CIO_Internet_Preamble_BPA_FY24-29.docx

PREAMBLE:

A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will be established between the US Army War College and the <Vendor> to provide monthly wireless internet services for Root Hall. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) becomes effective upon receipt of a signed copy of the DD 1155.

Period of Performance: 1 AUG 24 through 31 JUL 2029.

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT:

1. Description of agreement: Carlisle Barracks ("Customer") and the <Vendor> are Parties to an Agreement by which the <Vendor> will provide high speed Internet services. This contract modifies the <Vendor> standard Business Services Customer Agreement for high-speed Internet services so that the Agreement will comply with Federal law, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Federal policies. The provisions amending the <Vendor> Business Services Customer Agreement are as follows: Federal law, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Federal policy govern all Federal contracts. Therefore, to the extent that there is any inconsistency between Federal law, the FAR, and Federal policy and the terms and conditions in the <Vendor> Agreement, Federal law, the FAR, and Federal policy will take precedence and control the relationship between the Parties. Notably, any disputes between the <Vendor> and Carlisle Barracks will be governed by the Contract Disputes Act, 41 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.

2. Service provided (upgradeable as required):

Ethernet Internet (5GB) Locations:

· US Army War College, 650 Wright Ave, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013 (PAID VIA WAWF) Ethernet Internet (1GB) Locations:

· US Army War College, 650 Wright Ave, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013 (PAID VIA WAWF)

Cable TV:

· 12 TV (DTA) in 651 Wright Ave, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013 (PAID VIA WAWF)

Business Internet:

· Soldier For Life, 842 Sumner Rd, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013 (Paid with Government Purchase Card)

· Chapel, 452 Mara Cr, Carlisle Barrack, PA 17013 (Paid with Government Purchase Card)

3. Extent of obligation: The Government is obligated under this BPA only to the extent of authorized orders placed against this agreement.

4. Purchase Limitations: No individual call order under the BPA shall exceed the limits listed herein except as authorized by a warranted Contracting Officer via a signed modification.

No monthly service payment under this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall exceed $8,000.00 per month, except by the Contracting Officer within the Directorate of Contracting. Carlisle Barracks is tax exempt.

a. Per Month: $ 8,000.00 (allows for increase over the 5 year BPA)

$2800.00 – 5 gig Ethernet Internet $2500.00 – 1 gig Ethernet Internet $298.95 – TV services $ 0.00 - Taxes do not apply, Government is Tax Exempt $ 350.00 - Business Internet

b. Per Year: $96,000.00

c. 5-Year BPA: $480,000.00

5. Authorized Government Personnel-Ordering Officers: Only government personnel listed below are authorized to contact the contractor, place orders, and obligate the government.

Business Internet – (paid by GPC) (paid by GPC)

6. Invoices: An itemized invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received.

The <Vendor> shall submit a copy of the invoice to the following address upon the completion of each billing period.

US Army War College Chief Information Office 650 Wright Ave.

Carlisle, PA 17013

7. Payment: Payment for Ethernet internet and TV Services will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

Payment for calls/orders for Business Internet will be made by the Government Credit Card.

The contractor shall submit invoices to the ordering officer who placed the call/order for certification and payment.

8. Clauses listed on the attached sheets apply to this BPA and are hereby incorporated.

9. Contracting Officer Authority The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding any provision contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.