FA524020Q0086 ICC IDS (CO Signed).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 36TH WING (PACAF)

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE GUAM

1 September 2020

DOCUMENT TYPE: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

“Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA524020Q0086

SOLICITATION TYPE: REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ)

NAICS CODE: 334290, Other Communications Manufacturing SET-ASIDE: This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside seeking Brand Name Honeywell items.

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $22M

SUBJECT: 36 Wg ICC IDS

RESPONSE DATE: 16 September 2020 at 10:00am Chamorro Standard Time

DESCRIPTION:

I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.106-1(b)(ii) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued using simplified acquisition procedures.

II. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-07, effective date 31 August 2020.

III. Vendor shall quote on the following Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLINs):

CLIN Description Qty Unit of issue

Unit Price

Extended Price

0001 Equipment for Room 101B – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0002 Equipment for Room 103 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0003 Equipment for Room 104 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0004 Equipment for Room 110 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0005 Equipment for Room 133A – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0006 Equipment for Room 143 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0007 Equipment for Room 147A – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0008 Equipment for Room 132A – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0009 Equipment for Corridor 118 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0010 Equipment for Room 124 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0011 Equipment for Room 117B – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0012 Equipment for Room 123 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0013 Equipment for Room 130 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0014 Equipment for Room 131 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0015 Equipment for Room 129 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0016 Equipment for Room 128 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0017 Equipment for Room 127 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0018 Equipment for Room 126 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0019 Equipment for Room 122 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0020 Equipment for Room 121 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0021 Equipment for Room 109 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

0022 Equipment for Room 111 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0023 Equipment for Room 100 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0024 Equipment for Room 110A – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0025 Equipment for Room 139 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0026 Equipment for Room 141 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0027 Equipment for Corridor 135 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0028 Equipment for Room 134 – See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0029 Equipment for Building 21004– See Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement

1 Lot

0030 Delivery and Installation IAW Attachment

1. Performance Work Statement

TOTAL COST

IV. Vendor Information Vendor Name: Tax ID:

Quoted By: DUNS:

Title: CAGE:

Phone: Business Size:

Email: Delivery :

Warranty: Discount Terms:

V. Shipping and Delivery Information:

Delivery: FOB Destination: 90 Days ARO The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. The contractor shall deliver all Line Items to:

Delivery Address:

36 WG/CP

Building 21004 Andersen AFB Yigo, GU 96929

VI. Please ensure quotes in response to this solicitation are valid through 1 October, 2020.

VII. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Mar 2020) applies to this acquisition

VIII. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition.

a. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

i. Completed Representation and certifications: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding

Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

ii. Price

iii. Technical

Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the Solicitation & Performance Work Statement provided.

If seeking to provide an “or equal” quote, items must be on the Non-Nuclear Intrusion Detection System Equipment Approval List, dated 20 January 2020, must be able to interface with the 36 SFS/ECC Vindicator Head end, and equal to or better than the Vindicator Command and Control Platform (VCCP) V5 outlined in Appendix B of the PWS.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

b. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are Interchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

c. BASIS FOR AWARD / EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

i. The five (5) lowest priced quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If the lowest priced quote is found technically acceptable, the award will be made without further consideration. If the lowest quote is deemed technically unacceptable, the government will move to the next lowest quote, and so on until an award can be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Award will be made on the initial evaluation of quotes received in response to this RFQ. Therefore, offerors are cautioned to ensure that initial quotes contain your best terms from a technical and price standpoint.

Offerors are further advised that any affirmative response in regards to FAR 52.204-24(d) will be reviewed to determine if award is in the best interest of the government. If award is not in the best interest of the government, the government reserves the right to determine the quote ineligible for award.

IX. 52.225-18 – Place of Manufacture.

As prescribed in 25.1101(f), insert the following solicitation provision:

Place of Manufacture (Mar 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

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

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

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

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

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

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) FSC 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.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly—

(1) [ ] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) [ ] Outside the United States.

(End of provision)

X. Interchanges: The government intends to award a purchase order without Interchanges with respective offerors. However, the Government may conduct Interchanges with one, some, none or all Vendors at its discretion.

XI. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar 2020) is included in this solicitation. The contractor must have a valid Representations and Certifications filed in the System for Award Management (SAM) and furnish the government a completed copy of the record with its offer.

XII. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition.

No addenda to this clause.

XIII. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Mar 2020), applies to this acquisition. These additional FAR provisions and clauses cited within the clause at 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition:

FAR 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) FAR 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)

FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) FAR 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) FAR Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2020) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)

XIV. Additional provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are listed below:

FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

i. If offering a product other than the Brand Name specified herein, the vendors are required to provide the descriptive literature in sufficient detail to determine if the items quoted are technically acceptable in terms of Brand Name or Equal to the specifications and equipment identified in Attachment 1, Salient Characteristics.

ii. To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products must

1. Meet the salient physical, functions, and/or performance characteristics as specified in this solicitation (or attachment)

2. Clearly identify the item by

a. Manufacturer’s Name

b. Manufacturer’s Part Number

c. Description to include salient physical, functional, and/or performance characteristics to include any and all catalog cuts for the equipment.

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016)

FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Mar 2020) FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2020) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) FAR 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) FAR 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims (May 2014) FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014) FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 2016) DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.225-7048, Export – Controlled Items (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Feb 2019) AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Oct 2019)

XV. Provisions and Clauses By Full Text:

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://acquisition.gov/

(End of clause)

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

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 the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items

(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) Representation. 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)

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in 4.2105(b), insert the following clause:

Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means–

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

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

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

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

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

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

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

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause:

any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph

(e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

As prescribed in 4.2105(c), insert the following provision:

Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019)

(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.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

XVI. All firms must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ to be considered for award. Quote must be directly submitted by the firm registered in SAM that is intended to be the successful awardee. Quotes submitted by another firm on behalf of a SAM registered company with the intention of being award “care of” will not be accepted. All quotes must include registered DUNS, CAGE code, and Tax ID and small business status.

XVII. Submit offer via email to TSgt Joshua Bruce at joshua.bruce@us.af.mil and SrA Krisan Languell at krisan.languell@us.af.mil. Submittal of multiple quotes will not be accepted.

A site visit will be tentatively held on 8 September 2020, 09:45 A.M. ChST;

***PLEASE NOTIFY ABOVE POCs VIA EMAIL IF PLANNING TO ATTEND***

Meeting will be at North Gate to ensure base access. This site visit is not mandatory, and vendors not in attendance are still encouraged to submit offers.

A Response to this RFQ must be received via e-mail no later than 10:00 A.M. Chamorro Standard Time (ChST) on 16 September 2020. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Emailed quotes must be received at the stated addressee email inbox on time and the addressee must be able to open the email and all attachments. No other email receipt will be acceptable. The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of offers. It is the vendor’s responsibility to request and receive confirmation of quote receipt.

XVIII. Please send any questions to the email provided above or call (671) 366-4948 for information regarding this solicitation no later than 10:00 A.M. ChST on 9 September 2020.

JOSHUA G. BRUCE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: Statement of Work Attachment 2: Required FAR Reps and Certs

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