1333ND26QNB190242 UPS PM and Repair B24 NIST Boulder CO.pdf

AUG 08, 2026

JUL 22, 2026

GENERAL AWARD INFORMATION

1. Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

2. Contractor’s Point of Contact:

Name: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________

3. Designated Government Official:

_XX____ Contracting Officer _______ Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Name: To Be Determined at Award Phone: To Be Determined at Award Email: To Be Determined at Award

_______ Other, Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR):

4. The contractor shall submit invoices to invoice@nist.gov.

5. Additional Information:

Invoices shall require Contracting Officer approval for payment.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION January 2026)

Instructions, Conditions, Notices to Offerors Proposal Submission, Pre-Proposal Site Visit and Questions and Answer

Requirements:

a. Factor 1 - Technical Approach:

Submittal Requirement: The offeror shall submit a Plan of Approach (use diagrams, tables, etc., when appropriate) describing the Offeror’s approach to accomplishing the requirements of the solicitation. The technical approach shall include a clear approach to completing aspect of work, means/methods of accomplishing tasks to be performed, material data/information specific to replacement item(s), details specific to support the offeror’s proposed schedules, quality control and safety process(es), Communications diagram, and a complete listing of anticipated subcontractors by discipline.

(a) The plan of approach shall not exceed 20 single-sided pages (8.5” x

11”) in length using no smaller than 11-point font. *Please note, material data / information cut sheets do not count toward the 3-page limit.

(b) The plan of approach shall also include the offeror’s approach to quality control and safety.

(c) Please ensure to address the following as a minimum in all submissions:

• Demonstrates capability of interpreting electrical drawings.

• Demonstrates relevant experience with uninterruptable power supplies and battery systems as it pertains to maintenance and repair of the systems contained in this statement of work.

• Demonstrate compliance with statement of work requirements of performing factory-trained and authorized technicians equipped with proprietary tools and software.

b. Factor 2 – Schedule:

Submittal Requirements: The Offeror shall submit a proposed period of performance and corresponding schedule for all definable features of work to perform the preventative maintenance for portions of the statement of work. See attached statement of work document for additional details. The Offeror shall complete and submit the following:

(a) A project schedule in Gantt chart format, sufficiently detailed to show all the definable features of work, sequence of events pertinent to the attached work statement. The schedule should illustrate the Offeror’s capability and understanding of completing the work requirement for all performance periods. Note that ALL material lead time and shut down coordination shall be included in the period of performance and corresponding schedule. Schedule is not required to be cost loaded.

i. Ensure the schedule contains sequence of events pertinent to this site’s work.

ii. Power outages shall be minimized to ensure up time of internal customer equipment.

iii. Schedule should clearly demonstrate ability to accomplish all work in statement of work on or prior to all performance end dates.

(b) The period of performance should be prepared to begin on 1 August 2026.

c. Factor 3 – Past Performance The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with an Offeror’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the Offeror’s record of past performance. In this context, “offeror” refers to the prime contractor. Present and past performance shall be evaluated as a measure of the Government’s confidence in the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform based on previous and current contract efforts.

The Offeror shall submit a complete Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for a minimum of one (1) and up to three (3) recent and relevant projects.

d. Factor 4 - Price:

Submittal Requirements: The Offeror shall submit a complete price proposal. Price proposals shall include the information identified below:

(a) Offer shall complete and submit Pages 1 through 4 of the

Solicitation, Standard Form (SF) 1442. Complete Blocks 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20A through 20C of the SF 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind the Offeror's company must sign the

SF 1442.

(b) Return a completed, Representations and Certifications included in the solicitation.

(c) Complete and submit Price Proposal identifying lump sum price provided on Page 4 of the Solicitation.

(d) In addition to the lump sum pricing, a detailed cost breakdown for

CLINs X001 is required. Details should be sufficient to identify each offeror’s major disciplines of work, labor, materials, bonding/insurance, profit, overhead, and include the relevant divisions to complete the work requirement, Submittals, of the statement of work. Profit and overhead details must be listed separately.

1. The Government shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the offeror attending the site visit or submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.

2. In the event there are any inconsistencies between the base contract requirements and the Task Order SOW(s), the contractor shall bring these to the attention of the contracting officer not later than the site visit.

3. List of individuals attending the site visit is due to the POC listed in Block 9 of the SF 1442 no later than 2:00 PM (MT) / 27 JU7 2026. Submitted names shall be first, middle, and last name.

The site visit is scheduled for 2:00 PM (MT) / 28 JUL 2026. Meet at the entrance of building number 24.

4. Any questions related to this solicitation must be received by the POC listed in Block 9 of the SF 1442 no later than 3:00 PM (MT) / 30 JUL 2026.

ADDEMDUM TO 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION January 2026)

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. BASIS FOR AWARD:

a. The Contracting Officer intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal the Contracting Officer determines represents the best value, price and other factors considered.

2. EVALUATION

a. Relative Importance of Evaluation Factors:

i. The evaluation factors include: Factor 1 – Technical Approach, Factor 2 – Schedule, Factor 3 – Past Performance, Factor 4 – Price.

The non-price factors are Factors 1, 2, and 3. Factors 1, and 2 are relatively equal, and when combined more important than Factor 3.

All non-price factors (1 – 3) when combined are more importance than Factor 4 (price factor)

ii. The Contracting Officer intends to award a contract to the Offeror whose proposal they determine represents a technically acceptable and fair and reasonable price to the government. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to make no award.

b. Factor 1 – Technical Approach Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation of the Offeror’s understanding of the solicitation requirements (clauses, provisions, and the SOWs) and demonstrates ability to meet contract requirements and SOWs based on the offeror’s proposed technical approach. A technical proposal that demonstrates a thorough understanding of all solicitation and project requirements will be rated higher than a proposal that does not clearly detail an approach, does not adequately address all aspects of the solicitation and project, and/or does not demonstrate the offeror’s technical capability to perform the work. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to mobilize and commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. This may include evidence of current operations, personnel availability, or other resources sufficient to perform the work in the project location. Additionally, if the Contracting Officer determines a technical proposal is primarily a copy and paste version of a SOW and solicitation requirements it may be removed from any further consideration for award.

c. Factor 2 – Schedule Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation of the Offeror’s understanding of the work. A schedule offering a shorter period of performance while demonstrating understanding of the requirements of the statement of work may receive a higher rating. The schedule will be evaluated in terms of completeness, timeliness of completion, and to ensure it presents a thorough understanding of the work required.

d. Factor 3 – Past Performance

Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation and will assess the relative risks associated with an Offeror’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation requirements as indicated by the Offeror’s record of past performance. In the absence of past performance the Offeror shall be rated as neutral in rating.

e. Factor 4 – Price Price will be evaluated based on the total price. The Government has requested, and shall evaluate, each Offeror’s detailed cost breakdown to determine the reasonableness and completeness of the price proposals.

The Government will not conduct price realism as a part of price evaluation. One or more of the following techniques will be used to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

i. Comparison of proposed prices/costs received in response to the solicitation.

ii. Comparison of proposed prices/costs with the Independent Government

Estimate.

iii. Comparison of proposed prices/costs with available historical information.

f. ADJECTIVAL RATINGS The following adjectival ratings will be used to evaluate timely received Offerors submissions in response to this solicitation:

Adjectival Rating Description

Excellent (E) Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements.

Good (G)

Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. The quote includes strengths that will benefit the Government. And identified weakness has little potential to cause disruption of schedule or degradation of performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Satisfactory (S)

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance.

The proposal has no deficiencies but may include some weaknesses that can potentially cause disruption of schedules or degradation of performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal (M)

Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. The proposal has some weakness the will likely cause disruption of schedules or degradation of performance.

Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable (U)

Proposal does not meet requirements. Weaknesses may outweigh strengths or quote contains one or more deficiencies. The proposal presents an unacceptable risk and cannot meet the requirements without revisions. Proposal is unawardable.

Base Year (BY) PM

0001 Base Year (BY), Perform one (1) annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform preventative maintenance on NIST's electrical equipment in accordance with the attached statement of work.

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027

EA

Base Year (BY) Repair

0002 Base Year (BY), Perform authorized repairs and replacements identified during the performance of annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is responsible for provision of all labor, material, tools, and equipment (rental or otherwise) to perform authorized repair and/or replacement services. All work is required to be approved by contracting officer prior to performance or invoicing may occur. The following labor rates are applicable to all work performed under this item:

Normal Laber per hour: $__________

After-Hours Labor per hour: $__________

THIS IS A NTE LINE ITEM AND SHALL BE AWARDED

AT $500.00. ONLY PROPOSE LABOR HOURS ON

THIS CLIN

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027

EA

Option Year 1 (OY1) PM

OPT

1001 Option Year 1 (OY1), Perform one (1) annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform preventative maintenance on NIST's electrical equipment in accordance with the attached statement of work.

Period of Performance: 08/01/2027 to 07/31/2028

EA

Option Year 1 (OY1) Repair

OPT

1002 Option Year 1 (OY1), Perform authorized repairs and replacements identified during the performance of annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is responsible for provision of all labor, material, tools, and equipment (rental or otherwise) to perform authorized repair and/or replacement services. All work is required to be approved by contracting officer prior to performance or invoicing may occur. The following labor rates are applicable to all work performed under this item:

Normal Laber per hour: $__________

After-Hours Labor per hour: $__________

THIS IS A NTE LINE ITEM AND SHALL BE AWARDED

AT $500.00. ONLY PROPOSE LABOR HOURS ON

THIS CLIN

Period of Performance: 08/01/2027 to 07/31/2028

EA

Option Year 2 (OY2) PM

OPT

2001 Option Year 2 (OY2), Perform one (1) annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform preventative maintenance on NIST's electrical equipment in accordance with the attached statement of work.

Period of Performance: 08/01/2028 to 07/31/2029

EA

Option Year 2 (OY2) Repair

OPT

2002 Option Year 2 (OY2), Perform authorized repairs and replacements identified during the performance of annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is responsible for provision of all labor, material, tools, and equipment (rental or otherwise) to perform authorized repair and/or replacement services. All work is required to be approved by contracting officer prior to performance or invoicing may occur. The following labor rates are applicable to all work performed under this item:

Normal Laber per hour: $__________

After-Hours Labor per hour: $__________

THIS IS A NTE LINE ITEM AND SHALL BE AWARDED

AT $500.00. ONLY PROPOSE LABOR HOURS ON

THIS CLIN

Period of Performance: 08/01/2028 to 07/31/2029

EA

Option Year 3 (OY3) PM

OPT

3001 Option Year 3 (OY3), Perform one (1) annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform preventative maintenance on NIST's electrical equipment in accordance with the attached statement of work.

Period of Performance: 08/01/2029 to 07/31/2030

EA

Option Year 3 (OY3) Repair

OPT

3002 Option Year 3 (OY3), Perform authorized repairs and replacements identified during the performance of annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is responsible for provision of all labor, material, tools, and equipment (rental or otherwise) to perform authorized repair and/or replacement services. All work is required to be approved by contracting officer prior to performance or invoicing may occur. The following labor rates are applicable to all work performed under this item:

Normal Laber per hour: $__________

After-Hours Labor per hour: $__________

THIS IS A NTE LINE ITEM AND SHALL BE AWARDED

AT $500.00. ONLY PROPOSE LABOR HOURS ON

THIS CLIN

Period of Performance: 08/01/2029 to 07/31/2030

Option Year 4 (OY4) PM

OPT

4001 Option Year 4 (OY4), Perform one (1) annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform preventative maintenance on NIST's electrical equipment in accordance with the attached statement of work.

Period of Performance: 08/01/2030 to 07/31/2031

EA

Option Year 4 (OY4) Repair

OPT

4002 Option Year 4 (OY4), Perform authorized repairs and replacements identified during the performance of annual preventative maintenance. Contractor is responsible for provision of all labor, material, tools, and equipment (rental or otherwise) to perform authorized repair and/or replacement services. All work is required to be approved by contracting officer prior to performance or invoicing may occur. The following labor rates are applicable to all work performed under this item:

Normal Laber per hour: $__________

After-Hours Labor per hour: $__________

THIS IS A NTE LINE ITEM AND SHALL BE AWARDED

AT $500.00. ONLY PROPOSE LABOR HOURS ON

THIS CLIN

Period of Performance: 08/01/2030 to 07/31/2031

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STATEMENT OF WORK

B24 UPS MAINTENANCE

MARCH 2026

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement to ensure the UPS Preventative Maintenance and Repair at building 24 on NIST Boulder Campus.

II. PURPOSE

A. The purpose of this project is to provide maintenance services required to maintain the customer’s UPS.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All work shall be performed at 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado location. Access to Building 24 shall be granted to the contractor for the entire period of performance of this contract. The day-to-today supervision and direct control over the work performed by the on-site contractor personnel will be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The full scope of the project will consist of one (1) base year, four (4) optional performance years.

III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS:

1. UPS Specifications:

a. Model: Liebert EXS, model #53S30HCFR2000XX.

b. Voltage: 208V, 3 phase, 4 wire.

c. Power: 30kVA.

2. UPS Battery Cabinet:

d. Model: Liebert model #53BP30R12L1X0XX.

e. VRLA batteries, quantity eighty (80).

TASKS

1. Service: Include one (1) annual Preventive Maintenance Service per below (i,ii).

a. UPS Full Preventive Maintenance Service

1. Perform a complete visual inspection of observable equipment, including sub-assemblies, wiring harnesses, contacts, cables, and major components.

2. Record all voltage and current meter readings on the display.

3. Check all accessible nuts, bolts, screws, and connectors for tightness and heat discoloration.

4. With customer approval, perform operational test of the system including unit transfer and battery discharge.

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5. Calibrate and record all electronics to system specifications.

6. Check or perform Engineering Field Change Notices (FCN) as necessary.

7. Review system performance with customer to address any questions and to schedule any repairs.

b. Battery / External Battery Cabinet Performance Evaluation

1. Inspect the appearance and cleanliness of the batteries and the surrounding area. Clean normal dirt accumulation (to be done only with battery off-line).

2. Measure and record the total battery float voltage and charging current.

3. Measure and record the overall AC ripple voltage.

4. Measure and record the overall AC ripple current.

5. Visually inspect the battery covers for cracks and leakage.

6. Visually inspect for evidence of corrosion.

7. Measure and record the ambient temperature.

8. Verify the integrity of the battery rack/cabinet.

9. Measure and record 100% of the battery temperatures.

10. Measure and record the float voltage of all cells.

11. Measure and record all internal ohmic readings.

12. Provide a detailed written report noting any deficiencies and corrective action needed, taken and/or planned.

13. Verify approval for Battery Life program.

14. Re-tighten all battery connections to the battery manufacturer's specifications, if required. Refer to the manufacturer’s literature to determine if re-tightening is required.

15. Measure and record all battery connection resistances in micro-ohms, when applicable.

2. Response Time: Guaranteed 4-hour on-site emergency response, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day.

3. Parts: Include parts coverage, to include filters. Per standard practice, parts not included are capacitors or fan replacements.

4. Batteries: Include parts, labor, disposal, and batteries as required. Up to one (1) string of batteries per year, not accumulated over contract term.

5. Battery recycling: Include battery recycling as required, with documentation meeting EPA requirements.

6. Labor/Travel: Includes 100% labor and travel coverage 7 days/week, 24 hours/day.

7. Technician Requirements: Performed by factory-trained and authorized Liebert technician equipped with proprietary tools and software.

8. Provide a report of any deficiencies and work performed.

a. Segments of the work may require the shutdown of electrical equipment and be invasive. The contractor shall closely coordinate with the NIST COR any power shutdown activities. It is crucial power shutdown activities

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Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12

The Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) and its employees who require physical access to NIST facilities or logical access to NIST IT networks or systems must comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors; OMB M-05-24; OMB M- 19-17; FIPS 201, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors; NIST HSPD-12 policy; and Executive Order 13467, Part 1 §1.2.

5. Roster

IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The Government will be the interface with the building occupants and perform a

“first response” role for calls from Government personnel not dealing directly with this project during normal business hours Monday thru Friday. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will coordinate with the contractor on all activities required throughout the duration of this contract. The contractor will only work with the COR and the Contracting Officer (CO) on all matters pertaining to the contract and the desired result. The contractor will supply and maintain onsite (while work is being performed) a single point of contact which has full authority in all matters concerning this contract.

2. The contractor shall schedule work as to cause the least amount of interference with site operations. Work schedules shall be subject to the approval of the Government. The contractor shall request permission in writing, to interrupt any electrical utility service, a minimum of fourteen calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption and schedule all electrical interruptions on weekends.

3. Many research laboratories operate continually. Any disruption may cause severe loss of valuable information. Prior to any disconnect of power and or shutdown of a system / system component, or the generation of undue vibrations or noise levels, the COR must be notified a minimum of 30 days prior, to ensure each office and / or laboratory occupant(s) affected can be notified prior to the activity if it is determined the activity may disrupt the area so ongoing work is not disrupted. Special arrangements may be necessary prior to work of this nature and will be coordinated through the COR and building occupants.

4. All work shall be in accordance with the attached General Requirements attachment document for detailed information of performing work on the NIST, Boulder site.

Inspection & Acceptance

1. All equipment shall be maintained and tested with consideration to ensure:

a. Minimal disruption to lab operations.

b. Minimal disruption to building occupants

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (FEB 2021) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (DEVIATION January 2026)

The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to . Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-13, System for Award Management— Maintenance, of this solicitation.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

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. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer identification number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management—Maintenance, of this solicitation.

(b) Identifiers. The Offeror shall obtain and provide the following identifying information:

(1) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(i) The Offeror shall obtain a UEI to register in SAM. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI to the Offeror.

Go to for instructions on obtaining a UEI.

(ii) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(iii) The Contracting Officer will use the UEI to verify that the Offeror has an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.

(2) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).

(i) The Offeror shall provide its TIN or related information to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. The Offeror shall consent for TIN validation; and

(3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(i) The Offeror shall provide a CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—

(A) Itself;

(B) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(C) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(D) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(ii) If the Offeror is in the United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA CAGE Branch will assign a CAGE code to the Offeror as a part of the SAM registration process. For information on obtaining a CAGE code go to .

(iii) The Offeror shall get from any immediate and/or highest-level owner(s) their respective CAGE code(s) to provide the code(s) as part of the registration (FAR 52.204- 7(b)(3)(i)).

(iv) If the Offeror is located outside of the United States or its outlying areas, and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

(c) Representations and certifications.

(1) The following FAR solicitation provisions contain entity-level representations and certifications that the Offeror shall submit as part of their Federal Government contracts registration in SAM:

(2) By submitting its offer, the Offeror verifies that, as of the date of its offer, its representations and certifications posted electronically in SAM for the provisions listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision are current, accurate, and complete. The Offeror’s representations and certifications in SAM are hereby incorporated by reference into its offer.

(d) Other information. The Offeror shall provide more information on its business operations and type that is necessary to be considered for award of certain contracts and financial information necessary to receive payment under contracts.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION January 2026)

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

SEE ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION January 2026)

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

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

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (DEVIATION January 2026)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.202(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-—

Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

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

(2) Are conducted under 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)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It 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, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act.

These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.

1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at )

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at .

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant:

(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;

(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders;

(iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product));

(v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service;

(vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the Government to consider a waiver);

(vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would be compliant with the prohibition;

(viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained:

(A) Brand;

(B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and

(C) Item description, as applicable.

(ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(2) If a disclosure is required to be submitted to a contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure as follows:

(i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure to the website at .

(ii) For all other contracting offices, the Offeror shall submit the disclosure to the Contracting Officer.

(3) If the disclosure provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (1), and the Offeror later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (1), then the Offeror shall submit a subsequent disclosure within 72 hours of discovering the new information.

(h) Executive agency review of disclosures. The Contracting Officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (g) to determine if any applicable waiver may be sought. The Contracting Officer may choose not to pursue a waiver and may instead make an award to an Offeror that does not require a waiver.

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 20211) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (DEVIATION January 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercial and Government Entity code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location (referred to as “CAGE code”); or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA CAGE Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file (referred to as “NCAGE code”).

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) means an identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity.

(b) Active registration.

(1) The Contractor shall maintain an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at during contract performance and through final payment under this contract. To maintain an active registration in SAM, the Contractor shall review at least annually its registration in SAM and validate that the information is current, accurate, and complete.

(2) The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy, and completeness of the information provided within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete information. Updating SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c) Novation and change-of-name agreements.

(1) If the Contractor has legally changed its business name or “doing business as” name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used to perform the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in part 42 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to —

(i) Change the legal business name in SAM;

(ii) Comply with the requirements of FAR part 42; and

(iii) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with its written notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(2) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(d) Assignees.

(1) The Contractor shall not change the legal business name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR part 32). Assignees shall be separately registered in SAM.

(2) Information provided to the Contractor’s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(e) Unique entity identifier (UEI). The Contractor shall ensure that its UEI is maintained throughout the life of the contract.

(f) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)…