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This document is a Standard Form 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items for the FY 2025 Intermediate Flag and Senior Executive (IFLEX) Training course. The sole-source procurement is being issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) FLC Norfolk for a 5-day intensive residential learning experience for Flag/General officers and Senior Executive Service members. The training will be held at the Kellogg Conference Hotel in Washington, DC from September 21-26, 2025, with approximately 30 participants expected to attend.

Key details include a firm-fixed price contract with a NAICS code of 531120 and a small business size standard of $34 million. The solicitation (N0018925RZ053) has a response deadline of June 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, with quotations to be submitted electronically to Alexsis D. Morgan. The training aims to transform senior leadership by introducing new strategic thinking concepts, with academic experts and private sector professionals providing diverse insights. The venue will provide comprehensive services including lodging, meals, meeting spaces, audio-visual equipment, and fitness facilities to support the training program.

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N0018925RZ053 23-Jun-2025

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

215-697-3222

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 27 Jun 2025

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ALEXSIS D. MORGAN

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NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK PHILADELPHIA OFFICE

ATTN: ALEXSIS MORGAN

700 ROBBINS AVENUE, BLDG. 2B

PHILADELPHIA PA 19111-5083

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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RFQ IFB RFPX

CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

JERI BECK

2000 NAVY PENTAGON

WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000

TEL: 703-692-7672 FAX:

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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N0018925RZ053

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot DNS FY25 IFLEX-Kellogg Facility

FFP

The Intermediate Flag and Senior Executive course (IFLEX) is a 5-day intensive residential learning experience that is designed to ensure the successful transformation of Flag/General officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) (O8+ or service equivalent) into new roles as members of the Department of the Navy’s (DoN) 2-star and senior leadership team.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination N/A Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 21-SEP-2025 TO

26-SEP-2025

N/A CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

JERI BECK

2000 NAVY PENTAGON

WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000

703-692-7672 FOB: Destination

N47039

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Purpose: The Intermediate Flag and Senior Executive course (IFLEX) is a 5-day intensive residential learning experience that is designed to ensure the successful transformation of Flag/General officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) (O8+ or service equivalent) into new roles as members of the Department of the Navy’s (DoN) 2-star and senior leadership team. The goal of IFLEX is to bring together this leadership to navigate a whole new level of rapid change and dynamism in their roles to build a culture of excellence, warfighter resilience & readiness, and learning organizations with a growth mindset. Chartered by the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) and developed/delivered by the College of Leadership & Ethics (CLE) team at the Naval War College (NWC), the IFLEX course introduces fresh ideas and concepts in a collaborative and interactive format meant to challenge and evolve senior leader critical and strategic thinking. Academic experts from the nation's top universities join DoN’s senior leaders and accomplished professionals from the private sector to provide a diverse mix of thought leadership and relevant insights on issues of critical importance to IFLEX participants.

Dates: The FY25 IFLEX training begins on Sunday, 21 September 2025 and will end on Friday, 26 September 2025.

Estimated number of attendees: Approximately 30 participants to include military, government civilians and guest speakers are expected to attend this event. (Note: approx. 20 are invited participants)

Location: The IFLEX training will be hosted by the VCNO at The Kellogg Conference Hotel, Capitol Hill at Gallaudet University (the preferred location for this event). The facility is located within 10 miles of the Pentagon and Ronald Reagan Washington National airport (DCA).

Lodging: Lodging shall include approximately 30 (includes 2 guest speakers) sleeping rooms for attendees each night from 21 –26 September 2025 (checkout is 26 September) and option to extend to 27 September at the per diem rate, 5 sleeping rooms will begin on 21 September. Attendees will make reservations online via a private weblink provided by the venue. This link must be active immediately after contract award and provided to IFLEX manager for distribution. If possible, pricing reflected in the link should not combine lodging and meals. Link will remain active 7 days past reservations deadline. Venue shall provide weekly (or as requested) updated RSVP reports to IFLEX manager. Attendees are billed individually and are responsible for all payments via their government travel credit card for the sleeping room, including no-show or late departure fees, if applicable. Lodging rates must be within the stated federal government per diem rate for the geographic area. The rate charged shall not include the $5 incidental expense portion of per diem. Lodging taxes shall be in accordance with local, state and federal exemption rules. The per diem rate should also be available for participants arriving 1 day (21 September 2025) before the training or remaining 1 day (27 September 2025) after the training. Lodging reservations, which includes meals, may be accepted or cancelled up to 14 days prior to 21 September (before 07 September) without penalty charge/fee.

Additional lodging requirements: ability to set temperature to a comfortable setting in room, complimentary high-speed internet connection, smoke-free rooms, elevator access and security.

Catering: Beginning with dinner on 21 September through lunch on 26 September 2025.

1. Dining facility to accommodate breakfast, lunch and dinner for approximately 30 attendees at one time in an indoor and private setting and in an hour time frame. All meals will be in the same location throughout the course; Sunday dinner may be the only exception if venue cannot accommodate but still must be within close proximity. Additionally, both meal serving and dining location will be in a separate room from lounge/social area. Dinner will include bar option and paid by the individual.

Standard meal times to support daily training schedules shall be 0600-0800 (Breakfast), 1100-1300 (Lunch), 1800-1900 (Dinner). However, the dining facility should have the capability to shift meal hours on short notice (1 hour prior to mealtime). Dinner on Monday, 22 September, will not be provided nor charged by the venue and lunch that day will need to be completed by 1230. If the 22 September dinner shifts to another date as communicated by IFLEX manager, venue will make change without a contract modification or charge, unless specifically requested. Lunch on Friday, 26 September, will be offered as optional for participants depending on their travel plans. No meals will be offered as boxed meals unless requested by IFLEX manager. In addition, a breakout room close to the main training area should provide daily snack items (i.e. chips, crackers, fruit, yogurt and other healthy choice options) and beverages (i.e. coffee, tea, water, soda and juices) for attendees between

0800-1100 and 1300-1700. These items will be re-stocked immediately between each break. It is strongly preferable that this snack/break area is not shared with other parties/guests. Meal and snack accommodations will be provided to those with food allergies (i.e. gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, etc.).

A list of number of attendees with allergies will be provided no later than 2 weeks of training start.

2. Special working meals will be held in same private location with only staff/services provided by contract. Individuals are still responsible for paying their meals. Meals will be buffet-style using existing menu.

Sunday 21 September – No-host social with bar followed by working dinner Tuesday 22 September – Working lunch and working dinner Wednesday 24 September – Working lunch and working dinner Thursday 25 September – Working lunch and working dinner

3. Meal rates must be within the stated federal government per diem rate for the geographic area. Note:

first night dinner and last day breakfast and lunch (if requested) will equal 1 day of meal per diem. The rate charged shall not include the $5 incidental expense portion of per diem. Per Federal Travel Regulations, the cost of meals shall include all taxes and gratuity. The per diem rate should also be available for participants arriving 1 day (21 September 2025) before the training or 1 day (27 September 2025) after training.

Attendees shall be billed individually and responsible for all payments via their government travel credit card for meals. At check-out, venue will email a copy of the invoice directly to the guest.

Training requirements:

1. Registration area: To begin setup up no later than at 1430 on Sunday, 21 September 2025 before the training. 1 table 6 feet in length and 2 chairs set up. IFLEX manager will provide table dressing.

2. Access: IFLEX manger shall be given location and access to each attendee’s room to put welcome package (includes course material that is required) in room prior to participant’s arrival.

Convention Service Manager will ensure Front Desk is aware and prepared for this requirement.

3. Work room: Near training area for meeting preparation, storage and VIP holding area to include tables and chairs, available 21 September 2025 and throughout the training with capacity for 10 participants.

Workroom must have Ethernet for computer internet connection and color printer. Materials may be delivered as early as 1 day (21 September 2025) prior to the training start date.

4. Information/Business center: Facility to receive incoming messages for training attendees and provide information to IFLEX manager (beginning with advance team arrival 1 day prior (21 September 2025) to and throughout the training), to include a message board/easel, data outlets and large working/storage area.

The capability to print up to 30 photocopies of briefs and other multi-page documents on short notice (1hr or less) per day.

5. Photo: Venue shall provide an area for a private group photo. This area may be indoor or outdoor depending on weather and IFLEX manager determination. IFLEX manager will provide photographer.

Convention Service Manager shall ensure proper lighting and that photo area is clear of others so they are not photographed.

6. Training and Breakout Rooms: Beginning 0800 on 22 September through 26 September 2025.

A. The venue must have the ability to support the following training requirements simultaneously:

1 training room capable of seating 30 participants; 3 breakout rooms capable of seating 10 participants each. All training and breakout rooms will have the ability to control temperature for a comfortable setting while doors and windows remain closed to prevent outside noise/distractions.

As a backup, fans or heating units will be made available and setup by the venue at discretion of IFLEX manager. IFLEX manager may provide and display banners and signs that are self-standing or do not require wall mounting as well as table clothes with graphics.

B. The training room requires the following Information Technology (IT) and Audio/Visual

(AV) requirements:

1.) Standing lectern/podium in good condition with 1 wireless microphone 2.) 6 microphones total – see below) 3.) 3 Wireless lavalier (lapel) microphones 4.) 2 Wireless handheld microphones 5.) 2 70” high definition monitors 6.) Screen with Dress Kit sound system (12 channel mixer), amplifier, sound card 7.) 2 direct boxes 8.) Laptop with ability to run Microsoft (Power Point, Zoom, Video and Movie capability) 9.) Password Protected Wireless internet capable (Wi-Fi) 10.) One hardwire for internet connected to AV station 11.) Power supplied to each working station in main training room and cable 12.) Virtual audio/video teleconference capability (camera/microphone/cabling/sound card/direct boxes) 13.) IT and A/V technician available within 5 minutes from 0700 to 1800 daily, starting Saturday 28 Oct for event setup 14.) 6 easels with paper and pens 15.) Adequate number of 8.5x11 sleeves for directional signs located around the venue 16.) “Quiet” “Do Not Disturb” or similar signs will posted on doors and in hallways in vicinity of events

C. Training room set-up: IFLEX manager will provide design of the training room no later than 2 weeks of training start. This design may be readjusted at IFLEX manager’s discretion.

D. Breakout room set up: IFLEX manager will provide design of the training room no later than 2 weeks of training start. This design may be readjusted at IFLEX manager’s discretion.

E. No later than Sunday 21 September, all training and breakout rooms will be configured and setup per IFLEX manager design. A joint walk-through with Convention Service Manager designated representative will be conducted in the afternoon of that day.

Fitness Center: Venue shall have a 24-hour indoor fitness center to include weight machines, treadmills, step aerobics and yoga/calisthenics area. Additionally, at least two separate rooms (cannot be a breakout room) where organized physical training can be conducted for attendees from 0530-0630. IFLEX manager have the option to provide fitness instructor/assessment program/nutrition counseling on a daily basis. Finally, at least a 1-mile path/trail onsite (indoor or outdoor acceptable) that can support morning and afternoon group team building, training run, or team building physical activity course with various levels of difficulty to develop trust, confidence and listening skills.

Venue Staff requirements: The venue shall provide and meet the following requirements:

1. Assignment of a primary, and secondary in their absence, Convention Service Manager that is available and will ensure that all of the meeting and catering arrangements are fulfilled, to provide assistance with reservations, VIPs and other special requests. Further, this manager will address situations requiring assistance with noise complaints or to resolve other problems that impact the course, in a timely manner. Additionally, venue shall provide a billing/invoicing point of contact.

2. Convention Service Manager is responsible to ensure IT requirements are available, tested and ready.

Convention Service Manager will schedule an advance party walk-thru 30-45 days prior to course start with IFLEX manager and supervisors of departments involved (i.e. IT/AV, event coordinator, housekeeping, front desk etc). Convention Service Manager will also advise IFLEX manager of other events/parties that will be in vicinity of the IFLEX spaces.

3. Venue shall have experience in hosting senior-level military and civilian officials or demonstrate a capability of supporting such an event.

4. Venue shall have at least one (1) Automated External Defibrillator on-site with staff qualified and ready to use and conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Parking: Complimentary parking for all attendees and guests.

Transportation: Venue to offer shuttle service capability, directly or via third-party, to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National airport (DCA).

Map: Attachment details locations of dining, break/social, physical fitness and working rooms

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-2 Security Requirements MAR 2021 52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

NOV 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea OCT 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

(End of clause)

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.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2025-O0003/ DEVIATION 2025-O0004) (MAR 2025)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

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

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

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

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

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

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

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

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

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

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

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

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

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

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

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

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern" means a small business concern—

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program" means an SDVOSB concern that--

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

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

"Small business concern"--

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

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

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001", means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

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

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

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

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

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern; or

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

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

(3) SDVOSB concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB concern.

(4) SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as an SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

(5) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

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

(7) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .

(8) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c).

[The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

Note to paragraphs (c)(9) and (10): Complete paragraphs (c)(9) and (10) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(9) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). (Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, a women-owned business concern.

(10) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(11) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(d) [Reserved]

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.

(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American --Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)

(1) (i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (f)(3) of this provision contains a critical component.

(ii) The Offeror shall list as…

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