B08_SOL_140D0426R0063.pdf

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15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

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CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

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AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

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DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

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This requirement is being issued by the

Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior

Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services

Directorate (AQD) on behalf of the DOI, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

This contract provides for Cisco technologies encompassing routing, switching, wireless, security, identity management, telemetry, and connectivity form key components of DOI's enterprise network and security posture to support DOI's vast and diverse network infrastructure to support its mission, spanning approximately 2,400 locations across both CONUS and OCONUS regions as specified in Section C

Statement of Requirements and Section J

Attachments related to Security Objectives.

This is a multiple award

Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract that allows for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) orders within two functional areas (FA).

Period of Performance: 09/30/2026 to

09/29/2036

Based Ordering Period

Refer to Section B and the Pricing Schedule for

Quantities and prices

Product/Service Code: 7G21

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE

AND

PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2026 to

09/29/2031

Base Ordering Period

Refer to Section B and the Pricing Schedule for

Quantities and prices

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 100

Product/Service Code: 7G21

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE

AND

PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Period of Performance: 09/30/2031 to

09/29/2036

140D0426R0063 DOI Cisco

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 General This requirement is being issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) on behalf of the DOI, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This contract provides for Cisco technologies encompassing routing, switching, wireless, security, identity management, telemetry, and connectivity form key components of DOI's enterprise network and security posture to support DOI’s vast and diverse network infrastructure to support its mission, spanning approximately 2,400 locations across both CONUS and OCONUS regions as specified in Section C Statement of Work / Requirements and Section J Attachments related to Security Objectives.

This is a multiple award Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract that allows for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) orders within two functional areas (FA).

• The contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and/or services in performing the work described in Section C and any subsequent orders issued under this contract, unless otherwise stated herein.

• For task orders issued against this contract the order request will originate from an AQD Contracting Officer and will identify the scope of work required and any additional instructions regarding the proposed submission.

B.1.1 North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) The following primary North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS Codes) is applicable to this contract:

NAICS Code Description 541519 Other Computer Related Services

B.2 Pricing Schedules For IDIQ level pricing, Offerors are to propose pricing of “in scope” products and services.

Pricing schedules are considered your Volume III Price Proposal. See Section L for additional details. The pricing schedules include the base period and each option period. Prepare pricing tables, in a spreadsheet, including all associated FFP costs.

B.2.1 Functional Area 1 (FA1): Software

Base Period

Year Estimated Amount

Option Period 1

Year Estimated Amount

Year 1 $14,900,000.00 Year 1 $14,900,000.00

Year 2 $14,900,000.00 Year 2 $14,900,000.00

Year 3 $14,900,000.00 Year 3 $14,900,000.00

Year 4 $14,900,000.00 Year 4 $14,900,000.00

Year 5 $14,900,000.00 Year 5 $14,900,000.00

Base Period Subtotal (5 yrs)

$74,500,000.00

Option Period 1 Subtotal (5 yrs)

$74,500,000.00

Grand Total $149,000,000.00

B.2.2 Functional Area 2 (FA2): Hardware & Installation

Period Line Item Estimated Amount

Base Period (5 years)

Year 1 Equipment $15,000,000.00 Installation $10,000,000.00 Materials $5,000,000.00

Year 2 Equipment $15,000,000.00 Installation $10,000,000.00 Materials $5,000,000.00

Year 3 Equipment $15,000,000.00 Installation $10,000,000.00 Materials $5,000,000.00

Year 4 Equipment $15,000,000.00 Installation $10,000,000.00 Materials $5,000,000.00

Year 5 Equipment $15,000,000.00 Installation $10,000,000.00 Materials $5,000,000.00

Base Period Subtotal $185,000,000.00

Option Period 1 (5 years) Subtotal (5 yrs) Equipment, Materials, and Installation

$185,000,000.00

FA2 Grand Total $335,000,000.00

B.3 Minimum and Maximum Thresholds During the life of this contract, the government is not obligated to purchase services above the guaranteed minimum for this entire period of performance for this IDIQ (including options) which is $1,000.

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK / REQUIREMENTS

C.1 Introduction The Department of the Interior (DOI) relies on a vast and diverse network infrastructure to support its mission, spanning approximately 2,400 locations across both CONUS and OCONUS regions. Cisco technologies—encompassing routing, switching, wireless, security, identity management, telemetry, and connectivity—form key components of DOI's enterprise network and security posture. However, DOI’s Cisco-related procurements have historically been decentralized, executed at bureau-specific levels, and often lacked uniformity, price predictability, enterprise-level visibility, or modernization alignment. This fragmentation has resulted in inconsistent equipment standards, difficulty managing lifecycle transitions, disparate SmartNet coverage windows, specific budgeting cycles, and redundant contract actions across the Department.

C.2 Key Objectives DOI’s key objectives for this requirement are:

• Unification of DOI’s Cisco requirements under a common enterprise contract vehicle to achieve cost avoidance, operational efficiency, and standardization across all DOI Bureaus/Offices.

• Establishment of applicable Cisco Enterprise Agreements (EA) to include, but not limited to, networking infrastructure, security solutioning, wireless solutioning, etc.

• Establishment of structured acquisition and provisioning processes for ongoing Cisco hardware procurement, software licensing, SmartNet and service renewals, and solution implementation services, reducing administrative burden and procurement cycle times.

• Enhancement of enterprise visibility through consolidated license management, SmartNet coverage transparency, and standardized reporting across all DOI entities.

C.2.1 Overall Period of Performance Base Ordering Period 09/30/2026 - 09/29/2031 Option Period 1 09/30/2031 - 09/29/2036

C.2.2 Required Certifications / Experience The contractor must currently hold and maintain the following Cisco Preferred Partner designations to ensure qualified technical & sales expertise, understanding of lifecycle practices, and have the ability to deliver specialized solutions for DOI across key families within the Cisco portfolio:

• Cisco Preferred Networking Partner

• Cisco Preferred Security Partner

• Cisco Preferred Services Partner

The contractor must also demonstrate experience:

• supporting large Federal government enterprise network environments, including multiple sub‑agencies,

• large-scale SmartNet consolidation, and

• execution of Enterprise Agreements spanning hardware, software, security and cloud-based solutions/services.

C.3 Scope DOI is intending to establish a unified enterprise-wide procurement that leverages Cisco Enterprise Agreements (EAs), centralized SMARTnet support structures, and streamlined acquisition processes for new equipment via established enterprise catalog pricing and implementation support services. This unified approach will allow DOI to modernize existing network infrastructure, implement lifecycle management consistently across all bureaus, support cloud enablement strategies, streamline SmartNet and software renewals, and eliminate the administrative inefficiencies inherent in bureau‑specific procurement cycles.

The encompasses

• Software & Subscriptions: Cisco Enterprise Agreements (EA) and subscription bundles (e.g., Cisco Catalyst Center, Meraki, Identity Services Engine (ISE)), feature licenses, and term subscriptions aligned to evolving architecture.

• Support & Services: Cisco Smart Net Total Care (SMARTnet), advance hardware replacement, TAC access, software updates, PSIRT / Vulnerability advisory, and lifecycle/EOL/EOS planning.

• Hardware: Switches, wireless access points, firewalls, routers, optical/transmission gear, and security focused appliances.

• Lifecycle Management: Standardization of equipment specifications, refresh cycles, configuration baselines, continuous compliance with Section 889, TAA, and supply-chain risk management (SCRM) practices.

• Integration & Operations: Implementation support, cutover/migration assistance, and knowledge transfer to Government staff; integrated asset/licensing inventory; usage reporting; OEM authorization and compliance.

Overall, this scope is broken down into two major functional areas as outlined in the following sub-sections.

C.3.1 Functional Area 1: Software Licensing and Support Services Functional Area 1 (FA1) addresses DOI’s requirements for Cisco software, subscriptions, cloud-enabled services (e.g. Meraki FedRAMP), feature licensing, and SmartNet services. This includes the establishment and maintenance of DOI-Wide Enterprise Agreements across applicable Cisco portfolios.

Key responsibilities within FA1 include, but are not limited to:

• Management of EA onboarding, license activation, provisioning, and entitlement assignment/tracking.

• Coordination of SmartNet renewals across the DOI inventory, with transparency into coverage gaps and upcoming expiration windows. This includes maintaining applicable alignment to DOI sub-agencies (i.e. Aligned by Bureaus and Offices)

• Integration of license reporting tools to provide DOI with near-real time usage metrics, compliance status, and optimization opportunities.

• Providing engineering and technical advisement support for software migrations, major platform changes, cybersecurity policy advisement, and planning considerations for major networking initiatives (e.g. Zero Trust).

Task Order calls will detail the specific EA suites, SKUs, part numbers, quantities, and license/service tiers. During the base period, it is expected that existing SmartNet agreements are considered, co-termed to align all requirements with the period of performance ending by the end of the base period, and pricing is reflective accordingly.

At each option period, task order calls will reflect adjustments to EA baselines, SKUs, and incorporation of applicable SmartNet requirements from FA2 task orders. Required reporting deliverables for Task Order Calls against FA2 will provide critical input to ensuring FA1 requirements are accurate and updated appropriately.

C.3.2 Functional Area 2: Cisco Hardware and Installation Services Functional Area 2 (FA2) addresses DOI’s requirements for the procurement, delivery, and installation of Cisco solutions across DOI’s operational sites. The contractor shall provide access to Cisco’s full global price list (GPL) with established and pre-negotiated discount bands for all DOI entities across product families to include, but not limited to Networking, Security, Wireless, Datacenter & Cloud, Software & Services.

Key responsibilities within FA2 include, but are not limited to:

• Managing hardware quoting, order fulfillment, delivery coordination, and entitlement registration with Cisco’s Customer Identifier for DOI.

• Ensuring all cloud-based solutions comply with DOI’s Information Technology Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines as outlined in Attachment D. This includes ensuring proposed cloud-based solutions hold a FEDRAMP Moderate authorized designation.

• Conducting site assessments, logistical coordination, & coordinated installation & cabling of equipment with DOI personnel.

• Applying DOI-supplied base configuration to equipment & performing operational handoff to DOI Network Operations personnel once initial configurations & functional validation have been completed.

Task Order calls will detail the specifics of installation requirements to include definition of contractor responsibilities, technical requirements, locations, logistical constraints, and any special coordination instructions. This includes site access / badging requirements, after-hours procedures, scheduling considerations, and post-cutover equipment transitions processes.

C.4. Key Reporting Deliverables The contractor shall provide recurring reporting to ensure transparency into contract utilization, lifecycle status, SmartNet coverage, installation activities, deployment schedules, and Enterprise Agreement license consumption. Standard templates will be defined and mutually agreed upon within the first 14 calendar days following award.

Required deliverables include:

Title Description Format Delivery

Method Interval

EA License Usage by Suite

Structured report that provides visibility into licenses consumed vs available, compliance state, baseline adjustment forecasts, & optimization recommendations

Excel, or agreed upon format

Web Portal / Email

Quarterly

SmartNet Coverage

Structured report that provides analysis of DOIs inventory to include SmartNet service level, applicable dates of coverage, and identified gaps in coverage.

Excel, or agreed upon format

Email Quarterly

Lifecycle Supportability

Structured report that provides analysis of DOIs inventory that includes applicable supported dates for end of sale, end of support, etc.

Excel, or agreed upon format

Email Quarterly

Task Order Calls Structured report of any task order calls against the IDIQ that includes Date, Contract Number, Point of Contact, Associated DOI Sub- Agency (Bureau/Office), Contract Awardee, Bill of Materials

Excel, or agreed upon format

Email Monthly

Delivery Order Fulfillment Report (Task Order Dependent)

Report that provides DOI with delivery schedule information associated with task order calls for hardware. This includes tracking order status, shipment timelines, & equipment serial numbers

Agreed upon formats

Email As Applicable

Installation Status Reports (Task Order Dependent)

Report that provides DOI with schedule information associated with task order calls for installation services. This includes site readiness, installation progress, planned cut-over dates, & post installation validation

Agreed upon formats

Email As Applicable

SECTION D - PACKING AND MARKING

D.1 General Any and all deliverables submitted under this contract must be prepared and packaged in a cost-effective manner equivalent to standard commercial quality. Elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings are neither necessary nor desired.

Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, all reports must be delivered first choice by electronic mail (e-mail) or second choice by First-class mail. The cost of delivery by more expensive means will be denied unless approval is obtained in advance from the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION E, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (IBR):

FAR 52.246-2 – Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) FAR 52.246-4 – Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

E.2 Inspection and Acceptance Inspection and acceptance provided hereunder must be made by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or any Inspectors designated by the Contracting Officer within 30 days after delivery of all completed deliverables by the contractor.

Submittals are to be sent via email or as defined at the order level for deliverables.

The contractor shall be notified of any deficiencies in accordance with RFO 52.212-4(a) Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, Inspection/Acceptance, Deviation March 2026

E.1.1 General Acceptance Criteria General quality measures, as set forth below, will be applied to each work product/service received from the contractor under this statement of work.

• Confidentiality – IT System environments shall be managed to the appropriate level (Low, Moderate, or High) according to the task order and the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199.

• Availability – IT System environments shall be managed to the appropriate level (Low, Moderate, or High) according to the task order and FIPS 199.

• Integrity – IT System environments shall be managed to the appropriate level (Low, Moderate, or High) according to the task order and FIPS 199.

• Accuracy - Work Products shall be accurate in presentation, technical content, and adherence to accepted elements of style.

• Clarity - Work Products shall be clear and concise. Any/All diagrams shall be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative.

• Consistency to Requirements - All work products must satisfy the requirements of this contract.

• File Editing - All text and diagrammatic files shall be editable by the Government.

• Format - Work Products shall be submitted in hard copy (where applicable) and in media mutually agreed upon prior to submission, unless otherwise specified herein. Hard copy formats shall follow any specified Directives or Manuals.

• Timeliness - Work Products shall be submitted on or before the due date specified herein or submitted in accordance with a later scheduled date determined by the Government.

Invoices shall be submitted within 60 calendar days from the end of the billing cycle.

E.2 Quality Assurance The COR or designated inspector will review Contractors preliminary or draft documentation for completeness and may return it to the Contractor for correction. Absence of any comments by the COR will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the requirements of this work statement. Final approval and acceptance of documentation required herein shall be by letter of approval and acceptance by COR. The Contractor shall not construe any letter of acknowledgment of receipt material as a waiver of review, or as an acknowledgment that the material is in conformance with this work statement. Any approval given during preparation of the documentation, or approval for shipment shall not guarantee the final acceptance of the completed documentation.

The COR will review invoices for completeness and may return them to the Contractor for correction. Invoices for services shall be timely to ensure Federal appropriations don’t expire, are available, and obligated amounts are aligned with final service costs. Timely invoices are to be issued no later than 60 calendar days from the end of the billing cycle, unless otherwise agree upon.

SECTION F -- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Clauses RFO 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address(es) -https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.252-2 and FAR Overhaul - Part 52 | Acquisition.GOV

RFO 52.247-34 – F.o.b. Destination (Jan 1991) FAR 52.242-15 – Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) FAR 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984)

F.2 Period of Performance:

The total anticipated ordering period of performance (POP) for this contract is September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2036.

Base Period of Performance - September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2031.

Option Period One (OP1) - September 30, 2031 – September 29, 2036.

F.3 Term of the Contract The base term of this contract will be five years from date of award, anticipated for September 2026 through September 2031. This is the base period of performance for this contract.

This contract includes a five-year option period, for the renewal of the contract which may be unilaterally exercised by the Government. The option period shall be exercised in accordance with Section I. See FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). All terms and conditions applicable to the base period shall apply to the option unless otherwise agreed upon.

IDIQ and Task Order (PoP): For those Task Orders issued before the expiration of the IDIQ, the period of performance may not extend for more than twelve months after the expiration of the

IDIQ.

Transition: If a transition period is required, it will be designated at the Task Order level and is applicable in accordance with FAR clause 52.237-3 Continuity of Services in Section I of the IDIQ contract.

F.4 Place of Performance Where individual task orders require on-site support, or a combination, such as overseeing legacy data migration, decommission on-site systems, or integrating into systems located at Agency facilities the location will be provided in the task order request for quote and access will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.252-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

F.5 Meetings, Reports, and Other Deliverables In fulfillment of this contract, the Contractor shall be required to provide deliverables. All deliverables shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), unless otherwise agreed upon or as stated in each Task Order.

Unless otherwise specified, the Government will have a maximum of ten business days from the day the draft deliverable is received to review the document, provide comments back to the contractor, approve or disapprove the deliverable(s). The contractor will also have a maximum of ten business days from the day comments are received to incorporate all changes and submit the final deliverable to the Government. All days identified below are intended to bebusiness unless otherwise specified.

F.5.1 Orientation Briefing Within three calendar days from date of award, the contractor shall schedule an orientation briefing/initial strategy session. Both parties will mutually agree upon the specific date, time, and location of the briefing. The Government does not desire an elaborate orientation briefing nor does it expect the contractor to expend significant resources in preparation for this briefing.

Rather, the intent of the briefing is to initiate the communication process between the Government and the contractor by introducing key participants, contact information and explaining their roles, reviewing communication ground rules, and assuring a common understanding of requirements and objectives, goals, constraints, policies, expected benefits, other relevant background information, and discussing near-term deliverables.

F.5.2 Deliverable Table Unless otherwise agreed upon, all deliverables shall be submitted to the Contract COR identified in Section G of this contract, with a copy of the transmittal letter to the Contracting Officer.

For a complete list of deliverables, please see Attachment F - Deliverables Table.

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Authorities Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The following information identifies the individuals responsible for this coordination.

G.2 Authority The following Government positions have the authority for this contract:

Contracting Officer (CO)/Administrator Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

G.2.1 Contracting Officers (CO) and Contract Specialist (CS) for this contract:

The official address of the Contracting team is located below. Individuals telework away from their duty station. Unless otherwise directed, all correspondence should be submitted electronically addressed to the individual(s) at their respective email address.

Department of the Interior Interior Business Center Division I, Branch II 381 Elden Street, Suite 2000A Herndon, VA 20170

Name/Title Phone Email Address Joseph Fusari, Senior Contracting Officer, Division I, Branch IV Office: 703-964-4801 joseph_fusari@ibc.doi.gov

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A Contracting Officer, in accordance with Subpart 1.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and notwithstanding any clauses contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with a Contracting Officer.

In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than a Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authorization, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

G.2.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) A COR will be identified at the base IDIQ level at time of award.

Individual Task Orders will be assigned specific COR at time of award of the individual task order COR appointment letters will identify roles and responsibilities at time of award.

G.2.2.1 Contractor’s Representative mailto:joseph_fusari@ibc.doi.gov

The Contractor shall provide a Contracts Manager at the IDIQ level to facilitate Government- Contractor communications, herein after referred to as the Base IDIQ Contracts Manager. The IDIQ Contracts Manager shall be the managerial interface between the Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) and the Base IDIQ COR. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the Manager is absent, be designated in writing to the CO. The Base IDIQ Contracts Manager or alternate will have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations. The Contractor's designated Base IDIQ Contracts Manager for this contract is:

Name: TO BE DETERMINED AT TIME OF AWARD Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

The Contractor's designated Project Manager for this contract shall have the authority to make any no-cost contract technical, hiring and dismissal decision, or special arrangements regarding this contract.

Project Manager or Managers will be identified at the task order level as necessary.

G.3 Invoice Submission Upon delivery of services in accordance with this IDIQ contract, the Contractor is authorized to submit a valid electronic invoice for payment in the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). The Contractor shall bill no more than once a month after the completion of services. The Contractor agrees that the submission of an invoice to the Government for payment is a certification that the services for which the Government is being billed are in the quantity and of the quality designated by the contract.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring invoices submitted are accurate, complete, and are in accordance with the federal guidelines and other Government mandates and directives.

G.3.1 INVOICING – ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS –

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (February 2021) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for Task Order financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause RFO 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (deviation date March 2026. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. Under this Task Order, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

ITEMIZED INVOICE, SHOWING COMPLETE BILLING INVOICE (BI)

https://www.ipp.gov/

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting officer with its proposal or quotation.

INVOICE SUBMISSION

The vendor must submit an invoice for payment no later than 60 calendar days after the end of the month of performance of services for each month services are performed. The vendor must notify the contracting officer in writing if the invoice will not be submitted within the specified time frame. Invoices MUST be submitted ELECTRONICALLY. Hard Copy Invoices WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring invoices submitted are accurate and complete, and all labor, travel and other direct costs are in accordance with federal guidelines, the Federal Travel Regulations and other Government mandates and directives. Additional supporting documentation MAY BE REQUESTED at the discretion of the COR.

INVOICE PAYMENT

Payments under this Task Order will be due 30 calendar days after the date of actual receipt of proper invoice in the office designated to receive the original invoice or final acceptance of the goods or services, whichever is later. All payments will be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). The date of payment by wire transfer through the Treasury Financial Communications System shall be considered to be the day payment is made.

FINAL INVOICE

Within ninety (90) calendar days of product acceptance and/or completion of services for the Task Order:

a) The Contractor shall submit a final invoice designated as such by a clear statement of “FINAL INVOICE” on the face of the invoice document.

b) The Contractor shall provide a certificate of completion which certifies all goods and service have been provided as required by the SOW issued with the Task Order.

c) The Contractor shall provide a release of claims against the Government for any further payment under the Task Order.

The ninety (90) calendar day submission timeframe shall not be extended without written authorization from the CO. In the event items a, b, or c above are not submitted within the authorized timeframe, the CO will make final cost determinations in order to make final payment and close out the Task Order unilaterally.

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G.4 Method of Payment The Department of the Interior has adopted the System for Award management database as its database for contractor information. All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Therefore, the provisions of FAR 52-232.33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, apply and are hereby incorporated by reference in Section I of this contract.

G.5 ORDERING PROCEDURES

G.5.1 ORDERING AUTHORITY

a. The DOI/IBC/AQD will not delegate ordering authority for orders issued against this indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract to any warranted Government Contracting Officer(s) outside of DOI/IBC/AQD.

b. All orders issued are subject to the terms and conditions of the original contract, as amended or modified. In the event of a conflict between an order and the contract, the contract will take precedence.

c. All costs associated with preparation, presentation, and/or discussion of the Contractor’s order proposal shall be at the Contractor’s expense and shall not be directly charged to the Government.

d. No work shall be performed and no payment will be made except as authorized by issuance of a funded Task Order by a warranted Contracting Officer.

G.5.2 GENERAL

Task orders issued under these multiple award contracts will be competed pursuant to the general procedures identified in FAR 16.505.

Individual RFQs will specify the requirement, anticipated period of performance, expected deliverables, instructions for pricing, and an explanation of the evaluation methodology to be used. Each awardee is required to submit a valid quote or to notify the Contracting Officer if the awardee declines to propose.

G.5.3 PROCEDURES FOR PLACING AN ORDER

All services to be furnished under this ID/IQ contract will be ordered by issuance of a written order. Oral orders are not authorized. An order specifies and authorizes the work to be performed by the contractor. The order will include pricing and a performance work statement. The Contractor shall use the rates on the master ID/IQ contract to prepare their pricing for each task order.

In order to obtain services under this ID/IQ contract the Contracting Officer will send a Performance Work Statement (PWS) or a Statement of Work (SOW) with a request for both a technical and cost/price response. The responses will be reviewed by the Government to ensure all aspects of the requirements are addressed.

The Contractor shall use the rates set forth in the ID/IQ contract to prepare their price response.

The task orders issued against this contract will be priced on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis. The preparation instructions for the technical portion of the solicitation may require the Contractor to address one or all of the following items: 1) Specific Management and/or Technical Approach for the task order; and/or, 2) Specific Key Positions being used for the task order (including any resumes or biographical information required for Key Positions not already accepted in the ID/IQ). The technical evaluation criteria within a solicitation may not be limited to these two criteria.

Note: The period of performance of task orders issued against the ID/IQ contract may extend beyond the period of performance of the ID/IQ contract as long as the task order was awarded within the ID/IQ contract ordering period of performance. However, the task order period of performance cannot exceed twelve months past contract ordering period of performance.

G.6 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Interior Business Center (IBC) is a federal shared services provider that offers business management solutions to internal customers within the Department of the Interior (DOI) and to over 150 federal government offices and agencies. IBC offers Acquisition, Financial Management and Human Resource systems and services and is one of the few Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recognized acquisition support offices in the federal government.

IBC’s Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) is a full-service provider of acquisition services, including comprehensive contract management from project inception through closeout. AQD navigates complex acquisitions and delivers lasting solutions to the Department of the Interior and to other federal agencies and is responsible for the administration of this IDIQ contract.

G.6.1 PERSONNEL CHANGES

The Contractor must notify the COR immediately when an employee working on a DOI system is reassigned or leaves the Contractor’s employ, and prior to an unfriendly termination.

G.6.2 Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) All contractual questions and concerns will be directed to the Government Contracting Officer.

The Government Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to financially obligate the government and to make changes to original terms and conditions of this contract.

The Contractor is responsible for notifying the contracting officer of any potential issues or concerns – technical, scope or financial, concerning this contract.

The Contracting Officer is the exclusive agent of the Government with authority to enter into and administer contracts. The Contracting Officer must therefore ensure that all requirements of law and regulation are followed. As the Contracting Officer's Representative, the COR is authorized to act in the stead of the Contracting Officer to monitor the technical effort being performed under this contract. The COR must become very familiar with the requirements of this contract and communicate with the Contractor to ensure the Contractor is making satisfactory progress in performance of this contract. Other than the Contracting Officer, the COR is the only Government employee who may direct the flow of matters between the Government and the Contractor. Additionally, the COR is limited to directing the flow of technical matters, and no other matters.

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement that sets forth the rights and responsibilities of the parties thereto. If the Contractor deviates from the terms of this contract, it is a matter between the Government (represented by the Contracting Officer) and the Contractor. The COR must therefore keep the Contracting Officer fully informed so that effective solutions can be applied to problems as they develop. The COR will be required to exercise his/her best judgment to determine what matters deserve the attention of the Contracting Officer. When in doubt, report the matter to the Contracting Officer.

COR suggestions to the Contractor about what must be done to fulfill the terms of this contract may lead to unauthorized commitments by the Government for additional compensation or to a release of the Contractor from its obligations under this contract. The COR must therefore refrain from communicating with the Contractor about matters that are outside the flow of technical matters. If in doubt, ask the Contracting Officer. While the COR can and must make technical decisions, the COR may not take any contractual administration actions unless they are clearly authorized by a COR appointment.

G.6.3 PAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies and/or services or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein This includes any services performed by the Contractor of their own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer. Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and conditions under this effort.

G.6.4 IN-PROGRESS REVIEW

If scheduled, the Contractor, OCIO and DOI/IBC AQD will have conference calls to keep each other informed of progress on activities agreed to in the contract.

G.6.5 RELEASE OF INFORMATION

The contractor will provide to the COR and other authorized Government representatives all contractor-generated technical records, reports, files, and other documentation during the performance of this contract. The contractor will obtain approval from the COR before releasing any information, regardless of media.

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

There shall be no dissemination or publication, except within and between the Contractor and any subcontractors, of information developed under this contract or contained in the reports to be furnished pursuant to this effort without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is prohibited from releasing to any source, other than the sponsoring activity, any interim, draft and final reports or information pertaining to services performed under this contract until report approval or official review has been obtained. Furthermore, the contractor shall insure that the cover of all interim, draft and final reports contain the following statement:

The view, opinions, and/or findings contained in this report are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as an official Government position, policy or decision, unless so designated by other documentation."

G.6.6 MISCELLANEOUS

All contractor-generated technical records, reports, files, and other documentation created in the performance of this contract will be considered to be property of the Federal Government. At the end of this contract, the Government may require the contractor to return any and all documentation created in performance of this contract back to the Government or require the contractor to disposition or destroy the records based on approved National Archives and Records Administration records schedule requirements.

SECTION H, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (June 2012)

a. Any system hardware, software, firmware and/or networked component (voice, video or data) developed, procured, or acquired in support and/or performance of this contract shall be capable of transmitting, receiving, processing, forwarding and storing digital information across system boundaries utilizing system packets that are formatted in accordance with commercial standards of Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (IPv6) as set forth in the USGv6 Profile (NIST Special Publication 500-267) and corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program. In addition, this system shall maintain interoperability with IPv4 systems and provide at least the same level of performance and reliability capabilities of IPv4 products.

b. Specifically, any new IP product or system developed, acquired, or produced must:

1. Interoperate with both IPv6 and IPv4 systems and products, and

2. Have available Contractor/vendor IPv6 technical support for development and implementation and fielded product management.

c. As IPv6 evolves, the Contractor commits to upgrading or providing an appropriate migration path for each item developed, delivered or utilized at no additional cost of the Government. The Contractor shall retrofit all non-IPv6 capable equipment, as defined above, that is fielded under this contract with IPv6 capable equipment, at no additional cost to the Government.

d. The Contractor shall provide technical support for both IPv4 and IPv6.

e. Any system or software must be able to operate on networks supporting IPv4, IPv6, or one that supports both.

f. Any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor within one year after acceptance shall be upgraded, modified, or replaced to bring it into compliance at no additional cost to the Government.

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H.2 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS – PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (CPARS) (DECEMBER 2015)

1. FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your Task Order performance as required by FAR 42.15.

2. The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS.

CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the CPARS for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

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3. We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the Task Order no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4. When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5. Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation or return the evaluation without comment.

b. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c. All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

d. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

e. Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in CPARS marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether it has been closed.

f. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the Contractor on (date). The Contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

6. The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

a. Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS.