B08 Amended Combined Synopsis Sol HT9425-25-R-0015 Facilities Maintenance Services WRAIR.pdf

HT942525R0015

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Amendment 2

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: HT9425-25-R-0015

Posted Date: 03/25/2025

Questions Due Date: 4/1/2025

Original Response Date: 04/9/2025

Current Response Date: 04/9/2025

Revised Response Date: 04/21/2025

Product or Service Code: R799 Other Management Support Services

Set Aside: Total Small Business

NAICS Code: 561210

Contracting Office Address

US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA)

808 Schreider Street Fort Detrick, MD 21702

Amendment 2 Changes:

• Update Performance Work Statement to better outline the Quality Assurance support and required certifications

• Update Instructions to Offeror

• Update Evaluation

• Add Attachment 5 – Price Sheet

• Add Questions and Answers

• Extend proposal due date

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

“quotations” are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a "request for quotations (RFQ)." The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 88B.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561210, with a small business size standard of $47M.

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) contract to provide project management, quality assurance, and operational support services. This shall include Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) facilities that range in size from 22,140 square feet to 1,000,000 square feet, along with their surroundings and connections to municipal support (e.g., water, sewer, power, etc.). Contractor personnel shall work independently and in association with various Government staff on assigned projects that are within the scope of work and shall provide the technical assistance necessary to accomplish the assigned tasks in the performance of this contract at the WRAIR and Nave Medical Research Command (NMRC) Forest Glen Annex and other WRAIR owned facilities both CONUS and OCONUS as needed.

Place of Performance

503 Robert Grant Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Occasional support may be required at OCONUS locations.

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

QUESTION # 1

Budget-related Clarification:

Could you confirm the available budget for the service labor and surge support items specified in the solicitation, particularly concerning the option years? This will help us align our proposal with your financial expectations.

ANSWER: Budget is available for the base period, however, surge is unknown and will not be funded at time of award. Option Year is exercise based on Government need and contractor’s performance.

QUESTION # 2

Surge Support Labor:

We understand that surge support labor may be activated through contract modification. Could you clarify the exact process for triggering surge support and the level of coordination required with your team to activate these services?

ANSWER: Surge is unknown. Surge support labor will pe represented as an Optional CLIN for the contract. If there is a surge in labor, the Option CLIN will be exercised through contract modification.

The Optional CLIN will be awarded at a full time equivalent of 12 months, however if a surge is required, the Contracting Office will reach out request a pro-rate pricing depending on the length of the surge within the Period of Performance. As a result, a modification will be executed accordingly based on the revised pro-rate pricing. Offerors are reminded that Government will still conduct price to be fair and reasonable under these conditions and will be comparing it to pricing/rates at time of ward for surge.

QUESTION # 3

Project Management Support:

Could you expand on the specific types of projects for which the project management support services will be utilized? Understanding the scope and typical scale of these projects would help us better tailor our approach.

ANSWER: Projects could range from small construction and renovation to large scale multi-million dollar projects across multiple medical research buildings. These could include anything from mechanical work, HVAC, plumbing, building automation, fire protection, etc.

QUESTION # 4

Operational and Maintenance Support:

The PWS references operational and maintenance support at various facilities. Could you provide additional details regarding the frequency and nature of these operations (e.g., routine maintenance, emergency repairs)?

ANSWER: All primary facilities are located on one campus. Multiple buildings are serviced daily.

QUESTION # 5

Performance Metrics:

Can you clarify which metrics will be used to evaluate contractor performance under the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)? I want you to know that understanding these metrics will help us ensure we meet and exceed your expectations.

ANSWER: Metrics will primarily include number tasks successfully performed and the manner of timeliness in which they are completed, including deliverables, customer service, etc. QASP has been added as part of solicitation to provide metrics.

QUESTION # 6

Site Access and Security Clearances:

While the contract does not specify the need for a facility security clearance, could you confirm whether background checks or other security measures are required for contractor personnel accessing specific facilities?

ANSWER: The organization shall perform a background check, no clearance required.

QUESTION # 7

Cross-Agency Coordination:

The PWS mentions coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and other government entities.

Can you provide more details on the specific points of contact (POCs) at these agencies and how they will be involved in executing this contract?

ANSWER: For projects managed through USACE, the POC may vary from project to project. The contractor will be required to coordinate meetings with these entities and facilitate USACE’s review of plans, drawings, etc.

QUESTION # 8

Out-of-Scope Work:

Are there any potential tasks or services that might be considered out of scope but could be requested during the performance of this contract? I understand this in advance so that we can prepare for any future needs.

ANSWER: No, there are no potential tasks or services that might be considered out of scope but could be requested during the performance of this contract

QUESTION # 9

Reporting Requirements:

Could you confirm the reporting requirements for weekly status reports and other deliverables? Specifically, how would you prefer these reports to be formatted and submitted?

ANSWER: Formatting is at the discretion of the contractor; status reports should be submitted both to the Government and to the contractor’s headquarters team.

QUESTION # 10

Facility Operations Impact:

Given the large scale of the facilities mentioned in the PWS (ranging from 22,140 to 1,000,000 square feet), how will the contractor be expected to minimize any disruption to daily operations during maintenance or construction activities?

ANSWER: Contractor will coordinate through the facilities management division to schedule disruptions at times they will impact the organization as little as possible.

QUESTION # 11

Does the Government want each Volume submitted as individual files or two separate files, i.e. File #1 consisting of Volume’s 1-3 and File #2 of Volume 4?

ANSWER: Each volume should be submitted as a separate files.

QUESTION # 12

The solicitation includes Attachment 1, 3, & 4 but not Attachment 2. Did the government forget to include an attachment in the solicitation?

ANSWER: Solicitation posting was amended and Attachment 2, QASP, was provided. The QASP has been attached again as part of the Question / Answers phase of this requirement.

QUESTION # 13

Does the Government anticipate that Key Personnel resumes will count against the 45-page limit for Volume 1&2?

ANSWER: Key Personnel is not a requirement and as such resumes are not required. Reference PWS section 1.10.

Language under instructions / evaluation has been updated removing “key personnel” verbiage.

QUESTION # 14

In Historical Support, the Government states that the Quality Assurance Technician has been on surge only and as referenced in the PWS. Can the Government provide an average of hours needed on an annual basis to meet the surge only requirement for the Quality Assurance Technician?

ANSWER: Surge is unknown. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, Offerors are asked to submit at 1912 Hours for Quality Assurance Technician. When surge is required the Government will reach out and request a pro-rate price based on the time remaining on the Period of Performance and execute the optional CLIN accordingly with a new total. Note, the Government will ensure pro-rate is fair and reasonable to price at time of award.

QUESTION # 15

Can the Government provide an estimated project load the current Project Managers handle on an annual basis?

ANSWER: Projects could range from small construction and renovation to large scale multi-million dollar projects across multiple medical research buildings. These could include anything from mechanical work, HVAC, plumbing, building automation, fire protection, etc. The Government has provided historical support to capture annual hourly support for each FTE at 1912.

QUESTION # 16

Section 1.5.2 states that the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated in accordance with the QASP. Can the government provide the QASP?

ANSWER: Yes, Contractor’s performance will be evaluated in accordance with the QASP, QASP was provided as an attachment 2

QUESTION # 17

Section 1.15.1, Non-Disclosure Statements states the contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the government no later than 30-days prior to commencement of work under the contract. Does the Government have a set standard of language, or will our internal company non-disclosure agreements be sufficient?

ANSWER: Please reference Exhibit C of PWS.

QUESTION # 18

Section 1.18 Phase In/Phase Out Period shows as reserved. Does the Government anticipate a transition-in period for this effort?

ANSWER: Due to time constraints there may not be enough time for a formal transition-in period. Offerors are asked to provide a response/technical approach where there will not be a formal transition-in period for this effort.

QUESTION # 19

Section 5.2.1.16 states that Contractor personnel must possess current USACE Construction Quality Management Certification. The language is a bit restrictive and limits the Government from other highly qualified candidates.

Would the Government consider revising this to state, “Contractor personnel must possess current either USACE Construction Quality Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute, or a Professional Engineer license?

ANSWER: USACE Construction Quality Management Certification is required due to the amount of coordination the contractor will execute with USACE.

QUESTION # 20

Based on the language in the PWS, 5.2.1.16 and 5.2.1.17, the USACE Construction Quality Management Certification and the OHSA 30-hour certification are constraints on the surge support personnel and not the project managers. Can the Government confirm if that is true? If not, would the Government provide minimum requirements for the project manager and quality control technician to provide clarity?

ANSWER: These requirements apply to all personnel and the PWS has been updated to include section 5.2.12 and 5.2.13.

QUESTION # 21

With the due date for questions on April 1st and proposals due on April 9th, Would the Government consider extending the proposal submission due date to April 16th to give Offerors time to incorporate the amendment into their response?

ANSWER: Proposal due date has been extended to April 21, 2025.

QUESTION # 22

Can the Government provide minimum qualifications for the labor categories? This will allow for some standardization of pricing during evaluation.

ANSWER: This is task based and Offerors are to provide best solution to meet requirement in the PWS at a fair and reasonable price. The Government has provided historical support to assist, however please be aware that Offerors are not required to utilize this as its solution. Offerors are also reminded that is a competitive requirement to support medical research facility and ensure best value to the Government to include non-price and price factors in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

QUESTION # 23

Can the Government provide the historical labor categories used to perform on the contract?

ANSWER: The historical support/labor categories for this requirement has been 2 Full Time Equivalent Project Managers (1912 Hours/ Each). The Government has provided historical support to assist, however please be aware that Offerors are not required to utilize this as its solution. Offerors are also reminded that is a competitive requirement to support medical research facility and ensure best value to the Government to include non-price and price factors in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

QUESTION # 24

Does the Government require a full price build up for any subcontractor labor? Solicitation, Section 1.5.4

ANSWER: Yes, if subcontractor information is proprietary, the full price build-up can be sent by the subcontractor directly to the Contracting Office POC prior to the proposal due date. In this event, if subcontractor provides build-up and pricing late, then Prime contractor’s total proposal will be deemed late if it relies on the subcontractor as part of it solution. Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors.

QUESTION # 25

On page 19 of the solicitation, Section 1.4.1, the RFQ references “Volume I, II, and III – Non-Price Quote: Technical Approach, Experience and Past Performance. Volume I and II are limited to 45 single-sided pages total.” Should the 45-page limit include Volume III as well? Solicitation, Section 1.4.1

ANSWER: No, Volume III is not subject to page limits

QUESTION # 26

If Volumes I and II are limited to 45 combined pages, what is the page limit for Volume III? Solicitation, Section 1.4.1

ANSWER: Volume III is not subject to page limits

QUESTION # 27

Page 23, Evaluation, Factor 2 Experience, the solicitation states “The Experience will be evaluated to determine the degree to which the Offeror’s staffing/management approach effectively demonstrates…” Is it the Government’s intent for Offeror’s to include a staffing/management approach for this requirement in addition to including corporate experience related to that area?

ANSWER: Section has been updated to reflect “experience” versus “staffing/management approach”

QUESTION # 28

Can the Government identify how many construction projects within the WRAIR footprint are anticipated/planned over the period of performance of this solicitation (future projection)? PWS, Part 5

ANSWER: Number of large-scale construction projects varies between ~1-5 each year.

QUESTION # 29

Can the Government identify how many construction projects within the WRAIR footprint were performed on an annual basis over the period of performance of incumbent contract (historical workload)? PWS, Part 5

ANSWER: Number of large-scale construction projects varied between 1-5 each year.

QUESTION # 30

Can the Government identify the size and scope of the projects performed under the incumbent contract? PWS, Part

ANSWER: Scope of projects varied to include minor construction on the small end to large scale construction and renovation across multiple buildings.

QUESTION # 31

In addition to the Forest Glen Annex, can the Government describe the number of medical research facilities and locations covered by this solicitation? PWS, Part 5

ANSWER: : At present, only the Forest Glen Annex is covered by this solicitation, on which WRAIR has multiple buildings. Future potential areas of responsibility are within 50 miles.

QUESTION # 32

Paragraph 1.5.4 states offeror is to provide detailed breakdown of pricing with indirect rates and fee, however page 2 of the synopsis lists monthly unit price. Do you want page 2 left blank?

ANSWER: Offerors are to provide unit price for the Government to capture monthly price and total price. However, for evaluation purpose the Government is requesting detailed price breakdown as a separate document in accordance with Section 1.5.4 Volume IV: Price Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors.

QUESTION # 33

Paragraph “Historical Support” says the requirement needs 2 FTE PMs and 1 QAT for surge only. Please confirm you are looking for 3 FTEs.

ANSWER: Yes, historical support estimates 3 FTEs to include 2 FTE PMs and 1 QAT for surge only. The Government has provided historical support to assist, however please be aware that Offerors are not required to utilize this as its solution. Offerors are also reminded that is a competitive requirement to support medical research facility and ensure best value to the Government to include non-price and price factors in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

QUESTION # 34

Paragraph “Historical Support” mentions a surge requirement, however the PWS does not describe the expected level of work or frequency of surge requirements.

ANSWER: Surge is unknown. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, Offerors are asked to submit at 1912 Hours for Quality Assurance Technician. When surge is required the Government will reach out and request a pro-rate price based on the time remaining on the Period of Performance and execute the optional CLIN accordingly with a new total. Note, the Government will ensure pro-rate is fair and reasonable to price at time of award.

QUESTION # 35

How many construction/repair projects are expected per year?

ANSWER: Number of large-scale construction projects varies between ~1-5 each year.

QUESTION # 36

Please clarify how to provide detailed pricing.

ANSWER: Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors.

QUESTION # 37

Please clarify if the scope of this work is small repair and maintenance or large scale construction projects.

ANSWER: Both scope of this work covers small repair and maintenance or large scale construction projects.

QUESTION # 38

What is the average dollar value of the construction and repair projects?

ANSWER: For construction, average $1M

QUESTION # 39

What is the % of construction related projects vs facility maintenance projects?

ANSWER: The answer varies, but the number of maintenance projects is greater.

QUESTION # 40

Referring to Paragraph 5.2 of the PWS: The section states that surge support will be provided by contract modification. However, the pricing on page 2 requests a unit price per month. Does page 2 need to be filled out for this proposal submission?

ANSWER: Offerors are to provide unit price for the Government to capture monthly price and total price. However, for evaluation purpose the Government is requesting detailed price breakdown as a separate document in accordance with Section 1.5.4 Volume IV: Price Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors.

QUESTION # 41

Does the surge support need to be included in the detailed pricing?

ANSWER: : Surge is unknown. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, Offerors are asked to submit at 1912 Hours for Quality Assurance Technician. When surge is required the Government will reach out and request a pro-rate price based on the time remaining on the Period of Performance and execute the optional CLIN accordingly with a new total. Note, the Government will ensure pro-rate is fair and reasonable to price at time of award. Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors

QUESTION # 42

What is the level of effort for surge support?

ANSWER: Surge is unknown. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, Offerors are asked to submit at 1912 Hours for Quality Assurance Technician. When surge is required the Government will reach out and request a pro-rate price based on the time remaining on the Period of Performance and execute the optional CLIN accordingly with a new total. Note, the Government will ensure pro-rate is fair and reasonable to price at time of award. Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors

QUESTION # 43

What is the level of effort for project managers?

ANSWER: The Government has provided historical support (2 FTE of 1912 hours) to assist, however please be aware that Offerors are not required to utilize this as its solution. Offerors are also reminded that is a competitive requirement to support medical research facility and ensure best value to the Government to include non-price and price factors in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

QUESTION # 44

Please consider a two-week proposal due date extension

ANSWER: Proposal has been extended to 21 April 2025

QUESTION # 45

What is the equivalent wage grade level for the PM and QAT?

ANSWER: Offerors are also reminded that is a competitive requirement to support medical research facility and ensure best value to the Government to include non-price and price factors in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

This includes Offeror to provide its own assessment for labor categories that it deems to meet the tasks in the PWS at a fair and reasonable price to the Government.

QUESTION # 46

How many facility work orders do you receive on a monthly basis?

ANSWER: Approximately 150

QUESTION # 47

Solicitation, Page 19 – The RFP states “ A complete proposal shall consist of four (4) Volumes, as follows: Volume I

- Technical Approach, Volume II – Experience, Volume II - Past Performance, Volume IV –Price.” Please confirm Past Performance should be Volume III.

ANSWER: Yes, Past Performance is for Volume III

QUESTION # 48

Solicitation, Page 19 – The RFP states “Volume I and II are limited to 45 single-sided pages total.” Does Volume III have a page limit?

ANSWER: Volume III is not subject to page limits

QUESTION # 49

Solicitation, Page 21 – For Volume IV Price, can the Government provide a template for Offerors to provide their quotes?

ANSWER: Attachment 5 has been provided.

QUESTION # 50

Solicitation, Page 21 – Please confirm in what format or file type Volume IV should be submitted?

ANSWER: Volume IV shall be provided in word format to provide the narrative/methodology and excel in accordance with new Attachment 5 for price build up.

QUESTION # 51

OCI Certificate - Is this attachment required with Offerors proposal submission? If so, which Volume should it be provided?

ANSWER: Yes, OCI Certificate is included with Offerors proposal submission and can be included under Volume I, Technical Approach.

QUESTION # 52

Surge Support - Can the Government provide any workload data on the incumbent contract to determine the extent to which surge support was utilized in the last five years?

ANSWER: Surge is unknown. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, Offerors are asked to submit at 1912 Hours for Quality Assurance Technician. When surge is required the Government will reach out and request a pro-rate price based on the time remaining on the Period of Performance and execute the optional CLIN accordingly with a new total. Note, the Government will ensure pro-rate is fair and reasonable to price at time of award. Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors

QUESTION # 53

Solicitation, Page 1 – The Place of Performance lists Silver Spring, MD with occasional support for OCONUS locations may be required. Please clarify if this contract requires any travel.

ANSWER: Any support for OCONUS locations will be virtual. No OCONUS travel.

QUESTION # 54

Work Data - Will the government please provide additional QC and PM data required to estimate the appropriate FTE count?

ANSWER: The Government has provided historical support for PM of 2 FTE’s (1912 for each) and plug hours for QC (1912). Surge is unknown. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, Offerors are asked to submit at 1912 Hours for Quality Assurance Technician. When surge is required the Government will reach out and request a pro-rate price based on the time remaining on the Period of Performance and execute the optional CLIN accordingly with a new total. Note, the Government will ensure pro-rate is fair and reasonable to price at time of award. Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors

QUESTION # 55

Can you provide an estimate of how frequent surge periods occur?

ANSWER: Surge is unknown. For the purpose of proposal evaluation, Offerors are asked to submit at 1912 Hours for Quality Assurance Technician. When surge is required the Government will reach out and request a pro-rate price based on the time remaining on the Period of Performance and execute the optional CLIN accordingly with a new total. Note, the Government will ensure pro-rate is fair and reasonable to price at time of award. Reference Attachment 5 for standardized pricing sheet for all Offerors

QUESTION # 56

We kindly request a one-week extension of the proposal due date.

ANSWER: Proposal has been extended to 21 April 2025

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months

Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012177458

PSC CD: R799

NET AMT

0002 12 Months

Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012177458

1001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOB: Destination

1002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

2001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

2002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

3001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

3002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

4001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

4002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government

3002 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 16-MAY-2025 TO

15-MAY -2026

N/A WALTER REED

WALTER REED ARMY INST OF

RESEARCH

503 ROBERT GRANT AVE

SILVER SPRING, MD DC 20910

FOB: Destination

HT0968

0002 POP 16-MAY-2025 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY-2026 FOB: Destination

1001 POP 16-MAY-2026 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY-2027 FOB: Destination

1002 POP 16-MAY-2026 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2027 FOB: Destination

2001 POP 16-MAY-2027 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2028 FOB: Destination

2002 POP 16-MAY-2027 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2028 FOB: Destination

3001 POP 16-MAY-2028 TO N/A N/A

15-MAY -2029 FOB: Destination

3002 POP 16-MAY-2028 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2029 FOB: Destination

4001 POP 16-MAY-2029 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2030 FOB: Destination

4002 POP 16-MAY-2029 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY-2030 FOB: Destination

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or

Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities

NOV 2024

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

JAN 2025

52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity

Model Certification Level Requirement

JAN 2023

252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services. JUL 2021

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

MAR 2023

252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data JAN 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration JAN 2025 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property JAN 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561210.

(2) The small business size standard is $47,000,000.

(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) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

(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 biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting 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 provision 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) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 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)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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 paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or https://www.sam.gov/ services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(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.

http://www.sam.gov/

(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.

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

(c) Representations.

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not…