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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5000218081

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

a. NAME

Nakia Barriteau

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

205AE9-26-Q-00010

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 2050 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

Office of Procurement Operations-User & Network Services SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

Branch, 5000 Ellin Rd., Lanham, MD 20706-1348 Attn: Nakia Barriteau Tel: Email: nakia.r.barriteau@irs.gov

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8 (A)

NAICS:

238210

SIZE STANDARD:

$19M

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

SEE SCHEDULE X RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO

See Attached Delivery Schedule

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

Invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Attached Schedule(s)

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

See Attached Schedule(s)

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Nakia Barriteau

30c. DATE SIGNED x

X mailto:nakia.r.barriteau@irs.gov http://www.ipp.gov/

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

205AE9-26-Q-00010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

I. General Information II. Schedule of Supplies and Services III. Statement of Work (SOW) IV. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause and Internal Revenue

Service Acquisition Procedures (IRSAP) Clauses V. Attachments VI. Instructions to Prepare Quotation VII. Evaluation Factors for Award

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

1.0 This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07 effective 10 August 2022.

2.0 This procurement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

3.0 The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this procurement.

SECTION II – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

CLIN Description QTY Unit Of Unit Price Total Cost

Category 6A UTP 1 Gig up to 550Mhz 1000Ft Plenum Blue Plenum low smoke, flame-retardant

EA

Category 6A UTP T568-A blue color-coded connection jacks Panduit

0003 Single Data Port Faceplate

300 EA

0004 One gang recessed faceplate for workstations

300 EA

Modular HD Category 6 Patch Panels T568-A 48pts for MDF Room for MDF and IDF Racks

0006 CAT 6A Patch Cords 10Ft (612 MDF/IDF, 660 for terminals)

600 EA

Vertical Wire Management Panduit High Capacity NetRunner

Horizontal Wire Manager Front and Rear 2ru Rack Unit

0009 Ladder Rack Hubbell 10Ft

2 EA

0010 APC AP8961

Power Dist. Unit

6 EA

0011 Labor: 8 technicians, 993 hours

8 EA

SECTION III – STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

PR4001 IRA Modernization Project

Carr 165 City View Plaza, Guaynabo PR 00968

BACKGROUND

The City View Plaza (PR4001) modernization project is a critical initiative supporting the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) efforts to enhance the telecommunications infrastructure at the PR4001 Post of Duty. This project aims to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and compliance with federal standards.

SCOPE

This requirement is for contractor support to upgrade Data Cabling to comply with industry standards at IRS Building PR4001, Puerto Rico.

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, the contractor shall provide the following services:

1. Comprehensive cable plant planning and design review.

2. Selection and procurement of components.

3. Development of installation designs and specifications.

4. Accurate cost estimates for all project phases.

5. Phased project scheduling to ensure minimal disruption.

6. Installation of CAT 6A structured cabling systems, network racks refresh.

7. Detailed testing and documentation of all installed systems.

1.2 Vendor shall provide the following key deliverables:

• 300 CAT 6A cable drop installation that includes:

o Run 3 CAT 6A network data cables from GRANITE FlexEdge Router (located at MDF room) to:

Mezzanine Floor Alarm Panel 1st Floor Alarm Panel 5th Floor Alarm Panel o Add 6 new data drops at 5th Floor IDF Room 1 data drop at NTEU Office-Room 518 2 Access Point data drops at Small Conference Room- Room 519 3 floor data drops at Small Conference Room- Room 519 o Refresh and organize MDF network equipment racks with:

Patch Panels Slim Patch cords Vertical and Horizonal cable management 6 New PDUs 20AMP

1.3 The contractor shall provide the following materials in the quantities noted below:

Materials Quantity

CAT 6A CABLE BLUE 94

CAT 6A JACKS 600

5’ CAT6 PATCH CORD BLUE 300

7’ CAT6 PATCH CORD BLUE 300

HORZONTAL CABLE MGMT 16

VERTICAL CABLE MANAGEMENT 6

RACK GROUNDING 2

LADDER RACK 2

WALL PLATE 300

APC RACK PDU 6

BACK ACCESSORIES MATERIALS 1

2.0 DESIGN/INSTALLATION PLAN

The contractor shall develop a detailed design and installation plan for Government approval.

This plan must include:

• Floor plans for MDF, and associated telecommunications areas.

• Cable labeling and testing schemes in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-B standards.

• Structured rack layouts showing patch panels, switches, and power distribution units

(PDUs).

Change Control:

Any deviations from the approved design shall be documented, estimated, and submitted for written approval by the Government. Verbal approvals for urgent changes must be followed by written confirmation.

3.0 SPECIFICATIONS

The installation must comply with the following standards and regulations:

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2: Telecommunications Cabling Standard

• ANSI/TIA-942: Data Center Infrastructure Standards

• ANSI/TIA-607-C: Bonding and Grounding Requirements

• ANSI/BICSI 002: Best Practices for Data Center Design

IRS Compliance Requirements for Network Rooms:

Clearance Standards:

• Front clearance: 36 inches

• Rear clearance: 24 inches

• Side clearance: 24 inches (if applicable)

• Cable management: Use J-hooks and secure cables with Velcro straps to prevent stress and maintain flexibility Fire Safety: Contractor shall implement fire-stopping measures with non-mechanical materials approved by local fire authorities (if applicable).

4.0 NETWORK RACK MODERNIZATION

The contractor shall refresh and organize MDF network equipment racks with:

• Patch Panels

• Slim Patch cords

• Vertical and Horizonal cable management

• 6 New PDUs 20AMP

5.0 TESTING

Testing shall adhere to EIA/TIA-568-C standards, including:

• Continuity and wire map validation

• Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) and attenuation measurements

• Fiber testing for power loss and continuity in compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A

A comprehensive test report shall document results, including any corrections for failed tests.

6.0 SAFETY

6.1 Delegated Buildings - Wall, Floor or Ceiling Permeation:

In IRS delegated buildings, the Building Delegation section must be contacted for approval prior to the start of the project to ensure there is no asbestos containing material present in the area prior to the start of work. The Building Delegation Manager will provide a written statement about status of asbestos containing or other hazardous materials at the designated work site. The project will not proceed until hazard(s) have been eliminated from the area. Contract personnel must have received Asbestos Awareness training by the employer prior to arriving on the worksite regardless of asbestos clearance. An email from the property manager is required to be sent to the EHS Review Team that contains a statement stating that the project area(s) is/are free from any known hazards.

6.2 General Safety:

The contractor shall know and understand which regulations and standards promulgated by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration apply to them and their sub-contractors, as well as any local or state health and safety regulations. Sub-contractors who have less than 10 employees are not exempt from OSHA regulations and standards while working on a federal contract.

6.3 Working at Heights (over 4 feet off ground)

If ladders are to be used to reach ceilings to pull wires, contractors and subcontractors shall be trained in ladder safety per 29 CFR 1910.23 and use the appropriate non-conductive ladders for any work involving electrical devices. The contractor shall not leave a ladder to climb onto any structures, in the ceiling spaces or anywhere else, that are not meant for human occupancy. The contractor shall ensure they provide the necessary equipment for their employees and subcontractors to work at heights safely and in compliance with 29 CFR

1910.28 and 1910 Subpart F.

7.0 GREEN PURCHASING AND BIO-BASED PREFERRED

When acquiring goods and services, the contractor shall acquire green products including bio-based, environmentally preferable, energy-efficient, water-efficient, and recycled-content products. The Contractor shall use paper of at least 30 percent post-consumer fiber content. When acquiring an electronic product to meet facility requirements, the contractor shall purchase Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)-registered electronic products, unless there is no EPEAT standard for such product.

The contractor shall give preference to the purchase of:

• Recycled content products designated in EPA’s comprehensive procurement guidelines.

• Energy Star® products identified by DOE and EPA, as well as FEMP-designated energy-efficient products.

• Water-efficient products, including those meeting EPA’s Water Sense standards.

• Energy from renewable sources.

• Biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Bio

Preferred program.

• Environmentally preferable products and services, including EPEAT-registered electronic products.

• Alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuels required by EPAct.

• Products with low or no toxic or hazardous constituents’ non-ozone depleting substances, as identified in EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Program.

Biobased products are commercial or industrial products that are composed in whole, or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials or forestry materials. To the greatest extent feasible, the Contractor shall use “Green” products and services.

8.0 WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide:

• A 1-year workmanship warranty, covering installation defects.

• A 25-year material warranty, covering all installed components and cabling.

9.0 DOCUMENTATION

• The contractor shall submit the following documents within 30 days of project completion:

o As-built diagrams, including labeled rack and cable layouts.

o Comprehensive testing reports for all systems.

o Warranty documentation for materials and workmanship.

10.0 INVOICING

The contractor shall submit proper invoicing. The vendor shall be required to invoice using the Invoice Processing Platform at: http://www.ipp.gov with a “Cc:” to the COR at Jorge Miranda, Jorge.J.Miranda@irs.gov.

10.1 Invoice Review and Disputes

The COR or Alternate COR will review all invoices for accuracy upon receipt. If there are discrepancies with invoices submitted, the COR will notify the Beckley Finance Center for a corrected invoice.

If there is a dispute with an invoice or statement, the Beckley Finance Center will immediately contact the Contractor’s Customer Service Department to resolve the dispute. The contractor shall have 30 days or one billing cycle to make the correction.

The IRS COR assignment for this contract may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor. However, the contractor will be notified of the change in writing or via email. The COR for this contract is:

COR Contact Information

Primary IRS COR Jorge Miranda http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:Jorge.J.Miranda@irs.gov

Email jorge.j.miranda@irs.gov Desk Phone 787-622-8831

11.0 PROGRAM POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Pedro Colon IT Network Specialist (TELECOM) User & Network Services Enterprise Field Operations Puerto Rico Telecom Phone:787-522-1999 Email: pedro.j.colon@irs.gov

Jonathan Cardona IT Network Manager (Puerto Rico TELECOM) User & Network Services, Enterprise Field Operations, Puerto Rico Phone: 202-717-7463 Email: jonathan.cordona@irs.gov

12.0 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS

• New Year’s Day 1st day of January

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday of January

• Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February

• Memorial Day Last Monday of May

• Juneteenth National Independence Day 19th day of June

• Independence Day 4th day of July

• Labor Day 1st Monday of September

• Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October

• Veterans Day 11th day of November

• Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November

• Christmas Day 25th day of December

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

• Any day designated by Federal Statute

• Any day designated by Executive Order

• Any day designated by the President’s Proclamation

13.0 BUSINESS HOURS

The contractor may have access to the building Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm local time, except Federal holidays or any other day(s) designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order or Presidential Proclamation. Should access outside these timeframes be required, the contractor shall coordinate with the Site Coordinator or COR accordingly.

14.0 STAFF-LIKE ACCESS

Staff-like access is not required, and all Contractors will be escorted by IRS staff.

mailto:jorge.j.miranda@irs.gov mailto:pedro.j.colon@irs.gov mailto:jonathan.cordona@irs.gov

15.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Government property will not be furnished under this contract.

16.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

Floor plans and designs will be furnished to the contractor in performance of work under this contract.

17.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance for this requirement is PR4001 City View Plaza, PR.

18.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this requirement is Date of Award – 6/30/2026.

Immediately after contract award, the contractor should be prepared to start installation as coordinated between the contractor and the COR/Site Representative. Unless otherwise coordinated with the COR, the contractor shall complete the work required herein by no later than the PoP end date. If it appears that date cannot be met, the contractor shall reach out to the COR and Contracting Officer no later than the PoP end date, to request an extension. The contractor shall not proceed past the end date of the contract without express authorization (generally, a signed modification) from the Contracting Officer.

19.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Contracting Officer, in accordance with Subpart 1.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and notwithstanding any clauses contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

The Contracting Officer will also serve as the Contract Specialist and is the primary point of contact during administration of the contract. The CO will resolve any issues that arise under the contract.

Contracting Officer: Nakia Barriteau Email: Nakia.R.Barriteau@irs.gov

COR: Jorge Miranda Email: Jorge.J.Miranda@irs.gov mailto:Nakia.R.Barriteau@irs.gov mailto:Jorge.J.Miranda@irs.gov

SECTION IV - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause and Internal Revenue Service Acquisition Procedures (IRSAP) Clauses

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be assessed electronically at this/these address:

www.acquisition.gov (End of Clause)

CLAUSE

NUMBER

TITLE DATE

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2024

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification OCT 1998

52.204-7 System for Award Management – Registration OCT 2025

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

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements

FEB 2016

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification APR 1984

52.224-2 Privacy Act APR 1984

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate OCT 2022

52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate

OCT 2025

52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate FEB 2021

52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification

AUG 2009

http://www.acquisition.gov/

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications

JUN 2020

52.227-3 Patent Indemnity APR 1984

52.232-18 Availability of Funds APR 1984

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims MAY 2014

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014

52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.237-3 Continuity of Services JAN 1991

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price ALT II OCT 2025

52.204-1, Approval of Contract (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of the IRS Contracting Officer and shall not be binding until so approved.

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION 2025-00002) (Feb 2025) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210.

(2) The small business size standard is $19M.

(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:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) 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 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) [Reserved]

(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 Certifications. 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 http://www.sam.gov/

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.

(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 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

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

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

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided;

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

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

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

(End of Provision)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

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

This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

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

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

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit

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

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

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

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

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

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial

(End of Clause)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (OCT 2025)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of Clause)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2025-00002) (FEB 2025)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets…