Attachment 3_RFO 52.212-1 ADDENDUM, Section L.pdf

RFO 52.212-1 ADDENDUM, Section L

ADDENDUM TO RFO PROVISION 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS –

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. General Information

Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used in accordance with (IAW) RFO Part 12 in awarding this contract. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to satisfy this requirement. This requirement is being solicited as a Request for Quotation

(RFQ); submission of a quote does not guarantee an award.

2. Questions

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to the points of contact, Angela Nartowicz (angela.nartowicz.1@us.af.mil) or Daniel Kim (daniel.kim.55@us.af.mil) no later than 10 August 2026 at 1200 p.m EDT. Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered.

3. Quote Submission

Quoters must use Attachment 2_Quote Schedule, to submit their prices. Company information must be included. Quotes must be submitted via email to the points of contact listed above by the date and time specified in the solicitation. IAW RFO 4.203-1(b). SAM will be checked to verify the quoter's status before any evaluation is conducted. In accordance with RFO 9.1 prospective quoters must be determined responsible prior to award.

4. System for Award Management (SAM)

To be eligible for award, the quoter must have a current and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quote. SAM registration will be verified before evaluation.

5. Terms and Conditions

Quoters are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Failure to comply with the terms and conditions may result in the quote being ineligible for award. Quoters must clearly identify any exceptions to the solicitation and provide a complete supporting rationale.

6. Quote Format

The quote shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes as outlined below. There are no page limitations unless stated otherwise.

Volume I: Price

• The quoter shall submit proposed pricing using Attachment 2 – Quote Schedule.

• Ensure a dollar value is entered for each contract line item (CLIN), rounded to the nearest hundredth (two decimal places).

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• Note: Wage Determination, dated 13 May 2026, applies to this acquisition.

Volume II: Technical Capability

The quoter shall submit a Technical Volume that demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements outlined in the PWS. Do not include any pricing information in this volume.

The Technical Volume must be organized to specifically address the following four (4) subfactors:

Subfactor 1: Technical Approach

The quoter shall provide a clear and convincing narrative detailing their technical approach to meeting all requirements of the LTS PWS. The narrative must explain how the quoter will ensure successful performance and continuous service delivery. Simply restating the PWS requirements or making general statements such as "standard procedures will be used" is not acceptable.

Subfactor 2: Cutover / Transition Plan

IAW PWS Sections 4.3 and 4.4, the quoter shall submit a comprehensive Cutover/Transition

Plan. The plan must detail the strategy for transitioning existing telecommunications services to the new contract without mission interruption. At a minimum, the plan must include:

• A realistic, detailed timeline for the transition period.

• Clear identification of key milestones, tasks, and responsible parties.

• A description of testing procedures to validate service functionality before, during, and after cutover.

• Credible risk mitigation and emergency rollback/fallback procedures.

Subfactor 3: Service Routing Diagram and Network Architecture

IAW PWS Section 5.1.20, the quoter shall submit a detailed Service Routing Diagram. The diagram must:

• Clearly illustrate the proposed physical and logical network architecture.

• Accurately identify all demarcation points.

• Demonstrate sufficient network redundancy and survivability measures to meet the PWS availability requirements. Generic or non-site-specific diagrams are not acceptable.

Subfactor 4: Interconnection Agreements (CLEC Compliance)

IAW PWS Section 4.3, the quoter must demonstrate the legal and technical authority to interface with the existing infrastructure.

• If the quoter is a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC): Provide documented proof of current, valid Interconnection Agreements with the Incumbent Local Exchange

Carrier (ILEC).

• If the quoter is the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC): Provide a written statement affirming this status for the required service area.

Subfactor 5: Mission Essential Plan (Continuity of Operations)

In accordance with PWS Section 2.2.4, the quoter shall submit a Mission Essential Plan detailing their procedures for maintaining continuity of operations and expediting service restoration during emergency, serious, or catastrophic outages. At a minimum, the plan must address:

• The quoter's processes for integrating, managing, and complying with the Government-provided Telecommunications Services Priority (TSP) and Restoration Priority List

(RPL).

• Specific communication and coordination protocols with the Government Point of

Contact (POC) during crisis events or designated mission-impacting outages.

• Actionable procedures for prioritizing the troubleshooting, repair, and restoration of mission-essential functions over routine services.

7. Acceptance, Late Submissions, and Award Basis

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, the quoter's initial quote should contain its best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Late submissions, modifications, or withdrawals will not be accepted after the solicitation closing time.

8. Brief Explanation of Award

Unsuccessful quoters may request a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision. Such requests must be received by the contracting officer within three (3) days after the date of contract award notification.

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