)(a) Definitions. As used in this provision:Foreign person means any person other than a United States person as defined below.United States person means any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States and employed by other than a United States person), any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern), and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern which is controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as provided under the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended.(b) Certification. By submitting this offer, the offeror certifies that it is not:(1) Taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the boycott of Israel by Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a)) prohibits a United States person from taking; or,(2) Discriminating in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion.Note to bidder/offeror: If the bidder/offeror has indicated "yes" in blocks (a)(1), (2), or (3) of the following provision, the bidder/offeror shall include Defense Base Act insurance costs covering those employees in their proposed prices. The bidder/offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any Department of Labor approved providers at the DOL website at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm.652.228-70 DEFENSE BASE ACT - COVERED CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (JUNE 2006)(a) Bidders/offerors shall indicate below whether or not any of the following categories of employees will be employed on the resultant contract, and, if so, the number of such employees:CategoryYes/No Number(1) United States citizens or residents (2) Individuals hired in the United States, regardless of citizenship (3) Local nationals or third country nationals where contract performance takes place in a country where there are no local workers' compensation laws Local nationals: _________Third Country Nationals:_________(4) Local nationals or third country nationals where contract performance takes place in a country where there are local workers' compensation laws Local nationals: _________Third Country Nationals:_________(b) The contracting officer has determined that for performance in the country of Sultanate of Oman:X Workers' compensation laws do not exist that will cover local nationals and third country nationals.(c) If the bidder/offeror has indicated "yes" in block (a)(4) of this provision, the bidder/offeror shall not purchase Defense Base Act insurance for those employees. However, the bidder/offeror shall assume liability toward the employees and their beneficiaries for war-hazard injury, death, capture, or detention, in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.228-4.(End of provision)
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