GPA - Solicitation - 2026.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

102225R3236

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19AQMM26R0350

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

08/08/2026

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

08/08/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Frederick Washington

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(202) 286-4942

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

CODE AGA__

GLOBAL ACQUISITION (A/GA)

1200 Wilson Blvd, SA-6B

ATTN: A/GA

ARLINGTON, VA 22209

9. ISSUED BY X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

X REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

GPA__CODE15. DELIVER TO

GLOBAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GPA)

2201 C. STREET N.W.

ATTN: GPA/GM/FPC

WASHINGTON, DC 20520

CODE16. ADMINISTERED BY

074824632 FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Contact Hana Hausnerova UEI:

JB6NUGL6L5V3Telephone No. 2029395889

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER

1630 CRESCENT PL NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20009-4004

CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NUMBER 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Line Information

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Frederick Washington

31c. DATE SIGNED 09/29/2026

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

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

PARTIAL FINAL

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

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. 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)

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM26R0350

Contract Number: Title:

Public Relations Professional Communications Svcs

Date of Solicitation:

08/08/2026

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

1.0 LT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Delivery Schedule:

Delivery Number Delivery Date Quantity FOB Point 1 10/11/2025 1.000000 Destination

Period of Performance: 09/30/2026 - 09/29/2027

Description: CLIN 001 -DIRECT LABOR ESTIMATE Estimated Hours YR 1

Director Associate Program Officer Coordinator

Reference Line: 102225R3236 - 001

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

1.0 LT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Delivery Schedule:

Delivery Number Delivery Date Quantity FOB Point 1 10/11/2025 1.000000 Destination

Period of Performance: 09/30/2026 - 09/29/2027

Description: CLIN 002 - Other Direct Costs - Program Costs YR 1

Annual amts will be calculated - Enter Year 1 only for all items except Equipment

Participant Program Costs Staff travel costs Subcontract for travel facilitator/producer Conference Space Technology and Equipment

Reference Line: 102225R3236 - 002

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2027 - 09/29/2028

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Description: 1001:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2027 - 09/29/2028

Description: 1002:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2028 - 09/29/2029

Description: 2001:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2028 - 09/29/2029

Description: 2002:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2029 - 09/29/2030

Description: 3001:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2029 - 09/29/2030

Description: 3002:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2030 - 09/29/2031

Description: 4001:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Material

Costs

Travel

Costs

Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC: R499

PSC Description: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

OTHER

Type of Contract Pricing: Time and Materials

0.0 EA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Period of Performance: 09/30/2030 - 09/29/2031

Description: 4002:

Pricing Options: Unexercised Option

CLIN Funding: Cost:

Base Totals: $0.00 $0.00

Exercised Options Totals: $0.00 $0.00

Unexercised Options Totals: $0.00 $0.00

Base and Options Totals: $0.00 $0.00

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

Acquisition.gov [Insert one or more Internet addresses]

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(End of clause)

B-001 - CEILING PRICE (Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Contract)

(a) The ceiling price(s) of this contract is as set forth below.

Period Ceiling Price

(b) If this contract includes options and a ceiling price is specified for each option, each ceiling price shall apply separately and independently to that option. The Contractor shall not exceed the ceiling price(s) of this contract except as provided in FAR 52.232-7

"PAYMENTS UNDER TIME-AND-MATERIALS AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS".

(c) Notwithstanding the above, if this contract is funded below the ceiling price(s), the Contractor shall not exceed the funded amount.

(end of clause)

B-008 - TRAVEL COSTS (Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour)

(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for its reasonable actual travel costs in accordance with its usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2, specifically FAR 31.205-46. Travel must be directly related to and required for performance of this contract, and authorized in advance and in writing by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

In no event shall costs associated with employee commuting be reimbursable as a direct cost under this contract.

(b) Travel costs shall not be burdened with any indirect costs unless specifically allowable in accordance with the Contractor's usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2. In no event shall travel costs be burdened with fee/profit.

(c) The Contractor shall include a breakout of all authorized travel expenses as an attachment to his invoices. Administrative support (coordination of travel arrangements, etc.) will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

(d) Should any Contractor personnel be requested to perform in any area which has been determined by the Department of State to be a hazardous duty area, hazardous duty premium pay if and to the extent requested and allowed, will be payable at the same rate as would be given to Department of State direct-hire employees pursuant to Chapter 650 of the U.S. Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas).. Hazardous duty premium pay shall not be burdened with any indirect costs (e.g., overhead, G and A) or fee/profit.

(e) When local travel between the Contractor employee's regular place of performance and other locations is specifically authorized by the COR, transportation expenses shall be allowable costs under this contract. For the purposes of this clause, local travel means travel within a 50 mile radius of the Contractor employee's regular place of performance and does not include daily commuting or associated costs.

(f) For travel where use of a personal automobile has been specifically authorized by the COR, reimbursement shall be computed on the basis of actual miles traveled from starting point to destination. Other related miscellaneous expenses, such as tolls and parking fees, incurred in the performance of tasks authorized under this contract, will be reimbursed. Car rentals require advance approval by the COR and will be authorized only when consistent with good business practice. Allowable costs shall not exceed the actual cost of renting a compact automobile (a maximum of one for four Contractor personnel), unless extenuating circumstances (e.g., excess baggage) require other arrangements and subsequent COR approval is obtained.

(g) The Government will reimburse the Contractor for Contractor employee's travel time to or from other authorized work locations;

except that for labor categories which are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), a reimbursement will be allowed only for travel during the employee's regular working hours. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for time spent in stand down or temporary layovers for the convenience of the Contractor by FLSA exempt contractor employees except as authorized by the Federal Travel Regulations.

(h) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who will be required to travel outside the United States have current and valid passports. The Contractor shall also be responsible for obtaining any visas required for travel to foreign countries under this contract. The Contractor shall make no direct labor charges for obtaining/maintaining passports and/or visas.

(end of clause)

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B-010 - TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a Time-and-Material or Labor-Hour type contract.

C-010 - Statement of Work

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, Foreign Press Centers

Statement of Work

Logistical Support for Foreign Press Center’s International Media Reporting Programs

Background:#The Foreign Press Center (FPC), part of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA), serves the American people by advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities through strategic engagement with international media. By developing reporting opportunities and connecting foreign journalists with U.S. policymakers and experts across the country, the FPC offers outlets a deeper, more accurate understanding of U.S. policy and society and projects Administration messaging to key audiences across the globe. The FPC promotes firsthand reporting that reflects America's commitment to First Amendment freedoms and democratic principles. These programs amplify U.S. leadership on the global stage, counter adversarial propaganda, and protect the integrity of messaging that aligns with American interests. Through this work, the FPC enhances the worldwide impact of U.S. policy messaging and reinforces a safer, more secure, and more prosperous America.

Introduction: The Foreign Press Center’s International Media Reporting Programs play a crucial role in advancing the Administration's America First priorities and shaping global media narratives about the United States. By engaging media professionals through local and national reporting programs, the FPC enables key media to report in-depth on U.S.

policy and society in ways that influence global understanding and build support for the United States. Participating media include prominent broadcast, print, radio, and digital outlets that reach audiences in every corner of the globe. FPC designs these immersive, on-the-record programs strategically to shape press narratives on key policy priorities, providing media with firsthand experiences and access to high- This document doesn't have any headings. To add headings to your Table of Contents, go to Home > Styles quality, authoritative information. Through informing and influencing foreign publics, FPC promotes U.S. economic growth, U.S. citizen security, and global stability – in turn, making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

The FPC does not review, approve, censor or influence the editorial content produced through the program. The FPC remains firmly committed to supporting transparent access to information and upholding media freedom as a cornerstone of democracy.

The FPC directs and manages all program themes and sub-themes/topics of program itineraries.

The FPC selects all participating journalists.

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FPC International Media Programs:#There are several types of International Media Reporting Programs for which the FPC will require logistical support:

1. Media Co-operatives (Media Co-ops):#includes two journalists from the same country and outlet. Travel to 2-3 U.S. cities for 8-10 nights. Itineraries executed by an experienced American travel facilitator selected by the FPC and sub-contracted.

1. Large International Reporting Tours (Large IRTs):#includes 12-20 journalists from different outlets and countries. Travel to 2-3 U.S. cities for 8-10 nights. Itineraries are developed and executed by the FPC. When requested by FPC, vendor shall provide one staff member to accompany program travel for logistical support.

1. Small International Reporting Tours (Small IRTs):#includes 2-10 journalists from different outlets and countries. Travel to 2 U.S. cities for up to 7nights. Itineraries are developed and executed by the FPC.

1. Domestic Reporting Tours (DRTs):#includes 10-20 journalists who are U.S.-based foreign correspondents and credentialed with the FPC. Travel to 1-2 U.S. cities for 2-3 nights. Itineraries are developed and executed by the FPC.

1. Local Reporting Tours (LRTs):#includes 5-20 journalists who are U.S. based foreign correspondents and credentialed with the FPC. Travel is one day only, originating from one of the FPC's flagship locations in Washington, D.C., or New York, NY. Itineraries are developed and executed by the FPC.

Purpose of Tasks:

To provide logistical, administrative, and financial services to the FPC for their International Media Reporting Programs, including Media Co-operatives (Media Co-ops), Large International Reporting Tours (Large IRTs), Small International Reporting Tours (Small IRTs), Domestic Reporting Tours (DRTs), and Local Reporting Tours (LRTs).

Vendor shall be responsible for:

Travel and Logistics:

• Coordinate U.S. domestic travel related arrangements (e.g. air, lodging, ground transportation, reserving meeting space) as needed for all applicable programs.

Financial Services (as applicable by program type):

• Issuance of funds for per diem and incidental expenses to participants in adherence to

GSA regulations

• Arrangements for group working meals in adherence to GSA regulations, as needed

Program Support:

• Distributed and manage collection of FPC's Terms and Conditions form to each program participant, ensuring all participants fully complete and return the form, as it is required for program participation (Large IRTs, Small IRTs, Media Co-ops).

• Provision of SIM cards for communication during the duration of program for all applicable program types. Collection of passport and visa biographical information as required for program participation for all applicable program types.

• Collection of participant flight information to coordinate and arrange ground transportation for all applicable program types.

• Issuance of limited emergency health insurance for the duration of program, for all applicable program types.

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• Maintenance of organized records of all signed Terms and Conditions and travel documentation, ensuring all information is handled in compliance with federal privacy, security, and records management requirements (all programs).

Staffing:

• Provision of one staff member, when needed, to accompany Large International

Reporting Tours to coordinate logistical support such as bus arrangements, group communication, meeting room arrangements, assistance with lost luggage, and other logistical issues that arise as needed.

• Subcontract travel facilitators who serve as producers for Media Co-op programs, to arrange interviews, draft the program schedule, and accompany foreign journalists during their program in the United States.

Tracking and Reporting:

• Tracking of progress of each program's elements on a shared document between the

Vendor and the FPC.

Budgeting:

• Within one week of FPC request, Vendor will provide a draft project budget for each reporting program and receive approval from the FPC.

• Vendor will submit a detailed invoice at the conclusion of each reporting program and will include a summary of all actual costs (with invoices and receipts).

• Vendor will provide subcontracted producers with an advance in travel funds and will process invoices for their post-program payment in a timely manner.

Invoicing:#Within 45 days of the conclusion of each International Media Reporting Program, the vendor shall provide a summary of all actual costs. The vendor shall include copies of invoices that indicate all costs billed. The Contracting Officer's Representatives will review each cost summary.

Deliverables:#Effectively and efficiently manage program logistics and administration so that the FPC is able to strategically engage foreign media professionals and shape global reporting to advance U.S. foreign policy goals. The FPC will provide a schedule and confirmation of program dates, location and the number of participants. The FPC may revise this plan at any time to reflect changes in Administration priorities and may incorporate additional programs upon securing additional funding.

Base Year (FY27):

• Up to One (2) Large International Reporting Tours

• Up to Two (8) Small International Reporting Tours

• Up to Five (5) Domestic Reporting Tours

• Up to Two (4) Local Reporting Tours

• Up to Five (6) Media Cooperatives

Option Year 1 (FY28):#The Government may exercise an option to extend services for an additional twelve-month period. If exercised, the vendor shall provide the same scope of services as the base year, with funding adjusted to account for program expansion and inflationary costs.

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Option Year 2 (FY29):#The Government may exercise an option to extend services for a second additional twelve-month period. If exercised, the vendor shall provide the same scope of services as the base year, with funding adjusted to account for program expansion and inflationary costs.

Option Year 3 (FY30):#The Government may exercise an option to extend services for a second additional twelve-month period. If exercised, the vendor shall provide the same scope of services as the base year, with funding adjusted to account for program expansion and inflationary costs.

Option Year 4 (FY31):#The Government may exercise an option to extend services for a second additional twelve-month period. If exercised, the vendor shall provide the same scope of services as the base year, with funding adjusted to account for program expansion and inflationary costs.

The Government will provide written notice of its intent to exercise each option year no later than 60 days prior to the expiration of the current contract period. Exercise of option years is at the sole discretion of the Government and is contingent upon satisfactory contractor performance, continued program need, and availability of funds.

Bureau: GPA Location: Washington, D.C.

Security Requirements:#none Period of Performance:

• Base Year: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027

• Option Year 1: September 30, 2027 – September 29, 2028 (if exercised)

• Option Year 2: September 30, 2028 – September 29, 2029 (if exercised)

• Option Year 3: September 30, 2029 – September 29, 2030 (if exercised)

• Option Year 4: September 30, 2030 – September 29, 2031 (if exercised)

Place of Performance:#United States

C-003 - INCORPORATION OF CONTRACTOR'S TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(a) The Contractor shall perform this contract in accordance with its technical proposal dated [DATE] and any revisions thereto submitted in response to Solicitation No. [19AQMM26R0350].

(b) The Contractor's technical proposal is incorporated by reference and hereby made subject to the provisions of the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" clause in SECTION I of this contract. Under the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" clause, the Contractor's technical proposal shall follow "the specifications" in the order of precedence.

D-002 - MARKING OF REPORTS

All reports delivered by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall prominently show on the cover of the report:

(a) Name and business address of the Contractor;

(b) Contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

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(c) Date of report; and

(d) Program office(s).

(e) All reports become the property of the Department. Reports shall not contain any markings or legends which restrict the Department's use of such reports in any way.

(end of clause)

E-004 - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (Services)

Inspection and acceptance of the services to be provided hereunder shall be made by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

F-006 - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This contract shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature, and shall remain in effect until [29 September 2027].

F-007 - PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The principal place of performance for this contract shall be:

[United States, Washington D.C.]

H-009 - CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

(end of clause)

H-024 - NONPAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies or services, or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the Contractor of his own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer. Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and/or conditions of this contract.

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H-032 - ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST - General

(a) The Contractor warrants that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, or that the Contractor has disclosed all such relevant information.

(b) The Contractor agrees that if an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest is discovered after award, the Contractor will make a full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer. This disclosure shall include a description of actions which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take to avoid or mitigate the actual or potential conflict.

(c) If the Contractor was aware of a potential organizational conflict of interest prior to award or discovered an actual or potential conflict after award and did not disclose or misrepresented relevant information to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract for default.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts.

52.204-19 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

52.204-27 - Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023)

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

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)--

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use--

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, "No TikTok on Government Devices" Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors.

The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided

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(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.212-4 - Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

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(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.

destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(i) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

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(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation;

and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

X (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community--see FAR 3.900(a).

__ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

X (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

__ (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

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X (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved]

__ (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv)…