2.2.1 RFQ 70US0926Q70092696_First Responder Mini Ambulance.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 70US0926Q70092696 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for First Responder Mini Ambulance Rental Services (West Palm Beach).

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The solicitation document, along with all incorporated provisions and clauses, reflects those currently in effect as per Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, dated August 26, 2025.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (AUG 2025)

(DEVIATION 25-21)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, http://www.acquisition.gov/ a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary.

The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

Quote Submission Instructions: Offerors shall prepare and submit quotes in accordance with the instructions outlined below. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration. Quotes must be clear, concise, and complete, and must address all requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit their best terms in their initial quote.

Responses shall include:

• A detailed description and picture(s) of the proposed item.

o A detailed description shall include the specs of the proposed item.

o “Stock” and “Catalog” images are not acceptable, unless being purchased after award.

If purchased after award, the response shall state the estimated number of weeks for delivery.

If purchased after award and the delivery date extends past the start of the Period of Performance, the response shall include what the replacement will be until the first responder mini ambulance is delivered. The only substitute acceptable while waiting for delivery of First Responder is an extra-long flatbed utility car with a minimum of 68.5-inch cargo bed.

• Attachment 1- Price Sheet

• A detailed service plan for first responder mini ambulance located at Location 1 o Must detail what is covered in the service plan such as replacements and repairs.

• The contractor’s UEI SAM number reflecting a fully registered SAM registration status for “All

Awards”.

Question Submission: All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Specialist Melissa Chabot at melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), May 22, 2026. Responses to questions will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation.

Quote Submission Deadline: Quotes shall be received in writing via email to the Contracting Specialist Melissa Chabot at melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), May 29, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21)

(a) Evaluation and Basis of Award. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, based on the following evaluation factors: (1) Technical, and (2) Price.

Award will be made to the offeror whose quote meets the Government’s requirements, whose price is determined fair and reasonable, and who accepts all terms and conditions of the solicitation. The basis of award is lowest price, technically acceptable.

Evaluation Process: The Government will evaluate technical based on how well the proposed products or services meet the Government’s requirement. The quote must address each minimum requirement in detail as outlined in the Statement of Work. The following ratings/definitions will be utilized:

Acceptable

The proposed products or services meet the Government’s requirements.

Unacceptable

The proposed products or services do not meet the Government’s requirement.

mailto:melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov mailto:jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov mailto:melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov mailto:jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FIRST RESPONDER MINI AMBULANCE RENTAL

(LOCATIONS IN SOUTH FLORIDA)

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. INTRODUCTION: This is a non-personal services contract for the rental of first responder mini ambulances needed for operations at protective sites in south Florida. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Background: The United States Secret Service (USSS) is a premier Law Enforcement Agency and utilizes first responder mini ambulances during protective operations.

1.2 Objectives: Rent first responder mini ambulances for use when needed at protective sites in south Florida. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, fuel, and other items necessary in accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW).

1.3 Scope: The purpose of this procurement is to rent first responder mini ambulances for protective operations at protective sites in south Florida. The following shall be requested whenever needed and for the duration of time that they are required. Additionally, the duration of time for each use, and the quantity requested for each use may also vary.

The first responder mini ambulance must meet the following requirements:

Location 1 (West Palm Beach, FL) The first responder mini ambulance shall be delivered and stored at the Place of Performance during the season (~September-May).

Quantity Description 1 First Responder Mini Ambulance (3 total seats with stretcher capability; cot deck:

7’L x 2.5’W)

• Shall be electric powered

• Shall have hard canopy top o Hard canopy top shall be beige or white in color

• Shall be white or black in color

• Shall have 3 total seats (all seats shall be forward facing) o Seating capacity: 3 attendants and 1 patient (stretcher) o All seats shall be white, gray, or black in color

• The cot deck shall be outfitted with a spine board and D-rings

• Shall have a fold down windshield

• Shall have a placard/tournament sign holder.

• Shall be equipped with tow bars

• Shall have regular golf tires o Will be utilized throughout a golf course

• Shall have fully functioning battery charge indicator or battery power meter gauges o Batteries shall hold charge for a minimum of seven (7) hours Note: Seven (7) hours when not in use

Location 2 (Jupiter, FL) The first responder mini ambulance will be rented on an “as needed” basis. The USSS would provide notice to the vendor when needed, to include specific delivery and pick-up dates and times. If possible, we would provide notification 48 hours in advance (not guaranteed). (Note: There is a possibility that the delivery and pick-up could occur on the same day.)

Quantity Description 1 First Responder Mini Ambulance (3 total seats with stretcher capability; cot deck: 7’L x 2.5’W)

• Shall have hard canopy tops o Hard canopy tops shall white in color

• Shall be white or black in color

• Shall have 3 total seats (all seats shall be forward facing) o Seating capacity: 3 attendants and 1 patient (stretcher) o All seats shall be white, gray, or black in color

• The cot deck shall be outfitted with a spine board and D-rings

• Shall have a fold down windshield

• Shall have a placard/tournament sign holder.

• Shall be equipped with tow bars

• Shall have regular golf/turf tires o Will be utilized throughout a golf course

• Shall have fully functioning battery charge indicator or battery power meter gauges

Location 3 (Doral, FL) The first responder mini ambulance will be rented on an “as needed” basis. The USSS would provide notice to the vendor when needed, to include specific delivery and pick-up dates and times. If possible, we would provide notification 48 hours in advance (not guaranteed). (Note: There is a possibility that the delivery and pick-up could occur on the same day.)

Quantity Description 1 First Responder Mini Ambulance (3 total seats with stretcher capability; cot deck: 7’L x 2.5’W)

• Shall have hard canopy tops o Hard canopy tops shall be white in color

• Shall be white or black in color

• Shall have 3 total seats (all seats shall be forward facing) o Seating capacity: 3 attendants and 1 patient (stretcher) o All seats shall be white, gray, or black in color

• The cot deck shall be outfitted with a spine board and D-rings

• Shall have a fold down windshield

• Shall have a placard/tournament sign holder.

• Shall be equipped with tow bars

• Shall have regular golf/turf tires o Will be utilized throughout a golf course

• Shall have fully functioning battery charge indicator or battery power meter gauges

Additional Information/Requirements:

• Locations 1-3: Shall be in new condition, clean, neat in appearance, no visible signs of rust/wear and tear, with all equipment and safety features in proper working order, and the seats free of rips and tears.

• Location 1: Shall include normal service and maintenance.

• Location 1: The first responder mini ambulance shall remain at the site during the season

(~September-May) unless notified otherwise.

o A USSS POC will contact you to coordinate the delivery date/time and the pickup date/time.

o Shall not be transported to Locations 2 & 3 unless requested by USSS POC.

• Locations 2 & 3: The first responder mini ambulance shall be fully charged when delivered

• The contractor shall be “on-call” during the full rental period o The contractor shall provide the USSS POC(s) listed in Section 1.6 with the contact information of the authorized representative(s) that can be contacted.

o Contractor shall respond to service calls within two (2) hours of receiving notification from the USSS POC.

If repairs are needed, a work order must be submitted and approved by the COR before repairs can be completed.

• Locations 2 & 3: Must be delivered and picked up by the time designated by USSS POC.

o If possible, the USSS will provide notification 48 hours in advance; however, 48 hours’ notice is not guaranteed.

• Contractors must have an active registration in the System Award Management (SAM). If you are not already registered with SAM and wish to do so, please go to www.fsd.gov.

http://www.fsd.gov/

1.4 Specific Tasks

1.4.1 Task Heading. First Responder Mini Ambulance Rental in South Florida

CLINs Description Estimated Quantity Unit Price Total (Qty x

Unit Price) 0001 Base Year- Location 1 (West Palm Beach, FL): Seasonal Rental Fee. Price shall include delivery and pickup.

9 Months $TBD $TBD

0002 Base Year- Location 2 (Jupiter, FL): “As Needed.” Price shall include delivery and pickup.

3 Requests $TBD $TBD

0003 Base Year- Location 3 (Doral, FL): “As Needed”

4 Requests $TBD $TBD

0004 Base Year- Additional Fees: Emergency (less than 24 hours’ notice) for Locations 2 & 3

1 $TBD $TBD

Base Year- Additional Fees: Cancellation (after deployment) for Locations 2 & 3

1 $TBD $TBD

Option Year 1- Location 1 (West Palm Beach, FL): Seasonal Rental Fee. Price shall include delivery and pickup.

9 Months $TBD $TBD

1002 Option Year 1- Location 2 (Jupiter, FL): “As Needed.” Price shall include delivery and pickup.

3 Requests $TBD $TBD

1003 Option Year 1- Location 3 (Doral, FL): “As Needed”

4 Requests $TBD $TBD

1004 Option Year 1- Additional Fees: Emergency (less than 24 hours’ notice) for Locations 2 &

1 $TBD $TBD

Option Year 1- Additional Fees: Cancellation (after deployment) for Locations 2 & 3

1 $TBD $TBD

TOTAL

CONTRACT

VALUE

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Period of Performance:

• Base Year: September 28, 2026- September 27, 2027

• Option Year 1: September 28, 2027- September 27, 2028

The rental services are seasonal with an estimated time period of September – May. The rental services will be for an estimated period of 9-months.

1.5.2 Place of Performance (Exact location to be provided to awardee):

• Location 1: West Palm Beach, FL

• Location 2: Jupiter, FL

• Location 3: Doral, FL

1.5.3 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.

1.5.4 Privacy Act: Personnel who have access to Privacy Information shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations. All data provided to the contractor by the government and/or developed by the contractor for the government shall be treated as Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU).

All other information relating to the items to be delivered or services to be performed under this order may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval by the Contracting Officer, in concurrence with TBD.

Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by any other person or entity; publication of technical or scientific papers;

advertising; or any other proposed public release. The contractor will not release to any person/entity the name of the agency procuring the items/services of this requirement to include any subcontractors at any tier.

1.5.4.1 Security Requirements:

• The contract employees shall be subjected to criminal, credit and other database checks.

• No clearances are required for this effort.

1.5.5 General Compliance: Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

1.6 Points of Contact:

• TBD

1.7 Invoices: Payment requests shall be submitted electronically as follows:

1.7.1 Submit invoices using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

1.7.1.1 All invoices shall state the date and items provided; otherwise, the invoice will be rejected.

1.7.1.2 All invoices shall reference the contract number (PO) and the unique Payment Authorization (PA)# which is assigned for each service request.

1.7.2 Submit another copy of the invoice as an attachment to an email (PDF or Microsoft product attachments are readily accepted), to PPD.Budget@usss.dhs.gov.

1.7.2.1 The invoice shall state the dates and items provided; otherwise, the invoice will be rejected.

1.7.2.2 The invoice shall reference the contract number (PO) and the unique PA# which is assigned for each service request.

1.8 Authority: The Contracting Officer (CO) is responsible for the general administration of this order.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for the review/acceptance of all http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:PPD.Budget@usss.dhs.gov deliverables, and technical direction. The CO will serve as the Government point of contact for contractual direction. The COR will serve as the Government point of contact concerning information exchange, submission review and payment. Nothing said by the COR shall be construed to change the order requirements unless supported in writing in advance by the CO.

The USSS Point of Contact responsible for overall administration of this order is:

Contracting Office POC:

Name: TBD Title: Contracting Officer Phone: TBD Email: TBD

Program Office POC/COR:

Name: Jasmine Mitchell Title: Senior Business Acquisition Analyst Phone: (202) 993-1859 Email: jasmine.mitchell@usss.dhs.gov

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS: Contractor, Contracting Officer, Deliverable, Key Personnel, and Physical Security.

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (C.O.). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note:

The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW.

When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.5. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.2. ACRONYMS: CFR, CO, CONUS, COR, COTS, CPFF, FAR, FFP, GFP, HSAR, LH, NCR, OCI, OCONUS, ODC, PIPO, POC, PM, SOW, TE, TM, and TPOC.

CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer mailto:jasmine.mitchell@usss.dhs.gov

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPFF Cost Plus Fixed Fee FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FFP Firm Fixed Price GFP Government Furnished Property HSAR Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation LH Labor Hour NCR National Capital Region OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PM Program Manager SOW Statement of Work TE Technical Exhibit TM Time and Material TPOC Technical Point of Contact

Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov.

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 this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(End of clause)

Provisions incorporated by reference:

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(JAN 2017)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price). (APR 2012)

Clauses incorporated by reference:

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUNE 2003) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) 52.244-6 Subcontract for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEPT 2025)

Provisions incorporated by full text:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-19)

The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-13, System for Award Management—Maintenance, of this solicitation.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

https://www.sam.gov/

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer identification number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b) Identifiers. The Offeror shall obtain and provide the following identifying information:

(1) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(i) The Offeror shall obtain a UEI to register in SAM. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI to the Offeror. Go to https://www.sam.gov for instructions on obtaining a UEI.

(ii) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(iii) The Contracting Officer will use the UEI to verify that the Offeror has an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.

(2) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).

(i) The Offeror shall provide its TIN or related information to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C.

6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. The Offeror shall consent for TIN validation; and

(3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(i) The Offeror shall provide a CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—

(A) Itself;

http://www.sam.gov/

(B) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(C) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(D) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(ii) If the Offeror is in the United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA CAGE Branch will assign a CAGE code to the Offeror as a part of the SAM registration process. For information on obtaining a CAGE code go to https://cage.dla.mil/.

(iii) The Offeror shall get from any immediate and/or highest-level owner(s) their respective CAGE code(s) to provide the code(s) as part of the registration (FAR 52.204- 7(b)(3)(i)).

(iv) If the Offeror is located outside of the United States or its outlying areas, and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

If the Offeror is… Then…

Located in a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation

Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)

Located in a country that is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation

Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

(c) Representations and certifications.

(1) The following FAR solicitation provisions contain entity-level representations and certifications that the Offeror shall submit as part of their Federal Government contracts registration in SAM:

Provision Title Date

52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) Oct 2014 https://cage.dla.mil/ https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation Nov 2015

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters Aug 2020

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

Feb 2016

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024

52.219-1 Alt I

Small Business Program Representations, with its Alternate I

Feb 2024

52.219-1 Alt II

Small Business Program Representations, with its Alternate II Mar 2023

52.226-2 Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation Oct 2014

(2) By submitting its offer, the Offeror verifies that, as of the date of its offer, its representations and certifications posted electronically in SAM for the provisions listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision are current, accurate, and complete. The Offeror’s representations and certifications in SAM are hereby incorporated by reference into its offer.

(d) Other information. The Offeror shall provide more information on its business operations and type that is necessary to be considered for award of certain contracts and financial information necessary to receive payment under contracts.

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION 25-27)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION 25-27)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION 26-03)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) (13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.103

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ________ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is _______ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) it □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm’s status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be—

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (AUG 2025)

(DEVIATION 25-23)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174).

Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e)(1) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act.

These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $10,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.

1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if— https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State…