SOLICIATION-19MR6025Q0004 Preventive Maintenance for Consular Audiovisual (AV) System.pdf

American Embassy Nouakchott UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 18 or SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19MR6025Q0004, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19MR6025Q0004, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property

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

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR

Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

American Embassy Mauritania UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19MR6025Q0004

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1. DESCRIPTION

The American Embassy in Nouakchott Mauritania requires preventive maintenance services for the Consular Audiovisual (AV) System (Intercom, Paging, & Displays). These services shall result in all systems being serviced under this agreement being in good operational condition when activated. If this work is to be performed on systems accessing the PCC/CAA areas of the building. Please see section 6.2.3 for security requirements.

1.1. Type of Contract

This is a firm fixed price contract payable either in MRU or USD. Prices for all Contract Line- Item Numbers (CLIN) shall include proper disposal of toxic substances as per Item 8.4 where applicable. No additional sums will be payable for any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required. The contract price will not be adjusted due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

1.2. Period of Performance

The contract will be for a period of one-year, with a maximum of four one-year optional periods of performance and will be expected to commence thirty days from the signature of the contract.

1.3 VALUE ADDED TAX

Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

1.4 Offers and Payment in U.S. Dollars.

U.S. firms are eligible to be paid in U.S. dollars. U.S. firms desiring to pay in U.S. dollars should commit their offer in U.S. dollars. A U.S. firm is defined as a company which operates as a corporation incorporate under the laws of a state within the United States. Any firm, which is not a U.S. firm, is a foreign firm. Any firm that does not meet the above definition of U.S. firm shall submit its prices and receive payment in local currency.

2. PRICING

The rates below include all costs associated with providing preventive maintenance services in accordance with the attached scope of work, and the manufacturer’s warranty including materials, labor, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, profit and GST (if applicable).

2.1. Base Year. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

2.2. Option Year 1. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 1 of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.)

2.3. Option Year 2. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 2 of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months.

CLIN Description

Quantity of

Equipm ent

Type of services No. of service

Unit price / service

Total per year

Routine Maintenance Inspections for Consular Audiovisual (AV) System Head-End

Yearly 1

Routine Maintenance Inspections for Consular Audiovisual (AV) System at Teller Windows

Yearly 1

003 On-Demand Service Call (Emergency repair visit) As Needed

Total Base Year

CLIN Description

Quantity of

Equipm ent

Type of services No. of servic e

Unit price / service

Total per year ($)

001 Routine Maintenance Inspections for Consular Audiovisual (AV) System Head-End

Yearly 1

002 Routine Maintenance Inspections for Consular Audiovisual (AV) System at Teller Windows

Yearly 1

003 On-Demand Service Call (Emergency repair visit)

As Needed 3

Total Option Year 1

CLIN Description Quantity of Equipment

Type of services No. of service

Unit price / service

Total per year ($)

2.4. Option Year 3. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 3 of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months

2.5. Option Year 4. The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Option Year 4 of the contract and continuing for a period of 12 months

001 Routine Maintenance Inspections for Consular Audiovisual (AV)

Yearly

002 Routine Maintenance Inspections for Consular Audiovisual (AV) System at Teller

003 On-Demand Service Call (Emergency repair visit)

As Needed

Total Option Year 2

Quantity of Equipment

Type of services No. of service

Unit price / service

Total per year ($)

001 Routine Maintenance Inspections for Consular Audiovisual (AV)

Audiovisual (AV) System at Teller

Total Option Year 3

Quantity of Equipment

Type of services No. of service Unit price / service ($)

Total per year ($)

2.6. Total for all years: Base Year $

Option Year 1 $ Option Year 2 $ Option Year 3 $x Option Year 4 $

TOTAL $

2.7 Repair option. Repairs are NOT included under this agreement (see 7.1.3) and are to be done outside this contract. However, the Government desires current labor rates in the event that there is an issue discovered during the preventive maintenance of the specified equipment. Please provide your current labor rates in the Repair Option fields below. As stated in 7.1.3 any necessary repairs or parts will be submitted for approval and then billed against a separate PO.

The Contractor is not approved to do any additional work without specific authorization from the Contracting Officer.

Repair Labor Rates Base Year $/hr Option Year 1 $/hr Option Year 2 $/hr Option Year 3 $/hr Option Year 4 $/hr

3. NOTICE TO PROCEED

After Contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates and copies of all applicable licenses and permits, the Contracting Officer will issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from date of Contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start.

001 Routine Maintenance

Audiovisual (AV)

Audiovisual (AV) System at Teller

Total Option Year 4

4. EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1. The American Embassy in Mauritania requires the Contractor to maintain the following equipment in a safe, reliable and efficient operating condition. Please see equipment list as well as pictures included in Exhibit A for a more detailed description.

4.2. The Contractor shall provide all necessary managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel, as well as all transportation, equipment, tools, supplies and materials required to perform inspection, maintenance, and component replacement as required to maintain the systems in accordance with this work statement. Under this Contract the Contractor shall provide:

• The services of trained and qualified technicians to inspect, adjust, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.

4.3. Performance Standards

The Consular Audiovisual (AV) System (Intercom, Paging, & Displays) shall be clean and in good operating condition upon completion of the service. The preventive maintenance service shall result in the parts of the system serviced being in a condition to operate efficiently and effectively. Work on the Consular Audiovisual (AV) System (Intercom, Paging, & Displays) must be completed in accordance with the following OBO Specification Sections:

4.3.1 AUDIO SYSTEMS FOR CONSULAR SERVICES

4.3.2 GENERAL-USE TELLER WINDOW INTERCOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

5. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

5.1. The Contractor shall maintain work schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. The Contractor shall deliver standard services between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed on US Government and local holidays. Below is a list of the holidays.

Date Holiday US/Local Jan 01 New Year's Day US Jan 20 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. US Feb 17 President's Day US May 26 Memorial Day US Jul 04 Independence Day US Sep 01 Labor Day US Oct 13 Columbus Day US Nov 11 Veterans Day US Nov 27 Thanksgiving Day US Dec 25 Christmas US

6. ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

6.1 General. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall supervise the Contractor’s technicians and be the Contractor’s liaison with the American Embassy in Mauritania.

The Contractor’s employees shall be on-site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purpose. Contractor employees will be given access to the equipment and equipment areas and will be escorted by Embassy personnel.

6.2 Personnel Security. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual. The Contractor shall provide the names, biographic data and police clearance on all Contractor personnel who to be used on this Contract prior to their utilization. Submission of information shall be made within 30 days of award of contract.

No technician will be allowed on site without prior authorization. Note: this may include cleared personnel if advance notice of visit is not given at least one week before the scheduled visit.

6.2.1 Vehicles. Contractor vehicles will not be permitted inside the embassy compound without prior approval. If vehicle access is necessary, submit contractor vehicle information (Make, Model, License Plate #) along with a written justification as to why access is necessary. This shall be submitted to the Facility Manager at least one (1) week prior to the visit.

6.2.2 Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved.

Contractor personnel shall always display identity card(s) on the uniform while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual. personnel shall always display identity card(s) on the uniform while providing services under this contract.

6. 3 Security Clearances. All Work under this contractor that are designated as non- CAA areas may be performed by un-cleared American or local workers. However, all work done in CAA and PCC areas shall be performed by cleared American Construction personnel as needed to complete the services. The Contractor shall work closely with the COR, the Post Facility Manager [FM] or the General Services Officer [GSO].

6. 3 Security Clearances. Security clearances are not a requirement for performance on this contract, as there will be no access to classified information or areas.

6.3.1 The Contractor must comply with all of the following requirements relating to the protection of U.S. Embassy in Mauritania personnel, property and compound project information and cooperate fully in all security matters Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) and information that may arise relating to this contract.

Contractor personnel may also be exposed to various documents and signs, including Post notices, event schedules, DoS regulations and conversations or announcements relating to the operation of the U. S. Embassy in Mauritania and diplomatic personnel. This information should not be shared with anyone not employed by or falling under the protection of the Embassy.

Contractor personnel may be exposed to various documents, such as blueprints, drawings, sketches, notes, surveys, reports, photographs, and specifications, received or generated in conjunction with this contract. These documents contain information associated with diplomatic facilities for the U.S. Department of State. These documents have been marked with the handling designations “Unclassified” or “Sensitive But Unclassified” and US Government warnings against reproduction and distribution. These documents require special handling and dissemination restrictions. All handling designations and warnings on original documents must be reproduced on subsequent copies.

The loss, compromise, or suspected compromise or loss of any SBU information, contract related information (personnel files, payroll information, etc.), any post or diplomatic facility related information (documents, notes, drawings, sketches, surveys, reports, exposed film, negatives, or photographs), or ANY information which may adversely affect the security interests of the United States, must be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Photographs of any diplomatic overseas building or facility must be authorized in advance by the COR and Regional Security Officer (RSO), who will establish any controls, limits, and/or restrictions as necessary. Exposed film depicting any Controlled Access Area and/or sensitive equipment must be developed in a U.S.- controlled environment by appropriately cleared personnel. No further dissemination, publication, duplication, or other use beyond that which was requested and approved is authorized without specific, advance approval from DS. DS reserves the right to demand retention of all copies of said photographs and/or negatives, following fulfillment of the previously authorized usage.

Transmission of any information marked Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) or contract/personnel sensitive information, via the Internet, is prohibited. SBU information can be transmitted via ProjNet, mail, FedEx (or other commercial carrier) or fax, or handcarried by authorized contractor personnel.

Discussion of U.S. Diplomatic post activities while not on post, to include in homes, hotel rooms, restaurants and all other public places, is prohibited. Any contact with host or third country nationals that seems suspicious (such as undue curiosity in the project or project personnel) shall be reported immediately to the COR and RSO.

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except to the extent necessary to perform their required duties in the performance of the contract requirements or as provided by written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for sole use of and shall become the exclusive property of the U.S.

Government. No article, book, pamphlet, recording, broadcast, speech, television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of the work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media, to include company or personal websites, without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract or at any other point in time. The Contract shall include the substance of this provision in all subcontracts hereunder.

6.4 Standards of Conduct

6.4.1 General. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, cleanliness, appearance, and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to employees as may be necessary. Each Contractor employee shall adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, and the United States Government. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct.

The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional cost to the Government.

6.4.3 Neglect of Duties. Neglect of duties is unacceptable. This includes sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

6.4.4 Disorderly Conduct. The Contractor shall not condone disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, and intimidation by words, actions, or fighting. Also included is participation in disruptive activities that interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

6.4.5 Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances which produce similar effects.

6.4.6 Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These circumstances include but are not limited to the following actions: falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records; unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct; unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials; security violations;

organizing or participating in gambling in any form; and misuse of weapons.

6.4.7 Key Control. The Contractor will not be issued any keys. The keys will be checked out by a “Cleared American” escort on the day of service requirements.

6.4.8 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

7. SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

7.1. General

7.1.1. The Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance as outlined in Exhibit A - STATEMENT OF WORK. The objective of scheduled preventive maintenance is to eliminate system malfunction, breakdown and deterioration when units are activated/running.

7.1.2. The Contractor shall inventory, supply and replace expendable parts that have become worn due to wear and tear. The Contractor shall maintain a supply of expendable and common parts on site so that these are readily available for normal maintenance; in addition to the appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, personal protective equipment (hands, hearing, eye protection), MSDS, and cleaning material. The contractor shall inventory the supply after each visit and order replacement supplies and have them delivered on site. Maintenance materials shall be unused and are to be industry standard and intended for the task to be performed. Parts shall be OEM approved.

7.1.3. Exclusion. This contract does NOT include repair of equipment and replacement of hardware (e.g. speakers, microphones, headsets, control panels, mixers, etc.) Hardware replacements will be separately priced out by the Contractor for the Government’s approval and acceptance. The Government has the option to accept or reject the Contractor’s quote for parts and services, and reserves the right to obtain similar spare parts and services from other competitive sources. If required by the Government, the Contractor shall utilize Government-purchased spare parts, if awarded the work. Such repairs/replacements will be accomplished by a separate purchase order. However, this exclusion does not apply if the repair is to correct damage caused by Contractor negligence.

7.1.4. Replacement/repair of any electronic or electrical parts shall be approved by the COR prior to installation of the part. If the Contractor proceeds to replace any electronic or electrical parts without COR approval, the Contractor shall de-install the parts at no cost to the Government.

7.1.5. Stocking of recommended repair parts is at the discretion of the Facility Manager and is dependent upon the nearest location of the Equipment manufacturer, distributor or dealer. A recommended spare parts list shall be obtained by the contractor from the manufacturer or distributor and provided to the Facility Manager to procure.

7.1.6. Parts/materials/tools procurement and delivery for the CAA/PCC areas shall be at the discretion of the Regional Security Officer (RSO).

7.2 Checklist Approval. The Contractor shall submit to the COR a schedule and description of preventive maintenance tasks which the Contractor plans to perform. The Contractor shall prepare this schedule and task description in a checklist format for the COR’s approval prior to contract work commencement.

7.2.1. The Contractor shall provide trained technicians to perform the service at frequencies stated in Exhibit A and on the equipment called out in this SOW.

7.2.2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all manufacturers recommended preventive maintenance including preventive maintenance recommended by the manufacturers’ technical manuals for the respective equipment.

7.2.3 Additionally, the maintenance contractor shall obtain and keep at the post O&M binders provided by the manufacturers. These binders shall be placed in a location accessible to post personnel to review as needed.

8. PERSONNEL, TOOLS, CONSUMABLE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Field Service Personnel: The Contractor shall provide trained field service technicians with at least one year of experience and/or have PSNI certifications. The technicians must be equipped with the appropriate tools and testing equipment for scheduled maintenance, safety inspection, and safety testing as required by this Contract. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary materials and supplies to maintain, service, inspect and test all the systems to be maintained.

Remote Technical Support Representative: The representative must be experienced in effectively diagnosing whether a report is a failure that requires a site visit. Call support technician must be familiar with manufacturer equipment and software onsite. The representative must be capable of evaluating, diagnosing, and providing remote assistance to the U.S. Government personnel to facilitate performance of minor repairs to the AV system.

Customer Service Representative: The Contractor shall designate a customer service representative responsible for interacting with the U.S. Government Contract Officer Representative (COR). The representative must cooperate with the COR by providing administrative information, reports, answering questions, and responding to complaints. The Customer Service Representative shall also be responsible for coordinating on-site visits.

8.1 Contractor furnished materials include but are not limited to appropriate tools, testing equipment, safety shoes and apparel for technicians, hands, hearing and eye protection, MSDS, and cleaning material. Expendable/consumable items shall be maintained in the onsite inventory. See 7.1.2.

8.2 Repairs are not included in this contract. See 7.1.3. Exclusions.

9. SOFTWARE, LICENSES AND PASSWORDS

Copies of any and all software and licenses needed to control or to adjust the communications module shall be given to the post upon completion of the work.

10. DELIVERABLES

Provide a typewritten report to Post Facilities Manager containing following:

a) System information (make, model, all device types)

b) Pass/Fail of each feature and type of component tested. If a device fails, note device type, address and location within Post

c) Any comments on system (or device) condition pertaining to service life and dependability.

d) Full printout of test from system printer

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description QTY Delivery Date Deliver to Names, biographic data, police clearance on Contractor personnel (#6.2)

1 30 days after contract award COR

Certificate of Insurance (#11.2) 1 30 days after contract award CO PM Checklist signed by Contractor’s employee (#7.2.1)

1 After completion of each maintenance service

COR

Invoice (#15) 1 After completion of each maintenance service

COR

11. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Personal Injury, Property Loss or Damage (Liability). The Contractor assumes absolute responsibility and liability for any and all personal injuries or death and property damage or losses suffered due to negligence of the Contractor’s personnel in the performance of this Contract.

The Contractor’s assumption of absolute liability is independent of any insurance policies.

11.2 Insurance. The Contractor, at its own expense, shall provide and maintain during the entire period of performance of this Contract, whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall carry the following minimum insurance:

Public Liability Insurance

Property damage Cumulative

Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability

11.3 Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Contractor agrees to provide all employees with worker's compensation benefits as required under local laws (see FAR 52.228-4 “Worker’s Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas”).

12. LOCAL LAW REGISTRATION

If the local law or decree requires that one or both parties to the contract register the contract with the designated authorities to ensure compliance with this law or decree, the entire burden of this registration shall rest upon the Contractor. Any local or other taxes which may be assessed against the Contract shall be payable by the Contractor without Government reimbursement.

13. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN (QAP).

13.1 Plan. This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to promote effective Contractor performance. The QAP 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 conduct quality assurance to ensure that Contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective SOW Para Performance Threshold Services.

Performs all services set forth in the Statement of Work (SOW)

1 thru 12 & Exhibit A

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month

13.2 Surveillance. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

13.3 Standard. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

13.4. Procedures.

13.4.1 If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed, they will immediately contact the COR.

13.4.2 The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

13.4.3 If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant.

The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

13.4.4 If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

13.4.5 The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

13.4.6 If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor shall notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

13.4.7 The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

13.4.8. Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

14. TRANSITIONS/CONTACTS

Within 30 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer may ask the contractor to develop a plan for preparing the contractor to assume all responsibilities for preventive maintenance services. The plan shall establish the projected period for completion of all clearances of contractor personnel, and the projected start date for performance of all services required under this contract. The plan shall assign priority to the selection of all supervisors to be used under the contract.

14.1 On site contact. The following are the designated contact personnel between the US Embassy and the Contractor

Contracting officer Representative COR Diana Maimone-Facility Manager MaimoneDM@state.gov

The Post Control Officer (PCO) will be the contractor’s point of contact at the U.S. Embassy. All questions concerning coordination of service activities while at post shall be directed to the Post Control Officer, with weekly reporting to the COR:

PCO

Boubacar Ibrahima -Post Control Officer (PCO) BoubacarI@state.gov

15. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

The Contractor shall submit an invoice after each preventive maintenance service has been performed. Invoices must be accompanied by a signed copy of the Maintenance Checklist for the work performed including parts replacement and break down calls, if any. No invoice for preventive maintenance services will be considered for payment unless accompanied by the relevant documentation.

mailto:MaimoneDM@state.gov mailto:BoubacarI@state.gov

The Contractor should expect payment 30 days after completion of service or 30 days after receipt of invoice at the Embassy's payment office, whichever is later. Invoices shall be sent to:

US Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania NouakchottInvoices@state.gov

EXHIBIT A

Statement of Work

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

The United States Embassy in Nouakchott Mauritania requires professional services and contractor cost proposals to perform preventive maintenance services of the facility’s Consular Audiovisual (AV) System (Intercom, Paging, & Displays). The Consular AV System includes integrated components including displays, video extenders, amplifiers, mixers, speakers, microphones, headsets, volume control boxes, connectors, cables, and other system components necessary for the proper function of the Consular AV System. The objective of this preventive maintenance contract is to eliminate system malfunction, breakdown and deterioration when windows sound systems are activated and operating. Audio must be intelligible at the necessary volume and Video must be free of noise and distortion. The Consular AV System must facilitate effective communication between the Consular personnel and the applicant.

II. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT *:

*Please see table below

III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor under this SOW shall be responsible for labor, tools, and materials required to carry out all preventive maintenance as outlined in this SOW. The Contractor must have experience with similar AV Systems with teller windows, integrated microphones, and speaker systems and displays. This experience may be from projects with banks, government customer service offices, or other similar organizations. Provide evidence of such experience and include references. The technician shall sign off on every task specified in the Statement of Work and will provide a typewritten copy of their report to the COR or the COR's designate within five business days of each maintenance visit. The Government has the following manuals:

SECTION 275122 INTERCOMM SYSTEM FOR CONSULAR WAITING AREA

IV. SCOPE OF WORK - - Consular Audiovisual (AV) System (Intercom, Paging, & Displays)

Contractor shall provide all materials, supervision, labor, tools and equipment to perform preventive maintenance. All personnel working in the vicinity shall wear and /or use safety protection while all work is performed. Any questions or injuries shall be brought to the attention of the Post Occupation Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) immediately. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be provided by the Contractor for all HAZMAT materials.

Copies shall be provided to the COR for approval.

If any discrepancies are found with the Consular Audiovisual (AV) System (Intercom, Paging, & Displays) that are not covered under this scope of work the contractor shall provide the following:

1. Detailed report noting the discrepancy found.

2. Bill of Materials (BOM) to include component name, quantity, part #, and price for any repair material required and material lead time.

3. Price quote for repair labor.

SAFETY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Follow site safety procedures and supervisor’s instructions.

2. Schedule outage with operating personnel.

3. Use extreme caution when climbing access ladders.

4. Perform applicable lockout/tag out steps of site safety procedures.

5. Lockout and disconnect the main power before tightening the main supply lugs in order to avoid the hazard of electrical shock, which could result in serious personal injury or death.

6. Record and report equipment damage or deficiencies.

7. Review and follow the manufacturer’s O&M instructions.

8. Record results in the equipment history log.

9. Allow only qualified personnel to do maintenance work on this equipment.

10. Record results in the equipment history log.

The Consular Section requires a Preventive Maintenance contract to provide diagnostic, repair and maintenance services to the Consular AV System. The Consular AV System is composed of a two-way communications system that operates at teller windows. The Consular AV System facilitates verbal communication between applicants for Consular Services and the employees and officers providing those services. The Preventive Maintenance contract requires three types of services:

• Live Customer Support

• On-Demand Service Calls

• Routine Maintenance Inspections

Live Customer Support

1. Remote Technical Support Representatives must provide live remote technical assistance via phone call or video conference during the HOURS OF PERFORMANCE as defined in Section 5. Contractor must respond to afterhours requests within the first 4 business hours of the next business day.

2. Remote Technical Support Representatives are required to effectively diagnose the Consular AV System from limited information. Call support technicians must be capable of diagnosing malfunctions of displays, video extenders, microphones, speakers, interconnecting cables, mixers, amplifiers, and other equipment necessary for the proper function of the Consular AV System.

3. Remote Technical Support Representatives must be able to diagnose and provide direction to the customer over the phone to get the system back online or provide a temporary solution until an onsite service call can be conducted.

On-Demand Service Calls

1. On-Demand Service Calls are services that address unforeseen malfunctions in the Consular AV System. Service must be scheduled within one business day of the request and the service visit must be performed within the following business days of the request.

2. Diagnosis of malfunctions may be based on reports and observations from consular operating personnel. These reports are likely to be non-technical and may lack specific detail.

3. Service Technicians are required to effectively diagnose the Consular AV System from limited information. Service Technicians must be capable of diagnosing malfunctions of displays, video extenders, microphones, speakers, interconnecting cables, mixers, amplifiers, and other equipment necessary for the proper function of the Consular AV System.

4. Service Technicians must identify whether corrective actions require repair or replacement of equipment. Notify the COR if there are damage or broken parts that must be purchased to complete repairs. The work includes installation and configuration of equipment, accessories, battery, hardwire, ports, display panel, software, and other system components necessary for the proper function of the Consular AV System.

Routine Maintenance Inspections

1. Service Technicians must conduct site visits to perform Routine Maintenance Inspections of the Consular AV System.

• Consular AV System Head-End

• Consular AV System at Teller Windows

2. Service Technicians must test and inspect the function of the Head-End equipment and the function of the components at the Teller Windows. These service calls must occur on prearranged dates that are coordinated with the COR. This coordination is critical to minimizing disruption to the business operations since there are limited days when there is low demand on the Consular AV System.

3. COR/Consular management will provide a tentative schedule at the start of each calendar year and confirm dates at least two weeks prior to execution.

4. The Contractor must produce a checklist report at the end of each Routine Maintenance Inspection. The required inspections are included below but not limited to:

A. Quarterly

1. Conduct visual inspection and function of the AV system.

• Clean and test all AV system equipment including but not limited to displays, video extenders, microphones, recording devices, cables, touch panels, etc.

• Clean and test all control user interfaces.

• Inspect system for damaged cables / accessories and replace as necessary.

• Perform complete AV system check, inspect for audible and visual anomalies.

B. Annually

1. Conduct visual inspection and function of the sound system.

• Clean and test all AV system equipment including but not limited to displays, video extenders. microphones, recording devices, cables, touch panels, etc.

• Clean and test all control user interfaces.

• Inspect system for damaged cables and replace as necessary.

• Perform complete AV system check.

• Calibration of sound parameters.

• Provide firmware and software updates for equipment in the space.

• Test timing response of user buttons on touch panels.

• Provide detailed report of any deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.

• Document any aging of equipment that is nearing end of life. The information shall be included in the report.

• Document any damages to equipment caused by outside factors.

• Recommend equipment upgrades or system modifications.

• Controller programming changes are included for equipment replacement or software upgrades and/or updates.

Equipment List:

Equipment Manufacturer Part Number Location Microphone with Base Biamp NPS1

Boundary Microphone Audix Gs1

Speaker, Applicant JBL Control 26 C

Speaker Officer JBL Control 25

Speaker, Paging JBL Control 24CT Micro

Integrated Controller AMX NI-1200

Six button user controller with scroll wheel AMX MET-6N

ABS Axlink Buss Strip AMX FG960 Audio Amplifier, Paging Crown CTS600 Ethernet Switch Cisco #SRW224G4P-K9 Equipment Rack Mid-Atlantic ERK-1825 Rack PDU, Basic, 1U, 208/230V,(12)C13 APC AP9565 Rack PDU, Basic,1U,208/230V,(12)C13 APC SMT750RMI2U Cable,2pair16AWG,stranded,shielded Belden 5200FE Cable,2pair22AWG,stranded,shielded,UTP Belden 8723 Cable,2pair22AWG/18AWGUTP Belden 1502R Cable,4pair24AWGCategory5E Belden 1700R U

S E m ba ss y

M au ri ta ni a

/ C on su la r of fic e

Cisco 300 Series Switches

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

Features:

• High power density. All two channel models and four channel model in a 2RU chassis, eight channel model in a 3RU chassis

• Crown Switching Power Supply for lighter weight

• Selectable "Constant-Voltage" or low-impedance (4/8 ohm) operation per channel on 2-channel models, and per channel-pair on 4-and 8-channel models

• 100V direct outputs on CTs 2000, CTs 3000, CTs 4200, and CTs 8200

• Legendary Crown class-I (BCA) and AB+B output topologies offer the best in amplifier reliability

• 4- and 8-channel models offer perfect independent power solutions for multi-zoned systems· "FIT" (Fault Isolation Topology) circuitry on 4- and 8-channel models isolates fault conditions without affecting neighboring channels

• Comprehensive array of indicators provide accurate diagnostics

• Two-channel models are fully PIP2-compatible. Multi-channel models accept MC accessory modules.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2021) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

(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 and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (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)).

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(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 I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

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

X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

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

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

X (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

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__ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (14) [Reserved]

__ (15)

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

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

__ (16)

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

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

__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18)

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

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

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

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

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

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(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.

__ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (23)

(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

__ (24) 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)).

__ (25) 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)).

__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

X (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O.13126).

X (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

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