Combined Synopsis HQ0516-22-R-0024 Accuweather.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION:

HQ0516-22-R-0024

Title: Accuweather Storyteller Services/Subscription

Description(s): Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

RFQ DUE DATE: The RFQ due date for responses is no later than 12:00 p.m. (ET), Monday, 28 March 2022

a. Solicitation Number: HQ0516-22-R-0024 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates the following with the word "quoter" substituted for "offeror".

b. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through both Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06, effective 10 June 2021 and DFARS Change Notice 9 July 2021.

c. This procurement is brand name/sole proprietor provided with NAICS Code 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) with a size standard of $30,000,000.

d. Description: THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED THROUGH A SOLE PROPRIETOR; SEE THE ATTACHED

SALIENT CHARACTERISTIC. FILL IN ALL UNIT PRICE AND TOTALS BELOW.

e. Review the following clauses incorporated by reference and clauses incorporated by full text and answer any questions that may be contained in the clauses.

FOR CONSIDERATION ENSURE THAT THE FREIGHT COSTS ARE ABSORBED IN UNIT PRICE CLIN.

USA PART NUMBER ELIGIBLE FOR USA MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. NO GRAY MARKET

ITEMS, AUTHORIZED USA DISTRIBUTOR ONLY.

HQ051622R0024

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1 Each

Accuweather Storyteller Annual Support

FFP

Accuweather Storyteller Annual hardware and software maintenance support for two AccuWeather graphics rendering systems.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: HQ0516221388

PSC CD: 7A21

NET AMT

OPTION

FFP

Accuweather Storyteller Annual hardware and software maintenance support for two AccuWeather graphics rendering systems.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 1 Each

OPTION Accuweather Storyteller Annual Support

FFP

Accuweather Storyteller Annual hardware and software maintenance support for two AccuWeather graphics rendering systems.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 7A21

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 1 Each

OPTION Accuweather Storyteller Annual Support

FFP

Accuweather Storyteller Annual hardware and software maintenance support for two AccuWeather graphics rendering systems.

FOB: Destination

OPTION

FFP

Accuweather Storyteller Annual hardware and software maintenance support for two AccuWeather graphics rendering systems.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-APR-2022 TO

31-MAR-2023

N/A HQ0030 AFN-BC

REED LACOSTE

23755 Z STREET

BLDG 2725

RIVERSIDE CA 92518-2221

(951) 413-2659

HQ0030

1001 POP 01-APR-2023 TO

31-MAR-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 01-APR-2024 TO

31-MAR-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 01-APR-2025 TO

31-MAR-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 01-APR-2026 TO

31-MAR-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-7 Alt I System for Award Management-- Alternate I OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

JUL 2018

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items

NOV 2020

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.213-2 Invoices APR 1984 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations NOV 2020 52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations (NOV 2020)

Alternate I

SEP 2015

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.219-6 (Dev) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION

2020-O0008).

NOV 2020

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2020 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

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 52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

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

DEC 2019

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration MAY 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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).

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Shanah L. Pendleton Riverside Acquisition Team Lead Defense Media Activity 23755 Z Street Riverside, CA 92518

OFC: 951-413-2371

Email: Raushanah.l.pendleton.civ@mail.mil

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Adam Wydra Defense Media Activity

6700 Taylor Avenue Fort Meade, MD 20755

OFC: 301-222-6033

OFC: 484-264-0944

Email: adam.b.wydra.mil@mail.mil

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE

TBD

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Name: TBD Company:

Address:

State

OFC:

Email:

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 such accounts 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 Government Tax by virtue of Article 6 of the United States Constitution. No exemption certificate is required.

(End of Local Instruction)

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--

(A) 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);

(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)(1) 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 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.

(2) 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:

(i) 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)

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

(End of provision)

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

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(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.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (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.sam.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 shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either “Invoice 2in1” or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(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 HQ0516

Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”)

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(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.

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

52.212-1 52.212-1 ADDENDUM to INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

a. Submit a written technical and price quote.

Technical: The technical portion of the quote shall include information regarding the contractor’s ability to Conform to all required terms and conditions in the solicitation.

Price Quote (Attachment 1): A complete Price Sheet with prices filled in.

b. Administrative Information:

GSA Schedule Number (if applicable) Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address;

Tax identification number (TIN);

Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); and CAGE Code

Note: All vendors must be actively registered in www.SAM.gov to receive award.

The following administrative requirements apply to the quotes in response to the RFQ. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Page limitations are identified below under each evaluation factor and will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages will not be read or considered in evaluation of the quote. The following items will not be considered when calculating page limits: cover page, table of contents, glossary, and executive summary. The technical portion of the quote shall be submitted in Microsoft (MS) Word and must be compatible with MS 2016.

The page format shall have a 1 inch margin using no smaller than an 11 point Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text to include any text contained in a table. The price quote spreadsheet shall be a separate document from the technical quote and shall be submitted in MS Excel, compatible with MS 2016. All formulas shall remain present in the spreadsheet for verification. Page limitations shall not be circumvented by including text boxes/pop-ups or internet links to additional information; such inclusions are not acceptable and will not be considered part of the technical quote. The Government reserves the right to not consider for award any quote that does not adhere to the administrative requirements of this RFQ.

c. Complete FAR Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 within this RFQ.

d. QUESTIONS: Vendor shall submit all questions (Attachment 2) in writing by 12:00 p.m. (ET), Thursday, 24 March 2022, via e-mail with subject line “HQ051622R0024 – “Accuweather Storyteller Questions” to adam.b.wydra.mil@mail.mil with cc to shawnte.l.miles.civ@mail.mil and raushanah.l.pendleton.civ@mail.mil.

e. RFQ DUE DATE: The RFQ due date for responses is no later than 12:00 p.m. (ET), Monday, 28 March 2022 via e-mail with subject line “HQ051622R0024 – Accuweather Storyteller Quote” to adam.b.wydra.mil@mail.mil and shawnte.l.miles.civ@mail.mil with cc raushanah.l.pendleton.civ@mail.mil.

The vendor is responsible to ensure email is received.

52.212-2 52.212-2 ADDENDUM to EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

a. Award will be made to the contractor whose quote is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government using an lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. The evaluation factors identified below will be used in the determination of technical acceptability.

b. The Government will use the following evaluation factors to determine which contractor represents the best value to the Government:

(1) Technical: The technical quote will be evaluated and rated either Acceptable or Unacceptable.

Acceptable: A quotation is acceptable if it demonstrates to the government evaluators that the contractor proposed products meet the requirements of the supplies outlined in the RFQ.

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

(2) Price Quote (Attachment 1). Price quote shall clearly indicate a total price to include and itemized break down of the contract line item numbers (CLINs). All quote pricing details shall be included only in the Price Quote and not in any other sections of the quote. The Government is requesting discounts to the rates.

Note: All vendors must be actively registered in https://sam.gov/ to be eligible for award.

c. Portions of the contractor’s quote may be incorporated into the contract.

d. All quotes received in response to this RFQ shall remain valid for 90 calednar days from the quote due date below.

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

CONTRACT/ORDER CLOSEOUT—FIXED-PRICE, TIME-AND-MATERIALS, OR LABOR-HOURS

Timely contract closeout is a priority under this contract/order. The Contractor shall submit a final invoice within ninety (90) calendar days after the expiration of this contract/order, unless the Contractor requests and is granted an extension by the Contracting Officer, in writing. In addition, and concurrent with the submission of the final invoice,the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the amount of excess funds that can be deobligated from this contract/order so the closeout process can begin as soon as possible upon expiration of this contract/order. A bilateral contract/order closeout modification will be forwarded to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer and must be signed by the Contractor and returned to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) calendar days of issuance of the modification. A Contractor’s failure to respond and/or sign the bilateral closeout modification within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt will constitute approval of the terms of the modification and the modification will subsequently be processed unilaterally by the Contracting Officer to deobligate excess funds and close this contract/order.

If this contract/order contains option periods, the Contractor is required to submit an invoice within ninety

(90) calendar days after expiration of the base period of performance and the expiration of each exercised option period of performance to allow for deobligation of excess funds that were obligated in those respective periods of performance.