19AQMM20R0268 A0004 10202021.pdf

19AQMM20R0268

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10/20/2021

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

LMAQMCODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

William Schaeffer

NAME

703-302-6804

TEL.

schaefferwt@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY CODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19AQMM20R0268

CONTACT: DUNS:

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06/11/2021

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment;(b)By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.X

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to no later than 11:00 am Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. This due date includes the entire proposal package including the card stock samples listed in Section L.

Additionally, this amendment incorporates clause 52.223-99, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (OCT 2021)

(DEVIATION).

No other changes are being made at this time.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

William Schaeffer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

10/20/2021

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM20R0268

Contract Number: Title: PPT Card Stock Date of Solicitation:

10/20/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

001 CLIN 0100 - PASSPORT CARD STOCK

SubCLIN 0101 PASSPORT CARD STOCK - Preprinted RFID enabled Passport Card Stock, delivered to print facility, with embedded OVD, ready for personalization 1-250,000

SubCLIN 0102 PASSPORT CARD STOCK - Preprinted RFID enabled Passport Card Stock, delivered to print facility, with embedded OVD, ready for personalization 250,001-500,000

SubCLIN 0103 PASSPORT CARD STOCK - Preprinted RFID enabled Passport Card Stock, delivered to print facility, with embedded OVD, ready for personalization 500,001-1 million Type of Contract Pricing:

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Delivery Date FOB:

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002 CLIN 0110 - PASSPORT CARD TEST STOCK

SubCLIN 0111 Passport Card Test Stock #1 (blank white): RFID enabled, ready for personalization, delivered to testing location/or print facility. Test Card is printed on one side of the card. Used for setting laser parameters, configurations, and testing. 1-10,000

SubCLIN 0112 Passport Card Test Stock #2: Pre-printed RFID enabled, (includes final artwork and generic OVD) ready for personalization, delivered to testing location/ or print facility. Test Card is printed on front and back of card. Used for setting laser parameters, configurations, and testing artwork compatibility. 1-10,000

SubCLIN 0113 Specimen Card Stock: Pre-printed RFID enabled, Specimen Cards (includes final artwork, embedded OVD) ready for personalization, delivered to personalization facility. SPECIMEN is printed on front and back of card. Used for Exemplar/Specimen Card personalization and distribution to law enforcement.

1-10,000 Type of Contract Pricing:

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Delivery Date FOB:

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003 CLIN 0200 - OTHER TRAVEL CARDS (Optional) SubCLIN 0201 OTHER TRAVEL CARDS (Optional) - Preprinted RFID enabled OTHER TRAVEL CARD Stock, delivered to print facility, with embedded OVD, ready for personalization 1-250,000

SubCLIN 0202 OTHER TRAVEL CARDS (Optional) - Preprinted RFID enabled OTHER TRAVEL CARD Stock, delivered to print facility, with embedded OVD, ready for personalization 250,001-500,000

SubCLIN 0203 OTHER TRAVEL CARDS (Optional) - Preprinted RFID enabled OTHER TRAVEL CARD Stock, delivered to print facility, with embedded OVD, ready for personalization 500,001-1 million Type of Contract Pricing:

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004 CLIN 0210 - TEST STOCK(Optional) SubCLIN 0211 Other Travel Card Test Stock (Optional):

Pre-printed RFID enabled, (includes final artwork and generic OVD) ready for personalization, delivered to testing location/ or print facility. Test Card is printed on

0.00 0.00 0.00

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM20R0268

Contract Number: Title: PPT Card Stock Date of Solicitation:

10/20/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost front and back of card. Used for setting laser parameters, configurations, and testing artwork compatibility. 1-10,000

SubCLIN 0212 Specimen Other Travel Card Stock (Optional): Pre-printed RFID enabled, Specimen Cards (includes final artwork, embedded OVD) ready for personalization, delivered to personalization facility.

SPECIMEN is printed on front and back of card. Used for Exemplar/Specimen Card personalization and distribution to law enforcement. 1-10,000 Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

005 CLIN 0300 - TRAVEL

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

0.00 0.00 0.00

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form Identifier Title Date Number of

Pages 1 20R0268-AttachA-NotionalDoSConceptofOperationsFinal.docx 02/10/2021 2 20R0268-AttachB-NotionalDHSConceptofOperationsFinal.docx 02/10/2021 3 20R0268-AttachC-DataFormatforPassportCardFinal.docx 02/10/2021 4 20R0268-AttachD-PersonalizationFacilityLocationsFinal.docx 02/10/2021 5 20R0268-AttachE-AcronymsDefinitionsofTermsFinal.docx 02/10/2021 6 20R0268-AttachF-PrimeSubSecurityReqtsforProductionFacilityFinal.docx 02/10/2021 7 20R0268-AttachG-SecurityReqtsforProdFaciFinal.docx 02/10/2021 8 20R0268-AttachH-SolutionTestingStandardsFinal.docx 02/10/2021 9 20R0268-AttachI-PricingTableFinal.xlsx 02/10/2021 10 20R0268-AttachJ-QASPfinal.docx 02/10/2021 11 20R0268-AttachK-OrderForm(optional).doc 02/10/2021 12 20R0268-AttachL-CardStockNDAfinal.docx 02/10/2021 13 20R0268-AttachM-CurrentPersonalizationProcessFinal.docx 02/10/2021 14 20R0268-AttachN-Sample Artwork.doc 02/10/2021 15 20R0268-AttachO-ComplianceMatrixFinal.pdf 02/10/2021 16 20R0268-AttachP-SubContractinPlan-Placeholder.doc 02/10/2021

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/these address(es):

www.Acquistions.gov www.Acquistions.gov/DoSAR [Insert one or more Internet addresses] (End of provision) Clause Title Fill-ins

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper

Activity (May 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020)

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Jun 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun

2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (June 2016)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

52.207-5 Option to Purchase Equipment (Feb 1995)

52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services (May 2014)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(Oct 2018)

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

52.211-5 Material Requirements (Aug 2000)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

52.215-2 Audit and Records-Negotiation (Jun 2020)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997)

52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Prices (Jun 2020)

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes (Oct 1997)

52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges (Jun 2020)

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021)

52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021)

52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb

2000)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun

2020)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (May 2014)

52.227-16 Additional Data Requirements (June 1987)

52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)

52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002)

52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (Apr 1984)

52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984)

52.232-17 Interest (May 2014)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Jan 2017)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018)

52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price (Aug 1987)

52.243-2 Changes-Cost-Reimbursement (Aug 1987)

52.243-4 Changes (June 2007)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jul 2021)

52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021)

52.246-23 Limitation of Liability (Feb 1997)

52.246-26 Reporting Nonconforming Items (Jun 2020)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012)

52.249-6 Termination (Cost Reimbursement) (May 2004)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.249-14 Excusable Delays (Apr 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

652.229-70 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (JUL 1988)

652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD (AUG

1999)

652.242-72 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 1994)

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

652.247-70 NOTICE OF SHIPMENTS (FEB 2015)

652.247-71 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS (FEB 2015)

B.1 - OVERVIEW

a. The Department of State (DoS) (in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uses U.S. card-format travel cards, including the Passport Card, a credit-card-size travel document. The Passport Card has been an alternative to the traditional book-style passport at U.S. land and select sea ports-of-entry (POEs) since June 1, 2009. The Passport Card functions in the DHS ReadyLane system, an automated border-crossing identification system that supports Trusted Traveler programs such as Global Entry, NEXUS, Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), and Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST).

b. The objective of this contract is for the US Department of State to procure Passport card stock for personalization. DoS may additionally procure other travel card stock and necessary technical support to modify card design and production processes using an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

B.2 - TYPE OF CONTRACT

a. This shall be a single-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 (Indefinite-Quantity Contracts).

b. The DoS Office of Acquisition Management (A/OPE/AQM) will issue Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 and the procedures set forth in Sections G and I.

c. The basis of award will be in accordance with FAR SubPart 15.101-2, Lowest Price, Technical Acceptance (LPTA).

B.3 - MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QUANTITIES

a. The Government shall meet the contract minimum of $5,000.00 (inclusive of all direct costs, indirect costs, and profit/fee) through the issuance of task order(s) within the contract’s period of performance.

b. The maximum for the contract’s period of performance, including any extension(s), shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services not exceeding $74 million (inclusive of all direct costs, indirect costs).

B.4 - PRICE/COST

- a. In order to be considered for contract award, offerors must be able to provide, produce, or manufacture all CLINs listed in Attachment I, and provide pricing for all CLINs showing their price buildup.

b. The cost of shipment and other elements associated with the delivery and storage of the card stock shall be included in the price and shall not be billed separately.

c. Technical Support shall be included in the offered price. Offeror’s are advised that they shall be required to show the price build-up and the elements associated in the determination of the offered card stock price. This requirement shall be performance-based and therefore the compliment of FTE and technical support should be solely based on the Offeror’s ability to meet the objectives and requirements.

d. Offerors shall submit pricing for each CLIN under Attachment I pricing table.

e. All CLINS on the IDIQ contract shall be Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with the exception of the Travel/ODC CLIN, which shall be cost reimbursable. For the purposes of each Offeror’s proposal submission, Travel shall reflect 0.5% of the Base Year overall price, and ODC shall reflect 1% of the Base Year overall price. Both shall be added to the final Base Year total and shall be part of the evaluated price for the Base Year. Subsequent option periods shall be zero for both Travel and ODC, which shall be cost reimbursable.

B.5 - TRAVEL

a. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor Awardee shall be reimbursed for its reasonable actual travel costs in accordance with its usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2, specifically FAR 31.205-46. Travel must be directly related to and required for performance of this contract, and authorized in writing and in advance by the Director of the facility location and approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this contract. In no event shall costs associated with employee commuting be reimbursable as a direct cost under this contract.

b. Travel costs shall not be burdened with any indirect costs unless specifically allowable in accordance with the Awardee's usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2. In no event shall travel costs be burdened with fee/profit.

c. The Contractor Awardee shall include a breakout of all authorized travel expenses as an attachment to invoices. Administrative support (coordination of travel arrangements, etc.) will be the responsibility of the Contractor Awardee.

d. When local travel between the Contractor Awardee employee's regular place of performance and other locations is specifically authorized by the COR, transportation expenses shall be allowable costs under this contract. For the purposes of this clause, local travel means travel within a 50 mile radius of the Contractor Awardee employee's regular place of performance and does not include daily commuting or associated costs.

e. For travel where use of a personal automobile has been specifically authorized by the COR, reimbursement shall be computed on the basis of actual miles traveled from starting point to destination. Other related miscellaneous expenses, such as tolls and parking fees, incurred in the performance of tasks authorized under this contract, will be reimbursed. Car rentals require advance approval by the COR and will be authorized only when consistent with good business practice. Allowable costs shall not exceed the actual cost of renting a compact automobile (a maximum of one for five Contractor personnel), unless extenuating circumstances (e.g., excess baggage) require other arrangements and subsequent COR approval is obtained.

B.6 - TRAVEL COSTS-ALLOWANCES

a. Travel under this contract is defined as costs associated with air and ground transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses, and passport/visa costs.

b. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor Awardee shall be paid its allowable travel costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 (Travel Costs).

c. Travel costs are authorized only for travel beyond a 50-miles’ radius of the Contractor employee’s local place of performance (official duty station) whenever work is required to be accomplished at a remote work site.

d. No travel costs (or associated labor time during travel) shall be allowable for work performed at a Contractor’s local office or any other work site within a 50-miles’ radius of the Contractor employee’s local place of performance (official duty station).

e. No travel costs (or associated labor time during travel) shall be allowable for telecommuting beyond (or within) a 50-miles’ radius of the Contractor’s local place of performance (official duty station).

f. Costs when using a privately owned vehicle (POV) for official travel are allowable provided that such costs do not exceed costs that would have resulted from use of other reasonable transportation methods (e.g., taxi, airplane, train). Reasonable associated costs, such as tolls and parking fees, are also generally allowable.

g. When traveling in a POV for official travel, the Contractor Awardee shall be paid mileage costs at a rate that does not exceed the POV mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Service.

h. Costs for car rentals for official travel are allowable pursuant to the following:

1. Such rentals are consistent with good business practice;

2. Such costs do not exceed costs that would have resulted from use of other reasonable transportation methods (e.g., taxi, airplane, train); and

3. Such costs do not exceed the actual cost of renting a compact automobile (maximum of one automobile for four Contractor personnel), unless extenuating circumstances (e.g., excess baggage) require other arrangements and Contracting Officer approval is obtained.

4. Reasonable associated costs, such as tolls and parking fees, are also generally allowable.

i. The Government will reimburse the Contractor Awardee, under the applicable Travel CLIN, for each Contractor employee’s travel time to or from authorized work locations as long as the following are met:

1. Payment of travel time described herein is in accordance with the Contractor’s established travel policy.

2. For travel to/from the United States' outlying areas and outside the United States, travel time begins no earlier than three (3) hours prior to the scheduled departure time and concludes upon arrival to the initial destination point (e.g., airport) at the place of performance.

3. United States' outlying areas are American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands of the United States.

4. “United States” means the 50 States plus the District of Columbia.

5. For travel inside the United States, travel time begins no earlier than two (2) hours prior to the scheduled departure time and concludes upon arrival to the initial destination point (e.g., airport) at the place of performance.

6. The Government will not pay for a Contractor employee's time spent in layovers that are for the convenience of the Contractor employee or Contractor.

7. The Government will not pay more than eight (8) hours per day per Contractor employee for travel time when the employee is traveling inside the United States.

8. The Government will not pay more than 12 hours per day per Contractor employee for travel time when the employee is traveling to/from the United States’ outlying areas and outside the United States.

9. The Government will not pay for a Contractor employee's travel time that is outside the employee’s regular working hours during the employee's normal workweek. A normal workweek is defined in Section B.6 (m).

10. The Government will not pay for a Contractor employee more than the number of hours in the employee's normal workweek.

“Number of hours” includes productive time hours, travel time hours, and paid time off hours (e.g., sick, vacation, holiday).

11. “Productive time hours” consist of hours that, other than travel time hours, directly benefit the contract.

12. Exceptions must be authorized in advance and in writing by the Contracting Officer.

j. The following items concern passports and visas:

1. The Contractor Awardee shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who will be required to travel outside the United States have a current and valid U.S. passport.

2. The Contractor Awardee shall be responsible for obtaining any visas required for travel to foreign countries under this contract.

3. The Contractor Awardee’s costs for obtaining and maintaining passports and/or visas will be generally allowable, but the Awardee shall pro-rate equitably such costs if they will benefit cost objectives (e.g., contracts) other than this cost objective.

4. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor Awardee for travel expenses when travel is cancelled or modified as a result of the Contractor Awardee’s failure to obtain a visa.

5. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor Awardee for the use of private visa procurement services provided by a third party.

k. Costs for travel that has been modified or cancelled are not allowable unless such modification or cancellation was caused by the Government or otherwise exceeded the control of the Contractor Awardee.

l. If work under this contract will be performed at the Government site at the Department of State main building or other State Annexes in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, daily commuting time and expenses between the Department of State site and some other location, such as a home office, shall not be allowable under this contract. However, commuting time and expenses between the Department of State site and some other location, such as a home office, shall be allowable when performing occasional official business (e.g., to attend a meeting at the Department of State site).

m. Pursuant to FAR 47.402, 47.403, and the Fly America Act, the Contractor Awardee shall use a U.S.-flag air carrier service unless specific conditions exist. If such conditions exist under a fixed-price arrangement (i.e., task order or line item in a task order), the Contractor Awardee shall submit with its task order proposal a memorandum explaining why it does not intend to use a U.S.-flag air carrier service. Inclusion of such costs in the awarded fixed-price is contingent upon Government acceptance of such explanation.

n. If such conditions exist under arrangements when payment is made based on actual costs incurred (e.g., cost-reimbursement arrangements, materials portion of time-and-materials arrangements, and progress payments based on costs under fixed-price arrangements), the Contractor Awardee shall submit with its voucher a memorandum explaining why it did not use a U.S.-flag air carrier service. Reimbursement is contingent upon Government acceptance of charges.

B.7. OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs)

a. ODC under this contract shall be defined as direct costs associated with the card stock as approved by the COR, in advance, and in writing. Corrections to original design, subsequent flaws, deformities, imperfections or latent defects shall not be applicable and shall be addressed as part of the firm fixed price.

b. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor Awardee shall obtain prior written approval from the COR prior to using ODCs. ODCs shall be cost reimbursable.

B.8. SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor Awardee shall provide a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Subpart 19.704.

b. After contract award, the Contractor Awardee shall submit the Individual Subcontract Report (ISR), and the Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) using the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) (http://www.esrs.gov), following the instructions in the eSRS and in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-9. Awardee shall provide an update to the CO on a semi-annual basis (every 6 months) and on an annual basis thereafter.

c. Offerors is to submit Attachment P, Small Business Subcontracting Plan with their proposal.

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS

C.1. Travel Card Program Background

a. The Department of State (DoS), in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), uses

U.S. card-format travel cards, including the Passport Card, a credit-card-size travel document. The Pass-port Card has been an alternative to the traditional book-style passport at U.S. land and select sea Ports- Of-Entry (POEs) since June 1, 2009. The Passport Card functions in the DHS ReadyLane system, an automated border-crossing identification system that supports Trusted Traveler programs such as Global Entry, NEXUS, Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), and Free And Secure Trade (FAST) Program.

b. A description of the DoS Passport Card personalization process is in Section J, Attachment A: DoS Concept of Operations.

c. A Department of Homeland Security description of the Passport Card and Border Crossing Card at U.S.

land border crossings is in Section J, Attachment B: Notional DHS Concept of Operations.

C.2. Procurement Objective and Scope The objective of this procurement is to acquire a single source for card stock to increase innovation, cost effectiveness, and continuity of operations. This procurement includes requirements for personnel, travel, supplies, materials, shipping, and technical support needed to produce the U.S. Passport Card and possibly other travel cards with Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) capability all using an ISO 18000-63 compliant embedded Integrated Contactless Circuit (ICC).

C.3. General Requirements

a. The Department of State plans to procure Passport Card stock and support services, to continue the production and printing of Passport Card stock. Each Offeror shall demonstrate capacity to obtain individual card components to accommodate demand, growth, production concept changes, etc.

b. Additionally, the Offeror shall demonstrate flexibility to use the card stock and supporting infrastructure to create additional travel card types. These alternative travel cards would be functionally similar to the Pass-port Card, but be used to facilitate different travel privileges.

c. As an element in their proposal, the Offeror shall disclose any potential requirements for specialized and/ or non-commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, software, and consumable requirements of the pro-posed items.

C.3.1. Security Requirements Each Offeror shall ensure Prime and/or Subcontractors (if necessary), will be able to supply staff that shall be able to meet the criteria of obtaining a Moderate-Risk, Public-Trust clearance level (refer to Section H and Attachment F and G). Corporate Officers (those with certain authorities, to include security), as well as Key Personnel shall be staff considered for obtaining a MRPT.

C.3.2. Technical Support Key Personnel

a. The Contractor Awardee shall provide “as-needed” technical support personnel to help implement any Passport Card-driven changes to current passport processes or material required for integration of the Passport Card solution into the current passport environment. This support shall be included in the fixed price.

b. Each Offeror shall ensure technical capacity in the following areas is available to provide support to the Government on an as-needed basis. This technical support will begin upon contract award and requires a

(4) hour response time. There are three (3) Key Personnel labor categories.

C.3.2.1. Project Manager

a. Description: Historically, the Project Manager (PM) maintains the project schedule and ensures that deliverables are completed in timely manner. The Government expects to have a single point of contact of a person who shall oversees project cost control and cost projections. Knowledgeable in the use of the project management tools used for activity assignment, resource planning, and cost control. Ensures the invoicing process provides the proper information and distribution on the invoices. The PM will also serve as the technical lead that develops, maintains, and monitors technical specifications and production processes. The project manager will ensure a smooth project coordination and problem resolution and customer satisfaction.

b. General Experience (Evaluation Criteria): PM must have 10 years in supervision of substantial professional IT, printing or lamination for/card personalization projects. Preferred work or education experience with polymers.

c. Education: Bachelors’ Degree preferred.

C.3.2.2. Production Manager

a. Description: Historically, the Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of card stock production line and quality control. The Government expects to have a single point of contact of a person who shall ensure smooth coordination, problem resolution, and customer satisfaction.

b. General Experience (Evaluation Criteria): Eight (8) years in supervision of substantial professional printing / card manufacturing processes.

c. Education: Bachelors’ Degree preferred

C.3.2.3. Logistics Manager

a. Description: Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring logistics operations such as warehousing, inventory, transportation, and supply chain processes. The logistics manager will control the flow of incoming materials and outgoing finished products to ensure customers (U.S. Passport Agencies and Print Centers) receive products on time and will resolve arising problems or complaints. This person will plan routes and process shipments, track chain of custody with successful end to end electronic file delivery, and coordinate safe physical transport and efficiency. The government expects the Logistics manager to direct, optimize, and coordinate the full order cycle; meeting productivity, accuracy, timeliness targets, and liaising with customer for timely returned defective product replacement, if needed. Responding immediately to customer questions and complaints and notifying them of any delays in the delivery schedule is essential to this position.

b. General Experience (Evaluation Criteria): Five (5)+ years' experience in customer service or logistics management.

c. Education: Bachelors’ Degree preferred, or a high school diploma with 5+ years' experience in customer service or logistics management

C.3.3. Card Stock Technical Requirements

a. Each Offeror shall ensure the passport card manufacturer’s database of card serial numbers and RFID unique identifiers are appropriately protected as given in Section C.3.3.4).

b. Each Offeror shall, at the Government’s discretion, supply random quality assurance samples of card stock as requested from each order over the life of the contract. Delivery instructions will be provided with each request (refer to Section C.3.3.5).

c. Each Offeror shall meet the requirements and standards as specified herein Section 3.3 and Table C-1 below:

Table C-1. Durability Requirements & Standards (Attachment H takes precedence over any conflicts).

Property Test Method citation

(ISO unless other) Compliance Standard (ISO unless other)

Card Acceptance Criteria

(AC)

ICC

Tag Functional Compliance18047-6:2017 Section

8.2.1 through 8.2.11 18000-63 Per pass/fail criteria provided in ISO 18047-6:2017

Tag Backscatter 18047-6:2017 Section 8.2.12 see Acceptance Criteria (AC) (ISO 18000-63 does not provide a minimum delta RCS) delta RCS minimum EPC Global Gen 1

RF sensitivity - ISO/IEC 18000-63

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CARD STOCK

Dimensions (Physical Dimensions - height, width, thickness & corners)

10373-1:2006 Section 5.2 ICAO 9303 Part 5 Section

98% cards in std min-max range

Property Test Method citation (ISO unless other)

Compliance Standard (ISO unless other)

Card Acceptance Criteria

(AC)

Bending stiffness 10373-1:2006 Section 5.7 7810:2019 Section 8.1 Max deflection < 1.5mm per ISO 7810 & Cards remain testably functional

Dynamic bending stress ANSI 322-2015 Section 5.3 see AC No fracture & Cards remain testably functional after 100K cycles

Dynamic torsion stress 10373-1:2006 Section 5.9 7810 Section 9.11 No fracture & Cards remain testably functional after 1K cycles

Delamination/peel strength ANSI 322-2015 Section 5.1

7810:2019 Section 8.7 min. 0.35 N/mm

Card dimensional stability and warpage with temperature and humidity

10373-1:2006 Section 5.5 7810:2019 Section 8.4 Remain in compliance with ISO 7810 dimensions and warpage limits & Cards re-main testably functional

Adhesion or blocking 10373-1:2006 Section 5.6 7810:2019 Section 8.8 Per ISO 7810 (No adverse effects and can be easily separated by hand)

Opacity 10373-1:2006 Section 5.10 7810 Section 8.9 100% of cards comply with

ISO 7810

Resistance to heat 7810:2019 Section 8.11 7810:2019 Section 8.11 Per ISO 7810 (No delamination, discoloration or deflection greater than 10 mm)

Warpage 10373-1:2006 Section 5.1 7810:2019 Section 8.10 & ICAO 9303 Part 5 Section 2.4

Max height off of a flat plate of no more than twice the nominal card thickness (1.5 mm for a ISO 7810-compliant card)

Sunlight followed by dynamic bending

ANSI 322-2015 Sections

5.14 and 5.8

FIPS 201 PIV Card Approval Procedure v 10.0.0

Minimum 4 out of 5 cards have not fractured or show evidence of bubbling, peeling or cracking

Static Electricity 10373-1 and 1:2012 Section 5.19

7810:2019 Section 9.3 Card shall remain testably functional

X-ray exposure resistance 10373-1:2006 Section 5.12 7810:2019 Section 9.2 Card shall remain testably functional

Bar code abrasion ANSI 322-2015 Section 5.9 see AC ANSI Grade of D or higher after 5000 cycles & Card shall remain testably functional

Chemical resistance 10373-1:2006 Section 5.4 7810:2019 Section 8.3 Remain in compliance with ISO 7810 dimensions and warpage limits & Cards re-main testably functional

Personalization - Test for bubbling (out-gassing) and excessive or insufficient carbonizing

C.3.3.1. Passport Card Stock

a. The Passport Card shall meet ISO 7810 ID-1 specifications and follow the guidelines of ICAO 9303 Part 5 recommendations for TD-1 size machine readable travel documents where applicable. In case of conflict, ICAO 9303 supersedes ISO 7810 due to the card’s intended use. See Section J: Attachment C: Data Format for Passport Card for further detail.

b. The Passport Card shall have machine-readable capability with embedded RFID capable ICC and antenna.

The ICC shall store only a manufacturer-encoded number unique to the specific card. The schema for the unique number is described in Section J: Attachment C: Data Format for Passport Card.

c. The Passport Card shall be constructed to be tamper-resistant and physically secure (counterfeit deterrent and alteration deterrent) and durable travel document that permit Customs and Border Protection officers to use RFID equipment to read the on-board ICC number to access data from a Department of Homeland Security database, to read the MRZ encoded personalized data on the back of the Passport Card using passport readers designed to read ICAO 9303 MRZs, and to confidently inspect the card on its face value.

d. DoS reserves the right to modify artwork and security features over the life of the contract and the Offeror shall work with DoS to implement approved changes. Changes include, but are not limited: to new artwork, new inks, new security features, materials, and personalization layouts. Printing press and lamination trials may be required for any new designs. Contractor Awardee shall identify and include these anticipated costs in their firm fixed price supported by providing justification and rationale in the price narrative.

e. Contractor Awardee shall provide Passport Card Stock that can be laser personalized with information similar to that of the data page of the current U.S. Passport booklet:

1) On the Passport Card front: citizen facial image and biographic information

2) On the Passport Card back: MRZ for ID-1 type document compliant with ICAO 9303 Part 5

C.3.3.2. Card Stock Mandatory Features

a. Offeror shall provide a list of all subcontractors and suppliers, a description of their role and/or material or component they make, and location of subcontractor and suppliers.

b. Each Offeror shall provide a card that the body material shall:

1) Be assembled and processed (to include security printing) in the United States. However, individual components of the Card Stock may be manufactured outside the U.S. after determining the individual components cannot be procured domestically and the facilities manufacturing the individual components must meet the Security Plan requirements, see Section J, Attachment F.

2) Be nontoxic (presents no toxic hazard in the course of personalization and normal use).

3) Be compatible with ICC components that enable each card to function as a passive RF responder.

4) Be compatible with the current personalization process (refer to Attachment M), including having material receptive to laser energy so that tactile printing can be done. Laser receptive material must be deep enough in card to prevent tactile print removal and provide clear tamper evidence.

c. Offeror shall provide the proposed card construction, clearly labeling all layers and the features on each layer.

1) Be constructed with only polycarbonate layers, the only exception being the security features described in C.3.3.2.f.3.

2) Be certifiable to the government’s satisfaction that the card body meets the requirements and standards given in C.3.3 and Table 3-1.

3) Not contaminate card processing or interface devices in the course of normal use per ISO 7810 Section 8.14.

4) Reproduce the sample card artwork in Section J, Attachment N for solicitation, and post award the real secure artwork. Both the sample card for evaluation and the real card must meet all standards and requirements listed unless specifically excluded.

d. The printed linework should be clear, crisp, and the loops of the letters used in the text shall not be filled in. There should be no unidentifiable or illegible characters or ink voids or ink cracking after lamination.

e. No ink spots and/or hickies, or extraneous marks (lines from plate scratches, scumming, tinting, wheel marks, oil marks, or ink bleed through), which result during the printing process or lamination process, shall be visible on the final product.

f. The Offeror shall build into the price per card and be responsible for at least three pre-production print trials of the real secure artwork and lamination to demonstrate the production of all the design and security features.

g. PMS ink colors used shall be IR transparent and shall not contain carbon black or any pigments that shall negatively interact with the laser energy. Once press sheets of ink colors/density are approved, Offeror shall maintain that quality standard for all press runs.

h. Laser personalization shall not negatively interact with the offset ink or other security features including but not limited to laser marking following or “spidering” along offset artwork (sometimes called bleeding), out-gassing, bubbling or delamination.

i. Be manufactured to include these security features,

1) Tactile element(s) on the surface of the front and back of the card, excluding the MRZ and barcode zone. The tactile element will be made with a .20-25 µm etched depth lamination plate or equivalent process to include fine lines, microtext, optically dynamic effects, and matte areas, . This feature is excluded from the sample card for evaluation.

2) Optically variable element using color shifting ink with opaque gold to green color pair, showing shift between 45 and 85 degrees of angle between observer and card surface, that is visible in diffuse lighting, on back ReadyLane logo. Contractor Awardee shall allow incorporation of an additive to this ink for covert purposes, which will be disclosed to Contractor’s personnel with need to know.

3) Optically Variable Device (OVD) per artwork in Section J, Attachment N for solicitation. Post award a new secure design will be provided. Note: Other Travel Card OVD designs will be separate.

Artwork for OVD shall come from a DoS-approved manufacturer. This OVD must be embedded in the card stock, so that removal requires unequivocal evidence of tampering. OVD material and manufacturing shall not interfere with RF performance or personalization printing performance otherwise specified herein.

j. Lamination quality of the OVD shall be free of cracking, bubbling, smudges, particulates, and other imperfections. The integrity of the diffractive structures within the OVD shall not be diminished from the lamination process.

k. Invisible element using a material furnished by DoS that functions with testing device provided by or specified by DoS. This material shall be incorporated into one of the card printing steps, using either offset of screen inks. The Government will disclose material supplier to Contractor personnel with need to know. Contractor Awardee shall include costs of reimbursing this supplier, not to exceed two cents per card. This feature, if found acceptable, may require Contractor Awardee to provide rights to Government for exclusive use in perpetuity, obtain COR written approval for personnel needing to know its use, and sign nondisclosure agreements about its use. Element designs will be provided by the Government.

l. Transparent window feature with complex shape(s) that link the front of the card and back of the card or otherwise depicts a multilayer construction. Transparent area shall be laser reactive to allow for personalized features. This feature is excluded from the sample card for evaluation.

C.3.3.3. Card Stock Pre-Printing

a. Each Offeror shall provide preprinting that does not rub off or fade during the life of the Passport Card, nor shall the printing process deposit debris on the personalization printer. Pre-printed card stock pattern, inks, and offered security features, shall not interfere with the ICC and related card components, nor shall it obstruct access to machine-readable information

b. Card Number - each Offeror shall laser engrave at manufacture on the back of each card, a unique and sequential serial number, between 9 and 16 characters and print a 1-Dimensional Code 3 of 9 type barcode alongside according to government provided artwork. This number shall not be related to the electronically written data.

C.3.3.4. ICC Tag Requirements To meet the functional working requirement of the Passport Card within CBP’s operational process at land borders, the card stock shall have embedded ISO/IEC 18000-63 compliant RF capability. The ICC shall meet the following requirements:

1) The card shall comply with ISO/IEC 18000-63:2015.

2) The card ICC data structure shall be as described in Section J, Attachment C: Data Format for Passport Card.

3) The card ICC shall store a unique number from a range supplied by DoS and no further cardholder associated data (Referred to as the EPC number in the GEN 2 specification).

4) The cards shall meet or surpass ISO/IEC 18000-63 performance criteria in a laboratory and operational setting.

5) Each Offeror shall lock the ICC through the Gen 2 “Permalock” command, setting access to 00000000. Permalock prevents the modification or addition of any information after a Passport Card has been manufactured. The Passport Card architecture will be implemented only by Gen 2 ICCs that permit all memory to be permanently write-locked. The manufacturer shall write-lock and Permalock the chip’s memory.

6) Each Offeror shall provide a list (manufacturer and model number) of all GEN 2 and/or ISO 18000-63 certified readers known to interface properly and effectively with the offered embedded RFID.

C.3.3.5. Passport Card Test Stock Each Offeror shall provide the optional Other Travel Card stock that shall meet all requirements specified for the Passport Card (refer to Table C-1). However, security features and artwork will be modified to distinguish Other Travel Card stock from the Passport Card. Details will be provided by the government post-award.

C.3.3.6. Test Stock The Contractor Awardee shall provide Test Stock identical to that provided in Section C.3.3 for continual testing of enhancements and changes to TDIS and the Passport Card Personalization process. Contractor Awardee shall provide the following types of Test Stock:

1) Passport Card Test Stock #1 (blank white): RFID enabled, ready for personalization, delivered to testing location/or print facility. “Test Card” is printed on one side of the card. Used for setting laser parameters, configurations, and testing.

2) Passport Card Test Stock #2: Pre-printed RFID enabled, (includes final artwork and generic OVD) ready for personalization, delivered to testing location/ or print facility. “Test Card” is printed on front and back of card. Used for setting laser parameters, configurations, and testing artwork compatibility.

3) Specimen Card Stock: Pre-printed RFID enabled, Specimen Cards (includes final artwork, embedded OVD) ready for personalization, delivered to personalization facility. “SPECIMEN” is printed on front and back of card. Used for Exemplar/Specimen Card personalization and distribution to law enforcement.

4) Other Travel Cards: Pre-printed RFID enabled, (includes final artwork and generic OVD) ready for personalization, delivered to testing location/ or print facility. “Test Card” is printed on front and back of card. Used for setting laser parameters, configurations, and testing artwork compatibility.

5) Specimen Other Travel Card Stock: Pre-printed RFID enabled, Specimen Cards (includes final artwork, embedded OVD, and all security features) ready for personalization, delivered to personalization facility.