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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as p rovid ed herein, all terms and cond itions o f th e document referenced in Item 9A o r 10 A, as hereto fore chang ed , remains un ch an ged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND T IT LE OF SIGNER (T ype or print )

30-105-04EXCEP TION T O SF 30

AP PROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) P rescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this solicitation amendment is as f ollow :

1. Incorporate FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment into the solicitation, and

2. Update FAR 52.212-1 A ddendum-Instructions to Of f eror-Commercial Items w ith additional instructions highlighted in yellow .

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Aug-2020

16B. UNITED STAT ES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signa ture of Cont ract ing Officer)(Signat ure of person aut horized t o sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONT RACT OR (No., St reet , County, Sta te and Zip Code) X HE125420Q0038

X 9B. DATED (SEE IT EM 11)

10-Aug-2020

10B. DATED (SEE IT EM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS IT EM ONLY AP PLIES TO AMENDMENT S OF SOLICITAT IONS

X Th e ab ove n umbered solicitation is amend ed as set forth in Item 1 4. Th e hou r and date sp ecified for receipt o f Offer is extend ed , X is not extended.

Offer mu st ackn owled ge receipt of this amen dment p rior to the h our an d d ate specified in the solicitation or as amen ded b y o ne of the following method s:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15 , and returnin g 1 co pies of the amen dment; (b ) By ackn owled ging receipt of this amen dment o n each copy of the o ffer sub mitted ;

o r (c) By separate letter o r teleg ram wh ich includ es a reference to th e so licitation and amend men t nu mbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtu e of this amen dment y ou desire to change an offer already su bmitted, su ch change may be made by teleg ram or letter, p rovid ed each telegram o r letter mak es reference to th e so licitation and this amen dment, an d is receiv ed prio r to the op en ing hou r and date sp ecified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND AP PROP RIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM AP PLIES ONLY T O MODIFICATIONS OF CONT RACT S/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES T HE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED P URSUANT T O: (Specify aut horit y) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN T HE

CONT RACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. T HE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office , appropria tion dat e, et c.) SET FORT H IN ITEM 14, P URSUANT TO T HE AUT HORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. T HIS SUPP LEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENT ERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUT HORITY OF:

D. OT HER (Specify type of modificat ion and aut horit y)

E. IMP ORTANT: Contrac tor is not, is required t o sign this document and re turn copies to t he issuing office.

14. DESCRIP TION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, inc luding solic ita tion/contrac t subject mat t er where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If app licable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Aug-2020

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by reference:

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

AUG 2020

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 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) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2006)

The word “offeror” is synonymously used with the words “quoter” and “vendor” in this RFQ. However, all submissions in response to this RFQ will be considered quotations in accordance with the definition listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.004.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Paragraph (b) Submission of offers. In addition to those requirements as stated in this paragraph, the following are added and shall apply to the submission requirements in response to this solicitation:

1. Quote Structure and Content – Vendors shall submit quote packages consisting of the following separate/distinct volumes for evaluation purposes and include the content identified herein:

1. Volume 1 - Administrative Cover Letter: The cover letter shall include the following:

a. Tax identification number (TIN);

b. Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS);

c. Complete Business Mailing Address;

d. Cage Code/NAICS Code; and,

e. Contact Name, Phone, Fax and Email address

f. FAR 52.212-3 filled out completely

g. Completed Attachment 2, Government Product Accessibility Template (GPAT)

h. Completed Attachment 3, Terms of Service Addendum

i. Completed Revised Attachment 4, DoDEA Cloud Questionnaire

j. FAR 52.204-24 filled out completed

2. Volume 2 Factor 1 – Technical Approach: Vendors shall provide a technical approach that will be evaluated on how well their quote meets or exceeds the requirements specified in the PWS section

2.1 and all its sub-sections to include PWS section 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, and their sub-sections. Volume 2 shall not exceed 15 pages in length. Links to demos and/or links to examples of products are allowed to be included as part of the Volume 2 submission.

3. Volume 3 Factor 2 – Past Performance.

This quote volume shall include at least one and no more than three projects/references that demonstrate recent and relevant past performance. Recent is defined as contracts performed within the last five years, including those efforts currently being performed. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope to the work described in the PWS. When citing each source of past performance, the following information shall be included:

Organization name and address Point of Contact name, phone number, and email Description of the effort to include performance dates Contract Number and Contract Value

Past Performance information may be obtained from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not be limited to, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting system (eSRS), or other databases; and interviews with Program Managers and Contracting Officers.

4. Volume 4 Factor 3 – Price.

This quote volume shall:

a. Be in Microsoft Excel. All items must have a price or be marked “NSP” for “Not Separately Priced.” Each item will state the description including manufacturing number or catalog number quantity, unit of issue, unit price, and extended total. A final total for one 12-month base period and four subsequent 12-month option periods is required in the Excel Spreadsheet. (Attachment 1, Pricing Sheet)

b. In lieu of Attachment 1, Pricing Sheet, the vendor may submit an excel pricing sheet that is more appropriate to their standard commercial practice. If a vendor’s quote includes an alternate pricing structure than what is provided, the vendor shall reference the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in Attachment 1, Pricing Sheet. All items must have a price or be marked “NSP” for “Not Separately Priced.” Each item will state the description including manufacturing number or catalog number, quantity, unit of issue, unit price, and extended total. A final total for one 12-month base period and four subsequent 12-month option period is required in the Excel Spreadsheet. The Government may exclude quotes from further consideration if any items described in the technical quote are not included in the pricing schedule.

Quote Submission Requirements: Instructions are set forth herein for vendors to prepare and submit a quote to the Government in response to this solicitation. Vendors are strongly advised to carefully read and fully understand these instructions to ensure submission of a fully compliant and sufficiently prepared quote. Vendors are cautioned that quotes containing less than the minimum information required by these instructions may be rejected by the government and eliminated from further consideration for award.

2. Questions – Questions in regards to this Request for Quote (RFQ) shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist hope.woods@dodea.edu with the subject line, “Questions to Solicitation Number HE125420Q0038, (Interactive Slideshow Software with Formative Assessment)” no later than 12:00PM EST on August 12, 2020.

A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be provided via an amendment to the RFQ posted to https://beta.SAM.gov/. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to monitor the website for Government postings containing information applicable to this RFQ. Vendors are advised that questions or comments will not be honored if communicated outside of email or to any individual other than the point of contact identified above. Questions shall be grouped and identified by solicitation section, paragraph and page number, including attachments, and shall be attached to the email transmission as a Microsoft Word document.

3. Submission requirements and quote due date (Volumes 1 - 4): Quote is due no later than the date listed in the solicitation via email Ms. Hope N. Woods at hope.woods@dodea.edu.

Note: DoDEA has a maximum email limit of 10MB. Vendors shall confirm receipt of their electronic copy by return email from these the above email addresses.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Paragraph (c) Period for acceptance of offers. This paragraph is changed to read as follows: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Paragraph (e) Multiple offers. This paragraph is changed to read as follows: Multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions will NOT be accepted.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Paragraph (g) Contract award. This paragraph is changed to read as follows:

This is a procurement conducted under FAR Parts 12, 13 (13.5) and not FAR Part 15.The Government is not bound by FAR Part 15 procedures on negotiations, discussions, setting a competitive range, or any other FAR 15.503 requirements, unless specified in this solicitation.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Paragraph (l) Debriefing. This paragraph is changed to read as follows:

Request for information. Requests for information will be conducted under FAR 13.106-3(d) and 15.503(b)(2).

(End of addendum to FAR 52.212-1)

The following have been deleted:

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

AUG 2019

(End of Summary of Changes)