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1605C4-26-R-00030

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

NATIONAL MSHA ACADEMY

1301 AIRPORT RD

BEAVER WV 25813

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

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

08/28/2026 1100 ET

Michael Whiddon

(404) 302-5817

CAS 100.00

CAS

Alicia M. Jackson

333241

08/20/2026

MSHA WV BEAV. SHIP 1

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 Salad-Soup Bar, in accordance with this Request for Proposal (RFP).

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ACCEPTED,

This RFP will result in a Firm Fixed Price

Delivery Order. The required delivery schedule will be within 90 Days After Receipt of Order

(ARO).

Please read the RFP in its entirety, including the instructions for submitting a quote.

0001 1 EASalad and soup service island

CLIN Type: Firm Fixed Price

Product/Service Code: 7320

0002 1 LOInstallation of salad and soup service island

CLIN Type: Firm Fixed Price

Product/Service Code: 7320

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

1 - Product Specifications

REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

FOOD SERVICE ISLAND

MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA)

EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT (EPD)

NATIONAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACADEMY

1.0 BACKGROUND

The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to protect the safety and health of the nation’s miners. The National Mine Health and Safety Academy was constructed on 74 acres in the early 1970s with the intent of providing a self-contained training facility for the Agency and the mining industry. Mining professionals from across the United States and many foreign countries come to the Academy for health and safety training. The Academy complex, which opened in 1976, consists of 15 buildings, eight of which are inter-connected, making up 388,110 square feet and includes classrooms and laboratories accommodating 600 students, a residence hall of 174 lodging rooms, a cafeteria, a library, auditorium, and wellness facilities.

2.0 Scope. The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Educational Policy and Development (EPD) program a custom 20

ft. by 5 ft. commercial stainless-steel foodservice island (salad and soup) configured for 360-degree service and installation of this food service island. The scope includes the fabrication and installation of solid surface countertops, millwork base, integrated LED lighting, drop-In Plate/Bowl lowerators and built-in drop-in equipment (refrigerated cold pans and heated soup wells) with double-sided protective food shields.

3.0 Requirements

The following items are to be purchased:

Item Qty Description

0001 1 each Salad/Soup Island

0002 1 Lot Installation

3.1 Dimensions, Base Construction & 360 Degree Spatial Flow

· Overall Dimensions: 240 inches (20 feet) Length x 60 inches (5 feet) Width. Standard counter height of 34 inches (ADA compliant) up to 36 inches.

· Base Cabinetry: If required in lieu of stainless steel, base cabinetry shall consist of marine-grade plywood framing. Interior spaces housing drop-in equipment must be properly vented.

· Access Panels: Removable panels or louvered doors integrated into the base below the cold pans and soup wells for maintenance and ventilation.

· Tray Slides / Plate Ledges: 10-inch-wide solid surface ledges integrated on BOTH 20-foot-long sides to allow customers on both sides to securely slide trays.

· Centerline Placement: Drop-in cold pans and hot wells must be perfectly centered on the 5-foot width (leaving ~18 inches of countertop space on either side).

· Corner Radii: All four corners of the 20’ x 5’ countertop must have a minimum 3-inch to 6-inch radius (rounded corners) for safety and improved traffic flow.

· Refrigerated sections: High-density, rigid, closed-cell polyurethane foam minimum R-14.

· Insulation: All hot and cold drop-in equipment must be fully thermally isolated from the surrounding cabinetry, countertops, and ambient air to prevent heat transfer, condensation, and structural degradation. All exposed internal refrigerant suction lines, chilled water pipes, and condensate drain lines running inside the base cabinetry must be fully wrapped in minimum 1/2-inch thick Armaflex.

3.2 Stainless steel Countertops

· Material Composition: Stainless steel, and NSF/ANSI Standard 51 certified for food zones.

· Seaming: Inconspicuous, hard-seamed joints using manufacturer-approved color-matched adhesive.

· Edge Profile: Eased or rounded edge (minimum 1/8-inch radius).

· Thermal Protection: Minimum 1/4-inch clearance around all heated drop-in soup wells. Wells should be lined with thermal barriers and radiant shielding.

3.3 Integrated Lighting

· Location: Concealed within the upper extrusion of the food shields (sneeze guards) to illuminate the food display.

· LED Specifications: Commercial-grade, continuous LED strip lights, anti-condensation. High Color Rendering Index (CRI >

90) to ensure accurate and appetizing food color presentation.

· Color Temperature: 3500K to 4000K (Neutral White) to provide clean, bright illumination without altering the appearance of the food.

· Enclosure: NSF-approved, shatterproof polycarbonate frosted or clear lens enclosing the LED diodes for easy cleaning and food safety compliance.

· Power Supply: UL-listed Class 2 dimmable or non-dimmable drivers, concealed within the millwork base, accessible via maintenance panels.

3.4 Built-in Food Service Equipment

· Refrigerated Cold Pans: Multiple drop-in pans sized to fit the 20 ft. span. Type 304 stainless steel, self-contained refrigeration, NSF 7 compliant. Bottom-mounted compressor.

· Heated Soup Station: Drop-in round hot wells (typically 3 to 4 wells). Wet/dry operation. NSF 4 compliant.

· Double-Sided Controls: Split control panels mounted on both sides of the millwork fascia or consolidated into a single lockable manager’s panel.

3.5 Double Sided Food Shields (Sneeze Guards)

· Sneeze Guard Style: Double-Sided A-Frame style food shields running down the center of the 20-foot length.

· Glass Barriers: Angled tempered glass panes (1/4-inch to 3/8-inch thick) on BOTH sides of the centerline, anti-fog, anti-condensation, meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 2 height and angle requirements for dual-sided access.

3.6 Preparation and Installation

· Floor Utility Chase: Verify presence of a central utility trench or raised kick-plate area in the center of the island floor footprint to conceal plumbing drains and electrical conduits.

· Substrate Preparation: Ensure the millwork base is level across the entire 20-foot span.

· Countertop Installation: Install the solid surface top. Ensure all seams are flat/smooth to match the factory finish.

· Equipment Drop-In: Apply a continuous bead of clear, NSF-approved food-grade silicone sealant around the perimeter flange of the cold pans and hot wells before dropping them into the cut-outs.

· Lighting Integration: Ensure all wiring is concealed by routing wiring through the food shield tubular posts down into the millwork base. Terminate connections at the specified LED drivers.

· Utility Connections: Hardwire the equipment and lighting drivers to the floor utility stubs. Connect drains from cold pans and soup wells to the floor sink via required air gaps.

3.7 Final Acceptance and Cleaning

· Testing: Fill hot wells with water and test heating elements. Turn on cold pans and verify the base holds a temperature of 41°F or below. Test all LED zones for uniform brightness.

· Cleaning: Wipe down the solid surface with approved non-abrasive cleaners. Clean all tempered glass and stainless-steel components. Remove all protective laser films.

· Protection: Protect installed equipment from damage during the remainder of the construction phase.

4.0 Submittals

· Shop Drawings: Fully dimensioned plans, elevations, and sections showing the 20’ x 5’ layout, structural blocking, seam locations for solid surface, and equipment cut-outs.

· Product Data: Manufacturer cut sheets for materials, LED lighting components, drivers, and all drop-in foodservice equipment.

· Material Samples: Sample of the LED lighting profile.

· Certifications: UL/NSF/ANSI listing documentation for all electrical components and certifications for food contact surfaces and equipment.

· Manuals: Operation and maintenance manuals, including wiring diagrams, parts lists, and warranty information.

5.0 Quality Assurance and Conditions

· Electrical/Plumbing: All internal wiring and plumbing manifolds within the 20 ft. island must be rough-in ready for final site connection by licensed installers.

· Site Survey: Contractor must verify all dimensions and available services/capabilities for electrical and plumbing prior to fabrication. A site survey is recommended and will be scheduled for vendors to attend.

6.0 Delivery

Products will be delivered and installed 90 days ARO.

7.0 Delivery and Installation Location

US Department of Labor Mine Safety & Health Administration National Mine Health and Safety Academy ATTN: Shawn Stage 1301 Airport Road Beaver, WV 25801

2 - Clauses

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

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)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987)

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)

2952.242-71 DOL Mandatory Training Requirements for Contractor Employees. (AUG 2018)

(a) Where required and applicable, contractor employees, including employees of subcontractors at any tier, shall complete any DOL designated and hosted training that the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) identifies as mandatory.

Training shall be completed in a timeframe specified by the COR.

(b) Time spent on training shall be counted as regular hours worked.

(c) The contractor shall ensure this clause is incorporated in all subcontracts, at any tier.

(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)

52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments. (APR 1984)

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

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 Contractor. Conditional quotes will not be accepted. All prospective Contractors 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 CO AND CS. Quotes shall be submitted no later than Friday 28 August 2026, 11:00 am ET.

5 - Evaluation Criteria

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Contractor 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 Contractor 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 RFP.

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

Factor 2 - Price

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

The Government will evaluate the Contractor '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 Contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.