RFQ 70FB7026Q00000028-0001 Manufacturer Part LIBSESMG17UL.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: is not is required copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7.ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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FEMA-INCIDENT SUPPORT SECTION

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

500 C STREET SW

3RD FLOOR

WASHINGTON DC 20472

70FB70

70FB7026Q00000028

07/30/2026

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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QUANTITY

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70FB7026Q00000028/0001

Period of Performance: 08/14/2026 to

09/30/2026

The purpose of this RFQ amendment 0001 is to:

1- Provide important site visit instructions under Section 7.0 (Pages 6-8);

2- Answer vendors questions and provide additional installation details (See attachments);

3-Update the RFQ clauses;

4-Update quotes due time and date (See Sub-Section L1).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Section C – Descriptions and Specification

Statement of Work (SOW) Installation and Integration of One Additional

Lithium-Ion Battery Cabinet with 17 x 2.04 kWh Battery Modules

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

Frederick Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) has an existing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system that provides battery backup power to critical functions throughout the detachment.

Additional rooms and equipment were recently connected to the existing UPS, which reduced the available battery runtime.

This requirement will add lithium-ion battery cabinet with 17 x 2.04 kWh Battery Modules (Manufacturer Part # LIBSESMG17UL) to the existing UPS system. The additional battery capacity will increase redundancy and provide enhanced protection for equipment and operational spaces supported by the UPS.

1.2 SCOPE

The Contractor “Certified and Authorized Schneider Provider” shall furnish all materials, tools, equipment, labor, supervision, travel, and incidental services required to install and integrate one additional Lithium-Ion Battery Frame with the existing UPS system at Frederick MERS. The work includes a pre-installation pre-quote site visit/survey, placement and assembly of the battery frame and top-hat tray, installation of interconnecting wiring to the existing power distribution unit (PDU), coordination of required system shutdown activities, system startup, operational verification, and final cleanup.

The NAICS Code for this Request for Quote (RFQ) is 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

The objective is to increase UPS battery runtime and system redundancy while maintaining reliable protection of critical equipment and operational spaces at Frederick MERS.

1.4 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

All installation and integration work shall comply with applicable manufacturer instructions, electrical and life-safety requirements, and all FEMA/MERS facility safety, security, access, and operational procedures.

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

2.1 TASK ONE. PREINSTALLATION SITE VISIT/SURVEY

The Contractor shall is advised to perform a pre-installation/pre-quote site visit/survey to confirm and mark the proposed location of the new battery cabinet and identify the floor tiles requiring cable penetrations. The Contractor shall coordinate the final location and planned installation approach with the

Government representative before beginning installation work.

2.2 TASK TWO. PLACEMENT AND ASSEMBLY

The Contractor shall:

• Set in place and assemble the new Lithium-Ion Battery Frame in the approved location.

• Set in place and assemble the top-hat tray for the new Lithium-Ion Battery Frame.

• Provide all hardware, tools, lifting equipment, and incidental materials required for complete installation.

2.3 TASK THREE. ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION

The Contractor shall:

• Provide and install wiring from the new Battery Frame to the existing PDU.

• Perform a controlled shutdown of the existing system, as required, to connect the new battery frame to the existing bypass configuration.

• Coordinate shutdown timing and system access with the Government to minimize disruption to critical operations.

2.4 TASK FOUR. STARTUP AND OPERATIONAL VERIFICATION

After installation and integration are complete, the Contractor shall power up the system and verify proper operation of the new battery cabinet and the existing UPS system. Any installation-related deficiencies identified during startup shall be corrected before the Contractor demobilizes from the site.

2.5 TASK FIVE. CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall clean the work area and ensure that all trash, packaging, unused materials, and equipment are removed from the facility and properly disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.

2.6 PRICE INCLUSIONS

The quoted Firm-Fixed-Price shall include all materials, equipment, labor, supervision, travel, shipping and other costs necessary to complete the work described in this SOW.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 Qualified Personnel

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW.

3.2 Continuity of Support

The Contractor shall ensure that the contractually required level of support is maintained throughout the period of performance. If scheduled personnel become unavailable, the Contractor shall provide fully qualified replacement personnel or notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in advance of any anticipated impact to the work schedule.

3.3 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

Contractor employees visiting or working at Government facilities shall comply with all identification, visitor-badge, escort, and access-control requirements. Contractor personnel shall display required identification above the waist and identify themselves as Contractors whenever their status is not readily apparent.

All contractor employees shall carry a Frederick MERS issued visitor badge at all times while on site. Contractor employees or any representative of the contractor entering Frederick MERS shall comply with all site security measures implemented at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, background checks prior to site access, vehicle and goods searches, and contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the confines of Frederick MERS, and upon leaving the confines of Frederick MERS.

NOTE: All contractor personnel must be a US Citizen or Naturalized US Citizen to be able to gain access to our facility.

3.4 Employee Conduct

Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies, and procedures, including requirements for fire prevention, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, restricted areas, and professional conduct while at the facility.

3.5 Removal of Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons

The Government may direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from the facility for misconduct, failure to comply with site requirements, or security reasons. Removal of an employee does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Period of Performance

The contractor shall start the work expeditiously and complete all tasks no later than 45 calendar days after award.

4.2 Place of Performance & Technical Point of Contact

The primary place of performance is:

FEMA/MERS

Frederick 4420 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, Maryland 21704

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Dustin Johnson Logistic Management Specialist Cell: 301-395-7125 Office: 301-874-4277 Email: dustin.johnson@fema.dhs.gov mailto:dustin.johnson@fema.dhs.gov

4.3 Hours of Operation

Contractor employees shall perform work Monday to Friday between 0730 and 1500 Eastern Time. Work outside these hours shall be coordinated and approved in advance by the Government representative.

5.0 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE

5.1 Inspection and Acceptance

The COR or designated Government representative will inspect the completed installation and verify that the requirements of this SOW have been satisfied. Acceptance will be based on successful installation, system startup, verification of proper operation, completion of cleanup, and correction of any identified installation-related deficiencies.

5.2 Correction of Deficiencies

The Government may reject or require correction of work that does not conform to this SOW or the Contractor’s accepted proposal. The Contractor shall correct rejected or deficient work within a mutually agreed timeframe, not exceeding 5 business days, and resubmit the work for inspection and acceptance at no additional cost to the Government when the deficiency is attributable to the Contractor.

5.3 Completion Criteria

The requirement will be considered complete when all of the following have occurred:

• The new Lithium-Ion Battery Frame and top-hat tray have been placed and assembled in the approved location.

• All required wiring and connections to the existing PDU and bypass configuration have been completed.

• The UPS system has been powered up and verified to operate properly with the additional battery cabinet integrated.

• All installation-related deficiencies have been corrected.

• The work area has been cleaned and all trash, packaging, excess materials, and Contractor equipment have been removed and properly disposed of.

6.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SUPPORT

The Government will provide reasonable access to the installation area and coordination support for required system shutdown activities. The Contractor remains responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, travel, and incidental services necessary to complete the work unless otherwise expressly stated in the awarded contract.

7.0 PRE QUOTE/PROPOSAL SITE VISIT/SURVEY

Offerors are invited to attend a pre-proposal/quote site visit to familiarize themselves with the project site, existing UPS infrastructure, and conditions that may affect the installation, integration, and commissioning of the new UPS cabinets and associated battery systems.

Date: Friday August 7th 2026 Time: Arrival 0800-0815 AM EST for all interested vendors Point of Contact: Kevin Hummel; kevin.hummel@fema.dhs.gov; 202-919-1617 Location: 4420 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21704

Site visit Attendee(s)must provide Full Name and Company Name to kevin.hummel@fema.dhs.gov before 13:00 PM ET on 08/05/2026.

Email subject line must reference:

RFQ 70FB7026Q00000028 _UPS Cabinet and Batteries

Instructions: When you get to our Building at 4420, please drive thru the parking lot to the black gate and ring the call box. Our guards will have your name and open the gate so you can drive in. Feel free to park anywhere and then enter through the MERS Entrance Glass Door. You can bring in any electronic devices, just no weapons. The guards will check you in, call the MERS POC and then the POC will meet you in the front lobby to escort you into the bldg.

The purpose of the site visit is to provide Offerors with an opportunity to inspect the installation location, review site conditions, observe the existing UPS equipment, and obtain information necessary to prepare a complete and accurate quotation. The Government anticipates that the successful contractor will furnish and install the new UPS cabinets with batteries, integrate the new equipment with the existing UPS system, establish communications between the systems, and perform all required testing and commissioning.

Attendance at the site visit is strongly encouraged, as Offerors are responsible for becoming familiar with all existing conditions that may affect contract performance. Failure to attend the site visit shall not relieve the successful contractor from the responsibility of properly estimating the difficulty or cost of performing the required work.

mailto:kevin.hummel@fema.dhs.gov

Questions concerning the site visit shall be submitted in accordance with the RFQ instructions. Verbal statements made during the site visit are for informational purposes only and shall not modify the terms of the RFQ. Any changes to the RFQ will be made only through a written amendment issued by the Government.

Section E – Inspection and Acceptance

Supplies/Services shall be inspected/accepted at Destination by the Government.

Section F – Deliveries or Performance

Complete within 45 days of the date of award.

Section G – Contract Administration Data

INVOICING PROCEDURE

All invoices are to be mailed to the address on contract/purchase order.

An invoice is a written request for payment under this contract for supplies delivered or for services rendered. Payment of invoices submitted under this contract shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Prompt Payment clause and in accordance with the provisions of other clauses in this contract. Failure or refusal to provide the following information on all invoices submitted under this contract may result in the invoice being considered improper for payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment clause. In order to be proper, an invoice must include, as applicable, the following:

a. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Name of Contractor

2. Invoice date

3. Contract number (including order number, if any), contract line item number, contract description of supplies or services, quantity, contract unit of measure and unit price, and extended total.

4. Shipment number and date of shipment (bill-of-lading number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of lading).

5. Name, title, phone number and complete mailing address of responsible Official who can be contacted in the event of an improper invoice, if there are question, or additional information is needed bit hits agency to process payment.

6. Any other information or documentation required by other provisions of the Contract (such as evidence of shipment).

7. FEMA TAX EXEMPT# 52-1227911

8. Invoices shall be prepared and submitted as follows:

Number Distribution

Original and 2 copies Payment Office

One copy Contract Specialist/Officer tara.shirley@fema.dhs.gov

One copy Contracting Officer Representative / Invoices Approver

Name: Dustin Johnson

Title: Contracting Officer Representative

Phone: 301-395-7125

Email: dustin.johnson@fema.dhs.gov

Electronic Mail: FEMA-Finance-Vendor-Payments@fema.dhs.gov

The contractor shall submit an invoice(s) upon delivery and acceptance of all supplies or services as specified in the Price/Cost Schedule.

Contractors shall submit vouchers electronically in pdf format to the FEMA Finance Center at FEMA-Finance-Vendor-Payments@fema.dhs.gov

AND

Contractors shall also submit an electronic pdf copy to FEMA COR or program person if a COR is not designated at their email address.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) INFORMATION

1. To receive payment, the contractor shall submit their EFT information to the Government.

EFT information may be submitted by EFT form, through System for Award Management (SAM), or on invoice. Failure to provide the EFT information or failure to notify the Government of changes to this EFT information may result in delays in payments and/or rejection of the invoice in accordance with the Prompt Payment clause of this contract. EFT forms may be submitted directly the FEMA Finance Center at FEMA-Finance- RecordsMaintenance@fema.dhs.gov, or to the Contracting Office.

2. If submitting EFT information on invoice/voucher, the following EFT information should be submitted:

mailto:tara.shirley@fema.dhs.gov mailto:dustin.johnson@fema.dhs.gov mailto:FEMA-Finance-Vendor-Payments@fema.dhs.gov

(a) Routing Transit Number (RTN) The contractor shall provide the current 9-digit RTN of the payee's bank

(b) Payee's account number

(c) Contractor's Tax Identification Number (TIN)

(The EFT information submitted must be that of the contractor unless there is an official Assignment of Claims on file with the payment office.)

If at any time during the term of this contract, the contractor changes any EFT information, (i.e.

financial agent, RTN, account number, etc.) the new EFT information must replace the old EFT information on subsequent invoices submitted under this contract, through SAM, or by submission of a new EFT form.

BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

Contractors will use Standard Form 1034 (Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal) located at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/SF when submitting a payment request. A payment request means any invoice or request for contract financing payment requesting reimbursement for supplies or services rendered. The Contractor shall not be paid more frequently than on a monthly basis.

Contractors must submit vouchers electronically in pdf format to the FEMA Finance Center at FEMA-Finance-Vendor-Payments@fema.dhs.gov . A copy of the voucher must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer identified within this contract. The submission of vouchers electronically will reduce correspondence and other causes for delay to a minimum and will facilitate prompt payment to the Contractor. Paper vouchers mailed to the finance center will not be processed for payment. If the Contractor is unable to submit a payment request in electronic form, the contractor shall submit the payment request using a method mutually agreed to by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer, and the payment office.

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab 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 Covered Entities. (Dec 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Kaspersky Lab covered article means any hardware, software, or service that– mailto:FEMA-Finance-Vendor-Payments@fema.dhs.gov

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

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

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

Kaspersky Lab covered entity means–

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab, including any change in name, e.g., “Kaspersky”;

(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 Kaspersky Lab covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from—

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

(2) Using any Kaspersky Lab 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 Kaspersky Lab 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 3 business days 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 Kaspersky Lab covered article, any reasons that led to the use or submission of the Kaspersky Lab covered article, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of Kaspersky Lab 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.

(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 or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

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

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

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

52.204-25 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.

(End of clause)

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

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

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

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

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

(End of provision)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21) (effective November 28, 2025)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) (Deviation AUG 2025) (effective November 28, 2025)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Price; and

(ii) Technical Acceptability

Acceptable: Quote conforms to the requirements, specifications, and submission instructions stated in the combined synopsis solicitation and SOW; and provides all required documentation, in accordance with SOW, in its entirety.

Unacceptable: Quote does not include ALL items required in the combined synopsis solicitation and SOW; and documentation is determined to be unacceptable upon technical review.

Offerors receiving an unacceptable rating for its Technical Factor will not receive further consideration.

Basis for award is Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical is approximately equal to price.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3 [Reserved (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21)] (effective November 28, 2025)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21) (effective November 28, 2025)

52.212-5 [Reserved (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21)] (effective November 28, 2025)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (MAY 2024) Sustainable Products and Services (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION 26-12) (effective November 28, 2025)

52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause, "personally identifiable information" means information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual. (See Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Managing Federal Information as a Strategic Resource).

(b) The Contractor shall ensure that initial privacy training, and annual privacy training thereafter, is completed by contractor employees who-

(1) Have access to a system of records;

(2) Create, collect, use, process, store, maintain, disseminate, disclose, dispose, or otherwise handle personally identifiable information on behalf of an agency; or

(3) Design, develop, maintain, or operate a system of records (see also FAR subpart 24.3 and 39.105).

(c) (1) "Privacy training shall address the key elements necessary for ensuring the safeguarding of personally identifiable information or a system of records. The training shall be role-based, provide foundational as well as more advanced levels of training, and have measures in place to test the knowledge level of users. At a minimum, the privacy training shall cover-

(i) The provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), including penalties for violations of the Act;

(ii) The appropriate handling and safeguarding of personally identifiable information;

(iii) The authorized and official use of a system of records or any other personally identifiable information;

(iv) The restriction on the use of unauthorized equipment to create, collect, use, process, store, maintain, disseminate, disclose, dispose or otherwise access personally identifiable information;

(v) The prohibition against the unauthorized use of a system of records or unauthorized disclosure, access, handling, or use of personally identifiable information; and

(vi) The procedures to be followed in the event of a suspected or confirmed breach of a system of records or the unauthorized disclosure, access, handling, or use of personally identifiable information (see OMB guidance for Preparing for and Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information).

(2) Completion of an agency-developed or agency-conducted training course shall be deemed to satisfy these…