1333MF22QNFFN0025 DNA BARCODING SEFSC 22-258.pdf

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MAY 24, 2022

SHAWANA RANDOLPH

SHAWANA.RANDOLPH@NOAA.GOV 727-249-5977

2:00 PM ET

FKB20012

MANAGEMENT & ADMINIS DIV

1315 E-W HWY., SSMC-3 RM 14451

/F/MB2

SILVER SPRING MD 20910 541990

$17.0M

FN711023

PANAMA CITY BRANCH /F/SEC11

NMFS 3500 DELWOOD BEACH RD

PANAMA CITY FL 32408-7499

see continuation page for line item details.

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JUN 08, 2022

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CONTENTS OF A BID PACKAGE

Offerors are to return the following information:

1) Page 1 (complete blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c) or submit a quote on Vendor letterhead in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

2) Page 4 (enter “Unit Price” and “Amount” for each applicable line item) or submit a quote on Vendor letterhead in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021). Vendors who choose to return a quote on their company letterhead must provide a statement that they accept the terms and conditions as outlined in the solicitation and as set forth by the government.

3) Provide an email address and phone number where you can be reached for future correspondence or provide the same information on quote: ________________________________________________

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(DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2020)”

9) Provide all documentation required to fulfill Evaluation Factor requirements as further explained in thes Solicitation and “Evaluation Factors” section of the Statement of Need.

In order to be considered for award you must submit a complete package in accordance with the requirements listed above and stated in the solicitation package. If you do not submit all of the required items you may be considered non-compliant.

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 BASE PERIOD -NON-PERSONAL SERVICES - DNA

barcoding, facilitating sequencing of tissue samples, supplies and training NOAA personnel IAW SOW.

POP: 06/15/2022-02/14/2023

Period of Performance: 06/15/2022 to 02/14/2023

1.00 KO

OPT

1001 OPTION PERIOD -NON-PERSONAL SERVICES - DNA

barcoding, facilitating sequencing of tissue samples, and training NOAA personnel IAW SOW.

Option period from 02/15/2023 - 02/14/2024.

Period of Performance: 02/15/2023 to 02/14/2024

1.00 KO

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Table of Contents

Statement of Work

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

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52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

52.212-4CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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)

52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(NOV 2021)

52.204-26COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.212-3OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV

2021)

52.212-5CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

52.225-2BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)

52.232-40PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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52.252-5AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

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1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1330-52.222-70NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)... 31

1330-52.237-70CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.237-71NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.243-70REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2017)

1330-52.270-304NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

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CLAUSES

Statement of Work

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STATEMENT OF WORK

NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Fisheries Science Center –

Panama City Lab DNA Barcoding: Training to process samples in-house, analysis and interpretation of 600 tissue samples.

NF-FN7110-22-01900

I. Background/Overview:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Laboratory in Panama City, FL was recently awarded funding for the project “DNA barcoding of fish species from the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean to build capacity and reference databases”. This funding is specifically for a project that seeks to develop methods, execution of sample processing, and analysis of teleost tissue samples. The main goal of this funding is for the project PI’s to develop the necessary skills (building capacity) at the NOAA NMFS Panama City Laboratory, to prep samples in-house for sequencing of the 12S gene to build capacity within online databases. This project specifically seeks to, (1) DNA barcode previously collected fish samples from the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean to continue to build a reference database of fishes within GENBANK, and (2) investigate the genetic population structure of queen snapper, hogfish, and yellowtail snapper to help inform management and conservation of these species.

The proposed project provides support for several themes and objectives within the Ecosystem- Based Fishery Management (EBFM) Road Maps, specifically 22.2.a Conduct science to understand ecosystems (Guiding Principle 2a) by which the DNA barcoding and population genetics studies proposed in this project will support trophic dynamics and population dynamics research by providing an accurate means for identifying fish species, and examining the potential connectivity between populations and regions. Additionally, this project supports the theme and recommendation of Innovative Science for Improving Stock Assessments within the Stock Assessment Improvement Plan (SAIP). Through this theme, DNA barcoding will build capacity and add a significant amount of information to genetic databases, necessary for the analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA), an up-and-coming advanced technology used to document the presence and potential abundance of a species in a given system.

Identification of fish species remains challenging when using field identification or morphological characters. Specifically, fish display great diversity of morphometrics, with some species having similar external characteristics, and many fish also go through ontogenetic metamorphism, which includes a change in morphology (Bingpeng et al., 2018). Additionally, adaptation also leads to changes in morphological characters. Correct identification of fish species is necessary for biological and ecological investigations. DNA barcoding, where a short fragment of nucleic acid is used for species identification, is a tool that can be used in fast and accurate species identification, as well as used to inventory genetic diversity within a species (Hebert et al., 2003). DNA barcodes are recorded in public databases, increasing the ability of future identification and providing a more objective analysis. DNA barcoding can help accurately distinguish species, identify individuals at different developmental stages, and allow for discovery of cryptic species (species that are morphologically similar, but genetically distinct) (Kress and Erickson, 2008).

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Tissue samples have been collected from various species and appropriately preserved throughout the years in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean, but projects have lacked the funds and internal knowledge to fully execute DNA barcoding and population genetics analyses. Employing the use of genetic identification of bony fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean serves as compliment to ongoing studies in both regions, and allows for more accurate collection and analysis of data, ultimately leading to a transformation of ecology from a species- based approach, to a gene-based and ecosystem based approach.

Such data will allow previous and future data to be assessed in novel and complex ways. In data-poor regions such as the U.S. Caribbean, tissue samples can be utilized to ensure the correct species identifications, provide new information regarding the biodiversity and taxonomic richness of deep-water habitats around Puerto Rico, and to identify unknown specimens. Additionally, this work will add to the reference database for the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean, where many studies rely on an accurate and complete database, but that is still lacking. Enhanced genetic databases will support advanced sampling techniques such as eDNA sampling.

II. Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide the necessary supplies and experienced personnel outlined in this document to train a minimum of 2 NOAA NMFS personnel in-house at the NOAA Panama City Lab, in Panama City, FL. The contractor shall supply NOAA with the necessary supply kits to perform DNA Barcoding in-house and the NOAA Panama City Lab. Additionally, the contractor will provide the means necessary to sequence 600 fish tissue samples (year 1) and 500 fish tissue samples (option period). Training on DNA barcoding procedures and population connectivity software will be provided by the contractor in both year 1 and the option period per the deliverable schedule.

III. Requirements:

A. The contractor shall assist with the set-up of all equipment necessary to perform DNA barcoding and train NOAA personnel in-house at the Panama City NOAA Lab. The contractor will assist with the set-up up of the following equipment:

1. Thermocycler

2. Microcentrifuge

3. Heating block

4. Qubit

5. Gel Electrophoresis Equipment

6. Any additional equipment purchased and required for DNA barcoding

B. The contractor shall provide NOAA personnel with training to extract, and amplify DNA tissue samples using the 12S gene in both the year 1 and option period. Training will occur both in-house at the Panama City Laboratory, and the contractors facility. DNA barcoding training shall involve DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), PCR cleanup, editing of

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sequence data, and data software analysis for ecological and biological interpretation. The contractor shall train NOAA personnel on how to utilize the SequalPrep Normalization Plate Kit before pooling samples and quantifying them using qPCR and the KAPA Illumina Library Quantification Kit on a LightCycler Real-Time PCR.

C. The contractor shall supply NOAA with the necessary supply kits to perform DNA Barcoding in-house at the NOAA Panama City Lab, including but not limited to: tips, tubes, PCR reagents, ethanol, agarose, carboys, and pipettes.

D. The contractor shall perform DNA analyses and the interpretation of results, providing the information and data for each replicate (600 maximum in year one, 500 maximum in the option period) to the Project Lead as outlined in the delivery schedule. Depending on the species, each tissue sample will be DNA barcoded at one to two molecular markers, including 12S and other mitochondrial markers.

○ The contractor shall be prepared to receive frozen and preserved tissue sample shipments as well as overnighted frozen whole fish periodically from Puerto Rico and the NOAA Panama City Laboratory throughout the project, either driven from Panama City, or as next day shipments to their Laboratory. The contractor must have the ability to keep samples refrigerated immediately upon receipt.

IV. Period of Performance

The contract base period of performance will begin on or about 06/15/2022 for a period of eight

(8) months. The one option period will be for a period of twelve (12) months.

V. Place of Performance

Place of performance will be at the contractor’s facility and at the NOAA Panama City Lab 3500 Delwood Beach Road, Panama City, Florida 32408.

VI. Deliverable Schedule

The contractor will deliver the following to the Project Lead if no other designee is listed:

Deliverable Description Quantity Completion Due Date

1 Training and setup of equipment for NOAA personnel by contractor, in person, at the Panama City Laboratory

23 days 12/31/2022

2 Training of NOAA personnel on DNA barcoding at contractors location

10 days 12/31/2022

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3 12S gene sequence for DNA tissue samples

600 via google drive

02/15/2023

4 Supply kits for DNA barcoding variable as needed for sequencing 600 tissue samples as needed periodically through the year

Option period deliverables:

Deliverable Description Quantity Completion Due Date

5 12S gene sequence for DNA tissue samples

500 via google drive

02/31/2024

6 Continued training of DNA barcoding and population connectivity software in-person at NOAA Lab by contractor.

20 days 02/31/2024

VII. Government-Furnished Resources

The government will provide water for the eDNA samples and packing for shipment from Puerto Rico to the contractor.

The contractor shall furnish all necessary materials, supplies and equipment necessary to carry out eDNA preparation and shipping to Puerto Rico, storage, extraction, amplification, sequencing, analysis and interpretation of results.

Services Contractor will work primarily: ☐ On-Site ☒ Off-Site Services Contractor requires access to NOAA facilities:

☒ Required ☐ Not Required

Services Contractor requires a PIV or CAC: ☐ Required ☒ Not Required Services Contractor requires a NOAA email address: ☐ Required ☒ Not Required Services Contractor requires use of DOC-Owned IT equipment (laptop or desktop computer)

☐ Required ☒ Not Required

Services Contractor requires non-Government IT equipment to connect to a DOC network:

☐ Required ☒ Not Required

Services Contractor requires access to non-public DOC/NOAA data:

☐ Required ☒ Not Required

Services Contractor will be provided on-site office space with incidental Government Property (desk, chair, phone, and other similar equipment that remains onsite, per FAR 45.000 (5)

☐ Provided ☒ Not Provided

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For Services Contractors doing laboratory work, the government will provide typical lab supplies and equipment for use:

☐ Provided ☒ Not Provided

Description of other access or equipment requirements not already addressed above:

None

VIII. Security Requirements

None.

IX. Applicable Standards

The contractor shall be accredited with Fisher Scientific to order and distribute the necessary supplies.

The contractor shall annually certify that laboratory staff have conducted lab safety training to ensure correct use of chemicals and laboratory protocols.

X. Special Requirements

● Contractor will need access to Google drive via “gmail” email address to access and upload final results and interpretation reports.

● Contractor shall be within 3 hours driving distance of the panama city laboratory to allow for transfer of collected samples, on ice or preserved in ethanol to their laboratory if needed.

● Contractor also shall be within a 3 hour driving distance of the panama city laboratory due to the contractor onsite training required in the SOW.

a. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

This contract may require that services contractors have access to Privacy Information. Services contractors are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all subjects and materials and may be required to sign and adhere to a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA).

b. Intellectual Property Rights

All deliverables are the property of the U.S. Government. All documents, analyses, files (digital or other), reports, notes and photos are to be used only by Contractor personnel assigned to this purchase order. Documents, files and other data are to be stored exclusively on Government owned equipment and at no point should be saved or archived on personal drives or devices.

Copies are not to be disseminated to anyone outside of the NMFS or to any other contractor personnel without explicit release from the Government.

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c. IT Security

The contractor will not require access to Federal Buildings, DOC Systems and the project does not include an IT component.

d. Section 508 Compliance

Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by P.L.

105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the “Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards” set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the “Access Board”) in 36 CFR Part 1194. The complete text of Section 508 Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/ or at http://www.section508.gov.

XI. Required Knowledge and Experience:

Contractor will hold a PhD in a marine biology field and have extensive knowledge and experience with marine tissue sampling, processing, analysis and interpretation (5+ years).

Contractor must have previous experience with Genbank and Geneious software (2+ years).

Contractor must have experience with DNA barcoding and analysis (2+ years).

XII. Evaluation Factors:

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Technical Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance.

Factor 2--TECHNICAL APPROACH. The offeror must be able to perform all tasks regarding eDNA preparation, analysis, and interpretation as stated in this document. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable.

Factor 3--KEY PERSONNEL. Must have experience as principal investigator on DNA related projects. Key personnel must have a PhD in Marine Biology or related field per the SOW.

Factor 4--COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach.

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XIII. Project Lead: Provided at time of award

Andrew David, andy.david@noaa.gov, (850) 234-6541 ext 208

XIV. Contractor's invoice

The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices to MB.Invoices@noaa.gov with a courtesy copy to jenny.morales@noaa.gov . If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the designated billing office will return it within 7 days after receipt with the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. Invoices shall not be submitted until all work is complete and the government has made acceptance. Any invoices submitted prior to this will be returned to the vendor as unacceptable. The Government will take into account untimely notification when computing any interest penalty owed the Contractor. Terms are Net 30. Please do not seek payment information until the 30 days have passed from acceptance. NOAA does make every attempt to make prompt payments.

(i) Name and address of the Contractor.

(ii) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

(iii) Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed (including order number and line item number).

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

(v) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount for prompt payment terms). Bill of lading number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of lading

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

(vii) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment, Bill of Lading (BOL) invoice showing exact charges if freight exceeds $100. The government will only pay exact costs for freight when the charge exceeds $100, must be supported by airway or BOL invoice)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-16)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-18)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (Reference 52.212-4)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that

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use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section;

and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-- It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End Of Provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

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(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry'' have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) 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. 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.

"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

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equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L.

110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

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

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

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

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

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"

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

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

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

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

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"

(1) Means a small business concern

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

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

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

"Small business concern"--

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

(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 with 13 CFR 124.1002," means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

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

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

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); 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

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

"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.

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"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern?

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

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

(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.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern.

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

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

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture.

[The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _____________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern

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in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone…