M00264-21-Q-0163 ASL Solicitation - Open Market.docx

M0026421Q0163

SOLICITATION: M00264-20-Q-0163

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Support with Facility Clearance (FCL)

Monica Curley, Contracting Officer

Quote Response Time/Date: June 10, 2021@ 1:00 PM ET

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR SubPart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Interested vendors MUST be registered in the mandatory System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have current representations & certifications. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. See FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 Addendums of this solicitation for detailed information regarding submission of quotes. This procurement is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside.

FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM: INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

GENERAL INTENTION. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services. In accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 13, the MCI-NCR Regional Contracting Office is issuing a solicitation for the acquisition of such service. Required specifications are listed in Schedule of Supplies/Services within this solicitation.

CUSTOMER: Marine Corps Operational Test & Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA)

PROCUREMENT APPROACH: The Contractor’s quoted item descriptions shall reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s need as described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. A single firm-fixed price award will be issued on an “all-or-none” basis to satisfy this requirement. This procurement is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contract qualifications and quotes/proposals submitted to federal agencies. If a Quoter’s submissions contain information that he/she believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or financial information” (5 USC 552(b)(4)), the Quoter should mark its submissions in the following manner:

The following notice should be placed on the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s) _______.”

PAYMENT TERMS: NET 30. Invoices must be submitted via the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006.

REQUIRED DELIVERY/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Government requires a six (6) month period of performance, the period of performance start on or around 15 June 2021 through 30 November 2021. The Government intends to give award notice by Friday, June 11, 2021.

The Government intends to make a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award.

QUOTE CONTENT: The quote must demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to meet all of the requirements set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The quoter shall provide sufficient detail to substantiate the validity of all statements. The quoter shall demonstrate that the quote is in compliance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of the solicitation. Comprehensive responses to the requirements of the solicitation are required to enable the Government to evaluate the Quoter’s understanding of and capability to accomplish the requirements of the PWS. General statements that the Quoter can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or paraphrasing the solicitation’s requirements in whole or in part, will NOT constitute compliance. Failure to conform to any of the requirements of the solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the quote.

Brochuremanship is NOT desired, rather clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential. Since only the information submitted in response to this solicitation will be evaluated, with the exception of past performance information, the quoter must make certain that its quote is complete with regard to the information provided. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, e.g., previous projects performed for the Government, will not be considered in the evaluation unless that information is physically contained in the quote.

The Quoter is advised that the Government may selectively verify any information provided in the quote. The Quoter is cautioned that it is responsible to ensure that material that it desires to have evaluated for a particular section is contained in that specific section.

Additionally, quoters must comply with the following:

1. Clearly state whether the quoter can meet the required period of performance timeframe. Vendors who cannot meet the required period of performance timeframe will not be considered technically acceptable.

1. Quoters must complete and return the Attachment #1 FAR 52.204-24 Provision. Failure to complete and return this with the quote may result in the quote not being considered for award.

1. Quoters shall include completed DD Form 254 Security Clearance form (Attachment #2). Quoters shall demonstrate its ability to meet the security requirements of the solicitation and in accordance with the DD Form 254. The Quoter shall provide a completed DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification filled out in blocks 6.a., 6.b., and 6.c.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES.

Quotes shall be submitted no later than 1:00 PM ET on Thursday, 10 June 2021. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via electronic mail (e-mail) to Eileen Rivera at eileen.rivera@usmc.mil. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their quotes have been received by the Contract Specialist, Eileen Rivera via email by 1:00 PM ET on Thursday, 10 June 2021. Delivery delays that cause a quote to be late are not the responsibility of the Government agency.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM: EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

EVALUATION. The Government intends to make a single Firm Fixed Price award to satisfy this requirement. The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of offers submitted.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with vendors. Vendors should not expect requests for clarification or additional information from the Government. Award will be based on the initial evaluation of quotes received in response to the solicitation. Therefore, quoters are cautioned that their initial quotes should contain their best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions with vendors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; and may waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

Basis for Award. The Government will award to the Quoter whose quote offers the “best value” in terms of technical excellence, prior experience, personnel qualifications, performance schedule compliance, and price. Quoters are required to quote prices that conform to the Schedule contract prices (equal to or lower than) and to seek additional price reductions at any time.

The following ratings/definitions will be utilized:

Quotes that do not meet all of the personnel qualifications will be considered unacceptable and not considered for award.

Quoters must demonstrate personnel meet the criteria outlined in the PWS. Quotes that fail to demonstrate security requirements will automatically be excluded from consideration:

· Quoters must demonstrate that they possess a current SECRET facility security clearance (FCL). Contractor employees cannot perform services under this contract without a valid and current FCL, therefore, quotes must include evidence of such clearance. Due to the time it takes to obtain a FCL, the Government cannot accept quotes from firms who do not currently possess such FCL. Questions for the Government to sponsor or accept quotes from firms without such FCL will not be entertained.

· Quoters must demonstrate that the proposed personnel/interpreters possess at a minimum, Tier 3 (T3) / SECRET Level without conditions, exceptions, or waivers. Questions asking the Government to sponsor an individual who does not currently possess such clearance will not be entertained.

The Government may use information such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), DoD PPIRS and the FAPIIS data available from Government sources to evaluate a Quoter's past performance.

PRICING. The price quote should avoid ambiguities of inclusion, exclusion, or content.

The Government will evaluate Quoter’s quoted prices, but this factor will not be given an adjectival rating. Quotes will be evaluated on completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Evaluation of the quoted prices for the services will be based on a comparison of quoted prices received in response to the solicitation and may also be based on a comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) along with any other relevant price analysis techniques as appropriate.

Reasonableness. For the price to be reasonable in its nature and amount, it should not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of a competitive business. Reasonableness takes into account the context of a given source selection, including current market conditions, general economic conditions, and other factors that affect the ability of a Quoter to perform the contract requirements. Normally, adequate price competition establishes a fair and reasonable price.

Completeness and Accuracy. The Government will review the pricing tables for completeness and accuracy. A determination will be made as to whether the Quoter properly completed the pricing tables. The Quoter’s quote will be checked for mathematical correctness to include the following:

1) Checking arithmetic in all computations; and

2) Ensuring all prices are summarized correctly

(End of provision)

Performance Work Statement (PWS) American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Requirement Marine Corps Operational Test & Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA)

1. Background:

MCOTEA’s mission is based upon Operational Test and Evaluation responsibilities and the Marine Corps mission to man, train and equip a force in readiness. Organizational tenets include the need to maintain a trained, motivated workforce, providing objectivity and Independence in test and evaluation, responsiveness to Marine Corps needs, and proactive and constructive involvement in all mission activities. Maintaining organizational capabilities and relevance in a constantly changing defense acquisition environment requires an activity level focus and efforts to effectively manage change.

MCOTEA has a Government employee (GS13) who is deaf and requires the use of an interpreter when attending process reviews, decision briefs, and similar substantial meetings. This contract is to provide sustained support consistent with Human Resource requirements to provide reasonable accommodations to disadvantaged employees.

2. Scope:

The scope of this effort is to provide American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter services for MCOTEA civilian Marine employee(s) who are hearing impaired.

3. General Requirements.

Objective: The overall objective shall result in providing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for MCOTEA civilian Marine employees who are hearing impaired.

Interpreters must be certified under the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certified (NIC) and/or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or V Certification.

Recurring support from the same interpreter is highly desired. Sustained relationships will support an increased familiarity with the subtleties in the supported and supporting individuals’ ASL techniques, leading to more effective communications and overall support.

INCORPORATION OF CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL INTO THE RESULTING CONTRACT:

The Government reserves the right to incorporate the awardee’s proposal in its entirety or any portion thereof into the resulting contract.

In the event of any conflict between the proposal, and any other portion of the contract, the conflict shall be resolved in favor of the contractual terms that were provided in the Government's solicitation. Moreover, in the event that the contractor’s proposal exceeds any solicitation requirement it will become the minimum or threshold of the contract requirement.

3.1 Task 1: ASL Interpreter Services:

ASL interpreters will provide on-site service in the vicinity of Quantico, VA, with additional work possible in or outside the northern Virginia area. The contractor is responsible for providing interpreters who maintain a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certified (NIC) and/or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or V Certification. Interpreter will provide a minimum of eight hours of support at the required site.

ASL interpreters facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear. Interpreters must be capable of interpreting spoken language for the supported employee, and interpreting the supported employee’s communications, both signed and written, to non-ASL literate audiences. Audiences may range from small groups of 2 to more formal settings of 100 or more.

The contractor shall assign resources that are qualified and competent to perform interpreter services as follows:

1. Interpreters must possess and maintain National Interpreter Certification (NIC) granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or V Certification.

1. Interpreters shall provide ASL interpretation of spoken language for the supported employee.

1. The interpreters must be fluent in English and in American Sign Language, which combines signing, finger spelling, and specific body language in order to perform the functions of the assignments given to them by the Marine Corps.

1. Normal Operations.

3. Unclassified. The Contractor will provide ONE unclassified interpreter to provide eight (8) hours of services every Tuesday and Thursday. Dates will be determined by the COR and the Contractor.

3. Classified. The Contractor will provide a classified team of interpreters (two) to provide eight hours of services every Wednesdays. Dates will be determined by the COR and Contractor.

1. The contractor shall fill all requests for interpreter support which is requested consistent with the timeframes in this document. Request for support will be identified by the government in 8 hour blocks, not assignment specific.

1. The contractor shall be ability to provide video remote interpreting service.

1. Travel. When providing services during travel, the hours may be required to adjusted to accommodate work requirements. All work performed outside of normal operating hours will be approved by the COR prior to commencing the work. Adjustments to work schedules will not be considered overtime. (Example: Interpreters may work 6:00-10:00am and 3:00-7:00pm.).

4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS):

Surveillance of Contractor performance is the method used by the Government to determine whether the Contractor is effectively and efficiently complying with all terms and conditions of the contract. The functional expertise of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) plays a critical role in adequately evaluating contractor performance. The below listed methods of surveillance shall be used in the administration of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and the standards are delineated by the PWS in the PRS set forth below:

· Signing

· finger spelling; and

· specific body language

99%

COR and hearing-Impaired Government employee upon completion of each performance event The Contractor shall correct performance issues within 2 days of the Government notification and must re-complete at no additional cost to the Government.

100%

COR and hearing Impaired Government employee.

The Contractor shall notify the Government and correct performance issues within 5 days of the realization of non-compliance with this performance standard at no additional charge to the Government.

99%

COR and hearing-Impaired Government employee.

The Contractor shall notify the Government and correct performance issues within 5 days of the realization of non-compliance with this performance standard at no additional charge to the Government.

5. Schedule/Hours of Operation:

Contractor personnel shall work in accordance with the guidance established by the Government. The Contractor shall provide support services Tuesday through Thursday between the operating hours of 0700 and 1730.

The Contractor shall conduct business as necessary to meet the requirements of the PWS. The Contractor may be required to adjust the work schedules to accommodate work requirements. All work performed outside of the normal operating hours will be approved by the COR prior to commencing the work.

Overtime is not authorized in the performance of this requirement.

Federal Holiday Observances: The Contractor will not be required to provide services during the below listed Federal Holidays:

The Government observes and the contractor may not have access to federal work space or the COR on the following legal holidays and any other day determined to be a holiday by the President of the United States and Public Law:

6. Place of Performance:

ASL interpreters will provide service in the vicinity of Quantico, VA, with occasional work requirements across the greater northern Virginia area. The “classified” interpreter services will NOT be performed in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

Local determinations relating to adverse weather conditions, national emergencies, energy conservation, MCOTEA/Organizational determinations, etc., may require the office to close. However, in the event these should occur, the contractor shall be available for support in the event of an emergency.

As a result of the current pandemic (COVID19), MCOTEA is currently operating on a rotational three week schedule to limit the number of employees physically present at the same time, as follows:

· Week 1 – Group A employees physically in office, all others working remotely

· Week 2 – Group B employees physically in office, all others working remotely

· Week 3 – Group C employees physically in office, all others working remotely

Interpreter services shall be provided one week out of three in the office, with the remaining weeks being remotely (telework). This above schedule will remain in effect until the Director of MCOTEA changes to a revised schedule, determined on the safety protocols, DoD, and base guidance issued. As such, the anticipated schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Friday, June 18, 2021

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Monday, June 21, 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Friday, June 25, 2021

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Monday, June 28, 2021

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Thursday, July 01, 2021

Friday, July 02, 2021

Saturday, July 03, 2021

Sunday, July 04, 2021

Monday, July 05, 2021

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

Thursday, July 08, 2021

Friday, July 09, 2021

Saturday, July 10, 2021

(Jul 11 & 17 will be travel days)

Monday, July 12, 2021

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Friday, July 16, 2021

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Monday, July 19, 2021

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Friday, July 23, 2021

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Monday, July 26, 2021

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Friday, July 30, 2021

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Sunday, August 01, 2021

Monday, August 02, 2021

Wednesday, August 04, 2021

Friday, August 06, 2021

Saturday, August 07, 2021

Sunday, August 08, 2021

Monday, August 09, 2021

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Friday, August 13, 2021

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Monday, August 16, 2021

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Friday, August 20, 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Monday, August 23, 2021

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Friday, August 27, 2021

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Monday, August 30, 2021

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Wednesday, September 01, 2021

Thursday, September 02, 2021

Friday, September 03, 2021

Saturday, September 04, 2021

Sunday, September 05, 2021

Monday, September 06, 2021

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

Wednesday, September 08, 2021

Thursday, September 09, 2021

Friday, September 10, 2021

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Monday, September 13, 2021

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Friday, September 17, 2021

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Monday, September 20, 2021

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Friday, September 24, 2021

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Monday, September 27, 2021

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Friday, October 01, 2021

Saturday, October 02, 2021

Sunday, October 03, 2021

Monday, October 04, 2021

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

Friday, October 08, 2021

Saturday, October 09, 2021

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Monday, October 11, 2021

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Friday, October 15, 2021

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Monday, October 18, 2021

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Friday, October 22, 2021

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Monday, October 25, 2021

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Friday, October 29, 2021

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Monday, November 01, 2021

Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Thursday, November 04, 2021

Friday, November 05, 2021

Saturday, November 06, 2021

Sunday, November 07, 2021

Monday, November 08, 2021

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Friday, November 12, 2021

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Monday, November 15, 2021

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Friday, November 19, 2021

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Monday, November 22, 2021

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Friday, November 26, 2021

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Monday, November 29, 2021

Total Unclassified: 47 Total Classified: 53

Note: Upon award, schedule above will be adjusted to remove dates that already passed prior to award and sufficient notice to awardee to start performance.

7. Travel:

The Contractor shall perform the primary work of this PWS at the Government work site and/or other predetermined location(s). The contractor may be required to attend meetings, conferences, and work-related functions at designated Government facilities through-out the National Capital Region (NCR). The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for local travel expenses. The Joint Travel Regulations define local travel as travel within a fifty (50) mile radius of the Government location for which services are being provided. From time to time, however, interpreting services may be required outside the NCR. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for non-local travel required by the Government. The Contractor is required to request travel and obtain approval via the COR’s prior to commencement of an event. All non-local travel trips and costs reporting shall be submitted to the COR. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for travel expenses without the COR’s approval. Any costs incurred in direct support of this contract for non-local travel will be billed to the Government separately from labor and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Travel will be paid on a cost-reimbursement basis for actual costs incurred (no fee). Travel reimbursement is limited to travel during performance of the contract. Travel reimbursement does not include relocation expenses for Contractor employees prior to their start of performance on this contract.

All travel shall be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized). Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g. airfare and hotel/lodging receipts) as well as any receipts valued at or above $75.00. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses. In addition, travel shall be billed at a rate of 75% of the per diem for day of traveling to location and day of returning from travel to home or next Duty Station.

Below is an assumption of travel outside the local area based on anticipated program activities. The travel identified is representative and actual requirements MAY vary from that shown.

(Total of 7 days, which includes one day travel to location and one day from location)

8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All tasks will be conducted in full compliance with DoD security regulations. The government will provide assistance to the personnel supporting this requirement in obtaining workplace access during the period of support. All access documentation will be returned to the government at the completion of the support services or upon termination or resignation of employment. Compliance with all USMC communications regulations pertaining to access to e-mail and Internet activities is mandatory. Failure to comply with security requirements is grounds for termination.

The Contractor(s) shall be required to wear a contractor identification badge at all times while on government property. Badges must be clearly visible at all times while on Government property. The Contractor and its representatives will not release any information concerning this effort to any third party without first obtaining written authorization from the government Contracting Officer.

Physical Security:

The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding all Government property and information provided in performance of this task order. Contractor employees will be subject to all MCOTEA security procedures and any other applicable installation access and security regulations.

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

No employee or representative of the contractor will be admitted on a Marine Corps site unless they furnish satisfactory proof of United States citizenship or, if an alien, that their residence and employment within the United States is legal.

All Contractor employees must possess a valid picture identification card issued by a State or Federal agency.

Professional Standards of Conduct:

Contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and business-like manner.

Contractor employees entering Marine Corps sites shall comply with all security requirements in effect during the contract periods and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The Contractor should contact each installation prior to beginning work on-site to ensure the Contractor understands and can comply with individual installation security requirements.

All Contractor staff must adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct. Contractor staff must adhere to all applicable confidentiality rules and regulations. The ASL interpreters must also be attired appropriately for the environment they are working in.

Contract Security Classification Specification – (DD-254)

A Contract Security Classification Specification - DD-254 is required for this effort. The Contractor is responsible for implementing the provisions of the DoDM 5105.21, and it’s Navy Supplement, in support of this effort. Classified work may be required to be performed under this effort. The contractor shall have at time of award a SECRET facility security clearance (FCL). Contractor employees cannot perform services under this contract without a valid and current FCL.

Approximately 50% of the work performed will be classified at the SECRET level. Sufficient personnel assigned to this task MUST possess an adjudicated clearance of, at a minimum, Tier 3 (T3) / SECRET Level without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of contract award and maintained throughout the contract duration. Personnel need to be available with 48 hours of notification, meetings conducted ONLY on Wednesdays. A DD254 will be furnished and incorporated into the contract award delineating security requirements.

Security Clearances:

All contractor personnel (interpreters) performing under this contract MUST possess an adjudicated clearance of, at a minimum, Tier 3 (T3) / SECRET Level without conditions, exceptions, or waivers prior to contract award and maintained throughout the contract duration. Should the contractor replace personnel or provide fill-ins, such personnel shall provide proper clearance information to the COR and MCOTEA Security Office at least 72 hours prior to the start date in order to certify clearances.

9. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).

All personnel requesting access to MCINCR-MCB Quantico must have an approved ID and be registered into the DBIDS, prior to being allowed access to the base. Pre-register at https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/enroll#!/ print out the registration confirmation or write down the alpha-numeric (QR) code and bring it to the Visitor Control Center. There is no cost to the individual or company to register or obtain a base access credential.

10. Contractor Qualifications and Personnel Requirements:

The Contractor is expected to provide personnel to perform the provisions of the contract that possess RID-NIC certification and/or NAD Level IV or V Certification. The Contractor/Vendor shall be able to provide sufficient documentation to substantiate their employees’ sign experience and knowledge upon request by the government.

11. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDAs):

NDAs shall be reviewed and acknowledged prior to award by the vendor. Each contracted interpreter shall sign an individual Non-Disclosure Agreement at the start of the first occasion of support to MCOTEA. A signed copy shall be provided to the government at that time.

12. Navy and Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) 5237.102-90 Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

If the SCR is applicable, the contractor shall report required SCR data fields using the SCR section of the System for Award Management (SAM) at following web address: https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://sam.gov/SAM/.”

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES/SUPPLIES:

Firm Fixed-Price

Firm Fixed-Price

Cost Reimbursement

$2,062.00

TOTAL PRICE:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

System for Award Management Maintenance

JAN 2011

OCT 2018

52.204-19 52.204-22 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

Alternative Line Item Proposal

DEC 2014

JAN 2017

252.201-7000 252.203-7000 Contracting Officer’s Representative Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DEC 1991

SEP 2011

252.203-7003 252.203-7005 Agency Office of The Inspector General Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

AUG 2019

NOV 2011

252.204-7004 252.204-7009

252.204-7015 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

FEB 2019

OCT 2016

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 252.204-7017

252.204-7018

252.215-7013 252.223-7006 252.225-7001 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representations Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials Buy American and Balance of Payments Program-- Basic

DEC 2019MAY 2021

JAN 2021

JAN 2018

SEP 2014

DEC 2017

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items.

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. 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. Contractors are not prohibited 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 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) Representation. The Offeror represents that 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.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it “will'' provide covered telecommunications equipment or services”, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer-

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

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

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, 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).

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52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2020)

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. 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 the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except-- (1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;(8) PSC 9610, Ores;(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Reasonable inquiry” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”-- (1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and (2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or (2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, 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.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see…