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

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. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

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1605C4-26-Q-00075

US Department of Labor Customer Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW N-2305 Washington DC 20210

US Department of Labor Customer Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW N-2305 Washington DC 20210

08/26/2026 1200 ED

Oneisha Pickard

CAS

CAS

Alicia M. Jackson

561621

$25

08/06/2026

The Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the

Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE), Office of

Acquisition Services (OAS),on behalf of the

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is, has a requirement for a contractor to

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

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CORRECT FOR

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36. PAYMENT

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ACCEPTED,

provide repair and replacement services of existing video security cameras/software, hardware and equipment, as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The period of performance will be for one

12-month base period and four 12-month options periods.

The Government anticipates awarded a single-award firm-fixed price contract to a small business in response to this solicitation.

Questions pertaining to this RFQ are due by

5:00 P.M. EST on 08/17/2026.

Quotes are due per block 8 of this form.

Please email all questions and quotes to

Oneisha Pickard, pickard.oneisha.s@dol.gov &

Alicia Jackson, jackson.alicia.m@dol.gov.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to

08/31/2027

0001 Install/Provide Security cameras and software licenses

Product/Service Code: J063

0002 Maintenance Plan License Renewals

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Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Product/Service Code: J063

1001 Maintenance Plan License Renewals

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(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 08/01/2027

Product/Service Code: J063

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 to

08/31/2028

2001 Maintenance Plan License Renewals

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 08/01/2028

Product/Service Code: J063

Period of Performance: 09/01/2028 to

08/31/2029

3001 Maintenance Plan License Renewals

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 08/01/2029

Product/Service Code: J063

Period of Performance: 09/01/2029 to

08/31/2030

4001 Maintenance Plan License Renewals

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 08/01/2030

Product/Service Code: J063

Period of Performance: 09/01/2030 to

08/31/2031

1 - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Performance Work Statement

Academy Security Video Replacement and Upgrades Mine Safety and Health Administration Educational Policy & Devel National Mine Health and Safety Academy

PART 1 General Information

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide updated equipment to replace networking gear and cameras associated with the existing video camera system.

1.2. Background:

The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to protect the safety and health of the nation's miners. The National Mine Health and Safety Academy was constructed on 74 acres in the early 1970s with the intent to provide a self-contained training facility for the Agency and the mining industry. Mining professionals from across the United States and many foreign countries come to the Academy for health and safety training. The Academy complex, which opened in 1976, consists of 15 buildings, eight of which are inter-connected, making up approximately 420,000 square feet and includes administrative offices, classrooms and laboratories accommodating 600 students, a residence hall of 174 lodging rooms, a cafeteria, a library, an auditorium, wellness facilities, a pool, and a warehouse.

1.3. Objectives:

The objective of this procurement is to access the current video camera system, equipment and software then determine if it’s repaired or replacement is necessary. In addition, a maintenance plan needs to be established.

1.4. Scope:

The Contractor will provide labor, equipment, materials, supervision to repair and update the Academy Video camera systems. The academy currently has a separate fiber backbone interconnected throughout the facility comprising of seven remote closets connecting to the central fiber hub and server cabinet in the security office. A site survey is recommended; a single site survey date will be specified by the contracting officer.

1.5. Period of Performance:

Period of performance will be specified at time of award. Contract is for a base plus four 12-month option periods.

1.6.1. Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.2. Hours of Operation:

The contractor is responsible for conducting performance between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed facility closings. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this statement of work when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Telecommuting or “work at home” is not authorized under this contract action unless under emergency situations as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.6.3. Place of Performance:

The work to be performed under this contract will be at National Mine Health & Safety Academy, 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, Raleigh County, WV.

1.6.4. Type of Contract:

The government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.5. Security Requirements:

Contractor staffs are required to conform to MSHA’s security and privacy requirements as described below.

1.6.5.1 Identification Badge.

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge provided by on-site security. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

1.6.5.2 Employee Conduct.

Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, "off limits" areas, wearing of parts of military uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Labor or MSHA.

1.6.5.3 Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons.

The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from MSHA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required. The Contracting Officer (CO) will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

1.6.5.4 Conservation of Utilities.

The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

1.6.6. Special Qualifications:

N/A

1.6.7. Contracting Officer’s Representative:

A COR will be delegated separately.

Part 2 Definition & Acronyms

CO Contracting Officer. Government official who has the authority to enter into, modify, or terminate contracts on behalf of the United States.

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative. A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Performance Work Statement.

Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the

PWS.

DOL - Department of Labor

FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation

MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration

POP - Period of Performance

PWS- Performance Work Statement

Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, And Services

3.1 General:

Knowledgeable MSHA personnel will be made available to direct the Contractor to the location of the building/area needing services at NMH&S Academy. The NMH&S Academy will provide access to the facility for the Contractor as required in the performance of the tasks identified in this PWS to include site and building electrical power for power tools.

3.2 Facilities:

Onsite. The government will furnish all necessary workspace required for the contractor to support the effort(s) outlined in this PWS, to include desk space, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

Part 4 Contractor Furnish Items and Services

4.1 General:

Except for those items specifically stated to be government furnished in Part 3, the contractor shall furnish all other items required to perform the services in this PWS.

The Contractor shall perform the services as set forth in the Statement of Work and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor warrants that he will have obtained all licenses and permits required by law to engage in the activities that are required in connection with this PWS.

Part 5 Specific Tasks

5.1 Services:

The contractor shall provide all labor, planning, documents, materials, equipment, supervision, incidentals, permits, licensure, warranties and cleanup shall be provided by the Contractor to complete the following tasks:

Fiber cabling is OM1 fiber and operable. Fiber upgrades should not be required unless compelling reasons are identified.

Assess the current CAT5/6 cabling and repair any damaged or degraded cabling.

Install new drop for one new camera from G-Building closet.

Replace 9 network switches with PoE switches, minimum 12 ports and 2 SFP uplinks. (Ubiquiti or Netgear) o Rear Guard o Front Guard o A-372 o A-366 o Maintenance o G-building o E-Building o C-120 o C-121

Replace 1 switch located in the security office with minimum 12 ports ethernet PoE and 12 fiber SFP ports. (Ubiquiti or Netgear)

Note: the same Brand of switches shall be for the project.

Replace all fiber patch cabling. Patch panels are ST connectors.

Provide a DVR “server” o Storage of 30 days for video footage.

o Allow client connectivity

Provide 3 workstations separate from the DOL network located at front guard shack, rear guard shack and security office.

The 3 workstations will:

o Connect to the DVR viewing of all cameras o Client workstations should be compact or Small form factor due to limited space.

o Permissions for specific users which can either allow or restrict o PTZ movements o Program presets o Review of recorded historical footage o Add/remove users o Editing/deletion/downloading of historical footage o Indoor Dome Cameras o Tamper resistance o Resolution 4K (8 Megapixels) o Power over Ethernet (PoE) via Cat5e/Cat6 cabling o Wide-angle lenses o Replace 7 Indoor Dome Camera (Entrance doors/Hallway) o Locations: A-Building Entrance

A-Building Registration Desk D-Building/Gym Entrance C-Wing Entrance Doors C-Wing upper hallway C-Wing Lower hallway o Replace 9 exterior camera and add 1 exterior camera

Guard Shack Camera Specifications:

o Power over Ethernet (PoE) via Cat5e/Cat6 cabling o Monitor general guardhouse activity, queue lengths, and perform bulk vehicle counting.

o Capability to accurately capture, read, and log vehicle license plates (day and night) o 4MP (2688 x 1520) at 30 FPS minimum to ensure smooth motion capture o Standard Infrared (IR) night vision.

o IP67 (weatherproof)

PTZ Camera Specifications o 4K Ultra HD (8MP) preferred; 2K (4MP) minimum o Starlight / Dark Fighter Sensor Technology o IP66 / IP67 (weatherproof) o Zoom capability to minimum 400ft

Stationary Locations o Guard Shack Cameras (4) o Each guard house will have one bullet style camera for the entry and one camera on the exit o South Side Loading Docks G-Building (2) o PTZ Loading dock and E-Lab o PTZ Café loading dock and Cooling Towers (New Camera Installation) o North Side G-Building Parking Lot (1) o PTZ for Parking lot coverage o D-Building/Gym Parking lot (1) o PTZ for Parking lot coverage o B-Building o PTZ Exterior Main Entrance/Parking lot (2)

The contractor shall e-dispose of all equipment and ensure data sanitization from storage device removed/replaced during this upgrade. Provide Certificate of Sanitization / Destruction.

Provide full video system testing.

Provide training for security and academy staff (maximum 5 people). The training should include use of general system overview, use of various features/capabilities, reviewing historical footage, adding/removing users, and setting permissions.

Part 6 Applicable Publications

6.1 Publications Applicable to This PWS:

N/A

Part 7 Technical Exhibit Index

1. Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

Technical Exhibit 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Standard

Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

PRS #1

The contractor shall replace and test all networking components (Switches, cabling etc.) as specified in Section 5 of the PWS

The contractor shall provide the service in accordance with section 5, task of the PWS

100% 100% Inspection

PRS # 2

The contractor shall replace and install cameras, client workstations and server as specified in Section 5 of the PWS

The contractor shall provide the service in accordance with section 5, task of the PWS

100% 100% Inspection

PRS # 3

The contractor shall e-disposed of electronic equipment as specified in Section 5 of the PWS

The contractor shall provide the service in accordance with section 5, task of the PWS

100% 100% Inspection

PRS #4

The contractor shall provide training to security and academy staff as specified in Section 5 of the PWS

The contractor shall provide the service in accordance with section 5, task of the PWS

As required As required

Technical Exhibit 2

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # Of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Certificate of electronic equipment Destruction/Sanitization

1 2 Word/PDF CO & COR

2 - Schedule B: Pricing Schedule

CLIN Service Description No. Units Unit Price Subtotals

Install/Provide Security cameras and software licenses 1 LO $

Maintenance Plan License Renewals 1 LO $

Maintenance Plan License Renewals 1 LO $

Maintenance Plan License Renewals 1 LO $

Maintenance Plan License Renewals 1 LO $

Maintenance Plan License Renewals 1 LO $

Overall Total $

3 - Contract Provisions

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. (NOV 2015) (Deviation NOV 2025)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) (Deviation NOV 2025)

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award. (JUN 1988) (Deviation NOV 2025)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990) (Deviation NOV 2025)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (FEB 2024) (Deviation NOV 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

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

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

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

(b) of this provision.

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

CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

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

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

(b)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

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

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

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products. (FEB 2021)

(a) Definition.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service -

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

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

(b) Listed end products. The following end product(s) being acquired under this solicitation is (are) included in the List of Products Requiring Contractor Certification as to Forced or Indentured Child Labor, identified by their country of origin.

There is a reasonable basis to believe that listed end products from the listed countries of origin may have been mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor.

Listed end product Listed countries of origin

(c) Certification. The Government will not make award to an offeror unless the offeror, by checking the appropriate block, certifies to either paragraph (c)(1) or paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.

___ (1) The offeror will not supply any end product listed in paragraph (b) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in a corresponding country as listed for that end product.

___ (2) The offeror may supply an end product listed in paragraph (b) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in the corresponding country as listed for that product. The offeror certifies that it has made a good faith effort to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture such end product. On the basis of those efforts, the offeror certifies that it is not aware of any such use of child labor.

(End of provision)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (MAY 2024) (Deviation NOV 2025)

FAR 52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments. (APR 1984)

FAR 52.232-14 Notice of Availability of Progress Payments Exclusively for Small Business Concerns. (APR 1984)

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation NOV 2025)

FAR 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) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-

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

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

(i) For covered equipment-

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services-

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment-

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services-

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

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

(End of provision)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) (Deviation NOV 2025)

(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.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (OCT 2025)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

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

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

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service-

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

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

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

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

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

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

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

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

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology-

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

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

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

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

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern-

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

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

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that-

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

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

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

CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name.