Spirent_Synopsis,_N0018919QZ126.doc

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items found at FAR 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil/).

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Philadelphia Office requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: Maintenance support services for its existing Spirent GSS9000 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Simulator for the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO). Period of Performance is: 12-month base period from the date of award, plus four (4) 12-month option terms. Performance Location is: 3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Building 78 Rm112, Washington, DC 20392. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirement and quality control.

The proposed contract type is firm-fixed price (FFP).

The RFQ number is N00189-19-Q-Z126. The is a request for quotations (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2019-01 and DFARS Publication Notice 20180928. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/curent/index.html. The NAICS code is 811310 and the Small Business Standard is $7.5 Million.

The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting form a single source.

The intended sole source vendor is Spirent Federal System Inc. (CAGE: 1VBX4) of Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all submissions received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

REQUIRMENTS STATEMENT: The required services are a continuation of annual service required for the Naval Observatory Spirent GSS9000 Global Navigation Satellite (GNSS) system. The GSS9000 is a 16-channel hardware with the ability to generate the following GNSS signals: Global Positioning System (GPS) L1/L2/L5, Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) L1/L2, Galileo E1/E5ab/E6 and BeiDou B1/B2. With multiple channels and the amount of GNSS signals it can output, this GNSS Simulator can generate satellite signals for all current GNSS satellites for USNO Timing Measurement applications. The system also includes Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Simulator Data Sets M-code (Military code) support and maintenance that allows USNO to simulate M-code GPS signals allowing USNO to perform tests to support the next generation of GPS operations. The Spirent GSS9000 GNSS Simulator provides USNO with the capability to modify, current, or future GNSS signals within a controlled lab environment. The Spirent GSS9000 GNSS Simulator is mission critical to the USNO in GNSS timing calibrations. The receivers tested with the Simulator are intended to bolster USNO’s operational capability as the time monitor of the U.S. Air Force’s GPS timescale and to provide support for The Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) calibrations and testing that includes testing and calibration of M-code GPS receivers. See the attached document for more detail on the Government’s minimum requirements.

CLIN 001, FFP, 12 months: POP 01-JUL-2019 TO 30-JUN-2020 CLIN 002, FFP, 12 months: POP 01-JUL-2020 TO 30-JUN-2021

CLIN 003, FFP, 12 months: POP 01-JUL 2021 TO 30-JUN-2022

CLIN 004, FFP, 12 months: POP 01-JUL 2022 TO 30-JUN-2023

CLIN 005, FFP, 12 months: POP 01-JUL 2023 TO 30 JUN-2024

SimSUPPORT

12 months Maintenance and support on your GSS9000 1 RF

GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS L1/L2, Galileo E1/E5a/E6, BeiDou B1/B2 Simulator system, including AES and SDS M code.

The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

The following FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation

52.204-2 Security Requirements

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

52.204-13 SAM Maintenance

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services -- (timeframes consistent with 52.217-9)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation

52.247-34 F.o.b. - Destination 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

252.204-7005 Oral Attestation of Security Responsibilities

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

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

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items

252.227-7015 Technical Data - Commercial Items

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports

252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

252.239-7009 Representation of Use of Cloud Computing

252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services

252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk

252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment

252.244-7000 Subcontract for Commercial Items

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions shall be considered incorporated by full text within this solicitation:

52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items

52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items

Use with its ALT I, when a time and materials contract is anticipated:

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, including the following clauses:

----- 52.204-10 -- Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

----- 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

----- 52.219-28 -- Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation

----- 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor

----- 52.222-21 -- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

----- 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity

----- 52.222-35 -- Equal Opportunity for Veterans

----- 52.222-36 – Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities

----- 52.222-37 -- Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans

----- 52.222-50 -- Combating Trafficking in Persons

----- 52.223-16 – Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products

----- 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

----- 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract -- (Timeframes: Notice-15 days before expiration; Option exercise-5 days before expiration)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/far/ DFARS Clauses: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

(End of provision)

The provision at 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial) applies to this solicitation. Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items) and its ALT I with quotes. The clauses at 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items) and 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items) apply to this acquisition. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order where possible.

Procedures in FAR 13.106 are applicable to this procurement.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. No documents submitted will be returned. By submitting capability information, the contractor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contract from any federal agency. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirement listed above.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

All quotes shall include price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly demonstrate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications sand requirement. All question and submission related to this notice shall be submitted in writing to Ms. Bridget Blaney at the email address indicated herein.

This announcement will close at 12:00 PM EST on 28 Feb 2019. Contac Ms. Bridget Blaney who can be reached at (215) 697-9628 or email bridget.blaney@navy.mil. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible source may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency.

1.0 REQUIREMENTS.

The Spirent GSS9000 GNSS Simulator provides USNO with the capability to modify, current, or future GNSS signals within a controlled lab environment. The contractor shall provide the necessary service for maintenance coverage of described equipment. The Spirent GSS9000 GNSS Simulator is mission critical to the USNO in GNSS timing calibrations. The receivers tested with the Simulator are intended to bolster USNO’s operational capability as the time monitor of the U.S. Air Force’s GPS timescale and to provide support for The Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) calibrations and testing that includes testing and calibration of M-code GPS receivers. The Contractor shall provide technical services and support for routine use of the system by U.S. Naval Observatory.

This is a firm-fixed price requirement for a 12-month base period and four (4), 12-month option terms. The contractor shall ensure that systems are always kept up to date with the latest software and firmware upgrades, provide on-demand technical support for day-to-day issues and questions, and provide efficient guaranteed repair services in the event of any failures.

Customers with maintenance and support coverage shall receive on-demand technical assistance from contractor. Initial responses to web requests shall be sent to customers immediately after receipt of request.

SimSUPPORT

12 months Maintenance and support on your GSS9000 1 RF

GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS L1/L2, Galileo E1/E5a/E6, BeiDou B1/B2 Simulator system

SN: 90000102, including AES and SDS M code.

TYPE:

HARDWARE SIMULATOR SYSTEM

PRODUCT NAME:

GSS9000

DESCRIPTION:

Spirent GSS9000 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Simulator Serial #: SN: 90000102

2.0 ADDITIONAL REQURIMENTS.

2.1 Electronic Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA).

In accordance with NMCARS 5237.102-90(B), he contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the USNO via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are: (1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment; (2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities; (3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities; (4) S, Utilities ONLY; (5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://www.ecmra.mil.

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://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil."

2.2 Contract Closeout.

NAVSUP FLCN Philadelphia may utilize contractor support through the Ability One Program, as needed, to perform contract closeout functions for this acquisition. Information, including business sensitive/confidential or proprietary data, that the offeror provides to the Government or information already in the possession of the Government may be viewed and utilized by the AbiliyOne Program support contractor personnel during the course of its contract performance. The information that may be made available to the support contractor may include, for example, pricing and technical proposals, historical contract, pricing and performance information, Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) reporting information and similar data/information.

By submission of a proposal in response of this solicitation, the offeror and its subcontractors consent to a release of their business sensitive/confidential or proprietary data to the Government’s AbilityOne Program support contract personnel in order to perform clos out series. Prior to the release of any such information to the support contract, the support contractor will have in place with the Governmental Non-Disclosure/Non-Use Agreement in accordance with the terms of the AbiliyOne Program support contract.

Offerors may execute their own Non-Disclosure Agreement with the AbilityOne Program (AbilityOne contact information available from the contracting point of contact). The support contractor must provide copies of the executed agreements to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the support contract; and the offeror/contractor for this acquisition must provide copies of the executed Agreement with the AbilityOne Program support contractor, the Agreement must be executed no later than the date of final delivery under the resulting NAVSUP FLCN Philadelphia contract.

2.3 Contractor Unclassified Access to Federally Controlled Facilities, Sensitive Information, Information Technology (IT) Systems or Protected Health Information

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 – “DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12)” dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives.

APPLICABILITY

This clause applies to contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoN or DoD computer/network/system to perform certain unclassified sensitive duties. This clause also applies to contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information, provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified by DON as National Security Position, as advised by the command security manager. It is the responsibility of the responsible security officer of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance.

Each contractor employee providing services at a Navy Command under this contract is required to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, depending on the level of computer/network access, the contract employee will require a successful investigation as detailed below.

ACCESS TO FEDERAL FACILITIES

Per HSPD-12 and implementing guidance, all contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility or activity under this clause will require a DoD CAC. When access to a base, facility or activity is required contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager upon arrival to the Command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract.

ACCESS TO DOD IT SYSTEMS

In accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30, contractor employees who require access to DoN or DoD networks are categorized as IT-I, IT-II, or IT-III. The IT-II level, defined in detail in SECNAV M-5510.30, includes positions which require access to information protected under the Privacy Act, to include Protected Health Information (PHI). All contractor employees under this contract who require access to Privacy Act protected information are therefore categorized no lower than IT-II. IT Levels are determined by the requiring activity’s Command Information Assurance Manager.

Contractor employees requiring privileged or IT-I level access, (when specified by the terms of the contract) require a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or T5 or T5R equivalent investigation, which is a higher level investigation than the National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) described below. Due to the privileged system access, an investigation suitable for High Risk national security positions is required. Individuals who have access to system control, monitoring, or administration functions (e.g. system administrator, database administrator) require training and certification to Information Assurance Technical Level 1, and must be trained and certified on the Operating System or Computing Environment they are required to maintain.

Access to sensitive IT systems is contingent upon a favorably adjudicated background investigation. When access to IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee’s duties, such employees shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The decision to authorize access to a government IT system/network is inherently governmental. The contractor supervisor is not authorized to sign the SAAR-N; therefore, the government employee with knowledge of the system/network access required or the COR shall sign the SAAR-N as the “supervisor.”

The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Command’s Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date may result in delaying the individual’s start date.

When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training, and maintain a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required.

INTERIM ACCESS

The Command's Security Manager may authorize issuance of a DoD CAC and interim access to a DoN or DoD unclassified computer/network upon a favorable review of the investigative questionnaire and advance favorable fingerprint results. When the results of the investigation are received and a favorable determination is not made, the contractor employee working on the contract under interim access will be denied access to the computer network and this denial will not relieve the contractor of his/her responsibility to perform.

DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS

The potential consequences of any requirement under this clause including denial or termination of physical or system access in no way relieves the contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors shall plan ahead in processing their employees and subcontractor employees. The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is permitted to have unclassified access to a federally controlled facility, federally-controlled information system/network and/or to government information, meaning information not authorized for public release.

CONTRACTOR’S SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE

The contractor shall designate an employee to serve as the Contractor’s Security Representative. Within three work days after contract award, the contractor shall provide to the requiring activity’s Security Manager and the Contracting Officer, in writing, the name, title, address and phone number for the Contractor’s Security Representative. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall be the primary point of contact on any security matter. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall not be replaced or removed without prior notice to the Contracting Officer and Command Security Manager.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND SECURITY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS OR PERFORMING SENSITIVE DUTIES

Navy security policy requires that all positions be given a sensitivity value based on level of risk factors to ensure appropriate protective measures are applied. Contractor employees under this contract are recognized as Non-Critical Sensitive [ADP/IT-II] positions when the contract scope of work require physical access to a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoD computer/network, to perform unclassified sensitive duties. This designation is also applied to contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information (PHI), provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified as National Security Positions. At a minimum, each contractor employee must be a US citizen and have a favorably completed NACLC or T3 or T3R equivalent investigation to obtain a favorable determination for assignment to a non-critical sensitive or IT-II position. The investigation consists of a standard NAC and a FBI fingerprint check plus law enforcement checks and credit check. Each contractor employee filling a non-critical sensitive or IT-II position is required to complete:

SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions (or equivalent OPM investigative product)

Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission)

Original Signed Release Statements

Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date. Background investigations shall be reinitiated as required to ensure investigations remain current (not older than 10 years) throughout the contract performance period. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required.

Regardless of their duties or IT access requirements ALL contractor employees shall in-process with the Command’s Security Manager upon arrival to the command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract. Employees requiring IT access shall also check-in and check-out with the Navy Command’s Information Assurance Manager. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command’s Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date shall result in delaying the individual’s start date.

The contractor shall ensure that each contract employee requiring access to IT systems or networks complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training, and maintain a current requisite background investigation. Contractor employees shall accurately complete the required investigative forms prior to submission to the Command Security Manager. The Command’s Security Manager will review the submitted documentation for completeness prior to submitting it to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM); Potential suitability or security issues identified may render the contractor employee ineligible for the assignment. An unfavorable determination is final (subject to SF-86 appeal procedures) and such a determination does not relieve the contractor from meeting any contractual obligation under the contract. The Command’s Security Manager will forward the required forms to OPM for processing. Once the investigation is complete, the results will be forwarded by OPM to the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) for a determination.

If the contractor employee already possesses a current favorably adjudicated investigation, the contractor shall submit a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or a hard copy VAR directly from the contractor’s Security Representative. Although the contractor will take JPAS “Owning” role over the contractor employee, the Command will take JPAS "Servicing" role over the contractor employee during the hiring process and for the duration of assignment under that contract. The contractor shall include the IT Position Category per SECNAV M-5510.30 for each employee designated on a VAR. The VAR requires annual renewal for the duration of the employee’s performance under the contract.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND SECURITY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO OR PERFORMING NON-SENSITIVE DUTIES

Contractor employee whose work is unclassified and non-sensitive (e.g., performing certain duties such as lawn maintenance, vendor services, etc.) and who require physical access to publicly accessible areas to perform those duties shall meet the following minimum requirements:

Must be either a US citizen or a US permanent resident with a minimum of 3 years legal residency in the United States (as required by The Deputy Secretary of Defense DTM 08-006 or its subsequent DoD instruction) and

Must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or T1 investigation equivalent including a FBI fingerprint check prior to installation access.

To be considered for a favorable trustworthiness determination, the Contractor’s Security Representative must submit for all employees each of the following:

SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions

Two FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission)

Original Signed Release Statements

The contractor shall ensure each individual employee has a current favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or T1 equivalent investigation, or ensure successful FBI fingerprint results have been gained and investigation has been processed with OPM

Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date may result in delaying the individual’s start date.

* Consult with your Command Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager for local policy when IT-III (non-sensitive) access is required for non-US citizens outside the United States.”

Authorized changes only by the contracting officer language:

3.0 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

(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 signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

(c) The Contracting Officer 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 with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is:

Bridget Blaney

Contracting Officer, Code 270.3

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department Philadelphia Office

700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

Phone: 215-697-9628

Email: bridget.blaney@navy.mil

4.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

The following technical points of contact at USNA are provided for this requirement:

[To be determined]