70Z08426QDL950019_0_US.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

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5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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70Z08426QDL950019

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

2. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

10. Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

11. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

12. Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

13. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

2. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 CLIN 0001 : POP- 06 JUL 2026-

17 JUL 2026, Temporary Lodging

Services in Boston

Contract Type:Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

The United States Coast Guard is seeking proposals for the provision of 100 double-occupancy hotel rooms from July 6, 2026, to July 17, 2026, located within a five-mile radius of 427 Commercial St., Boston, MA 01209.

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: V231 TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION-

TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOT

NAICS Code: 561599 All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Requirements: The United States Coast Guard, Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM) is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) for the requirement, 70Z08426QDL950019 – SAIL 250 TEMPORARY LODGING FOR BASE BOSTON. If you are interested in this acquisition, you may participate by submitting your response in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained herein.

Procuring Contracting Office: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, LOGCOM 95, 300 East Main

Street, Suite 900, Norfolk, VA 23510-9112 is authorized to order supplies/services stated herein. Communications pertaining to contractual matters shall be addressed to one of the Contracting Officers (KO) listed below. Changes in, or deviations from, the performance work statement or terms and conditions of the contract shall not be affected without written modification to the contract as executed by a USCG LOGCOM-95 Contracting Officer.

Contracting Officer: Lauren S. Suchy E-Mail: lauren.s.suchy@uscg.mil

Point of Contact: Serves as the point of contact between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer(s); however, this person does not have a warrant that provides the authority to contractually commit the Government or to modify any terms and conditions of a contract.

Point of Contact: Garon C. Mccarty, Contract Specialist E-Mail: garon.c.mccarty@uscg.mil

GENERAL INFORMATION AND PRICING

1.1 GENERAL

The United States Coast Guard intends to award a Contract, on behalf Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM) for temporary lodging in Boston, Massachusetts.

1.2 ELIGIBILITY

This is a (FFP) firm fixed-price contract and is full and open solicitation. All eligible business may submit a quote for this requirement.

1.3 ANTICIPATED AWARD TYPE

The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Price purchase order.

1.4 LINE ITEM PRICING

The specific details and descriptions of the Line Items are described below. The period of performance for each line item is identified in Section B herein. Payments will be made at the unit prices specified below for services completed by the Contractor pursuant to the performance standards agreed to by the parties and accepted by the Government in accordance with Section C herein.

Award of the FFP is subject to the availability of funding.

See sample table below for submitting pricing quote information – see also

ATTACHMENT 02 Schedule B for more information.

BASE PERIOD (06JUL26 – 17JUL2026):

CLIN

CLIN DESCRIPTION

Daily Lodging Rate

Number of Rooms

TOTAL

QUOTE

Temporary Lodging

TOTAL BASE PERIOD (CLIN 0001 ): $

TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE (If all options are exercised and all incentives paid):$ * ______

[* = Offeror shall provide these dollar amounts in the price quote. All pricing must be rounded to the nearest dollar.]

1.4.1 Firm Fixed Price CLINS

The Contractor shall provide all services to meet the Sector Boston temporary lodging requirement stated in the Performance Work Statement. Invoices may be submitted in accordance with Section 1.

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Subpart 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

This solicitation is issued as a Full and Open Competition.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561599. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. These services are being solicited under RFQ Number 70Z08426QDL950019.

The evaluation criteria is based under the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 561599 – All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Service. Product Service Code: V231 - Transportation.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND COMPLETE THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT.

The following information is highlighted for your attention:

1. Be sure to complete all required prices set forth in the Schedule of Pricing, Unit Price and Total Amount information required

2. Be sure to include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your offer.

3. Be sure to read FAR Provision 52.212-1 Instruction to Offeror – Commercial Items.

4. Please note: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.

Be sure that your offer reaches this office by the time and date specified and/or any amendments thereto.

QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

The deadline for receipt of questions is 2:00 PM ET, 21 April 2026 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Offerors may submit questions or request clarification of any aspect of this solicitation. It is the Offeror's responsibility to bring to the attention of the points of contact at the earliest possible time, but prior to closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the statement of work and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. Each question should identify solicitation number, document, page number, paragraph number or other identifier relating to the question. Questions without this information may not be answered. Acknowledgment of the questions received will not be made.

Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that questions received after the date above will be answered. Questions must be submitted on the provided Attachment 01 –Request for Clarification Template. Please email Garon McCarty at garon.c.mccarty@uscg.mil no later than the deadline indicated above. Responses to questions will be provided via amendment to the solicitation.

The estimated schedule for this procurement is below:

Event Date

Release of Solicitation April 17, 2026

Questions and Clarifications Due April 21, 2026

Quotes Due April 27, 2026

Award NLT May 07, 2026

All submitted documents shall comply with the instructions as follows:

1. All font shall be Times New Roman twelve 12 point, except for diagrams and drawings where impractical.

Fonts in graphics and charts shall be no smaller than eight (8) point and each page within each attachment shall be numbered consecutively.

2. Files shall be submitted in PDF format, margins shall be set at 1" at the top and bottom and .75" at the left and right, and the documents shall be submitted so that each page will print on 8.5" x 11" paper.

3. Total email cannot exceed 10 megabyte (MB). Zip Files are acceptable.

4. Each page containing proprietary information should be so marked.

5. The cover page, table of contents, and cover letter are excluded from the page limit in responses.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS AS

REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN DELAY OF AWARD OR DETERMINATION THAT YOUR

OFFER IS NOT RESPONSIVE.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Performance Work Statement mailto:garon.c.mccarty@uscg.mil

Lodging

USCG Boston

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

FIRST DISTRICT

SECTOR BOSTON

COMMANDING OFFICER

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

427 Commercial St. Boston MA. 02109

Sail 250 is designated as a major maritime event that will commemorate this nation's 250th anniversary. Boston will serve as the last port of call for over 20 historic international Tall Ships expected to attract thousands of spectators. Over 100 personnel in the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary will participate in the planned success of this event and will require temporary lodging in Boston.

1. SCOPE

1. The contractor shall provide 100 rooms adequately equipped to accommodate the timeline being requested, 06JUL2026 to 17JUL2026 and within 5 miles of 427 Commercial St., Boston, MA 01209.

2. The rooms shall be double occupancy with a minimum of two beds and individual climate control. Private bathroom is preferred but communal is acceptable.

3. Check-in and check-out will be determined by the contractor. A 24/7 onsite POC will be made available to manage contingencies.

4. All requested rooms should be in the same building or if separate, within a five-minute walk.

5. Complementary on-site parking is required to accommodate 100 vehicles or if contracting an off-site parking location, shall be within a 15-minute walk.

6. On-site laundry facilities shall be made available.

7. Dailing housekeeping services shall be provided.

2. SAFETY

Unforeseen Circumstances

1. If material(s) from the lodging location are present that may be hazardous to human health during use, members will be notified immediately with sufficient safety protocols followed to avoid any and all health-related risks.

2. The location shall support 24/7 assistance if any safety or security related issues arise during the entirety of the need. Preference for a security detail to patrol the premises 24/7.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The total period needed for lodging is 12 days, 06JUL2026 to 17JUL2026. The Coast Guard may request adjustments to the room request up to 30 days prior to the date needed.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

• All lodging accommodations shall be located within a 0.5-mile radius of the geographic midpoint between 118 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116 and 73 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108. This midpoint is approximately 20 Somerset St, Boston, MA 02108 (approximate coordinates: 42.3567° N, 71.0673° W).

• The 0.5-mile radius requirement is operationally justified by the need to maintain unit cohesion, ensure proximity to the Boston waterfront event, and provide reasonable access to transit and support infrastructure.

• Offerors shall provide documentation confirming their facility address and verifiable distance (e.g., Google Maps screenshot or equivalent) from the midpoint referenced above as part of their quotation submission.

• All rooms shall be located within the same building. If rooms are distributed across separate buildings, all buildings must be within a five (5) minute walking distance of one another to ensure operational coordination and unit cohesion.

• The facility shall be within reasonable walking distance of MBTA Green Line or Red Line transit access to support personnel movement to and from the event site at 427 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109.

5. POST AWARD CONFERENCE

The Contractor must attend a Post Award Conference with the Contracting Officer and the COR no later than 7 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Post Award Conference, which will be chaired by the Contracting Officer, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this contract and review the Contractor's draft project plan. The Post Award Conference will be held via teleconference.

6. BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN

In the event of an emergency or evacuation, the Contractor will communicate with the Government during emergencies

· A list of primary and alternate Contractor points of contact, each with primary and alternate:

· Telephone numbers

· E-mail addresses

The Government and Contractor Project Manager must make use of the resources and tools available to continue contracted functions to the maximum extent possible under emergency circumstances. Contractors must obtain approval from the Contracting Officer prior to incurring costs over and above those allowed for under the terms of this contract.

7. GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with DHS workstations (Microsoft Office Applications).

8. GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

8.1-The COR will have 5 business days to review deliverables and make comments. The Contractor must have 5 business days to make corrections and redeliver.

8.2 - All other review times and schedules for deliverables must be agreed upon by the parties based on the final approved Project Plan. The Contractor must be responsible for timely delivery to Government personnel in the agreed upon review chain, at each stage of the review. The Contractor must work with personnel reviewing the deliverables to assure that the established schedule is maintained.

9. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor must consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates. Items in italics are deliverables or events that must be reviewed and/or approved by the COR prior to proceeding to next deliverable or event in this PWS.

ITEM PWS REFERENCE DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY DISTRIBUTION

1 5 Post Award Conference 7 Days after award.

N/A

2 Certificate of Insurance as Required by FAR 52.228-5

With quote, then annually prior to expiration

One (1)/KO

3 6 Original Business Continuity Plan With quote COR, Contracting Officer

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

COR Office Address

37040 COR SECTOR NEW YORK CP/RDNS STF

212 COAST GUARD DR

STATEN ISLAND NY 10305-5055

Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

Issuing Office Address 70Z084 - LOG-95 Regional Contracting Northeast USCG - LOG-95 Regional Contracting Northeast 300 East Main Street, Suite 900 Norfolk VA 23510

Payment Office Address

USCG FINANCE CENTER

FINANCE CENTER USCG

1430A KRISTINA WAY

CHESAPEAKE VA 23326-1000

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following terms and conditions apply to this solicitation. Additional information can be obtained through www.acquisition.gov.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The total period needed for lodging is 12 days, 06JUL2026 to 17JUL2026. The Coast Guard may request adjustments to the room request up to 30 days prior to the date needed.

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The services specified shall be located within a 0.5-mile radius of the geographic midpoint between 118 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116 and 73 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108. This midpoint is approximately 20 Somerset St, Boston, MA 02108 (approximate coordinates: 42.3567° N, 71.0673° W).

4. ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (KO) for this effort is as follows:

Lauren Suchy

United States Coast Guard

Regional Contracting Northeast Branch (LOG-95)

Operational Logistics Command

300 E. Main Street

Norfolk, VA 23510

Email: Lauren.S.Suchy@uscg.mil

Contracting Officer's Representative: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this effort is as follows:

Fiona K McCartin

Fiona.K.Mccartin@uscg.mil

860-701-6607

5. CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS

(a) The KO is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The KO will designate a COR at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the Contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the KO or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the KO in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the KO's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The KO shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the KO and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the mailto:Fiona.K.Mccartin@uscg.mil

Government or any Government official other than the KO or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

6. Contractor Conflict of Interest

(a) It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard to avoid contract/task order awards which could create potential conflict of interest. Such a situation could occur in this instance when the Contractor or any Subcontractors have business, financial, real property, mineral rights, or other interests, as well as professional activities that create conflicting roles which could potentially bias a Contractor's judgment or result in unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor, and thus impede the Government's objective to obtain an impartial, technically sound and objective performance of this contract.

(b) Any request to waive the terms of this provision shall be directed in writing to the KO and shall include a full description and justification of the requested waiver.

(c) The Contractor, the PM, or any of its officers or representatives, shall not be involved in any situation during the performance of this award which may result in conflicts as contemplated in paragraph (a) above. Failure to comply with this provision may be cause for termination for default.

(d) The Contractor must disclose any interest which may develop after task order award that may result in his placement in conflicts as contemplated in paragraph (a) above. Failure to comply with this provision may be cause for termination of this order for default.

(e) The Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph in all subcontracts and consultant agreements;

however, subcontractors and consultants shall be directed to send any requests for waiver to the Contractor who shall then inform the KO as described in (a) above.

7. Contractor Project Manager

The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all Contractor personnel, as well as subcontractor efforts used in performance of this contract. The Contractor's management responsibilities shall include all the activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective support, performed in accordance with the requirements contained herein.

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM) to facilitate Government-Contractor communications. The PM shall be the primary technical and managerial interface between the Contractor and KO and COR. The Contractor's Project Manager shall meet with the COR as necessary to maintain satisfactory performance and to resolve other issues pertaining to the contract.

A mutual effort shall be made at these meetings to resolve any and all identified problems. Written minutes of the meetings shall be prepared by the Contractor and signed by the Contractor's designated Project Manager.

8. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

No release (including photographs and films, public announcements, denial or confirmation of same) on any part of the subject matter of this effort shall be made without the prior written approval of the KO.

9. PAYMENTS

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

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

• Invoice statement, including a breakout (in accordance with the descriptions and specifications of Section 1 of this award) of the service performed, the unit price(s) of the service(s), and number of units delivered.

• The invoice shall clearly show the contract line item number as referenced in Section 1 of this award that the performance was incurred under.

• The invoice shall specify the current charges and the cumulative charges-to-date (including the current charges) for all costs incurred under the line item number that the performance was incurred under.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email The point of contact you provided in your SAM.gov registration will receive two emails from ipp.noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov. Please note that emails from this email address may filter into your spam or junk folder. The first email will have the IPP Logon ID and a link to the IPP application. A second email, which will be sent within 24 hours of the first email, contains a temporary password.

Once your contact receives these emails, please ensure they log into IPP and complete the registration process. Once registered to use IPP, your company may submit invoices electronically, receive e-mail notifications when requests are paid, view payment history, and access remittance downloads. The e-mail notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and may include the following payment information: Date of payment, dollar amount, invoice number, paying agency, payee name, and ACH trace number.

Vendor training materials, including a first-time login tutorial, are available on https://www.ipp.gov/.

Once you have logged in to the IPP application, you will have access to user guides that provide step-by-step instructions for all IPP capabilities, ranging from creating and submitting an invoice to setting up email notifications. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

Invoice Frequency and Payments

The Contractor may invoice on a monthly basis for all work completed in the prior month at the firm-fixed-prices contained in Section 1. Invoicing for subsequent task orders may be invoiced for all work completed in the prior month based on the optional items contained in Section 1.

10. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Building Security

Contractor will follow all Government building security requirements when at any Government facility.

Physical Security

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all, if any, USCG property provided for contractor use. At the end of normal duty hours and/or after normal duty hours, all USCG facilities, equipment and materials must be secured by the Contractor.

11. SECTION 508 OF THE REHABILITION ACT

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (found at 29 U.S.C. 794d) requires access to and use of information by individuals with disabilities. A deliverable such as electronic reports (ex: PDF files) to be placed on the web (either on the agency's web server or the company's), video footage, or other electronic data such as CD-ROMs to be distributed, are subject to Section 508 guidelines.

Simplified, this means that PDF files need to be formatted so that they are "readable" by assistive technology devices such as screen readers. Video footage must be closed captioned. CD-ROMs which contain HTML, PDF, or word processor files must be accessible.

Any/all electronic and information technology procured through this effort must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194. 36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and is viewable at http://www.section508.gov.

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

Article Number Reference Text

52.203-6 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (JUN

2020)

52.203-17 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.203-18 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION

(JAN 2017)

52.203-19 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2024)

52.204-13 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-14 52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2016)

52.204-16 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.209-6 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING

WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (JAN 2025)

52.209-9 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-10 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

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

52.212-4 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

52.219-4 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2022)

52.219-28 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (JAN 2025)

52.222-3 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 2003)

52.222-35 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-36 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

52.222-41 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (AUG 2018)

52.222-44 52.222-44 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MAY 2014)

52.222-50 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2025)

52.222-54 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (JAN 2025)

52.222-62 52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2022)

52.223-23 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAY 2024)

52.226-8 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE

DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.232-18 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-33 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.244-5 52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING (AUG 2024)

52.204-23 (DEVIATION)

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR

PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (DEVIATION 2020-05 REV 3) (JULY 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Kaspersky Lab covered article means any hardware, software, or service that–

(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 covered article provided to the Government 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, in writing, via email, to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and the Enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) at NDAA Incidents@hq.dhs.gov, with required information in the body of the email. 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 Enterprise SOC, Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) and Contracting Officer's Representative(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 items.

mailto:Incidents@hq.dhs.gov https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/

(End of clause)

52.204-25 (DEVIATION)

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEVIATION 2020-05)(DEC 2020)

(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 telecommunicationequipment 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 in writing via email to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and the Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) at NDAA_Incidents@hq.dhs.gov, with required information in the body of the email. 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 NOSC, Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) and Contracting Officer's Representative(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 items.

mailto:NDAA_Incidents@hq.dhs.gov

52.222-42

STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

52.233-2

SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Email the contracting officer at lauren.s.sychu@uscg.mil and the protest mailbox at protests@uscg.mil.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within oneday of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

3052.212-70 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO DHS ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JULY 2023)

The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The provision or clause in effect based on the applicable regulation cited on the date the solicitation is issued applies unless otherwise stated herein. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: [The Contracting Officer should either check the provisions and clauses that apply or delete the provisions and clauses that do not apply from the list. The Contracting Officer may add the date of the provision or clause if desired for clarity.]

(a) Provisions.

_ 3052.216-70 Evaluation of Offers Subject to An Economic Price Adjustment Clause.

_ 3052.219-72 Evaluation of Prime Contractor Participation in the DHS Mentor Protégé Program.

_ 3052.247-70 F.o.B. Origin Information.

_ Alternate I

_ Alternate II

_ 3052.247-71 F.o.B. Origin Only.

_ 3052.247-72 F.o.B. Destination Only.

(b) Clauses.

_ 3052.203-70 Instructions for Contractor Disclosure of Violations.

_ 3052.204–71 Contractor Employee Access.

_ Alternate I

_ Alternate II

_ 3052.204–72 Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information.

_ Alternate I

_ 3052.204–73 Notification and Credit Monitoring Requirements for Personally Identifiable Information Incidents."

_ 3052.205-70 Advertisement, Publicizing Awards, and Releases.

_ Alternate I

_ 3052.209-72 Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

_ 3052.209-73 Limitation on Future Contracting.

_ 3052.215-70 Key Personnel or Facilities.

_ 3052.216-71 Determination of Award Fee.

_ 3052.216-72 Performance Evaluation Plan.

_ 3052.216-73 Distribution of Award Fee.

_ 3052.217-91 Performance. (USCG)

_ 3052.217-92 Inspection and Manner of Doing Work. (USCG)

X 3052.217.93 Subcontracts. (USCG)

_ 3052.217.94 Lay Days. (USCG)

_ 3052.217-95 Liability and Insurance. (USCG)

_ 3052.217-96 Title. (USCG)

_ 3052.217.97 Discharge of Liens. (USCG)

_ 3052.217-98 Delays. (USCG)

_ 3052.217-99 Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repair. (USCG)

_ 3052.217-100 Guarantee. (USCG)

_ 3052.219-71 DHS Mentor Protégé Program.

X 3052.228-70 Insurance.

_ 3052.228-90 Notification of Miller Act Payment Bond Protection. (USCG)

_ 3052.228-91 Loss of or Damage to Leased Aircraft. (USCG)

_ 3052.228.92 Fair Market Value of Aircraft. (USCG)

_ 3052.228-93 Risk and Indemnities. (USCG)

_ 3052.236-70 Special Provisions for Work at Operating Airports.

_ 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer's Representative.

FAR 52.252-5 – AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 33) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

10. Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS

# DESCRIPTION PAGES

1 Request for Clarifications Template 1

2 Schedule B – Pricing 1

11. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

52.212-3

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 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.

https://www.sam.gov/

(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…