A28 - 15DDHQ24Q00000036 Amendment 0002 (Solicitation) signed.pdf

RFQ No. 15DDHQ2 000000 6

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

Physical Science Technicians

RFQ No. 15DDHQ2 Q000000 6

AMENDMENT 0002

The purpose of this Amendment is as follows:

1. Post answers to questions from vendors to SAM.gov.

2. Extended the solicitation due date/time to 3:00 PM EST on March 6, 2024.

3. Changed the Period of Performance start date to March 18, 2024.

4. Added Wage Determination #2024-0028, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2024.

5. Added ODC CLINs for Travel Costs and Training Costs.

6. Added Unit of Each to Physical Science Technicians CLINs.

7. Changed quantity to one (1) for Physical Science Technicians CLINs.

8. Added duties (o) and (p) to Section 3 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

9. Changed Section 8 of the SOW by removing “Productive Direct Labor Hours”.

10. Changed the Source Selection Process from Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to Best Value.

11. Changed Section 5 Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Offerors.

12. Changed Section 6 Evaluation Factors/Basis of Award.

13. There are no other changes to this solicitation as a result of this amendment.

Table of Contents 15DDHQ24Q00000036 Section Description Pages

1 Solicitation/Contract Form……………………………………………………… 1 2 Commodity or Services Schedule……………………………………………….. 6 3 Statement of Work………………………………………………………………. 5 4 Provisions & Clauses……………………………………………………………. 38 5 Instructions to Offerors………………………………………………………….. 5 6 Evaluation Factors/Basis of Award……………………………………………… 3 7 List of Exhibits and Attachments

• Exhibit I – Acknowledgement of Contractor Responsibilities (ACR)

• Attachment 1 – Department of Labor Wage Determination

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 AND 30.

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

D-24-SS-0008

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

15DDHQ24Q00000036

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

01/25/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Angel Barkley

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

03/06/2024 03:00 ET

CODE 15DDHQ

DEA

Attn: Office of Acq & Relo Mgmt (FA)

8701 Morrissette Drive

Springfield, VA 22152-1080

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE:100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

X 8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

541990

SIZE STANDARD:

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

NET 30

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

15DDHQCODE15. DELIVER TO

DEA Headquarters 600/700 Army-Navy Dr, Lincoln Pl Arlington, VA 22202-4207

CODE 15DDHQ16. ADMINISTERED BY

DEA

Attn: Office of Acq & Relo Mgmt (FA) 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152-1080

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

D-HQCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

DEA

Attn: Office of Forensic Sciences (SS) Invoice.Forensic@dea.gov Springfield, VA 22152

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for (7) Physical Science Technicians. One each at the following locations:

(1) NY, NY

(2) Largo, MD

(3) Miami, FL

(4) Chicago, IL

(5) Dallas, TX

(6) Pleasanton, CA

(7) Vista, CA

See Continuation Sheet(s) (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Burke, Ryan F.

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

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

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

Solicitation/Contract Form 1 Commodity or Services Schedule 2 Contract Clauses

DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022) DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems DOJ-05 (OCT 2023)

3 List of Attachments 4 Solicitation Provisions

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Section 1 - Commodity or Services Schedule

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in New York, NY.

New York, NY

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Lago, MD.

Largo, MD

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Miami, FL.

Miami, FL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Dallas, TX.

Dallas, TX

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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0006 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Pleasanton, CA.

Pleasanton, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0007 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Vista, CA.

Vista, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0008 Travel (Includes G&A, M&H) - Not to Exceed (NTE) $10,500.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0009 Annual Training - Not to Exceed (NTE) $14,000.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2024 - 03/17/2025

Base Period

16 HR $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in New York, NY.

New York, NY

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1002 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Lago, MD.

Largo, MD

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1003 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Miami, FL.

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Miami, FL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1004 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1005 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Dallas, TX.

Dallas, TX

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1006 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Pleasanton, CA.

Pleasanton, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1007 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Vista, CA.

Vista, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1008 Travel (Includes G&A, M&H) - Not to Exceed (NTE) $10,500.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1009 Annual Training - Not to Exceed (NTE) $14,000.00

Cost

16 HR $________ $_________________

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PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2025 - 03/17/2026

Option Period

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in New York, NY.

New York, NY

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2002 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Lago, MD.

Largo, MD

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2003 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Miami, FL.

Miami, FL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2004 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2005 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Dallas, TX.

Dallas, TX

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2006 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Pleasanton, CA.

Pleasanton, CA

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Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2007 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Vista, CA.

Vista, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2008 Travel (Includes G&A, M&H) - Not to Exceed (NTE) $10,500.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2009 Annual Training - Not to Exceed (NTE) $14,000.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2026 - 03/17/2027

Option Period

16 HR $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in New York, NY.

New York, NY

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3002 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Lago, MD.

Largo, MD

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3003 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Miami, FL.

Miami, FL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

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Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3004 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3005 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Dallas, TX.

Dallas, TX

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3006 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Pleasanton, CA.

Pleasanton, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3007 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Vista, CA.

Vista, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3008 Travel (Includes G&A, M&H) - Not to Exceed (NTE) $10,500.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3009 Annual Training - Not to Exceed (NTE) $14,000.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2027 - 03/17/2028

Option Period

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4001 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in New York, NY.

New, NY

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4002 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Lago, MD.

Largo, MD

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4003 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Miami, FL.

Miami, FL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4004 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4005 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Dallas, TX.

Dallas, TX

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4006 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Pleasanton, CA.

Pleasanton, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4007 This request is to solicit for a 5-year contract for a Physical Science Technician located in Vista, CA.

Vista, CA

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4008 Travel (Includes G&A, M&H) - Not to Exceed (NTE) $10,500.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

Option Period

1 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4009 Annual Training - Not to Exceed (NTE) $14,000.00

Cost

PSC: Q702

Line Period of Performance: 03/18/2028 - 03/17/2029

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Section 2 - Contract Clauses

Clauses By Reference

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022)

DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems

DOJ-05 (OCT 2023)

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Section 3 - List of Attachments

Identifier Title Number of Pages

1 DEA-19 & Supporting Docs 1

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Section 4 - Solicitation Provisions

This Section Is Intentionally Left Blank

Section 3

Statement of Work Drug Enforcement Administration

Office of Forensic Sciences

1. INTRODUCTION

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Office of Forensic Sciences has eight Federal accredited crime laboratories specializing in the forensic analysis of seized drugs. The laboratories workforce includes administrative, technical and professional support personnel.

2. BACKGROUND

The DEA requires laboratory scientific technical support to perform laboratory tasks where resources are insufficient. The purposed requirement is to obtain supplemental support personnel to enhance laboratory operations. The Contractor provides the additional resources needed to ensure that DEA’s laboratories can meet ever growing demands, by enabling DEA chemists to concentrate on performing higher level analytical functions.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide Physical Science Technicians to perform laboratory tasks in support of laboratory operations. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

a) Preparing routine solutions and reagents

b) Performing reliability testing

c) Preparing internal standard, calibrant and quality control solutions

d) Operating laboratory instrumentation for the collection of data in support of performance verification, method validation, and reference material verification

e) Performing qualitative and quantitative method validations

f) Conducting inventory of reference materials, stockpiles, chemical and stock solutions, and laboratory equipment.

g) Conducting instrument performance checks and maintenance.

h) Verifying reference materials

i) Conducting stockroom supply inventory

j) Restocking the supply room.

k) Submitting supply order requests

l) Cleaning and leveling balances

m) Conducting balance calibration checks

n) Daily cleaning and distribution of laboratory glassware

o) Testifying in court, Grand Jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, sworn affidavits, or other legal instruments.

p) Successfully completing applicable laboratory training program.

4. QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirement: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics.

Or

Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.

5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular walking or bending. In many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job.

6. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions from working around irritant chemicals. The work requires protective clothing to be worn such as masks, laboratory coats, goggles and gloves.

7. PLACE of PERFORMANCE and STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Laboratory Location Positions SFL2 New York, NY 1 SFL3 Largo, MD 1 SFL4 Miami, FL 1 SFL5 Chicago, IL 1 SFL6 Dallas, TX 1 SFL7 Pleasanton, CA 1 SFL8 Vista, CA 1

8. HOURS OF OPERATION

The Contractor shall work during normal laboratory operating hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

9. TRAINING

Physical science technicians are required to attend 16 hours of training annually. DEA will reimburse Contractor for Government specific training only if preapproved in writing by the COR. The Contractor shall not bill the Government for training not preapproved in writing by the COR. Work schedules will adjust for training schedules.

10. TRAVEL

Travel may be anticipated to attend training. Travel will be conducted in accordance with DEA-2852.231- 70 Travel Requirements for Contractors (APR 2023) in Exhibit 2 clauses and DEA travel policies.

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this task is date of award for a base period of one (1) year plus four option years.

12. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The personnel security access level for this contract is Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU). Only U.S. citizens shall be permitted to perform services on this contract. DEA requires the completion of a Drug Use Statement. Under no circumstances shall Contractors have access to National Security Information (NSI) or NSI systems. The risk level associated with this contract is "Moderate" and the personnel working on this contract effort must undergo the appropriate background investigation or be issued a waiver by the Office of Security Programs, Personnel Security Section (ISR) prior to commencing work on this contract. ISR will conduct suitability reviews on all Contractor personnel requiring access to DEA facilities, information technology systems, or SBU materials. ISR will make a final suitability determination on each Contractor meeting the specified requirements.

Throughout the life of the contract at specified intervals, vendors shall submit information identifying those employees supporting DEA efforts in accordance with DEA Provision titled: Contractor Personnel Reporting Requirements (CPRR). The CPRR will be provided to the vendor upon award of the contract.

13. DRUG TESTING

The Contractor will be responsible for performing pre-employment and random drug testing of provided Contractor employees.

14. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government shall furnish all equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of the stated tasks when work is performed at the Government’s facility.

15. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit deliverables as specified below:

TITLE (Reference) DUE DATE DISTRIBUTION NUMBER OF COPIES Security Packages Prior to employee performance under the contract

COR 1 original

Administrative Report Semi-monthly COR & CO 1 each Performance Evaluation Meeting Minutes

At least annually with Task Monitor and/or COR

COR & CO 1 each

Transition Plan Upon Award COR & CO 1 copy Quality Control Plan (QCP) Upon Award1 COR & CO 1 copy Invoice (work hours, travel receipts, & training invoice)

Semi-monthly COR 1 copy

Notice of absence Upon receipt of notice COR 1 copy Laboratory Work Products As completed COR 1 copy Travel Authorization Form Prior to TDY Travel COR 1 copy Overtime Estimate Pre- Authorization Form

Prior to TDY Travel COR 1 copy

Actual Overtime Calculation Due within one business day upon return

COR 1 copy

Monthly Travel Availability Matrix

Due two weeks prior to start of each month

COR 1 copy

DEA-2852.204-80 Contractor Responsibility Form Certification

30 days after award and exercise of Option

CO 1 copy

DEA-2852.212-70 Notification to Employees of Whistleblower Rights, Remedies, and Other Information

30 days after award CO 1 copy

DOJ-01 Whistleblower Information Distribution

45 days after award CO 1 copy

All documents developed under this contract shall be the property of the Government. Contractor personnel shall provide assistance; they are not the decision makers on any action or task given, and final decision making shall rest with the Government.

All products and other deliverables shall be delivered within the time-frame established at the time of assignment. The Government has unlimited rights to all deliverables on this contract. There shall be no license or user fees associated with the deliverables under this contract. Moreover, the Contractor may not share any completed documentation or any other input/output data with anyone other than those individuals approved by the Laboratory Director or his/her designee.

a. Recruitment Notification

Recruit and retain qualified personnel; notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in writing of any potential vacancies; and submit resumes of qualified replacement personnel within 14 calendar days of vacancies for COR and Government review.

b. Drug Testing Results

The Contractor shall inform the COR in writing if the Contractor employee violates the Onsite Contractor Responsibilities (OCR).

c. Personnel Letter

The Contractor shall immediately inform the COR and applicable Task Monitor in writing when an employee or an accepted applicant for a DEA order has transferred to another order, has resigned or has been terminated, or any other type of action that constitutes a break in the Contractor-employee relationship. Then the COR will contact the CO.

d. Monthly Activity Report

i. The Contractor shall produce and deliver an administrative report appropriate for monitoring performance of work, if requested in the task order. The Government requires the report monthly even if there are no active task orders. The following report shall be submitted monthly to the Contracting Officer and the COR, one copy each, no later than the 10th day of the month following the month in which the services were performed. The Monthly Activity Report shall be submitted on business letterhead and shall be signed by a management official of the company. This is separate from reporting requirements at the order level as required.

ii. The Contractor shall submit the consolidated Monthly Activity Report that describes the services performed during the previous month by each task order, including problems, if any, and subsequent resolutions; plans for the forthcoming month; the status of all positions, including entrance and departure dates of employees; and actions taken to fill vacant positions.

iii. The Contractor shall submit expenditures and hours of effort used by each individual during the reporting period; cumulative expenditures through the reporting period; and a summary of the total number of hours worked during the reporting period and also a year-to-date running total in order to determine if Contractor will be reaching the maximum number of hours stated in the contract.

d. Notice of Absence

The Contractor shall submit notice of absence upon receipt.

e. Monthly Invoice

The Contractor shall submit a monthly status report by the 10th day of the month following the month in which work was performed and invoiced.

SECTION

SECTION 4 - DEA PROVISION & CLAUSE MATRIX – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Updated through FAC 2023-05

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SOLICITATION #: 15DDHQ24Q00000036

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-smart-matrix.

(End of provision)

CONTRACTING OFFICER: Check the corresponding box for the provisions and clauses applicable to this procurement.

52.204-6 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2016)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-7 ALT I SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) WITH ALTERNATE I (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-12 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TAX MATTERS (OCT 2020)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023)

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

52.225-7 WAIVER OF BUY AMERICAN STATUTE FOR CIVIL AIRCRAFT AND RELATED ARTICLES (FEB 2016)

DOJ-06 NATIONAL SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT (APR 2014)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation acknowledges that before acquiring information technology equipment or software, the U.S. Department of Justice and its component entities will assess the supply chain risk of cyber-espionage or sabotage associated with the acquisition of such equipment or software, including any risk associated with such equipment or software being produced, manufactured, or assembled by one or more entities identified as posing a cyber-threat, including but not limited to, those that may be owned, directed, or subsidized by the People’s Republic of China.

(b) By submitting an offer to this solicitation, the Offeror understands and agrees that the Government retains the right to reject any offer or response to this solicitation made by the Offeror, without any further recourse by, or explanation to, the Offeror, if the Government determines the Offeror or the equipment or software offered by the Offeror, in whole or in part, presents an unacceptable risk to national security.

(c) To assist the Government in assessing whether the acquisition poses a national security risk, offerors are required to complete and submit with its offer or quotation the National Security Acquisition Risk Assessment Questions, which are attached to this solicitation. Offerors must answer all questions completely and accurately to the best of their knowledge and belief. All answers are to be reflective of the parent and subsidiary levels of an organization.

(d) Offerors are also required to request, collect, and forward with its offer or quotation completed National Security Acquisition Risk Assessment Questions from all subcontractors that will provide any equipment or software in performance of the contract or order. Offerors are responsible for the thoroughness and completeness of each subcontractor's submission.

(e) Failure to provide any such requested information may render a proposal unacceptable.

JAR 2852.233-70 PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (NOV 2020)

(a) The following definitions apply in this provision:

(1) ‘‘Agency Protest Official’’ (APO) means the Deciding Official for a procurement protest filed with a contracting activity of DOJ when the contracting officer will not be the Deciding Official because of the protestor’s election under JAR 2833.103(b).

(2) ‘‘Deciding Official’’ means the official who will review and decide a procurement protest filed with the agency. The Deciding Official will be the contracting officer unless the protestor requests pursuant to JAR 2833.103(b) that the protest be decided by an individual above the level of the contracting officer, in which case the HCA will designate an APO to serve as the Deciding Official.

(3) ‘‘Interested Party’’ means an actual or prospective offeror whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of a contract or by the failure to award a contract.

(b) Only interested parties may file a protest.

(c) An interested party filing a protest with the DOJ has the choice of requesting either that the Contracting Officer or the APO decide the protest.

(d) A protest filed directly with the DOJ shall:

(1) Indicate that it is a protest to DOJ.

(2) Be filed with the Contracting Officer.

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(3) State whether the protestor chooses to have the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official decide the protest. If the protestor is silent on this matter, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

(4) Indicate whether the protestor prefers to make an oral or written presentation of arguments in support of the protest to the deciding official.

(5) Include the information required by FAR 33.103(d)(2):

(i) Name, address, facsimile number and telephone number of the protestor.

(ii) Solicitation or contract number.

(iii) Detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest, to include a description of resulting prejudice to the protestor.

(iv) Copies of relevant documents.

(v) Request for a ruling by the agency.

(vi) Statement as to the form of relief requested.

(vii) All information establishing that the protestor is an interested party for the purpose of filing a protest.

(viii) All information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(e) The decision by the APO is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The APO will not consider appeals from the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest and a decision by the APO is final and not appealable.

(f) The Deciding Official may conduct a scheduling conference. The scheduling conference, if conducted, will establish deadlines for oral or written arguments in support of the agency protest and for agency officials to present information in response to the protest issues. The deciding official may hear oral arguments in support of the agency protest at the same time as the scheduling conference, depending on availability of the necessary parties.

(g) Oral conferences may take place either by telephone or in person.

(h) The protestor has only one opportunity to support or explain the substance of its protest. DOJ procedures do not provide for any discovery. The deciding official may request additional information from the agency or the protestor. The deciding official will resolve the protest through informal presentations or meetings to the maximum extent practicable.

(i) A protestor may represent itself or be represented by legal counsel. The DOJ will not reimburse the protester for any legal fees related to the agency protest.

(j) The DOJ will stay award or suspend contract performance in accordance with FAR 33.103(f), unless the contract award is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined, in writing, to be in the best interest of the Government. The justification or determination shall be approved at a level above the Contracting Officer. The stay or suspension, unless over-ridden, remains in effect until the protest is decided, dismissed, or withdrawn.

(k) The deciding official will make a best effort to issue a decision on the protest within thirty-five (35) days after the filing date. The decision shall be written, and provided to the protestor using a method that provides for evidence of receipt.

(l) The DOJ may dismiss or stay proceedings on an agency protest if a protest on the same or similar basis is filed with a forum outside DOJ.

(End of Clause)

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SOLICITATION #:15DDHQ24Q00000036

OFFERORS – COMPLETE THE REPRESENTATIONS BELOW AND RETURN THEM WITH YOUR OFFER OR QUOTE IF THE VERSIONS OF THESE PROVISIONS IN YOUR ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT ARE EARLIER THAN OCT 2020.

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 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) Representation. 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.

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(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.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

Attention is drawn to paragraph (b) of provision 52.212-3, which requests offeror-provided fill-in information in (b)(2), when applicable:

(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 applicable to the NAICS code 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 (u) 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.]

***** Paragraph (i) Contracting Officer fill-in information: Paragraph (i)(1): The end products being acquired under this solicitation that are included in the List of Products Requiring Contractor Certification as to Forced or Indentured Child Labor are listed by Schedule of Supplies/Services Item Number as follows: [when applicable, enter item numbers with country of origin in parentheses and separated by commas]

***** Paragraph (k) Contracting Officer fill-in information: select applicable item when an exemption to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute applies.

Paragraph k(1) is applicable. Paragraph k(2) is applicable.

(v) (2) The Offeror represents that—

(i) 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.

(ii) After conducting a reasonable inquiry* for purposes of…