2.4.1 Amended RFQ 70US0925Q70092500 Electrical Services.pdf

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Date: 9 September 2025

To: SAM.gov

From: United States Secret Service (USSS) – OPS I – OPO Branch

Subject: Request for Quote No. 70US0925Q70092500 Electrical Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, utilizing FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This requirement is to procure electrical services as defined in the Statement of Work.

The intent of this RFQ is to establish a single award in accordance with FAR 13. Quoters are encouraged to submit their best terms and conditions with their initial quote.

If you are interested in competing for this effort, you or your team may participate by submitting your quotation in accordance with the instructions to quoters.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation shall not be issued. The solicitation number is 70US0925Q70092500 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Electrical Services. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 effective August 7, 2025.

This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns. Only quotes from small business concerns will be accepted. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP

2023) ADDENDUM

(a) Submission of Questions/Clarifications. All questions were addressed at the mandatory site visit. No additional questions will be accepted.

(b) Submission of Quote. The quote shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov and Contract Specialist, Melissa Chabot at melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov no later than 12 September 2025 at 08:00 AM, EST. Quoter is responsible for submitting quote, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in this solicitation. No late quote will be accepted. As a minimum, quote must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the proposed product being offer in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. Quotes shall be clear, coherent and prepared in sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the Offeror’s quote against the evaluation criteria. Quotes must clearly demonstrate how the Offeror intends to accomplish all tasks and must include convincing rational and substantiation of all claims. A quote with significant informational deficiencies may be found unacceptable, and an Offeror’s extensive restating the RFQ’s requirements may be considered as evidence of the Offeror’s failure to demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirement;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representation and certification at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; and

(10) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for Acceptance of Quote. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

ADDENDUM

(a) 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.

Selection of award shall be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. To be technically acceptable all requirements must be met in accordance with the attached Statement of Requirements. All specifications must be met or exceeded.

(b) Options. 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. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise 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.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), applies to this acquisition. Potential offerors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation shall only be available by downloading the documents at the SAM Website at https://sam.gov. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the vendor shall be self-certifying that neither the offeror nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal Agency.

A completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) must be included with Offerors proposal. If you have completed the annual representations and certifications electronically through the System for Award Management (SAM), then provide a statement as such and it shall be verified.

The Government may seek price discounts after award during contract performance. The intent is to ask vendors to determine if potential price reductions and/or operational efficiencies can be achieved considering market conditions of the time. Any changes to the contract would be through mutual agreement.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

ELECTRICAL SERVICES (WEST PALM BEACH, FL)

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3

1. INTRODUCTION: This is a non-personal services contract for services in West Palm Beach, FL. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Background: The United States Secret Service (USSS) is a premier Law Enforcement Agency that requires electrical services for protective operations.

1.2 Objectives: The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, fuel and other items necessary in accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW).

1.3 Scope: The purpose of this procurement is to obtain electrical services to power one (1) portable restroom trailer (4 Stall), one (1) 8’x20’ climate controlled mobile office trailer, and a combination of 33 golf/utility cars and a mini first responder ambulance (simultaneously). The contractor shall provide the following items to include all labor (setup, removal, etc.):

The minimum requirements shall include:

• Three (3) temporary wood structures erected.

o Each shall have 12 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) outdoor covered outlets.

These outlets shall power a combination of 33 golf/utility cars and a mini first responder ambulance (simultaneously) that use 32 volts or 7.5 AMPs at maximum capacity.

Power shall be run from an existing power source (on site) through an above ground conduit, at maximum would be run roughly between 100-350 feet from the power source.

o The wood structures shall be 4-5’ off the ground.

o Shall include any breakers that might need to be added to the existing power source.

• One (1) temporary wood structure erected.

Shall include two (2) GFCI outdoor covered outlets as well as a 50 AMP plug.

Shall be hard wired from the circuit panel.

Power shall be run from an existing power source through an above ground conduit that would be run roughly between 100-350 feet.

This structure will power the following (simultaneously):

• One (1) portable bathroom trailer (4 Stall) that requires two (2) 20 AMP (110V) dedicated circuits

• One (1) 8’x20’ climate controlled mobile office trailer that requires a 50 AMP plug o The wood structure shall be 4-5’ off the ground.

o Shall include any breakers that might need to be added to the existing power source.

The power source on site is a transformer. The specifications are as follows:

Additional Information/Requirements:

• A site visit is mandatory.

• The contractor shall be responsible for off and on loading all equipment and materials.

• All structures are to be temporary, but able to withstand being outside in all-weather elements.

• Any wiring should be placed inside a protective conduit to protect the wiring from all-weather conditions.

• Nothing can be attached or affixed to a building.

• The wooded structures shall be standalone items.

o Cannot use poured concrete or other permanent footers

• The connection of the mobile office trailer maybe requested at a different time from the installation of the other power connections, which will be specified by the USSS POC.

• The contractor shall respond (and repair if necessary) to service calls within two (2) hours of being contacted.

o The contractor shall provide the USSS Program Office/COR with the POC information.

• The contractor assumes full liability for any property damage they cause during the performance of their services.

• Contractors must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM). If you are not already registered with SAM and wish to do so, please go to www.fsd.gov.

Security Requirements:

• Employees and subcontractors would be subjected to criminal, credit and other database checks.

• No clearances are required for this effort.

1.4 Specific Tasks

1.4.1 Task Heading: Electrical Services (West Palm Beach, FL)

CLINs Description Quantity

Unit Price Total (Qty x Unit Price)

Base Year: Electrical Services (Installation) 1 $TBD $TBD

0002 Base Year: Office Trailer Connection and Disconnection 2 $TBD $TBD

0003 Base Year: Service Calls/Repairs TBD $TBD $TBD

1001 Option Year 1: Office Trailer Connection and Disconnection 2 $TBD $TBD http://www.fsd.gov/

1002 Option Year 1: Service Calls/Repairs TBD $TBD $TBD

2001 Option Year 2: Office Trailer Connection and Disconnection 2 $TBD $TBD

2002 Option Year 2: Service Calls/Repairs TBD $TBD $TBD

3001 Option Year 3: Office Trailer Connection and Disconnection 2 $TBD $TBD

3002 Option Year 3: Service Calls/Repairs TBD $TBD $TBD

TOTAL CONTRACT

VALUE

Responses shall include:

• A detailed description of the electrical installation plan proposed (to include office trailer connection and disconnection)

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Period of Performance:

• Base Year: September 15, 2025- September 14, 2026 Installation must be completed within 10 calendar days of award.

• Option Year 1: September 15, 2026- September 14, 2027

• Option Year 2: September 15, 2027- September 14, 2028

• Option Year 3: September 15, 2028- September 14, 2029

1.5.2 Place of Performance: West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Location to be provided to the awardee

1.5.3 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) award.

1.5.4 Privacy Act: Personnel who have access to Privacy Information shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations. All data provided to the contractor by the government and/or developed by the contractor for the government shall be treated as Sensitive but Unclassified

(SBU).

All other information relating to the items to be delivered or services to be performed under this order may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval by the Contracting Officer, in concurrence with TBD.

Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by any other person or entity; publication of technical or scientific papers; advertising; or any other proposed public release. The contractor will not release to any person/entity the name of the agency procuring the items/services of this requirement to include any subcontractors at any tier.

1.5.4.1 Security Requirements:

• The contract employees shall be subjected to criminal, credit and other database checks.

• No clearances are required for this effort

1.5.5 General Compliance: Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

1.6 Points of Contact:

• TBD

1.7 Invoices: Payment requests shall be submitted electronically as follows:

1.7.1 Submit invoices using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP

Customer Support contact information is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

1.7.1.1 All invoices shall state the date and items provided; otherwise, the invoice will be rejected.

1.7.1.2 All invoices shall reference the contract number (PO) and the unique Payment Authorization (PA)# which is assigned for each service request.

1.7.2 Submit another copy of the invoice as an attachment to an email (PDF or Microsoft product attachments are readily accepted), to PPD.Budget@usss.dhs.gov.

1.7.2.1 The invoice shall state the dates and items provided; otherwise, the invoice will be rejected.

1.7.2.2 The invoice shall reference the contract number (PO) and the unique PA# which is assigned for each service request.

1.8 Authority: The Contracting Officer (CO) is responsible for the general administration of this order. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for the review/acceptance of all deliverables, and technical direction. The CO will serve as the Government point of contact for contractual direction. The COR will serve as the Government point of contact concerning information exchange, submission review and payment. Nothing said by the COR shall be construed to change the order requirements unless supported in writing in advance by the CO.

The USSS Point of Contact responsible for overall administration of this order is:

Contracting Office POC:

Name: TBD Title: Contracting Officer Phone: TBD Email: TBD

Program Office POC/COR:

Name: TBD Title: TBD Phone: TBD Email: TBD

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS: Contractor, Contracting Officer, Deliverable, Key Personnel, and Physical Security.

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (C.O.). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

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2.1.4. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.5. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.2. ACRONYMS: CFR, CO, CONUS, COR, COTS, CPFF, FAR, FFP, GFP, HSAR, LH, NCR, OCI, OCONUS, ODC, PIPO, POC, PM, SOW, TE, TM, and TPOC.

CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPFF Cost Plus Fixed Fee FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FFP Firm Fixed Price GFP Government Furnished Property HSAR Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation LH Labor Hour NCR National Capital Region OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PM Program Manager SOW Statement of Work TE Technical Exhibit TM Time and Material TPOC Technical Point of Contact

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of Provision)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

Provisions and Clauses incorporated by reference:

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror. (AUG 2020) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (DEC 2023) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders – Representation and Disclosures. (DEC 2023) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. (NOV 2015) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (AUG 2020) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity. (APR 1984) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation. (JUN 2020) 52.232-11 Extras. (APR 1984) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995)

Provisions and Clauses incorporated by full text:

52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal. (Jan 2017)

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror’s practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

(b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.

(End of provision)

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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_Subpart_4_10

(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.

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.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications –Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY

2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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

(a)Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

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

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

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

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

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

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

https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-127 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-127.300

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

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

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

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

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the

Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

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

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

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended. “Sensitive technology"—

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically— (i)To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or (ii)To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small business concern—

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

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

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

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

(i)One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

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

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

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation

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

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

(1)Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

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

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

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

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

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

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

(b)

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

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

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[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

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

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

(i)It □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d)Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246-

(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that-

(i)It □ has, □ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii)It □ has, □ has not filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that-

(i)It □ has developed and has on file, □ has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii)It □ has not previously had…