MOBILE_PHONE_RFQ_June_04.doc

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

· SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number, 19FR6319Q0024, Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 9FR6319Q0024, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

· Contract Clauses

· Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions

· Solicitation Provisions

· Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 4 - Evaluation Factors

· Evaluation Factors

· Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

· Representations and Certifications

· Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR 8140874

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19FR6319Q0024

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

June 04, 2019

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Ms. Megan Salmon

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

33-143122330

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME:

July 03, 2019 – 16:00 HR

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

UNRESTRICTED OR

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SMALL BUSINESS

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

CONTRACTS OFFICE, A M-8

AMERICAN EMBASSY

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HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

2 AVENUE GABRIEL

75008 PARIS

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VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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SIZE STANDARD:

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13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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RFP

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY American Embassy – Attn : Isabelle Blanchot

Financial Management Center, Room A-18

2 avenue Gabriel

75382 Paris Cedex 08

CODE

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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

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SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Mobile Phone Services

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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

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27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _1___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.

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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:

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Megan M. Salmon.

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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INSPECTED

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

CORRECT FOR

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38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19FR6319Q0024

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1.

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The contractor shall provide mobile telephone services to the U.S. Mission in France. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor on a monthly basis for standard services that have been satisfactorily performed.

Temporary Additional Services are defined as additional communication and data rates in CLIN 0005 and not covered in Plans A to C. The Contractor shall provide additional roaming voice and data services for communications outside the parameters of CLIN’s 001 to 003 on an as needed basis and in accordance with the Contractor’s discounted price list rates which shall become Attachment A and a part of this contract. The amount spent on these communications shall not exceed €50,000.00. The work shall not be sub-contracted. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide Temporary Additional Services within 24 hour advance notice. The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the Temporary Additional Services and, if applicable, the materials provided and requested under these services.

II.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award with four one-year options to renew.

III.

PRICING

(a) The Contractor shall provide the services for the base period of the contract at the rates stated in this paragraph and any option years exercised by the Government.

(b) The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not guaranteed by this contract.

(c) The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services as specified in the Schedule. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Unit prices shall remain firm and fixed for the base year of the contract and all option year periods.

(e) The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead, and profit.

All line item prices are subject to VAT, which must be shown separately on invoices.

Standard Services – Base Year - Estimated Quantities (base period of the contract, starting on the effective date of contract award and continuing for a period of 12 months)

€50,000.00

Annual Total Estimated Price for

CLIN’s 0001 to 0005

20%VAT

ANNUAL TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE WITH VAT

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of € 10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed € 396,971.52. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

Standard Services – First Option Year - Estimated Quantities (first option year of the contract, starting on the expiration of the base year of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months)

€50,000.00

Annual Total Estimated Price for

20%VAT

ANNUAL TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE WITH VAT

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of € 10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed € 396,971.52. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

Standard Services – Second Option Year - Estimated Quantities (second option year of the contract, starting on the expiration of the first option year of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months)

€50,000.00

Annual Total Estimated Price for

20%VAT

ANNUAL TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE WITH VAT

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of € 10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed € 396,971.52. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

Standard Services – Third Option Year - Estimated Quantities (third option year of the contract, starting on the expiration of the second option year of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months)

€50,000.00

Annual Total Estimated Price for

20%VAT

ANNUAL TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE WITH VAT

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of € 10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed € 396,971.52. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

Standard Services – Fourth Option Year - Estimated Quantities (fourth option year of the contract, starting on the expiration of the third option year of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months)

€50,000.00

Annual Total Estimated Price for

20%VAT

ANNUAL TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE WITH VAT

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of € 10,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed € 396,971.52. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

ESTIMATED TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE:

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19FR63019Q0024

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, BLOCK 20

1.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The Contractor shall provide complete mobile telephones services for the Embassy of United States of America in France. Services provided shall include but not limited to:

· SIM Card

· Calls within France

· International calls

· International roaming

· SMS/MMS messaging

· Data Services

· Voice Mail or Visual Voice Mail

· Customer service

· Monthly Detailed Billing of SMS/MMS, Data and Calls made

· Data Services (3G, 4G and upgrade to 5G or latest generation upon approval by Contracting Officer)

· Internet Access The Contractor shall ensure that the connection through its network is of the highest quality possible and shall be uninterrupted, clear and with no static. Network problems shall be remedied immediately and the COR must be immediately informed of any problems and their resolution.

1.1 PLAN DETAILS

The individual subscription plans and additional communication charges (CLIN’s 0001 to 0005) shall provide the following services:

(a) CLIN 0001/Plan A is for voice only and shall include unlimited outgoing and incoming calls, unlimited SMS and MMS, voice mail within France and the EU (European Union). Usage outside of the EU shall be subject to the vendor’s international calling rates.

(b) CLIN 0002/Plan B is for voice and data and shall include unlimited outgoing and incoming calls unlimited SMS and MMS, voice mail within France, EU, USA and Canada. It shall include unlimited data on 4G, 5G or latest generation with a high speed allowance of 10GB in France and the EU, and tethering (use as a modem). Usage outside of the above-mentioned countries shall be subject to the vendor’s international calling and data rates.

(c) CLIN 0003/Plan C provides data card services for tablets and laptops and shall include unlimited internet access on 4G, 5G or latest generation with a high speed allowance of 10GB in France and in the EU, and tethering (use as a modem). Usage outside of the above-mentioned countries shall be subject to the vendor’s international data rates.

(d) CLIN 0004/Line Management Console. The contractor shall provide access to a web-accessed console for line management for up to 5 account holders. The console shall be available 24 hours per day/7 days per week and shall provide the designated Embassy staff the ability to perform the following:

· Suspend lines in case of loss or theft of devices

· Monitor the usage of each line

· Activate SIM cards

· Transfer number from defective SIM card to a new SIM card

· Review and download detailed billing information for each line (with a preference for CSV or Excel format)

The access to the console shall be password protected and only available to individuals designated by the Embassy COR. These accounts shall be transferable to other individuals and only as authorized by the COR.

(e) CLIN 0005/Temporary Additional Services. Additional communications charges may occur when mobile phone users are accessing either voice or data services not included in their plan. The voice and data rates applicable to these additional charges shall be equal to those provided to the Contractor’s most preferred customers. The amount cited in CLIN 0005 is the amount set aside by the US Government to cover additional roaming communications charges. These roaming charges shall be applied in accordance with the Contractor’s discounted rates which shall be provided by the offerors in accordance with with Section 3. A.2 (b) (i) as Attachment A and made part of this contract. Attachment B will be provided to the successful awardee with US Government phone numbers and equipment referred to in 1.12.

1.2

COVERAGE WITHIN FRANCE

The contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis at least 98% local network overage around France with special consideration to all urban areas and main traffic routes. Please see 1.13 for more specific detailed requirements during senior high level visits and 1.14 for coverage in the areas of the main US Government buildings throughout France.

1.3

INTERNATIONAL CALLS

The Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis international connectivity with the USA, all European countries and all other worldwide countries where telephone services are available.

1.4

INTERNATIONAL ROAMING

The contractor shall provide as extensive international roaming connectivity as possible, with special interest of the Government for roaming within the USA for CLIN’s 0001, 0002, 0003 and 005.

1.5

INTERNET ACCESS

The Contractor shall provide internet connection to the USG under this contract through their network 1.6

GSM NETWORK

The contractor shall provide data connection through their latest available network. In the event of an upgrade to 5G or latest generation network, it should be noted that Section 889 of the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits use or procurement of services provided or telecommunications equipment manufactured by ZTE, Huawei and Xiaomi (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities) in support of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure and other national security purposes.

1.7

SMS/MMS MESSAGING

The contractor shall provide access to around the clock SMS/MMS messaging.

1.8

VOICE MAIL

The Contractor shall provide Voice Mail services in the English and French languages.

1.9

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The contractor shall provide technical support for setting up voice mail, roaming questions and number changes and all other matter concerning the mobile telephone services through the Contractor’s Project Manager.

1.10

DETAILED BILLING

The Contractor shall provide the following billing details:

· A summary or global invoice showing the total costs for all subscriptions and associated communication costs per month in accordance with the format requested by the COR (excel, csv, pdf, etc.)

· A detailed invoice breakdown for each agency (list to be furnished by the Embassy) shall be attached to the summary invoice and shall include the cost per line according to the pricing schedule with a breakdown of all communications made per line. Additional communications charges not included in the various monthly subscription plans shall be listed separately. The breakdown shall clearly show:

· Called Number (10 digit number)

· Time and Date of Call

· For Data: The amount used and the date the usage started

· Duration of Call

· Price 1.11

INVOICING

(a) The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the Financial Management Officer at the address shown in paragraph d below. A proper invoice must include the following information:

· Contractor's name and bank account information for payments by wire transfers

· Invoice Date

· Contract number

· A summary showing a listing of each line with total monthly price in local currency for that line.

· A separate line item for VAT

· A detailed list of all communications made for each line

· Prompt payment discount if any

· Type of tariff or plan used

· Name, title, phone number, and address of person to contact in case of defective invoice

(b) If an invoice does not contain the above information, the Government reserves the right to reject the invoice as improper and return it to the Contractor within 7 calendars days. The Contractor must then submit a proper invoice.

(c) The COR will take each summary invoice and furnish a detailed invoice to the appropriate official in each individual Government agency. That agency representative will review the detailed invoice and either approve for payment or advise the COR of the inaccuracies found. It shall be the COR who will interact with the Contractor on any invoice problems.

(d) A proper invoice constitutes both the summary invoice and the detailed billing information cited in paragraph 1.10. The Contractor shall submit both the summary invoice and the detailed billing information jointly to the following address:

U.S. Embassy Paris, 02 Avenue Gabriel, ATTN: FMO Voucher/DBO

75382 Paris Cedex 08

(e) Payment shall be made in local currency by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 30 days after receipt of a correct and detailed invoice

1.12

NUMBER PORTABILITY AND MIGRATION PROCEDURES

All US Embassy users of cell-phone services under the current contract 19FR6319D0018 with ORANGE FRANCE shall retain their telephone numbers under this new contract.

A listing of existing telephone numbers shall be provided to the Contractor at time of contract award. Within 10 working days after contract award the Contractor shall provide a schedule for the migration of numbers from the current service provider at no additional cost to the Government. All Government owned telephone numbers will be available for migration to the new contract upon expiration of obligated service commitment from current provider. The schedule and migration of telephone numbers will be completed at no cost to the Government. The COR is responsible for coordinating the migration schedule and providing all information required to the Contractor at time of contract award. The Government will provide the following details for all existing equipment and services:

· Current service provider

· Mobile equipment description

· Mobile numbers

· Date available for migration

· Migration Priority The Contractor shall provide on-site support in three USG office buildings in Paris during a one to two day period in two of the buildings and during a two to three day period in the Chancery building to facilitate this transition.

1.13 VIP VISIT COVERAGE IN FRANCE

The US Mission to France supports multiple visiting delegations annually as part of its diplomatic function. At least once or twice annually, senior high-level diplomats visit locations outside of Paris e.g.

Normandy, Biarritz or other remote locations for important bi-lateral meetings that require temporary improved voice and data coverage. The Contractor shall provide temporary improved indoor and outdoor voice and data coverage in these areas. This may involve providing additional antenna or temporary repeater towers as required within 20 days of notification by the COR. These services shall be the subject of a separate quotation, negotiation and award of a purchase order.

1. 14. USG BUILDINGS COVERAGE

(a) The Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis international connectivity in the area of the main Embassy building and in other main locations at the following addresses: 2-4 avenue Gabriel, 12, avenue Raphael, 41 rue Faubourg Honore, 12-14 boulevard Haussmann, 2 rue St. Florentin, 30 quai Duguay-Trouin, 3500 Rennes, 89 Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux, 1 quai Jules Courtmont, 69002 Lyon, 12 Place Varian Fry, 13006 Marseille, 15 avenue d’Alsace, 67000 Strasbourg, 810 avenue du Campus Agropolis, 34980 Montferrier sur Lez and ensure a back-up service in the event of antenna outages related to construction work or other disturbances.

(b) After contract award, the Contractor shall provide a site survey and propose a solution to improve voice and data coverage in USG Buildings in Paris. The site survey shall be at no extra cost to the US Government but any services to be provided in support of reinforced coverage shall be the subject of a separate quotation, negotiation and award of a purchase order.

2.

KEY PERSONNEL

2.1 The Project Manager must be able to converse in English and French. The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key person:

POSITION/FUNCTION ______________

NAME _________________

Project Manager

2.2 During the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is required due to illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days before making any permanent substitutions.

2.3 After the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor may substitute a key person if the contractor determines that it is necessary. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the proposed action immediately. Prior to making the substitution, the Contractor will provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer.

2.4 The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances requiring the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute. The proposed substitute shall possess qualifications comparable to the original key person. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of its approval or disapproval of the substitution within 15 calendar days after receiving the required information. The Government will modify the contract to reflect any changes in key personnel.

3.

PERMITS

Without additional cost to the US Mission to France, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the work under this contract. The contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable French country laws.

4.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government intends to use a certain number of existing Government owned phones, iPhones, iPads and other devices to be used under this contract. The contractor shall provide a fully functional SIM card for each existing line including the appropriate security code (PIN/PUK Code) for all existing Government devices.

6.

ADDITION OF NEW LINES

The contractor will provide a fully functional SIM card, telephone number and appropriate security code (PIN/PUK CODE) to the COR within 24 hours after receiving a modification to the contract.

7.

NON-OFFICIAL LINES

This Contract is valid only for official Government needs.

8.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Any information made available to the Contractor by the Government shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

9.

TECHNOLOGICAL REFRESHMENT

After contract award, the Government may pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions –Commercial Items, paragraph (c), Changes, and request changes within the scope of the contract. These changes may be required to improve performance, or react to changes in technology.

The contractor may propose for the Government’s technological refreshment substitution or addition for any provided product(s) or services that may become available as a result of technological improvements. The Government may, at any time during the term of this contract or any extensions thereof, modify the contract to acquire products which are similar to those under the contract and that the Contractor has or has not formally announced for marketing purposes. This action is considered to be within the scope of the contract. At the option of the Government, a demonstration of the substitute product may be required. The Government is under no obligation to modify the contract in response to the proposed additions or substitution.

Such substitution or additions may include any part of, or all of, a given product(s) provided that the following conditions are met and substantiated by documentation in the technological refreshment proposal:

(a) The proposed product(s) shall meet all of the technical specifications of this document and conform to the terms and conditions cited in the contract.

(b) The proposed product(s) shall have capacity, performance, or functional characteristics equal or greater than the current product(s).

(c) The proposal shall discuss the impact on hardware, services and delivery schedules. The cost of changes not specifically addressed in the proposal shall be borne entirely by the contractor.

(d) Contractor has the right to withdraw, in whole or in part, any technological refreshment proposal prior to acceptance by the Government. Contractor will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that prices for substitutions or additions are comparable to replaced or discontinued products. If a technological refreshment proposal is accepted and made a part of this contract, an equitable adjustment increasing or decreasing the contract price may be required and any other affected provisions of this contract shall be made in accordance with this clause, the Changes clause, and other applicable clauses of the contract.

10.

SPECIAL SHORT TERM PROMOTION

For the entire contract duration, the Contractor will offer the Embassy the option to take advantage of any promotional programs that it offers and that is suited for use by Embassy staff. The Embassy at its own discretion will have the option to take or reject the opportunity.

11.

DELIVERY ORDERS

The Contracting Officer will issue delivery orders to order services to the Contractor for performance of work under this contract. If an order is given orally, it will be followed up by a written delivery order within 7 days.

12.

TRAINING

The contractor shall provide, at no additional cost, training to the COR. Training to be provided shall include the use of any database provided for management of the lines. The training will be coordinated with the COR to match the U.S. Embassy work schedule.

13.

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS

The contractor is to provide a telephone number for the purpose of reporting problems and malfunction, billing inquiries and/or customer question regarding accounts and/ or services. Individual users shall not be able to access their detailed invoice on the Contractor’s website via an account number and password.

14.

SURVIVABILITY AND RECOVERY

The contractor shall have a working system of survivability of the network in case of emergency and serious disaster when all networks may be jammed or when parts of the network are destroyed. The contractor shall have a disaster recovery plan in place that shall deal with such occurrences. The contractor shall have the necessary contacts within the French Government to aid and facilitate such a plan.

15. END OF CONTRACT PERIOD

Any services or line rentals ordered during the life of this contract shall automatically terminate with the last day of the contract regardless of when they were ordered .e.g. even if ordered shortly before the end of the contract. At the end of the contract or 12 month line rental period, if the contract is not renewed, the Contractor shall allow the voicemail services to continue for an additional 15 days to inform callers of the new telephone number if any.

16. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Services.

Performs all services set forth in the scope of work.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERICAL ITEMS (OCT 2018), is incorporated by reference (See SF-1449, Block 27A).

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2019)

(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 items:

(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 and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 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 items:

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved].

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

____ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

___(10) [Reserved].

___(11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.657a).

___(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

___(12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___(13) [Reserved]

___(14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644).

___(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___(15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___(ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___(iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

___(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___(17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4))

___(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.219-9.

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

___(iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___(v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9

___(18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

___(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

___(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___(24) 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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___(25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_(26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O.13126).

___(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

___(28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

___(29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

___(30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

___(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

___(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___(32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_(33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (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).

___(34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___(35) (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.)

___(36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___(37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

___(38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

___(39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___(40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___(41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_(42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

___(43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___(44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___(45) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

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

___(46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___(47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___(iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___(iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___(48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_(49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___(50) 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. 2302 Note).

___(51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___(52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___(53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

___(54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

___(55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___(56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

___(57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

___(58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___(59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

___(60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

___(iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___(1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

___(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___(3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___(4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___(5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___(6) 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).

___(7) 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).

___(8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

___(9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

___(10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(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, 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) (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 items. 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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii)

___(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)

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

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

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition Website at http://www.statebuy.state.gov/ to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an internet “search engine” (i.e., Google, Yahoo, Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE

TITLE AND DATE

52.204-12

DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER MAINTENANCE (DEC 2012)

52.204-13

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18

COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENTENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(OCT 2018)

52.225-14

INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.228-4

WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE OVERSEAS (APR 1984)

52.228-5

INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.229-6

FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.232-39

UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

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