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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

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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

F363151-24-0001931

36C10B20D0032 36C10A24N0051

AWARDED:

EFFECTIVE:

See Block 31C 36C10A24Q0101

Anthony Araujo (848)377-5250 7/31/24

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

X

517111

1500 Employees

N/A x

See Schedule

Y

Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way Eatontown NJ 07724

35PG8

MANHATTAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

55 WATER ST

NEW YORK NY 10041

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 41

$190,021.56 See CONTINUATION Page

VACO-2024--0167ADD-S1979300-S19793012--SOLDEVENTPRS-OIT00490--IT061-233302----

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x x x x

Claudetta N. Smith 9/9/2024

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE/ ITEM INFORMATION

Transition-In Period: September 10, 2024 – December 9, 2024

Base Period: December 10, 2024 –September 9, 2025

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001 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 - 0009BJ are captured in the Attachment 1 - Price Workbook Service Order 41 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-10-2024 POP End: 09-9-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

0002 12.00 EA $4,918.77 $59,025.24

CLIN 0009AA Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Line Flat Rate

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-10-2024 POP End: 09-9-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $59,025.24 F363151- 24-0001931

0003 12.00 EA $399.90 $4,798.80

CLIN 0009 AB Centrex Line Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-10-2024 POP End: 09-9-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom -

Network: Telecom Access Services

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $4,798.80 F363151- 24-0001931

0004 12.00 EA $9,450.00 $113,400.00

CLIN 0009 AD Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-10-2024 POP End: 09-9-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $113,400.00 F363151- 24-0001931

0005 12.00 EA $716.00 $8,592.00

CLIN 0009AE DID/DOD (Blocks of 20) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 9-10-2024 POP End: 09-09-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $8,592.00 F363151- 24-0001931

0006 12.00 EA $0.00 $0.00

CLIN 0009AJ Caller ID feature (POTS Line) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-10-2024 POP End: 09-09-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

0007 12.00 EA $39.96 $479.52

CLIN 0009AP Voicemail feature (POTS Line) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 9-10-2024 POP End: 09-09-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired

Funding/Req. Number: 1 $479.52 F363151- 24-0001931

0008 1.00 LT $3,726.00 $3,726.00

CLIN 0010 Trouble beyond Demarcation point 2% Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 9-10-2024 POP End: 09-09-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

TOTAL $190,021.56

Option Period One (1)

September 10, 2025–September 9, 2026

0009 12.00 EA $4,918.77 $59,025.24

CLIN 1009 AA Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Line Flat Rate

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-10-2025 POP End: 09-09-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

0010 12.00 EA $399.90 $4,798.80

CLIN 1009 AB Centrex Line Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-10-2025 POP End: 09-09-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services

0011 12.00 EA $9,450.00 $113,400.00

CLIN 1009 AD Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 9-10-2025

POP End: 09-09-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

12.00 EA $716.00 $8,592.00

CLIN 1009AE DID/DOD (Blocks of 20) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-10-2025 POP End: 09-9-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

12.00 EA $0.00 $0.00

CLIN 1009AJ Caller ID feature (POTS Line) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-10-2025 POP End: 09-9-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

12.00 EA $39.96 $479.52

CLIN 1009AP Voicemail feature (POTS Line)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 9-10-2025 POP End: 09-09-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

1.00 LT $3,726.00 $3,726.00

CLIN 1010 Trouble beyond Demarcation point 2% Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-10-2025 POP End: 09-09-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

TOTAL $190,021.56

Option Period Two (2) September 10, 2026–September 9, 2027

12.00 EA $4,918.77 $59,025.24

CLIN 2009AA Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Line Flat Rate

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-10-2026 POP End: 09-9-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

12.00 EA $399.90 $4,798.80

CLIN 2009 AB Centrex Line Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-10-2026 POP End: 09-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

12.00 EA $9,450.00 $113,400.00

CLIN 2009 AD Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin:09-10-2026 POP End: 09-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 2009AE DID/DOD (Blocks of 20) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-10-2026 POP End: 09-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired

CLIN 1009AJ Caller ID feature (POTS Line) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-10-2026 POP End: 09-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 2009AP Voicemail feature (POTS Line)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-10-2026 POP End: 09-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 2010 Trouble beyond Demarcation point 2% Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin:09-10-2026 POP End: 09-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Option Period Three (3) September 10, 2027–September 9, 2028

CLIN 3009AA Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Line Flat Rate

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-09-2027 POP End: 09-10-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired

CLIN 3009 AB Centrex Line Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-10-2027 POP End: 09-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 3009 AD Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-10-2027 POP End: 09-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 3009AE DID/DOD (Blocks of 20) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-10-2027 POP End: 09-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 3009AJ Caller ID feature (POTS Line) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 9-10-2027 POP End: 09-9-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired

CLIN 3009AP Voicemail feature (POTS Line)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-10-2027 POP End: 09-9-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 3010 Trouble beyond Demarcation point 2% Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 9-10-2027 POP End: 09-9-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Option Period Four (4) September 10, 2028–September 9, 2029

CLIN 4009AA Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Line Flat Rate

IAW PWS Paragraph 5.4.1.1 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-10-2028 POP End: 09-9-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4009 AB Centrex Line Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-10-2028 POP End: 09-9-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired

CLIN 4009 AD Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-10-2028 POP End: 09-9-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4009AE DID/DOD (Blocks of 20) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-10-2028 POP End: 09-9-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4009AJ Caller ID feature (POTS Line) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-10-2028 POP End: 09-9-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4009AP Voicemail feature (POTS Line)

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-10-2028 POP End: 09-9-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

CLIN 4010 Trouble beyond Demarcation point 2%

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-10-2028 POP End: 09-9-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

GRAND TOTAL $950,107.80

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ACRN APPROPRIATION

REQUISITION

NUMBER AMOUNT

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F363151-24- 0001931 (P)

$190,021.56

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 (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: Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation 55 Water St New York 10041

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 $190,021.56 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 Request (IPR) F363151-24-0001931 and Line Items associated with this Contract is as follows:

IPR F363151-24-0000841

Line-Item Number IDIQ CLIN

0002 0009AA

0003 0009 AB

0004 0009 AD

0005 0009AE

0007 0009AP

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Information and Technology / Solution Delivery / WAN LAN

Infrastructure Engineering and Provisioning / Telecom Provisioning Office

National Local Exchange Carrier Services for the Enterprise Next Generation (NLEC-NG)

Service Order - 41

May 28, 2024

Force Order: VA-24-00072402

B.4 Product Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FOR LEC DATA SERVICES

1. REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information and Technology, Telecom Provisioning Office has a requirement for Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) Services across the enterprise. This Product Description (PD), to include all attachments hereto, details the LEC services required, as well as the meetings, reports, deliverables, and other tasks required in support thereof. The Contractor shall provide each of the requisite LEC Service Types and Features, via the Government-required Delivery Method, as specifically identified in the Table below and as defined in the National Local Exchange Carrier (NLEC) Services for the Enterprise Next Generation (NG) Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government’s required LEC Service Types and Features shall be provided in the total quantities identified below for the base period of performance; those same total quantities shall be maintained over the course of any option period exercised thereafter. Please be advised that the Technical Workbook entitled “Attachment 1 Technical Workbook NLECNG-36C10A24Q0101 SO 41.xlsx” (hereinafter referred to as “Attachment 1”) specifies the Service Delivery Points (SDPs) to which LEC services are required, the type of LEC service required at each SDP, and the exact quantity required at each SDP. Accordingly, the Contractor shall provide the required LEC services, in the quantities required, to each of the Government’s identified SDPs for the life of any task order (also interchangeably referred to herein as “contract”) resulting from this PD.

1.1 Service Types and Features, Delivery Methods, and Quantities

The Contractor shall provide the following Service Types and Features, in the total quantities identified:

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 95

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 (mileage/station link included) 16

5.4.1.5 DID/DOD (Blocks of 20) 38

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

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

5.4.1.10 Caller ID feature PRI Circuit (23B+D) 3

5.4.1.11 Three Way Calling feature (POTS Line) 0

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) 0

5.4.1.15 Call Block feature (POTS Line) 17

5.4.1.16 Call Hunting/Roll over feature (POTS Line) 0

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 1

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)

Please be advised that each quantity identified in the Table above represents the total quantity required for each of the corresponding LEC services required herein, across the enterprise, during the base period of performance. Attachment 1 details how the above-identified total quantities are comprised; and, specifies the exact quantity, for each LEC service, required at each SDP. Any option period exercised will be for a continuation of the same services, in the same quantities, and to the same SDPs, as provided within the base period of performance.

1.2 Trouble Isolation Charges

When contractor intervention is required to diagnose a fault in service to an SDP covered under any resulting contract, Trouble Isolation Charges (TIC) will apply depending upon where the trouble is isolated. If the trouble condition has been diagnosed to be before the demarcation point, as defined in 47 CFR § 68.3, the Contractor shall assume all costs associated with diagnosing and remedying the issue.

However, the Government shall be responsible for TIC when the trouble has been diagnosed to be beyond the demarcation point. Reporting of trouble beyond the demarcation point shall be captured within the “Monthly Help Desk Report” deliverable required by Section 5.6.1 (Contractor Customer Support) of the NLEC-NG PWS. All TIC charges associated with trouble beyond the demarcation point shall be invoiced to the applicable “Trouble Beyond Demarcation” Not to Exceed (NTE) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for the applicable period of service.

2. Project Management

The Contractor shall provide project management as follows:

2.1 Task Order Kickoff Meeting

The Contractor shall hold a Task Order Kickoff Meeting within ten (10) business days after any award. At a minimum, the Contractor shall present, for review and approval by the Government, a Work Plan that details the intended approach and project schedule for the installation of all services required in Section 1.1 (Service Types and Features, Delivery Methods, and Quantities), within the designated Transition-In Period. A copy of the Work Plan shall be provided to the Government one (1) calendar day before the Kickoff Meeting. Dates, locations (can be virtual), and agenda for the Task Order Kickoff Meeting shall be provided to, and confirmed by, the Government at least five (5) calendar days prior to the Task Order Kickoff Meeting. At a minimum, the Contracting Officer (CO), Contract Specialist (CS), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and VA Program Manager (PM) shall be invited. The Contractor shall produce and distribute the Task Order Kickoff Meeting Minutes, identifying the key discussion points and action items, to the Government within five (5) business days after the conclusion of the Task Order Kickoff Meeting. The Contractor is hereby advised and understands that any Work Plan approved by the Government shall be incorporated into the Contract and thereby serve as the firm delivery schedule for service installation during the Transition- In Period.

Deliverable:

A. Task Order Kickoff Meeting Minutes B. Work Plan

3. TRANSITION-IN OF SERVICES AND LOCATIONS

The Contractor shall ensure the successful transition (i.e., installation and a cutover) of all services required in Section 1.1 (Service Types and Features, Delivery Methods, and Quantities) within the designated Transition-In Period. During the Transition-In Period, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps to assume full responsibility of all required services at each SDP by the end of the Transition-In Period; this includes, taking all actions necessary to transition the services required hereunder from the current service provider identified in Attachment 2, Tab “SDP,” Column “Current Provider.” The Contractor shall have thirty (30) calendar days from date of any award to develop and deliver to the Government a Transition-In Plan that describes both an installation and a cutover plan, for Government approval. The Transition-In Plan shall include a listing of tasks the Contractor must execute for the successful transition-in of all SDPs identified within Attachment 2, to include identifying the Contractor’s installation and cutover approaches. The Contractor shall not commence installation and cutover until the Contractor receives acceptance of the Transition-In Plan, in writing, from the Government. Deviations from the Transition-In Plan shall be coordinated and approved by the Government prior to any work being accomplished in/at the affected area. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to ensure all circuits and services are transitioned. Upon successful installation and cutover of all services at each SDP, notification of transition-in completion shall be provided, in writing, to the Government within the Transition-In Period. The Contractor is hereby advised and understands that any Transition-In Plan approved by the Government shall be incorporated into the Contract and thereby serve as the Contractor’s firm methodology and delivery schedule relative to the installation and cutover of all services for all SDPs during the Transition-In Period.

Deliverables:

A. Transition-In Plan B. Notification of successful transition-in completion

4. SITE INVENTORY OF LINES AND CIRCUITS

In accordance with NLEC-NG PWS Section 5.3 (Site Inventory), the Contractor shall complete an inventory of all lines and circuits provided by the Contractor upon successful transition-in of services. The inventory shall include the demarcation binding post assignments, the local and long-haul circuit identification, and the Network Interface (NI) location for each of the SDPs specified in Attachment 2. The Contractor shall submit the baseline inventory data to the Government no later than 15 business days after notification of successful transition-in completion.

Deliverables:

A. Site Inventory of Lines and Circuits

5. TRANSITION-OUT OF SERVICES AND LOCATIONS

In the event that a new and subsequent contract for like-kind services is not awarded to the Contractor, the Contractor shall not only ensure continuity of all required services and deliverables through the end of the performance period, but simultaneously work with the Government and the successful awardee of any subsequent action so to guarantee a successful transition of services at each SDP. Upon notification from the Government to execute transition-out services, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to ensure all circuits and services provided by the Contractor in accordance with this PD successfully cutover (i.e., are disconnected/discontinued) at the conclusion of performance. The Contractor shall also coordinate with the Government to provide account information for the SDPs and ensure that all circuits and services provided are transitioned-out to any successful awardee of any subsequent action for like-kind services. If transition-out services are required, the Government will notify the Contractor of the time period (phase) for which transition-out services will be conducted (e.g., during the last three (3) months of performance/service). The Contractor shall provide the Government with a monthly report that lists the status of all cutovers. The Monthly Cutover Report shall be provided five (5) calendar days after the conclusion of each month. No physical transition of services may be affected without written government approval.

If a new and subsequent contract for like-kind services is, in fact, awarded to the Contractor, transition-out services and its associated deliverables, will not be required.

Deliverables:

A. Monthly Cutover Report

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

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

Transition-In September 10, 2024 – December 9, 2024 Base Period September 10 –September 9, 2025

Option Period One September 10, 2025 – September 9, 2026 Option Period Two September 10, 2026 – September 9, 2027

Option Period Three September 10, 2027 – September 9, 2028 Option Period Four September 10, 2028 – September 9, 2029

7. TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm-Fixed Price

8. PLACES OF PERFORMANCE: The place of performance is identified in Attachment 1 Price Workbook NLECNGS041 NLECNG- 36C10B20D0032 36C10A24N0051 Service Order 41.xlsx.

9. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contract Specialist:

Name: Anthony Araujo Address: 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Email: Anthony.Araujo@va.gov

10. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

As defined in the NLEC-NG PWS at Section 6.1 (POSITION/TASK RISK

DESIGNATION LEVEL(S) AND CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS), the Contractor shall comply with all personnel security requirements included in the basic contract and local level organization security requirements described below:

The position sensitivity of contractor work to be performed hereunder 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 Office of

Information and Technology (OIT) staff while on station. Contractor staff will not require PIV badges due to being escorted, however all Contractor-staff will be badged by the facility as a visitor. Contractor staff must check in with the facility OIT Area Manager or LCON as identified in any TO contract resulting from the requirements established herein prior to performing any work or installations.

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

11. Task Order Modifications and Administration

Close adherence to specific contract terms is required, and invoices shall only include services clearly captured in any Task Order award resulting from this PD.

Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements established in the NLEC-NG Basic Contract. Separate invoicing of taxes, fees, tariffs and/or other miscellaneous charges is strictly prohibited. All contract-holders are bound by the maximum unit pricing captured in their respective NLEC-NG Basic Contract and all unit prices captured in any award resulting from this PD shall be inclusive of all taxes, fees, tariffs, and/or miscellaneous charges.

The Contractor understands and acknowledges that no modifications of any kind to the requirements established herein, to include any and all attachments hereto, shall be made without the express authorization of the cognizant Contracting Officer and formal modification to any resulting contract. The Government shall not be liable, and the Contractor shall bear the sole risk and responsibility, for any work conducted by the Contractor without the express authorization of the cognizant Contracting Officer and formal modification to any resulting contract.

12. Technical Exhibits (TE)

TE 1. Table of Task Order Deliverables

PD Tasks

Deliverable Frequency/Due Date Submit to

2.1 Task Order Kickoff

meeting minutes

Five (5) business days after Kickoff Meeting

VA PM, COR,

CS

2.1 Work Plan One (1) calendar day before

Kickoff Meeting

VA PM, COR,

CS

3 Transition-in Plan Thirty (30) calendar days After Award

VA PM, COR,

CS

Notification of successful Transition- In completion

Upon successful cutover of all SDPs but no later than by the conclusion of the Transition-In Period

VA PM, COR,

CS

4 Site Inventory of Lines and Circuits

Fifteen (15) business days after notification of successful Transition-In completion

VA PM, COR,

CS

5 Monthly Cutover Report

Five (5) calendar days after the conclusion of each month

VA PM, COR,

CS

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 one (1) business day.

(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.

(End of Clause)

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.

(End of Clause)

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.

http://www.section508.va.gov/

(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 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.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENT

Attachment 1 Price Workbook NLECNGS041 NLECNG- 36C10B20D0032 36C10A24N0051 Service Order 41.xlsx