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1. REQUISITION NO.

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RFQ

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

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 CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

402-25-3-9819-0064 36C24125Q0297 03-04-2025 James L. R. Moore 603-624-4366 04-03-2025

11:00 AM

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NE) Contracting Office (90C) 940 Belmont Street Brockton

MA

02301-5596 Jeffrey S. Fleming Jeffrey.Fleming@va.gov X 561499 N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Togus VAMC 1 VA Center Augusta

ME

04330-6796 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NE) Contracting Office (90C) 718 Smyth Road, BST Suite 105 Manchester

NH

03104-7007

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 1-877-353-9791 See CONTINUATION Page This is a solicitation for Lease of Mail Meter Equipment Per the Statement of Work (SOW). This is for VA Medical Center Togus ME Healthcare System. RFQ will be on GSA.

Vendor Must be an Authorized USPS mail meter equipment provider.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ with No Set Aside.

All perspective Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote.

Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, tools, supervision, necessary to perform Mail Meter Equipment services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. All questions should be emailed to James.Moore14@va.gov subject titled RFQ 36C24124Q0670 All questions are due by 3/18/2025 at 11:00 AM PM Eastern Standard Time. No questions will be answered after 3/18/2025 See CONTINUATION Page X X Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C241 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NE) Contracting Office (90C) 940 Belmont Street Brockton MA 02301-5596

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Mail Management System

1.0 Scope

VA Maine HCS 1 VA Center Augusta Maine intends to lease the following brand name or equivalent: two (2) iX-9 + S.M.A.R.T Mailing Systems, to include the following for each machine SMART all-in-one PC’s, integral Dynamic Weight Platform (DWP), USPS based IM meter, Thermal label printer Power conveyor stacker In-line dynamic scale, Precision envelope sealer. Mail Center Software, along with all necessary maintenance, parts, and labor. The proposed lease will be for a period of up to 5 years. Must be VA ATO or FedRAMP approved.

2.0 Background

VA Maine HCS is responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing letters, parcels, and packages. VA Maine currently has two independent mail processing systems each running Hasler/Neopost EMS Enhanced Mailing & Shipping mail Center Management Software. The components of these two systems vary slightly. The first system is comprised of a desktop PC, monitor, MOS scale and a Hasler IM5000 postage meter w/integral DWP scale with Hasler IMRLD (remote label dispenser). The second system consists of a desktop PC, monitor, MOS scale and Hasler IM5000 Postage meter w/integral DWP scale and Hasler IMRLD (remote label dispenser).

3.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance for hardware and software provided under this lease agreement shall be base plus four option years to not exceed five years total.

3.1 Contract Type

This will be awarded as a firm fixed price task order.

4.0 Place of Performance - Facility

VA Maine Healthcare System 1 VA Center Warehouse building 240 Augusta Maine 04330

4.1 Hours of Operation

Contractor shall respond to service calls during normal working hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time) excluding holidays observed by the Federal Government. or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. The Contractor shall immediately, but no later than 24 (twenty-four) consecutive hours after discovery, notify the VAMC Contract’s representative (in writing) of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required, to the scheduled equipment which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish the VAMC with a written estimate of any necessary repairs not covered by the lease.

4.2 Recognized Holidays

The Contractor shall provide services during the facility hours of operation, except for the following federal holidays set by law (5 U.S.C. §6103), or as approved by the Contracting Officer through the appropriate modification. The following are recognized United States (US) federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Juneteenth, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

4.3 Description of services/special requirements

The contractor shall supply all travel to perform the tasks associated within this task order, which includes travel to and from the mail facilities for equipment delivery, implementation, training, maintenance support, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform maintenance and repairs as defined in this performance work statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

4.4 Quality Control

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 the means by which they assure that their work complies with the requirements of the contract.

5. Mailing system seeking to lease:

Quantity of two (2) ix-9 + S.M.A.R.T system brand name or equal. Each system must consist of SMART all-in-one PC’s, Integral Dynamic weight platform (DWP), USPS based IM meter, Thermal label printer, Power conveyor stacker, In-line dynamic scale and Precision envelope sealer.

2- iX9 mailing systems with S.M.A.R.T (or equal) 2- Puffy Postcard Feeders 2- Dynamic Weighing Platform (DWP) 2- Conveyor/Stackers 70 LB. weighing Platform 149 LB. weighing Platform 2 -scanners 2- All in one computer systems 2- Label Dispensers with Stands 2- Thermal Label Printers 2- USPS Mail meter Maintenance duration of contract

6 Parts

All parts will be furnished without charge except consumable items such as tape, ink rollers, all rubber parts, scale rate changes to include both components and software. All parts supplied shall be compatible with existing equipment, perform identically to the OEM specifications, and shall be new in origin. Rebuilt parts used parts or those removed from another installation shall not be installed without specific approval by the VAMC Contracting Officer.

7 Inclusion of contractor products and services to support the requirements:

The contractor shall supply Inbound and Outbound solution systems. Need to include USPS software to print out tracking numbers.

The contractor shall supply handheld Scanners that can scan in an out with the newest up to date software weigh scales for all stations and label printers capable of printing barcode labels (4x4 in). All software shall be compatible with the following:

• Mailing System must interface with established EPS (Enterprise Payment System) accounts.

• United Parcel Service (UPS) account

• United States Postal Service (USPS) account.

• Pharmacy account

• Scanners (with cradles and download function)

Equipment and Software Maintenance The contractor shall ensure ongoing compatibility between all hardware and software components supplied throughout the duration of the contract. Any modifications, upgrades, or changes to either hardware or software that impact compatibility shall necessitate corresponding upgrades or modifications to the other. This requirement is critical to maintain uninterrupted operational functionality and adherence to system performance standards.

Responsibility for Upgrades The contractor shall supply all hardware or software upgrades are necessitated by enhancements in technology or amendments in VA requirements, the contractor shall be responsible for implementing such upgrades promptly to ensure the ongoing efficacy and security of the system.

8 Deliverables, and Payment Schedule

• Under the requested lease agreement, and contingent upon Contracting Officer approval, the lease investment will include hardware and software support of equipment and services. The monthly amount to include shipping, Installation, software support, meter subscription and maintenance contract.

• the contractor shall supply a monthly invoice that is generated by contractor for each deliverable in the lease agreement and the invoice will be submitted through Tungsten for payment.

9 Security Requirements

GENERAL

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

Must be VA ATO approved or FedRAMP approved, ensuring compliance with necessary federal security standards. This approval is crucial for protecting sensitive patient information and ensuring regulatory compliance within the VA healthcare system.

Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting officer or contracting officer representative (COR). The contracting officer, Contracting Officers 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.

Changes: The VAMC reserves the right to add and remove equipment from this contact at any time. The VAMC Contracting Officer Representative will informing the Contracting officer in advance as possible of any changes to the inventory. This will ensure Contracting will be able to make the appropriate changes.

Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: 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 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will not be required to obtain and wear VA badges in the performance of this service. The contractor is required to wear their company employment badges while on government property.

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). 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.

Compliance with VA Requirements and Security Protocols: The contractor shall ensure that all equipment and software provided under this agreement comply with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements and security protocols. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining compliance throughout the contract term and for implementing any necessary changes to ensure continued adherence to these standards.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Quantity of two (2) ix-9 + S.M.A.R.T system brand name or equal. Each system must consist of SMART all-in-one PC’s, Integral Dynamic weight platform (DWP), USPS based IM meter, Thermal label printer, Power conveyor stacker, In-line dynamic scale and Precision envelope sealer.

2- iX9 mailing systems with S.M.A.R.T (or equal) 2- Puffy Postcard Feeders 2- Dynamic Weighing Platform (DWP) 2- Conveyor/Stackers 70 LB. weighing Platform 149 LB. weighing Platform 2 -scanners 2- All in one computer systems 2- Label Dispensers with Stands 2- Thermal Label Printers 2- USPS Mail meter Maintenance duration of contract

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2025 POP End: 06-30-2026

Quantity of two (2) ix-9 + S.M.A.R.T system brand name or equal. Each system must consist of SMART all-in-one PC’s, Integral Dynamic weight platform (DWP), USPS based IM meter, Thermal label printer, Power conveyor stacker, In-line dynamic scale and Precision envelope sealer.

2- Puffy Postcard Feeders 2- Dynamic Weighing Platform (DWP) 2- Conveyor/Stackers 70 LB. weighing Platform 149 LB. weighing Platform 2 -scanners 2- All in one computer systems 2- Label Dispensers with Stands 2- Thermal Label Printers 2- USPS Mail meter Maintenance duration of contract

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 07-01-2026 POP End: 06-30-2027

Quantity of two (2) ix-9 + S.M.A.R.T system brand name or equal. Each system must consist of SMART all-in-one PC’s, Integral Dynamic weight platform (DWP), USPS based IM meter, Thermal label printer, Power conveyor stacker, In-line dynamic scale and Precision envelope sealer.

2- Puffy Postcard Feeders 2- Dynamic Weighing Platform (DWP) 2- Conveyor/Stackers 70 LB. weighing Platform 149 LB. weighing Platform 2 -scanners 2- All in one computer systems 2- Label Dispensers with Stands 2- Thermal Label Printers 2- USPS Mail meter Maintenance duration of contract

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 07-01-2027 POP End: 06-30-2028

Quantity of two (2) ix-9 + S.M.A.R.T system brand name or equal. Each system must consist of SMART all-in-one PC’s, Integral Dynamic weight platform (DWP), USPS based IM meter, Thermal label printer, Power conveyor stacker, In-line dynamic scale and Precision envelope sealer.

2- Puffy Postcard Feeders 2- Dynamic Weighing Platform (DWP) 2- Conveyor/Stackers 70 LB. weighing Platform 149 LB. weighing Platform 2 -scanners 2- All in one computer systems 2- Label Dispensers with Stands 2- Thermal Label Printers 2- USPS Mail meter Maintenance duration of contract

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 07-01-2028 POP End: 06-30-2029

Quantity of two (2) ix-9 + S.M.A.R.T system brand name or equal. Each system must consist of SMART all-in-one PC’s, Integral Dynamic weight platform (DWP), USPS based IM meter, Thermal label printer, Power conveyor stacker, In-line dynamic scale and Precision envelope sealer.

2- Puffy Postcard Feeders 2- Dynamic Weighing Platform (DWP) 2- Conveyor/Stackers 70 LB. weighing Platform 149 LB. weighing Platform 2 -scanners 2- All in one computer systems 2- Label Dispensers with Stands 2- Thermal Label Printers 2- USPS Mail meter Maintenance duration of contract

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 07-01-2029 POP End: 06-30-2030

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FSS RFQ INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

The terms and conditions of the contractor's FSS contract (including any contract modifications) apply to all Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and task or delivery orders issued under the contract as a result of this RFQ. When a lower price has been established, or when the delivery terms, FOB terms, or ordering requirements have been modified by the BPA or task/delivery order, those modified terms will apply to all purchases made pursuant to it and take precedence over the FSS contract. Any unique terms and conditions of a BPA or order issued under the contract that are not a part of the applicable FSS contract will govern. In the event of an inconsistency between the terms and conditions of a BPA or task/delivery order and the Contractor's FSS terms, other than those identified above, the terms of the FSS contract will take precedence.

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 Years.

(End of Clause) C.3 VAAR 852.208-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS – ORDERS or BPAs (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) In an effort to increase contracting opportunities for Veterans, depending on the evaluation factors included in the solicitation, VA will evaluate responses received based on the schedule Contractor’s certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business/veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB/VOSB) status; and/or their proposed use of certified SDVOSB/VOSB listed in the SBA certification database on the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128) as subcontractors or teaming partners.

(b) To receive credit under this clause a contractor or subcontractor must be listed, at time of submission of offer/quotes and at time of award, as certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database on the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128) and be otherwise eligible in accordance with SBA size Standards for the acquisition and limitations on subcontracting requirements set forth in SBA regulations (see 13 CFR 121, 125 and 128.).

(c) A certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database schedule holder will receive full credit, and a certified VOSB listed in the SBA certification database schedule holder will receive partial credit for the SDVOSB/VOSB status evaluation factor.

(d) Offerors other than SDVOSBs or VOSBs proposing to use certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as subcontractors/teaming partners, will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. To receive consideration, offerors must provide in their proposals:

(1) The name(s) and contact information of the certified SDVOSB(s)/VOSB(s) listed in the SBA certification database with whom they intend to team or subcontract.

(2) A brief description of the proposed team or subcontractor(s) arrangement.

(3) The approximate dollar value of the proposed teaming arrangements or subcontract(s).

(4) Evidence of teaming partner/ subcontractor’s listing in the SBA certification database.

(e) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

(End of Clause)

C.4 VAAR 852.208-71 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS-ORDERS AND BPAS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor agrees, if selected on the basis of having certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small business (VOSB) status (see 13 CFR 128), to comply with the eligibility requirements in subpart 819.70, including the limitation on subcontracting requirements at 13 CFR 125.6.

(b) The Contractor agrees, if selected for award on the basis of teaming/subcontracting in accordance with 852.208–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors—Orders and BPAs, to use the evaluated firm(s) as proposed or if approved by contracting officer to substitute one or more certified SDVOSB/VOSB listed in the SBA certification database for work of the same or similar value.

(c) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

(End of Clause)

C.5 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):

(End of Clause)

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 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 and 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) Representations. 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 “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.

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E.2 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):

(End of Provision)

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