RFQ 19BR2525Q0048 - BPA Setup - Outdoor furnitures for residences.pdf

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Acquisition of outdoor furnitures for the residences of the U.S. Embassy Brasilia

Request for Quotations No. 19BR2525Q0048

TABLES OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION 2 - CLAUSES FOR BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS, 17 & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15327220

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19BR2525Q0048

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

May 29, 2025

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

(61) 3312-7558

a. NAME

PAULO FIGUEIRA

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls) (61) 3312-7201

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

June 30, 2025 - 12PM

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICT

ED OR

SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

AMERICAN EMBASSY BRASILIA

AVENIDA DAS NACOES QUADRA 801 LOTE 03 ATTN:

GSO/PROCUREMENT

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

BRASILIA DF, 70403900

BRAZIL

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINAT-TION UNLESS BLOCK

IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT

IS A

RATED ORDER

UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 15. DELIVER TO

19BR2525Q0048, BRASI

AVENIDA DAS NACOES QUADRA 801 LOTE

ATTN: GSO

BRASILIA DF, 70403900

BRAZIL

Same as block #9

17a.CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

AMERICAN EMBASSY BRASILIA

AVENIDA DAS NACOES, LOTE 3

ATTN: FMO

BRASILIA, 70403900

BRAZIL

CODE

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

No. 0001 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the acquisition of outdoor furnitures for residences and apartments.

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

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON

ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ 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 CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

Continuation of SF 1449, BPA 19BR2525Q0048

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES / SERVICES

STATEMENT OF WORK

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR RESIDENCES

A – SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide and deliver outdoor patio furniture sets composed of high-quality materials. All items must have aluminum structures with water-resistant and UV-resistant sling screens.

B – DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS

Apartment Furniture Kit Each kit must include:

Description Descrição Qty 2 Seat sofa

• Width: 108 cm

• Depth: 58 cm

• Height: 45 cm

Sofá de 2 lugares (108x58x45) 1

Armchair (45x60x58)

• Height: 45 cm,

• Width: 60 cm,

• Depth: 58 cm

Poltrona (45x60x58) 2

Round Table

• Height: 75 cm

• Diameter: 80 cm

Mesa redonda (75x80) 1

Lounge Chair (1,20m x 68cm ) with Ottoman (50x68)

Espreguiçadeira (1,20m x 68cm ) com puff (50x68) 1

Residential Furniture Kit

Description Descrição Qty 2 Seat sofa

• Width: 108 cm

• Depth: 58 cm

• Height: 45 cm

Sofá de 2 lugares (108x58x45) 1

Armchair Poltrona 2

Coffee table

• Height: 39 cm

• Width: 100 cm

• Depth: 53 cm

Mesa de centro 1

Round Table with umbrella role

• Height: 75 cm

• Diameter: 125 cm

Mesa redonda com orifício para guarda-sol 1

Chairs Cadeiras 4 Lounge Chair Espreguiçadeira 2 End Table

• Height: 45 cm

• Diameter: 30 cm

Mesa lateral (45x30) 1

Umbrella for round table

• Height: 230 cm

• Canopy Diameter: 270 cm

Guarda-sol para mesa redonda (230x270) 1

C – MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Structure: Powder-coated aluminum, color: Brown

• Sling Screen: Durable synthetic fabric, colors: Beige/Brown

• Umbrella: Articulated aluminum frame with beige/brown polyester cover and a base included

D – DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Qty (Kits) 2025 27

Apartment 16 Residence 27

2026 43 Apartment 27 Residence 43

2027 35 Apartment 17 Residence 35

Grand Total 43

Estimated Number of apartments per month

2025 2026 2027

January - 1 -

February - - -

March - 4 1

April - - -

May - 2 1

June 6 3 4

July 3 6 6

August 4 4 1

September 1 - 1

October 1 2 2

November 1 1 1

December - 4 -

Estimated Number of houses per month

2025 2026 2027

January - 2 1

February - - -

March - - -

April - 2 1

May - 3 6

June 4 8 7

July 14 13 5

August 2 7 5

September 4 4 5

October - 1 2

November 1 1 1

December 2 2 2

All deliveries must be coordinated with the U.S. Embassy prior to shipment.

E – PAYMENT TERMS

• Payment will be made within 30 days after full delivery and acceptance of goods.

• The invoice must reflect the accurate quantities delivered.

• A late delivery fee of 1% per day (applied to the contract value) may be deducted from the final payment if delays occur without justification.

Description 2 Seat sofa (108x58x45)

Armchair (45x60x58)

Round Table

Lounge chair with puff

Coffee table

Round Table with umbrella role

Chairs

Lounge Chair

End Table (45x30)

Umbrella for round table (230x270)

SECTION 2 - CLAUSES FOR BLANKET PURCHASE

AGREEMENTS

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS –

ALTERNATE (NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27B)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4

NONE

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_40 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3801&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_4

__(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

(4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

__(5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__(6) [Reserved].

__(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of

Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__(10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__(ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

__(12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__(13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__(14) [Reserved].

__(15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__(16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__(17) [Reserved] __(18)

(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__(19) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_6 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section4655&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_17 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section4712&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-3#FAR_3_900 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_10 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_28 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_6 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_9 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section2313&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_3 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637a&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_6

(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__(20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__(21)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__(iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__(v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of 52.219-9.

__(22)

(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__(23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__(24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__(25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__(26)

(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__(27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__(28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__(29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__(30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__(31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

__(32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024).

__(33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__(34)

(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__(ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__(35)

(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__(ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_16 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_32 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section644&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_33 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_35 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_35

__(36)

(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__(ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__(37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__(38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

(39)

(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__(40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__(41)

(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__(42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__(43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__(44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__(45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

(46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

__(47)

(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__(48)

(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__(49)

(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109- 169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__(ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__(iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

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__(iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

__(56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

(57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__(58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__(59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__(61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__(62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__(64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__(65)

(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_5 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section2501&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3301&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_8 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13513 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_229_12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_29 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3805&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_30 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3805&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_33 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3332&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_34 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_239_1 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552a&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_240_1 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section3901&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_242_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section55305&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section55305&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_41

__(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

__(8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__(10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_42 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_43 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_44 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section206&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_51 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_53 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_55 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_62 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_69 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/49/40118 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-2#FAR_2_101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_215_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_Subpart_4_7

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)

(A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222- 40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L.

118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This purchase order or BPA incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_53 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_54 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_55 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_62 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_224_3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_224_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_40 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3801&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_240_1 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section3901&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section55305&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.204-12 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(JAN 2025)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN

CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN –

REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (JUN 2020)

52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.232-24 PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS

(JUNE 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.233-1 DISPUTES ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2025)

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE IS PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) CLAUSES (48 CFR

CHAPTER 6):

DOSAR TITLE AND DATE

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)

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

(FEB 2015)

652-242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT, AND ARE APPLICABLE

FOR ORDERS FOR SERVICES:

CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government e-mail.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1) Use an e-mail signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever Contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

(End of clause)

H-048 - Certification Regarding Compliance with Applicable U.S. Federal Anti- Discrimination Law (Required under EO 14173, January 2025)

None of the funds solicited, awarded, or modified under this contract may be used for any initiatives or programs, or any activities that do not comply with Executive Order 14173 titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

By signing and submitting its response to the solicitation, or by signing the contract award or modification, the Contractor certifies the following:

1) ☐ Its compliance in all respects with all applicable U.S. Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code, and

2) ☐ It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable U.S. Federal anti-discrimination laws.

52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 3 years provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 03 years.

(End of clause)

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27A).

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. Summary of instructions. Each quotation must consist of the following:

A.1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 17 and 30 as appropriate).

A.2. Information demonstrating the quoter’s ability to perform, including:

(1) Name of a Project Manager (or other liaison to the Embassy/Consulate) who understands written and spoken English;

(2) Evidence that the quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Brazil or plans to establish an office within 30 days of contract award.

(3) The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number.

(4) List of clients, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references;

(5) Evidence that the quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;

(6) Evidence that the quoter has all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2).

(7) Description of vehicles to be used for the transport of shipments.

(8) Description of warehouse including safety features where shipments may be stored.

(9) Provide a written quality assurance plan describing steps the company will take to ensure the quality of service required by the contract is provided.

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

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. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOLICITATION

PROVISION(S) IS/ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2024)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

(AUG 2020)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(AUG 2020)

52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (SEP 2023)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(APR 1991)

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR PROVISION(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN.

(a) The Department of State’s Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting office for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/GA/) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/GA Advocate for Competition, at AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.

(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov.

(b) The Department of State’s Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition.

The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman. For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1696 or write to:

Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/GA), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.

(End of provision) mailto:AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov mailto:cat@state.gov

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government intends to award Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) (BPA) resulting from this solicitation.

Specifically, the following will be reviewed:

Technical Acceptability

Technical acceptability will include a review of past performance and experience as defined in Section 3, along with any technical information provided by the quoter with its quotation.

Responsibility Determination

Responsibility will be determined by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including:

* adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;

* ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

* satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

* necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them;

* necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and

* be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021).

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror…