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W912HZ21R0001 21-Jan-2021

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601-634-4880

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12:00 PM 04 Feb 2021

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MELISSA A KEEN

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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RFQ IFB RFPX

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VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$35,000,000

NAICS:

512110

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

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24.22.21.19.

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ITEM NO.

W912HZ21R0001

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job Task 1 Labor

FFP

Provide services for Task 1 in accordance with the PWS.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: T006

NET AMT

0002 Job Task 1 Travel/ODCs

FFP

Provide Travel/ODCs for Task 1 in accordance with the PWS.

0003 Job OPTION Task 2 Labor

FFP

Provide services for Task 2 in accordance with the PWS.

0004 Job OPTION Task 2 Travel/ODCs

FFP

Provide Travel/ODCs for Task 2 in accordance with the PWS.

0005 Job OPTION Task 3 Labor

FFP

Provide services for Task 3 in accordance with the PWS.

0006 Job OPTION Task 3 Travel/ODCs

FFP

Provide Travel/ODCs for Task 3 in accordance with the PWS.

0007 Job OPTION Task 4 Labor

FFP

Provide services for Task 4 in accordance with the PWS.

0008 Job OPTION Task 4 Travel/ODCs

FFP

Provide Travel/ODCs for Task 4 in accordance with the PWS.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Team Research and Development Performance Work Statement

Introduction

The project work statement describes the type of research required to meet the needs of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Environmental Processes Branch (EP-P) Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Team (EGSB) in execution of its mission.

Overview The EGSB team requires rapid, goal-directed, persuasive video and multi-media production based on a systematic approach to provide on-target messaging to critical audiences in industry, academia, government, and to the public.

The contractor shall have safety certifications or the capability to obtain certifications for OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 and shall have obtained a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) which is a security threat assessment (background check) for workers who need access to secure areas. The contractor shall be working in areas that are classified as Biosafety Levels (BSL) II and III. The videos will be produced in areas where active laboratory-based experimental research and development (R&D) efforts are being conducted to transiently enhance crop traits by delivering novel, protective genes via modified plant-viral constructs that are delivered to target plants by a mobile insect vector. The goal of the video production effort is to provide the EGSB team support in developing custom-tailored instructional, educational and/or promotional video and multimedia content to assist each R&D team in communicating their plant trait enhancement technology to target audiences.

Task 1 The contractor must develop multiple messages and unique points of view for each R&D team targeting specific audiences. The contractor will need to provide all-in-one service to meet multi-media needs such as video, virtual reality, social media postables, and print and logo design. The contractor must use private video hosting platforms, hosting 360 degree views and virtual content that can allow the R&D teams to capture demographics on who is watching their video content, and provide opportunities for analytics about who is watching and what parts of the video are being viewed.

In this task, the contractor will develop the content and full production of two videos providing commercial-quality audio, video, graphics, and animations needed to appropriately communicate the teams’ message. The first video will provide a documentary style informational/educational production providing an engaging narrative describing the purpose, demonstrated result, areas of application, and transition potential of the R&D team’s new technology toward a designated target audience. The second video will provide a promotional production to provide a compelling high-level pitch of the most significant technological innovations, breakthroughs, and benefits with the target audience being corporate executives, decision-makers and stakeholders. The videos shall be structured to be effective for in-person client briefings as well as communicate effectively as stand-alone tools for technology mass marketing.

The task includes:

1. Planning sessions with performer teams

2. Production company-facilitated message development and audience pinpointing

3. Narrative development for persuasive message conveyance via Video/Multi-media

4. Storyboard development for Video/Multi-media

5. Facilitated story-board review and editing with all clients

6. Immersive experience – Virtual reality (360 degree view) production

7. Provide high end graphics and animation services for video, web and multimedia production

8. All videographers must have high-level security training for operations in BSL II and BSL III greenhouse and phytotron facilities

9. Provide comprehensive video production and design

10. Facilitated final video product review and final edit session

11. Provide video and multi-media hosting service with multiple security options

Task 1 Qualifications The contractor shall have OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications and each contractor shall have obtained a TWIC or have government secret clearance before video and multi-media production begins. Given the development of proprietary technologies, all members of the video production team will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before any work can begin.

The contractor will have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strategy building and development of multiple videos at a time for multiple customers.

Task 1 Travel Travel shall include 1 visit to ERDC Vicksburg, MS for an in-person planning sessions with the EGSB team. A film production crew of 2 to 3 persons shall make 2 to 3 visits (4 days/trip) to the R&D team’s University of California, Davis (Davis, California) research station. Note that supplemental web-based communications sessions will also be required to supplement in-person visits with the EGSB and R&D teams to facilitate video/multimedia production plans.

Task 1 Deliverables Deliverable 1.1 An instructional style/overview documentary video of 15-25 minutes in edited length shall be produced to show key concepts, goals, experimental steps, results, and activities shall be produced and delivered within 6 weeks of the final site visit. Sound, graphics and/or animations shall be used where needed to communicate key concepts. Upon delivery of the produced videos, the contractor shall provide all original non-edited video and other graphical information to the EGSB team for archival purposes. The contractor shall not disseminate any video, images, or information for any purpose other than to the EGSB and R&D teams.

Deliverable 1.2 A short, persuasive promotional-style video of 5 minutes shall be produced and delivered within 6 weeks of the final site visit. Sound, graphics and/or animations shall be used where needed to communicate key concepts. Upon delivery of the produced videos, the contractor shall provide all original non-edited video and other graphical information to the EGSB team for archival purposes. The contractor shall not disseminate any video, images, or information for any purpose other than to the EGSB and R&D teams.

Task 1 Period of Performance The period of performance is for one year after award.

Optional Task 2 The contractor must develop multiple messages and unique points of view for each R&D team targeting specific audiences. The contractor will need to provide all-in-one service to meet multi-media needs such as video, virtual reality, social media postables, and print and logo design. The contractor must use private video hosting platforms, hosting 360 degree views and virtual content that can allow the R&D teams to capture demographics on who is watching their video content, and provide opportunities for analytics about who is watching and what parts of the video are being viewed.

In this task, the contractor will develop the content and full production of two videos providing commercial-quality audio, video, graphics, and animations needed to appropriately communicate the teams’ message. The first video will provide a documentary style informational/educational production providing an engaging narrative describing the purpose, demonstrated result, areas of application, and transition potential of the R&D team’s new technology toward a designated target audience. The second video will provide a promotional production to provide a compelling high-level pitch of the most significant technological innovations, breakthroughs, and benefits with the target audience being corporate executives, decision-makers and stakeholders. The videos shall be structured to be effective for in-person client briefings as well as communicate effectively as stand-alone tools for technology mass marketing.

The task includes:

1. Planning sessions with performer teams

2. Production company-facilitated message development and audience pinpointing

3. Narrative development for persuasive message conveyance via Video/Multi-media

4. Storyboard development for Video/Multi-media

5. Facilitated story-board review and editing with all clients

6. Immersive experience – Virtual reality (360 degree view) production

7. Provide high end graphics and animation services for video, web and multimedia production

8. All videographers must have high-level security training for operations in BSL II and BSL III greenhouse and phytotron facilities

9. Provide comprehensive video production and design

Task 2 Qualifications The contractor shall have OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications and each contractor shall have obtained a TWIC or have government secret clearance before video and multi-media production begins. Given the development of proprietary technologies, all members of the video production team will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before any work can begin.

The contractor will have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strategy building and development of multiple videos at a time for multiple customers.

Task 2 Travel Travel shall include 1 visit to ERDC Vicksburg, MS for an in-person planning sessions with the EGSB team. A film production crew of 2 to 3 persons shall make 2 to 3 visits (4 days/trip) to the R&D team’s North Carolina State

University (Raleigh, NC) research station. Note that supplemental web-based communications sessions will also be required to supplement in-person visits with the EGSB and R&D teams to facilitate video/multimedia production plans.

Task 2 Deliverables Deliverable 2.1 An instructional style/overview documentary video of 15-25 minutes in edited length shall be produced to show key concepts, goals, experimental steps, results, and activities shall be produced and delivered within 6 weeks of the final site visit. Sound, graphics and/or animations shall be used where needed to communicate key concepts. Upon delivery of the produced videos, the contractor shall provide all original non-edited video and other graphical information to the EGSB team for archival purposes. The contractor shall not disseminate any video, images, or information for any purpose other than to the EGSB and R&D teams.

Deliverable 2.2 A short, persuasive promotional-style video of 5 minutes shall be produced and delivered within 6 weeks of the final site visit. Sound, graphics and/or animations shall be used where needed to communicate key concepts. Upon delivery of the produced videos, the contractor shall provide all original non-edited video and other graphical information to the EGSB team for archival purposes. The contractor shall not disseminate any video, images, or information for any purpose other than to the EGSB and R&D teams.

Task 2 Period of Performance The period of performance is for 1 year.

Optional Task 3 The contractor must develop multiple messages and unique points of view for each R&D team targeting specific audiences. The contractor will need to provide all-in-one service to meet multi-media needs such as video, virtual reality, social media postables, and print and logo design. The contractor must use private video hosting platforms, hosting 360 degree views and virtual content that can allow the R&D teams to capture demographics on who is watching their video content, and provide opportunities for analytics about who is watching and what parts of the video are being viewed.

In this task, the contractor will develop the content and full production of two videos providing commercial-quality audio, video, graphics, and animations needed to appropriately communicate the teams’ message. The first video will provide a documentary style informational/educational production providing an engaging narrative describing the purpose, demonstrated result, areas of application, and transition potential of the R&D team’s new technology toward a designated target audience. The second video will provide a promotional production to provide a compelling high-level pitch of the most significant technological innovations, breakthroughs, and benefits with the target audience being corporate executives, decision-makers and stakeholders. The videos shall be structured to be effective for in-person client briefings as well as communicate effectively as stand-alone tools for technology mass marketing.

The task includes:

1. Planning sessions with performer teams

2. Production company-facilitated message development and audience pinpointing

3. Narrative development for persuasive message conveyance via Video/Multi-media

4. Storyboard development for Video/Multi-media

5. Facilitated story-board review and editing with all clients

6. Immersive experience – Virtual reality (360 degree view) production

7. Provide high end graphics and animation services for video, web and multimedia production

8. All videographers must have high-level security training for operations in BSL II and BSL III greenhouse and phytotron facilities

9. Provide comprehensive video production and design

Task 3 Qualifications The contractor shall have OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications and each contractor shall have obtained a TWIC or have government secret clearance before video and multi-media production begins. Given the development of proprietary technologies, all members of the video production team will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before any work can begin.

The contractor will have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strategy building and development of multiple videos at a time for multiple customers.

Task 3 Travel Travel shall include 1 visit to ERDC Vicksburg, MS for an in-person planning sessions with the EGSB team. A film production crew of 2 to 3 persons shall make 2 to 3 visits (4 days/trip) to the R&D team’s Penn State University, State College, PA research site. Note that supplemental web-based communications sessions will also be required to supplement in-person visits with the EGSB and R&D teams to facilitate video/multimedia production plans.

Task 3 Deliverables Deliverable 3.1 An instructional style/overview documentary video of 15-25 minutes in edited length shall be produced to show key concepts, goals, experimental steps, results, and activities shall be produced and delivered within 6 weeks of the final site visit. Sound, graphics and/or animations shall be used where needed to communicate key concepts. Upon delivery of the produced videos, the contractor shall provide all original non-edited video and other graphical information to the EGSB team for archival purposes. The contractor shall not disseminate any video, images, or information for any purpose other than to the EGSB and R&D teams.Deliverable 3.2 A short, persuasive promotional-style video of 5 minutes shall be produced and delivered within 6 weeks of the final site visit. Sound, graphics and/or animations shall be used where needed to communicate key concepts. Upon delivery of the produced videos, the contractor shall provide all original non-edited video and other graphical information to the EGSB team for archival purposes. The contractor shall not disseminate any video, images, or information for any purpose other than to the EGSB and R&D teams.

Task 3 Period of Performance The period of performance is for 1 year.

Optional Task 4 The contractor will need to provide all-in-one service to meet multi-media needs such as video, virtual reality, social media postables, and print and logo design. The contractor must use private video hosting platforms, hosting 360 degree views and virtual content that can allow the R&D teams to capture demographics on who is watching their video content, and provide opportunities for analytics about who is watching and what parts of the video are being viewed.

In this task, the contractor will provide 1 to 3 multi-media productions for team promotion or specific project promotion. The contractor will develop the content and full production which will contain commercial-quality audio, video, graphics, and animations needed to appropriately communicate the team’s message. The videos shall be structured to be effective for in-person client briefings as well as communicate effectively as stand-alone tools for technology mass marketing.

The task includes:

1. Planning sessions with performer teams

2. Production company-facilitated message development and audience pinpointing

3. Narrative development for persuasive message conveyance via Video/Multi-media

4. Storyboard development for Video/Multi-media

5. Facilitated story-board review and editing with all clients

6. Immersive experience – Virtual reality (360 degree view) production

7. Provide high end graphics and animation services for video, web and multimedia production

8. Provide comprehensive video production and design

9. Facilitated final video product review and final edit session

10. Provide video and multi-media hosting service with multiple security options

Task 4 Qualifications The contractor shall have OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications and each contractor shall have obtained a TWIC or have government secret clearance before video and multi-media production begins.

The contractor will have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strategy building and development of multiple videos at a time for multiple customers.

Task 4 Travel Travel shall include 1-3 visits to ERDC Vicksburg, MS for in-person planning sessions with the EGSB team, once per multimedia video production. A video production team of 1-2 people will travel to ERDC Vicksburg for 1-2 days for each video production. Note that supplemental web-based communications sessions will also be required to supplement in-person visits with the EGSB team to facilitate video/multimedia production plans.

Task 4 Deliverables Deliverable 4.1 Three short, persuasive promotional-style multimedia production of 5 minutes each shall be produced and delivered within 6 weeks of the final site visit. Sound, graphics and/or animations shall be used where needed to communicate key concepts.

Task 4 Period of Performance The period of performance is for 1 year.

Security Requirements:

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

Performance Requirements Summary

Objectives Standards /Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Inspections Ratings Incentive/ Disincentive

TASK 1 Professional Video / Multimedia production for EGSB and R&D Team for work conducted at the University of California, Davis research site

High quality video / multimedia productions providing effective messaging to target audiences selected by the EGSB and R&D team.

What: Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports on video production progress.

Who: Technical POC (the EGSB

The EGSB team may provide public customer reviews reporting impression

Service and production quality of Task 1 will be used to make decisions about proceeding to

Deliverables Deliverable 1.1. An instructional or documentary style video of 15-25 minutes in edited length.

Deliverable 1.2. A promotional video of 5 minutes in edited length.

AQL: The video deliverables must be reviewed and accepted by the EGSB and R&D team prior to completion.

Delays must be reported as soon as possible.

Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed deliverables.

Team) and COR will inspect deliverables.

Standard(s):

Inspection applies to all standards.

of service and video production quality.

Optional Tasks 2.

TASK 2 Professional Video / Multimedia production for EGSB and R&D Team for work conducted at the North Carolina State University research site

Deliverables Deliverable 2.1. An instructional or documentary style video of 15-25 minutes in edited length.

Deliverable 2.2. A promotional video of 5 minutes in edited length.

High quality video / multimedia productions providing effective messaging to target audiences selected by the EGSB and R&D team.

AQL: The video deliverables must be reviewed and accepted by the EGSB and R&D team prior to completion. Delays must be reported as soon as possible. Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed deliverables.

What: Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports on video production progress.

Who: Technical POC (the EGSB Team) and COR will inspect deliverables.

Standard(s): Inspection applies to all standards.

The EGSB team may provide public customer reviews reporting impression of service and video production quality.

Service and production quality of Task 2 will be used to make decisions about

Optional Task 3.

TASK 3 Professional production for EGSB and R&D Team for work conducted at the Penn State University, State College, PA research site

Deliverables Deliverable 3.1. An instructional or documentary style video of 15-25 minutes in edited length.

Deliverable 3.2. A promotional video of 5 minutes in edited length.

High quality video / multimedia productions providing effective messaging to target audiences selected by the EGSB and R&D team.

AQL: The video deliverables must be reviewed and accepted by the EGSB and R&D team prior to completion. Delays must be reported as soon as possible. Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed deliverables.

What: Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports on video production progress.

Who: Technical POC (the EGSB Team) and COR will inspect deliverables.

Standard(s): Inspection applies to all standards.

The EGSB team may provide public customer reviews reporting impression of service and video production quality.

Service and production quality of Task 3 will be used to make decisions about

Optional Task 4.

TASK 4 Professional production for EGSB Team at ERDC Vicksburg, MS.

Deliverables Deliverable 4.1. Three promotional multimedia production (i.e.

produced video) of 5 minutes each in edited length.

High quality video / multimedia productions providing effective messaging to target audiences selected by the EGSB team.

AQL: The video deliverables must be reviewed and accepted by the EGSB and ERDC team prior to completion. Delays must be reported as soon as possible. Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed deliverables.

What: Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports on video production progress.

Who: Technical POC (the EGSB Team) and COR will inspect deliverables.

Standard(s): Inspection applies to all standards.

The EGSB team may provide public customer reviews reporting impression of service and video production quality.

Service and production quality of Task 4 will be used to make decisions about considering the contractor for any future production bids.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 0007 Destination Government Destination Government 0008 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0006 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0007 N/A N/A N/A N/A

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA-Designated Items

MAY 2008

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DEC 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

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 the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(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)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 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 telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC

2019)

(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.

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

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

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

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

(i) technical capability

(ii) past performance

(iii) price

The Technical factor is significantly more important than the Past Performance factor and Price factor. Within the Technical factor, all subfactors are of equal importance. Past Performance is more important than Price. All of the non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. To be considered for award, the

Offeror must be determined to be acceptable in all areas. A deficiency in any of the areas could constitute a basis for rejection of a proposal.

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

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

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition…