HE125424Q4000_P0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This is Amendment 0001 to the Solicitation to add FAR CLAUSE 52.219-14, and the follow ing language under FAR Clause 52.212-1 Addendum instruction to offerors: if subcontracting any portion of this requirement the vendor(s) are required to submit a w ritten certif ication that the subcontractor has the same small business status that qualif ied the prime contractor for the aw ard under the designated North American Industry Classif ication System (NAICS) code, and that the prime is completing at least 51% of the requested services. failure to provide this information may cause your quote to be consider ineligible for aw ard.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Apr-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X HE125424Q4000

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Apr-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. 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 virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01-Apr-2024

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DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY

ATTN: PROCUREMENT DIVISION

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

SUITE 05F09-02

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

HE1254 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Mar-2024 01:00 PM to 04-Apr-2024 01:00 PM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 06-Mar-2024 to 01-Apr-2024.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Global Changes

CLIN 0001 -- CLIN 5002

The PROG code S10 has been added.

The WSC Equipment code 000 has been added.

The MDAP/MAIS Code 000 has been added.

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2024)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 621910.

(2) The small business size standard is $22,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision) https://www.sam.gov/

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2024) ALTERNATE I (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and corresponding size standards for this acquisition are as follows; the categories or portions these NAICS codes are assigned to are specified elsewhere in the solicitation:

NAICS code Size standard

[Contracting Officer to insert NAICS codes and size standards].

(2) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce, (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519,if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that--

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

https://www.sam.gov/

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are--

(i) Set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii);

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are--

(i) Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for--

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause--

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

___ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph

(e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protege and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protege shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protege in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (BCLS) EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR SCHOOL

INTERSCHOLASTICS SPORTS

FORT BUCHANAN AND RAMEY SCHOOLS PUERTO RICO

1. General Information and Scope of Work.

1.1. Agency: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a Federally operated school system, responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DOD). For the school year (SY) 2024-25, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will provide PK-12 instruction to approximately 66,000 dependents of military and civilian employees. Student enrollment is based primarily on deployment of military troops worldwide. In the Americas, DoDEA operates 50 schools located in seven states, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. In Europe and the Middle East, DoDEA operates 64 schools located in Germany, England, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Turkey, Bahrain, and Italy. In the Pacific, DoDEA operates 45 schools located in Korea, Japan (mainland and Okinawa), and Guam.

1.2. Background: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) Puerto Rico Field Site requires emergency ambulance services as a condition to participate in inter-scholastic scheduled athletic events.

This service is annually as part of heightened safety measures implemented in response to possible student injuries occurring during the home and away games.

1.3 Scope of work: The contractor must provide all personnel, vehicles, equipment (Attachment 1-

Ambulance Equipment Listing), tools, materials, transportation, and other items to provide Basic Cardiac Life Support ambulance services at Fort Buchanan (Metro) and Ramey (Aguadilla) schools and at visiting schools outside those areas when requested

2. Requirement (Objectives).

2.1 Emergency Ambulance Services (Objective 1): DoDEA Puerto Rico school community requires Basic

Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Emergency Ambulance Services during school participation in inter-scholastic scheduled sporting events at Fort Buchanan and Ramey schools. On-site ambulance services will be require only for contact sports, as defined in attachment (2). This requirement should not include additional on-site or on-call arrangements for away non-contact athletic events unless the assigned DoDEA COR requests it. On-call ambulance services will be require only for non-contact sporting events and require a response time to be within 20 minutes from dispatch. Ambulance services for home away games (contact and non-contact) should be provided by the host school. If their arrangements fail the COR will consider if necessary to call the ambulance service provider under contract.

Supporting Tasks (Objective 1)

2.1.1 (Task 1) On-site (contact sports). Provide and maintian a fully operational ambulance at the designated schools locations at Fort Buchanan Base and Ramey.. Ambulance must be ready available to provide emergency services and trasportation to a medical facility to any injure personnel at the school site per duration of the athletic events (see tentative schedules).

2.1.2 (Task 2) On-call ambulance services will be require only for non-contact sporting events and requires a response time to be within 20 minutes from dispatch. Ambulance services for home away games (contact and non-contact) should be provided by the host school. If their arrangements fail the COR will consider if necessary to call the ambulance service provider under contract.. No charges to the government will apply when a sports event is canceled and notified to the contractor within twenty-four

(24) hours prior to the event.

2.1.3 (Task 3) The contractor shall have a replacement ambulance at Fort Buchanan and Ramey schools within 20 minutes of notification when the primary ambulance is on a dispatched run or when the ambulance onsite becomes non-operational. The estimated need for a replacement ambulance averaged 3% to 5% of an estimated total dispatch of 120 calls during a period of one (1) year. This information is based on historical data and may change.

2.1.4 (Task 4) Provide two medical service personnel in each ambulance, consisting of two (2) Emergency Technicians-Basic (EMT-B). The personnel must have:

2.1.4.1 Current CPR certification. The offeror shall submit copies of medical service personnels’

CPR certifications with this proposal.

2.1.4.2 Current EMT/Paramedic License. The offeror shall submit copies of the medical service personnel’s current EMT Paramedic License with this proposal.

2.1.4.3 Ongoing EMT education and skill verification programs.

2.1.4.4 Must be fluent in the English/Spanish (bilingual) language.

2.1.5 (Task 5) Possess Puerto Rico Department of Health Certification with control number. The offeror shall submit a copy of this certification with his quote.

2.1.6 (Task 6) Possess Puerto Rico Certificate of Authorization and License issued by the Public Service Commission. The offeror shall submit a copy of the certificate of authorization and license with this proposal.

2.1.7 (Task 7) The contractor must be in full compliance with all laws governing licensing/accreditation and/or regulations of their ambulance service.

2.1.8 (Task 8) The contractor must possess a municipal permit to operate a commercial business. The offeror shall submit a copy of the permit with his quote.

2.1.9 (Task 9) Ensure that all ambulances are Type 2 or above, such that they can support the complete spectrum of emergency services required. Documentation regarding the ambulance and equipment must be maintained and shared with COR or School personnel.

2.1.10 (Task 10) Inspect daily and service all equipment in accordance with medical industry standards by a certified medical equipment repair technician.

2.1.11 (Task 11) Ensure that each vehicle, all emergency medical equipment, and two-way communication telephones/radios are in proper working condition at the beginning of each shift.

2.1.12 (Task 12) Provide DoDEA schools in Puerto Rico with copies of field treatment protocols, operational instructions, or other internal documents that define the ambulance’s scope of care and services. The offeror shall submit sample field treatment protocols and operational instructions with this quote.

2.1.13 (Task 13) The contractor shall provide an incident report written in English of Patient Information permissible under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This report shall be provided to the DODEA Puerto Rico school/ COR within twenty-four (24) hours. The incident report will become the property of the US Government.

Performance Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (Objective 1)

The following applies to Objective 1:

2.1.1 Performance Standard (PS1) – On-site Ambulance Services response within 5 minutes of notification of incident. On-call Ambulance Services response within 20 minutes of notification.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL 1) - 95 % of tasks will be completed by the required completion date/time.

The 5% non-compliance with be reported in a Contractor Deficiency Report for corrective action.

2.1.2 PS2 - Deliverables will be provided IAW task requirements

AQL 2- 10% of deliverables will be rejected no more than once per quarter.

3. Constraints.

3.1 Security requirements

3.1.1 The local supporting military installation will issue all required installation/base passes to Contractor employees at no cost to the Contractor. Passes shall be in each Contractor employee’s possession at all times while on a military installation. The Contractor shall return base passes to the appropriate office within one business day upon termination of employment or completion of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that it coordinates Installation/Base Passes Access well in advance of the projected start dates for their employees as the turnaround is unpredictable and can vary for different locations.

3.1.2 Upon award, the contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer Representative with a list of employees requiring installation passes. Every ninety (90) days thereafter, the contractor must provide the Contracting Officer Representative with a revised personnel roster.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees strictly comply with established DoDEA visitor policies pursuant to DoDEA Regulation 4700.2, Internal Physical Security, March 2001 and DoDEA Regulation 4700.1, DoDEA Antiterrorism Program and Standards Para 4.7.11, which can be provided by the COR upon request. This shall include the mandatory use of visitor badges necessitating the positive identification of all visitors and Contractors. Visitor or Contractor non-compliance with the visitor policy will be documented within 24 hours of occurrence for follow-up with the Contracting Officer or Installation Commander, as appropriate.

3.1.4 Key personnel. Provide listing of key persoonel responsible for the performance of this contract NLT 5 days after contract award.

3.2 Work hours. Monday through Friday except Holidays – 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm

3.2.1 Holidays as specified below:

1 January, New Year’s Day 3rd Monday of January, Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday of February, President’s Day Last Monday of May, Memorial Day 19th June, Juneteenth 4 July, Independence Day 1st Monday of September, Labor Day 2nd Monday of October, Columbus Day 11th November, Veteran’s Day 4th Thursday of November, Thanksgiving Day 25 December, Christmas Day

3.3 DoDEA Americas Puerto Rico Community schools will monitor the emergency telephone communication with the ambulance crew. DODEA Puerto Rico schools will communicate the game schedules to confirm dates and locations via fax, e-mail, or by phone.

3.4 DoDEA Americas Puerto Rico Community will arrange for the ambulance to be parked in a safe, secure location and provide the crew with access to a restroom and telephone during the sports event.

3.5 DoDEA Americas Puerto Rico Community Games/Schedules/Itineraries: will be provided via e-mail, fax, or phone: to be provided by each school athletic director; tentative schedules will be provided before each season starts (fall, winter, and spring). Final schedules will be submitted after tentative schedules are reviewed and approved by Athletic Alliance Leagues. Duration per game: two hours minimum and three hours maximum. Duration for special events: four hours minimum/six hours maximum. (Attachment 1)

4.0 Furnished Resources. N/A

5.0 Contract Deliverables.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

MILESTONE/DELIVERABLE FORMAT

Number Copies

PWS

Reference

PLANNED

Frequency

Medical Personnel Certifications Word/pdf

1 2.1.4 Task 4 5 days After

Contract Award

Department of Health Certification with control number Word/pdf

2.1.4 Task 5

Contract Award

Municipal Permit to Operate a Commercial Business Word/pdf

2.1.8 Task 8 5 days After

Contract Award

Possess Puerto Rico Certificate of Authorization and License issued by the

Public Service Commission

Word/pdf

2.1.9 Task 6

Contract Award

Sample field treatment protocols and operational instructions

2.1.12 Task 12

5 Days after contract award

The contractor shall provide an incident report written in English of Patient Information permissible under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

2.1.13 Task 13

24 hours from occurance of incident

6.0 Acronyms and Definitions. Alphabetical list of definitions of key words used or acronyms.

Acceptance of Services – Acceptance” means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government for itself or as agent of another (1) assumes ownership of existing identified supplies tendered or

(2) approves specific services rendered as partial or complete performance of the contract. The term, conditional acceptance, means acceptance of supplies or services that do not conform to contract quality requirements or are otherwise incomplete, that the contractor is required to correct or otherwise complete by a specified date.

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) – Basic structural element in a procurement instrument describing and organizing the required product or service for pricing, delivery, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payment.

The use of the term “line item” includes “subcontract line number”, (SLIN), as applicable.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) – The Government’s formal process/format, normally tied into the Government’s QASP (definition below), that notifies the contractor of and tracks any observed quality or performance discrepancy between the contractor’s performance and the quality/performance objectives of this PWS. CDRs are formally written and tracked on any number of official documents/forms (e.g., DD Form 1772, DA Form 5479, etc.), and require timely responses from both the contractor and Government personnel to address/resolve.

Contracting Officer (KO) – The only individual with expressed authority to obligate (bind) the Government by means of entering, administering, and terminating contracts within the limits of authority delegated via a Contracting Officer’s warrant.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – Qualified and trained Government employee, nominated by the requiring activity (RA) and appointed in writing by a KO primarily to perform specific technical or administrative functions on a specific contract(s); serves as the ‘eyes and ears’ of a KO to assure the Government’s best interests are protected via the terms and conditions of the contract(s) appointed. COR’s do not have authority to obligate (i.e., bind) the Government.

Contract Specialist (CS) – Contracting career field professionals without the authority (i.e. not warranted) to enter into contracts on behalf the Government.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Department of Defense (DoD/DOD)

Defective Service - A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable - Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as digital reports.

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

In Accordance With (IAW)

Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) – Tabular listing of performance objectives and standards that provides the basis for a meaningful QASP.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) - A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions describing the required results in clear, specific and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – Government’s plan to monitor contractor’s performance, by method and frequency; all those critical areas performance required on the service contract to monitor the contractor’s performance on the contract

7.0 Performance Requirement Summary (PRS).

Performance

Objective Performance

Standard AQL Inspection

Method PWS 2.1.1 On-site

Ambulance Services Task 1

All tasks completed within the required �meline

No more than twice (2) occasions within the performance period should the ambulance response later than 5 minutes.

Periodic Surveillance through observa�on and

Bi-weekly Status Reports

PWS 2.1.2 On-Call Ambulance Services

Task 2

All tasks completed within the required timeline

No more than twice (2) occasions within the performance period should the ambulance response be later than 20 minutes.

Periodic Surveillance through observation and

Bi-weekly Status Reports

8.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

12.1.1 The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specific and shall provide one copy of the program to the Contracting Officer with the initial bid proposal. The Contracting Officer will review the Quality Control

Program and make proposed changes and return to the Contractor for revision, if necessary. An updated copy shall be provided to the Contracting Office prior to the award of the contract. The plan shall include procedures to implement all requirements of the contract, which will include the in-process controls of the ambulance service personnel.

12.1.2 An inspection system covering all services required by this contract which must specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspection will be accomplished and documented, and the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspections. The government reserves the right to request copies of the inspection system.

12.1.3 The contractor shall provide a current copy of all medical protocols. The contractor shall establish an internal policy and procedures for updating medical protocols. An annual training program on contractor-established medical protocols and shall provide proof of competency by the contractor’s medical director. The contractor shall provide established policies and procedures for personnel who do not comply with the contractor’s medical protocols.

12.1.4 An internal policy and procedures for conducting competency assessment on all contractor personnel.

The contractor must specify skill levels to be assessed initially and annually. The contractor’s medical director shall validate in writing the competency level verification of the individual contract employees.

12.1.5 Contractor will develop a method of identifying and preventing defects and negative trends in transportation runs, patient care, patient disposition/diversion before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

12.1.6 The contractor shall provide a method of identifying and preventing vehicle breakdowns. Submit a detailed procedure for alternative patient transportation in the event of an ambulance's mechanical breakdown.

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

Paragraph (a) of FAR Clause 52-212-1 is changed to read as follows:

1. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) plans to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), contract with a Period of Performance of 08 April 2024 to 25 September 2029, (inclusive of options). Performance requirements for this contract are provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) of this request for quote (RFQ). FAR Part 12, 13, and FAR Part 13.5 procedures will be used to evaluate this requirement. FAR Part 15 procedures will NOT apply to this requirement.

Paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52-212-1 is changed to read as follows:

2. The electronic files submitted must be Microsoft compatible and virus/malware free. Electronic media suspected by Government computers as possibly containing virus/malware will not be opened or considered. Facsimiles, CDs, or hard copies will not be accepted. Offerors who plan to submit a response to this solicitation shall submit their intent to do so. No questions will be answered with this solicitation. All electronic quotes must be received by the quote due date to arnita.waters@dodea.edu and octavio.palmero@dodea.edu. Late responses will not be accepted.

3. All quotes from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors, and Sub-contractors, who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with all required information prior to award, will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM by visiting https://sam.gov/. In addition, per FAR Clause 52.219-14, detailed in this solicitation, if subcontracting any portion of this requirement, the vendor(s) are required to submit a written certification that the subcontractor has the same small business status that qualified the prime contractor for the award under the designated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Failure to provide this information may cause your quote to be consider ineligible for award.

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1. General Instructions

NOTICE: The following instructions to vendors are to ensure the vendors submit information necessary for the Government to fully understand and evaluate proposals. Vendors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions carefully and provide technical information that clearly shows that the services provided meet specifications listed in this solicitation.

a. This section provides general guidance for preparing Quotes as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the Quote.