040ADV-25-R-0010 Envelopes RFP final.pdf

U.S. GOVERNMENT

PUBLISHING OFFICE

AMERICA INFORMED

RFP No. 040ADV-25-R-0010

Solicitation Issuance Date: March 06, 2025

Closing Date/Time for Offeror Questions: March 13, 2025, 10:00 am EST

Closing Date/Time for Receipt of Proposals: March 27, 2025, 05:00 pm EST

Subject: Request for Proposals RFP No.040ADV-25-R-0010, Envelopes for Federal Smart Card Credentials

The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking proposals to purchase various sized envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance. The supplies must be placed against the contract in accordance with the Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR).

GPO anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type contract consistent with the Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR II) 16.202.

The Government intends to award one contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is in the best interest of the Government after evaluation in accordance with the factors as set forth in this solicitation in accordance with MMAR 13.106-2. The Government also reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this solicitation. The basis of award will be in accordance with MMAR Part 15.101-2, Lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price factors and upon prices being determined fair and reasonable. Offerors must clearly review Sections L and M of this RFP.

Section L, Instructions to Offerors, of the RFP sets forth all instructions for the preparation and submission of required proposal contents. Prospective offerors must submit questions by the deadline identified above to Rebecca Nichols at email: rnichols@gpo.gov and cc: Nataliya Holl at email: nholl@gpo.gov. Prospective offerors must follow the instructions to submit the proposals specified in Section L. Section M states the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated.

This RFP can be viewed and downloaded from www.sam.gov. GPO bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Further, be aware that amendments to the solicitation are occasionally issued and will be posted on www.sam.gov. GPO advises interested parties to regularly check www.sam.gov for amendments.

Failure to comply with submission dates will deem the submission unacceptable, and proposals will not be reviewed or evaluated.

mailto:rnichols@gpo.gov mailto:nholl@gpo.gov http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award at www.sam.gov.

Accurate and Complete Information: the Offeror must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this RFP. The penalty for making false statements to the Government is prescribed in 18 U.S.C.

1001.

Offer Validity: Proposal, including price, shall remain valid for 120 days.

This RFP in no way obligates GPO to award a contract, nor does it commit GPO to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Award of a contract under this RFP is subject to availability of funds and other internal GPO approvals.

Sincerely, Nataliya A. Holl Supervisory Contracting Officer, Agency Acquisitions

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 56

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

040ADV-25-R-0010

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

NICHOLS, REBECCA A

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 0 % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON 12. DISCOUNT TERMS

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION RATED ORDER UNDER 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION REQUEST

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

15. DELIVER TO

See Schedule

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same As Issuing Office

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE 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/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 x

PR-25-GPO-0692

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC, 20401, US

GPO

GPO INVOICES

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)Comptroller, North Capitol & H Streets, NW, Mail Stop: FMCS Washington, DC, 20401, US

GPO Invoice

March 6, 2025

March 27, 2025 5:00 pm

EST

Rebecca Nichols Highlight

Rebecca Nichols Highlight

Rebecca Nichols Highlight

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

STOCK RECORD (S/R) 40. PAID BY

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE 42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III- LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ALL ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND REFERENCED BY LINK

PART IV- REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATION, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER STATEMENT OF OFFERORS

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Attachment J.1 Price Template

Attachment J.2 Envelope Specifications

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to consolidate all U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) envelope orders related to federal credential issuance under a single, streamlined contract. Credential issuance is completed using mailed envelopes which protect the secure contents and keep them from being damaged during delivery. The supplies must be placed against the contract in accordance with the Material Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR).

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type contract consistent with the MMAR 16.202. The contractor shall provide Envelopes as described in Section C, the deliverables as described in Section F, and Inspection and Acceptance as described in Section E in accordance with all terms and conditions stated herein.

B.3 PRICE AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

[To be inserted at the time of Award]

B.4 FIRM-FIXED-PRICE (FFP)

The Contractor must provide all supplies needed to meet all requirements set forth in this solicitation and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Prices must include all costs associated with providing all required supplies.

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Base Year – Envelope 1 May 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

35,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Base Year – Envelope 2 May 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

77,500

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Base Year – Envelope 3 May 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

14,500,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 Option Year 1 – Envelope 1 October 1, 2025 – September 30, 35,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 Option Year 1 – Envelope 2 October 1, 2025 – September 30, 77,500

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 Option Year 1 – Envelope 3 October 1, 2025 – September 30, 14,500,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Unit Price Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 Option Year 2 – Envelope 1 October 1, 2026 – September 30, 35,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 Option Year 2 – Envelope 2 October 1, 2026 – September 30, 77,500

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 Option Year 2 – Envelope 3 October 1, 2026 – September 30, 14,500,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 Option Year 3 – Envelope 1 October 1, 2027 – September 30, 35,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 Option Year 3 – Envelope 2 October 1, 2027 – September 30, 77,500

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 Option Year 3 – Envelope 3 October 1, 2027 – September 30, 14,500,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 Option Year 4 – Envelope 1 October 1, 2028 – September 30, 35,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4002 Option Year 4 – Envelope 2 October 1, 2028 – September 30, 77,500

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 Option Year 4 – Envelope 3 October 1, 2028 – September 30, 14,500,000

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Price is inclusive and includes all Contractor Overhead, General and Administrative Costs, and Profit.

Complete Section B in terms of U.S. dollars.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF

WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) issues several millions secure federal smart card credentials each year on behalf of numerous federal agencies. These credentials are used to gain access to the nation's borders, federal buildings and facilities, and highly sensitive IT networks and architectures. These secure credentials are made up of a unique set of security systems and features that have undergone rigorous testing and evaluation in government certified facilities as well as actual field validations. Credential issuance is completed using mailed envelopes which protect the secure contents and keep them from being damaged during delivery.

C.2 OBJECTIVES

GPO intends to consolidate envelope requirements used for credential issuance. By centralizing procurement, GPO seeks to enhance operational effectiveness while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance in credential issuance.

C.3 PROJECT SCOPE

GPO requires various sized envelopes for the production and delivery of secure federal credential issuance. These envelopes will safely store and transport secure documents.

C.4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide envelopes that meet the following quality control requirements:

• Envelope flap shall have consistent amount of glue and not be glued shut

• Envelope shall not include additional glue or lock which keeps envelope from opening for insertion

• Envelope has enough glue to hold window cover sealed on all sides

• Envelope windows shall be consistent in size and correctly positioned according to the required specifications

• Envelopes shall include a black, grid-patterned security tint

• Envelopes shall not be wavy or wrinkled as a result of over stuffing boxes, moisture, or humidity

• Envelopes shall conform to the specified dimensions as outlined in the RFP Attachment J.2 in order to safely hold and deliver the various secure smart card credentials

Summary of Specified Requirements:

Product Number Description

45197.GP ENV, WHT WOVE BLACK SECURITY TINT 3-7/8 X 8-7/8" BELOW IS THE FULL LONG

DESCRIPTION: ENVELOPE, WHITE WOVE BLACK SECURITY TINT. 3-7/8 X 8-7/8" OPEN SIDE,

SIDE SEAMS, GUMMED FLAP. PACKED 500 PER BOX. BASIS: 17 X 22 - 500 - 24 LBS. MUST

DELIVER FLAP FOLDED CLOSED.

45201.GP ENVELOPE, WHITE WOVE OR WRITING WINDOW 4-1/8 X 9-1/2" BASIS: 17 X 22" - 500 - 24

LBS. OPEN SIDE, SIDE SEAMS, GUMMED FLAP. POLY COVERED WINDOW IS: 1-1/2 X 6-1/2".

7/8" FROM LEFT AND 5/8" FROM BOTTOM W/ROUNDED CORNERS. 6-1/2" OF WINDOW

RUNS PARALLEL TO 9-1/2" OF ENVELOPE. INSIDE BLACK SECURITY TINT PATTERN. MUST

DELIVER WITH FLAP CLOSED.

45202.GP BELOW IS THE FULL LONG DESCRIPTION: ENV, WHITE WRTG., DOUBLE WINDOW, OPEN

SIDE, SIDE SEAM, GUMMED FLAP, 2 POLY COVERED WINDOWS/WITH ROUND CORNERS,

BOTH WINDOWS ARE 1 X 4-1/4". 1ST WINDOW (TOP) IS 1/2" FROM LEFT AND 2-5/8"

FROM BOTTOM. 2ND WINDOW (BOTTOM) IS 1/2" FROM LEFT AND 3/8" FROM BOTTOM.

GUMMED FLAP BASIS: 17 X 22" - 500 - 24LB. 500 PER BOX. BLACK SECURITY TINT INSIDE.

MUST DELIVER FLAP FOLDED CLOSED.

C.5 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Envelopes shall be delivered and packed in accordance with standard commercial and industry practices to ensure delivery in good condition. Envelopes shall be delivered on a quarterly basis. Envelopes shall be cautiously packed into boxes to avoid moisture or humidity damage. Delivery shall consist of boxes of 500/cases of 2500. Property numbers shall be included on the exterior/interior packaging.

[END OF SECTION C]

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 GENERAL

Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the following paragraph(s) shall be applicable to this Contract.

Additional requirements may be specified if applicable.

D.2 PACKAGING AND MARKING

Unless otherwise specified, all items shall be delivered and packed in accordance with standard commercial and industry practices, as defined in the applicable commodity specification.

Envelopes will be delivered in standard packaging, boxes of 500/case of 2500. Property number should be included on the exterior/interior packaging.

Packing slip:

US Government Publishing Office Central Receiving, A170A 44 H Street, NW Washington DC 20401

Washington, DC Location:

Loading dock opening is 7 feet 10 inches wide by 7 feet 9 inches tall.

Elevator is rated at a max of 25,000 pounds.

Elevator dimensions are 9 feet 9 inches wide by 8 feet 1 inch tall by 15 feet deep.

[END OF SECTION D]

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, in Section I of this contract. Full text of the clauses is available at: https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/mmar.pdf

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies – Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (APR 1984)

E.2 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL

In accordance with the clause of this contract entitled MMAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price;

Inspection of equipment or other deliverables required by the contract will be made by the cognizant COR.

Acceptance of supplies or other deliverables by the cognizant COR must form the basis for payments to the contractor and will form the basis of the contractor’s permanent performance record with regard to this contract.

E.3 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance of supplies to be furnished hereunder shall be performed at place of performance or destination, by the COR or their designated representative, in accordance with Section E.2, and any other provisions specified in this contract.

All deliverables will be inspected for content, completeness and conformance to the requirements of the SOW (including any applicable standards). The supplies shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the best commercial practice to assure delivery in good condition.

[END OF SECTION E]

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, in Section I of this contract. Full text of the clauses is available at:

https://gpointranet.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/acquisition-services/materials-management-acquisition-regulation-mmar-ii.pdf

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991)

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period: May 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 Option Period One: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Option Period Two: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 Option Period Three: October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028 Option Period Four: October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029

F.3 PLACE OF DELIVERY

U.S. Government Publishing Office Central Receiving, A170A 44 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20401. Envelopes shall be delivered on a quarterly basis.

F.4 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting delivery requirements, or when the Contractor anticipates difficulty in complying with the delivery schedule or completion date, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this requirement, the Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the COR, in writing, giving pertinent details provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

[END OF SECTION F]

https://gpointranet.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/acquisition-services/materials-management-acquisition-regulation-mmar-ii.pdf https://gpointranet.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/acquisition-services/materials-management-acquisition-regulation-mmar-ii.pdf

SECTION G-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management responsibility during the performance of the contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination with the GPO points of contact during performance of the contract.

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO), CONTRACTING SPECIALIST AND CONTRACTING OFFICER S

REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Contracting Officer (CO) Nataliya A. Holl U.S. Government Publishing Office Agency Acquisitions 732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20401 E-mail: nholl@gpo.gov

Contract Specialist (CS) Rebecca A. Nichols Contractor, Supporting the U.S. Government Publishing Office Agency Acquisitions 732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20401 E-mail: rnichols@gpo.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) James S. Kim U.S. Government Publishing Office Government Secure and Intelligent Documents 732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20401 E-mail: jskim@gpo.gov

The COR may be changed at any time by the GPO without prior notice to the Contractor by a unilateral modification to the Contract.

An administrative letter issued by the Contracting Officer which designates the COR will be provided separately to the Contractor at the time of award.

G.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officers. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made at the contractor’s risk. No adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions of this contract, including price.

mailto:nholl@gpo.gov mailto:rnichols@gpo.gov mailto:jskim@gpo.gov

G.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the project and serves as technical liaison with the Contractor.

The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all equipment, services, reports, and such other responsibilities as may be specified in this contract. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the GPO or authorize any changes, which affect the Contract price, terms or conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor performs a service that alters the current cost, quantity, or scope without prior written approval from the CO, the Contractor does so at his/her own risk. The COR may designate assistant COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the GPO or authorize any changes, which affect the quantity, quality, scope or Contract price. All request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor performs a service that alters the current cost, quantity, or scope without prior written approval from the CO, the Contractor does so at his/her own risk. The COR may designate an alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

G.5 INVOICE SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVALS

Contracting Officer (CO) Nataliya A. Holl E-mail: nholl@gpo.gov

Contract Specialist (CS) Rebecca Nichols Contractor, Supporting the U.S. Government Publishing Office E-mail: rnichols@gpo.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR)

James S. Kim E-mail: jskim@gpo.gov

Invoice email submission and mailing address:

US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Comptroller North Capitol & H Streets, NW Mail Stop: FMCS Washington, DC 20401 invoicegpo@gpo.gov

(202) 512-0874

In order to receive payment, deliverables must be accepted and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

G.6 GPO INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS

I. Invoices shall be paid in accordance with the contracts terms and conditions, following receipt of a proper invoice under Part 3 of these instructions. Please note that the Prompt Pay Act (31 USC Chapter 39) does not apply to GPO.

Payments under this contract will be made by the GPO by electronic funds transfer (EFT). For additional information mailto:nholl@gpo.gov mailto:rnichols@gpo.gov mailto:jskim@gpo.gov mailto:invoicegpo@gpo.gov and questions please send an email to InvoiceGPO@gpo.gov.

The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email to the following address invoicegpo@gpo.gov.

System for Award Management (SAM), formerly Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the federal government with some exceptions. For mailing in invoices, use the following GPO s address:

US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Office of Finance Mail Stop FMCE North Capitol & H Streets, NW Washington, DC 20401 Phone (202) 512 0874

II. Effective January 1, 1999, payments on all GPO purchase orders will only be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT) unless you are granted a waiver. A waiver can only be granted if you certify below in writing that you do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent and return the certification to the Contracting Officer. If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the invoice may be rejected by the Government, or the contractor may be required to submit a revised invoice.

NOTICE The following solicitation provisions and/or contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference:

Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)

III. To constitute a proper invoice, each invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

(1) Name, address, and telephone of the Contractor

(2) Date of invoice and invoice number

(3) Contract number (Delivery or Task Order, if applicable) complete numbers (including task order or call number and contract line item(s)) and also modification number, if applicable. All relevant information to the invoice that the contract contains must be reflected on the invoice.

(4) Description (quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price) of the supplies or services rendered (including hours incurred and billing rate, as applicable to the contract). All relevant information that the contract contains must be reflected on the invoice.

(5) Name, title, phone number, email, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(6) A schedule depicting the following information:

a. Amount Invoiced The Total Amount of Invoice and this Invoice Period separated by each CLIN Number (if applicable)

b. Total contract Price and price for each CLIN

c. Cumulative Amount Invoiced and Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on Contract

d. If the contractor is billing for prices/costs incurred over more than a single month, the prices/costs for each mailto:InvoiceGPO@gpo.gov month in which the costs were incurred and shall be segregated into the month they were actually incurred.

(7) Add all payment terms and related discount items on the invoice per the contract payment method and clauses.

(8) Name of Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) and

(9) Signature of authorized representative of the firm with the following invoice certification.

The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and all the prices/costs of contract performance have been paid or to the extent allowed under the applicable payment clause will be paid by the Contractor when due in the ordinary course of business, the work reflected by these costs has been performed, and amounts involved are consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

BY NAME ________________________________

TITLE ___________________________________

DATE ___________________________________

IV. In the event the contractor owes money to GPO, the contractor shall clear the amount owed to GPO first before any new invoices will be processed and paid. The contractor shall send a refund check to GPO to the address above and provide GPO with the tracking information.

V. Inquiries regarding the status of invoices may be directed to invoicegpo@gpo.gov.

G.7 REQUEST FOR WAIVER/CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

I certify that I do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent.

Signature and Date

G.8 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall meet all applicable local and federal regulations associated with this requirement.

G.9 GPO’s ADDRESSES

Requesting Office Address

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

Property Administration Office Address

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

COR Office Address

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

KIM, JAMES S

jskim@gpo.gov

Issuing Office Address

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

NICHOLS, REBECCA

rnichols@gpo.gov

[END OF SECTION G]

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all logistic support in the United States.

H.2 POINT OF CONTACT

The Contractor s Main Point of Contact is:

1. TBD

H.3 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT

The Contractor shall exercise due diligence on personnel to be engaged under this contract.

H.4 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

There shall be no dissemination or publication, except within and between the Contractor and any Subcontractors, of information developed under this contract or contained in the reports to be furnished pursuant to this contract without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer and COR. Language similar to this provision shall be included in all subcontracts to this contract. This provision includes news releases: blogs, posts, and published papers.

H.5 NOTIFICATION OF DEBARMENT/SUSPENSION STATUS

The Contractor shall provide written notice to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days of being suspended, debarred, or declared ineligible by any Department or other Federal Agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment during the performance of this contract.

H.6 WARRANTY

Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government of the supplies furnished under this contract, or any provisions of this contract concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor warrants that for a period of one year all materials and supplies furnished under this contract will be free from defects in workmanship or material and will conform to the specifications and all other requirements of the contract, and that upon written notice from the Contracting Officer issued within the warranty period he shall promptly furnish all labor and material to replace or correct the defective equipment, all without cost to the Government. All transportation charges and responsibility for the products while in transit shall be borne by the Contractor.

Within 72 hours after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer concerning the correction, replacement or disposition of the defective products.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct or replace the nonconforming products within a period of 3 days from receipt of notice (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) the Contracting Officer may, by contract or otherwise, correct or replace them with similar products and charge the Contractor with all costs occasioned the Government thereby.

All products furnished pursuant to this clause shall be subject to all of the provisions of this clause to the same extent as the material originally delivered.

The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the Government by any other clause of this contract.

Failure to agree upon any determination to be made under this clause shall be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the "disputes" clause of this contract.

H.7 CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACTS

In accordance with Contract MMAR clause 52.244-2, Subcontracts, the Contracting Officer consents to award of subcontracts as proposed in the Contractor’s proposal, which resulted in the award of this Contract to the following firms for the products or services specified here:

Contractor Name Services to be Performed

TBD TDB

The Contractor must request Contracting Officer consent and submit the information required by the aforementioned clause for any subcontracts requiring consent not listed here. If the Contractor has an approved contracting system, they must follow MMAR 52.244-2 requirements for a Contractor with an approved contracting system subsequent to providing evidence of their approved contracting system to the Contracting Officer.

H.8 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

(a) Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this solicitation may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business, or contain trade secrets, proprietary, or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM or The Government) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed to be releasable.

(b) Any information made available to the Contractor by the Government must be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and must not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

(c) In performance of this contract, the Contractor assumes responsibility for protection of the confidentiality of Government records and must ensure that all work performed by its subcontractors must be under the supervision of the Contractor or the Contractor's responsible employees.

(d) Each officer or employee of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors to whom any Government record may be made available or disclosed must be notified in writing by the Contractor that information disclosed to such officer or employee can be used only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein, and that further disclosure of any such information, by any means, for a purpose or to an extent unauthorized herein, may subject the offender to criminal sanctions imposed by 19 U.S.C. 641. That section provides, in pertinent part, that whoever knowingly converts to their use or the use of another, or without authority, sells, conveys, or disposes of any record of the United States or whoever receives the same with intent to convert it to their use or gain, knowing it to have been converted, must be guilty of a crime punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, or imprisoned up to ten years, or both.

H.9 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE

(a) The Contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to keep the information furnished by the Government or acquired/developed by the Contractor in performance of the contract and designated by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative, in the strictest confidence. The Contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information, in whole or in part, in any manner or form, nor to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor's possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work described herein, i.e., on a “need-to-know” basis. The Contractor agrees to immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing in the event that the Contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement has occurred.

(b) All Contractor staff working on any of the described tasks may, at Government request, be required to sign formal non-disclosure and/or conflict of interest agreements to guarantee the protection and integrity of Government information and documents.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this special contract requirement, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts when requiring a restriction on the release of information developed or obtained in connection with the performance of the contract.

H.10 NONDISCRIMINATION

MMAR Part 22 and the clauses prescribed in that part prohibit contractors performing in or recruiting from the U.S. from engaging in certain discriminatory practices.

H.11 Hours of Operation The Contractor is responsible for providing delivery between the hours of 8 and 5 am, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

[END OF SECTION H]

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, in Section I of this contract. Full text of incorporated MMAR clauses may be accessed electronically at: https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/mmar.pdf?sfvrsn=2

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is a Legislative Branch agency. Accordingly, the GPO is not bound by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which is applicable to Executive Branch agencies.

However, certain FAR provisions have been incorporated by reference in this solicitation, as the MMAR either does not have a corresponding clause, or the relevant MMAR clause is “reserved.” The offeror should note that only those provisions of the FAR which are specifically incorporated by reference into this solicitation are applicable.

52.202-1 Definitions (DEC 2001) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUL 1995) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) 52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

52.204 1 Approval of Contract (DEC 1989) 52.204-2 Security Requirements (AUG 1996) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.209-3 First Article Approval - Contractor Testing (SEP 1989) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or

Proposed for Debarment (JUL 1995) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.211-5 Material Requirements (AUG 2000) 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (FEB 1998) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Prices (OCT 1997) 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability (APR 1984) 52.216-25 Contract Definitization (OCT 1997) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/mmar.pdf?sfvrsn=2 https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/mmar.pdf?sfvrsn=2

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUL 1995) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (AUG 1996) 52.227-14 Rights in Data General (JUN 1987) 52.227-17 Rights in Data Special Works (JUN 1987) 52.227-23 Rights to Proposal Data (Technical) (JUN 1987) 52.228-7 Insurance-Liability to Third Persons (MAR 1996) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (JAN 1991) 52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards (APR 1998) 52.230-3 Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices (APR 1998) 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards (NOV 1999) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-12 Advance Payments (MAY 2001) 52.232-17 Interest (JUN 1996) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-24 Prohibition of Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) 52.242-3 Penalties for Unallowable Costs (MAY 2001) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-1 Changes Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) 52.243-6 Change Order Accounting (APR 1984) 52.243-7 Notification of Changes (APR 1984) 52.244-2 Subcontracts (AUG 1998) 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (DEC 1996) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAY 2002) 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies–Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature (MAY 2001) 52.246-23 Limitation of Liability (FEB 1997) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.250-1 Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804 (APR 1984) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

I.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (APR 1985)

(a) The offeror certifies that

(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to

(i) Those prices;

(ii) The intention to submit an offer; or

(iii) The methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered.

(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory

(1) Is the person in the offeror s organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; or (2)(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the following principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision [insert full name of person(s) in the offeror s organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and the title of his or her position in the offeror s organization];

(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in subdivision (b)(2)(i) of this provision have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; and

(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies paragraph (a)(2) of this provision, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure.

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources;

but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February…