Combined Synopsis - AFN Crawl.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ) and is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220, with a small business size standard of 1250.

The Armed Forces Network (AFN) is in need of adding to its programming overlaid notifications in the form of a text crawl in the upper/lower third, and a bug in one of the four corners. The text in the crawl and the bug used are contextual depending upon the event or emergency. AFN is in need of a new crawl and bug overlay system. Today, AFN has a few formats available with this programming. A consumer HDMI connection (with CVBS for capturing Closed Captioning), MPEG-TS, (MPTS/SPTS) or HD-SDI (3G-SDI). The AFN HD programming, once overlaid with crawl and bug, will need to be encoded to MPEG2/4 Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS) to pass to the cable television franchise via IP and ASI. Each program must retain Closed Captioning (CC) information. The CC must be audience member selectable at their television. The CC shall not be burned into the video.

All interested companies shall provide a quote using the Attachment 1 Pricing Spreadsheet included in this notice:

The period of performance consist of a base plus four option years.

All quotes shall include one (1) separate copy of Attachment 1 Pricing Spreadsheet. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested in the spreadsheet may result in elimination from consideration of award. For additional information, offerors’ shall review Attachment 2 – Salient Characteristics. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. Quotes shall be forwarded to Shawnte Miles shawnte.l.miles.civ@mail.mil and Rodney johnson rodney.a.johnson77.civ@mail.mil by 10 MAY 2022 @ 1000EST.

This letter is a Request for Quote only and in no way obligates the Government to award a contract or to reimburse the offeror for any cost incurred in preparing the response to this Request for Quote.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

6700 TAYLOR AVENUE

FORT MEADE, MD 20755-7061

ATTACHMENT 1

PRICING SPREADSHEET

C5 Attachment 1 Pricing Spreadsheeet.xlsx

ATTACHMENT 2

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Background: AFN is in need of adding to each program overlaid notifications in the form of a text crawl in the upper/lower third, and a bug in one of the four corners. The text in the crawl and the bug used are contextual depending upon the event or emergency. AFN is in need of a new crawl and bug overlay system. Today, AFN has a few formats available with this programming. A consumer HDMI connection (with CVBS for capturing Closed Captioning), MPEG- TS, (MPTS/SPTS) or HD-SDI (3G-SDI). The AFN HD programming, once overlaid with crawl and bug, will need to be encoded to MPEG2/4 Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS) to pass to the cable television franchise via IP and ASI.

Each program must retain Closed Captioning (CC) information. The CC must be audience member selectable at their television. The CC shall not be burned into the video.

Specific operational capabilities:

1. Specify crawl placement and position anywhere in the upper/lower-third screen space.

2. Specify bug placement in any of the four corners.

3. Adjustable text font size, color, background, opacity, and crawl speed.

4. Ability to layer bugs/crawls in the screen space and have crawls and bugs activate concurrently.

5. Ability to preconfigure event messages (bug/crawl) and store for recall and playback.

6. Ability to call up and initiate/terminate a bug/crawl.

Technical capabilities:

1. Crawl system must be hardware based, not services based. System will operate locally and not require connectivity to manufacturer, vendor, or service provider for proper operation.

2. If requiring software or licensing, one-time fee - no recurring service fees.

3. Local network access to initiate, change, publish, or terminate a bug/crawl.

4. Ability to define/schedule text message execution. For example: If a Typhoon condition of readiness changes, AFN wants to be able to initiate a crawl notification to be played through a number of times at differing intervals. Such as:

Play crawl once every 15 minutes for the first two hours. Then, Play crawl once every 30 minutes for the next two hours. Then, Play crawl once every hour until crawl is updated or terminated.

Note: Scenario above is an example only. Scheduling needs to be flexible.

5. Ability to manage content and execute changes on all program channels at the same time; i.e., changes are made once and affect all channels.

6. Inputs: (either) o HDMI/CVBS (HDMI must be able to defeat HDCP).

o HD-SDI o MPEG-TS

7. Outputs:

o Encode to MPEG2/MPEG4 Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS).

o Both networked IP and ASI output options.

Nice to have:

1. GPI triggers to remotely call up one of the preconfigured event messages and initiate the bug/crawl, and a GPI trigger to remotely terminate the bug/crawl.

2. Ability to playback pre-recorded programming that interrupts/steps on the regular programming.

o Would use this if a US Commander wishes to record a message and have it disseminated to the service members and their families.

o Ability to import pre-recorded programming via network or portable USB media.

3. Ability to add the AFN logo, in line with the crawl, at the start of each crawl sequence.

o Ability to adjust the logo size and opacity.

o Logo must support transparent background/alpha channels.

The below equipment/system has been identified as capable of meeting all of the above requirements. Differently manufactured products with EQUIVALENT capabilities will be considered technically acceptable.

CLIN 0001: ENCO ClipFire 3U-12TB (or equivalent):

o ENCO CLIPFIRE-3U-12TB o Seneca 2ru Rack Mountable

Win10x64 Workstation 12TB w/8 x 2TB RAID 6

16-GB RAM

2x250GB SSD I9 Processor Slide Mounting Rails Includes mouse, keyboard three-year hardware warranty

Requirement: 2 each

CLIN 0002: ENCO Clipfire Video Automation Including Graphics (or equivalent):

o Allow a single operator to ingest, schedule, edit and playout media from the same system, streamlining your entire workflow into one program.

o Configurable Interface o Manage playout, scheduling and live sources from a single, configurable interface, or keep playout and scheduling in separated workflows o Multi-channel I/O o Record or playout on multiple channels at the same time, baseband SDI or NDI o Transcode on the Fly o Ability to play a variety of mixed file formats and resolutions with transitions o Intuitive scheduling o Create and edit playlists with drag and drop ease, or interface to your favorite scheduling system

CLIN 0003: AJA Corvid-88 I/O Video Card (or equivalent):

o 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up to dual 4K 50/60p o 8x bidirectional 3G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audio o RGB 4:4:4 12-bit, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit and HFR workflows supported o 4x independent Mixer/Keyer widgets.

o 8x independent 16-ch 48 kHz SDI embedded audio I/O engines o 4K Closed Caption Support o VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDI o PQ, HLG and Dolby Vision Support o HDR Metadata Capture and Auto Playback Detection o Reference/LTC Input on card (Analog black burst or Tri-level) o Full height and half height models o RS-422 on internal header or bracket with full height model o LTC input on internal header

CLIN 0004 Shipping and Handling to Riverside, CA (if applicable) o Shipping and Handling to T-ASA.

Defense Media Center, Television-Audio Support Activity

23755 Z STREET BLDG 2730,

Riverside, CA 92518-2717, United States

CLIN 1001 Option year software subscription and support agreement:

o Use of online and telephone support to receive technical assistance and/or general consultation with regard to software. Maintenance and Support for the "Covered Software".

o Provides updates to software, new versions (as compatible with current hardware and software), updates and/or enhancements to current versions of the Covered Software.

o Provides unlimited support incidents during the support period

Requirement: 12 months

CLIN 2001 Option year software subscription and support agreement:

o Use of online and telephone support to receive technical assistance and/or general consultation with regard to software. Maintenance and Support for the "Covered Software".

o Provides updates to software, new versions (as compatible with current hardware and software), updates and/or enhancements to current versions of the Covered Software.

o Provides unlimited support incidents during the support period

Requirement: 12 months

CLIN 3001 Option year software subscription and support agreement:

o Use of online and telephone support to receive technical assistance and/or general consultation with regard to software. Maintenance and Support for the "Covered Software".

o Provides updates to software, new versions (as compatible with current hardware and software), updates and/or enhancements to current versions of the Covered Software.

o Provides unlimited support incidents during the support period

Requirement: 12 months

CLIN 4001 Option year software subscription and support agreement:

o Use of online and telephone support to receive technical assistance and/or general consultation with regard to software. Maintenance and Support for the "Covered Software".

o Provides updates to software, new versions (as compatible with current hardware and software), updates and/or enhancements to current versions of the Covered Software.

o Provides unlimited support incidents during the support period

Requirement: 12 months

Required CLINs

ENCO ClipFire 3U-12TB (or equivalent)

FFP

Products should be provided in accordance with the Salient Characteristics. FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Enco CLIPFIRE=3U-12TB

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: HQ0516221589

PSC CD: 5836

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 2 Each

NET AMT

ENCO Clipfire Video Automation Including graphics (or equivalent).

Products should be provided in accordance with the Salient Characteristics.

FFP

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Enco Clipfire

AJA Corvid-88 I/O Video Card (or equivalent). Products should be provided in accordance with the Salient Characteristics.

FFP

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: AJA Corvid

AMOUNT

0004 1 Each

Shipping and Handling to Riverside, CA (if applicable)

FFP

The contractor shall deliver line item CLIN 0004 to the address outlined in

– Salient Characteristics. FOB: Destination

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors (Addendum)

0003 2 Each

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

0002 2 Each

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of the quotation, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

Vendors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (https://sam.gov) and agree to remain registered while performing services on Offutt AFB, NE. The vendor’s response shall consist of a:

1. Price Quotation page which shall include Name, Socioeconomic concern (i.e. small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran owned), Business Point of Contact, Cage Code, UEI, Address.

2. Statement verifying the price quote is valid for 30 days.

3. Attachment 1 – Pricing Spreadsheet

4. Fill-In Clauses/Provisions (FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-26)

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum)

The Government will evaluate quotes using the following process:

Step 1: Evaluate the lowest priced quote.

Step 2: If the lowest priced quote is determined responsive, move to step 3.

Step 3: Review the lowest priced quote for technical acceptability (see table below for evaluating technically acceptability).

Step 4: Upon being considered the lowest priced quote, responsive, and being technically acceptable. The government will award the purchase order to the resultant offeror.

Exhibit 1 – Evaluation Table Acceptable: A quotation is acceptable if it demonstrates to the government evaluators that the contractor proposed products meet the requirements outlined in the RFQ.

Unacceptable: A quotation will be deemed unacceptable if the contractor’s proposed items do not meet the product’s requirements as outlined in the RFQ.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

Offerors shall be registered in sam.gov in order to be eligible for award. Please refer to Provisions and Clause (P&C) atttachment for applicable regulations.

Clauses and Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information JUN 2016

Systems

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive Of Options APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business DEC 2013

Subcontractors

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed APR 1984

Price) (Short Form)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD SEP 2011

Officials

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 252.204-7008

Control Of Government Personnel Work Product Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

APR 1992

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber DEC 2019 Incident Reporting

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense DEC 2019 Telecommunications Equipment or Services

252.222-7999 (Dev) Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (Deviation 2021- NOV 2020

252.232-7007 252.225-7048

O0001) Limitation of Government’s Obligation Export-Controlled Items

APR 2014

JUN 2013

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk FEB 2019

No person in the Government, other than a Contracting Officer, has the authority to provide direction to the Contractor, which alters the Contractor's obligations or changes this contract in any way. If any person representing the Government, other than a Contracting Officer, attempts to alter contract obligations, change the contract specifications/statement of work or tells the contractor to perform some effort which the Contractor believes to be outside the scope of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Contractor personnel shall not comply with any order or direction which they believe to be outside the scope of this contract unless the order or direction is issued by a Contracting Officer.

52.0100-4028 CONTRACT CONTACT INFORMATION (DMA)(OCT 2008)

In order to expedite administration of this contract/order, the following delineation of duties is provided including the names, addresses and phone numbers for each individual or office as specified. The individual/position designated as having responsibility should be contacted for any questions, clarifications or information regarding the functions assigned.

PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER (PCO) is responsible for:

a. All pre-award information, questions, or data,

b. Freedom of Information inquiries,

c. Change/question/information regarding the scope, terms or conditions of the basic contract document, and/or

d. Arranging the post award conference (see FAR 42.503).

Shawnte Miles Contract Officer Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Avenue Fort Meade, MD 20755

OFC: 301-222-6033

Email: shawnte.l.miles.civ@mail.mil

Rodney Johnson Contracting Specialist Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Avenue Fort Meade, MD 20755 Cell:

410-805-1085 Email: rodney.a.johnson77.civ@mail.mil

Government Point of Contract:

TBD

Contractor Information:

TBD

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Invoices for materials shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The Government anticipates paying fully certified invoices on a Net 30 day basis. Payment of fully certified invoices for partial delivers of material is hereby authorized. Distribution of payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the contractors account. It is the responsibility of the contractor to review suchaccounts to ensure that payment has been reviewed.

SALES TAX EXEMPTION: The Contractor is hereby advised that the United States Government and Agencies are exempt from State and Local

DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow

(WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0648

Issue By DoDAAC HQ0516

Admin DoDAAC HQ0516

Inspect By DoDAAC N/A

Ship To Code N/A

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N/A

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the e-mail address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

_______________________TO BE COMPLETED UPON AWARD______________

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable email addresses or “Not applicable.”)

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

_______________________TO BE COMPLETED UPON AWARD________________

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [] will, [] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section;

and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [] does, [] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(2) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(3) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(4) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(3) For covered services--

(i) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(ii) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(e) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

(5) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

(c) Representations.

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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

ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2020)

(7) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(iv) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015). (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C.

4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_ (5) [Reserved]

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub.

L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10) [Reserved]

(11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

(12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

(13) [Reserved]

X (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

(15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

(18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X(28) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

(31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

(32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

(33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496).

X (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

(37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

(41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

(42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

(45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

(ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

(55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

(56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

(63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

(iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020) (E.O. 13658).

(8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(4) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

(i) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(ii) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(iii) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(f) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(g) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(h) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(i) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(j) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(k) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(l) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(D) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(E) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(F) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(G) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(H) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(I) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(iii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(iv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-- Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(v) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(vi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020) (E.O. 13658).

(vii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

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 30 days pior to the expiratioin of the contract.

(End of clause)

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 prior to contract expiration date; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov

Approval:

Contracting Officer