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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Academic Support Services for Intelligence Data Engineers (MOS 2652)

1.0 Background: The Marine Corps Intelligence Community is responsible for providing the Marine Air-Ground

Task Force (MAGTF) with accurate, timely, and relevant information about the enemy and the operating environment. All indications are that the future battlefield will be characterized by complexity, congestion, a host of diverse and capable threats, and incredible amounts of digital data. Intelligence professionals must understand where this data can be found, collect it, sort it, and then exploit and analyze it in order to gain knowledge relevant to the mission. Effectively operating in the future will require the creation and adoption of technologies and techniques based around data. The ability to identify trusted data sources and to leverage this data in order to support decision-making and decision-advantage, to include through Artificial Intelligence (AI), is how the Marine Corps will retain combat advantage over our enemies.

2.0 Scope: The Marine Corps currently lacks the technical depth and resources to support the development and delivery of a traditional Program of Instruction (POI) for the 2652 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) –

Intelligence Data Engineer. As a means to effectively support the Marine Corps Information Environment Enterprise

(MCIEE), Training and Education Command (TECOM) is seeking a non-traditional training solution to meet the requisite 2652 training requirements.

3.0 Objective: Identify a two year solution by an accredited institution to provide facilities (brick-and-mortar) and academic training services to educate Marines in modern methods such as the use of data engineering and analytics and machine and deep learning tools for conflating, coalescing, and extrapolating data in order to meet the 2652

MOS Training & Readiness (T&R) training standards.

4.0 General Requirements

4.1 Place of Performance: Work shall be performed at the Contractor’s site within a 25 mile radius from Marine

Corps Base Quantico, VA. Easy access to the place of performance and close proximity to MCB Quantico is paramount since all Marines attending the courses will be residing either on or close to the base.

Internet connectivity for instructors (2) and students (10-15) is required

Workstations for students (10-15) are required

4.2 Number of Students: The Contractor’s facilities shall be able to adequately support a minimum of ten (10) to a maximum of fifteen (15) Marine students.

4.3 Accreditation: The Contractor’s institution and course curriculums shall be accredited; e.g. Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) or Middle States Commission on

Higher Education (MSCHE). The Contractor shall provide proof of accreditation to the government representative from Marine Corps Intelligence School (MCIS) no later than 30 days prior to the start of each course / semester.

4.4 Curriculum Review: A Marine Corps Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME) shall be able to participate in any processes involving the review, modification, change of any curriculum content for any syllabi offered in support of this requirement. The MCIS representative shall be notified of these events no less than fifteen (15) days in advance.

4.5 Contractor Personnel Qualifications: The Contractor shall employ and utilize qualified personnel with appropriate qualifications and certifications in accordance with the subject area being taught. At a minimum, all

Contractor personnel providing instruction in a subject area shall have a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) years teaching a diverse student population on a college level.

4.6 References: The Contractor shall comply with all references in the performance of the contract.

NAVMC 3500.105C– Signals Intelligence Training and Readiness Manual (Dated 09 Sep 2019)

NAVMC 1200.1F- Military Occupational Specialties Manual (Dated 24 Apr 2020)

5.0 Performance Requirements. The Contractor shall have facilities (brick-and-mortar) and training services

(instructors and course curriculum) readily available and viable to execute training immediately. The Contractor shall provide on-site training services to teach course scope requirements and all Training & Readiness (T&R) events identified in the Course Training Requirements in Attachment-1.

5.1 Services shall include but are not limited to:

Software design using both structured programming and object-oriented programming concepts where students will use pseudo-code, flow charts, design tools and unified modeling language.

Introduces the concepts of machine learning, feature engineering and artificial intelligence where the content draws from case studies and applications within given areas of interests.

Provide a comprehensive foundation sufficient for a student to write Python programs in order to meet the minimum programming goals of the Marine Corps.

Introduces the cloud-computing environment and various services offered.

Linux operating system focusing on installation, configuration, and administration of it and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and work station.

A comprehensive foundation sufficient for a Marine to write American National Standards

Institute/International Organization for Standardization (ANSI/ISO) Structure Query Language (SQL) statements to access a relational database.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to database management. It must define essential database terms and concepts and emphasize on the design, development and use of a relational database. Marines must learn the basics of drawing an Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) to represent user requirements, transform the ERD to a normalized relational design, and then use SQL to implement and work with the database.

Provide a comprehensive introduction to data analytics and its processes.

An in depth understanding of advanced machine learning that builds upon the concepts identified in item (2) above.

5.2 The Contractor shall propose a series of classes that will build upon each other and fully encompass all Course

Training Requirements in Attachment-1 providing a quote for two years of training. The series of classes shall be covered within a two (2) semester time frame (Fall & Spring) and consist of a minimum of ten (10) to no more than twelve (12) classes. Each semester shall be broken down into mini-semesters (e.g. 8 weeks) in order to compress the training timeline to not exceed 170 training days. Table-1 provides an overview of an ideal training timeline and series of notional classes that are not restricted by the order in which they are taught. Classes shall be arranged to complement one another and to best meet the intended requirements.

Student Orientation – Within 45 days prior to the start of classes

Fall Semester – 1st 8 Weeks

Applied Data Science Techniques Python Programming

Linux Administration Advanced Database Management

Fall Semester – 2nd 8 Weeks

Start: Oct - Nov 3 to 4 Classes

Machine Learning Structured Query Language

Python Programming

Spring Semester – 1st 8 Weeks

Start: Dec - Jan 3 to 4 Classes

Machine Learning Introduction to Data Analytics

Python Programming

Table-1 Preferred Training Timeline Breakdown

5.3 In coordination with the MCIS representative, the Contractor shall conduct student orientation (no longer than 3 weeks) and course enrollment within forty-five (45) days prior to the start of classes. A consolidated by name list of all students that have completed student orientation and course enrollment shall be provided to the MCIS representative no later than ten (10) days upon completion.

5.4 Based on the classes proposed by the Contractor, the Government shall have the flexibility to select alternate courses of instruction (classes) from their student course catalog (if applicable) in the event it does not meet the desired T&R events training requirements. This change shall be allowed within thirty (30) days prior to the start date of the class / semester.

6.0 Contract Administration

6.1 Non-Personal Services: The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to manage its employees and guard against any actions that could be characterized as personal services, or convey the perception that personal services are being delivered. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to immediately notify the

Contracting Officer (KO).

6.2 Post Award Conference (PAC): A Post Award Conference shall be conducted at either the Contractor’s or

Government facility, at the Government’s discretion, no later than 15 business days after award. The purpose of Post

Award Conference is to:

Introduce key Government (e.g. MCIS representative) and Contractor (e.g. PM or TL) personnel

Review terms and conditions of the contract

Review PWS requirements, schedule and deliverables to ensure clear understanding between all parties

Provide answers to Contractor questions

Establish preliminary dates for future program events

Discuss any other items the MCIS representative or KO may deem appropriate to discuss

Obtain Non-Disclosure Agreements from, or on behalf of, the contractor staff performing on this contract

Address administrative items, such as invoicing, communication mechanisms, etc.

6.3 In-Progress Review (IPR): The Contractor shall host IPRs as requested by the Contracting Officer (KO) or

MCIS representative to review the status and progress of the requirement. The IPR shall also include but not be limited to the topics of discussion:

Contractor’s inspection system covering all the services stated in the Performance Requirements;

Contractor’s method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is deemed unacceptable;

Contractor’s corrective action process that will ensure any unacceptable performance is corrected and will not occur again in the future;

Contractor’s file of all inspections conducted and any corrective action taken. This documentation shall be made available to the Government, upon request, throughout the term of the contract.

6.4 Meeting Minutes: The contractor shall provide meeting minutes of the PAC and IPR to the MCIS representative no later than five (5) days upon completion of the meetings.

6.5 Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall present themselves in a clean, neat and professional manner and conduct all instruction professionally attired. The Contractor is responsible for the performance of its personnel and shall have measures in place to address any infractions brought to the attention by the Government.

The Contractor shall be responsible for removing personnel who fail to perform in accordance with the requirements set forth in this solicitation at no cost or performance delay to the Government.

6.6 Privacy and Security Non-Disclosure Statements: An Officer of the Contractor shall execute a Privacy and

Security Non-Disclosure Statement on behalf of all employees working on this contract, or each individual working on the contract shall execute the Privacy and Security Non-Disclosure Statement. Work on this contract requires that personnel have access to Privacy Act Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S.

Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

6.7 Security Clearance: The Contractor shall not be required to have or maintain a security clearance.

6.8 Contract Management: The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively perform the requirement. The Contractor shall have primary (e.g. Program Manager or Task Lead) and alternate points of contact between the MCIS representative and Contractor personnel assigned to support the base contract and all task orders.

6.9 Subcontract Management: The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement.

6.10 Travel / Temporary Duty (TDY): No Travel or Temporary Duty by Contractor personnel is anticipated.

However if required, all travel shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Costs incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses as defined in the JTR will be allowed to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel except as authorized by the

MCIS representative. If travel expenses will exceed the allowable per diem rates, approval shall be requested from the MCIS representative prior to any travel. Travel that has not been authorized by either the issuance of a task order or by written approval of the MCIS representative will not be reimbursed. Travel requests shall be submitted to the

MCIS representative a minimum of fifteen (15) days in advance for approval.

6.11 Federal Government Holidays: The Contractor shall not be required to provide instructional services on federal holidays unless the holiday is particularly specified in a Task Order or as a part of the school curriculum schedule (academic calendar). When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday by the U.S. Government, when a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a holiday.

New Year’s Day 1st day of January

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday of January

President’s Day 3rd Monday of February

Memorial Day Last Monday of May

Juneteenth National Independence Day 19th day of June

Independence Day 4th of July

Labor Day 1st Monday of September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October

Veterans Day 11th day of November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November

Christmas Day 25th day of December

6.12 Government Furnished Information/Property (GFI/GFP): The government does not anticipate providing any GFI/GFP to the contractor in order to meet the requirements listed in this solicitation.

7.0 Safety

7.1 Contractor Compliance: The Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with Public Law 91-596

(Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)) and the Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH)

(DODD 4715.1E).

7.2 Mishap Notification and Investigation: If a mishap occurs during instruction, the Contractor shall promptly report pertinent facts regarding mishaps involving Government property damage or injury to Government personnel and to cooperate in any resulting safety investigations. The Contractor shall notify the MCIS representative of mishaps or incidents by the most expeditious method. If the Government investigates the mishap, the Contractor and the subcontractors shall cooperate fully with Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

8.0 Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables in accordance with the terms in the PWS.

DELIVERABLE

APPLICABLE PWS

SECTION

Proof of Institution / Course Accreditation 4.3

Instructor Qualifications 4.5

Academic / Instructional Services 5.0

Orientation / Course Enrollment report 5.3

Meeting Minutes 6.4

9.0 Attachments

Attachment-1: Course Training Requirements

COURSE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Database Management

Requirement Description:

Detailed instruction on database planning and implementation that includes large data analytic structure, relational database design and development, and SQL implementation on big data and databases. Instruction will need to include fundamentals of entity relationship diagram development and critical tasks.

Associated T&R Event(s):

- 2652-DATA-2001: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct distributed database administration, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2005: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, provide data visualization in web services, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

(DS) Applied Data Science Techniques

A basic foundation in descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, analytic tools, and distribution focusing application to real data sets in a Python environment. Understanding how to leverage Python to handle complex mathematic/statistical operations.

- 2652-DATA-2002: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, employ data engineering techniques, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2003: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct data intelligence analysis, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2006: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct machine learning model analysis, to enable intelligence support to

Python Programming

Requirement Description (3 courses total):

Initial Python:

Object oriented programming fundamentals using Python that include program construction, coding, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation.

Intermediate Python:

Build on fundamentals going into more detail and complexity of object oriented programming principles and advanced programming concepts using Python and hands on coding/programming. Emphasis on OOD/OOP concepts such as classes, inheritance, polymorphism, OO design patterns, UML, best practices, code reusability, and exploration of Python modules.

Advanced Python:

Adding an in depth understanding of Python libraries supporting data analysis, visualization and the web. Marines will need to understand concepts of data exploration, cleaning, analyzation, and visualization; while working with

Python libraries publishing to local or web hosted servers.

USMC 2652 instructors are available to administer practical application and proctor exams after class hours in order to maximize instruction time. In order to provide the maximum amount of time for practical application and lecture, there will be no examinations during class hours. This method should allow students to gain an additional

4-6 class periods with academia Professor(s). This method facilitates Professor instruction of more robust curriculum.

- 2652-DATA-2002: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, employ data engineering techniques, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2003: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct data intelligence analysis, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2004: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, develop data intelligence reports, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2005: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, provide data visualization in web services, to enable intelligence support to

SQL

Marines need a working introductory knowledge of commands, functions and operators used in SQL that facilitate data extraction from databases. Practical application across VMs and cloud infrastructure is supportive of target

T&R events.

- 2652-DATA-2001: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct distributed database administration, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2002: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, employ data engineering techniques, to enable intelligence support to the

Machine Learning

Requirement Description (2 courses total):

Initial Machine Learning:

Marines need working knowledge of basic theory, applications, and algorithms of machine learning and artificial intelligence that focus on feature engineering and artificial intelligence.

Intermediate Machine Learning:

Building on those basics, going deeper into the topics of feature engineering, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and artificial intelligence facilitate execution of associated T&R; while practical application utilizing cloud infrastructure supports that same end.

- 2652-DATA-2006: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct machine learning model analysis, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2001: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct distributed database administration, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2002: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, employ data engineering techniques, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2006: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct machine learning model analysis, to enable intelligence support to

(DA) Data Analytics

Executing broad survey of big data and data analytics including descriptive statistics, basic data analysis, common data extraction/translation/ loading methods and tools, data visualizations, as well as machine learning (supervised and unsupervised). Using Python environment supports the T&R events and other 2652 POI training goals of object oriented programming and meet complex mathematical and statistical operations.

- 2652-DATA-2001: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct distributed database administration, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2002: With the aid of reference, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, employ data engineering techniques, to enable intelligence support to the

- 2652-DATA-2006: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct machine learning model analysis, to enable intelligence support to

Linux system administration

Installing, configuring, and administration of Linux as the OS for an information system as both a network client and workstation.

- 2652-DATA-2001: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct distributed database administration, to enable intelligence support to the information operations environment as directed by the commander.

- 2652-DATA-2006: With the aid of references, mission tasking, a knowledge management plan, and a data flow management framework, conduct machine learning model analysis, to enable intelligence support to

52.212-1 ADDENDUM: INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

GENERAL INTENTION. Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region (MCI-NCR) has a requirement for the procurement of classes and instruction as a component of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training. In accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, the MCI-NCR Regional Contracting Office is issuing a solicitation for the acquisition of these academic support services. Required specifications are listed in the Schedule of Classes and Performance Work Statement within this solicitation.

REQUIRED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Government requires a period of performance (ordering period) of 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024 for the customer listed below;

Marine Corps Intelligence Schools

POC: To be provided at time of award

PROCUREMENT APPROACH: The Contractor’s quoted item descriptions shall reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s need as described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. A single firm-fixed price purchase/task order will be issued and it is the Government’s intent to award on an “all-or-none” basis to satisfy this requirement.

PAYMENT TERMS: NET 30. Invoices must be submitted via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006 which is included in this solicitation.

TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE: To ensure technical compliance:

a. The quoter must clearly state how they will meet the requirements outlined in the Performance

Work Statement and Attachment 1. A mere statement that the quoter will meet the

Government’s requirement is NOT sufficient.

b. Clearly state whether the quoter can meet the required period of performance. Vendors who cannot meet the required period of performance will not be considered technically acceptable.

QUOTE CONTENT REQUIREMENTS:

For technical compliance, quote documents MUST include their complete quote response in a separate quote document (PDF or Word document). By providing this information in email body or elsewhere NOT within the quote document may result in quote not having sufficient information to deem technically acceptable. For example, if delivery timeframe is not identified in the quote document and instead listed in an email body, or GWAC portal/website comments section, the technical evaluators have no way to see the email body or comments of the

RFQ posting. As such, all technical compliance information listed below MUST be within the four corners of the quote document (PDF, word, or excel document).

Quoters may submit questions prior to 1200 EST, 24 February 2022

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES. Quotes shall be submitted no later than the time and date specified on Block 8 of page 1 of the SF1449 solicitation. Quotes must be electronically submitted to Contract Specialist David Laster &

Contracting Officer Michael Bogatyr at the following e-mail addresses: david.laster@usmc.mil & michael.bogatyr@usmc.mil. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their quotes have been received via email by the date and time specified in Block 8 on Page 1 of this solicitation. Delivery delays that cause a quote to be late are not the responsibility of the Government agency.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contract qualifications and quotes/proposals submitted to federal agencies. If a Quoter’s submissions contain information that he/she believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or financial information” (5 USC 552(b)(4)), the Quoter should mark its submissions in the following manner:

The following notice should be placed on the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s) _______.”

52.212-2 ADDENDUM: EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

EVALUATION. The quote(s) will be evaluated on Technical and Price. The Government intends to make a single

Firm-Fixed Price order to satisfy this requirement. The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of offers submitted. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with vendors. Vendors should not expect requests for clarification or additional information from the Government. Award will be based on the initial evaluation of quotes received in response to the solicitation. Therefore, quoters are cautioned that their initial quotes should contain their best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions with vendors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; and may waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

The following ratings/definitions will be utilized when evaluating quotes:

RATING DEFINITION

Acceptable Quote meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

The Government may use information such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), DoD PPIRS and/or the FAPIIS data available from Government sources to evaluate a Quoter's past performance.

PRICING. Quoters shall provide pricing for the required specifications, hardware, installation of hardware, and warranties as listed and described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services within this solicitation. The Government mailto:david.laster@usmc.mil mailto:michael.bogatyr@usmc.mil intends to make a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order with FFP CLINs. The price quote should avoid ambiguities of inclusion, exclusion, or content.

The Government will evaluate Quoter’s quoted prices, but this factor will not be given an adjectival rating. Quotes will be evaluated on completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Evaluation of the quoted prices for the services will be based on a comparison of quoted prices received in response to the solicitation and may also be based on a comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) along with any other relevant price analysis techniques defined in FAR 13.106-2(a).

Reasonableness. For the price to be reasonable in its nature and amount, it should not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of a competitive business. Reasonableness takes into account the context of a given source selection, including current market conditions, general economic conditions, and other factors that affect the ability of a Quoter to perform the contract requirements. Normally, adequate price competition establishes a fair and reasonable price.

Completeness and Accuracy. The Government will review the pricing tables for completeness and accuracy. A determination will be made as to whether the Quoter properly completed the pricing tables. The Quoter’s quote will be checked for mathematical correctness to include the following:

1) Checking arithmetic in all computations; and

2) Ensuring all prices are summarized correctly

(End of Provision)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 270 Each Academic Support Services

FFP

This quantity represents credit hours.

Please see Performance Work Statement and Course Training Requirements.

Period of Performance: 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: U008

MAX

NET AMT

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-JUL-2022 TO

30-JUN-2024

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--

Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--

Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

DEC 2021

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items DEC 2021

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

Commercial Services

DEC 2021

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2021

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

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

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

MAY 2016

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned

Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2020-O0015)

MAY 2020

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned

Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2020-

O0015)

MAY 2020

252.225-7974 (Dev) Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)

FEB 2020

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

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)

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-https://www.sam.gov/

(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…