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M6700122Q1174

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
12
Months

License Renewal

FFP

License Numbers: 54914, 54915, and 54916 Developer: Trihedral Inc.

Asset: VTScada Includes SupportPlus in accordance with Section 2.0(a) of the Performance Work Statement

Services will be billed and paid on a monthly basis. Services not rendered will not be paid.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M301462163652

MFR PART NR: Trihedral

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M301462163652

PSC CD: DC01

NET AMT

ITEM NO
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
12
Months

Software and Hardware Support Services

License Numbers: 53512, 53513, 54914, 54915, and 54916 Developer: Trihedral Asset: VTScada Provided services in accordance with Section 2.0(b) of the Performance Work Statement.

Services will be billed and paid on a monthly basis. Services not rendered will not be paid.

The contractor will only be reimbursed for actual allowable travel costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46

NOTE: the requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD reconized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M301462163652

MFR PART NR: Trihedral

NET AMT

ITEM NO
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
2
Visit

Emergency On-Site Visits

In accordance with Section 2.0(b)(vi) of the Performance Work Statement.

Services will be billed and paid on a per visit basis. Services not rendered will not be paid.

The contractor will only be reimbursed for actual allowable travel costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M301462163652

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

REQUIRED STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP: All work to be performed under this contract must be done by the manufacturer or an authorized integrator/servicer of the software. There are no exceptions.

1.0 The contractor must provide VTScada software license renewals, patches, upgrades and technical support for software and hardware located at MCAS Cherry Point. VTScada provides management and control of high voltage electrical distribution and water treatment for the installation.

2.0 Requirements. The VTScada software and hardware license renewal and support must include but is not limited to the following:

a. License Renewal

(i) Renew license numbers 54914, 54915, and 54916.
(ii) Provide the SupportPlus Plan, to be included with license renewal
(1) Phone (8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday – Friday), email, and fax
(2) Next business day response
(3) Product version upgrades
b. Additional Support listed below for license numbers 53512, 53513, 54914, 54915, and 54916
(i) Quarterly scheduled on-site visit up to four (4) days per visit
(1) IT modifications and/or improvements as necessary
(2) Review event logs
(3) Perform a back-up of the configuration files
(4) Troubleshoot and repair issues found in the event logs
(5) Troubleshoot and fix previously identified issues or issues found during the visit
(6) Support for VMware vSphere Essential Kit Plus Kit
(7) Provide technical assistance/guidance to personnel
(8) Hardware support for Schweitzer Electric Laboratories (SEL) 751 protective relay,SEL-3350 RTAC, Schneider Electric CM4000 Meter, and ethernet switch.
(ii) Provide additional phone and email support during hours and days not covered by SupportPlus
(1) Remote troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
(2) Resolve system related issues
(3) Provide personnel with answers to technical questions
(iii) Administrative Support
(1) Maintain system design documentation
(2) Maintain system architecture drawings
(3) Project management
(4) Provide updates as required/necessary
(iv) Hardware Maintenance and Ancillary Support
(1) Cover hardware support for IT related modifications, improvements, troubleshootingand system performance.
(2) Inspection of spare parts
(v) Cybersecurity
(1) Compliant with Department of Defense regulations and requirements
(vi) Emergency On-site Visits
(1) Two (2), emergency on-site visits for troubleshoot and repair of system

3.0 Travel. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, travel and per diem expenses related to the performance of these services.

4.0 The Customer Point of Contact for this contract will be MCAS Cherry Point Facilities Directorate:

a. Primary: Alvin Fonville, alvin.fonville@usmc.mil, 252-466-5334
b. Alternative: Stephen Billings, stephen.billings@usmc.mil, 252-466-4776

5.0 Contractor Site Specific Rules and Compliance.

a. The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has established a goal of providing a safe, secure, and environmentally sound workplace for every civilian, military, contractor, and visitor at all Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point facilities. To that end, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has adopted and implemented additional safety programs to improve safety, quality, environmental, and security measures.

b. All individuals who enter or work in this facility are required to comply with all federal, state, local, and site specific safety, environmental, quality and security requirements and the terms and conditions of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Information Brochure (reference a). All Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point supervisors, managers, and employees who observe or are advised of noncompliance will report the issue through the proper chain of command and the appropriate Contract Project Manager, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), and/or sponsor.

c. Any individual authorized to enter the facility but later found not to comply with these requirements will be asked to immediately halt work. Actions that may be taken by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point due to noncompliance may include removal of authorization to enter the facility.

6.0 Contractor Performance Requirements

a. Documented proof of all required certification training/licensing listed in the contract shall be available upon request by the Government.

b. All contractors performing work on behalf of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and who have 10 employees at any time during the past calendar year, whose employees worked 1,000 or more hours in any quarter shall furnish Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point their Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR) for recordable nonfatal injuries and illnesses and their Days Away from Restricted work activity, and/or Job Transfer (DART) rate for the past three years.

c. Foreign Object (FO) is defined as any article or substance alien to the aircraft or assembly which is allowed to invade the product. Foreign object damage (FOD) is the damage that occurs due to these FOs. All Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point work sites shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent FOD to aircraft and/or aircraft components. Work sites shall be kept clean at all times. All debris, scrap material, tools, and equipment will be cleared from the work site as work progresses. At no time shall hoses, power cords, materials, etc. be permitted to create tripping hazards in areas of the work site.

d. In those cases where a contractor supervisor determines that solving a safety or health problem is beyond their control, but within the control of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the contractor shall notify the appropriate point of contact identified in the contract.

e. All contractor employees performing work on site at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point shall immediately report any safety, security, or environmental violation to their contractor supervisor, as well as the cognizant Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Safety/Security/Environmental Offices provided in reference (a). The initial Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point notification can be made via phone or e- mail and should include as many applicable details as possible (date, time, identification numbers, tags, company, etc.). This initial notification shall be made as soon as possible. A safety incident will require the contractor to complete and submit an incident memo to the appropriate point of contact identified in the contract, with a copy to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Safety Office within twenty-four hours of accident/incident). This incident memo will include the full name of the person involved in the incident, age, sex, job title, the name of the employing company and the contract number and title. In addition, this memo will include the severity of the illness or injury, indirect cause(s) or the accident and whether personal protective equipment was available and used.

f.. Contractor supervisors shall take the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Environmental Management System Awareness training (EMS & Me) available on the external Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Web Page at http://www.navair.navy.mil/frce/ and convey the information to their personnel prior to entry into Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and annually thereafter (depends on the length of the contract). This training shall be documented with course name, date completed, employee name and signature. Contractor personnel may use company training completed documents (as long as the information requested is provided) or request a copy of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point training sheets via the Contract Project Manager.

g. All contractors and sub-contractors working within Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point shall develop and operate effective safety and health programs.

h. When entering into Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point industrial areas, contractor personnel shall wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for that area. PPE includes hearing protection, eye protection, and safety shoes. PPE will not be provided by the Government. Contractor personnel without the appropriate PPE will not be allowed access to the facility.

i. Work areas utilized by contractors shall be provided an Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point 5000/10, "Contract Work Notice," reference (b), by their project manager. This work notice requires the contractor to notify a point of contact in the shop where they will be accomplishing work and document this notification on the appropriate portion of this notice. One completed notice shall be posted conspicuously in the area prior to performance of work. A copy of this notice will be available by the contractor upon request at all times. Contract Project Managers will address any issues regarding completion or duplication of this form.

UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from the Purchase Order and the Performance Work Statement. If the Contractor deviates from the Purchase Order and the Performance Work Statement without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT

a) The following representative of the Contracting Office shall be contacted for contract administration purposes:

Name: Jamie L. Johnston Phone: (252) 466-2022 Email: jamie.l.johnston@usmc.mil

2.0 COMMUNICATIONS

a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicate with contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the “Changes” clause of this contract.

b) The contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and is signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

c) A Contracting Officer for the Marine Corps Installations East (MCI East) Contracting Office, is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and, notwithstanding, provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer’s. In the event the contractor effects any changes at the direction of any person other than a designated Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made.

d) The contact information for the Contracting Officer is:

Name: Larry Davis Phone: (252) 466-7765 Email: larry.davis1@usmc.mil

AUTHORIZED SERVICER

To be considered for award, Servicer must be the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) federally authorized Servicer of the Service being requested. Further, Authorized Servicer of the required Service must be able to demonstrate the capability of delivering the entire order within the timeframe specified on the solicitation and shall provide demonstrated proof (OEM Authorized Service Letter signed by OEM Company Representitive) of authorization upon request.

SALES TAX EXEMPTION

The Contractor is hereby advised that the United States Government and Agencies thereof are exempt from State and Local Government tax by virtue of Article 6 of the United States Constitution. No exemption certificate is required.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

1. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

0. The vendor is responsible for ensuring that quotes are received in the MCI East Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office no later than 11:00 AM (EST) on 1 September 2022 as indicated on page one (1) of this solicitation.

0. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email at jamie.l.johnston@usmc.mil.

0. RFQ # M6700122Q1174 must be clearly shown in the subject line.

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF QUOTES. The vendor shall submit the following as part of their quote:

1. Information that demonstrates the vendor’s ability to perform the services in accordance with the requirement of the Performance Work Statement within the required period of performance.

1. Quoted firm-fixed price for each line item shown – for completion of all services/supplies in accordance with the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

1. Vendor must include price and total amount of each line item. The vendor shall quote FOB Destination pricing.

1. Completed SF1449 to include:

3. Signed/completed page 1 (Blocks 17 & 30)

Completed Representations and Certifications: The following representations and certifications must be completed and returned as part of the vendor’s quote.

FAR 52.212-3 (Note that vendor is only required to complete paragraph (b) if they have not completed annual representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Website.)

1. PAST PERFORMANCE

2. Vendor may submit at least (3) relevant past performance references. Relevant past performance is defined as performance of contracts similar in technical complexity to this requirement. The following information should to included for each contract listed:

0. Agency or company name

0. Contract Number (if applicable)

0. Point of Contact name and phone number

0. Brief description of each contract and relevance to this requirement

0. Total contract value

0. Period of Performance

2. If the vendor has no relevant past performance history the vendor must affirmatively state that it posses no relevant past performance history.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4

Unilateral administrative changes (e.g. change in the paying office, line of accounting, cost code or the appropriation data, changing points of contact or telephone numbers, and correct typographical errors) are authorized under this section, so long as the written purchase order change does not affect the substantive rights of the parties and is consistent with customary commercial practices.

BASE ACCESS

1. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO MARINE CORPS INSTALLATION

1.1 Performance of this requirement requires access to Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point. Contractor personnel shall follow all procedures for access to the Air Station in accordance with Air Station Order (ASO) 5560.6A, available at: http://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=X3So2baMZbw%3d&tabid=6347&portalid=86&mid=17889. Please note, due to the Real ID Act, some state driver’s licenses will not be accepted without a second form of identification, like a passport.

1.2 Since performance of this requirement does not include installation of new equipment, and only requires contractor employees to access the Air Station for short period of time, the contractor shall submit the information required under Chapter 1, Paragraph 3.d. (Guest and Visitors with Vehicles) of the attached Air Station Order to the Pass & ID Office at least three (3) business days prior to the date of the visit. Note that contractors will be required to present the additional information shown under paragraph Chapter 2, Paragraph 4 of the attached Air Station Order in order to obtain a temporary vehicle pass. Contractors will be issued a one-time pass for 30 days. Upon expiration of the 30 days pass, they will only be issued a 4-day pass every 4 days thereafter, for the duration of the contract.

1.3 Additional information regarding access to the Air Station is available by phone at 252-466-5921. Failure to submit the proper visit request information may result in denial of access to the facility.

1.4 The MCAS Cherry Point main gate is located off NC State Highway 101, Havelock, NC. Visitors without proper vehicle identification are required to check-in at the visitor’s center adjacent to the main gate.

1.5 During the course of contract performance the contractor shall adhere to all rules and regulations in effect at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the FRC East. Contractors are required to comply with all Federal and North Carolina State Environmental, Security, and Safety Compliance requirements along with other command policies as stated in the FRC East Information Brochure (FRCE Instruction 5000.1B). Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in suspension or debarment of the individual employees and/or the contractor.

2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or when being introduced. Contractor personnel shall display distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meeting with Government personnel. Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN
INSPECT AT
INSPECT BY
ACCEPT AT
ACCEPT BY
0001
Destination
Government
Destination
Government
0002
Destination
Government
Destination
Government
0003
Destination
Government
Destination
Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN
DELIVERY DATE
QUANTITY
SHIP TO ADDRESS
DODAAC / CAGE
0001
POP 27-SEP-2022 TO

26-SEP-2023

N/A
M00146

ALVIN FONVILLE

MCAS, TISD, G-6

BUILDING 4397

MCAS CHERRY POINT NC 28533

(252) 466-5334 FOB: Destination M30146

0002
POP 27-SEP-2022 TO

26-SEP-2023

N/A
(SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination M30146

0003
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18
Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation
JAN 2017
52.204-7
System for Award Management
OCT 2018
52.204-9
Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
JAN 2011
52.204-13
System for Award Management Maintenance
OCT 2018
52.204-16
Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
AUG 2020
52.204-18
Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
AUG 2020
52.204-19
Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.
DEC 2014
52.204-22
Alternative Line Item Proposal
JAN 2017
52.209-10
Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations
NOV 2015
52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
NOV 2021
52.212-4
Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
NOV 2021
52.232-39
Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
JUN 2013
52.232-40
Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
NOV 2021
52.237-2
Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation
APR 1984
52.247-34
F.O.B. Destination
NOV 1991
252.203-7000
Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
SEP 2011
252.203-7002
Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
SEP 2013
252.203-7005
Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
NOV 2011
252.204-7003
Control Of Government Personnel Work Product
APR 1992
252.204-7008
Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
OCT 2016
252.204-7009
Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information
OCT 2016
252.204-7012
Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
DEC 2019
252.204-7015
Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
MAY 2016
252.204-7022
Expediting Contract Closeout
MAY 2021
252.213-7000
Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations
SEP 2019
252.223-7006
Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials
SEP 2014
252.225-7001
Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic
JUN 2022
252.225-7002
Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors
MAR 2022
252.225-7048
Export-Controlled Items
JUN 2013
252.225-7974 (Dev)
Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)
FEB 2020
252.232-7003
Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DEC 2018
252.232-7017
Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration
APR 2020
252.237-7010
Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel
JUN 2013
252.243-7001
Pricing Of Contract Modifications
DEC 1991
252.244-7000
Subcontracts for Commercial Items
JAN 2021
252.247-7023
Transportation of Supplies by Sea
FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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 visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

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

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

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

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

(End of provision)

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

2020)

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

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

(c) Representations.

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial services and the best value process using price and non-price factors. For this reason, the final award decision may be made to other than lowest priced or highest technically rated quote. To determine the best value a comparative assessment of the quoter’s price and other non-price factors (technical ability, past performance, and other evaluation factors identified elsewhere in this solicitation) will be conducted.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

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.

"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"—

(1) 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.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"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.

"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 its stock 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 the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(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 Products and Commercial Services, 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 FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

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.

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

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting 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). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(11) (Complete if the offeror has represented itself as disadvantaged in paragraph (c)(4) of this provision.)

[The offeror shall check the category in which its ownership falls]:

___ Black American.

___ Hispanic American.

___ Native American (American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians).

___ Asian-Pacific American (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Hong Kong, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).

___ Subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands, or Nepal).

___ Individual/concern, other than one of the preceding.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246 --

(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [ ___ ] has, [ ___ ] has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] has, [ ___ ] has not, filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [ ___ ] has developed and has on file, [ ___ ] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii) It [ ___ ] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

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