2.2.1 SAM RFQ Wilmington Housekeeping 08.06.2025.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and a written solicitation shall not be issued. The solicitation number is 70US0925Q70092469 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Janitorial Services-Housekeeping. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 effective May 12, 2025. This solicitation is Unrestricted (Full and Open) and a total small business set-aside and the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561720 Janitorial Services. The anticipated Period of Performance is September 1, 2025 – October 31, 2028.

The Government intends to award a three-year contract of an One (1) Base year of 12 months and two

(2) 12-month option years.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (SEP 2023) is applicable to this solicitation.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision is applicable to this solicitation.

Selection of award shall be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. To be technically acceptable all requirements must be met in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. All specifications must be met or exceeded.

A completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) must be included with Offerors proposal.

If you have completed the annual representations and certifications electronically through the System for Award Management (SAM), then provide a statement as such and it shall be verified.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), applies to this acquisition. Potential offerors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation shall only be available by downloading the documents at the SAM Website at https://sam.gov. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the vendor shall be self-certifying that neither the offeror nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal Agency.

Offeror Questions/Clarifications

All offeror questions and clarifications pursuant to this RFQ must be requested to the Contracting Officer, Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov and Contract Specialist, Keisha Pender, keisha.pender@usss.dhs.gov no later than August 12th at 1:00 PM, EDT. No additional questions and/ or clarifications will be accepted after that date and time. The Government reserves the right not to provide a response for any Offeror question/clarification. If the Contracting Officer determines that a request cites an issue of significant importance, the Government shall provide a written response to all offerors.

The Government shall not provide information in response to telephone calls. Contacting other USSS personnel regarding this solicitation in an attempt to gain procurement-sensitive information may result in disqualification from the evaluation process. Written responses to all Offerors questions/clarifications shall be published on sam.gov no later than August 13th at 1:00 PM. EDT.

Quote Submission Due Date

Quotes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov and Contract Specialist, Keisha Pender at keisha.pender@usss.dhs.gov no later than August 21st at 1:00 PM, EDT. No late quotes will be accepted.

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Deep Cleaning and Trash/Recycle Can Services

Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The United States Secret Service (USSS) has a requirement for disinfected cleaning services for operational workspaces and trash/recycling can services in Wilmington, DE. The Government will 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. All labor, supplies, and equipment shall be furnished by the contractor during contract performance.

The requirements are stated in terms of desired results with associated quality standards. Deep cleaning and remediation services shall be performed in a manner that will present a disinfected, clean, neat and professional appearance in all areas serviced.

1.1 SCOPE/OBJECTIVE: The objective is to maintain the cleanliness of our operational workspaces and to facilitate trash and recycling product disposal by transporting trash and recycle cans to the roadway for pick-up by the waste management service provider. The Contractor shall provide deep cleaning services that prioritize removal of all soiling, stains, marks, scuffs, and other foreign material while also enhancing infection control by disinfecting surfaces. This also includes transporting trash and recycle cans to the roadway for pick-up and returning them to their proper location after pick-up services have been provided.

This includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning touch services, windows, restrooms, sinks, and removal of trash.

1.2 SPECIFIC TASKS: The Contractor shall provide cleaning services for the following:

Location Quantity Number of Cleanings per

Week Residential Home 1 1

Booths/Posts 4 2 Carriage House: Main Area 1 2

The Contractor shall also provide trash/recycling can services to move the cans from the main house to the curb at the roadway and back to the main house. This includes the Contractor providing all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, and materials to include but not limited to all cleaning supplies, chemicals, and cleaning equipment (brooms, vacuum cleaners, etc.), to clean our operational workspaces and provide trash/recycling can services as defined in this SOW.

1.2.1 BASIC CLEANING SERVICES: The Contractor shall accomplish all deep cleaning tasks and remediation services to meet the requirements of the SOW. This includes cleaning one residential home, two (2) small guard booths, two (2) large guard booths and the main areas of (1) carriage house, as well as, moving trash/recycling cans from to the curb at the roadway and back to the main house. The facility’s appearance must fully meet the sanitary and aesthetic requirements for a disinfected, clean, neat and professional appearance in all areas serviced.

1.2.1.1 Vacuuming carpeted floors and area rugs: After vacuuming, the carpeted areas shall be free of all visible dirt, debris, litter, gum, spots, stains, soil, and other foreign matter. All tears, burns and ravels shall be brought to the attention of the COR as soon as noticed. Area rugs will be returned to their normal location.

1.2.1.2 Sweep and mop floors: After sweeping and mopping, the complete floor surface including all edges, corners, baseboards, under floor mats and area rugs, shall be free from litter, dirt dust, debris, scuff marks and foreign matter. Floors shall have a uniform appearance without steaks, swirl marks, detergent residue or any evidence of soil, stain, film or standing water. Moveable items shall be tilted or moved to sweep and damp mop underneath.

1.2.1.3 Dusting surfaces: All horizontal and vertical surfaces from floor to ceiling (including but not limited to partitions, vents, corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, hand rails, grills, doors, door handles, door knobs, door frames, blinds, push bar, kick plates, light fixtures, switches and covers, temperature controls, remotes, etc.), unless expressly exempted, shall be rendered free of dust, cobwebs/spider webs, lint and other debris and present a clean appearance upon completion of cleaning.

1.2.1.4 Cleaning touch surfaces: All horizontal and vertical surfaces from floor to ceiling (including but not limited to partitions, vents, corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, hand rails, grills, doors, door handles, door knobs, door frames, blinds, push bar, kick plates, light fixtures, switches and covers, temperature controls, remotes, etc.), unless expressly exempted, shall be rendered free of smudges, streaks, spots, hand marks, oil, dirt, soil substances, encrustation, and any foreign matter and present a clean appearance upon completion of cleaning. Cabinets and desks covered with papers, personal items, computers, and keyboards are exempted. All wheels, casters, bases (bottom) and frames of chairs shall be free from dust and soil upon completion of cleaning.

1.2.1.5 Cleaning windows (shall not use ammonia-based products): Clean all interior window surfaces and exterior window surfaces on the guard booths. Glass doors shall be cleaned inside and out including all frames, tracks, and ledges. When the glass surface cleaning is complete, there shall be no traces of film/streaks, dirt, smudges, water, or other foreign matter.

1.2.1.6 Cleaning bathrooms: Completely clean and disinfect all surfaces of vents, sinks, toilet bowls, lavatories, showers, shower mats, dispensers, plumbing fixtures, doors, walls, grout, and other surfaces. After cleaning, all surfaces shall be free of deposits, dirt, streaks, and odors.

Disinfect all surfaces and entry doors, (including handles, kick plates, ventilation grates, metal guards, etc.), and wall areas adjacent to wall mounted lavatories and toilets. Descaling shall be performed to remove all scale, soap film, minerals, and other deposits. After descaling surfaces shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits and rust stains.

1.2.1.7 Waste removal: All indoor waste containers shall be emptied, cleaned, sanitized, and returned to their proper location. Boxes, cans, and paper placed near a trash receptacle shall be removed. All plastic trash receptacle liners shall be replaced. The waste shall be collected by the Contractor and delivered to the designated waste storage area. The inside and outside of all trash receptacles shall be visibly clean, free of foreign matter, and free of odors. No debris shall be present on the ground/floor in the immediate vicinity of receptacles at the completion of the cleaning process.

1.2.1.8 Cleaning indoor stairwell: Steps, rails, walls, and ceilings shall be free of dirt, debris, dust, scuff marks, heel marks, other stains and discoloration, other foreign matter, and obvious soil.

All landings shall be clean and refinished as needed to restore them to a clean and glossy appearance.

1.2.1.9 Moving trash and recycling cans from/to the main house (up to 2 cans each): Trash and recycling cans shall be moved from the main house to the curb at the roadway. At the end of the day, after the cans have been emptied by the waste management provider(s), the cans shall be moved back to the main house.

1.2.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS: The contractor shall furnish all cleaning/maintenance equipment and supplies required to complete all phases of the job requirements.

1.2.2.1 Specifications: Contractor equipment shall meet the specifications listed below and shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) and fire regulations.

1.2.2.2 Approval of Equipment and Materials: All Contractor proposed equipment must conform to applicable technical provisions and specifications contained herein. Materials shall comply with Government fire and safety regulations. Proposed material and equipment for which specifications are not provided herein must be of the highest commercial quality and must be of a suitable type or grade for the required housekeeping task.

1.2.2.3 Products: All cleaning products, disinfectants, and detergents shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be currently registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) if required and government approved. Products used to clean windows must not contain ammonia.

1.2.2.4 Abrasives: Steel wool, abrasive metal cleaners, or any other cleaning supplies or equipment which could cause damage to furniture or Government property, shall not be used.

1.2.3 EQUIPMENT STANDARDS:

1.2.3.1 Sanitation: All equipment shall be in proper working orders, as specified by the equipment manufacturer, and shall be kept clean and in good working order throughout the term of the contract.

1.2.3.2 Electrical Equipment: All electrically operated equipment shall be equipped with an appropriate length of Underwrites Laboratories (UL) approved cord. The cord shall be properly attached to the machine. The Contractor’s equipment shall be compatible with existing sources of furnished electrical power.

1.2.3.3 Safety and Inspections: The Contractor’s equipment shall be in good working order and shall comply with all Government safety standards. Any equipment which is in disrepair or unsafe shall be removed and replaced with equivalent equipment that is in good working order and meets the specifications contained herein.

1.2.3.4 Mop Buckets: Mop buckets may be either single or double compartmented and shall be constructed of a non-porous, acid resistant, seamless material.

1.2.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES:

1.2.4.1 Storage Areas: The Government will provide the space (i.e., facilities) for the contractor’s use as supply and equipment storage space.

1.2.4.2 Utilities and Services: The Government will furnish the following utilities and services as may be required to perform work under the contract at no cost to the contractor. Utilities will be provided at existing outlets and will include electrical power, water, and sewers.

1.2.4.3 Removal of trash and waste from bulk storage containers (e.g., exterior trash and recycle cans).

1.2.4.4 Rodent control services.

1.2.5 Conservation of Utilities: The Contractor shall instruct Contractor employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions, which preclude the waste of utilities, which shall include:

1.2.5.1 Lights shall be used only in areas when work is actually being performed. Otherwise, lights shall be turned off unless someone is working in the area that has been cleaned.

1.2.5.2 The Contractor’s employees shall not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

1.2.5.3 Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after their required use.

1.2.5.4 Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons. Unauthorized calls traced to the Contractor or Contractor’s employee may be billed to the Contractor by the Government.

CLINs Description Totals

0001 Cleaning & Trash Services (Base year) TBD 0002 Cleaning & Trash Services (Option Year 1) TBD 0003 Cleaning & Trash Services (Option Year 2) TBD

TOTAL

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VALUE

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall provide the services required under this Statement of Work for one (1) base year of 12 months beginning on September 15, 2025, and two (2) 12-month option years. The period of performance reads as follows:

Base Year: September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026 Option Year I: September 15, 2026 to September 14, 2027 Option Year II: September 15, 2027 to September 14, 2028

1.4 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is how he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The Contractor shall deliver the QCP to the CO within 30 days after contract award and any subsequent changes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.4.2 Meetings and Reviews: The Contracting Officer (CO) may require the Contractor to meet with Government personnel as deemed necessary. The Contractor may request a meeting with the CO (or other Government key personnel) when Contractor believes such meeting is necessary. The Contractor shall prepare written minutes of such meetings, which shall be recorded in the agreement file. The Contractor Project Manager and the CO (or other Government key personnel present for the meeting) shall sign the minutes indicating their approval or provide in writing their non-concurrence within 5 calendar days following the receipt of the minutes.

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not expected to perform services on Federal Holidays that are observed by the contractor.

1.4.3.1 If the contractor recognized holiday falls on Monday, the cleaning services shall be provided on Tuesday of that week between 8:00am – 11:00am, in lieu of services on the holiday.

1.4.3.2 If the contractor recognized holiday falls on a Thursday, the services shall be provided on the Wednesday or Friday of that week, (at the discretion of the USSS), between 8:00am – 11:00am in lieu of the holiday.

1.4.3.3 If the holiday falls on a Thursday, the contractor shall move the trash/recycle cans on the alternate pick-up date established by the waste management provider.

1.4.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.4.4.1 Cleaning services at 1105 Barley Mill Rd: Wednesdays between 9:00am – 5:00pm

1.4.4.2 Cleaning services at 1209 Barley Mill Rd ~ Mondays between 2:00pm – 5:00pm and

Thursday between 8:00am – 11:00am.

1.4.4.3 Trash/recycling can services ~ Move cans to the curb at the roadway on Thursdays before 10:00am and return them to the main house at the end of that same day, after the cans have been emptied by the waste management service provider. (NOTE: The trash cans shall be moved every week and the recycling cans shall be moved every other week in accordance with the waste management pick-up schedule.

1.4.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at 1105 Barley Mill Road and 1209 Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807.

1.4.7 Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

1.4.8 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be subjected to criminal, credit, and other database checks.

1.4.8.1 Controlled Access Facilities:

• The US Secret Service Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or their US Secret Service designee is responsible for determining the contract employee’s position description level as being either Escort Access, Low Risk, or High Risk.

• All contractors shall ensure that their employees are pre-cleared prior to the start of any US Secret Service (USSS) contract. The COR or their designee is responsible for ensuring that all employees supporting USSS contracts are compliant with USSS security requirements.

1.4.8.2 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.

1.4.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract/order: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications:

monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies;

coordinate availability of GFP, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of appointment issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

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

1.4.11.1 Submit 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.

1.4.11.2 Submit a second copy of the invoice as an attachment to an email (PDF or Microsoft product attachments are readily accepted) to JBD-admin@secretservice.gov. The contract number (PO#) shall be listed on the invoice.

1.4.12 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 deliverables, and technical direction. The CO will serve as the Government point of contact (POC) for contractual direction. The COR will serve as the Government POC 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:

Jade Gaston Lead Contracting Officer Procurement Division

(202) 406-6988 jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov

The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.4.13 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

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PART 2 DEFINITIONS ACRONYMS

1. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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 procurement refers to the prime contractor.

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

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract/order. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract/order, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract/order.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.6. 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/order 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.

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

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA). The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract/order requirements.

2.1.10. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.11. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the contractor provides services in accordance with the contract/order.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

CO Contracting Officer CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative 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 AK and HI) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PM Program Manager SOW Statement of Work QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit T&M Time and Material TPOC Technical Point of Contact

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

2.1.Services:

2.1.1. Removal of trash and waste from outdoor bulk storage containers (e.g. exterior trash and recycle cans).

2.1.2. Rodent control services.

2.2. Facilities: The Government will provide a small storage space in the residence at 1105 Barley Mill Road and underneath the stairs in the Carriage House at 1209 Barley Mill Road for the contractor’s use as supply and equipment storage space.

2.3. Utilities: The Government will provide will furnish the following utilities and services as may be required to perform work under the contract at no cost to the contractor. Utilities will be provided at existing outlets and will include electrical power, water and sewers. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning and equipment.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Clauses incorporated by full text:

52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal. (Jan 2017)

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror’s practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

(b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds https://www.sam.gov)/

"does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided;

and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

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

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

(c)

(1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

http://www.sam.gov/

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. (Jun 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Person—

(1) Means–

(i) A natural person;

(ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and

(iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and

(2) Does not include a government or governmental entity that is not operating as a business enterprise.

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) The offeror shall e-mail questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 25.703-4, by submission of its offer, the offeror—

(1) 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;

(2) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions 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

(3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds the threshold at FAR 25.703-2(a)(2) 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).

(d) Exception for trade agreements. The representation requirement of paragraph (c)(1) and the certification requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this provision do not apply if-

(1) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-4, 52.225-6, 52.225- 12, 52.225-24, or comparable agency provision); and

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

CLAUSES

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 mailto:CISADA106@state.gov http://www.treasury.gov/resource-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)

Clauses incorporated by reference:

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (May 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Jun 2020) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (OCT 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (DEC 2023) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (APR 1984) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) 52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes. (OCT 1997) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) 52.232-11 Extras. (APR 1984) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995)

Clauses incorporated by full text:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/

(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).

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

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

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

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

(6) [Reserved].

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

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

(9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

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

(11)

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

(ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

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

_X_ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

(14) [Reserved].

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

657a).

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

(17) [Reserved] _X_ (18)

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

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

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

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

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

(3) ).

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

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

(24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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

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

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

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

(28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022)…