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Addendum

Request for Quote # 12639523Q0113 Physical Security Systems Maintenance Services

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Veterinary Services (VS)

Notes To Quoters

• This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Open to full and open competition.

This Request for Quote for Physical Security Systems Maintenance Services Contract is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Commercial Services Procedures.

Simplified acquisition procedures will be followed. This solicitation will result in a Firm Fixed Price commercial services maintenance contract.

The Contractor shall submit a firm-fixed price quote to perform all services required in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Contractor's price shall be their fully burdened rate which includes all costs associated with the performance of any and all services against this contract in accordance with this “statement of work” (SOW). Quotes should be of sufficient detail to determine their adequacy.

Due to varying services required, the solicitation was drafted with the understanding the Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determination may apply to this contract. The contractor however is responsible for reviewing FAR clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards and determine if the Service Contract Act applies or if an exemption applies under one of the FAR clauses. The contractor must include that information and determination in their quote and state the occupation category or categories that apply. If the contractor determines the services are considered professional in nature and the Service Contract Act doesn’t apply, that shall be indicated in their quote. If the contractor has questions on this matter, they shall contact the contracting officer for further clarification or contact the Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage and hour compliance division. A sample wage determination is being included with the solicitation. The contractor may reference the below sites for information on the Service Contract Act wage determination.

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. | Acquisition.GOV

McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

SCADirectVers5.pdf (dol.gov) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-41#FAR_52_222_41 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-41 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/service-contracts https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/SCADirectVers5.pdf

In order to be considered for award of this contract the Contractor must submit the following:

• A completed 1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, b and c completed. Vendor shall provide their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with their company information.

• A firm fixed price quote showing the prices for line items 0001 – 0005AA in the Price Schedule below.

• By submitting and executing the SF1449, the contractor certifies that the services offered meet the requirements outlined in this solicitation. Contractors should submit a technical capability statement, references for past performance evaluation, signed SF1449 and Price Schedule.

• Paragraph (b) of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items if you have completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal. Note the provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management requiring vendors to be registered in SAM prior to submission of a quote.

• Information on whether the contractor has determined if the services are professional in nature, or if the Service Contract Act applies to their personnel performing services under this contract.

• If applicable, the labor categories/occupation codes in the wage determination for the personnel performing services under this contract.

Do not include a copy of the entire solicitation with your quote. Contractors need only provide the items described above.

If the contractor’s quote package doesn’t contain all of the items listed above or isn’t received by the closing date and time listed below, the quote may be considered incomplete for evaluation purposes and no further consideration will be given to the Contractor’s quote, thereby making a contractor ineligible for award.

Quotes shall be submitted via email Mario Garcia at mario.garcia2@usda.gov by Friday, April 07, 2023 at 04:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Please reference the solicitation number on your documents. Mario Garcia can be reached by phone at (919) 257-7535.

The deadline for questions related to this solicitation is March 31, 2023 at 04:00 p.m. ET Thursday, May 17, 2023. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mario Garcia. Any questions received after that date may not be accepted or answered.

https://www.sam.gov/portal mailto:mario.garcia2@usda.gov

1. Price Schedule

CLIN Description Qty Unit Price Extended Price

0001AA

Base Period: 06/01/2023 – 05/31/2024

Emergency Repair Labor Rate

12 MO

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Option Period 1: 06/01/2024 - 05/31/2025

Emergency Repair Labor Rate

12 MO

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Option Period 2: 06/01/2025 – 05/31/2026

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Option Period 3: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

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Option Period 4: 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028

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Total Price of All Line Items

* Price shall include all costs needed to accomplish the work described below including incidental materials.

2. STATEMENT OF WORK

A. Background

The USDA, National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH) have a requirement for preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs for their Lenel access control and detection security system and a variety of closed circuit television systems installed in their facilities located in Ames, IA. The NCAH facility is composed of three separate USDA entities.

The National Veterinary Services Laboratories safeguards U.S. animal health and contributes to public health by ensuring that timely and accurate laboratory support is provided by the nation-wide animal health diagnostic system. The Center for Veterinary Biologics implements the provisions of the Virus-Serum Toxin Act to ensure that the veterinary biologics available for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of animal diseases are pure, safe, productivity, and effective.

The National Animal Disease Center conducts research to solve animal health and food safety problems faced by livestock producers and the public.

B. Scope of Work

USDA, NCAH intends to award a Firm Fix Price (FFP) contract for the preventative maintenance and routine and emergency repair of their Lenel access control system and closed circuit television systems at the USDA, NCAH facilities located in Ames, IA at: 1920 Dayton Avenue. All incidental materials used in the PM and service repairs shall be included in the FFP. Incidental materials include but is not limited to, electrical tape, wire nuts, fasteners, small amounts of wire, and any other minor material that would normally considered part of overhead and not a separate billable part or material. All replacement parts shall be supplied by NCAH.

1. Routine and emergency repairs

Routine and emergency repair tasks may include, but not be limited to, the following:

1) Repair or replacement of physical security components. Security components include vehicle gates, door hardware controls, network interface devices, IP video and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, card readers, keypads, intercoms, glass break sensors, motion sensors, door alarm sensors, electronic locks, and mechanical locks.

2) Support for troubleshooting performance problems with the Lenel access control system database and server, support for troubleshooting performance problems with Avigilon video management software.

3) Re-cabling in the event where wire is found to be sub-standard.

4) Troubleshooting with Facilities Engineering staff technicians for instances where there are problems with communications, wiring, or processes between the security system and other building systems (i.e. building automation, fire alarm).

All Emergency Repairs and Materials can be invoiced towards the facility and paid via Purchase Card by the facility.

2. Preventative Maintenance

Preventative maintenance tasks will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1) A minimum of 2 biannual inspections of all intelligent systems controller enclosures.

Inspection tasks will include:

a. Checking the operational status of the following components:

i. Battery backup

ii. Power supply

iii. Intelligent Systems Controllers and door controllers

iv. Cabinet tamper alarm switch

v. Cabinet lock equipment

vi. Door seal integrity of outdoor enclosures

The contractor will be responsible for documenting either a pass or fail for each of the above component’s operational status and submitting documentation to the NCAH Security Staff.

b. Inspecting door controllers (LNL-1320) and alarm panels(LNL-1100) for alarm faults.

The contractor will be responsible for documenting all alarm faults discovered and submitting documentation to the NCAH Security Staff.

c. Inspecting the system controller enclosures for deficient components, non-functional components, and potentially failing components. Inspections should include but are not limited to checking for the following:

i. Corrosion on electronics components

ii. High temperatures on electronics devices

iii. Audible noise outside of normal operating parameters

iv. Loose wires

v. Anything else that could cause a system failure

The contractor will identify and document all deficient components, non-functional components, and potentially failing components. Documentation and any recommended corrective actions will be submitted to the NCAH Security Staff.

The NCAH Security Staff must approve any preventative maintenance corrective actions before they can be performed by the contractor.

2) Annual inspections of outdoor video surveillance equipment, which will include:

a. Operational testing of video cameras

b. Visual inspection of power supplies

c. Visual inspection of the interior of video cameras housings

d. Operational status of Digital Video virtual servers and storage capacity

The contractor will identify and document all deficient components, non-functional components, and potentially failing components. Documentation and any recommended corrective actions will be submitted in writing to the NCAH Security Staff. The NCAH Security Staff must approve any preventative maintenance corrective actions before they can be performed by the contractor.

The contractor will coordinate scheduling preventative maintenance tasks with the NCAH Security Staff.

3. Current List of Security Components

The NCAH Campus is approximately 480 acres. There are 79 buildings on the complex consisting of laboratories, administrative offices, utility and service facilities, and field barns and paddocks. Of these there are 29 buildings that are equipped with video surveillance, electronic access control, and intrusion detection systems.

Currently there are approximately:

Door and system hardware controllers (800), Network interface devices (75) IP video and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system cameras (225) Card readers and keypads (1200) Intercoms (55) Glass break sensors and motion sensors, (250) Door alarm sensors (1000) Electronic locks and mechanical locks (1000).

System power supplies (220) Back up batteries (350) Video Management Software (Avigilon) Access control and Intrusion Detection System (Lenel)

Door and system hardware controllers

Lenel Systems

LNL-1320 series 1,2, and 3 LNL-3300 Intelligent system controllers LNL-1100 and 1200 Input and Output boards

IP video cameras and parts

Avigilon PTZ and Fixed H4 and H5 series cameras Axis Camera products Avigilon Analog ENC-4P-H264 encoders Pelco Series 4 PTZ cameras

Card readers and keypads

HID pivClass RPk40-H Keypad/Reader Essex Stainless steel keypads

Intercoms

Commend system

Glass break sensors and motion sensors

Typical parts Securitron XMS Exit Motion Sensor

Door alarm sensors

GE Sentrol 2707 series door contact Detex MS2049F Flush mount door contact

Electronic locks and mechanical locks

V2M1290DB 1200LB Maglock Sargent 8270 series electric mortise lock

System power supplies

Securitron AQ series AQU128B and 48TK21 Altronix Power supplies

Back up batteries

7.2 – 18 AHr rated SLA batteries

C. Period of Performance

The effective period of the contract shall be the date of award, through twelve months, with options to extend the effective period for four (4) additional years. The period of performance for this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

D. Contractor Performance Requirement

1. The APHIS, USDA owned and managed, enterprise Physical Access Control System (ePACS) utilizes Lenel Systems International, Inc’s OnGuard software platform. The contractor, sub-contractor, and all personnel (physically working on any Lenel based equipment/infrastructure/component) shall be a licensed and manufacturer certified reseller (VAR) with the access control system manufacturer, Lenel, throughout the entire period of performance of this contract.

2. The contractor must be familiar with either the Avigilon software (currently used) or other Video Management Software (VMS).

3. The contractor shall provide written statements, including copies of any required licensing or system manufacturer certifications, verifying the qualifications of the contractor, sub-contractor and all personnel intended to work on any portion of any project; including the project manager(s), system designer(s), lead technician(s), assistant/junior technician(s) and helper(s).

4. All contractor and employee required licenses and system manufacturer certifications, as required by the appropriate regulatory authority or system manufacturer, shall be directly related to the specific system (including; hardware, firmware and software versions), equipment and components approved for installation and service related work. This will be maintained throughout the entire period of performance of this contract.

5. The contractor shall furnish all management and labor for the work described in this contract.

6. Contractor shall provide incidental materials, installation, comprehensive knowledge and workmanship which conform to the most stringent applicable requirements of the most recent editions of the following publications and this specification unless otherwise noted:

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

• State and Local Building Codes as adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

• The Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Equipment Manufacturer Printed Instructions.

7. The Contractor is responsible for providing the highest quality of work standards. The

COR will monitor the quality of the work performed. The Government will notify the contractor in writing of failure to complete tasks successfully and with the highest quality.

8. Select buildings where work may need to be performed are bio-security facilities and contain biohazard materials; therefore, the contractor must complete any area specific training before entry and follow bio-security procedures for entering and exiting the facility. These procedures require showering out and in some instances showering upon entering the facility. In addition, any tools or equipment carried into the facility must he decontaminated before they can be removed from the facility, which would mean the contractors tools may not be available to contractor for a period of one week after completing work in the facility.

E. Working Hours and Response Times The contractor’s work schedule will vary depending on the repair and maintenance services required. The work hours within each day may vary as well and are to be determined. The work schedule will routinely be within Monday – Friday during the normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm, except Federal holidays. However, emergency work may be required on holidays and weekends.

Due to the critical nature of this facility the security system needs to be operable at all times and access controlled continually to all areas. Therefore, the contractor must provide the following services:

• Contractor must respond and arrive on site to emergency work requests within 2 hours during established working hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and arrive on site within 3 hours outside the established working hours. The COR will notify the Primary Contact for the contractor in order to coordinate work requests.

• Complete emergency work requests within twenty-four (24) hours of requirement identification.

• Complete urgent work requests within three (3) calendar days of requirement identification. If materials are ordered, complete urgent work requests within three (3) calendar days after receipt of materials. An urgent work request is defined as a priority service request that would result in an emergency request if the system fails and is not repaired. Urgent Work request materials are ordered by the COR and then provided to the contractor upon arrival to facility.

• Complete routine work request within five (5) calendar days of requirement identification. If materials are ordered, complete routine work requests within five (5) calendar days after receipt of materials. Material requirements must be processed within five (5) calendar days of receipt.

The NCAH security staff will designate which work requests are emergency, urgent, preventative, or routine and communicate this information to the contractor.

E. Government roles and responsibilities

The NCAH shall designate a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to coordinate the routine maintenance and emergency repairs work to be completed under this contract.

Contracting Officers Representative (COR):

Jacob Ross National Centers for Animal Health Ames, Iowa 50010

The USDA, APHIS contracting contact personnel for this acquisition are:

Contracting Specialist

Mario Garcia 250 Marquette Ave, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401

NCAH will supply all replacement parts for repair services. When current NCAH stockpile does not have the required parts/materials on hand, the contractor shall submit a list of all required parts and NCAH will purchase the required parts.

F. Safety and Security Requirements

The USDA, NCAH campuses are secured facilities. The contract employee is responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for use. The contractor will be issued a temporary visitors badge when they come on the premises and shall ensure that the badge is not lost or misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. When on-site at USDA, Contractor/consultants/subcontractors shall wear a USDA-supplied identification badge on the outer clothing in front of the body between the neck and waist so that the badge is visible at all times. Training will be provided to the contractor which will cover site safety and security policies and procedures prior to beginning work at the NCAH facilities.

Government Information: The contractor shall be responsible for properly protecting all information used, gathered, or developed as a result of work under this task. The contractor shall treat all information seen, handled, or processed as a result of this Statement of Work as confidential. All information seen, handled, or otherwise processed shall be used for official use only and shall not be shared with anyone outside of the project team. Beyond protecting sensitive information as described above, the contractor shall protect all Government information by 1imiting access to the information and ensuring the data are secured within the USDA facility.

Any such information made available in any format shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this agreement. The contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the Program Manager upon discovery of any inadvertent disclosures of information. The contractor shall not retain any information regarding vulnerabilities, to include summaries, the actual vulnerability end product, etc., at the end of this contract. All information arising from this task, both hard copy and electronic, shall be returned to the government at task conclusion.

The contractor personnel who will perform work at the USDA, NCAH facilities will be required to complete and have a favorable determination of suitability for OFI Form 86C, Special Agreement Checks (SAC) prior to starting work under this contract. The SAC is a brief background investigation completed prior to beginning work. This process takes approximately three to four weeks to complete. Once a contractor begins working at the USDA, NCAH facilities a full background investigation (BI) is done. The USDA, NCAH facility will pay for the background investigation. A BI is a personnel security investigation consisting of a NACI, credit search, personal interviews of subject and sources, written inquires and record searches covering specific areas of the subject's background during the most recent years as per SF85P from the US Office of Personnel Management. Contractors must have a completed and favorably adjudicated background investigation in order to maintain eligibility for work at the NCAH facilities.

Contractors are also required to complete the Fair Credit Release form and two fingerprint cards.

Alternatively, if applicable, the contractor should provide verifiable proof of equivalent secret security clearance for their personnel from other government agencies. The contractor personnel who will perform work at the USDA, NCAH facilities or have access to the confidential information about the facility will be required to sign a confidentiality statement at the commencement of this contract.

If the Contractor hires subcontractors who are going to be performing work on the NCAH premises, the subcontractors will be required to obtain a favorable security clearance prior to starting work under this contract unless they will be continually supervised and escorted at all times while on the premises. The contractor personnel with security clearance will be responsible for escorting and supervising the subcontractors. Failure to provide evidence of this type of clearance will prohibit the contractor or subcontractor from access to NCAH systems or system documentation.

COR is responsible for making sure all contractor employees and subcontractors obtain the required clearance or are properly escorted per the NCAH approved security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Contractors are responsible for following all safety and health related State and Federal statutes.

The contractors are responsible for monitoring their employees to ensure they are following all safety regulations particular to the work areas.

You can obtain further guidance from the Personnel Security Specialist who oversees the investigation process for contractors:

USDA Personnel Security Division Contact Information:

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, HRD

Attn: Security Specialist - Contractors 250 Marquette Ave, Ste. 410, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 336-3294 USDA APHIS | Personnel Security

For information on HSPD-12 process please call or e-mail:

Toll Free: 1-833-682-4675 Email: USDAHSPD12HELP@DM.USDA.GOV

The level of background investigation required is Moderate Tier Level – Public Trust, Moderate Risk and the COR will initiate them into OPM’s secure on-line e-QIP portal and will provide further instructions by means of email for completing the electronic questionnaire. For further information and reference on the USDA personnel security requirements please see the document entitled Agar Advisory 81 entitled “Common Identification Standard for Contractors” at http://www.dm.usda.gov/pdsd/bulletin04-02.pdf

G. Contractor Personnel

The Contractor in the execution of this contract must:

(a) Employ sufficient qualified personnel to provide official services in an accurate and timely manner. Pay the salaries and other compensations to all personnel assigned to perform these services (See Wage Determination).

(b) Is responsible for the management and performance of all subcontractors and exercise such management control as is necessary to ensure work is done on time, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. General management work shall include, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/business-services/HRD/Personnel_Security mailto:USDAHSPD12HELP@DM.USDA.GOV http://www.dm.usda.gov/pdsd/bulletin04-02.pdf but not be limited to, the following activities: (1) assignment and oversight of progress and quality of work and analysis of proposed approaches; (2) communication on a frequent basis with the Agency regarding the overall contract and specific service and repairs; (3) reporting functions; and (4) contract administration to ensure compliance with its terms and conditions. (5) Ensure all service and repairs are completed within the stated requirements.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) who shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contractual matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The name of this person, and that of an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the Project Manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Representatives listed above.

(d) The Contractor shall not employ or subcontract with any persons for work on this contract if such person is identified to the Contractor by the Representatives or Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security or general wellbeing of other personnel or the operational mission.

(e) The Contractor shall not, during the performance of this contract, employ illegal alien workers or otherwise violate the provisions of the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

(f) The following “Key Personnel” categories, responsibilities, and qualifications are required:

(1) Project Manager - Experience directing and coordinating all activities under the contract and managing complex contracts which includes evaluating a facility and facility plans, designing a security system including developing security risers, and coordinating schedules of multiple subcontractors.

Qualifications include project management experience which includes experience in strategic planning and project management providing management level advice in the organization, scheduling and planning, and implementation of large modernization initiatives, plus proven past performance. Must be a licensed and manufacturer certified reseller (VAR) with the Lenel access control system. Knowledge of Sequel Server, CAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint familiarity with business and security modernization projects; experience in performance measurement, risk assessments, project planning and re-sourcing, change management, configuration management, communications support and management, and information technology.

(2) Senior Systems Design Engineer (Electronic Security) - Responsible for the overall design of the entire security system. This includes all integration considerations, i.e. alarm interface, CCTV interface, etc, applicable to specific site needs, site conditions, system layout, code adherence and understanding of other trades. Final review of all designs to assure compliance with the design and all code related issues. Qualifications include experience in Security Design Engineering and must be a licensed and manufacturer certified reseller (VAR) with the Lenel access control system.

(3) Senior Technician - Reads electrical design risers and security plans. Installs, repairs, and maintains security system panels, alarm panels, security devices for intrusion detection and access control, cable and electrical connections.

Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned. Qualifications include certifications by the hardware and software companies for the equipment he/she is maintaining and must be a licensed and manufacturer certified reseller (VAR) with the Lenel access control system. Experience and knowledge of programming panels, serial devices, and software to run those systems. Fully knowledgeable in CCTV installation and programming of matrix switchers, controllers and DVRs. Must be capable of supervising junior installers.

Please see clause 452.237-74 for more information regarding Key Personnel

(g) The following “Other Personnel” categories and responsibilities may be required as service and repairs require and must be provided by the contractor when required:

(1) Junior Systems Engineer (Electronic Security) - Responsible for assisting in overall design of all or part of the security system. This includes integration considerations, i.e. alarm interface, CCTV interface, etc., applicable to specific site needs, site conditions system layout, code adherence, and understanding of other trades. Must be a licensed and manufacturer certified reseller (VAR) with the Lenel access control system.

(2) Field Engineer - Responsible for the final terminations of all intelligent control panels, programming and set up of the software, trouble shooting, and installation of devices. Must be a licensed and manufacturer certified reseller (VAR) with the Lenel access control system.

(3) Laborer - Perform a variety of duties inclusive of operating multiple hand tools necessary to accomplish installation tasks such as installing signs, fencing, concrete, clearing brush, and painting.

(4) Electrician - Perform skilled electrical servicing and repair work on a wide variety of equipment, machinery, and building mechanical systems. Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a variety of electrical devices such as reader, doors, locks, wiring, lighting, uninterruptible power supplies in building systems environment. Ability to work from blueprints and wiring diagrams.

(5) Quality Assurance Specialist - Directs and controls all bench set up, field installation and adherence to accepted labor practices for the overall installation. Qualifications include QA experience which includes experience in evaluating security system installations for completeness, including testing all equipment for functionality.

(6) Technical Documentation Specialist - responsible for documenting security designs contained with scopes of work. Responsible for computer-aided design and drafting for as-built drawings, as required. The Technical Documentation Specialist will be working closely with the team Project Manager and others to perform design, drafting, and documentation for project assignments.

(7) Locksmith – Responsible for repair, modifications, and opening a variety of locking mechanisms found on doors, mobile equipment, safes, and vaults.

During the entire period of performance, all key personnel and any other personnel requiring access to the facility to perform under this contract shall be submitted for Security and Contractor Identity Proofing, Registration, and E-Verify. This process, once approved, will grant access badge (LinkPass) to the facility (see attachment 1 for process). This process is employee specific and LinkPass badges cannot be transferred from one personnel to another under any circumstance.

Upon completion of the contract, or the separation of any personnel, LinkPass credentials shall be gathered by the contractor and turned into the COR/COTR assigned to this contract. Violation of this could result in risking the safety and security of the facility for which the contractor takes full responsibility.

3. Provisions and Clauses

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.204-16 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)

52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023)

(End of Provision)

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52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

(iii) past performance

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Dec 2022)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-127 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-127 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-127.300

Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000- 9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate— http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title6-section395&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title6-section395&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended. “Sensitive technology"—

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veteransor, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern— http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section101&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section101&num=0&edition=prelim

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that—

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States;

and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-121 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-121

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned business concern means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.] https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-127 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-127.300 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-127.300 http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.1201#FAR_4_1201

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) It □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3)…