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This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for mobile telephone services issued by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. Contract number 19PK3326D1002 is a fixed-price, rated order contract awarded to Ziarain Pakistan Limited (Business Account Manager: Shiraz Anjum Bangsash) for a one-year base period from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with four one-year renewal options extending through August 31, 2031. The contracting officer is Muhammad F Niaz, and the contract is administered by the American Embassy Islamabad, U.S. Embassy Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad, Pakistan.

The contract provides mobile telephone services supporting approximately 2,500 voice and data lines across the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar. Services include voice calls, SMS messaging, data packages, international calling and roaming, SIM card activation, a web-accessible business portal with multilevel account management and data export capabilities, 24-hour customer service, detailed monthly billing in electronic format, and training at no additional cost. The contractor must maintain at least 90% local network coverage in target cities, provide new SIM cards and telephone numbers within 24 hours of delivery orders, offer survivability and recovery plans, and support promotional programs. The base year net annual total is PKR 51,253,662.00, with pricing held firm across all option years. The contract minimum is 100 connections per period and maximum is 5,000 connections. Minimum order threshold is one connection; single-item maximum order is 4,000 connections, with combination maximum of 6,000 connections. Payment is made in Pakistani rupees via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days of proper invoice receipt. The contract incorporates FAR and DOSAR clauses including cybersecurity supply chain risk management requirements, contractor vetting provisions, and applicable tax clauses for foreign procurements.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, Contract Number 19PK3326D1002 Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, Contract Number 19PK3326D1002, Schedule of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1

CYBERSECURITY SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT (C-SCRM) Questionnaire

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL

FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER NO. 40. PAID BY

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING

OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

CONTRACT NUMBER S -19PK3326D1002

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall provide mobile telephone services to the Embassy of the United States of

America in Islamabad, Pakistan and consulates in Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor on a monthly basis for Standard

Services that have been satisfactorily performed.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with four one-year options to renew at the discretion of the Government.

3. PRICING

3.1. Base Year (September 01, 2026 to August 31, 2027):-

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices and estimated quantities for each category are:

CLIN 0001

(NAICS

Code:

517112)

Sub-

CLIN

No:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

1 Pooled Data Charges for Voice/SMS/Data sims in Pakistan

1.1 Pool Data Package 1: 4,000

GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 41,825 83,650

1.2 Pool Data Package 2: 7,000

GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 73,193.75 146,387.5

JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 VICTIMS HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF

2010 NOTICE: UNLESS A WAIVER OR EXCEPTION APPLIES, PAYMENTS

SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROCUREMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN EXCISE

TAX OF 2% PERSUANT TO 26 U.S.C. 5000C.

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

1.3 Pool Data Package 3:

10,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 104,562.5 209,125

1.4 Pool Data Add On: per 500

GB rate above package line items 1.1-1.3

5 package 5,228.12 26,140.62

2 Regular Voice/SMS (if pooled is not available)

2.1 Voice/SMS Package 1:

Includes 900 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 900 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per month

268.87 134,437.5

2.2 Voice/SMS Package 2:

Includes 1,600 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On– net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 1,600 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per month

478 239,000

2.3 Voice/SMS Package 3:

Includes 2,200 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On– net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 2,200 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per month

657.25 328,625

2.4 Voice/SMS Package Add

On: per 500 voice minutes/500 SMS/unlimited minutes within Embassy group price above packages line items 2.1-2.3 connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per month

209.12 20,912.5

3 SIM Cards

3.1 SIM activation fee (One

time only) 2000 Each FOC FOC

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

3.2 SIM Card Charges (One

4 Out Going Call charges after consuming free minutes offered in Line Items

2.1-2.4

4.1 Within Embassy Group 100,00

Minute FOC FOC

4.2 On-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.3 Off-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.4 Landline/Vfone charges

(Nationwide)

50,000 Minute 0.5945 29,725

5 Short Message Service (SMS) Charges after consuming free SMS offered in

Line Items 2.1-2.4

5.1 Within Embassy Group 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.2 On-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.3 Off-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.4 International SMS 5,000 Each 2.987 14,937.5

6 International Call Charges from Pakistan

6.1 To Cellular phones in USA 20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.2 To landline phones in USA 20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.3 To rest of the world (both

cellular & landlines 10,000 Minute As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

7 International Roaming voice charges when out of Pakistan

7.1 Incoming Calls 30,000 Minute 68.115 2,043,450

7.2 Outgoing Calls

7.2.1 Outgoing Calls to US

cellular phones 2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.2 Outgoing Calls to US

landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.3 Outgoing Calls to Pakistan

cellular phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.4 Outgoing Calls to Pakistan

landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.5 Outgoing Calls to rest of

the world cellular phones

2,000 Minute 67.159 134,318

7.2.6 Outgoing Calls to rest of

the world landline phones

2,000 Minute 67.159 134,318

8 Data Charges for Data only sims

8.1 Data Only Package 4: 30

GB

5 Package 612.437 3,062.18

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

8.2 Data Only Package 5: 50

GB

5 Package 761.81 3809.06

8.3 Data Only Package 6: 70

GB

5 Package 911.18 4,555.93

8.4 Data Only Plan Add On:

price per 5GB above line items 10.1-10.6

5 Package 253.93 1269.68

9 Mifi Devices

9.1 Mifi device for use with

data sim 15 Each FOC FOC

10 Roaming Data for voice/SMS/data sims

10.1 In USA Roaming Package

1: 15 GB 15 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.2 In USA Roaming Package

2: 30 GB 15 Package

As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.3 International package 1: 15

GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.4 International package 2: 30

GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

TOTAL (PKR): 4,271,138.47

Net ANNUAL TOTAL (PKR) 51,253,662.00 *Estimated quantities are just for comparing prices. Actual usage may vary.

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of one hundred (100) connections. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance.

The amount of all orders shall not exceed 5,000 connections. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

3.2. Option Year 01 (September 01, 2027 to August 31, 2028):-

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for option year 01 of the contract category are: *Estimated quantities are just for comparing prices. Actual usage may vary.

CLIN 1001

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

1.1 Pool Data Package 1:

4,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 41,825 83,650

1.2 Pool Data Package 2:

7,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 73,193.75 146,387.5

1.3 Pool Data Package 3:

10,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 104,562.5 209,125

1.4 Pool Data Add On: per

500 GB rate above package line items 1.1-1.3

Includes 900 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On– net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 900 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connect ions

(Each) To include line rent per month

268.87 134,437.5

2.2 Voice/SMS Package 2:

Includes 1,600 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 1,600 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connect ions

(Each) To include line rent per month

478 239,000

2.3 Voice/SMS Package 3:

Includes 2,200 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 2,200 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connect ions

(Each) To include line rent per month

657.25 328,625

2.4 Voice/SMS Package Add

On: per 500 voice minutes/500 SMS/unlimited minutes within Embassy group connect ions

(Each) To include line rent per

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

price above packages line items 2.1-2.3 time only) 2000 Each FOC FOC

3.2 SIM Card Charges (One

4.1 Within Embassy Group 100,00

Minute FOC FOC

4.2 On-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.3 Off-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.4 Landline/Vfone charges

5.1 Within Embassy Group 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.2 On-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.3 Off-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.4 International SMS 5,000 Each 2.987 14,937.5

6 International Call Charges from Pakistan

6.1 To Cellular phones in

USA

20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.2 To landline phones in

USA

20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.3 To rest of the world (both

cellular & landlines 10,000 Minute

As per sheet

Provided

7.2 Outgoing Calls

7.2.1 Outgoing Calls to US

cellular phones 2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.2 Outgoing Calls to US

landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

7.2.3 Outgoing Calls to

Pakistan cellular phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.4 Outgoing Calls to

Pakistan landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.5 Outgoing Calls to rest of

the world cellular phones

2,000 Minute 67.159 134,318

7.2.6 Outgoing Calls to rest of

GB

5 Package 612.437 3,062.18

8.2 Data Only Package 5: 50

GB

5 Package 761.81 3809.06

8.3 Data Only Package 6: 70

GB

5 Package 911.18 4,555.93

8.4 Data Only Plan Add On:

price per 5GB above line

1: 15 GB 15 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.2 In USA Roaming Package

2: 30 GB 15 Package

As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.3 International package 1:

15 GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.4 International package 2:

30 GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

TOTAL (PKR): 4,271,138.47

Net ANNUAL TOTAL (PKR) 51,253,662.00 *Estimated quantities are just for comparing prices. Actual usage may vary.

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of one hundred (100) connections. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance.

The amount of all orders shall not exceed 5,000 connections. This reflects the contract

3.3. Option Year 02 (September 01, 2028 to August 31, 2029):-

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for option year 02 of the contract category are:

CLIN 2001

(NAICS

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

1.1 Pool Data Package 1: 4,000

GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 41,825 83,650

1.2 Pool Data Package 2: 7,000

GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 73,193.75 146,387.5

1.3 Pool Data Package 3:

10,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 104,562.5 209,125

1.4 Pool Data Add On: per 500

GB rate above package line items 1.1-1.3

Includes 900 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 900 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per month

268.87 134,437.5

2.2 Voice/SMS Package 2:

Includes 1,600 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On– net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 1,600 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per month

478 239,000

2.3 Voice/SMS Package 3:

Includes 2,200 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On– connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per

657.25 328,625

CLIN 2001

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 2,200 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group

2.4 Voice/SMS Package Add

On: per 500 voice minutes/500 SMS/unlimited minutes within Embassy group price above packages line items 2.1-2.3 connec tions

(Each) To include line rent per time only) 2000 Each FOC FOC

3.2 SIM Card Charges (One

4.1 Within Embassy Group 100,00

Minute FOC FOC

4.2 On-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.3 Off-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.4 Landline/Vfone charges

5.1 Within Embassy Group 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.2 On-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.3 Off-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.4 International SMS 5,000 Each 2.987 14,937.5

6 International Call Charges from Pakistan

6.1 To Cellular phones in USA 20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.2 To landline phones in USA 20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.3 To rest of the world (both

cellular & landlines 10,000 Minute As per sheet

Provided

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

7 International Roaming voice charges when out of Pakistan

7.1 Incoming Calls 30,000 Minute 68.115 2,043,450

7.2 Outgoing Calls

7.2.1 Outgoing Calls to US

cellular phones 2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.2 Outgoing Calls to US

landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.3 Outgoing Calls to Pakistan

cellular phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.4 Outgoing Calls to Pakistan

landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.5 Outgoing Calls to rest of

the world cellular phones

2,000 Minute 67.159 134,318

7.2.6 Outgoing Calls to rest of

GB

5 Package 612.437 3,062.18

8.2 Data Only Package 5: 50

GB

5 Package 761.81 3809.06

8.3 Data Only Package 6: 70

GB

5 Package 911.18 4,555.93

8.4 Data Only Plan Add On:

price per 5GB above line

1: 15 GB 15 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.2 In USA Roaming Package

2: 30 GB 15 Package

As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.3 International package 1: 15

GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.4 International package 2: 30

GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country

5 package As per sheet

Provided

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

TOTAL (PKR): 4,271,138.47

Net ANNUAL TOTAL (PKR) 51,253,662.00

*Estimated quantities are just for comparing prices. Actual usage may vary.

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of one hundred (100) connections. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance.

The amount of all orders shall not exceed 5,000 connections. This reflects the contract

3.4. Option Year 03 (September 01, 2029 to August 31, 2030):-

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for option year 03 of the contract category are:

CLIN 3001

(NAICS

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

4,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 41,825 83,650

1.2 Pool Data Package 2:

7,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 73,193.75 146,387.5

1.3 Pool Data Package 3:

10,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 104,562.5 209,125

1.4 Pool Data Add On: per

500 GB rate above

Includes 900 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On– net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 900 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connect ions

(Each) To include line rent per month

268.87 134,437.5

2.2 Voice/SMS Package 2:

Includes 1,600 Free Minutes with conference connect ions

(Each) To include line

478 239,000

CLIN 3001

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 1,600 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group rent per month

2.3 Voice/SMS Package 3:

Includes 2,200 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 2,200 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connect ions

(Each) To include line rent per month

657.25 328,625

2.4 Voice/SMS Package Add

On: per 500 voice minutes/500 SMS/unlimited minutes within Embassy group price above packages line items 2.1-2.3 connect ions

(Each) To include line rent per time only) 2000 Each FOC FOC

3.2 SIM Card Charges (One

4.1 Within Embassy Group 100,00

Minute FOC FOC

4.2 On-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.3 Off-Net Charges 100,00

Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.4 Landline/Vfone charges

5.1 Within Embassy Group 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.2 On-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.3 Off-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.4 International SMS 5,000 Each 2.987 14,937.5

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

6 International Call Charges from Pakistan

6.1 To Cellular phones in

USA

20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.2 To landline phones in

USA

20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.3 To rest of the world (both

cellular & landlines 10,000 Minute

As per sheet

Provided

7.2 Outgoing Calls

7.2.1 Outgoing Calls to US

cellular phones 2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.2 Outgoing Calls to US

landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.3 Outgoing Calls to

Pakistan cellular phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.4 Outgoing Calls to

Pakistan landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.5 Outgoing Calls to rest of

the world cellular phones

2,000 Minute 67.159 134,318

7.2.6 Outgoing Calls to rest of

GB

5 Package 612.437 3,062.18

8.2 Data Only Package 5: 50

GB

5 Package 761.81 3809.06

8.3 Data Only Package 6: 70

GB

5 Package 911.18 4,555.93

8.4 Data Only Plan Add On:

price per 5GB above line

1: 15 GB 15 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.2 In USA Roaming Package

2: 30 GB

15 Package As per sheet

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

Provided

10.3 International package 1:

15 GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.4 International package 2:

30 GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

TOTAL (PKR): 4,271,138.47

Net ANNUAL TOTAL (PKR) 51,253,662.00

*Estimated quantities are just for comparing prices. Actual usage may vary.

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of one hundred (100) connections. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance.

The amount of all orders shall not exceed 5,000 connections. This reflects the contract

3.5. Option Year 04 (September 01, 2030 to August 31, 2031):-

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for option year 04 of the contract category are:

CLIN 4001

(NAICS

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

4,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 41,825 83,650

1.2 Pool Data Package 2:

7,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 73,193.7

146,387.5

1.3 Pool Data Package 3:

10,000 GB to be used within the Embassy Group

2 package 104,562.

209,125

1.4 Pool Data Add On: per

500 GB rate above

CLIN 4001

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

2 Regular Voice/SMS (if pooled is not available)

2.1 Voice/SMS Package 1:

Includes 900 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On– net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 900 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connecti ons

(Each) To include line rent per month

268.87 134,437.5

2.2 Voice/SMS Package 2:

Includes 1,600 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 1,600 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connecti ons

(Each) To include line rent per month

478 239,000

2.3 Voice/SMS Package 3:

Includes 2,200 Free Minutes with conference call facility regardless On–net, Off-net and Land Lines nationwide, similarly 2,200 Free SMS, Unlimited Minutes within Embassy Group connecti ons

(Each) To include line rent per month

657.25 328,625

2.4 Voice/SMS Package Add

On: per 500 voice minutes/500 SMS/unlimited minutes within Embassy group price above packages line items 2.1-2.3 connecti ons

(Each) To include line rent per time only) 2000 Each FOC FOC

3.2 SIM Card Charges (One

4.1 Within Embassy Group 100,000 Minute FOC FOC

4.2 On-Net Charges 100,000 Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

Total Price

(PKR)

4.3 Off-Net Charges 100,000 Minute 0.5945 59,451.25

4.4 Landline/Vfone charges

5.1 Within Embassy Group 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.2 On-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.3 Off-Net charges 30,000 Each 0.298 8,962.5

5.4 International SMS 5,000 Each 2.987 14,937.5

6 International Call Charges from Pakistan

6.1 To Cellular phones in

USA

20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.2 To landline phones in

USA

20000 Minute 0.5676 11,352.5

6.3 To rest of the world (both

cellular & landlines 10,000 Minute

As per sheet

Provided

7.2 Outgoing Calls

7.2.1 Outgoing Calls to US

cellular phones 2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.2 Outgoing Calls to US

landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.3 Outgoing Calls to

Pakistan cellular phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.4 Outgoing Calls to

Pakistan landline phones

2,000 Minute 68.115 136,230

7.2.5 Outgoing Calls to rest of

the world cellular phones

2,000 Minute 67.159 134,318

7.2.6 Outgoing Calls to rest of

GB

5 Package 612.437 3,062.18

8.2 Data Only Package 5: 50

GB

5 Package 761.81 3809.06

8.3 Data Only Package 6: 70

GB

5 Package 911.18 4,555.93

8.4 Data Only Plan Add On:

price per 5GB above line

Code:

Description Est.

Qty*

Measuring Unit

Unit Price

(PKR)

1: 15 GB 15 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.2 In USA Roaming Package

2: 30 GB 15 Package

As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.3 International package 1:

15 GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 Package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

10.4 International package 2:

30 GB. Please provide separate spreadsheet with package costs per country to include countries listed in 1.4 of SOW

5 package As per sheet

Provided

As per sheet Provided

TOTAL (PKR): 4,271,138.47

Net ANNUAL TOTAL (PKR) 51,253,662.00

*Estimated quantities are just for comparing prices. Actual usage may vary.

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of one hundred (100) connections. This reflects the contract guarantee minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed 5,000 connections. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.

3.6. Grand Total:-

Base Year Total (CLIN 0001) PKR 51,253,662.00

Option Year 1 Total (CLIN 1001) PKR 51,253,662.00

Option Year 2 Total (CLIN 2001) PKR 51,253,662.00

Option Year 3 Total (CLIN 3001) PKR 51,253,662.00

Option Year 4 Total (CLIN 4001) PKR 51,253,662.00

GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE + ALL OPTIONS PKR 256,268,310.00

3.7. VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because it is not levied in Pakistan.

4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS RISK ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT (RAM)

Contractor Vetting After Award (MAR 2023)

Contractors shall advise the Contracting Officer of any changes in personnel listed in the DS

Form 4184 and shall provide vetting information on new individuals. Contractors shall also advise the Contracting Officer of any changes to the vetting information of existing personnel listed in the DS Form 4184. The government reserves the right to vet these personnel changes and to terminate contracts for convenience based on vetting results. The government also reserves the right to vet all personnel listed in the DS Form 4184 on an annual basis and to terminate contracts for convenience based on vetting results.

(End of clause)

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

CONTRACT NUMBER S -19PK3326D1002

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, BLOCK 20

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

This SOW is for mobile telephone services for 2500 voice and data lines being used by Mission staff for official purposes. The Contractor will provide mobile telephone services for the U.S.

Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan to include voice, SMS, and data packages as well as pooled services across a closed user group.

Services provided shall include:

age of cellphone numbers (including physical sim swap and E-sim card swap)

Calls within Pakistan

International Calls

International Roaming voice and data

SMS Messaging National and International

Data Services

24-hour Customer Service

Business Portal

Detailed Billing

The Contractor will ensure that the connection through its network is of the highest quality possible and shall be uninterrupted, clear, and with no static. Network problems shall be remedied immediately, and the COR must be immediately informed via email of any problems and their resolution.

1.1 PORTAGE OF CELLPHONE NUMBERS

The Contractor shall coordinate the efficient portage of all current cellphone numbers to the contractor’s system with the least amount of down time on each cellphone number. The

Contractor will set aside a block of future cellphone numbers that will be dedicated for use by the U.S. Embassy so that the last 4 digits would be different with no additional charge for use of those numbers.

1.2 CALLS WITHIN PAKISTAN

The Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis at least 90% local network coverage around

Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar with special consideration to all urban areas and main traffic routes. Preferably, we would like all US Mission subscribers to be grouped into a closed user group. Contractor will provide free or discounted rate for calls within the closed user group and will provide plans for calls outside of closed user group.

1.3 INTERNATIONAL CALLS

The Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis international connectivity with the USA, European countries, and all other worldwide countries GSM network services are available.

1.4 INTERNATIONAL ROAMING FOR VOICE AND DATA

The Contractor shall provide as extensive as possible international roaming connectivity for voice and data, with the special interest of the Government for roaming within the following countries:

1. USA

2. Canada

3. China

4. France

5. Germany

6. Japan

7. Mexico

8. Netherlands

9. United Kingdom

10. Australia

11. Singapore

12. Thailand

13. Maldives

14. Vietnam

15. Any other countries or regions with service with special interest on discounted rates for the USA. Contractor should provide pricing for

1 Voice usage per minute

2 Sent text usage per SMS message

3 Received text message per SMS message

4 Data Usage per MB

Contractor should provide data roaming packages consisting of 6 tiers for the identified countries above. Pricing should be indicated for each package.

1. 15GB

2. 30GB

1.5 SMS MESSAGING

The Contractor shall provide access to around the clock SMS messaging.

1.6 DATA SERVICES, MIFI/WINGLES

The Contractor will provide tiers of data pools for the Embassy Group to manage for its voice lines. The Embassy will determine which is the appropriate tier for the Embassy and can change tiers or add on additional data from month to month as needed. The Contractor will provide tiers of data only packages for MiFi devices as necessary. All sims should have the ability to suspend and reactivate as needed rather than always replacing sims.

1.7 24 HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Contractor shall provide both dedicated billing support and technical support for the business portal, additional lines, roaming questions, number changes, lost or stolen telephone reporting, and all other matters concerning the mobile telephone services through the

Contractor’s Project Manager.

1.8 BUSINESS PORTAL

General Interface:-

The Contractor shall provide a web accessible portal (with exclusive administrative ID) at no additional cost. All contractor data required by this SOW shall be accessible via this interface.

The portal should allow us to maintain and query at least three levels of groups: the entire U.S.

Embassy account, subgroups such as US Embassy Islamabad/Consulate Karachi, and subgroups such as a section within the Embassy/Consulate. We should be able to query and export

(download) data by any of the afore-mentioned three levels of groups. Queries and exports will include current information on subscribers and their usage for each line as noted below:

1. Account Number

2. Sub Account Number

3. Mobile Number

4. Electronic Serial Number (ESN) / International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)

5. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Number

6. Billing Cycle Start Date

7. Billing Cycle End Date

8. Activation Date

Plan, Usage, and Charge Information per device

1. Total Charges

2. Account Status (e.g., Active/Suspend)

3. Usage Start Date

4. Usage End Date

5. Total Pooled Minute Allowance

6. Total Pooled Minute Usage

7. Total Pooled GB Allowance

8. Total Pooled GB Usage

9. Rate Plan Name

10. Rate Plan Charges

11. Data Feature Description

12. Data Feature Charges

13. SMS/MMS Feature Description

14. SMS/MMS Feature Charges

15. Other Feature Description

16. Other Feature Charge

17. Adjustments Charges

18. Other Usage Charges & Credits

19. Taxes & Fees

20. Minute Plan Allowance

21. Cell Minute Usage

22. Cell Overage Charges

23. Peak Minute Usage

24. Peak Minute Charges

25. Off-peak Minute Usage

26. Off-peak Minute Charges

27. Other Minute Usage

28. Other Minute Charges

29. Domestic Roaming Minutes of Use

30. Domestic Roaming Charges

31. SMS Text Plan Allowance

32. SMS Text Usage

33. SMS Text Charges

34. Data MB (or GB) Plan Allowance

35. Data MB (or GB) Usage

36. Data Charges

37. Country Code Associated with International Charges

38. International Dial Minutes

39. International Dial Charges

40. International Roaming Minutes

41. International Roaming Minutes Charges

42. International Roaming MB

43. International Roaming Data Charges

44. International Roaming SMS Text Usage

45. International Roaming SMS Text Charges

The Interface Data Format for Export should be .xml or Other formats as mutually agreed upon

(e.g., xlsx, text, .csv).

The interface shall support the following commands being sent to the Contractor. The Contractor shall state the target and maximum amount of time that the below commands shall take. Business

Portal required Data Elements.

1. Activate Device

2. Deactivate Device

3. Suspend/resume a line of service

4. Change add/remove service

5. Manage data pool allocations

1.9 VALUE ADDED SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide details for any value-added services available including

Conference calls facility free of charge or for a fee to the customers. No individual customer should be able to opt into a charged service without this being approved by the COR or administrator through the Business Portal.

1.10 DETAILED BILLING

The Contractor shall provide in an electronic mutually agreed upon format, (e.g., xlsx, xml, text, .csv) a monthly breakdown of calls and data usage made by individual numbers with the ability to break down by other sub groups (Embassy, each Consulate, and sections within each Consulate as we identify). The breakdown shall clearly show:

1. Total Charges

2. Account Status (e.g., Active/Suspend)

3. Usage Start Date

4. Usage End Date

5. Total Pooled Minute Allowance

6. Total Pooled Minute Usage

7. Total Pooled GB Allowance

8. Total Pooled GB Usage

9. Rate Plan Name

10. Rate Plan Charges

11. Data Feature Description

12. Data Feature Charges

13. SMS/MMS Feature Description

14. SMS/MMS Feature Charges

15. Other Feature Description

16. Other Feature Charge

17. Adjustments Charges

18. Other Usage Charges & Credits

19. Taxes & Fees

20. Minute Plan Allowance

21. Cell Minute Usage

22. Cell Overage Charges

23. Peak Minute Usage

24. Peak Minute Charges

25. Off-peak Minute Usage

26. Off-peak Minute Charges

27. Other Minute Usage

28. Other Minute Charges

29. Domestic Roaming Minutes of Use

30. Domestic Roaming Charges

31. SMS Text Plan Allowance

32. SMS Text Usage

33. SMS Text Charges

34. Data MB (or GB) Plan Allowance

35. Data MB (or GB) Usage

36. Data Charges

37. Country Code Associated with International Charges

38. International Dial Minutes

39. International Dial Charges

40. International Roaming Minutes

41. International Roaming Minutes Charges

42. International Roaming MB

43. International Roaming Data Charges

44. International Roaming SMS Text Usage

45. International Roaming SMS Text Charges

The monthly lists of calls made, and data used by individuals and subgroups shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within fifteen days of the end of the prior month.

2. INVOICING (Please see Provision 652.232-70 subpart-b, Invoice submission_ Section 2)

3. KEY PERSONNEL

3.1 The Project Manager must be able to converse in English and Urdu. The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key person:

POSITION/FUNCTION ___________________ NAME _________________

Project Manager

3.2 During the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is required due to illness, death, or termination of employment.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required in 3.4, below.’

3.3 After the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor may substitute a key person if the

Contractor determines that it is necessary. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the proposed action immediately. Prior to making the substitution, the Contractor will provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer, the Contracting will make final determination.

3.4 The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances requiring the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute. The proposed substitute shall possess qualifications comparable to the original key person. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of its approval or disapproval of the substitution within 5 business days after receiving the required information.

4. PERMITS

Without additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the work under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable Pakistan country laws.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY - RESERVED

6. ADDITION OF NEW LINES

The Contractor will provide a fully functional SIM card, telephone number, and appropriate security codes to the COR within 24 hours after receiving a delivery order under the contract.

7. NON-OFFICIAL LINES

This Contract is valid only for official Government needs.

8. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Any information made available to the Contractor by the Government shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

9. TECHNOLOGICAL REFRESHMENT

After contract award, the Government may; pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions –Commercial Items, paragraph (c), Changes; request changes within the scope of the contract. These changes may be required to improve performance or react to changes in technology.

The Contractor may propose for the Government’s technological refreshment, substitutions or additions for any provided products or services that may become available as a result of technological improvements. The Government may, at any time during the term of this contract or any extensions thereof, modify the contract to acquire products which are similar to those under the contract and that the Contractor has, or has not, formally announced for marketing purposes. This action is considered to be within the scope of the contract. At the option of the

Government, a demonstration of the substitute product may be required. The Government is under no obligation to modify the contract in response to the proposed additions or substitutions.

Such substitutions or additions may include any part of, or all of, a given product(s) provided that the following conditions are met and substantiated by documentation in the technological refreshment proposal:

The proposed product(s) shall meet all of the technical specifications of this document and conform to the terms and conditions cited in the contract.

The proposed product(s) shall have the capacity, performance, or functional characteristics equal to or greater than, the current product(s).

The proposal shall discuss the impact on hardware, services, and delivery schedules. The cost of the changes not specifically addressed in the proposal shall be borne entirely by the Contractor.

Contractor has the right to withdraw, in whole or in part, any technological refreshment proposal prior to acceptance by the Government. Contractor will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that prices for substitutions or additions are comparable to replaced or discontinued products. If a technological refreshment proposal is accepted and made a part of this contract, an equitable adjustment, increasing or decreasing the contract price, may be required and any other affected provisions of this contract shall be made in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4, paragraph (c), Changes, and other applicable clauses of the contract.

10. SPECIAL SHORT TERM PROMOTION

For the entire contract duration, the Contractor will offer the U.S. Embassy the option to take advantage of any promotional programs that it offers and that is suited for use by U.S. Embassy staff. The U.S. Embassy, at its own discretion, will have the option to take or reject the opportunity.

11. DELIVERY ORDERS

The Contracting Officer will issue delivery orders to order phone and services to the Contractor for performance of work under this contract. If an order is given orally, it will be followed up by a written delivery order within 7 days.

12. TRAINING

The Contractor shall provide, at no additional cost, training to all U.S. Embassy employees who received a mobile phone. Training to be provided will include the proper operation of the equipment purchased and the equipment’s operating features. The training will be coordinated with the COR to match the U.S. Embassy work schedule.

13. EQUIPMENT RETURN/DEFECTIVE POLICY - RESERVED

14. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS

The Contractor is to provide a telephone number for the purpose of reporting equipment problems and malfunctions, billing inquiries, and customer question regarding accounts and services.

15. SURVIVABILITY AND RECOVERY

The Contractor shall have a working system of network survivability in case of emergencies and serious disasters when all networks may be jammed or when parts of the network are destroyed.

The Contractor shall have a recovery plan in place that shall deal with such occurrences.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The

QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor

Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the

Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the

Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract.

The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work Para Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all Cellular Phone

Services set forth in the scope of work.

1. thru 12.

All required services are performed and no more than two

(2) customer complaint is received per month.

11.1 Surveillance. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

11.2 Standard. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than two

(2) customer complaints per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

11.3 Procedures.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant.

The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (FEB 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C.

7701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c)

(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue

Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement

Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying.

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Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.

(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall–

(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and

(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form

W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.

(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-

1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C.

5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—

(1) Included in the contract price; nor

(2) Reimbursed.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue

Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

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ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

CYBERSECURITY SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (AUG

2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause:

Covered article - The term "covered article" includes-

(1) "Information and Communications technology" which is an industry term for information technology that is involved in integrating telecommunications (e.g., telephone lines and wireless signals) and computers to enable users to access, store, manipulate, transmit, and receive digital information. This includes software, software as a service, digital and data services, and hardware components that support information creation, storage, transfer, and management, like computers and smartphones.

(2) "Telecommunications Equipment", which means equipment, other than customer premises equipment, used by a carrier to provide telecommunications services, and includes software integral to such equipment (including upgrades).

(3) "Telecommunications Service", which means the offering of telecommunications for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used.

(4) “Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk”, which means the risk that a person may sabotage, maliciously introduce unwanted function, extract data, or otherwise manipulate the design, integrity, manufacturing, production, distribution, installation, operation, maintenance, disposition, or retirement of covered articles to surveil, deny, disrupt, or otherwise manipulate the function, use, or operation of the covered articles or information stored or transmitted on the covered articles.

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