24R0033_SOL_070324.pdf

19AQMM24R0033

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19AQMM24R0033

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

03/07/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Kiara Jackson

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

c. EMAIL JacksonKD1@state.gov

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

04/08/2024

14:00 ET

CODE LMAQM

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: % FOR

X SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

RFQ IFB X RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

LMAQMCODE15. DELIVER TO

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

CODE OPEAQM16. ADMINISTERED BY

Major Support Branch

OPE/AQM/FDCD/MSB

Office of Acquisition (AQM) Arlington, VA 22209

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Contact UEI:

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

OPEAQMCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

IPP

Invoices to be uploaded to Invoice Processing Platform at http://www.ipp.gov

CHARLESTON, SC 29415

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Line Items Section

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Joy Young

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

CGFS // CGFS

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) BACK

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM24R0033

Contract Number: Title: TSS Solicitation Date of Solicitation:

03/07/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

001 Team Leader Technician Project Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

002 Technician Regular Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

003 Team Leader Technician - Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

004 Technician Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

005 Defense Base Act Insurance (DBA) Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

006 Danger Pay Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

007 Equipment and Shipping Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

008 Travel Expenses Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM24R0033

Contract Number: Title: TSS Solicitation Date of Solicitation:

03/07/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

009 Air Fare Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2024 to 05/31/2025

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

BASE PERIOD

1001 Team Leader Technician Project Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

1002 Technician Regular Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

1003 Team Leader Technician - Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

1004 Technician Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

1005 Defense Base Act Insurance (DBA) Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

1006 Danger Pay Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

1007 Equipment and Shipping Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

1008 Travel Expenses Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM24R0033

Contract Number: Title: TSS Solicitation Date of Solicitation:

03/07/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

1009 Air Fare Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2001 Team Leader Technician Project Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2002 Technician Regular Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2003 Team Leader Technician - Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2004 Technician Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2005 Defense Base Act Insurance (DBA) Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2006 Danger Pay Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2007 Equipment and Shipping Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2008 Travel Expenses Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

2009 Air Fare

1.00 LT $0.00 $0.00

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM24R0033

Contract Number: Title: TSS Solicitation Date of Solicitation:

03/07/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

0.00 1.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00 $0.00

3001 Technician Regular Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3002 Team Leader Technician Project Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3003 Team Leader Technician - Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3004 Technician Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3005 Defense Base Act Insurance (DBA) Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3006 Danger Pay Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3007 Equipment and Shipping Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3008 Travel Expenses Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

3009 Air Fare Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

1.00 0.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM24R0033

Contract Number: Title: TSS Solicitation Date of Solicitation:

03/07/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

1.00 $0.00

4001 Air Fare Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4002 Travel Expenses Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4003 Equipment and Shipping Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4004 Danger Pay Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4005 Defense Base Act Insurance (DBA) Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

LT $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4006 Technician Regular Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4007 Team Leader Technician Project Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4008 Team Leader Technician - Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

4009 Technician Urgent/Emergency Rate Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

1.00 0.00 1.00

HR $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM24R0033

Contract Number: Title: TSS Solicitation Date of Solicitation:

03/07/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

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):

www.acquisition.gov [Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of clause)

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 [Insert one or more internet addresses]

(End of provision) Clause Title Fill-ins

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

52.246-6 Inspection - Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (May 2001)

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (July 2014)

52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas (Apr 1984)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.229-6 Taxes - Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013)

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price (Aug 1987)

52.243-3 Changes - Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours (Sept 2000)

52.243-7 Notification of Changes (Jan 2017)

52.245-1 Government Property (Jan 2017)

52.249-14 Excusable Delays (Apr 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

652.216-70 ORDERING INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACTS (APR 2004)

652.216-71 PRICE ADJUSTMENT (AUG 1999)

652.225-71 SECTION 8(a) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS

AMENDED (AUG 1999)

652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD (AUG

1999)

652.232-70 Payment Schedule and Invoice Submission (Fixed-Price)(Aug 1999)

652.232-72 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (AUG 1999)

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE

LEAVE (FEB 2015)

652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2016)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016)

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers From Small Business Concerns and Small Business

Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Oct

2016)

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money (June 2003)

52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995)

52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included (Apr 1984)

B.1 - SCOPE

The U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) intends to award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for installation of technical security systems (i.e. including but not limited to alarm, door control, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), (IPCCTV), public address, x-ray, metal detection, explosive detection and intercom systems, at Department of State diplomatic missions, embassies and consulates worldwide.

B.2 - TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for commercial items with all work under the contract to be accomplished pursuant to task orders. This contract has one (1) base year, with four (4) one-year options to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government. The contract type for the individual task orders will generally be fixed-price, but may also be one or more of the following categories individually or in combination, depending on the deliverables, complexity and urgency of the requirement: Fixed-price, labor hour, and /or time and materials. Specific details will be provided in each task order Request for Proposal (RFP) (described further in Section H.2.2)

(End of clause)

B.3 - MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QUANTITIES - INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

The Government shall order a minimum of $25,000.00 (inclusive of all direct costs, indirect costs, and profit/fee) within the base year.

If this contract contains options, the one-time base year payment is sufficient to make the entire contract, including any exercised options, legally binding.

A minimum of one (1) Task or Delivery order will be issued at the rates that are within the fixed rates offered in the base IDIQ award to meet this minimum stipulated.

In order to be eligible to receive the minimum, offeror must receive Top Secret Clearance by the end of the base year (first 12 months) of the IDIQ contract.

The maximum ceiling for the contract's period of performance base period plus four (4) option years shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services not exceeding $25 million (inclusive of all direct costs, indirect costs, and profit/fee). If the contract reaches the maximum ceiling amount prior to exercising an option year, then those remaining option years will be forfeited.

If the contract never reaches the maximum ceiling amount, then the maximum amount of time within scope of this contract is sixty-six

(66) months (which includes up to six additional months 52.217-8 for transition purposes).

B.4 - LABOR RATES AND EQUIPMENT

B.4.1. The contract contains negotiated not-to-exceed fully loadedhourly labor rates for specific labor categories. These maximum rates (or contractor-discounted rates) will be used by the contractor in developing the labor pricing portion of its task order proposal(s). Additionally, there will be other direct costs (ODCs) as specified in Section B or in individual task orders.

B.4.2. The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and supplies, to include all tools and installation supplies i.e., ladders, technical security and cable testing equipment, etc., and equipment necessary to provide the services and deliverables set forth and required by this technical security services contract.

B.4.3. The contractor shall provide all "tools of the trade" in order to accomplish the requirement under each firm, fixed-priced type task order. The contractor-provided tools shall be at no additional cost to the contract.

The cost of any specialized equipment requirement, not considered a normal trade tool in conjunction with the services rendered herein, shall be itemized in the task orders and shall become Government property when the contractor is reimbursed for its original purchase cost.

B.5 - TRAVEL COSTS (TIME-AND-MATERIALS/LABOR-HOUR) (NOV 2008)

a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for its reasonable actual travel costs in accordance with its usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2, specifically FAR 31.205-46. Travel must be directly related to and required for performance of this contract and authorized in advance and in writing by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). In no event shall costs associated with employee commuting be reimbursable as direct cost under this contract.

(b) Travel costs shall not be burdened with any indirect costs unless specifically allowable in accordance with the Contractor’s usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2. In no event shall travel costs be burdened with fee/profit.

(c) The Contractor shall include a breakout of all authorized travel expenses, by individual contract employee, as an attachment to their invoices. Administrative support (coordination of travel arrangements, etc.) will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

(d) Travel shall be in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Reference: www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/perdiem/JTR.pdf For any areas the Joint Travel Regulations does not cover, Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), Section 925 will govern.

(e) Should any Contractor personnel be requested to perform in any area which has been determined by the Department of State to be a hazardous duty area, hazardous duty premium pay if and to the extent requested and allowed, will be payable at the same rate as would be given to Department of State direct-hire employees pursuant to Chapter 650 of the U.S. Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas). Hazardous duty premium pay shall not be burdened with any indirect costs (e.g., overhead, G and A) or fee/profit.

B.6 - PASSPORTS/VISAS

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who will be required to travel outside the United States have current and valid passports. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any visas required for travel to foreign countries to accomplish work assigned under this contract. The Contractor shall make no direct labor charges for obtaining/maintaining passports and/or visas.

END OF SECTION B

C.1 - SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1.1 Background

Technical security for Department of State (DOS) facilities is critical to the successful operation of the organization. To minimize the risk of exposing sensitive Government information and for the security of personnel, the Office of Security Management (SM), Overseas Building Operations (OBO), manages comprehensive security programs at overseas U.S. installations.

The scope of this Statement of Work (SOW) covers the installation of temporary and permanent technical security systems generally associated with OBO construction projects.

C.1.2 Objective

This SOW sets the requirements for the support necessary to the OBO and SM mission with respect to the installation of technical security systems at OBO projects worldwide.

C.1.3 Procedures

Request for Task order Proposal - Task Order Proposal Request (TOPR)

Task Orders will be issued in accordance with Section H of this contract.

These task Orders will be issued after review and acceptance of the Contractor’s task Order Proposal.

Specific systems to be installed are described in Sections B & C.2 of this solicitation.

For each task Order assigned to the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall take the following actions necessary to minimize disruption to OBO and the Post's staff and mission:

1. Coordinate with those designated in the task Order on the dates, times, and lengths of technical security installation deployments requiring Post's staff involvement or possibly affecting Post's operation. If those designated in the task order are unavailable or nonresponsive to the contractor notify the COR;

1. Work on this contract will frequently take place on construction sites that are jointly managed by OBO and a General Contractor (GC). Coordinate work schedules and plans with the General Contractor (GC) through the OBO Project Director (PD). The contractor should expect to work nights and/or weekends to accommodate the needs of the project, and should schedule their work so as not to interfere with the activities of the GC. However there should be no expectation that any building/site will be open and available for installation work 7-days per week.

1. Attend all scheduled appointments with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Monitor (GTM) &,Post's staff at the agreed times;

1. Respond in writing within 24 hours of queries about the work from Project Director, COR, or Post staff.

C.1.4 Performance Requirements

TSS Systems Overview

1. 1. The U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) designs and constructs U.S. Embassies and Consulates. These facilities have many aspects of safety and security to support the mission. TSB is responsible for providing the technical security for these facilities using equipment that is pre-approved by Diplomatic Security (DS). The list below is a general list of equipment lines from approved vendors. The list is subject to change but is intended to provide you a reference depicting the majority of the work and equipment associated with this contract. Additionally, DS produces guides for most systems which state specific DS installation standards, programming, and user manuals for each system. These are referred to as Application Guidelines of Deployment Documents. These will be provided to successful bidders.

List of commonly used equipment but not limited to:

1. 1. Intercom – Aiphone AX/KB series and LEF series

1. 1. Standard/Low level alarm Intrusion Detection System (IDS)– Cinch I-24 protector system and AES 6500 system

1. 1. Medium/Enhanced IDS – Cinch Protector system

1. 1. High Level Alarm – East Coast Security CU-50

1. 1. CCTV, referred to as HDVS: Cisco POE switches, BCD Video NVRs and workstations, Genetec software, Hanwa and Bosch IP cameras.

1. 1. Door Access control: AES 900 series door control equipment

1. 1. ADA/Handicap access – LCN 7981 series pneumatic door actuators

1. 1. Automated Access control systems: Softwarehouse and Cheetah card readers paired with I-star AACS controller using C-Cure 9000 software;

1. 1. Emergency Notification Systems: Federal Signal Selectone 24VDC using 1044 command stations. Bosch Praesideo 70 volt system.

1. 1. Wireless Immanent Danger Notification System (IDNS): Inovonics 4000 series

1. 1. Explosives Detection: Itemizer DX

1. 1. Walk through metal detector: Rapiscan 300 or 600, Metor 120

1. 1. X-Ray: Smiths Heiman 6040 and 5030

1. 1. UPS: Symmetra LX series

1. 1. TSS infrastructure: Deployment Documents for DinRail systems and Fiber Optic for TSS systems

1. 1. Southwest Microwave 300 series transceivers

1. 1. Southwest MicroPoint II fence protection system

1. 1. LG IrisAccess Identification System

1. 1. AXIS IP video system

The COR or designated representative will conduct periodic Quality Assurance reviews of the Contractor’s performance. The COR or government technical monitor (GTM) designated by the COR will conduct acceptance inspection upon completion of the installation work. There is no requirement on the part of the government that someone from the Technical Security Branch will be available to sign-off on the work in accordance with the IDIQ contractor’s schedule. The risk is incumbent upon the contractor to be sure that all work is performed to meet standards.

C.1.5 References and Guidance

The Contractor shall perform the activities under any task order in accordance with The National Electric Codes as well as the

Technical Security Installation Standards Wiring Handbook (supplied upon contract award), and the Security Classification Guide for the Design and Construction of Overseas Facilities listed in Section J of the contract.

C.2 TECHNICAL SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS

PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY TECHNICAL SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS

C.2.1 Provision, Installation and Testing of Technical Security Systems

The Contractor shall deliver to the government a fully functional Technical Security System (TSS) in accordance with the Technical

Security Installation Plan (TSIP), proposed schedule, and the Technical Security Installation Standards Wiring Handbook. The government will provide the contractor a TSIP, a summary of the systems to be installed and a preliminary schedule. In the case of temporary installations, the contractor will be provided with a conceptual TSIP that is based on the GC Site Utilization Plan (SUP).

Since the SUP is subject to change the TSS contractor is expected to adapt the TSIP to comply with the actual conditions at post and the scope of the project. The contractor may be tasked with remaining on site to maintain and repair temporary systems.”

Contractor shall perform installations in accordance with the schedule and dates established in the original Task Order or the task

Order as modified by the Contracting Officer. Project Start dates frequently change from the original estimation and contractor flexibility is required. Task Order Projects also often require more than one deployment for completion. OBO will inform the contractor of any changes to the original scope and schedule.

Work schedules and methods of performance shall be organized in a manner that facilitates the ability of U.S. Government personnel to perform their job functions without breach of DOS security standards (FAH and FAM) and without unplanned disruptions.

The contractor shall procure the equipment and supplies needed to install the designed systems in accordance with DOS security standards and the DS approved equipment list. In the event that equipment is not listed in the DOS approved equipment list or an item is not available for any reason, the contractor must notify the COR in writing or by email and recommend a replacement item in sufficient time to avoid contract delay. Long lead, commercially unavailable or special items identified by the COR may be provided as Government Furnished Equipment on a case by case basis. The contractor is responsible for providing all tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the project. This includes ladders, power tools, cable pulling equipment, conduit bending equipment, etc.”

Systems to be installed include but are not limited to:

Screening systems to include:

• Large format belt X-ray systems

• Package type belt x-ray systems

• Walk through Metal Detectors

• Explosives detection equipment

Access control systems to include:

• Door control and locking systems

• Intercom systems

• Automated access control systems

• Temporary and permanent vehicular and personnel security barriers

Automated identification systems Detection systems to include:

• High level intrusion detection systems

• Low level intrusion detection systems

• Closed circuit (IP) television systems

• Radio frequency receiving and transmitting systems

Other systems to include:

• Emergency and Imminent Danger Notification Systems

• Alarm annunciation

• Tear gas dispersion systems

• Interconnection of security systems

• Networked Physical Security Information Management Systems (PSIM) provides a platform and applications designed to integrate multiple unconnected security applications and devices and control them through one comprehensive user interface.

• Conduit, raceways and cabling to support all of the above systems.

Unless stated otherwise in the individual task order, the contractor is responsible for shipping materials and equipment to the job site and is responsible for all material movement on the job site.

The Contractor shall conform to DOS security standards for procurement and shipping. Violation of secure shipment standards can result in the determination that a shipment is compromised. This determination is made solely by DS. The contractor shall bear all mitigation costs related to the violation. This can include re-procurement of any and all materials and equipment provided by the government and /or by the contractor as determined by DS.

The Contractor shall coordinate shipment of materials with Post in writing (email acceptable) to ensure that all concerned parties are informed of storage and security requirements and estimated delivery dates.

C.2.2 Installation and Resolution of Installation Issues

The Contractor shall install fully functional technical security systems in accordance with the provided Technical Security Installation

Plan (TSIP), and the standards listed in section J. All anomalies and/or design conflicts are to be reported to the CO/COR in writing within 24 hours of identification.

The contractor will coordinate their work schedule with the General Contractor’s work, through the Project Director. Any potential conflicts are to be immediately reported to the COR. IDIQ contractors are expected to conduct their installation in such a way that they are prepared to work-around other trades on-site, coordinating with post’s schedule and attempting to prevent any adjustment to the contract.

C.2.3 - Logistical Services Only

Projects may occasionally consist of the need for logistical services only where the contractor will be required to procure and ship Technical Security System equipment with no obligation for installation.

C.2.3.1 Reporting

Contractor shall provide unclassified or Sensitive but Unclassified weekly written reports to the government. These reports shall include the status of each project that the contractor has been awarded. The report should include award date, proposed deployment date, actual deployment date, originally scheduled completion date, the current targeted completion date, and the status of procurement of equipment and materials. The report shall also note any significant project updates, notification of potential changes to the project scope or schedule, and provide reports of any significant disturbance, discussion, impediment, or infringement with respect to relationships between Contractor personnel, General Contractor personnel, and Post or host country officials. The report shall be transmitted weekly to the CO, COR and other COR- designated government employees via e-mail.

In addition, the contractor will advise the COR immediately (e-mail) of any issues that might jeopardize the work or work schedule and Contractor's proposed remedy, and will notify the COR within 24 hours in writing of any issues that could result in a change or adjustment to the task order.

C.2.4 As-built Drawings

The Contractor shall produce accurate as-built drawings. These drawings are also known as "Rough as-builts", "Red line drawings" or

"Working Drawings". As-built drawings will depict point-to-point wiring of each system. Every termination point of every conductor shall be shown. The Contractor shall update as-built documentation as the project progresses. As-built drawings shall be accurate and reflect the actual stage of completion and shall be up-dated daily. As-builts will be reviewed against the Security Classification Guide for the Design and Construction of Overseas Facilities for proper classification and handling. Classified as-builts (even roughs) will be stored by the RSO, Post Sponsor or SSM when not in use. See Section H.18.16 for more details.

The Contractor shall produce two complete sets of as-built drawings at the conclusion of the installation phase of each project. One copy shall remain at the Post. The contractor is responsible for informing the COR of the name of the person who received the as-builts at post. The second copy shall be returned for use in producing final as-builts. Send the drawings to:

OBO/CFSM/SM SA-6 RM 900 A

ATTN JOSEPH HARCHAR

DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON DC 20521

Since as-built documents are frequently classified, the contractor is responsible for using the DOS classified pouch system to transmit as-builts via the COR’s address. Before leaving post the contractor will forward the pouch number of the pouch to the COR for tracking purposes. Upon receipt of the classified pouch, the COR will forward the as-builts to the Contractor’s home office via classified means in accordance with Sections D and H.

Alternately, the Contractor’s technicians may arrange for a temporary ClassNet (DoS’s classified network) password, and may access

ProjNet-C for transmittal of classified as-builts and other classified and NOFORN (No foreign dissemination) information to the

Contractor’s facility and/or to the OBO COR. (See Section F.5 for ProjNet-C requirements.

The contractor shall provide the COR with the final set of accurate and acceptable as-built drawing package within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of this pouch. The final as-built package shall consist of two electronic copies on CD, one of PDF file type and one

DWG in latest version of AutoCAD ®.

C.4 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

In order to be considered for award of this contract, interested offerors, including all entities which comprise a joint venture, and the joint venture itself, must possess a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Interim Top Secret or Final Top Secret facility clearance (FCL), issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD

5220.22-M.

At least three contracts will be awarded to firms possessing Interim or Final Top Secret FCLs, and one or more firms with Final Secret may be selected for additional awards contingent on their ability to obtain a Final Top Secret FCL with DOS sponsorship. Offerors must submit their appropriate Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, facility clearance and safeguarding level with the required qualification documentation.

Selected firms possessing a Final Secret FCL will be sponsored by Department of State for an FCL upgrade to the Top Secret level.

Sponsorship does not guarantee that the firm will receive the upgraded clearance. A period of 120 days from the date of selection for award will be allowed for the Secret cleared firm to obtain an Interim Top Secret FCL. After this period, the Government may, at its discretion, consider not awarding the contract to the selected offeror.

Contractor personnel requiring access to classified information or Controlled Access Areas (CAA) must possess Secret or Top Secret personnel security clearances issued by DCSA prior to performance on the contract.

END OF SECTION C

C.2 - TECHNICAL SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS

PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY TECHNICAL SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS

C.2.1 Provision, Installation and Testing of Technical Security Systems

The Contractor shall deliver to the government a fully functional Technical Security System (TSS) in accordance with the Technical Security Installation Plan (TSIP), proposed schedule, and the Technical Security Installation Standards Wiring Handbook. The government will provide the contractor a TSIP, a summary of the systems to be installed and a preliminary schedule. In the case of temporary installations the contractor will be provided with a conceptual TSIP that is based on the GC Site Utilization Plan (SUP).

Since the SUP is subject to change the TSS contractor is expected to adapt the TSIP to comply with the actual conditions at post and the scope of the project. The contractor may be tasked with remaining on site to maintain and repair temporary systems.”

Contractor shall perform installations in accordance with the schedule and dates established in the original Task Order or the task Order as modified by the Contracting Officer. Project Start dates frequently change from the original estimation and contractor flexibility is required. Task Order Projects also often require more than one deployment for completion. OBO will inform the contractor of any changes to the original scope and schedule.

Work schedules and methods of performance shall be organized in a manner that facilitates the ability of U.S. Government personnel to perform their job functions without breach of DOS security standards (FAH and FAM) and without unplanned disruptions.

The contractor shall procure the equipment and supplies needed to install the designed systems in accordance with DOS security standards and the DS approved equipment list. In the event that equipment is not listed in the DOS approved equipment list or an item is not available for any reason, the contractor must notify the COR in writing or by email and recommend a replacement item in sufficient time to avoid contract delay. Long lead, commercially unavailable or special items identified by the COR may be provided as Government Furnished Equipment on a case by case basis. The contractor is responsible for providing all tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the project. This includes ladders, power tools, cable pulling equipment, conduit bending equipment, etc.”

Systems to be installed include but are not limited to:

Screening systems to include:

• • Large format belt X-ray systems

• • Package type belt x-ray systems

• • Walk through Metal Detectors

• • Explosives detection equipment

Access control systems to include:

• • Door control and locking systems

• • Intercom systems

• • Automated access control systems

• • Temporary and permanent vehicular and personnel security barriers

Automated identification systems Detection systems to include:

• • High level intrusion detection systems

• • Low level intrusion detection systems

• • Closed circuit (IP) television systems

• • Radio frequency receiving and transmitting systems

Other systems to include:

• • Emergency and Imminent Danger Notification Systems

• • Alarm annunciation

• • Tear gas dispersion systems

• • Interconnection of security systems

• • Networked Physical Security Information Management Systems (PSIM) provides a platform and applications designed to integrate multiple unconnected security applications and devices and control them through one comprehensive user interface.

• • Conduit, raceways and cabling to support all of the above systems.

Unless stated otherwise in the individual task order, the contractor is responsible for shipping materials and equipment to the job site and is responsible for all material movement on the job site.

The Contractor shall conform to DOS security standards for procurement and shipping. Violation of secure shipment standards can result in the determination that a shipment is compromised. This determination is made solely by DS. The contractor shall bear all mitigation costs related to the violation. This can include re-procurement of any and all materials and equipment provided by the government and /or by the contractor as determined by DS.

The Contractor shall coordinate shipment of materials with Post in writing (email acceptable) to ensure that all concerned parties are informed of storage and security requirements and estimated delivery dates.

C.2.2 Installation and Resolution of Installation Issues

The Contractor shall install fully functional technical security systems in accordance with the provided Technical Security Installation Plan (TSIP), and the standards listed in section J. All anomalies and/or design conflicts are to be reported to the CO/COR in writing within 24 hours of identification.

The contractor will coordinate their work schedule with the General Contractor’s work, through the Project Director. Any potential conflicts are to be immediately reported to the COR. IDIQ contractors are expected to conduct their installation in such a way that they are prepared to work-around other trades on-site, coordinating with post’s schedule and attempting to prevent any adjustment to the contract.

C.2.3 Reporting

Contractor shall provide unclassified or Sensitive but Unclassified weekly written reports to the government. These reports shall include the status of each project that the contractor has been awarded. The report should include award date, proposed deployment date, actual deployment date, originally scheduled completion date, the current targeted completion date, and the status of procurement of equipment and materials. The report shall also note any significant project updates, notification of potential changes to the project scope or schedule, and provide reports of any significant disturbance, discussion, impediment, or infringement with respect to relationships between Contractor personnel, General Contractor personnel, and Post or host country officials. The report shall be transmitted weekly to the CO, COR and other COR- designated government employees via e-mail.

In addition, the contractor will advise the COR immediately (e-mail) of any issues that might jeopardize the work or work schedule and Contractor's proposed remedy, and will notify the COR within 24 hours in writing of any issues that could result in a change or adjustment to the task order.

C.2.4 As-built Drawings

The Contractor shall produce accurate as-built drawings. These drawings are also known as "Rough as-builts", "Red line drawings" or "Working Drawings". As-built drawings will depict point-to-point wiring of each system. Every termination point of every conductor shall be shown. The Contractor shall update as-built documentation as the project progresses. As-built drawings shall be accurate and reflect the actual stage of completion and shall be up-dated daily. As-builts will be reviewed against the Security Classification Guide for the Design and Construction of Overseas Facilities for proper classification and handling. Classified as-builts (even roughs) will be stored by the RSO, Post Sponsor or SSM when not in use. See Section H.18.16 for more details.

The Contractor shall produce two complete sets of as-built drawings at the conclusion of the installation phase of each project. One copy shall remain at the Post. The contractor is responsible for informing the COR of the name of the person who received the as-builts at post. The second copy shall be returned for use in producing final as-builts. Send the drawings to:

OBO/CFSM/SM SA-6 RM 730 A

ATTN JOSEPH HARCHAR

DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON DC 20521

Since as-built documents are frequently classified, the contractor is responsible for using the DOS classified pouch system to transmit as-builts via the COR’s address. Before leaving post the contractor will forward the pouch number of the pouch to the COR for tracking purposes. Upon receipt of the classified pouch, the COR will forward the as-builts to the Contractor’s home office via classified means in accordance with Sections D and H.

Alternately, the Contractor’s technicians may arrange for a temporary ClassNet (DoS’s classified network) password, and may access ProjNet-C for transmittal of classified as-builts and other classified and NOFORN (No foreign dissemination) information to the Contractor’s facility and/or to the OBO COR. (See Section F.5 for ProjNet-C requirements.

The contractor shall provide the COR with the final set of accurate and acceptable as-built drawing package within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of this pouch. The final as-built package shall consist of two electronic copies on CD, one of PDF file type and one DWG in latest version of AutoCAD ®.

C.3 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITS

DOS maintains three Emergency Response Kits for response to emergencies of up to three simultaneous situations. The Contractor shall maintain the ability to deploy up to three installation technicians to accompany and install the technical security equipment associated with the contents of each of these emergency response Kits within three days of notification (total 9 technicians). The contractor shall demonstrate the ability to meet this requirement and develop a staffing plan that demonstrates effective and efficient use of resources to satisfy this requirement.

C.4 - SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

In order to be considered for award of this contract, interested offerors, including all entities which comprise a joint venture, and the joint venture itself, must possess a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Interim Top Secret or Final Top Secret facility clearance (FCL), issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD

5220.22-M.

At least three contracts will be awarded to firms possessing Interim or Final Top Secret FCLs, and one or more firms with Final Secret may be selected for additional awards contingent on their ability to obtain a Final Top Secret FCL with DOS sponsorship. Offerors must submit their appropriate Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, facility clearance and safeguarding level with the required qualification documentation.

Selected firms possessing a Final Secret FCL will be sponsored by Department of State for an FCL upgrade to the Top Secret level.

Sponsorship does not guarantee that the firm will receive the upgraded clearance. A period of 120 days from the date of selection for award will be allowed for the Secret cleared firm to obtain an Interim Top Secret FCL. After this period, the Government may, at its discretion, consider not awarding the contract to the selected offeror.

Contractor personnel requiring access to classified information or Controlled Access Areas (CAA) must possess Secret or Top Secret personnel security clearances issued by DCSA prior to performance on the contract.

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