19ES6026Q0038-RFQ-Social Media Influencers.pdf

SECTION I - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19ES6026Q0038

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The contracted company will design and implement a 12 month strategic influencer engagement campaign to strengthen economic ties between the United States and El Salvador by increasing awareness of U.S. investment opportunities, promoting bilateral economic cooperation, and supporting

U.S. commercial interests in the country. The contractor shall recruit and manage digital influencers to develop Embassy approved content across multiple platforms highlighting the United States as El

Salvador’s preferred economic partner, and will coordinate all logistics for influencer participation in the Foreign Commercial Service fair, including travel arrangements. Deliverables include comprehensive content packages for each platform, daily story coverage during the fair, monitoring and analytics following publication, and a full performance report at the conclusion of the campaign, all executed within the contract period and subject to Embassy approval and funding availability.

II. PRICING

Category Description

Influencer Recruitment and Management

Identification, contracting, coordination, and oversight of digital influencers for all campaign activities.

Content Creation and Production

Development and production of Embassy-approved content across multiple platforms, including reels, TikTok videos, carousels, static posts, and stories.

FCS Fair Participation Support

Logistics coordination for influencer participation in the Foreign Commercial Service fair, including travel arrangements and creation of content packages.

Monitoring and Analytics

Tracking and analysis of content performance after publication, including campaign monitoring and analytics reporting.

Final Campaign Reporting

Delivery of a comprehensive final performance report summarizing campaign insights, outcomes, and impact.

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER l 9ES6026Q0038

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

II. DELIVERY LOCATION AND TIME

A. The Contractor shall deliver all ordered items to American Embassy San Salvador. The address is:

American Embassy San Salvador Final Blvd. Santa Elena Urbanizaci6n Santa Elena, Antigua Cuscatlan, La Libertad

B. The Contractor shall deliver all items not later than 30 days after date of contract award or as required by the requesting office.

C. Any Contractor personnel involved with the delivery of the items shall comply with standard U.S.

Embassy regulations for receiving supplies. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be responsible for instructing contractor personnel at the time deliveries are made. Prior notice of at least 48 hours will be required.

II. PRICING

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

52.212-4

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:

(1) 52.203-6. Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate / (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.)

_X_ (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 FAR3.90Qfa).

_X (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).

_X (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).

_X(ll)

(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) of52.204-30.

_X (12) 52.209-6. Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debaiment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 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 otfer) (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 1 (Mar 2020) of52.219-6.

_(19)

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

(ii) Alternate 1 (Mar 2020) of 52,219-7.

(20) 52.219-8. Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637fd)(2) and (3)).

_(21)

(i) 52.219-9. Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate 1 (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 (Jan 2025) 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. Postaward Small Business Program Representation (Jan 2025) (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. 644fr)).

(30) 52.219-33. Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637fa~)fl7)).

_ (31) 52.222-3. Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.0.11755).

(32) 52.222-19. Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)( E.O. 13126).

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

_(34)

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

_ (ii) Alternate 1 (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.

_(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).

_X(39) n't 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_(ii) Alternate I (Mar 20151 of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( 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 1 (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 Hydro fluorocarbons (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.).

_X (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. 76711).

(47)

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

(ii) Alternate 1 (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

_{48)

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

(ii) Alternate 1 (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 11 (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

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

_ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of52.225-3.

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

_X (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).

_X (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).

_X (57) 52.232-29. Temis for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505. 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X (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).

_X (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').

_X (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 fApr 20031 of 52.247-64.

_ (iii) Alternate 11 (Nov 202 i) of52.247-64.

(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).

(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. 40118fg)).

(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 4J, 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)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to How 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 Sei-vices 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 (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637tdV2~l 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(3) 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.0.11246).

(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).

(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 (Jan 2025) ( 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)

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (FEB

2021)

(a) Defmitions. As used in this clause—

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

United Slates person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means-

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c)

(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying. In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/wl4.

(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall-

(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and

(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)( 1) of this clause.

(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio.

If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identity and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.

(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7).

Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C.

5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—

(1) Included in the contract price; nor

(2) Reimbursed.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

(End of clause)

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. 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 REGULATIONS (FAR) CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)52.203-17

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

COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(AUG 2020)

52.204-18

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-25

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

CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2025)52.222-19

INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.225-14

WORKERS’COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASEACT) (JUL2014)52.228-3

TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)52.229-6

UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)52.232-39

PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

(MAR 2023)

52.232-40

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN

2025)

52.244-6

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from June 23, 2025, through June 23, 2026.

(a)

All delivery orders or tsk orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(b)

A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when - (l)lf sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2)lf sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or (3)If sent electronically, the Government either-

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(c)

Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(d)

(End of clause)

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

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 email.

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

Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g.

“John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

1)

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

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

3)

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

(End of clause)

4)

652.215-70 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS

(a) With respect to matters related to this contract or a subcontract hereunder, the Department of State Office of the Inspector General, or an authorized representative, shall have upon request:

(1) Complete, prompt, and free access to all Contractor and Subcontractor files (in any format), documents, records, data, premises, and employees, except as limited by law; and

(2) The right to interview any current Contractor and Subcontractor personnel, individually and directly, with respect to such matters,

(b) This clause may not be construed to require the contractor or any subcontractor to create or maintain any record that the contractor or subcontractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(c) The Contractor shall insert a clause containing alt the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (cT in all subcontracts under this contract other than acquisitions described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.209(b)(1).

(End of clause)

EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS WITHIN THE UNITED652.229-70

STATES (JUL 1988)

This is to certify that the item(s) covered by this contract is/are for export solely for the use of the U.S. Foreign Service Post identified in the contract schedule.

The Contractor shall use a photocopy of this contract as evidence of intent to export. Final proof of exportation may be obtained from the agent handling the shipment. Such proof shall be accepted in lieu of payment of excise tax.

(End of clause)

PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE)652.232-70

(AUG 1999)

(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed-price stated in this contract.

(b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit invoices in an original and 1 copy to the office identified in Block 18b of the SF-1449. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).

(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:

(End of clause)

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AUG 19991652.242-70

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or 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.

(a) The COR for this contract is the Fliiman Resources Specialist

(End of clause)

652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contractor warrants the following:

(1) That is has obtained authorization to operate and do business in the country or countries in which this contract will be performed;

(2) That is has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and,

(3) That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the perfomiance of this contract.

(b) If the party actually performing the work will be a subcontractor or joint venture partner, then such subcontractor or joint venture partner agrees to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause.

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

Any notice or request relating to this contract given by either paity to the other shall be in writing. Said notice or request shall be mailed or delivered by hand to the other party at the address provided in the schedule of the contract. All modifications to the contract must be made in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (SEP 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (SEE SF-I449, BLOCK 27A)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. Summary oF Instructions. Each offer must consist of the following:

A.1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out.

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

Company brochure, Technical proposal, Client list, financial statement

Name of a Project Manager (who understands written and spoken English)

(2) Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing; in El Salvador 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 UEl number.

List of clients over the past 3 years, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in El Salvador then the offeror shall provide its international experience. Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client’s contact person. In addition, the client’s contact person may be asked to comment on the offeror’s:

4.

Quality of services provided under the contract;

Compliance with contract terms and conditions;

Effectiveness of management;

Willingness to cooperate with and assist the customer in routine matters, and when confronted by unexpected difficulties; and

Business integrity / business conduct.

The Government will use past performance infomiation primarily to assess an olferor’s capability to meet the solicitation performance requirements, including the relevance and successful performance of the offeror’s work experience. The Government may also use this data to evaluate the credibility of the offeror’s proposal.

In addition, the Contracting Officer may use past performance information in making a determination of responsibility.

5. Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work.

6. The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242- 73 in Section 2). If offeror already possesses the locally required licenses and permits, a copy shall be provided.

7. The offeror’s strategic plan for Comprehensive Services to assist employees in preparing for new job opportunities following a reduction in force (RIF) services to include but not limited to:

(a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in Section 1, Performance Work Statement,

(b) Identify types and quantities of equipment, supplies and materials required for performance of services under this contract. Identify if the offeror already possesses the listed items and their condition for suitability and if not already possessed or inadequate for use how and when the items will be obtained;

(c) Plan of ensuring quality of services including but not limited to contract administration and oversight; and

(d) (1) If insurance is required by the solicitation, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance(s), or (2) a statement that the contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 19981

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 PROVISIONS ARE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2024)52.204-7

COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

(AUG 2020)

52.204-16

AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART

101-29 (SEP 2023)

52.211-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (SEP 2023)

52.212-1

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)52.214-34

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

652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 20151

(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:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/GA/AMD) or a

Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/GA/AMD Advocate for Competition, at

AOMCompetitionAdvocate@,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, Management Officer, at vegaem@state.gov. 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 Global Acquisitions (A/GA), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.

(End of provision)

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

● Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. The quoter shall submit a completed solicitation, including Sections 1 and 5.

● The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

● The lowest price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in “Prices - Continuation of SF-1449, block 23”, and arriving at a grand total, including all options.

● The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the RFQ to include the technical information required by Section 3.

● The Government will determine contractor responsibility 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.

ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISION(S) NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

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

EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)52.217-5

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS52.204-24

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT rNOV 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25. Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)( 1 )(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)( 1 )(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

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

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

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered…