C03 36C10B20D0032 36C10A24N0044 Final.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

F363151-24-0000841

36C10B20D0032 36C10A24N0044

AWARDED:

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-2024

See block 31c 36C10A24Q0061

Belinda Espindola 848-377-5129 06-19-2024 12:00

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

X

517111

1500 Employees

N/A

See Schedule

Y

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

35PG8

MANHATTAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

MANHATTAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS COR

55 WATER ST

NEW YORK NY 10041-0004

C5D6CL7CMPH5

Y

Department of Veteran Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-8971

(877) 353-9791

See CONTINUATION Page

NLEC-NG Service Order 38

$2,279,228.28 See CONTINUATION Page

VACO 2024 0167ADD S1979300 S19793012 SOLDEVENTPRS

OIT00490 IT061 233302 204200001-00 OMSOLDEVSS

X X

X X

Claudetta N. Smith 8/27/2024

Contract No: 36C10B20D0032 Task Order No: 36C10A24N0044

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CONTINUATION PAGE

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Transition-In Period: September 01, 2024 – November 30, 2024

Base Period:

December 01, 2024 – August 31, 2025

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 LT NSP $0.00

CLIN 0009: Recurring Voice and Data Services IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4, items shall be price by state.

Prices for CLINs 0009AA - 0010 are captured in the Attachment 1 - Price Workbook Service Order 38 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

12.00 MO $14,236.44 $170,837.28

CLIN 0009AA: Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $170,837.28 F363151-24-0000841

12.00 MO $162,900.00 $1,954,800.00

CLIN 0009AD: Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.4 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

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Funding/Req. Number: 1 $1,954,800.00 F363151-24-0000841

12.00 MO $9,075.00 $108,900.00

CLIN 0009AE: Direct Inward Dialing (DID)/Direct Outbound Dialing (DOD) GROUP

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $108,900.00 F363151-24-0000841

1.00 LT $44,691.00 $44,691.00

CLIN 0010: Trouble beyond Demarcation Point 2% NTE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $44,691.00 F363151-24-0000841

Total $2,279,228.28 Option Period One (1)

September 1 , 2025 – August 31, 2026

CLIN 1009AA: Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 1009AD: Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) IAW PWS

Paragraph 5.4.1.4 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026

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CLIN 1009AE: Direct Inward Dialing (DID)/Direct Outbound Dialing (DOD) GROUP

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.5 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 1010: Trouble beyond Demarcation Point 2% NTE

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Option Period Two (2)

September 1 , 2026 – August 31, 2027

CLIN 2009AA: Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 2009AD: Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) IAW PWS

Paragraph 5.4.1.4 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 2009AE: Direct Inward Dialing (DID)/Direct Outbound Dialing (DOD) GROUP

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.5 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027

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CLIN 2010: Trouble beyond Demarcation Point 2% NTE

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Option Period Three (3)

September 01, 2027 – August 31, 2028

CLIN 3009AA: Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 3009AD: Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) IAW PWS

Paragraph 5.4.1.4 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 3009AE: Direct Inward Dialing (DID)/Direct Outbound Dialing (DOD) GROUP

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.5 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

12.00 LT $44,691.00 $536,292.00

CLIN 3010: Trouble beyond Demarcation Point 2% NTE

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Option Period Four (4)

September 01, 2028 – August 31, 2029

CLIN 4009AA: Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4009AD: Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) IAW PWS

Paragraph 5.4.1.4 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4009AE: Direct Inward Dialing (DID)/Direct Outbound Dialing (DOD) GROUP

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.5 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4010: Trouble beyond Demarcation Point 2% NTE

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Total $2,279,228.28

GRAND

TOTAL

$11,396,141.40

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ACRN APPROPRIATION

REQUISITION

NUMBER AMOUNT

1 VACO-2024--0167ADD-

S1979300-S19793012--

SOLDEVENTPRS-OIT00490--

IT061-233302----204200001-00-

OMSOLDEVSS-----2024------1-1-

F363151-24-0000841 (P)

$2,279,228.28

GOVERNING LAW

Federal law and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), shall govern this Contract/Order. Commercial license agreements may be made a part of this Contract/Order but only if both parties expressly make them an addendum hereto, as permitted by FAR 12.212. If the commercial license agreement is not made an addendum, it shall not apply, govern, be a part of or have any effect whatsoever on the Contract/Order; this includes, but is not limited to, any agreement embedded in the computer software (clickwrap), any agreement that is otherwise delivered with or provided to the Government with the commercial computer software or documentation (shrinkwrap), or any other license agreement otherwise referred to in any document. If a commercial license agreement is made an addendum, only those provisions addressing data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data (e.g., restricted computer software) are included and made a part of this Contract/Order, and only to the extent that those provisions are not duplicative or inconsistent with Federal law, Federal regulation, the incorporated FAR clauses and the provisions of this Contract/Order; those provisions in the commercial license agreement that do not address data rights regarding the Government’s use, duplication and disclosure of data shall not be included or made a part of the Contract/Order. Federal law and regulation including, without limitation, the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.), the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341 et seq.), the Competition in Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq.), the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.), Contracts for Data Processing or Maintenance (38 USC § 5725), and FAR clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 shall supersede, control, and render ineffective any inconsistent, conflicting, or duplicative provision in any commercial license agreement. In the event of conflict between this clause and any provision in the Contract/Order or the commercial license agreement or elsewhere, the terms of this clause shall prevail. The Contractor shall deliver to the Government all data first produced under this Contract/Order with unlimited rights as defined by FAR 52.227-14. Claims of patent or copyright infringement brought against the Government as a party shall be defended by the U.S.

Department of Justice (DOJ) in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 516; at the discretion of DOJ, the Contractor may be allowed reasonable participation in the defense of the litigation. Any additional changes to the Contract/Order must be made by modification

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(Standard Form 30) and shall only be made by a warranted Contracting Officer. Nothing in this Contract/Order or any commercial license agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity.

B.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C10A Department of Veterans Affairs

Technology Acquisition Center 23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly in Arrears

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B. 3 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

Funds in the amount of $2,279,228.28 are obligated on Task Order 36C10A24N0044 to fund CLINs 0009 – 0010. The contractor shall reference the Contract number and its associated Line Items on each invoice submitted for payment. The Integrated Purchase

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Request (IPR) F363151-24-0000841 and Line Items associated with this Contract is as follows:

IPR F363151-24-0000841

Line-Item Number IDIQ CLIN

0002 0009AA

0003 0009AD

0004 0009AE

0005 0010

B.4 Product Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Information and Technology / Development, Security and Operations / Solution Delivery / Telecom Provisioning Office - LEC

National Local Exchange Carrier Services for the Enterprise

Next Generation

Date: January 10, 2024

Force Order: VA-23-00074886

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide Local Exchange Carrier Services and Features as defined in the National Local Exchange Carrier Services for the Enterprise Next Generation PWS for the Service Delivery Points (SDPs) listed in the attached workbooks. The SDPs will include locations across the Enterprise.

No changes to services or features may be applied to this requirement except as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or designated Office of Information & Technology Solution Delivery/Infrastructure Engineering and Provisioning representative.

This Task Order includes the following service and featured quantities:

1.1 Quantities (IGCE Total Requirement)

Service Types and Features Quantity

5.3 Site Inventory

5.4.1.1 POTS Line Measured Rate (includes extended calling area)

5.4.1.1 POTS Line Flat Rate 356

5.4.1.1 POTS Line Ground Start Flat Rate

5.4.1.2 Centrex Line

5.4.1.3 T-1 DSS

5.4.1.4 PRI (traditional) or Ethernet PRI (Ethernet hand-off) 362

5.4.1.5 DID/DOD (Blocks of 20) 3025

5.4.1.6 Session Initiated Protocol Trunking Session

5.4.1.6 SIP Seat/TN

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 1.5Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 2Mbps

Service Types and Features Quantity

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 3Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 5Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 10Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 20Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 30Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 40Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 50Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 60Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 70Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 80Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 90Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 100Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 200Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 300Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 400Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 500Mbps

5.4.1.7 Metro Ethernet 1000Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 30Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 40Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 50Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 60Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 70Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 80Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 90Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 100Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 200Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 300Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 400Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 500Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 600Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 700Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 800Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 900Mbps

5.4.1.8 MPLS Metro Ethernet 1000Mbps

5.4.1.9 Circuit Mileage

5.4.1.10 Caller ID feature POTS Line

5.4.1.10 Caller ID feature PRI Circuit (23B+D)

5.4.1.11 Three Way Calling feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.12 Call Forward feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.12 Call Forward Busy feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.12 Call Forward No Answer feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.13 Call Wait feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.14 Voicemail feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.15 Call Block feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.16 Call Hunting/Roll over feature (POTS Line)

5.1.4.17 Call Redirect feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.18 Third Party Billing Block feature (POTS Line)

5.4.1.19 PIC/LPIC provisioning charge by LEC (per telephone number)

5.4.1.20 TSP installation (per location)

5.4.1.20 TSP (provisioning service)

5.4.1.20 TSP (restoral service)

5.4.1.21 PS/ALI service installation (per location)

5.4.1.21 PS/ALI service (MRC)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL 1.5Mbps (standalone)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL 3-7Mbps (standalone)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL 12-40Mbps (standalone)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL up to (1000Mbps) (standalone)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL (1.5Mbps)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL (3- 7Mbps)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL (12-40Mbps)

5.4.1.22 HSI/DSL Static IP address

5.4.1.23 Additional Directory Listing

5.4.1.24 Non-Published Number

5.4.1.25 Emergency Call Routing

5.4.1.25 Emergency Call Routing (additional Number)

5.4.1.26 Remote Call Forward (No physical connection)

5.4.1.27 Remote Access to Call Forward

5.4.1.27 Remote Access to Call Forward (additional paths)

5.4.1.28 Call Redirect (must include Screening Removal for VCL)

5.4.1.29 Call Screening Removal (must include Call Redirect for VCL)

5.4.1.30 Anonymous Call Reject

5.4.1.31 Long Distance Service Switched Access (Annual approx)

5.4.1.31 Long Distance Service Dedicated Access (Annual approx)

5.4.1.32 Long Distance Service International Access (Annual approx)

5.4.1.33 Toll Free Service - Dedicated (TFS)

5.4.1.33 Toll Free Service - Switched (TFS)

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for this task order shall be as follows:

Transition-In Period September 1 , 2024 – November 30, 2024

Base Period: September 1 , 2024 – August 31, 2025

Option Period 1: September 1 , 2025 – August 31, 2026

Option Period 2: September 1 , 2026 – August 31, 2027

Option Period 3: September 1 , 2027 – August 31, 2028

Option Period 4: September 1 , 2028 – August 31, 2029

3. TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm-Fixed Price

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The place of performance is identified in Attachment 1 Price Workbook NLECNGSO38 NLECNG-36C10A24N0044 Service Order 38 .xlsx

5. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officers Representative:

Name: Jaisen Keeppanassril

Address: 100% Telework

Voice: 917-576-9838

Email: Jaisen.Keeppanasril@va.gov

Contracting Officers Representative:

Name: Joshua Clifton

Address: 100% Telework

Voice: 918-348-2298

Email: Joshua.Clifton@va.gov

Contract Specialist:

Name: Belinda Espindola

Address: 23 Christopher Way, New Jersey 07724

Email: belinda.espindola@va.gov

6. INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS: See the basic contract Performance Work Statement Section 6.0 for applicable security requirements.

7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

As defined in PWS 6.1 POSITION/TASK RISK DESIGNATION LEVEL(S) AND

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor(s) shall comply with all personnel security requirements included in this contract and local level organization security requirements described in each individual task order.

The position sensitivity of contractor work performed under any contract or task order resulting from these requirements is designated as low risk and the level of background investigation will be commensurate with the required level of access.

A. All Contractor personnel shall always be escorted by facility OIT staff while on station. Contractor staff will not require PIV badges due to being escorted, however will be badged by the facility as a visitor. Contractor staff must check in with facility OIT Area Manager or LCON as identified in TO prior to performing any work or installations.

mailto:Jaisen.Keeppanasril@va.gov mailto:Joshua.Clifton@va.gov mailto:belinda.espindola@va.gov

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of all personnel provided to work for VA under this contract. In the event that damages arise from work performed by Contractor provided personnel, under the auspices of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident.

TRANSITION OF SERVICES AND LOCATIONS

i. In the event that the Contractor is not already the incumbent location service provider, the Contractor shall perform a site survey and coordinate with the VA facility. The Contractor shall have 30 calendar days to develop and deliver to the VA COR an Installation Plan and Cutover Plan including a listing of tasks identifying the installation and cutover approach. The Contractor shall not commence installation and cutover until the Contractor receives acceptance of the service installation and cutover plan from the VA COR.

Deviations from the VA approved Transition Plan shall be coordinated with the VA COR prior to any work being accomplished in the affected area. The Contractor shall coordinate with the government to ensure all circuits and services provided by the incumbent, under the prior contract, are disconnected/discontinued upon successful cutover. In the event that the TO award is made to the incumbent Contractor, no installation/cutover plan shall be required.

ii. No service shall be transitioned from the incumbent service provider to the awarded service provider without due consideration of incumbent’s contracted period of performance. No physical transition of services may be affected without government approval. Where the awardee of this task order is the incumbent provider, the contractor may initiate transition to the National LEC Services Next Generation Contract immediately with the understanding that they will waive any early termination fees from the previous contract.

C. INSTALLATION PLAN - The Installation Plan shall contain the following site-specific information:

i. Description of equipment to be installed.

ii. Location of equipment to be installed including placement of equipment and floor plan.

iii. Installation schedule.

iv. Site Survey and Support Requirements – specific to the individual site. The

Government will provide floor space for the installation of the Contractor’s owned and provided transmission equipment. The floor space shall be limited to accommodate Contractor-provided relay rack(s), 19 to 23 inches wide by 7 feet tall, as ceiling height permits at each designated demarcation. The Government will provide adequate wall space should the Contractor not require floor/rack space. The Government will provide electrical power and room environment for the installation of the Contractor equipment. When additional rack space, floor space, or wall space is required to support Government requirements, the Contractor shall coordinate with the VA Area Manager (AM) or designee. The Contractor shall provide a listing of all discrepancies that do not meet local electrical codes, seismic codes, and also identify Government deficiencies in regard to floor loading and environmental conditions to perform all requirements of individual Orders.

D. CUTOVER PLAN – The Cutover Plan shall contain the following information:

i. Support required.

ii. Actions and events for cutover.

iii. Contractor responsibilities.

iv. Incumbent Contractor responsibilities and expectations.

v. Government expectations.

vi. A back-out approach which restores service to its original state.

vii. Porting and retention of all existing telephone numbers.

viii. Letters of Authorization (LOA) for transfer of telephone numbers from incumbent LEC.

ix. Simultaneous operation of telecommunications services to minimize down time. The Contractor shall coordinate cut-over of telephone service with the VA COR and local technical contact to reduce down time.

E. INVENTORY OF LINES AND CIRCUITS

i. Upon TO completion, the Contractor shall complete an inventory of all circuits. The inventory shall include the demarcation binding post assignments, the local and long-haul circuit identification, the Network Interface (NI) location, and monthly recurring charges for each item in the inventory at each demarcation point for the location specified in the TO. The Contractor shall submit the baseline inventory data to the designated COR no later than 15 business days after the completion of the installation.

ii. The development of the existing services inventory provided by TO Contractor will be initiated under a separate TO. The Contractor shall provide account information and will maintain the master list of circuits and inventory as well as the site locations identified in Addendum C. VA sites not currently listed will be added by a modification to the base contract.

F. During the base period of performance of this task order and any option periods effected, the quantities and types of services and features will fluctuate routinely about SDP activations/deactivations.

Section C – Contract Clauses

C.1 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within .

(End of Clause)

C.2 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.

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C.3 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

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C.4 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

(a) All information and communication technology (ICT) (formerly referred to as electronic and information technology (EIT)) supplies, information, documentation and services support developed, acquired, maintained or delivered under this contract or order must comply with the ‘‘Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards’’ (see 36 CFR part 1194). Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract or order are identified in the specification, statement of work, or performance work statement. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract are:

E205 Electronic Content – (Accessibility Standard -WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Guidelines) E204 Functional Performance Criteria E206 Hardware Requirements E207 Software Requirements E208 Support Documentation and Services Requirements

(d) In the event of a modification(s) to this contract or order, which adds new EIT supplies or services or revises the type of, or specifications for, supplies or services, the Contracting Officer may require that the Contractor submit a completed VA Section 508 Checklist and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(e) If this is an Indefinite-Delivery type contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include ICT supplies or services will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order. In those cases, the Contractor may be required to provide a completed VA Section 508 Checklist and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining http://www.section508.va.gov/ that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

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SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENT

Attachment 1 Price Workbook NLECNGSO38 NLECNG-36C10A24N0044 Service Order 38 .xlsx