1131PL-19-R-SA41269_--_RFP.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

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4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

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9. ISSUED BY

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

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

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

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: 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/CONTRACTOR

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE 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

8 (A)

EDWOSB

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

2019269/2019OE 31

1131PL-19-R-SA41269

GARTH A. HIBBERT 703-875-4357

1131PL 100

Net 30

Same as Box 9

1131PL

Same as Box 9

Same as Block 9 Attn: Finance Office invoices@ustda.gov

Acquisition Support Services

Period of Performance:

October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; or through September 30, 2024 if all Option Years are exercised.

Unless terminated or canceled sooner under the provisions of this contract or unless extended pursuant to

FAR 52.217-8.

GARTH A. HIBBERT

541990

$15.0M

See Block 31c 09/04/2019

09/19/2019 12 Noon EST

1131PL

U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100 Arlington, Virginia 22209-4901

1131PL

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

BASE YEAR

October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020

0001 12 MO

Contract Specialist Procurement Clerk 1,920 HR

OPTION YEAR 1

October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021

1001 Contract Specialist 12 MO 1002 Procurement Clerk 1,920 HR

OPTION YEAR 2

October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

2001 Contract Specialist 12 MO 2002 Procurement Clerk 1,920 HR

OPTION YEAR 3

October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

3001 Contract Specialist 12 MO 3002 Procurement Clerk 1,920 HR

OPTION YEAR 4

October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

4001 Contract Specialist 12 MO 4002 Procurement Clerk 1,920 HR

Solicitation Number: 1131PL-19-R-SA41269

B.2. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(Continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

The contractor is responsible for providing the Contracting Officer with Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) banking information at the time of award. Failure to provide EFT information at time of award may delay payment.

INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Weekly [ ]

b. Monthly [X]

c. Quarterly [ ]

B.3. G&A/FRINGE/OVERHEAD/PROFIT:

The following rates have been applied to the offered price in CLIN 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001, and shall apply to any negotiated contract price changes during the contract.

General and Administrative (G&A) Rate: __________________

Total Fringe Benefits Rate: __________________________

Other Overhead Rate:_____________________

Profit Rate: ___________________

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

a. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and APR 2014

Requirement to Inform Employee of Whistleblower Rights

52.204-2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer MAY 2011

Fiber Content Paper 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JUN 2013 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.245-1 Government Property APR 2012

b. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to AUG 2019

Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items.

(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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 89(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_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 (Jun 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 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

_X__ (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 (Oct 2018) (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.

___ (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]

_X__ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business 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.

_X__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (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 (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

_X__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting 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. 657f).

_X__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (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).

_X__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

_X__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X__ (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X__ (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X__ (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

___ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (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 (JAN 2019)

(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_X__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 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.)

___ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

___ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (38) (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.

___ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (41) (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__ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

___ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

___ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (47) (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.

___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

_X__ (49) 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).

___ (50) 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).

___ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_X__ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

___ (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.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

_X__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

_X__ (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).

_X__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X__ (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).

_X__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O.

13658).

_X__ (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).

(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 threshold, 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 (Jan 2019) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and

Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section

889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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.

(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2019) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 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.

(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018), (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xiv) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O.

13627).

(xv) 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.)

(xvi) 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)

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

(xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 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).

(xxii) 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.

(xxiii)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)

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. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. 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 30 calendar days.

(End of Clause)

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 15 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 45 calendar days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(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 60 months (months)(years).

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires MAY 2014

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits Procurement Clerk GS-09

SECTION D – ANY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

D.1.1. BACKGROUND:

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.

D.1.2. SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTIONS:

The Contractor shall provide services, primarily in support of the Office of Acquisition Management. The contractor shall be responsible for numerous contracting transactions such as assisting and participating in contract negotiation for supply and services acquisition, and construction to include facility modification. Assist with the total range of contracting actions from acquisition planning, solicitation actions, contract award, contract administration and contract closeout procedures.

This contract is covered by Service Contract Act and all non-exempt positions identified below in Section D.1.4 are covered by Executive Order (EO) 13495, “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts” and applicable FAR clauses.

D.1.3. SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall supply qualified personnel necessary to perform the specific and generic tasks as outlined in the following.

D.1.3.1. CONTRACT SPECIALIST SUPPORT:

The Contracting Specialist is a key assistant to the Contracting Officer and will be readily able to apply comprehensive U.S. Government contracting experience (either directly or via private industry experience performing U.S. Government contracts at the prime and/or subcontract level) to a full range of acquisition challenges. The Contract Specialist will do this by applying high-level acquisition knowledge, skills and abilities while working as independently as possible on assigned activities. The Contract Specialist will also serve as the manager of performance of other position(s) on the contract.

D.1.3.1.1. Pre-Award Expertise and Services:

Performs or directs all actions required to conceptualize, plan, and solicit many kinds of acquisition actions of varying complexity. Conducts acquisition planning and subsequent pre-award activities fully supportive of USTDA's strategic and special objectives and related results expectations and requirements. Assist with the organization of pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences for complex procurement actions, especially construction or architect-engineering actions, but also for complicated services. Ensures the proper establishment of requirements for bid and/or performance bonding in applicable requests for proposals. Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules and keeps AQM management informed of anticipated workload demands. Collaborates with customers in the development of evaluation criteria.

D.1.3.1.2. Post-award Expertise and Services.

Performs all actions required to administer the complete variety of acquisition instruments from contractor/recipient mobilization to closeout. Relies on a comprehensive mastery of the FAR, CFR, OMB Circulars and other procurement/assistance guidance sources to conduct output-based administration which enhances achievement of the Agency's program and assures timely delivery of the purchased supplies and/or services. Assist the Contracting Officer with contract administration sufficient to ensure contract terms and conditions are met and that the contractor delivers the required goods or services in a timely manner to achieve the objectives of the Agency's projects and programs.

D.1.3.2. PROCUREMENT CLERK SUPPORT:

This position involves performing clerical and technical work that supports the procurement of supplies, services, and/or construction for USTDA. The procurement clerk shall prepare, control, and review procurement documents and reports; verify or abstract information contained in documents and reports; contact vendors to get status of procurement action; maintain various procurement files; resolve a variety of payment or other discrepancies; and perform other similar work in support of the Office of Acquisition Management. The contractor shall:

Prepare, verify, abstract, or close out procurement documents, files, reports, or records.

Update and maintain the currency of procurement documents or related information.

Sort, compile, file, and distribute requisitions, contracts, orders, modifications, etc.

Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders using electronic logs, etc.

Assemble contract file information and entering purchase order or contract data into agency management information system and/or Government-wide procurement management systems.

Review reports and research errors or conflicting information in procurement documentation.

Assemble and prepare procurement management reports by gathering and consolidating pertinent information.

Investigate customer or vendor complaints of errors in payment and/or contract documentation.

Develop and run various reports and perform other administrative support duties as required.

D.1.4. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS:

The Contractor must provide skilled personnel with the professional, clerical, and technical skills necessary to satisfy the requirements. All personnel under this contract must meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications.

Familiarity and proficiency with the use of commercial software packages and databases, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel.

Ability to respond with flexibility and to provide assistance in a time sensitive environment.

Strong organizational and customer service skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Awareness of information and physical security procedures.

High proficiency with a variety of IT programs, databases, and computerized systems U. S. Citizenship.

“SECRET” security clearance required.

Contract Specialist (exempt)

Subject matter expertise in the specialized field of Federal Acquisition and Contract

Management to effectively support program/technical staff in processing services/commercial requirements through the entire acquisition process – planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, post-award administration and closeout.

Subject matter expertise in processing acquisitions under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): FAR Part 4 Closeout of Contract Files; Subpart 8, Federal Supply Schedules to include Government Publishing Office (GPO) purchases; FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items; FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, FAR Part 16, Types of Contracts; FAR Part 37, Service Contracting and FAR Part 43, Contract Modifications.

Mid-level expertise and experience (equivalent to at least FAC-C or DAWIA Level II in Contracting) in Federal acquisition (see Federal Acquisition Institute website at www.fai.gov for more information).

Demonstrated ability to speak with customers within and outside the Agency.

Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills.

Bachelor Degree (business, management or related degree preferred), Masters preferred and 7+ years of documented successful Acquisition and Contract Management experience required.

Procurement Clerk (non-exempt)

Strong computer skills (database, word processing, and data entry skills) Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills Commitment to innovative and quality customer service http://www.fai.gov/ http://www.fai.gov/

Develop and generate various Agency reports Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks Attention to detail and accuracy Excellent verbal communication skills Commitment to innovative and quality customer service Demonstrated proficiency with computerized information systems Bachelor Degree and 4+ years of documented successful experience performing the above tasks is required.

D.1.5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

D.1.5.1. Contractor personnel assigned to perform work under this contract will require unescorted entry into restricted areas, access to Government IT Systems and/or sensitive/For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. To obtain unescorted entry access to USTDA’s Office Area and Government IT systems, Contractor personnel must possess a SECRET or INTERIM SECRET Security Clearance prior to being assigned to work on this effort, and shall obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance for the duration of contract performance.

D.1.5.2. The successful contractor must possess a current facility clearance through the Defense Security Services (DSS). USTDA will not serve as a facility clearance sponsor for this contract.

D.1.5.3. The contractor shall comply with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and any revisions to the manual.

D.1.5.4. Government-Issued Identification Badges & Access Cards. The Government will issue identification (ID) cards and/or access control cards to contractor employees once they have received their adjudicated SECRET clearance. Contractor personnel shall protect their ID card access Personal Identification Number (PIN); and, shall not share their PIN. Upon completion of this contract or upon departure/termination of personnel, all contractor personnel who possess an identification badge and/or access card shall return these cards to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and shall adhere to USTDA out-processing procedures.

D.1.5.5. Removal of Contractor Personnel. Contractor personnel shall be removed and barred from performance on this contract if the Government notifies the contractor that the employment or the continued employment of the individual is prejudicial to the interests or endangers the security of the United States of America to include but not limited to security deviations/incidents and credible derogatory information obtained on contractor personnel during the course of the contract period.

D.1.6. NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION:

In performance of this contract, contractor personnel may obtain access to sensitive, non-public information. The contractor personnel shall: (a) use and protect such information from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with the FAR; (b) use and disclose such information only for the purpose of performing this contract and shall not use or disclose such information for any personal or commercial purpose; (c) obtain permission of the Contracting Officer (CO) before disclosing/discussing such information with a third party; (d) return, upon Government request, any non-public, sensitive information no longer required for contractor performance; and (e) to advise the CO of any unauthorized release of such information. Upon request, the Contractor shall have its employees assigned to this contract execute a non-disclosure agreement for delivery to the Government. The Government will require contractor personnel to sign such non-disclosure statement to protect non-public information.

D.1.7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Twelve (12) months from date of award with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.

D.1.8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The services required by this procurement shall be performed primarily at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency Office at 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 22209.

The Contractor’s personnel may telework on a situational basis consistent with the Contractor’s policies. Such telework arrangements must be approved by the CO.

D.1.9. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

D.1.9.1. General. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision and other items and services (except as specified within the contract as Government-Furnished), as required, to perform as defined in this PWS in support of USTDA. The Contractor shall meet with the CO, COR, and other Government personnel as required by the CO. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel meet qualifications associated with assigned functions and provide verifying documentation to the CO upon request. The Contractor shall notify the CO of the departure of any individual and identify their substitution or replacement in accordance with the provisions of Section D.1.9.5 below.

D.1.9.2. Non-Personal Services. This contract is a non-personal services contract. No personal services will be performed under this contract. The Contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental actions under this contract. The services rendered by the contractor are rendered in the capacity of an independent contractor. The Government retains no direct control over the services provided by the Contractor. No Contractor personnel shall hold himself/herself out to be a Government employee, agent or representative. All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials, unless, in the judgment of USTDA, no harm can come from failing to identify themselves. Contractors must also ensure that all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

D.1.9.3. Performance Standards. The Contractor shall meet the requirements of this contract in a highly professional manner, and performance must conform to professional standards of integrity and quality. Work shall be conducted in a timely manner and be responsive to USTDA needs. The Contractor shall maintain a professional manner at all times in contact with USTDA staff and outside organizations, businesses and government representatives. In the performance of work hereunder, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of applicable laws, rules and regulations in effect or issued during the period of this contract.

D.1.9.4. Dress Code. The USTDA has a published dress code applicable to all Government and Contractor personnel working at USTDA offices.

D.1.9.5. Replacement of personnel – If personnel, for whatever reason become unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days or are expected to devote substantially less effort toward the work than indicated in the proposal, the Contractor shall propose a substitution of such personnel in accordance with the below requirements.

All proposed substitutions shall be submitted, in writing, to the CO at least 15 days prior to the proposed substitution. Each request shall provide detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute and any other information required by the CO to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. All proposed substitutes (no matter when they are proposed during the performance period) shall have qualifications that are equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person being replaced.

D.1.9.6. Normal Business Hours – The Contractor shall provide services during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or as required by the Chief of the Office of Acquisition Management. Contractor personnel shall perform the services required under this contract to meet contract requirements for forty (40) hours per week; Monday through Friday, except for U.S. Federal Holidays. The CO/COR will notify the contractor of any changes to normal business hours that are the result of inclement weather, natural disaster, holiday observances, or other reasons.

D.1.9.7. Federal Holidays - USTDA observes the following holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. Unscheduled closures may be declared by the Director of the Agency.

Holiday Day Observed

i. New Year’s Day January 1

ii. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Third Monday in January

iii. President’s Day Third Monday in February

iv. Memorial Day Last Monday in May

v. Independence Day July 4

vi. Labor Day First Monday in September

vii. Columbus Day Second Monday in October

viii. Veterans Day November 11

ix. Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

x. Christmas day December 25

D.1.10. COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS:

The government may award other contracts for additional work not prescribed in this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors in performance of the requirement herein, and as directed by the CO. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by any other USTDA Contractor.

D.1.11. QUALITY CONTROL AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT:

D.1.11.1 Quality Control

The contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions necessary to achieve quality in the delivery of services. The contractor’s Quality Control Program (QCP) shall be directly related to the requirements of this PWS. The QCP shall identify the contractor’s processes for delivering the level of quality required in accordance with industry quality standards, define the expected results or outcome, and outline how those results will be achieved.

D.1.11.2 Performance Assessment

1. Monitoring Performance. During the course of the evaluation period, the CO/COR will track contractor performance. At the end of the performance period, the CO/COR will assess the contractor’s performance in accordance with FAR 42.15 and report to the Contracting Officer for submission to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS).

2. CPARS Assessment. The CO/COR will consider all pertinent information during the preparation of the contractor’s performance assessment. The contractor will be afforded the opportunity to identify factual errors. The CO/COR’s assessment is not subject to negotiation and the CO/COR will not engage in discussions with the contractor. Any errors identified by the contractor will be addressed by the Reviewing Official. A copy of the final performance assessment will be available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).

D.1.12. TYPE OF CONTRACT:

The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract, to provide non-personal services to complete the requirements identified herein in accordance with the contract.

D.1.13. INDEMNIFICATION:

The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government and its officers, agents, representatives, and employees from all claims, loss, damage, actions, causes of action, expense, and/or liability resulting from, brought for, or on account of any personal injury or property damage received or sustained by any person or property growing out of or attributable to any work performed under or related to the contract, regardless of whether such claims, losses, damages, actions, expenses, and/or liability may be attributable to the fault, failure, or negligence of the Contractor.

D.1.14. INSURANCE COVERAGE:

D.1.14.1. The Contractor shall notify the CO in writing that the required insurance has been obtained before commencing work under this contract. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective (1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or (2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the CO, whichever period is longer.

D.1.14.2. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance stated below:

TYPE AMOUNT

Comprehensive General Liability Bodily Injury Liability $500,000.00 per occurrence Worker’s Compensation & Employers Liability Worker’s Compensation and Occupational Coverage in accordance with statutory limits Employer’s Liability Coverage $100,000.00 minimum limit

D.1.14.3. Evidence of insurance shall be provided the CO prior to contract start date and each year prior to beginning of any option period.

D.1.15. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

While performing work at government facilities, the Contractor will be provided office space.

The Contractor will have access to a computer/printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, telephone, and all required supplies. The contractor will not retain any government furnished equipment or materials.

D.1.16. PHASE IN AND PHASE OUT PERIODS:

D.1.16.1 Phase-In Period. The Contractor shall develop comprehensive procedures for phasing in performance to the level prescribed and within the time allowed under the terms of this contract. The Contractor shall submit a completed Phase-In Plan to the CO no later than ten (10) calendar days after contract award. During the phase-in period, the Contractor shall prepare to assume full responsibility for all areas of operation in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

The Contractor shall take all actions necessary for a smooth transition of the contracted operations.

The Government will make all facilities and equipment accessible to the Contractor. During this period the Contractor’s management personnel will be permitted to observe functions on a non-interference basis, as approved by the CO.

D.1.16.1.1 The Contractor shall recruit and hire necessary personnel; obtain all required certifications and clearances, including personnel security clearances; participate in joint inventories and sign for Government-furnished Property (GFP); develop and submit any required pre-performance deliverables; attend post-award meetings as required; and accomplish any necessary training to support the requirement of this contract.

D.1.16.2 Phase-Out Period. Thirty days prior to the completion of this contract (to include option periods), an observation period shall occur, at which time management personnel of the incoming workforce may observe operations and performance methods of the incumbent Contractor. This will allow for orderly turnover of facilities, equipment, and records and will help to ensure continuity of service. The incumbent Contractor shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility or of transferring such responsibility to the succeeding Contractor. The incumbent Contractor shall fully cooperate with the succeeding Contractor and the Government.

D.1.16.2.1 Phase-Out Plan. The incumbent Contractor shall establish and, when directed by the CO, implement a plan for the smooth and orderly transfer of contract responsibility to the successor Contractor. The incumbent Contractor’s phase-out procedures shall not disrupt or adversely impact the day-to-day conduct of Government business.

D.1.17. INELIGIBILITY FOR PERFORMANCE ON OTHER USTDA ACTIVITIES:

Performance on this contract may give rise to a potential organizational conflict of interest in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5. The duties under this contract require access to procurement sensitive, proprietary, business confidential, and internal agency documents, to include but not limited to financial data which informs USTDA’s grant and acquisition activities. The Contractor shall therefore be ineligible to compete for, as a prime or subcontractor or otherwise, all other USTDA funded activities. USTDA reserves the right to grant a waiver, based upon FAR 9.503, if preclusion of the contractor from other USTDA program activities would not be in the Government’s interest. This restriction shall remain in effect through the performance period of this contract.

D.2 ATTACHMENT

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EXHIBIT

1 Contract Security Classification Sep 4, 2019 2 Specification (DD Form 254)

2 Department of Labor Wage Determination Sep 4, 2019 20

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SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEM:

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

E.1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

USTDA is issuing this Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit offerors for the purpose of entering into a single award Firm-Fixed-Price contract. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 and FAR Part 15. The resulting contract will be awarded for a base period of twelve (12) months with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.

This requirement in covered by the Service Contract Act and such a list of non-exempt personnel along with their contact information will be provided directly to offerors upon request.

Offerors must possess a current facility clearance through the Defense Security Services (DSS). USTDA will not serve as a facility clearance sponsor for the resulting contract.

All Offerors must be registered and have an active status in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) in order to be eligible for contract award.