1331L518R13350004_(Celluar_Load_Tester).pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

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

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

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

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(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

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.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Cellular 4G/LTE Load Tester in accordance with

Attachment A, Statement of Work

PR NUMBER: NTIA0000-18-00021

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2018

SHIP TO:

INSTITUTE FOR TEL. SCIENCES

NTIA/ITS.P

325 BROADWAY

Boulder CO 80305

FOB : Destination

1.00 EA

0002 Cellular 4G/LTE Load Tester Training in accordance with

Attachment A, Statement of Work

DELIVERY DATE: 10/31/2018

SHIP TO:

INSTITUTE FOR TEL. SCIENCES

NTIA/ITS.P

325 BROADWAY

Boulder CO 80305

FOB : Destination

0003 Cellular 4G/LTE Load Tester Support for one year from delivery in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2018

SHIP TO:

INSTITUTE FOR TEL. SCIENCES

NTIA/ITS.P

325 BROADWAY

Boulder CO 80305

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019

1.00 EA

OPT

1001 Option Period 1; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2019

SHIP TO:

INSTITUTE FOR TEL. SCIENCES

NTIA/ITS.P

325 BROADWAY

Boulder CO 80305

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2020

1.00 EA

OPT

2001 Option Period 2; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2020

SHIP TO:

INSTITUTE FOR TEL. SCIENCES

NTIA/ITS.P

325 BROADWAY

Boulder CO 80305

FOB : Destination

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SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Period of Performance: 10/01/2020 to 09/30/2021

OPT

3001 Option Period 3; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2021

SHIP TO:

INSTITUTE FOR TEL. SCIENCES

NTIA/ITS.P

325 BROADWAY

Boulder CO 80305

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2022

1.00 EA

OPT

4001 Option Period 4; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2022

SHIP TO:

INSTITUTE FOR TEL. SCIENCES

NTIA/ITS.P

325 BROADWAY

Boulder CO 80305

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2023

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Table of Contents

Solicitation Instructions and Contract Clauses

Attachment A - Statement of Work

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CLAUSES

Solicitation Instructions and Contract Clauses

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ENTERPRISE SERVICES

RFP: CELLULAR BASE STATION LOAD TESTER

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

CELLULAR BASE STATION LOAD TESTER

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION

ADMINISTRATION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ENTERPRISE SERVICES

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Contents

1. General Instructions

2. Communications and Questions

3. Proposal Preparation

4. Technical Proposal

5. Past Performance Proposal

6. Price Proposal

7. Evaluation Factors

8. Clauses Applicable to this Solicitation

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (NOV 2017)

1352.215-70 Proposal Preparation (FEB 2016)

9. Contract Type

10. Payment - Firm Fixed Price

11. Schedule of Items/Services

12. Period of Performance

13. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

14. Submittal of Invoices

15. Contract Clauses

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 Place of Acceptance (APR 2010)

1352.239-72 Security Requirements for Information Technology (APR 2010)

52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders –

Commercial Items (JUL 2018) ******** SEE PART III ********

52.217-6 – Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989)

52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 – Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

17. Contract Attachments

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PART I – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. General Instructions

This Request for Proposal (RFP) will result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the Department of Commerce to purchase a cellular base station load tester, to include ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work. The resultant contract will include delivery of the item, plus four support service and upgrade capability stand-alone option periods.

Offerors shall provide pricing for all items included in this RFP. Award will be based to the offeror that provides the best value proposal. By submitting an offer, the offeror accepts DOC’s terms and conditions and has provided pricing for all items listed.

Offers shall be submitted in electronic format via email to the following individuals:

Contract Specialist: Spencer Hurd 202-482-0510 shurd@doc.gov

Contracting Officer: Jean Mann 202-482-6466 jmann@doc.gov

Proposal Due Date: As specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449

Proposals are valid for 120 calendar days unless otherwise stipulated by the Offeror.

Hard copies will not be accepted.

In response to this RFP, the Offeror shall prepare a detailed proposal sufficient to meet all stated requirements and comply with the following general limitations and characteristics:

Do not include marketing materials

Submission shall be provided in electronic format

Margins (Top, Bottom, Right and Left) no smaller than 1" (headers and footers are allowed in the margins)

Readable size font i.e. 10-12 point

Offers shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Word 2007, MS Excel 2007, or in text searchable PDF format, as applicable.

The following pages are exempt from the page limitations specified for each proposal section:

o Cover page, Table of Contents and Section Dividers (as applicable)

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2. Communications and Questions

Communications shall be conducted electronically by e-mail to shurd@doc.gov.

The due date for communications and questions concerning this RFP is August 13, 2018. Questions received after the cut-off date will generally not be considered.

Any information given to one Offeror concerning this requirement will be furnished at the same time to other prospective Offerors, if that information is necessary in submitting a proposal, or if lack distributing the answer would be prejudicial to the other prospective Offerors.

3. Proposal Preparation

Proposal materials shall be organized as follows:

Section 1 – Technical Proposal

Section 2 – Past Performance Information

Section 3 – Price Proposal

All Sections are to be clearly separated from the other (i.e, page break, blank page divider, separate files, etc). Each Offeror shall provide all price information only in the Price Proposal. The Technical Proposal shall not contain any price information.

4. Technical Proposal

This volume addresses the technical and non-priced aspects of the requirement. It shall indicate the firm’s capabilities, the means used to satisfy the requirements stated in the attached Statement of Work and the technical description of the product offered. Offerors are encouraged to propose any innovative solutions that meets DOC’s performance requirements for this procurement.

The Offeror shall describe and provide the following:

Technical: This volume addresses the technical and managerial aspects of the requirement delineating contractor capabilities, a detailed description of the item(s) offered and the proposed approach to performing contract requirements for ongoing maintenance and upgrade capabilities. At a minimum, offerors shall provide the name, part numbers, technical specifications and maintainability of the products offered as well as the methods and techniques for completing the ongoing support tasks outlined in the Statement of Work.

Technical Proposal Page Limit: 15 pages

5. Past Performance Proposal

Past Performance: Offerors shall submit at least three (3) past performance references of contracts accomplished and items delivered within the last three years that are of a similar scope and complexity.

The references shall include the following information:

Award amount

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Brief description of the work, items delivered and relevance to this solicitation

Contract Type (ie. Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, etc.)

Final contract amount to include a statement as to whether there was a contract under / overrun, as applicable

Delivery lead time and delta (plus or minus) of customer acceptance versus the delivery date specified in the contract

Customer Technical Point of Contact (name, email address and phone number)

Customer Contractual Point of Contact (name, email address and phone number)

If an offeror does not have a history of relevant past performance, or indications of unsatisfactory performance in general, the offeror will receive a neutral past performance rating. A neutral rating is an

Acceptable rating.

The Government, at its sole discretion, may seek additional past performance information from other sources such as the Government’s Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).

Past Performance Information Page Limit: 5 pages

6. Price Proposal

The Offeror shall provide a fixed price proposal in accordance with the Schedule of Services. As a part of the Price Proposal, offerors should include sufficient detail to outline the costs for major elements of the project, as proposed.

Page Limits: No limits

7. Evaluation Factors

The Government will select the Offeror whose solution represents the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors.

An award will be made based on a best value trade-off. The Technical Factor is more important than the Past Performance Factor and when the two are combined, they are approximately equal to the Price Factor.

The following factors will be used to evaluate proposals:

(1) Technical Factor:

The proposal will be evaluated on how the item proposed meets the technical requirements of the Statement of Work. Additionally, how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish ongoing contract requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work. The degree to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, as applicable.

(2) Past Performance Factor:

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The Government will evaluate the relevant merits of the offeror's past performance based on its record with its current and former customers. The Government will review the following areas regarding past performance:

Timeliness – Delivery or Performance

Responsiveness to problems and new/modified tasking

Quality of products or services provided

Cost control

Compliance with past subcontracting plans/goals (if applicable)

The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the offeror, the agency’s knowledge of contractor performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases.

(3) Price Factor:

Proposed prices will be evaluated but not scored. The price evaluation will determine whether the proposed prices are complete and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements and market rates. Proposed prices must be entirely compatible with the technical proposal and consistent with the pricing requirements listed in this solicitation.

8. Clauses Applicable to this Solicitation

The following clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) are incorporated into this solicitation.

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (NOV 2017)

1352.215-70 Proposal Preparation (FEB 2016)

Provisions Incorporated in Full Text

None

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PART II – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

9. Contract Type

The Contractor shall provide the requirements described in this task order Schedule of Items/Services and Statement of Work (SOW). This is a firm fixed price contract.

10. Payment - Firm Fixed Price

Payment of the prices delineated in this contract will be made after DOC’s inspection and acceptance of the deliverables and receipt of a proper invoice.

11. Schedule of Items/Services

CLIN Description Firm Fixed Price

0001 Cellular 4G/LTE Load Tester in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

TBP*

0002 Cellular 4G/LTE Load Tester Training in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

TBP*

0003 Cellular 4G/LTE Load Tester Support for one year from delivery in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

TBP*

1001 Option Period 1; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

TBP*

2001 Option Period 2; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

TBP*

3001 Option Period 3; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

TBP*

4001 Option Period 4; Ongoing support and upgrade capabilities in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work

TBP*

*TBP = To Be Proposed

12. Period of Performance

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is one year from the date of award. If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start Date End Date

Option 1 End of Base Period One year thereafter

Option 2 End of Option Period 1 One year thereafter

Option 3 End of Option Period 2 One year thereafter

Option 4 End of Option Period 3 One year thereafter

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13. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

(a) TBD is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

Phone Number: TBD E-mail: TBD

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

14. Submittal of Invoices

Submit invoices and required supporting documents, electronically via e-mail to the following e-mail address: Send all invoices to invoice@nist.gov with a copy to the COR.

Invoices shall be prepared as follows:

(a) A separate invoice shall be submitted for each billing period under this contract.

(b) Invoices shall be submitted within 10 days after delivery or performance of work, but not more frequently than monthly

(c) Include the invoice and supporting documents as an attached PDF document.

(d) Include in the e-mail subject line the following:

(i) Invoice #

(ii) Contract Number

(iii) Name of your Company/Organization

(iv) Attention: Contract Specialist

(v) Example: Invoice No. 1 of Contract No. SS1301-16-C-0001 ABC Corporation, Attention: Jimmy Dear

(e) Documentation shall include:

(i) Name and address of the Contractor.

(ii) Invoice number and invoice date

(iii) Contract number and title.

(iv) Period of work billed.

(v) Amount billed by CLIN under the contract

(vi) Hours expended per individual under the Task Order (for Time and Material/Labor

Hour Task Orders)

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(vii) Total amount of billing and cumulative total billed for all work under the contract to date.

(viii) Name and address of the individual to whom payment should be sent.

(ix) Name, title, phone number, and mailing address of person to be contacted in the event of a defective invoice.

(x) Name of the Contracting Officer.

(f) If the invoice and supporting documents exceed 8 MB, the Contractor shall submit the invoice via the postal service to:

NIST Accounts Payable Office Bldg. 101, Room A-836 MS 1621 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Telephone: (301) 975-2261 Fax: (301) 975-8283 Email: invoice@nist.gov

15. Contract Clauses

The following clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) are incorporated into this contract.

The contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 Place of Acceptance (APR 2010)

1352.239-72 Security Requirements for Information Technology (APR 2010)

Clauses Incorporated in Full Text

52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JUL 2018) ******** SEE PART III ********

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52.217-6 – Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [insert in the clause the period of time in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option].

Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

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 the task order period.

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 any time prior to contract expiration, provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend any time 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 66 months.

17. Contract Attachments A. Statement of Work

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PART III – 52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JUL 2018)

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

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub.

L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (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).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

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__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

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

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (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. 657 f).

__ (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)).

_XX_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

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

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

_XX_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

_XX_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_XX_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (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).

_XX_ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (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.

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

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

__ (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.

_XX_ (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. 13693).

__ (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 (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (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)).

_XX_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (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).

_XX_ (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)(12)).

__ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

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

__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

__ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

__ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition 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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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(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) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

(xi) 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.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

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

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

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

(xx) 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).

(xxi) 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.

(xxii) 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.

Attachment A - Statement of Work

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Statement of Work - Final

Supply and Services Contract for 4G - LTE Load Tester

In support of National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) Telecommunications and Information Technology Planning Division (ITS.P)

Background

ITS, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), is conducting tests of Wireless Priority Services (WPS) of LTE cellular systems to improve access and reliability of cellular communications to emergency response personnel.

Objectives

The objectives of the procurement is to acquire a LTE RF Load Tester for ITS staff to test cellular 4G LTE basestations (LTE Load Tester) to evaluate their performance under WPS use cases.

Scope

The scope of this acquisition is for the purchase, installation, training, development of future features and support of an LTE Load Tester.

Tasks

All Completion Dates are in time after receipt of order (ARO) or after installation:

Task Number

Work Milestones

Projected Completion Date

1 LTE Load Tester Delivery and Installation 60 days ARO

2 LTE Load Tester Support 1 year after installation with subsequent option years.

3 LTE Load Tester training 30 days after installation

4 Option Years: LTE (4G) feature upgrades and 5G upgrade path (provide roadmaps for hardware and software changes)

Up to 4 years after installation

Task 1 – LTE Load Tester Delivery and Installation

One LTE Load Tester shall be delivered to ITS at its Boulder, CO laboratory. The vendor shall assist the government in equipment installation, configuration, and commissioning.

NTIA-ITS and DHS-OEC shall be the named owners on the licenses to this equipment.

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4G LTE Load Tester SOW

Task 2 – LTE Load Tester Support

A one-year support agreement to include SW upgrades (bug fixes to current features) shall be provided by the vendor; support agreements and new test features shall be renewed on a yearly basis. Support shall be available during normal US business hours (8am to 5pm MST) when necessary. It is preferred that support engineers be based in North America.

LTE Load Tester support shall include:

1. Software update and upgrade subscription

2. Remote technical support

3. Hardware care services

4. Spare hardware service

5. NTIA-ITS and DHS-OEC shall be the named owners on the licenses to this equipment.

Task 3 – LTE Load Tester training: See Section 8 of Technical Requirements

Task 4 – Option Years: Continuing LTE (4G) feature development and 5G upgrade plan

As it is anticipated that 4G will provide the initial control signalling backbone for initial 5G deployments and that 4G will remain deployed in the US for many years, the vendor shall not obsolete the product for a period of no less than 4 years which takes effect upon successful installation of the LTE Load Tester. New test features for 4G and eventually 5G shall continue to be developed for this product for no less than 4 years. Pricing for features developed during option years shall be negotiated each option year to include perpetual and or time limited subscription licensing.

An upgrade plan for 5G shall be submitted for review.

If vendor chooses to stop development of new features on the LTE Load Tester procured by NTIA within this 4-year time span, the vendor must replace the LTE Load Tester with an equivalent product which the vendor intends to continue development of new features, at no charge to NTIA nor any other US Federal Government Agency.

Technical Requirements

Description of Equipment

The product, as-shipped, will consist of an LTE Load Tester which shall simulate a minimum to 4000 UE’s in RRC Connected state, expandable by SW license to 6000 UE’s. These UE’s can be contained in multiple cells but must be capable of being summed (RF) to present 6000 UE’s to a single cell. The LTE Load Tester shall be capable of making Voice over LTE, Video over LTE, VoLTE - e911, and HTTP, FTP and UDP data calls to simulate real emergency traffic scenarios onto real eNodeB’s. The LTE Load Tester shall be capable of collecting and presenting KPI’s

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(Key Performance Indicators) of 4G LTE from layers 2-7 on a per IMSI/call basis as well as aggregated per traffic type.All applications shall be provided by the same single manufacturer.

The LTE Load Tester shall be supported by the manufacturer with continuing upgrade of features, bug fixes and software releases for a period of no less than 4 years upon the commencement of this contract.

The manufacturer must submit detailed future plans and roadmaps for the 4G LTE Load Tester to support Public Safety features such as MCPTT; additionally, upgrade plans for the 4G LTE Load Tester equipment to support 5G must also be submitted.

Equipment Specification

1. The LTE load tester shall be able to simulate user equipment (UE) with the following radio characteristics:

1.1. Baseline delivery, minimum requirements:

1.1.1. Capability to operate in 3GPP defined LTE bands from 400 MHz to 4 GHz.

1.1.2. Full-duplex communications to include both frequency division duplexed (FDD) and software/license upgradeable to time division duplexed (TDD).

1.1.3. Channel sizes of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.

1.1.4. Able to receive downlink transmission modes 1-4, and transmit uplink transmission modes 1-2.

1.2. Option Years: Public safety features (must present current support or upgrade roadmaps):

1.2.1. Support for sidelink per Rel. 13 Proximity Services, to include simultaneous reception of downlink FDD and transmission or reception of sidelink. All resource selection, scheduling, group id, and other control parameters must be configurable per UE group.

1.2.2. Channel sizes of 200 kHz and 1.4 MHz to support IoT applications.

1.2.3. Ability to simulate a user selectable number of class 1 high-power UE (HPUE) transmitting at +31 dBm in the presence of typical class 3 UE (23 dBm)

1.3. Option Years: Additional features (must present current support or upgrade roadmaps):

1.3.1. Channel sizes of 200 kHz, 1.4 MHz, and 3 MHz

1.3.2. Support for carrier aggregation up to 5CC, 20 MHz per carrier, and no restrictions on throughput or channels that may be aggregated

1.3.3. Transmission modes 7-10

1.3.4. Support for licensed-assisted access (LAA)

1.3.5. Support for LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U)

1.3.6. Support for minimization of drive testing through 3GPP Release 12

2. The LTE load tester shall, at a minimum, be able to simulate UE with the following traffic and scheduling characteristics

2.1. Baseline delivery, minimum requirements:

2.1.1. UE categories 1-6. It must be possible to simulate groups of all available UE

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categories simultaneously during a single test

2.1.2. Capability to generate traffic for the following applications and protocols: web (HTTP & HTTPS), file transfer (FTP), ping (ICMP), voice-over-IP (SIP), short message services (SMS) and voice-over-LTE (VoLTE).

2.1.3. Capable of utilizing the following transport protocols: user datagram protocol (UDP), transmission control protocol (TCP), and real time protocol (RTP)/real time control protocol (RTCP).

2.1.4. Ability to generate traffic based on random data, vendor provided files, or user provided files (e.g. voice, video)

2.1.5. Ability to generate all available traffic types in both the uplink and downlink directions either simultaneously or in one direction at a time.

2.1.6. Support for IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

2.1.7. Support for quality of service class identifiers (QCI) 1-9

2.1.8. Support adaptive multi-rate (AMR) and adaptive multirate wideband (AMR-WB) codecs

2.1.9. Simulated UE must appropriately handle access class barring messages, bearer preemption messages and high priority access.

2.1.10. Originating UE VoLTE e911 terminating at Public Safety Answering Point based on 3GPP TS 23.167

2.1.11. Support “VoLTE Skip” as defined by RRC specification 36.331 section 6.3.1 for SIB2 and the procedure is in 5.3.3.2.

2.1.12. Support for Semi-persistent scheduling

2.1.13. Support for TTI-Bundling

2.2. Option Years: Public safety feature delivery (must present current support or upgrade roadmaps):

2.2.1. Support for QCI 65, 66, 69, and 70

2.2.2. Support for secure real time protocol (SRTP) and secure real time control protocol

(SRTCP)

2.2.3. Capability to generate MCPTT traffic to MCPTT group, broadcast group, and private call

2.2.4. Capability to generate MCPTT emergency alert and imminent peril

2.2.5. Cryptographic suite: AES-256, AES-CMAC, and SHA-512

2.2.6. ProSe direct communications mode 1 (eNB scheduled resource allocation) and mode 2 (UE autonomous resource selection), direct communication (D2D) and UE-to-network relay, for one-to-many and one-to-one communications

2.3. Option Years: Additional features, (must present current support or upgrade roadmaps):

2.3.1. UE categories 7-16

2.3.2. Capability to generate MP4 and H.264 video streaming traffic

2.3.3. Capability of utilizing stream control transmission protocol (SCTP)

2.3.4. UE category 0 and M1

2.3.5. Support for e-Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) bearers delivered

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via the multimedia broadcast single frequency network (MBSFN) configuration, with a minimum of two MBSFN areas and synchronization areas.

2.3.6. Support for eMBMS bearers delivered via the single cell point-to-multipoint (SC- PTM) configuration.

2.3.7. Enhanced voice services (EVS) codec

3. The LTE load tester shall, at a minimum, be able to simulate UE in the following communication and loading scenarios:

3.1. Baseline delivery, minimum requirements:

3.1.1. Simultaneously simulate up to 2000 unique RRC connected UEs per cell/sector.

RF cards should be configurable to combine up to the theoretical minimum number of simulated 4000 unique RRC connected UEs in a chassis to a single cell/sector if required. All cells/sectors available on individual RF ports. Handovers between all sectors supported.

3.1.2. Simulate UEs (or UE groups) traveling a defined path (i.e., a "drive test") that includes a channel model (fading, path loss). Channel models should include EPA (Pedestrian), EVA (Vehicular), & ETU (Typical Urban).

3.1.3. Support for a minimum 32 groups of UEs that can be independently configured for number of UE in the group, type of application/traffic, status location or mobility path parameters (e.g. drive, pedestrian)

3.1.4. Support for up…