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Statement of Work (SOW) for USGS Site Boss Integration

I. Contract Title: Installation and Programming of Asentria SiteBoss 550 Remote Site Managers at USGS Microwave Radio Relay Sites

II. Objective: To properly install and/or integrate, configure, and test the Asentria SiteBoss 550 Remote Site Manager at seven (7) United States Geological Survey (USGS) microwave radio relay sites to enable the monitoring and control of devices, equipment, and environmental conditions at these sites.

III. Scope:

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Provide the tools, materials, and equipment to install each SiteBoss 550.

2. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor the devices, equipment, and environmental conditions at each microwave radio relay site.

3. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to interface with the USGS telecommunications network. Configurations include, but are not limited to, setting up email alerts and SNMP reporting.

4. Install/configure ModBus RTU on the SiteBoss 550.

5. Ensure that SiteBoss 550 software and firmware is up to date.

6. Perform testing to ensure the proper operation of each SiteBoss 550.

7. Provide regular progress reports and updates to USGS during the period of performance.

8. Remove all debris, trash, tools, and surplus materials from the project site upon completion of the project.

9. Provide complete schematics/wiring templates for each site to USGS.

10. Provide training to USGS personnel on SiteBoss 550 administration, maintenance, and operation.

B. Contractor qualifications include:

1. The Contractor shall have experience with three (3) or more installations of the

Asentria SiteBoss 550 Remote Site Manager systems of comparable size and interfacing complexity. Each of these installations shall have performed satisfactorily for at least one

(1) year after final acceptance by the user. Include the names, locations, and points of contact for these installations as a part of the submittal.

2. The Contractor shall submit certified documentation that they are an authorized distributor and service organization for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. The Contractor shall certify that any and all technicians assigned to the project are fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the engineering, installation, operation, and testing of the Asentria SiteBoss 550. The Contractor shall provide formal written evidence of current OEM certification(s) for the installer(s) as a part of the submittal.

4. The Contractor shall hold all applicable national, state, and local licenses.

C. The installation shall comply fully with all governing authorities, laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, and standards, including, but not limited to:

1. United States Federal Law:

a. Departments of:

1) Commerce, Consolidated Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 15 – Under the Information Technology Management Reform Act (Public Law 104-106), the Secretary of Commerce approves standards and guidelines that are developed by the:

a) Chapter II, National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST– formerly the National Bureau of Standards). Under Section 5131 of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 and the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), NIST develops – Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) 140-2—Security Requirements for

Cryptographic Modules.

b) Chapter XXIII, National Telecommunications and Information

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Administration (NTIA – aka ‘Red Book’) Chapter 7.8 / 9; CFR, Title 47 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15, Radio Frequency Restriction of Use and Compliance in “Safety of Life” Functions & Locations.

2) Labor, CFR, Title 29, Part 1910, Chapter XVII - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety and Health Standard:

a) Subpart 7 - Definition and Requirements

1) UL:

a) 65 – Standard for Wired Cabinets.

b) 83-03 – Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables.

c) 467-01 – Standard for Electrical Grounding and Bonding Equipment

d) 468 – Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

e) 486A-01 – Standard for Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors

f) 486C-02 – Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors.

g) 514B-02 – Standard for Fittings for Cable and Conduit.

h) 1863 – Standard for Safety, Communications Circuits Accessories.

i) 60950-1/2 – Information Technology Equipment – Safety.

2. National Codes:

a. American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries

Association/Telecommunications Industry Association (ANSI/EIA/TIA):

1) 568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards:

a) B-1 – General Requirements.

b) B-2 – Balanced twisted-pair cable systems.

2) 569 - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

3) 606 – Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Communications Buildings.

4) 607 – Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.

5) REC 127-49 – Power Supplies.

6) RS 270 – Tools, Crimping, Solderless Wiring Devices, Recommended Procedures for User Certification.

3. Industry Standards:

a. Motorola R-56 Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites.

IV. Tools and Materials Needed:

A. The Contractor shall provide:

1. Computers or laptops with network and/or serial ports and terminal emulation software.

2. Ethernet cables and/or serial cables to connect to the SiteBoss 550.

3. All required adaptors (e.g. RJ45 M-M, RJ45/DB9) for serial connections.

4. All required Expansion Cards.

5. Three-wire fuel gauges for each propane tank.

6. Environmental sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity)

7. Sensors to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed)

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B. The USGS shall provide:

1. Asentria SiteBoss 550 for each microwave radio relay site.

2. AC and/or DC power sources.

3. DC power adaptors.

4. All IP addresses to assign to each SiteBoss 550.

5. Access to each microwave radio relay site.

V. Places of Performance:

A. The work shall be performed at each of the following seven (7) communications sites:

1. Geyser Peak Relay, Sonoma County, CA

2. Vollmer Peak Relay, Contra Costa County, CA

3. Moffett Field Relay, Santa Clara County, CA

4. School Peak Relay, Monterey County, CA

5. Palo Escrito Relay, Monterey County, CA

6. Williams Hill Relay, Monterey County, CA

7. Hog Canyon Relay, San Luis Obispo County, CA

VI. Specific Tasks:

A. At the Geyser Peak Relay, the Contractor shall:

1. Install the SiteBoss 550.

2. Install environmental sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity) inside and outside of the communications shelter.

3. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit), indoor temperature (Fahrenheit), and indoor relative humidity (percent).

4. Install sensors at communications shelter door to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed).

5. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to report door position (i.e. open or closed).

6. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the generator via ModBus RTU:

a. Generator Alarm Status (e.g. Active Alarms, Cleared Alarms)

b. Generator Average Voltage

c. Generator Battery Voltage

d. Generator Coolant Level (percent)

e. Generator Coolant Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. Generator Frequency (Hz)

g. Generator Room Temperature (Fahrenheit)

h. Generator Run Hours

i. Generator Run Status (i.e. On or Off)

7. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to exercise the generator once per week for fifteen (15) minutes.

8. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the MARVAIR AVPA48ACA050NU-A5-100 HVAC system:

a. HVAC Blower Status (i.e. On or Off)

b. HVAC Controller Status

c. HVAC Unit Status (i.e. On or Off)

d. HVAC total run time for each unit

9. Install a three-wire fuel gauge on the propane tank and calibrate the gauge for the size of the tank.

10. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the propane tank:

a. Propane tank fuel level (gallons)

b. Propane tank fuel level (percent)

11. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Communications Shelter power source:

a. AC Power Source (i.e. Generator power or Solar Power)

b. Transfer Switch Position (i.e. Generator power or External Generator power)

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12. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the GE Solar Power Plant:

a. GE Solar Ambient Temperature (Fahrenheit)

b. GE Solar Batteries on Discharge

c. GE Solar Batteries Percent of Charge (percent)

d. GE Solar Highest Battery Temperature (Fahrenheit)

e. GE Solar Lowest Battery Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. GE Solar Primary Bus Current (Amps)

g. GE Solar Primary Bus Voltage (mV)

h. GE Solar Total Battery Current (Amps)

B. At the Vollmer Peak Relay, the Contractor shall:

1. Verify proper operation of door position and environmental sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity) inside and outside of the communications shelter.

2. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit), indoor temperature (Fahrenheit), and indoor relative humidity (percent).

3. Install sensors at communications shelter door to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed).

4. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to report door position (i.e. open or closed).

5. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Generac/0T02524ANNNA generator via ModBus RTU:

a. Generator Alarm Status (e.g. Active Alarms, Cleared Alarms)

b. Generator Average Voltage

c. Generator Battery Voltage

d. Generator Coolant Level (percent)

e. Generator Coolant Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. Generator Frequency (Hz)

g. Generator Room Temperature (Fahrenheit)

h. Generator Run Hours

i. Generator Run Status (i.e. On or Off)

6. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to exercise the Generac/0T02524ANNNA generator once per week for fifteen (15) minutes.

7. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the MARVAIR HVAC system:

a. HVAC Blower Status (i.e. On or Off)

b. HVAC Controller Status

c. HVAC Unit Status (i.e. On or Off)

d. HVAC total run time for each unit

8. Install a three-wire fuel gauge on the propane tank and calibrate the gauge for the size of the tank.

9. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the propane tank:

a. Propane tank fuel level (gallons)

b. Propane tank fuel level (percent)

10. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Communications Shelter power source:

a. AC Power Source Status (i.e. Generator power or Utility power)

b. Transfer Switch Position (i.e. Generator power or Utility power)

C. At the Moffett Field Relay, the Contractor shall:

1. Install environmental sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity) inside and outside of the communications shelter and the generator room.

2. Test the SiteBoss 550 to ensure proper operation. Repair or replace the SiteBoss 550 if necessary.

3. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit), indoor temperature (Fahrenheit), and indoor relative humidity (percent).

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4. Install sensors at communications shelter door to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed).

5. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to report door position (i.e. open or closed).

6. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Kohler GC 4P7BX generator via ModBus RTU:

a. Generator Alarm Status (e.g. Active Alarms, Cleared Alarms)

b. Generator Average Voltage

c. Generator Battery Voltage

d. Generator Coolant Level (percent)

e. Generator Coolant Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. Generator Frequency (Hz)

g. Generator Room Temperature (Fahrenheit)

h. Generator Run Hours

i. Generator Run Status (i.e. On or Off)

7. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to exercise the Kohler GC 4P7BX generator once per week for fifteen

(15) minutes.

8. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the HVAC MARVAIR MAA1048AC050N HVAC system:

a. HVAC Blower Status (i.e. On or Off)

b. HVAC Controller Status

c. HVAC Unit Status (i.e. On or Off)

d. HVAC total run time for each unit

9. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the propane tank:

a. Propane tank fuel level (gallons)

b. Propane tank fuel level (percent)

10. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Communications Shelter power source:

b. Transfer Switch Position (i.e. Generator power or Utility power)

D. At the School Peak Relay, the Contractor shall:

communications shelter.

2. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit), indoor temperature (Fahrenheit), and indoor relative humidity (percent).

3. Install sensors at communications shelter door to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed).

4. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to report door position (i.e. open or closed).

5. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the GENSET generator via ModBus RTU:

a. Generator Alarm Status (e.g. Active Alarms, Cleared Alarms)

b. Generator Average Voltage

c. Generator Battery Voltage

d. Generator Coolant Level (percent)

e. Generator Coolant Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. Generator Frequency (Hz)

g. Generator Room Temperature (Fahrenheit)

h. Generator Run Hours

i. Generator Run Status (i.e. On or Off)

6. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to exercise the GENSET generator once per week for fifteen (15) minutes.

7. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Marvair CommStat3 HVAC system:

a. HVAC Blower Status (i.e. On or Off)

b. HVAC Controller Status

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c. HVAC Unit Status (i.e. On or Off)

d. HVAC total run time for each unit

8. Install a three-wire fuel gauge on the propane tank and calibrate the gauge for the size of the tank.

If necessary, run a line to the generator.

9. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the propane tank:

a. Propane tank fuel level (gallons)

b. Propane tank fuel level (percent)

10. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Communications Shelter power source:

a. AC Power Source (i.e. Generator power or Utility power)

b. AC Power Source at Transfer Switch (i.e. Generator power or Utility power)

E. At the Palo Escrito Relay, the Contractor shall:

1. Verify proper operation of door position and environmental sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity) inside and outside of the communications shelter.

2. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit), indoor temperature (Fahrenheit), and indoor relative humidity (percent).

3. Install sensors at communications shelter door to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed).

4. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to report door position (i.e. open or closed).

5. Verify configuration of the SiteBoss 550 to properly monitor and report the following parameters for the Generac SG0050AG035.4V18HPYYC (SG50) generator via ModBus RTU:

a. Generator Alarm Status (e.g. Active Alarms, Cleared Alarms)

b. Generator Average Voltage

c. Generator Battery Voltage

d. Generator Coolant Level (percent)

e. Generator Coolant Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. Generator Frequency (Hz)

g. Generator Room Temperature (Fahrenheit)

h. Generator Run Hours

i. Generator Run Status (i.e. On or Off)

6. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to exercise the Generac SG0050AG035.4V18HPYYC (SG50) generator once per week for fifteen (15) minutes.

7. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the MARVAIR COMPAC II - AVPA36ACA050C7U-A5-100-VAR HVAC system:

a. HVAC Blower Status (i.e. On or Off)

b. HVAC Controller Status

c. HVAC Unit Status (i.e. On or Off)

d. HVAC total run time for each unit

8. Install a three-wire fuel gauge on the propane tank and calibrate the gauge for the size of the tank.

9. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the propane tank:

a. Propane tank fuel level (gallons)

b. Propane tank fuel level (percent)

10. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to interface with the ATS (Generac G0048774) to monitor and report the following parameters for the Communications Shelter power source:

F. At the Williams Hill Relay, the Contractor shall:

communications shelter.

2. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit), indoor temperature (Fahrenheit), and indoor relative humidity (percent).

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3. Install sensors at communications shelter door to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed).

4. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to report door position (i.e. open or closed).

5. Investigate whether the SiteBoss 550 can monitor and report the following parameters for the Kohler 8.5RES generator via ModBus RTU. If so, configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor the following parameters:

a. Generator Alarm Status (e.g. Active Alarms, Cleared Alarms)

b. Generator Average Voltage

c. Generator Battery Voltage

d. Generator Coolant Level (percent)

e. Generator Coolant Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. Generator Frequency (Hz)

g. Generator Room Temperature (Fahrenheit)

h. Generator Run Hours

i. Generator Run Status (i.e. On or Off)

6. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to exercise the Kohler 8.5RES generator once per week for fifteen (15) minutes.

7. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Bard MC002 -BC HVAC system:

a. HVAC Blower Status (i.e. On or Off)

b. HVAC Controller Status

c. HVAC Unit Status (i.e. On or Off)

d. HVAC total run time for each unit

8. Install a three-wire fuel gauge on the propane tank and calibrate the gauge for the size of the tank.

9. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the propane tank:

a. Propane tank fuel level (gallons)

b. Propane tank fuel level (percent)

10. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Communications Shelter power source:

a. AC Power Source (i.e. Generator power or Utility power)

G. At the Hog Canyon Relay, the Contractor shall:

communications shelter.

2. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit), indoor temperature (Fahrenheit), and indoor relative humidity (percent).

3. Install sensors at communications shelter door to monitor door position (i.e. open, closed).

4. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to report door position (i.e. open or closed).

5. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Shawnee Power Systems KPW Series generator via ModBus RTU:

a. Generator Alarm Status (e.g. Active Alarms, Cleared Alarms)

b. Generator Run Status (i.e. On or Off)

6. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to exercise the Shawnee Power Systems / KPW Series generator once per week for fifteen (15) minutes.

7. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the HVAC system:

a. HVAC Blower Status (i.e. On or Off)

b. HVAC Controller Status

c. HVAC Unit Status (i.e. On or Off)

d. HVAC total run time for each unit

8. Install a three-wire fuel gauge on the propane tank and calibrate the gauge for the size of the tank.

9. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the propane tank:

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a. Propane tank fuel level (gallons)

b. Propane tank fuel level (percent)

10. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the Communications Shelter power source:

a. AC Power Source (i.e. Generator power or Solar power

b. AC Power Source at Transfer Switch (i.e. Generator power or Utility power)

11. Configure the SiteBoss 550 to monitor and report the following parameters for the GE Solar Power Plant:

a. GE Solar Ambient Temperature (Fahrenheit)

b. GE Solar Batteries on Discharge

c. GE Solar Batteries Percent of Charge (percent)

d. GE Solar Highest Battery Temperature (Fahrenheit)

e. GE Solar Lowest Battery Temperature (Fahrenheit)

f. GE Solar Primary Bus Current (Amps)

g. GE Solar Primary Bus Voltage (mV)

h. GE Solar Total Battery Current (Amps)

VII. Completion Criteria:

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Remove all debris, trash, tools, and surplus materials from the project site upon completion of the project.

2. Test and verify that each SiteBoss 550 is properly configured to monitor the devices, equipment, and environmental conditions at each microwave radio relay site.

3. Test and verify that each SiteBoss 550 is properly configured to interface with the USGS telecommunications network.

4. Verify that each SiteBoss 550 has up to date software and firmware.

5. Provide a final report and complete schematics/wiring templates to USGS.

6. Ensure that USGS personnel have been trained on SiteBoss 550 administration, maintenance, and operation.

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COMMERCIAL CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including

52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial

Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Provision Title Date

52.204-07 System for Award Management Oct 2018

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items Sep 2023

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures Dec 2023

52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (February 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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Clause Title Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Nov 2021

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items Nov 2023

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (November 2021)

(a)The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: trade-off. The contract award will be based upon the following non-price or cost-related evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Experience, Past Performance, and

Price, with Work Plan, Experience, Past Performance being SIGNIFICANTLY MORE important than Price.

(1) Technical Capability – In order to be technically acceptable, offerors must submit sufficient documentation, demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. In evaluating capability, we will review your work plan and consider such things as availability of equipment and personnel, availability to work and to meet the overall project timeline, contingency planning, etc.

(2) Recent and relevant experience will be evaluated with preference given to work with federal agencies.

(3) Past Performance: Offerors shall provide at least two (2) references for prior similar services performed by the offeror in the past four (4) years, including contract number (if applicable), name of contact, phone number and/or email address. A description of the prior service must be provided and shall be in sufficient detail as to demonstrate the offeror’s experience in this type of work.

It is the prospective contractor’s responsibility to submit sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation in each of these areas. Failure to do so will negatively impact our evaluation of your quotation.

We will select for award the prospective contractor whose quotation conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the USGS.

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52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(May 2024)[(DEVIATION Feb 2025)]

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C.

395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan

Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the

Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

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(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended. "Sensitive technology"—

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers

Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern—

(1) (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary

Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of

Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the

Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that—

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR

124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

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(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned business concern means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with

13 CFR 127.300.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) It □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and

13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) SDVOSB concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not an SDVOSB concern.

(4) SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13

CFR 128.402. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as an SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:

(5) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(6) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(7) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]

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(8) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]

Note to paragraphs (c)(9) and (10): Complete paragraphs (c)(9) and (10) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(9) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is a women-owned business concern.

(10) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:____________

(11) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that–

(i) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through

(c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ______.]

Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order11246- (1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ has, □ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii) It □ has, □ has not filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ has developed and has on file, □ has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and

60-2), or

(ii) It □ has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 http://uscode.house.gov/ U.S.C.

1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of

Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of

1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.

(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)

(1) (i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (f)(3) of this provision contains a critical component.

(ii) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

(iii) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(iv) The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” “domestic end product,” "end product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(2) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

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[List as necessary]

(3) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No. ___

[List as necessary]

(4) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.

(g) (1) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR

52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) (A) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this provision contains a critical component.

(B) The terms "Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product,"

"Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and

"United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-

Israeli Trade Act."

(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than

Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian

End Products) or Israeli End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

[List as necessary]

(iii) The Offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph

(g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade

Agreements-Israeli Trade Act." The Offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

Other Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

[List as necessary]

(iv) The Offeror shall list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see

FAR 25.105).

Line Item No. ___

[List as necessary]

(v) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25.

(2) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II. If Alternate II to the clause at FAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph

(g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act”:

Israeli End Products:

Line Item No.

[List as necessary]

(3) Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate III. If Alternate III to the clause at 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(B) and (g)(1)(ii) for paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(B) and (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

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(g)(1)(i)(B) The terms “Korean end product”, “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” “foreign end product,” “Free Trade Agreement country,”

“Free Trade Agreement country end product,” “Israeli end product,” and “United States” are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act.”

(g)(1)(ii) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Korean end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act”:

Korean End Products or Israeli End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

[List as necessary]

(4) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of this provision, is a

U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade

Agreements."

(ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

[List as necessary]

(iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR part 25. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute.