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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for MX6 4-Gas Monitors. The RFQ number is 1605C4-26-Q-00034, issued on April 1, 2026, with quotes due by April 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The requisitioned delivery is 30 days after receipt of order, with FOB destination delivery terms. This is not a small business set-aside procurement.

The requirement consists of two line items: 56 MX6 4-Gas Monitors with various part numbers (MX6-MJ534501, MX6-M143N511, MX6-MJ034511, MX6-M103N511, MX6-M1D34511, MX6-MJ034501, MX6-MJ43N511, MX6-MJ43N501, and MX6-M1534501), all MSHA-approved; and 7 additional MX6 4-Gas Monitors with part number MX6-MJ43R511, also MSHA-approved. Each monitor includes extended range lithium-ion battery, internal sampling pump, universal charger, nylon carry case, belt clip, calibration cup and tubing, wrist strap, maintenance tool, manual and quick start guide, training CD, dust filter/water stop, sample tubing, and five sensor slots for various gas detection capabilities. All equipment must be MSHA-approved as intrinsically safe for use in underground coal mines and non-gassy mines. The award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror on a firm fixed-price basis. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Quotes should be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer (Alicia Jackson) and Contract Specialist (Michael Whiddon).

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE 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 NUMBER

(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

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

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

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

US Department of Labor Customer Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW S-4307 Washington DC 20210

1605C4-26-Q-00034

Michael Whiddon

302-5817

04/01/2026

04/09/2026 09:00 A.M. ET

30 Days After Receipt of Order

The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Senior Procurement Executive, on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health

Administration (MSHA), has a need for

(56) MX6 4-Gas Monitors - Part Numbers:

MX6-MJ534501, MX6-M143N511,

MX6-MJ034511, MX6-M103N511,

MX6-M1D34511, MX6-MJ034501,

MX6-MJ43N511, MX6-MJ43N501, and

MX6-M1534501 (All Part Numbers Must Be

MSHA Approved) and (7) MX6 4-Gas

Monitors - Part Number: MX6-MJ43R511

((All Part Numbers Must Be MSHA

Approved), in accordance with this

Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Continued...

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

1605C4-26-Q-00034

This RFQ will result in a Firm Fixed Price

Delivery Order. The required delivery schedule will be within 30 Days After Receipt of Order

(ARO).

Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures will be utilized.

Please read the RFQ in its entirety, including the instructions for submitting a quote and the evaluation criteria the Government will use to make an award.

0001 56 EAThe Contractor shall provide MX6 - Gas Monitors

Part Numbers: MX6-MJ534501, MX6-M143N511, MX6-MJ034511, MX6-M103N511, MX6-M1D34511, MX6-MJ034501, MX6-MJ43N511, MX6-MJ43N501, and

MX6-M1534501 in accordance with the attached

Product Specifications.

CLIN Type: Firm Fixed Price

Qty: 56 @ $___________ each =

(*To be shipped in accordance with the distribution list that is included in the attached Product Specifications.)

Product/Service Code: 6640

0002 7 EAThe Contractor shall provide MX6 - Gas Monitors

- Part Number: MX6-MJ43R511, in accordance with the attached Product Specifications.

CLIN Type: Firm Fixed Price

Qty: 7 @ $___________ each =

(*To be shipped in accordance with the distribution list that is included in the attached Product Specifications.)

Product/Service Code: 6640

1 - Product Specifications 2 - Clauses 3 - Provisions 4 - Instructions to Offerors 5 - Evaluation Criteria

1 - Product Specifications

Product Specifications For: MX6

Justification:

MSHA implements the provisions of the Mine Act to prevent death, illness, and injury from mining and promote safe and healthful workplaces for miners. Authorized representatives of the Secretary or the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall make frequent inspections and investigations in coal or other mines each year for the purpose of (1) obtaining, utilizing, and disseminating information relating to health and safety conditions, the causes of accidents, and the causes of diseases and physical impairments originating in such mines, (2) gathering information with respect to mandatory health or safety standards, (3) determining whether an imminent danger exists, and (4) determining whether there is compliance with the mandatory health or safety standards or with any citation, order, or decision issued under this title or other requirements of this Act.

Specifications:

Part Number:

MX6-MJ534501, MX6-M143N511, MX6-MJ034511, MX6-M103N511, MX6-M1D34511, MX6-MJ034501, MX6-MJ43N511, MX6-MJ43N501, MX6-M1534501 (All Part Numbers Must Be MSHA Approved)

Quantities: 56

• MX6 4-Gas Monitor

• Extended Range Li-ion Battery

• Internal sampling pump

• Universal Charger

• Nylon carry case

• Belt clip

• Calibration Cup & Tubing

• Wrist Strap

• Maintenance tool

• Manual & quick start guide

• Training CD

• Dust Filter/water stop

• Sample Tubing

• Sensors: 5 slots for various sensors

• Pump Option: Includes Pump and No Pump

Part Number: MX6-MJ43R511 (All Part Numbers Must Be MSHA Approved)

Quantities: 7

• MX6 4-Gas Monitor

• Extended Range Li-ion Battery

• Internal sampling pump

• Universal Charger

• Nylon carry case

• Belt clip

• Calibration Cup & Tubing

• Wrist Strap

• Maintenance tool

• Manual & quick start guide

• Training CD

• Dust Filter/water stop

• Sample Tubing

• Gases Detected: Volatile Organic Compounds (PID)

• Sensors: 5 slots for various sensors (PID, LEL, \(O_{2}\), CO, \(H_{2}S\), IR, etc.)

MX6 Locations

Location POC Sensor MX6 Part Number

MX6 PID

Sensor

PIDS

MSHA 3837 S

US HWY 25E

Barbourville, KY 40906

Erica Warren (606) 595-6571

MX6 - O2, SO2,

NO2, H2S, CO,

and CH4 %Vol (0-5%)

MX6-

MJ534501

5 0

MSHA 1293

Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813

Rebecca Cook: (681) 249-3033

O2, Co, N2O, LEL (CH4), CH4

MX6-

M143N511

3 0

MSHA 1293

Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25814

Rebecca Cook: (681) 249-3033

Co/H2S, o2,No2, LEL

(CH4)

MX6-

MJ034511

1 0

MSHA 1030

London Drive Suite 400 Birmingham, AL 35211

Thomas Chatham

(205) 986-9450

CO, O2, CH4,

CH4 LEL

MX6-

M103N511

5 0

MSHA Dallas District 1100 Commerce Street Room 462 Dallas, TX 75242

Lisa Monsivais:

(214) 210-4205

Methane (0-5%)

CO,NO,O2,NO2

MX6-

M1D34511

MSHA 1

Denver Federal Center Bldg. 53 Denver, CO 80225

Samsara Sorrells:

(303) 231-5562

Methane (0-5%) , Co/H2S, o2,No2

MX6-

MJ034501

8 0

MSHA

Lakewood District 1 Denver Federal Center Bldg. 53 Door W-5 Ste.

1500 Denver, CO 80225

James Marsh: (303) 231-5573

O2, CO/H2S,

CH4LEL,

CH4IR, NO2

MX6-

MJ43N511

5 0

MSHA

Madisonville District 100 YMCA Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431

Laura Poole: (270) 245-3718

O2, CO, CH4,

CH4IR, NO2 &

H2S

MX6-

MJ43N501

2 MX6-

MJ43R511

MSHA 604

Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508

Kary Yates (304) 225-6817/Icey Marquez 724-404-

O2, CO, CH4,

CH4IR, NO2 &

H2S

MX6-

MJ43N511

(No Pump

MX6-

MJ43N501)

8 MX6-

MJ43R511

MSHA 716

Spring Avenue, SE, Suite 200, Wise, VA

Larry Kendrick:

(276)3216608

O2, NO2, CO,

CH4, LEL

(CH4)

MX6-

M143N511

4 0

24293

MSHA 991 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 Michael Williams (707) 447-8435

Michael Williams

(707) 447-8435

LEL, CO, SO2,

O2, and NO2

MX6-

M1534501

5 0

MSHA 178

Thorn Hill Rd, Suite 100Warrendale, PA 15086

Sean Vandergrift

(724) 591-7907

O2, NO2, CO,

CH4, LEL

(CH4)

MX6-

M143N511

5 0

Required approvals/compliances:

MSHA approved as intrinsic safe for use in underground Coal mines and MNM gassy mines.

Shipping/Delivery:

The shipping and delivery will be in accordance with the attached distribution sheet.

Required Date:

Within 30 days of order date.

Requisitioner:

Jonathan Taylor Mine Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20210

(202) 693-9611 E-mail: Taylor.Jonathan.L@dol.gov

2 - Clauses

All applicable terms and conditions of the Vendor's GSA Schedule Contract apply.

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

2952.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Clause. (SEP 2014)

(a) A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be delegated upon award. A copy of the delegation memorandum will be provided to the COR and a delegation letter sent to the vendor.

(b) The COR is responsible as applicable for receiving all deliverables; inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contract effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual scope of work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

(c) The COR does not have the authority to alter the contractor's obligations under the contract, and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the scope of work, the contracting officer must issue such changes.

(End of Clause)

2952.209-70 Organizational Conflict of Interest Clause-OCI-1 Exclusion From Future Agency Contracts. (DEC 2012)

This clause supplements the FAR provisions on organizational conflicts of interest, located at FAR subpart 9.5 and should be read in conjunction with these provisions. To the extent there is any inconsistency or confusion between the two provisions, the FAR provision controls.

(a) Work under this contract may create a future organizational conflict of interest (OCI) that could prohibit the contractor from competing for, or being awarded, future government contracts. The following examples illustrate situations in which organizational conflicts of interest may arise. They are not all inclusive, but will be used by the contracting officer as general guidance in individual contract situations:

(1) Unequal Access to Information. The performance of this contract may provide access to "nonpublic information," which could provide the contractor an unfair competitive advantage in later solicitations or competitions for other DOL contracts. Such an advantage could be perceived as unfair by a competing vendor who is not given similar access to the same nonpublic information that is related to the future procurement action. If you, as a contractor, in performing this contract, obtain nonpublic information that is relevant to a future procurement action, you may be required to submit and negotiate an acceptable mitigation plan prior to being deemed eligible to compete on the future action. Alternatively, the "nonpublic information" may be provided to all offerors.

(2) Biased Ground Rules. Your contract with DOL may have, in some fashion, established important "ground rules" for another DOL procurement, in which you may desire to be a competitor. For example, this contract may involve you drafting the statement of work, specifications, or evaluation criteria for a future DOL procurement. The primary concern, in any such situation, is that any such firm could skew the competition, whether intentionally or not, or be perceived as having skewed the competition, in its own favor. If the requirements of this DOL contract anticipate the contractor may be placed in a position to establish important ground rules, including but not limited to those described herein, the contractor may be precluded from competing in the related action or, if possible, may be required to submit and negotiate an acceptable mitigation plan.

(3) Impaired Objectivity. The performance of this contract may result in the contractor being placed in a situation where it is able, or required, to provide assessment and evaluation findings concerning itself, another business division, a subsidiary or affiliate, or other entity with which it has a significant financial relationship. The concern in this case is that the contractor's ability to render impartial advice to DOL could appear to be undermined by the contractor's financial or other business relationship to the entity whose work product is being assessed or evaluated.

In these situations, a "walling off" of lines of communication between entities or divisions may be acceptable, but it also may not be sufficient to remove the perception that the objectivity of the contractor has been tainted. If the requirements of the DOL procurement indicate that a contractor may be placed in a position to provide evaluations and assessments of itself or other entities with which it has a significant financial relationship, the affected contractor should notify DOL immediately. The contractor may also be required to provide a mitigation plan that includes recusal by the contractor from one of the affected contracts. Such recusal might include divestiture of the work to a third party.

(b) To prevent a future OCI of any kind, the contractor shall be subject to the following restrictions:

(1) The contractor may be excluded from competition for, or award of, any government contracts as to which, in the course of performing another contract, the contractor has received nonpublic and competitively relevant information before such information has been made generally available to other persons or firms.

(2) The contractor may be excluded from competition for, or award of, any government contract for which the contractor actually assisted or participated in the development of specifications or statements of work.

(3) The contractor may be excluded from competition for, or award of, any government contract which calls for it to evaluate itself, any affiliate, or any products or services produced or performed thereby.

(4) The contractor may be excluded from competition for, or award of, any government contract calling for the production or performance of any product or service for which the contractor participated in the development of requirements or definitions pursuant to another contract.

(c) This clause shall not exclude the contractor from performing work under any modification to this contract or from competing for award of any future contract for work that is the same or similar to work performed under this contract, so long as the conditions above are not present. This clause does not prohibit an incumbent from competing on a follow-on competition, but the contracting officer may require a mitigation plan or other steps as needed to ensure that there has not been an unequal access to nonpublic competitively sensitive information.

(d) The term "contractor" as used in this clause, includes any person, firm, or corporation that owns or controls, or is owned or controlled by, the contractor. The term also includes the corporate officers of the contractor.

(e) The agency may, in its sole discretion, waive any provisions of this clause if deemed in the best interest of the Government. The exclusions contained in this clause shall apply for the duration of this contract and for three (3) years after completion and acceptance of all work performed hereunder, or such other period as the contracting officer shall direct.

(f) If any provision of this clause excludes the contractor from competition for, or award of any contract, the contractor shall not be permitted to serve as a subcontractor, at any tier, on such contract. This clause shall be incorporated into any subcontracts or consultant agreements awarded under this contract unless the contracting officer determines otherwise.

(End of Clause)

2952.232-71 Submission of Invoices. (AUG 2019)

(a) Electronic Invoice Submittal Invoices for the services/goods provided under this award shall be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or through the DOL Quickpay email system, as directed by the Contracting Officer. IPP is a Federal Government owned and operated website accessible to contractors free of charge.

Information about IPP, including enrollment instructions, are available and should be obtained by the enrolled contractors directly from the Department of Treasury after award at https://www.ipp.gov.

(1) The following instructions apply to Invoices submitted through IPP.Gov or the DOL Quickpay email system:

(i) IPP invoice attachments SHALL NOT exceed the size limit of 10 megabytes (MB) each. However, you may submit multiple attachments of less than 10MB each with the invoices.

(ii) DO NOT submit an invoice or attachment that uses shading or color.

(b) An emailed Portable Document Format (PDF) image cannot have any text that has a background with any color other than white. If the image has a shaded background, it will be converted to black, and the text will be illegible.

(c) An emailed Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) image must be black and white.

(1) Quickpay users SHALL provide a copy of the invoice and any attachments via email to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR, at the address specified in the contract.

(2) Quickpay users SHALL NOT submit more than one attachment per invoice and the attachment shall not exceed 10MB. Any additional attachments will not be recognized.

(3) DO NOT submit more than one invoice at a time.

(4) DO NOT attempt to use the "Recall" or "Resend" email message features.

(d) Electronic invoices shall be in PDF or TIFF format.

(e) Paper Invoices shall be submitted via fax or U.S. mail Paper invoices may be sent via fax to: (303) 231-5597. Mail paper invoices to: U.S. Department of Labor, MSHA Finance Branch, PO Box 25367, Denver, CO 80225.

(f) General Information.

Payment due date is to be calculated from the date the invoice is received in accordance with FAR 32.905 and the instructions above.

Inquiries regarding invoices must be emailed to invoiceinquiries.msh@dol.gov. The relevant invoice must be attached to the inquiry email and the subject line of the email must state "INQUIRY", as shown in the following example:

INQUIRY: Contractor Name, DOL Agency, Contract Number, BPA Call or Order Number, Invoice Number, Invoice Amount

The contractor SHALL NOT use the DOL electronic invoicing email address for inquiries about any invoice.

Questions:

All questions regarding Electronic Invoicing shall be sent to the DOL MSHA Finance Branch at invoiceinquiries.msh@dol.gov.

(End of Clause)

2952.242-70 Access to Contractor Business Systems. (APR 2019)

The contractor shall, upon request, provide to the Government, access to covered contractor systems associated with the execution and performance of this requirement to meet audits, reviews, security requirements, and Office of Inspector General requests.

(End of Clause)

2952.243-70 Contractor's Obligation To Notify the Contracting Officer of a Request to Change the Contract Scope (Contractor's Obligation Clause). (JAN 2012)

(a) Except for changes identified in writing and signed by the contracting officer, the contractor is required to notify, within 5 working days of receipt or knowledge, any request for changes to this contract (including actions, inactions, and written or oral communications) that the contractor regards as exceeding the scope of the contract. On the basis of the most accurate information available to the contractor, the notice shall state:

(1) The date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct regarded as a change in scope;

(2) The name, function, and activity of each Government employee and contractor official or employee involved in, or knowledgeable about, such conduct; and

(3) The identification of any documents and substance of any oral communication involved in such conduct.

(b) Following submission of this notice, the contractor shall continue performance in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, unless notified otherwise by the contracting officer.

(c) The contracting officer shall promptly, within 5 business days after receipt of notice from the contractor, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the contracting officer shall either:

(1) Confirm that the contractor's notice identifies a change in the scope of the contract and directs the contractor to stop work, completely or in part, in accordance with the Stop Work provisions of the contract;

(2) Deny that the contractor's notice identifies a change in scope and instruct the contractor to continue performance under the contract; or

(3) In the event the contractor's notice does not provide sufficient information to make a decision, advise the contractor what additional information is required, and establish the date by which it should be furnished and the date thereafter by which the Government will respond.

(End of Clause)

3 - Provisions

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

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

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

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

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

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

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

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

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

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

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

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

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

4 - Instructions to Offerors

PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE FOR QUOTES

The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. The Vendor shall make a clear statement in its quote that the quote is valid through that date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Vendor’s quote must include all data and information requested by the RFQ and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The quote shall be compliant with the requirements of the RFQ.

The quote shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims.

The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experience. Clear identification of quote details shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor. Conditional quotes will not be accepted. All prospective Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) in order to be eligible for award.

POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist are the sole POCs for this Procurement.

Contracting Officer: Alicia Jackson, (jackson.alicia.m@dol.gov) Contract Specialist: Michael Whiddon, (whiddon.michael.v@dol.gov)

DELIVERY OF QUOTES

Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Officer and the Contract Specialist. Quotes shall be submitted no later than Thursday, 03 April 2026, 9:00 am ET.

5 - Evaluation Criteria

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Vendor must demonstrate an understanding of the requirements as set forth in the Product Specifications. The following factors shall be used for evaluation:

Factor 1 - Technical

The Vendor must demonstrate that their technical quote meets the requirements set forth in the Product Specifications.

Adjectival Ratings for Factor 1 - Technical:

Acceptable The quote is technically acceptable as it meets and/or exceeds the minimum specifications listed in the Product Specifications section of the RFQ.

Unacceptable The quote is technically unacceptable if it does not meet the minimum specifications listed in the Product Specifications section of the RFQ.

Factor 2 - Price

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order.

The Government will evaluate the Vendor's prices, but this factor will not be given an adjectival rating. The price quote will be evaluated on completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government contemplates award of a single Delivery Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible Vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

Request for quotations
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CERT. FOR NAT. DEF. UNDER BDSA REG. 2 AND/OR DMS REG. 1
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Please furnish quotations to the issuing office in block 5a on or before close of business
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