19AQMM26Q0271 SF 1449.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15714177

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19AQMM26Q0271

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

See Block 31c

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

06/18/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Eric R. Modrak

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 771-205-2154

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

07/10/2026 17:00

CODE GAAM_

BUREAU OF GLOBAL ACQUISITIONS (GA)

1200 Wilson Blvd., SA-6B

ATTN: GA

ARLINGTON, VA 22209

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

X SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS): 541519

SIZE STANDARD: $34,000,000

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

X

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE GAAM16. ADMINISTERED BY

Mexico City GA/AM Mexico City Bureau of Global Acquisitions Mexico

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Contact UEI:

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

IPPCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

IPP

Invoices to be uploaded to Invoice Processing Platform at http://www.ipp.gov

CHARLESTON, SC 29415

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

CHECKED

19. ITEM NUMBER 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Line Information

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

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

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

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

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Eric R. Modrak

31c. DATE SIGNED 06/18/2026

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

CGFS // CGFS

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

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

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

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

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

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

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM26Q0271

Contract Number: Title:

Mexican Criminal Courts Telepresence

Date of Solicitation:

06/18/2026

Project ID: WHP.MX.0101 approved by INL Mexico Director on 01/20/2026.

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

2.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Description: INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, LICESNCES PER COMPLETED ATTACHMENT 2 Priced per state and must include all hardware and software as required in Attachment A and detailed in Attachment 2 plus any additional equipment deemed necessary by the contractor and included in their quotation to provide the required solution.

BASE YEAR

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 001

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

2.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Description: IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTALLATION SERVICES PER SITE Priced per state site and will be billable once the Government inspects and accepts the solution confirming that it is fully functional and complies with all SOW requirements.

BASE YEAR

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 002

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R704

PSC Description: SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT:

AUDITING

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

12.0 MO $0.00 $0.00

Description: WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: STATE 1 In accordance with Section 8.4 to be billed monthly in arrears, 12 months for each state site and periods of performance may differ based on when each state is installation is accepted

BASE YEAR

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 003

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R704

PSC Description: SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT:

AUDITING

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

12.0 MO $0.00 $0.00

Description: WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: STATE 2 In accordance with Section 8.4 to be billed monthly in arrears, 12 months for each state site and periods of performance may differ based on when each state is installation is accepted.

BASE YEAR

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Reference Line: PR15714177 - 003

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

2.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Description: TRAVEL, LODGING, & TRANSPORTATION COSTS Travel, lodging, and transportation costs priced per state site. Includes the full amount of travel required by the SOW and in alignment with the contractor's quoted technical approach.

BASE YEAR

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 001

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

1.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance. FFP Direct Reimbursement, no loading applied, in accordance with the contractor's quotation and subject to documentation of payment.

BASE YEAR

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R704

PSC Description: SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT:

AUDITING

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

4.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) Value Added Tax (VAT) for purchases in Mexico in accordance with the contractor's quotation. VAT is priced as FFP as the billed amount shall not exceed the unit price on this CLIN.

However, actual VAT payments under this CLIN remain contingent on the contractor complying with VAT requirements found in the SOW and providing the contractually required documentation. Therefore, actual VAT reimbursements may be less than the unit prices listed on this CLIN.

BASE YEAR

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

2.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, LICESNCES PER COMPLETED ATTACHMENT 2 Priced per state and must include all hardware and software as required in Attachment A and detailed in Attachment 2 plus any additional equipment deemed necessary by the contractor and included in their quotation to provide the required solution.

OPTION YEAR 1

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 001

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option 001

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

2.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTALLATION SERVICES PER SITE Priced per state site and will be billable once the Government inspects and accepts the solution confirming that it is fully functional and complies with all SOW requirements.

OPTION YEAR 1

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 002

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option 002

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R704

PSC Description: SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT:

AUDITING

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

12.0 MO $0.00 $0.00

Description: WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: STATE 3 In accordance with Section 8.4 to be billed monthly in arrears, 12 months for each state site and periods of performance may differ based on when each state is installation is accepted

OPTION YEAR 1

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 003

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option 003

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R704

PSC Description: SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT:

AUDITING

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

12.0 MO $0.00 $0.00

Description: WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: STATE 4 In accordance with Section 8.4 to be billed monthly in arrears, 12 months for each state site and periods of performance may differ based on when each state is installation is accepted.

OPTION YEAR 1

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 003

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option 004

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

2.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: TRAVEL, LODGING, & TRANSPORTATION COSTS Travel, lodging, and transportation costs priced per state site. Includes the full amount of travel required by the SOW and in alignment with the contractor's quoted technical approach.

OPTION YEAR 1

Reference Line: PR15714177 - 001

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option 005

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

1.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance. FFP Direct Reimbursement, no loading applied, in accordance with the contractor's quotation and subject to documentation of payment.

OPTION YEAR 1

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option 006

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: DG10

PSC Description: IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A

SERVICE

Type of Contract Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

1.0 EA $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) Value Added Tax (VAT) for purchases in Mexico in accordance with the contractor's quotation. VAT is priced as FFP as the billed amount shall not exceed the unit price on this CLIN.

However, actual VAT payments under this CLIN remain contingent on the contractor complying with VAT requirements found in the SOW and providing the contractually required documentation. Therefore, actual VAT reimbursements may be less than the unit prices listed on this CLIN.

OPTION YEAR 1

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option 007

INL SBO approval to sub-obligate received via PCN approval on 04/23/26 (ref. Project #E5 pg. 36).

CLIN Funding: Cost:

Base Totals: $0.00 $0.00

Exercised Options Totals: $0.00 $0.00

Unexercised Options Totals: $0.00 $0.00

Base and Options Totals: $0.00 $0.00

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

Pages 1 Attachment 1 26Q0271 FINAL.pdf 06/18/2026 2 Attachment_2_Price_Matrix26Q0271.xlsx 06/18/2026 3 Attachment 3- PPR Information Form (26Q0271).docx 06/18/2026 4 Attachment 4 PPIQ 19AQMM26Q0271.docx 06/18/2026 5 Attachment 5 C-SCRM Questionnaire.xlsx 06/18/2026 6 Attachmnent 6 Self_Attestation_Common_Form_FINAL_508c.pdf 06/18/2026 7 Attachment A 26Q0271.pdf 06/18/2026

Clause Title Fill-ins

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

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017)

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain

Federal Transactions (Sept 2024)

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Clause Title Fill-ins

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation (Jan 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management - REGISTRATION (DEVIATION JAN

2026)

B.1 - General Description

The contractor shall perform the effort required under this commerical definitive contract on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis. The work shall be performed in accordance with the contract.

B.2 - Supplies & Services Required

The Government will provide points of contact at the relevant border state Government of Mexico (GOM) entities.

Firm-Fixed Price rates provided by the contractor shall be fully loaded and inclusive of all costs for which the contractor expects compensation. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, material, supplies, logistical support, and services (except as may be expressly set forth in this contract as furnished by the Government) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of work as described in Section C. Statement of Work and the contractor's own technical proposal. Any and all necessary travel costs for which the contract expects compensation shall be included in the firm-fixed price rate.

The contractor must separately price VAT and DBA insurance (if applicable) in accordance with the SOW and Schedule.

B.3 - Type of Contract

This solicitation and subsequent award will be for a purchase order and will follow FAR Part 12- Acquisition of Commercial Items utilizing policies and procedures from FAR 12.201

The government intends to award a single purchase order under NAICS code 541519.

B.4 - Pricing

The contractor shall provide fully loaded firm-fixed price rates for the complete scope of work as required in the Statement of Work.

CLIN X001: Hardware Infrastructure/ Software/Licenses: This will be priced per state and must include all hardware and software as required in Attachment 1 plus any additional equipment

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CLIN X002: Implementation and Installation Services: This will be priced per state and will be billable once the Government inspects and accepts the solution confirming that it is fully functional and complies with all SOW requirements.

CLIN X003 and CLIN X004: Warranty and Technical Support: In accordance with Section 8.4 to be billed monthly in arrears, 12 months for each state and periods of performance may differ based on when each state is completed

CLIN X005: Travel, lodging, and transportation costs should consider the full amount of travel required by the SOW and align with the contractor's technical approach to as described in the quotation.

CLIN X006 and CLIN X007: DBA Insurance and VAT are seperately priced and will be treated as direct reimbursements. VAT reimbursements are subject to providing the required documentation as described in Section 13.

NOTE: The scope of this contract includes a total of four (4) state implementations, with two (2) in the base year. Option Year 1 quantities envision a total of two (2) states with two (2) corresponding implementations. The government reserves the right to partially exericse OY1 for only one (1) state with one (1) corresponding implementation, if determined to be in the Government's best interest.

C.1 - Statement of Work

See Attachment 1. Attachment A containts the required hardware and software for each state.

C.2 - Value Added Tax (VAT) in Mexico and Reimbursement Requirements

VAT RECLAMATION

Value Added Tax (VAT) is 16% or the one stated in the Value Added Mexican Law Tax (VAT:

https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LIVA.pdf), for payments associated with the in-country purchases of goods, materials or services required to perform this contract.

The contractor shall follow the invoicing procedures established by INL to allow the U.S.

Embassy Mexico to reclaim the IVA/VAT taxes charged. VAT, or “IVA” as it is known in Mexico, shall be itemized in all invoices. In order for the contractor to claim VAT on its invoices, the Contractor is required to obtain an invoice, “Factura”, from a Mexican Company that complies with all the requirements of Article 29 A of the Mexican Fiscal Code or obtain a VAT Registration Identification Number from the Secretaria de Hacienda y Crédito Público to emit its own facturas.

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The contractor shall provide the necessary invoicing requirements to enable the USG to obtain reimbursement for VAT. This reimbursement benefit is extended only to the U.S. Government

– not the Contractor – as a diplomatic privilege. The following/current Factura´s requirements are outlined in the paragraphs below.

All Facturas, the Contractor delivers to the U.S. Government shall be in accordance with VAT Mexican Tax regulations:

(VAT: http://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/ref/liva.htm) and Mexican Fiscal Code (MFC: http://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/ref/cff.htm).

The Contractor’s failure to follow these procedures shall result in the U.S. Government’s inability to secure tax reimbursement on this contract, resulting in VAT payment in the Invoice being denied to the contractor. Facturas for the in-country purchases described above shall include only charges authorized in this contract. Such Facturas shall list separately or collectively the pre-tax price of any supplies or services provided in country.

As it is required by local authorities, the Contractor shall impose the appropriate tax rate against the pre-tax total of the purchases represented on the Factura. The Contractor shall submit the invoices associated with such purchases as supporting documentation for its in-country payment request. The USG shall only compensate the Contractor for the tax amount provided on such Facturas and in any case VAT reimburse won’t exceed the amount authorized in the contract for this purpose.

VAT on items such as contractor personnel housing, personal vehicles, utilities, phone charges, per diem, etc. are excluded from reimbursement.

All Facturas shall be addressed to “Embajada de los Estados Unidos de Norteamerica” as stated in the below requirements.

The contractor´s Factura shall provide at least the following in accordance with Article 29 A of the Fiscal Mexican Code:

• Issuer’s name and address

• Issuer’s Federal Tax Registry Number (RFC) (aka Certificate of Fiscal Identification)

• Photo image of Federal Tax Registry card (aka Certificate of Fiscal Identification) on the invoice

• Invoice number and complete transaction date (month, day, and year). Also needed is the date and place of issue (Lugar y fecha de expedición). The two dates shall be the same.

• Required legal wording that addresses the illegal reproduction of the document. The printing company information shall annex the date of printing and official authorization number

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• Customer ´s Name: “Embajada de Estados Unidos de Norteamérica”

• U.S. Embassy R.F.C. Number: EEU930201289

• U.S Embassy Address: PASEO DE LA REFORMA No. 305 COL. CUAUHTEMOC, CIUDAD DE MEXICO C.P. 06500.

• Régimen: Personas Morales con Fines no Lucrativos

• Quantity and description of acquired services or merchandise

• If applicable, the number and date of customs import documents associated with all sales of imported merchandise

• Invoice(s) received in Mexican pesos shall also include, in the legend, the date and exchange rate used when the invoice was emitted by the Mexican company. The exchange rate noted on the Mexican company’s invoice will be used to reimburse VAT to contractors.

• Invoice shall say “FACTURA.” All digital invoices (“FACTURAS”) shall be presented to the Embassy/ Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

• The tax-relief invoice shall be written in English and Spanish versions.

• Invoice shall have a valid digital seal.

• Invoices must be provided in CFDI (.XML) and pdf format.

The requirements above apply to all supplies and services purchased in Mexico that are provided to the USG as part of this contract. All IVA/VAT documentation shall be submitted to the COR for approval and submission to Hacienda at the time of the invoice request for payment. All electronic invoices should be submitted via IPP.

The Contractor must also obtain and submit the “Complemento de Pago” in each factura as the primary proof of payment. According to the Fiscal Mexican Regulation, all vendors shall issue this Complement of Invoice Payment after receiving their pay from their facturas labeled as “Pago en parcialidades”.

this link containts additional information:

https://wwwmatnp.sat.gob.mx/consultas/92764/comprobante-de-recepcion-de-pagos

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C.3 - Performance Metrics--Contractor Evaluation (CPAR)

The awarded contract will be closely monitored by the CO, COR(s)/ACOR(s) and GTM(s) throughout the entire period of performance and will be reported on at a minimum one time annually at the conclusion of the base year/each option year period.

The evaluation will be submitted via CPARS, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The information used to derive the evaluation will be considered in determining if an option year will be exercised. The performance metrics, by which the Contractor Company will be evaluated, including the Contractor Company’s adherence to SOW requirements, are the evaluation areas described in CPARS.

E.1 - Inspection and Acceptance of Services and Deliverables

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (or the ACOR in the COR’s absence) shall make inspection and acceptance of the services to be provided hereunder. GTMs cannot accept services, but can advise the COR appropriately. The Government has the right to inspect and approve all services called for in orders issued under the contract.

If the Contractor fails to perform the required services at an acceptable level as determined by the COR, either from a performance or professionalism standpoint, the Government reserves the right to request reperformance pursuant to 52.212-4(a), place no additional orders and/or terminate the contract. The COR will also inspect required deliverables for compliance with SOW requirements and quality standards (see E.3).

E.2 - The Role of Government Personnel and Responsibility for Contract Administration

*Contracting Officer (CO): The CO has the overall responsibility for administering this contract. He or she alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to: amend, modify, or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and delivery schedules; make final decisions on disputed deductions from contract payments for non-performance or unsatisfactory performance; terminate the contract for convenience or default; and issue final decisions regarding contract questions or matters under dispute.

Additionally, he or she may delegate certain other respons ibilities to authorized representatives.

*Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR is the primary individual assigned to monitor and evaluate the contractor's performance. The COR is responsible for promptly notifying the Contracting Officer in writing of any noncompliance or deviation in performance or failure to make progress; knowing and understanding the terms and conditions of the contract; knowing the scope and limitations of their authority; using good judgment, skill and reasonable care in the exercise of authority; protecting privileged and sen sitive procurement information. If questions arise which are not clearly answered in the contract or if disputes with the Contractor occ ur, prepare a written report to the Contracting Officer setting forth the problem(s) encountered. The COR will be responsible for techni cal direction, reviewing and approving contractor work plans, assessing contractor progress against work plans, receipt

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*Government Technical Monitor (GTM):Government Technical Monitor (GTM):

The GTM will assist the COR in discharging responsibilities in monitoring and evaluating the contractor's performance.The responsibilities of the GTM may include: monitoring and inspecting the Contractor's progress and perfo rmance; evaluating contractor performance with the terms and conditions of this contract; acting as the Government's representative at the work site; advising the COR and CO of nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance; preparing receiving reports; and advising the COR and CO of any factors which may cause delay in work performance.

E.3 - Quality Standards

All services performed under this contract shall be of the highest quality standards consistent with best industry practices to assure timely provision of services, optimum Department of State customer satisfaction, and adequate protection of Government assets.

F.1 - Period of Performance

Contract award will be for a one-year base period and an additional one-year option period.

Tentative dates are as follows and will be updated based on actual award date:

Base Year: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 (on or about) Option Year 1: September 1, 2027 through Auguts 31, 2028 (on or about)

F.2 - Place of Performance

Performance not occuring in the Contractor's facilities will occur in Government of Mexico courtroom and prison facilities in Mexican northern border states (i.e. Baja California Norte, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, or Tamaulipas). Two actual states for the base year will be specified at the time of award. Two additional states for the option year will be specified if/when the option is exercised.

652.239-800 - Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Requirements (AUG 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause:

Covered article - The term "covered article" includes-

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(1) "Information and Communications technology" which is an industry term for information technology that is involved in integrating telecommunications (e.g., telephone lines and wireless signals) and computers to enable users to access, store, manipulate, transmit, and receive digital information. This includes software, software as a service, digital and data services, and hardware components that support information creation, storage, transfer, and management, like computers and smartphones.

(2) "Telecommunications Equipment", which means equipment, other than customer premises equipment, used by a carrier to provide telecommunications services, and includes software integral to such equipment (including upgrades).

(3) "Telecommunications Service", which means the offering of telecommunications for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used.

(4) “Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk”, which means the risk that a person may sabotage, maliciously introduce unwanted function, extract data, or otherwise manipulate the design, integrity, manufacturing, production, distribution, installation, operation, maintenance, disposition, or retirement of covered articles to surveil, deny, disrupt, or otherwise manipulate the function, use, or operation of the covered articles or information stored or transmitted on the covered articles.

(5) “Incident,” which means, per the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, “an occurrence that (A) actually or imminently jeopardizes, without lawful authority, the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of information or an information system; or (B) constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violation of law, security policies, security procedures, or acceptable use policies.”

(6) "Vulnerability,” means any weakness in an information system, system security procedures, internal controls, or implementation that could be exploited or triggered by a threat source.

(b) Contractor Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Responsibilities. The Contractor must regularly identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate cybersecurity supply chain risks when providing covered articles or services to the Government. The Contractor shall maintain artifacts (i.e., any byproduct of hardware or software development that helps describe the architecture, design, and function of that hardware or software) that document its compliance with this paragraph and shall provide these artifacts to the Government within 48 hours of request, which may be redacted to remove sensitive proprietary information.

(c) Supporting Government Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Assessments. No more than an estimated once per year, the Contractor must provide any requested information related to its supply chain within 10 business days except information that is protected by a non-disclosure agreement with its customers (e.g., another federal agency).

(d) Novation Agreement Notice. FAR 42.1203 require Government approval of novation agreements. For proposed novation agreements for this contract, the Contractor shall provide any information requested by the Government regarding the proposed successor’s identity and information regarding its supply chain.

(e) Notification procedures for cybersecurity supply chain incidents. When an incident occurs, the Contractor must contact the CO or their designee within 72 hours of the incident.

(f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments in support of this contract.

(g) Attestation following Major Version Change. For software provided under the contract that required an approved Secure Software Development Attestation Form, the responses on this form apply to the software’s

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652.242-70 - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name and position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR is Josue Calva. The GTM is Alejandro Martinez.

INV-IPP - ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO IMPLEMENT

USAGE OF THE INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP).

(a) Definitions. As used in these instructions

(1)”Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Payment documentation and process” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of these instructions, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov. Assistance with the IPP application can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866)973-3131. The Contractor shall ensure that its supporting documentation conforms to IPP requirements. IPP accommodates up to 25 supporting attachments per invoice, individual attachment file size may not exceed ten megabytes (10mb). If the Contractor assesses that their supporting documentation will not reasonably conform to IPP requirements, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer to explore possible alternatives. In addition, the IPP only allows certain characters to be used as the invoice number. The invoice number shall conform to the IPP convention and the attachments (if used) shall match exactly the invoice number allowed. The allowed characters in the IPP are “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789-_”

(c) If the Contractor wishes to be paid via a foreign bank account, the contractor must properly fill out form GFS-FO-CLM-089 and attach it to each invoice in the IPP where payment to a foreign bank account is requested. The form can obtained by e-mailing CGFSIPPITSForm@state.gov.

(d) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

(e) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

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G.1 - Technical Direction

Guidance and specific direction in carrying out the contract requirements will be provided by the COR, ACOR (to be identified when the contract is awarded), or GTM on an ongoing basis. Contractor personnel will be expected to carry out contractual instructions received from the COR, ACOR, or GTM in a professional and timely manner. The contractor shall not take direction from anyone who is not the Contracting Officer, or appropriately designated as COR, ACOR, or GTM. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to modify the terms and conditions of the contract. If an individual provides technical direction that, in the contractor's view, does not conform with contract requirements, the contractor must defer action and refer the matter to the Contracting Officer.

G.2 - Non-Payment for Unauthorized Work

No services shall be provided by the contractor unless they are already authorized and funded via the contract issued by a DOS Contracting Officer prior to services being rendered.

The U.S. government shall not be obligated to pay the contractor any amount in excess of the total contract funded amount.The contractor shall not perform any service(s) outside the period of performance of the contract unless a written modification is issued by a DOS Contracting Officer prior to services rendered.

No payments will be made for unauthorized services or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified in Section B, “Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs” or Section C, “Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work” (if applicable). This includes any services performed by the contractor of their own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed DOS Contracting Officer. Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to modify the contract or change the specifications, terms, and/or conditions of this contract.

Failure to adhere to clause will result in non-payment for unauthorized services.

H.1 - Standards of Conduct

The Contractor shall ensure that personnel assigned to this contract observe the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, and that employees performing functions outside the United States observe the requirements of the local law and applicable US mission regulations, including but not limited to instructions or policies governing outside employment, commercial activities, currency exchange, and travel restrictions. The contractor is also responsible for complying with the requirements of the Mexican government entity/facility where services are being performed.

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The Contractor is responsible for recruiting and hiring only those personnel who can maintain the standards of conduct required under this contract. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee conduct and integrity and shall be held fully accountable for the conduct of its employees and its subcontractor’s employees.

If the Contracting Officer determines that continued performance under this contract by any Contractor or subcontractor personnel is contrary to the public interest, the Contractor shall remove the employee from all work under this contract. Additionally, the Contractor shall adhere to the prohibition of specific activities including any unauthorized involvement in trafficking of person, unauthorized frequenting locations known to be involved with prostitution or trafficking persons, any involvement with the soliciting of persons for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts and any participation in sexual activity in exchange for any monetary or nonmonetary form of consideration asdescribed in FAR 52.222-50.

H.2 - Contractor Self-Identification

All contractor personnel under this contract working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties (i.e. Government of Mexico personnel) are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public, of Mexican government personnel or Congress that they are United States Government officials. Contractor personnel must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by them are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. This direction shall be adhered to unless otherwise waived, in writing, by the cognizant Contracting Officer.

At no time will any contractor utilize letterhead for any correspondence between the contractor and any other entity depicting or intimating that the Contractor is a member/employee of the U.S. Government, either as an individual or as a company/corporation.

Example: Using the Department of State Seal (or any other Government's agency seal) in their letterhead.

H.3 - Removal from Duty

The Government may direct that a contractor employee be removed immediately from performance under the contract should it be determined that the person is unfit for the job. A determination of unfitness may be made from, but not limited to, incidents involving the most immediate identifiable types of misconduct or delinquency as set forth below:

*Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation or destruction of any official documents or records, or concealment of material facts by willful omissions from other documents or records;

*Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words or actions, or fighting. Also participation in disruptive activities which interfere with the

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*Theft, vandalism, or any other criminal actions;

*Selling, consuming or being under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances which product similar effects;

*Improper use of communications equipment or government property;

*Violations of security procedures or regulations;

*Unacceptable performance

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of conduct and integrity. The Contracting Officer, acting on the advice of the COR, will make all determinations regarding the removal of any employee from performance under the contract.

H.4 - Safeguarding of Information

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use of and become the exclusive property of the U.S.

Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, e-mail, recording, broadcast, speech, television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

52.203-13 - Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"Agent" means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent Contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

"Full cooperation"--

(1) Means disclosure to the Government of the information sufficient for law enforcement to identify the nature and extent of the offense and the individuals responsible for the conduct. It includes providing timely and complete response to Government auditors' and investigators' request for documents and access to employees with information;

(2) Does not foreclose any Contractor rights arising in law, the FAR, or the terms of the contract. It does not require--

(i) A Contractor to waive its attorney-client privilege or the protections afforded by the attorney work product doctrine; or

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(ii) Any officer, director, owner, or employee of the Contractor, including a sole proprietor, to waive his or her attorney client privilege or Fifth Amendment rights; and

(3) Does not restrict a Contractor from--

(i) Conducting an internal investigation; or

(ii) Defending a proceeding or dispute arising under the contract or related to a potential or disclosed violation.

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

"Subcontract" means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.

"Subcontractor" means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnished supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

"United States," means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Code of business ethics and conduct. (1) Within 30 days after contract award, unless the Contracting Officer establishes a longer time period, the Contractor shall--

(i) Have a written code of business ethics and conduct; and

(ii) Make a copy of the code available to each employee engaged in performance of the contract.

(2) The Contractor shall--

(i) Exercise due diligence to prevent and detect criminal conduct; and

(ii) Otherwise promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law.

(3) (i) The Contractor shall timely disclose, in writing, to the agency Office of the Inspector General (OIG), with a copy to the Contracting Officer, whenever, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of this contract or any subcontract thereunder, the Contractor has credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has committed--

(A) A violation of Federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity violations found in Title 18 of the United States Code; or

(B) A violation of the civil False Claims Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3729-3733).

(ii) The Government, to the extent permitted by law and regulation, will safeguard and treat information obtained pursuant to the Contractor's disclosure as confidential where the information has been marked "confidential" or "proprietary" by the company. To the extent permitted by law and regulation, such information will not be released by the Government to the public pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request, 5 U.S.C. Section 552, without prior notification to the Contractor. The Government may transfer documents provided by the Contractor to any department or agency within the Executive Branch if the information relates to matters within the organization's jurisdiction.

(iii) If the violation relates to an order against a Governmentwide acquisition contract, a multi-agency contract, a multiple-award schedule contract such as the Federal Supply Schedule, or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, the Contractor shall notify the OIG of the ordering agency and the IG of the agency responsible for the basic contract.

(c) Business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system. This paragraph (c) does not apply if the Contractor has represented itself as a small business concern pursuant to the award of this contract or if this contract is for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service as defined at FAR 2.101. The Contractor shall establish the following within 90 days after contract award, unless the Contracting Officer establishes a longer time period:

(1) An ongoing business ethics awareness and compliance program.

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(i) This program shall include reasonable steps to communicate periodically and in a practical manner the Contractor's standards and procedures and other aspects of the Contractor's business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system, by conducting effective training programs and otherwise disseminating information appropriate to an individual's respective roles and responsibilities.

(ii) The training conducted under this program shall be provided to the Contractor's principals and employees, and as appropriate, the Contractor's agents and subcontractors.

(2) An internal control system.

(i) The Contractor's internal control system shall--

(A) Establish standards and procedures to facilitate timely discovery of improper conduct in connection with Government contracts;

and

(B) Ensure corrective measures are promptly instituted and carried out.

(ii) At a minimum, the Contractor's internal control system shall provide for the following:

(A) Assignment of responsibility at a sufficiently high level and adequate resources to ensure effectiveness of the business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system.

(B) Reasonable efforts not to include an individual as a principal, whom due diligence would have exposed as having engaged in conduct that is in conflict with the Contractor's code of business ethics and conduct.

(C) Periodic reviews of company business practices, procedures, policies, and internal controls for compliance with the Contractor's code of business ethics and conduct and the special requirements of Government contracting, including--

(1) Monitoring and auditing to detect criminal conduct;

(2) Periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system, especially if criminal conduct has been detected; and

(3) Periodic assessment of the risk of criminal conduct, with appropriate steps to design, implement, or modify the business ethics awareness and compliance program and the internal control system as necessary to reduce the risk of criminal conduct identified through this process.

(D) An internal reporting mechanism, such as a hotline, which allows for anonymity or confidentiality, by which employees may report suspected instances of improper conduct, and instructions that…