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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for a scaffolding service aboard the USCGC MIDGETT located at USCG Base Honolulu in Hawaii. The objective is to provide safe access and aerial working platforms to facilitate the replacement of the TACAN antenna on the ship's mast. The period of performance is April 8-12, 2024, and the award will be a firm-fixed price purchase order. The Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-5689 applies. Evaluation factors, in order of importance, are the proposed period of performance, adherence to the Statement of Work specifications, and price. Responses are due by April 4, 2024 at 4 p.m. EDT (10 a.m. HST). The USCG will award the purchase order to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous. Contractors must be U.S. citizens and registered in SAM.gov.

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The United States Coast Guard would like to procure a scaffolding service aboard the ISO USCGC MIDGETT located at USCG Base Honolulu, 400 Sand Island PKWY, Honolulu HI 96819, for the ISO USCGC MIDGETT

TACAN Antenna Replacement effort.

Objective: The objective is to provide safe transit to and safe aerial working platforms at an elevation allowing chest and shoulders level access to the base of the upper-most antenna on the Mast, referred to as the TACAN.

Scaffolding must allow for crane lift service access through the top of scaffolding structure to facilitate crane lift removal of the TACAN.

Due to the urgency of this requirement and the period of performance associated with the requirement, the

Government is unable to offer a site visit prior to issuance of award.

The award resulting from this solicitation will be issued as a FIRM-FIXED PRICE purchase order on an SF1449 document.

The Government is NOT responsible for any costs associated with the travel, quote submission, or any other costs associated with this RFQ.

Contractors MUST be U.S. Citizens.

The Service Contract Act – Wage Determination # 2015-5689 applies.

UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBER, FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER,

AND CAGE CODE MUST BE INCLUDED.

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

Question and Answer Deadline: On or Before 3 April 2024 at 4 p.m. EDT (10 a.m. HST) – All questions need to be submitted on or before the aforementioned date and time, IN WRITING, to the Contract Specialist, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Open Market Firm-Fixed Price

REQUEST NUMBER:

52800PR240000793

CONSIGNEE AND DESTINATION:

USCG Base Honolulu, 400 Sand Island PKWY, Honolulu, HI 96819

RESPONSES DUE:

On or before 4 p.m. EDT (10 a.m. HST) of 4 April 2024

Period of Performance (PoP):

8 April 2024 – 12 April 2024

FOB:

DESTINATION

Product Service Code (PSC): W054

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT-

PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES AND SCAFFOLDING

Primary NAICS:

238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Size Standard: $19M

LINE ITEM QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION

0001 1 JB Scaffolding ISO CGC MIDGETT TACAN Antenna Replacement Effort;

Statement of Work (SOW) attached for more details.

Brianna Riffle, Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil and Contracting Officer, Brian Eichelberger, Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil.

Solicitation Response Due: On or Before 4 April 2024 at 4 p.m. EDT (10 a.m. HST) – A response to the solicitation is due on or before the aforementioned date and time, IN WRITING, to the Contract Specialist, Brianna Riffle, Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil and Contracting Officer, Brian Eichelberger, Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil.

Evaluation:

This Procurement will be awarded on the basis of Best Value: The Government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that are being evaluated are as follows, in order of importance:

Factor One: The period of performance scheduled outlined in sections 1.i. and 10.

Factor Two: Adherence to the specifications in the SOW outlined in sections 1, 4, and 5.

Factor Three: Price

Initial review of SAM.GOV registrations will be conducted. If a firm is not active in SAM.GOV at time of their submission, their response will not be evaluated any further Responses that do not of the non-price factors will not be evaluated further. However, if all submissions fail to meet factor one, submissions will be evaluated based on earliest available date.

This solicitation includes the following attachments: Statement of Work (SOW), Open Market Provisions and

Clauses for Services, Service Contract Act WD # 2015-5689, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

(invoicing instructions for the United States Coast Guard).

Please be sure to acknowledge the Provisions and Clauses in your response - changes or concerns regarding specific clauses should be addressed in your response or prior to.

RESPONSES to this RFQ must be forwarded, IN WRITING, to the Contract Specialist, Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer, Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil.

USCG Points of Contact:

Contracting Officer: Brian Eichelberger, Email: Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil

Contract Specialist: Brianna Riffle, Email: Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil mailto:Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil mailto:Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil mailto:Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil mailto:Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil mailto:Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil mailto:Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil mailto:Brian.J.Eichelberger@uscg.mil mailto:Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil

PR #: 52800PR240000793

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work (SOW)

Scaffolding for CGC MIDGETT TACAN Replace (EAL MD-23130)

PR # 52800PR240000793

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project: Scaffolding ISO CGC MIDGETT TACAN Antenna

Replacement Effort

1. Scope of Work:

The vendor must erect scaffolding onboard USCGC MIDGETT on the upper-most antenna platform on the Main Mast. Scaffolding must provide safe transit to and safe aerial working platforms at an elevation allowing chest and shoulders level access to the base of the upper-most antenna on the Mast, referred to as the

TACAN. Scaffolding must allow for crane lift service access through the top of scaffolding structure to facilitate crane lift removal of the TACAN. The vendor must demobilize installed scaffolding upon request from the COR once antenna replacement is completed.

i. Scaffolding Period of Performance

• Install: Monday, 08APR24 (09APR24 as an overflow day, if required)

• Prospective Demobilization: No later than Friday, 12APR24

• If demobilization requires work on Saturday, 13APR24, overtime for labor will be the responsibility of the Vendor.

• Vendor is responsible for any lifting and removing scaffolding from the cutter.

ii. If weather conditions prohibit completion of any aspect of the project the vendor must contact the COR as soon as possible to discuss alternate days for work completion.

iii. In the event of damage to Coast Guard equipment, the vendor will immediately stop work, report to the COR and Cutter personnel the nature of the damage, and request guidance from the COR. Once it is determined that no further hazards to personnel or equipment exist the project must continue.

2. Background:

This Scaffolding service is required for corrective maintenance.

3. Type of Contract Contemplated:

This will be a firm-fixed priced purchase order. All costs to the Government pursuant to this contract will be negotiated and accepted by the Vendor and the

Contracting Officer prior to Award.

STATEMENT OF WORK

4. Worksite Characteristics:

i. TACAN is located at the uppermost extent of the Main Mast of USCGC

MIDGETT. At time of work the Mast Extension supporting TACAN will be staged to provide aerial work platform for Cutter personnel.

a. TACAN is located at ~137ft ABL (Above Baseline, being the water line on the ship). TACAN is centerline on the ship, with a reach from pier crane edge of ~60ft.

b. Obstructions include main-mast structure and staging around TACAN mast extension.

ii. TACAN weighs no more than 200lbs.

5. Vendor Requirements:

i. The vendor must adhere to OSHA standard Construction Industry regulations and standards. The vendor must arrive on scene Coast Guard Base Honolulu at the specified dates and times.

ii. Visiting Vendor employees must comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Vendor employees must identify themselves as Vendors and subcontracted employees when their status is not readily apparent. Vendor employees and subcontractors will display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist (if provided by Cutter or Base personnel). Vendor employees, including subcontractors, must coordinate visit arrival times with the

COR and/or Cutter personnel to facilitate transit through Military Security Posts.

6. Government Responsibilities:

i. The Government must provide clear access to the pier.

ii. The Government must provide a representative to serve as point of contact for work coordination and base access, either the COR or a designated

Representative. The government will ensure personnel aloft restriction standards

(i.e.: equipment Lock-Out/Tag-Out) are in place onboard USCGC MIDGETT prior to start of work evolutions.

iii. The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer or COR), direct the Vendor to remove any Vendor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Vendor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The

Contracting Officer will provide the Vendor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

STATEMENT OF WORK

7. Deliverables:

No deliverables are required for this contract. The Vendor must issue invoices documenting costs for services on this Contract via the Invoice Processing Platform

(instructions to be provided upon Award).

8. Travel:

Contractor travel must not be required for this requirement.

9. Security Requirements:

Vendor personnel must be U. S. citizens and will be required to present REAL ID act compliant identification to be granted access to USCG Base Honolulu, host Unit for the work site. The vendor must use the Base Honolulu East Gate when entering the Base. Call

Base OOD/Base Watchstander @ 808-221-1363 when at gate for access. In addition, vendor personnel must contact the COR and/or Designated Representative upon arrival to, and upon departure from, Base Honolulu on each of day of on-site work covered by this

SOW.

10. Place of Performance & Period of Performance:

Place of Performance

USCG Base Honolulu

400 Sand Island Parkway

Honolulu, Hi 96819

Period of Performance

April 8th through April 12th, 2024. Demobilization is scheduled for 12APR24.

Onsite Base Honolulu between the hours of 0800 & 1600.

Specific days/hours to be coordinated with Vendor.

11. Points of Contact (POC):

i. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): CWO Martin Fairall

ii. Contracting Officer: Brian J. Eichelberger

iii. Contract Specialist: Brianna Riffle

Provisions and Clauses

52800PR240000793

FAR PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by

Reference. As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

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/far/

(End of provision)

FAR Provision No. Title Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation OCT 2020

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services – Alternative I

NOV 2021

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FEB 1999

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications

JUN 2020

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions NOV 2020

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment. As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it

"does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph

(c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

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

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

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "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 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 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 description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any 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 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)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-

Representation. As prescribed in 4.2105(c), insert the following provision:

Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and

"reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management

(SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument. (2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

FAR CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

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)

FAR Clause No. Title Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020

52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance OCT 2016

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUN 2020

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services DEC 2022

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders – Commercial Products and Services

MAR 2023

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR 2015

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires MAY 2014

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 JAN 2022

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2022

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving JUN 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors NOV 2021

52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.244-6 Subcontract for Commercial Products and Services

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

As prescribed in 4.2004 , insert the following clause:

Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and

Other

Covered Entities (Nov 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered article means any hardware, software, or service that–

(1) Is developed or provided by a covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a covered entity.

Covered entity means–

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub.

L. 115-

91) prohibits Government use of any covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from—

(1) Providing any covered article that the Government will use on or after October 1, 2018; and

(2) Using any covered article on or after October 1, 2018, in the development of data or deliverables first produced in the performance of the contract.

(c) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies a covered article provided to the Government during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or any other source, the

Contractor shall report, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or, in the case of the Department of Defense, to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the

Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within 1 business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; brand; model number (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the report pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of a covered article, any reasons that led to the use or submission of the covered article, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered articles.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment.

As prescribed in 4.2105(b), insert the following clause:

Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov

2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by

Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology

Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment;

or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the

Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal

Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means–

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International

Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export

Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled- (i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations

(relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such

Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(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. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the

Government 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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. 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.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(d) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the

Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information;

in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of

Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number;

the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and

Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause:

any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal

Hires. As prescribed in 22.1006(b), insert the following clause:

STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29

CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage – Fringe Benefits

WG-10 Step 2 $21.24 - $10.01

For services: In accordance with FAR 22.1018 "Notification to Contractors and Employees" the US Department of

Labor Poster WH 1313 SCA Poster must be posted along with the rates at a prominent and accessible place at the worksite.

Location of Poster and Wage Rates:

Wage Rates: https://WDOLhome.SAM.gov/

Poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.html

Service Contract Act Wage Determination # 2015-5689 applies.

https://wdolhome.sam.gov/ https://wdolhome.sam.gov/ https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.html https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.html

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5689 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 21 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/26/2023

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $17.20 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.90 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

States: American Samoa, Hawaii, Johnston Island

Area: American Samoa Statewide Hawaii County of Honolulu Johnston Island Statewide

OCCUPATION NOTE:

STEVEDORING AND LONGSHOREMEN: Wage rates and fringe benefits can be found on Wage Determination 2000-0085

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 17.99 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 20.19 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 22.59 01020 - Administrative Assistant 36.16 01035 - Court Reporter 22.50 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 15.07*** 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 16.44*** 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 18.47

01051 - Data Entry Operator I 16.89*** 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 18.42 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 22.50 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 18.25 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 18.25 01111 - General Clerk I 15.13*** 01112 - General Clerk II 16.51*** 01113 - General Clerk III 18.54 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 24.92 01141 - Messenger Courier 18.08 01191 - Order Clerk I 16.59*** 01192 - Order Clerk II 18.10 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 18.49 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20.68 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 23.05 01270 - Production Control Clerk 27.85 01290 - Rental Clerk 18.55 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 19.98 01311 - Secretary I 19.98 01312 - Secretary II 22.36 01313 - Secretary III 24.92 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 20.10 01410 - Supply Technician 36.16 01420 - Survey Worker 22.58 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 17.56 01531 - Travel Clerk I 19.60 01532 - Travel Clerk II 21.18 01533 - Travel Clerk III 22.70 01611 - Word Processor I 16.18*** 01612 - Word Processor II 18.17 01613 - Word Processor III 20.32 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 26.31 05010 - Automotive Electrician 25.13 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 23.51 05070 - Automotive Worker 23.51 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 20.16 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 26.76 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 23.51 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 26.76 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 18.46 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 21.87 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 23.51 05310 - Painter, Automotive 25.13 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 23.51 05370 - Tire Repairer 20.00 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 26.76 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 17.44 07041 - Cook I 19.74 07042 - Cook II 23.01 07070 - Dishwasher 13.98*** 07130 - Food Service Worker 16.20*** 07210 - Meat Cutter 23.22 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 19.34 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 24.00 09040 - Furniture Handler 15.12*** 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 24.93 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 18.31 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 21.70 09130 - Upholsterer 24.83 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 14.50*** 11060 - Elevator Operator 15.74***

11090 - Gardener 23.62 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 15.74*** 11150 - Janitor 15.74*** 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 17.85 11240 - Maid or Houseman 23.96 11260 - Pruner 15.97*** 11270 - Tractor Operator 21.62 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 17.85 11360 - Window Cleaner 17.58 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 28.19 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 28.19 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 31.99 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 29.86 12020 - Dental Assistant 18.52 12025 - Dental Hygienist 41.87 12030 - EKG Technician 37.33 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 37.33 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 28.19 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 22.01 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 24.62 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 27.45 12100 - Medical Assistant 20.93 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 30.87 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 24.39 12190 - Medical Record Technician 27.27 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 21.95 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 53.77 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 13.27*** 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 14.91*** 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 16.27*** 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 18.28 12235 - Optical Dispenser 26.55 12236 - Optical Technician 22.01 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 20.15 12280 - Phlebotomist 22.01 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 46.08 12311 - Registered Nurse I 34.43 12312 - Registered Nurse II 42.11 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 42.11 12314 - Registered Nurse III 50.94 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 50.94 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 61.07 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 34.93 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 27.68 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 25.41 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 31.48 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 38.50 13041 - Illustrator I 25.27 13042 - Illustrator II 31.29 13043 - Illustrator III 38.28 13047 - Librarian 34.86 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 17.87 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 31.48 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 23.21 13061 - Media Specialist I 22.72 13062 - Media Specialist II 25.41 13063 - Media Specialist III 28.32 13071 - Photographer I 18.54 13072 - Photographer II 20.73 13073 - Photographer III 25.69 13074 - Photographer IV 31.42 13075 - Photographer V 38.01

13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 22.44 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 29.86 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 21.22 14042 - Computer Operator II 23.74 14043 - Computer Operator III 27.59 14044 - Computer Operator IV 30.02 14045 - Computer Operator V 33.22 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 21.22 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 30.02 14170 - System Support Specialist 35.82 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 32.65 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 39.50 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 47.35 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 32.65 15060 - Educational Technologist 34.63 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 47.35 15080 - Graphic Artist 27.59 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 47.35 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 47.35 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 47.35 15090 - Technical Instructor 26.31 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 32.17 15110 - Test Proctor 21.23 15120 - Tutor 21.23 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 13.88*** 16030 - Counter Attendant 13.88*** 16040 - Dry Cleaner 17.17*** 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 13.88*** 16090 - Presser, Hand 13.88*** 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 13.88*** 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 13.88*** 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 13.88*** 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 18.27 16220 - Tailor 19.25 16250 - Washer, Machine 14.99*** 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 36.55 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 45.95 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 29.18 21030 - Material Coordinator 27.85 21040 - Material Expediter 27.85 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 18.27 21071 - Order Filler 16.67*** 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 29.18 21110 - Shipping Packer 18.98 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 18.98 21140 - Store Worker I 15.83*** 21150 - Stock Clerk 22.26 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 29.18 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 29.18 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 39.92 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 30.69 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 37.54

23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 39.92 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 42.27 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 25.89 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 35.27 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 30.69 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 35.27 23080 - Aircraft Worker 32.98 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 32.98 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 37.54

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 28.85 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 29.33 23125 - Cable Splicer 53.71 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 40.26 23140 - Carpet Layer 34.72 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 41.71 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 33.38 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 35.69 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 38.00 23260 - Fabric Worker 31.81 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 24.13 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 29.33 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 41.75 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 31.46 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 23.83 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 37.54 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 30.69 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 32.98 23391 - Gunsmith I 29.33 23392 - Gunsmith II 34.18 23393 - Gunsmith III 38.91 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 31.85 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 33.88 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 38.65 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 49.40 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 38.91 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 36.55 23470 - Laborer 18.27 23510 - Locksmith 32.16 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 38.94 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 34.35 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 22.65 23591 - Metrology Technician I 38.91 23592 - Metrology Technician II 41.39 23593 - Metrology Technician III 43.82 23640 - Millwright 38.91 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 22.58 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 29.61 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 36.72 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 34.49 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 38.91 23850 - Rigger 34.66 23870 - Scale Mechanic 34.18 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 41.36 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 25.71 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 33.46 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 35.57 23950 - Telephone Lineman 38.66 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 34.35 23965 - Well Driller 38.91 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 38.91 23980 - Woodworker 29.33

24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 17.90 24570 - Child Care Attendant 14.65*** 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 18.26 24610 - Chore Aide 15.42*** 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 17.90 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 20.11 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 34.94 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 31.93 25070 - Stationary Engineer 34.94 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 24.10 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 31.93 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 24.55 27007 - Baggage Inspector 17.59 27008 - Corrections Officer 32.24 27010 - Court Security Officer 32.24 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 19.68 27040 - Detention Officer 32.24 27070 - Firefighter 32.24 27101 - Guard I 17.59 27102 - Guard II 19.68 27131 - Police Officer I 37.23 27132 - Police Officer II 41.39 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 18.08 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 19.75 28043 - Carnival Worker 13.35*** 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 19.22 28310 - Lifeguard 24.53 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 21.48 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 15.79*** 28515 - Recreation Specialist 26.62 28630 - Sports Official 17.

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