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This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training Materials for the Military Sealift Command (MSC).

The solicitation requires the vendor to provide First Aid, CPR, and AED training courses and materials that meet the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for mariners. The vendor must provide student workbooks, instructor certification programs, and digital certificates that are accessible online. The training materials must satisfy specific USCG requirements for elementary first aid, CPR, and medical first aid. The contract will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type with a 5-year ordering period. The minimum guarantee purchase is $5,000. Offers are due by July 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training Material Purchase.

1. General section:

1.1. Title of Acquisition: Purchase of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training Material for Students and Instructors.

1.2. Scope of Work: Vendor shall provide First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated

External Defibrillator (AED) Training Materials for Students and Instructors.

1.2.1. The vendor shall provide a First Aid, CPR & AED training course pursuant to USCG Standards of training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) IMO treaty to certify mariners in accordance with paragraph 3.1.1. below.

1.2.2. All training course material, written and digital test material for First Aid, CPR and AED shall meet the USCG Standards of Training and Certification Watchkeeping (STCW Code). USCG STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1, Specification of minimum standard of competence in medical first aid training.

1.2.3. All student training materials shall be provided in printed format.

1.2.3.1. All students must receive a current copy of the contractors First Aid, CPR & AED student workbook; this package includes the students’ certificates for First Aid and CPR & AED.

1.2.4. All instructor certification/qualification material shall be provided in both hard (printed) and soft

(online) format. The instructor’s onboard ships do not have the bandwidth available to complete the required certification training courses online. The Contractor shall provide written and digital instructions (step by step) for instructors to re-certify ashore and while at sea via the contractors website.

1.2.5. The printed material shall be provided and shipped to the Military Sealift Command Training Center Hamptons Roads located at FT Eustis 650 Monroe Avenue, Building 650, Newport News, Virginia, 23604. The Government will order the required material quarterly.

1.2.6. All certified instructors shall be provided access to the contractor’s website to download digital certificates for the NSC First Aid, CPR & AED instructor recertification and certification for students ashore and afloat that are accessible via the contractor’s website. Each certified Instructor shall receive a code and password to access the training material on the contractor’s website.

1.3. Background: First Aid Curriculum for Military Sealift Command (MSC) Training afloat and ashore is a third party, Coast Guard approved course First Aid & CPR MLISEA-197. Training Center Hampton Roads, Training Center West and the MSC Afloat Training Teams are mandated pursuant to USCG Standards of training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) IMO treaty to certify mariners in an approved course. This STCW USCG puts training in a unique circumstance; linking directly third party approvals and National Safety Council curriculum. This unusual third party approval is a compelling necessity.

1.4. Performance Period: Five (5) year ordering period

1.5. Contract type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

1.6. Shipping of Material: MSC Training Center Hampton Roads (TCHR), 650 Monroe Ave, RM #139, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 and MSC Training Center West (TCW), 3975 Norman Scott Road, San Diego, CA 92136.

2. Contract award Meeting:

2.1. The contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the Contracting Officer has conducted a Post Award meeting or has advised the contractor that a Post Award meeting is waived.

3. Specific Mandatory Requirements:

3.1. Student Training Requirements:

3.1.1. The training material shall satisfy the following requirements:

3.1.1.1. Any applicant who successfully completes your First Aid & CPR (MILISEA-197 course will satisfy the following requirements:

3.1.1.1.1. Elementary First Aid per STCW Code Table A-VI/I-3;

3.1.1.1.2. Elementary First Aid per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(3) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(3); and

3.1.1.1.3. The first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1).

3.2. Instructor Qualification and Requirements Details:

3.2.1. The approved contractor shall provide:

3.2.1.1. First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Resource Kit.

3.2.1.2. First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Certification program.

3.2.1.2.1. The Instructor Certification program shall be available in both one and two year increments.

3.2.2. All MSC Instructors shall teach the First Aid Training courses that is approved by the US Coast guard in order for the CIVMARs to receive MSC and US Coast Card credential credit for the training.

3.2.3. The contractor shall provide a training program that is approved in the MSC and US Coast Guard agreement.

3.2.4. All MSC instructors must remain current within the contractor’s guidelines in order to be an Instructor authorized to teach the NSC First Aid, CPR & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training courses.

3.2.5. The certified contractor instructors shall maintain a copy of most recent contractor Instructor Resource Kits for use as a course Instructor guide (IG).

3.2.6. All MSC instructors shall present a current copy of the contractors First Aid, CPR & AED student workbook; this package includes the students’ certificates for First Aid and CPR / AED in accordance with the above agreement.

3.3. Terms of U.S. Coast Guard approval of Military sealift Commands First Aid, CPR and AED course:

3.3.1. Providers of Coast guard Approved Training shall follow provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter B and additional Coast Guard Policy documented in NVIC 03-14 including:

3.3.1.1. All examinations taken to successfully complete a course shall be different from any examination previously taken. Examinations must be equivalent in scope and difficulty to the examination that the Coast guard would have administered. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(4))

3.3.1.2. Any demonstration of practical skills must be appropriate to the material presented and equal to the level of endorsement for which the course is approved. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(5))

3.3.1.3. For at least 5 years after the end of each student’s enrollment, MSC providers must maintain a record in accordance with 46 CFR 10.403(a) (6).

3.3.1.4. Any contractor changes to the course, including a change of simulators or training aids, or changes or additions of instructors shall be submitted to the NMC for evaluation and written approval prior to implementation by MSC; submitted to NMCCourses@uscg.mil. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(7))

3.3.1.5. MSC shall conduct an internal audit midway through the course’s approval period and maintain the results for a period of not less than 5 years. (46 CFR 10.403(a)(8))

3.3.1.6. MSC training may only be conducted at a site preapproved by the Coast guard.

3.4. Student to Instructor Ratio Requirements:

3.4.1. The United States Coast Guard class size limit is twenty-four (24) students for a required eight (8) hour course. The Contractor shall allow one (1) instructor for twenty-four (24) students during eight

(8) hour Adult First Aid, CPR AED course.

3.4.2. All Instructors are USCG approved based on a background as Duty Corpsman, MSOs, Registered Nurse or equal medical experience.

3.4.3. Due to limited availability of qualified Instructors, MSC must meet the student to Instructor ratio requirement. This ratio efficiently meets command needs and best management practices.

4. Ordering of Material:

4.1. MSC will order training material semi-annually.

5. Changes to Statement Of Work:

5.1. Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the

COR/KO.

6. Government Responsibilities:

6.1. The Government shall only allow certified instructors to instruct the training material provided by the contractor.

6.2. The COR will accept all invoices in a timely manner upon receipt in WAWF from the contractor.

7. Vendor Responsibilities:

7.1. The Contractor shall submit all invoices in a timely manner into WAWF.

7.2. All instructor guides, packages, curriculum, and student guides are one time use.

7.3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) cards are provided in order to meet on board training requirements as pursuant to USCG and International Maritime Organization (IMO).

7.4. The contractor will provide the services and products on demand, in a timely manner.

7.5. All training course material, written and digital test material for First Aid, CPR and AED shall meet the

USCG Standards of Training and Certification Watchkeeping (STCW Code). USCG STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1, Specification of minimum standard of competence in medical first aid.

7.6. All training materials and tests with answer key will be accessible via the contractor website and printed copy for the certified instructors.

7.7. The Contractor shall provide written and digital instructions (step by step) for instructors to re-certify ashore and while at sea via the contractors website.

7.8. The contractor’s website shall have digital certificates for the NSC First Aid, CPR & AED instructor recertification and certification for students ashore and afloat that are accessible via the contractor’s website. Each certified Instructor shall receive a code and password to access the training material on the contractor’s website.

7.9. This will be an IDIQ type contract. The Government will purchase the material as required. The minimum guarantee purchases will be $5,000.00.

8. Invoices:

8.1. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared detailed invoice, prepared by the contractor, validated by MSC.

8.2. A properly prepared invoice will contain:

8.2.1. Invoice Number and Date

8.2.2. Contractor’s Name and Address

8.2.3. Accurate Purchase Order Number

8.2.4. Supply or Service provided

8.2.5. Total amount due

Attachment 1

Estimated annual requirements from FY24-29 TCHR, TCW and MSC Medical MSOs First Aid, CPR & AED Training Material

Line Item

Part Number Description QTY

1 First Aid, AED, & CPR Instructor Resource Kit - Certification 40

2 First Aid, AED, & CPR Instructor Resource Kit - Renewals 105

3 First Aid, AED & CPR Student Guides/Workbooks and Certificates 2275

4 Emergency Medical Responder Student guides/workbooks 30

IDIQ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CONTRACT MINIMUM

The Contract Minimum Guarantee Amount represents the minimum quantity of items the Government shall order for the life of the contract. This Contract Minimum Guarantee Amount is $5,000.00.

MAXIMUM CAPACITY

1) The Contract Maximum Capacity Amount is TBD. This amount will be provided on contract.

2) The Contract Maximum Capacity Amount represents the cumulative total dollar maximum value of all orders (inclusive of modifications to those orders) that may be over the entirety of the five (5) year ordering period.

TO/DO CONTRACT TYPE

All orders issued against this IDIQ will be firm-fixed-price.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Prcing Spreadsheet

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 UNDEFINED Each 5-year ordering period

FFP

5-year ordering period for TCHR, TCW and MSC Medical MSOs First Aid, CPR & AED Training Material FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$5,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$22.00

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

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-JUL-2029

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

SEP 2023

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

FEB 2024

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards OCT 1995 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment JUN 2020 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

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

JAN 2023

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

MAY 2021

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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 Products and Commercial Services. 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)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(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. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government 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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. 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.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

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.

52.212-1 (ADDENDUM) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

a. Any inconsistency between FAR Provision 52.212-1 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 shall be solved by giving precedence to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

b. After receipt of quotes the Government may, with or without notice, negotiate with and, if desired, seek quote revisions from as many or as few quoters as it, in its discretion, deems appropriate.

c. The term “offeror” or “offer” as used in FAR 52.212-1 shall be understood to mean “quoter” and “quote,” respectively. Further, the term “award” shall be understood to describe the Government’s issuance of an order.

d. The Government will consider all quotes that are timely received and may consider late quotes. Failure of a quote to address any items required in the submission package may make a quote ineligible for award.

e. Paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.212-1, Submission of Offers, is amended as follows:

In addition to the quote submission requirements stated in FAR provision 52.212-1, quoters shall provide the following, as part of the quote submission package, no later than the required time and date for quote submission:

Responsible sources shall provide the following:

1. Completed Price Spreadsheet (Attachment 1) which identifies the requested item(s), unit price inclusive of shipping (if any).

2. Technical Submission Requirements

a. Confirmation of current authorization by USCG to provide First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Materials listed in the SOW.

b. Confirmation that provided training material will satisfy the requirements listed at 3.1.1.1 in the SOW.

3. All completed provisions/clauses included in this solicitation.

4. Responses to the solicitation are due by Friday, 19 July 2024 at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Quotes shall be e-mailed to keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil AND lawren.h.wolf.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an E-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission. Please reference the solicitation number on your quote.

5. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing, via email, by Monday, 8 July 2024 at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time to keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil

Primary Point of Contact: Ms. Keeley Crosby

(757) 443-5901 keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: Mr. Lawren Wolf

(757) 341-6346 lawren.h.wolf.civ@us.navy.mil

The Government will consider all quotes that are timely received and may consider late quotes in accordance with 52.212-1. Failure of a quote to address any items listed in the attached submission package may make a quote ineligible for award.

Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable quoter, whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, offers the lowest evaluated price.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 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:

(i) technical capability;

(ii) price;

(b) The Government will review the information required by the RFQ to determine whether the Quoter has met the minimum submission requirememnts.

(c) An overall rating will be assigned to each of the factors as a result of the evalutation. All factors will be rated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. If any factor is deemed unacceptable, the entire quote will be deemed unacceptable. Award will not be made to any quoter whose quote is deemed technically unacceptable. Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Procedures (LPTA).

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2024)

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;

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

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"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 at 13 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 CFR 124.104(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--

(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 least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business…

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