Provisions and Clauses.pdf

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PWS

U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

STATEMENT OF WORK

Electronic Recruitment (eRecruitment) Platform

MISSION: Train, certify and provide combat-ready Navy forces to Combatant Commanders that are capable of conducting prompt, sustained naval, joint, and combined operations in support of U.S. national interests. Command and control subordinate Navy forces and shore activities during the planning and execution of assigned service functions in support of CNO. Provide operational planning and coordination support to Commander, U.S. Northern Command (CDR USNORTHCOM), Commander U.S. Element North American Aerospace Defense Command (CDR USELEMNORAD), and Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (CDR USSTRATCOM). Command and control subordinate forces during the planning and execution of joint missions as the Joint Forces Maritime Component Commander North (JFMCC-N) to CDR USNORTHCOM.

1.0 SCOPE: To enhance the recruitment capabilities of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Fleet Human Resource Offices (FLTHRO) with a focus on veterans, military spouses, and highly qualified, skilled applicants, individualized account access to an electronic recruitment (eRecruitment) platform is essential. This platform will enable FLTHRO personnel to effectively utilize 40 job announcement slots each month for attracting veteran and military spouse candidates and highly qualified U.S. citizens seeking employment within their serviced commands.

FLTHRO personnel will have the ability to rotate job postings in and out of the 40 assigned slots throughout each month, ensuring that veteran-friendly positions and roles suited for highly qualified applicants are prominently featured.

1.1 The platform will house a resume repository that retains the resumes of veteran and military spouse candidates and highly qualified applicants who apply for positions indefinitely. This allows for expedited and easy access to a diverse pool of talent for direct hiring as needs arise. At least six FLTHRO recruiters will have robust access to search all available candidate resumes, with specific filters to prioritize veteran and military spouse applicants and highly qualified candidates. This ensures efficient identification of individuals who meet the desired qualifications and experiences. A minimum of eight FLTHRO administrators will be empowered to post and manage job announcements, specifically promoting positions that cater to veterans, military spouses, and highly qualified applicants. They will also have access to analytics and reports that track recruitment metrics for both groups.

1.2 The platform will feature an intuitive interface designed to highlight resources, support services, and job postings specifically for veterans, military spouses, and highly qualified applicants, making engagement easier for both recruiters and candidates. Recruiters and administrators will receive real-time notifications regarding the status of applications from veterans, military spouses, and highly qualified applicants, enabling proactive management of recruitment efforts. This tailored access to an eRecruitment platform will empower FLTHROs to effectively streamline their recruitment processes, ensuring they can meet the staffing needs of their commands while honoring the skills and contributions of veterans, military spouses, and highly qualified applicants.

2.0 Platform shall include individualized account access to perform the following:

2.1 The platform shall post job announcements and provide templates for job postings that can be easily customized to maintain consistency in branding and messaging.

2.2 The platform shall allow Access private resume repository for candidates who apply to posted job announcements.

2.3 The platform shall allow searches of resumes for all possible candidates on the site, especially those who may not have applied to posted job announcements.

2.4 The platform shall implement features that allow team members to collaborate on candidate evaluations, share notes, and communicate directly within the platform allowing contact with candidates for direct hire.

2.5 The platform shall allow access reports/metrics to include the following:

Utilization Applicant/candidate response rate Length of job announcement Demographics of responding candidates Diversity and Inclusion Metrics to track and report on diversity and inclusion metrics to ensure equitable hiring practices and improve outreach to underrepresented groups Web analytics (ratios) regarding the number of views/clicks per job announcement and the number of applicants per job announcement

2.6 The contractor shall assign a dedicated Customer Service Representative to FLTHRO for support, inquiries, system troubleshooting, etc.

2.7 The contractor shall offer training for all assigned users (recruiters/administrators).

2.8 The contractor shall offer individual analytic dashboard for each FLTHRO, which allows each FLTHRO to view reports/metrics regarding the job postings related to their respective offices and tracks long-term hiring trends and helps organizations make data-driven decisions.

FLTHRO LOCATIONS:

DoDDAAC HRO Norfolk 41113 Human Resources Office Norfolk 1151 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, VA

HRO PNSY 41111

Human Resources Office Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Building 44 Kittery, ME

HRO NNSY 41112

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Building 15 Portsmouth, VA

HRO Stennis 41113

Stennis Space Center FLTHRO Stennis 1100 Balch BLVD RM 22214 Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

HRO MSC

2.9 The platform shall offer the Ability for specified job postings (titles and descriptions) on our USAJOBS site to automatically flow (according to established rules) to our open job slots within the eRecruitment platform and for job postings to be manually added, when warranted.

2.10 The platform shall provide an organization landing page (Branding Page) that will allow for showcasing of the organization, benefits of working within the organization, posting of videos, and provide several tabs to showcase different aspects of the organization and/or subordinate organizations.

2.11 The contractor shall provide Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 13518, enhancing recruitment of and promote employment opportunities for veterans; marketing the Federal Government as an employer of choice to transitioning service members and veterans; and assist veterans and transitioning service members in translating military skills, training, and education to Federal occupations.

2.12 The contractor shall provide a Veteran-Specific Job Search Tool. This tool shall provide assistance in translating military experience into civilian-friendly resumes. These tools shall help veterans navigate the job market effectively, leveraging their unique skills and experiences gained during military service.

2.13 The contractor shall provide training and development resources to include transition support for veterans into the civilian workforce with career development, training, and community support. Additionally, provide events, workshops, or online communities that connect veterans with employers and other veterans.

2.14 The contractor shall provide Military Spousal Support in accordance with the support of Military Spouse Hiring Authority EO 13473. This initiative is designed to help military spouses navigate the job market effectively by leveraging their unique skills and experiences gained during their employment history. It shall offer opportunities to advance careers and connect individuals with employment partners who are committed to hiring and supporting military spouse professionals across various industries.

2.15 The platform shall provide Integration with social media - Enable seamless sharing of job postings on popular social media platforms to reach a broader audience.

2.16 The contractor shall ensure the platform is fully optimized for mobile devices, allowing recruiters and candidates to post, apply, and manage job postings on-the-go.

2.17 Feedback Mechanism – The contractor shall implement a feedback system for both candidates and recruiters to evaluate the recruitment process and suggest improvements.

3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The subscription contract to the eRecruitment platform shall be for one (1) base of 12 months and three (3) 12 month options.

E-RECRUITMENT PLATFORM PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period of Performance 1 January 2025 thru 31 December 2025 Option Year 1 1 January 2026 thru 31 December 2026

4.0 ACCESSIBILITY: The contractor shall ensure All account holders have unlimited access, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to the electronic recruitment platform and associated account dashboards, ensuring that users can manage recruitment activities at any time. Allow users to customize their dashboards according to their specific needs and preferences, making it easier for them to access the information most relevant to their recruitment processes. Additionally, a toll-free training and technical assistance line must be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET to assist users with research and technical issues.

By incorporating these accessibility features, the recruitment platform will ensure that all users can efficiently navigate and utilize its resources, fostering an inclusive and effective recruitment environment.

ADDENDUM 52.212-1

Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services:

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Quoters – Commercial Items” and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following instructions are provided. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12, and FAR Subpart 13.

Award will be made on a direct award basis after the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government intends to evaluate the quote and award a contract based on initial quote; therefore, the Quoter’s initial quote should contain the Quoter’s best terms from a technical and price standpoint.

QUESTIONS: Quoters may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements via email to Ivy Cuffee at ivy.l.cuffee.civ@us.navy.mil and Samantha Miller at Samantha.a.miller77.civ@us.navy.mil. It is requested that all questions be received by 16 December 2024 1000AM Eastern Standard Time, as time may not permit responses to questions received after that date to be prepared and issued prior to the receipt of quotations.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:

(1) Quote shall be submitted to Ivy Cuffee at ivy.l.cuffee.civ@us.navy.mil and Samantha Miller at

Samantha.a.miller77.civ@us.navy.mil no later than the due date of the solicitation. Quoter shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the quote contained herein; quote that does not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the quote ineligible for award.

(2) Quoter shall insert the CLIN amounts in the solicitation. Quote shall include the following legend on each page:

(3) All submissions and attachments shall be in Microsoft Office Word. Submissions are page limited to the maximum number of pages as defined below. These page limitations are inclusive of the executive summary and any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. Graphics (including tables) in the quote may use a font with 12 point size type or larger. Each “page” is defined as one sheet, 8 ½ “ x 11”, with at least one inch margins on all sides, using a font with a point size of 12 or greater (e.g., "Times New Roman" style with 12 point font), and the orientation shall be portrait. Lines shall, at a minimum, be selected as single-spaced in Microsoft Word with Microsoft Word Normal character spacing. Pages shall be consecutively numbered. Multiple pages, double pages, two- sided pages, or foldouts will count as an equivalent number of 8 ½" x 11" pages. The quoter is permitted to submit no more than one page for each of the following, which will not be included in the page count: a cover sheet, list of tables, list of figures, compliance matrix, table of contents, tabs, and dividers.

REQUIREMENTS FOR QUOTE CONTENT:

The quote should contain the following items in addition to other information required by this solicitation. The cover page should indicate the following:

• Request for Quotations Number

• Volume Number (I, II,)

• Name and Address of Quoter, Cage Code, DUNS, and applicable TAX I.D Number (TIN)

• Point of Contact name, telephone number, and email address

• Quote validity of 120 days following the solicitation closing date

Quotes shall be prepared in two (2) separate and distinct volumes:

· Volume I, Factor I – Technical

· Volume II, Factor II – Price

Table of Contents: The table of contents should provide sufficient detail as to allow the important elements to be easily located.

1. Requirements for Style: Each vendor shall submit a quote that clearly and concisely describes and defines the contractor’s response to the requirements contained in the solicitation documents and attachments.

Unnecessary elaboration or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective quote are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the vendor’s lack of understanding of cost consciousness. The quote shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail in the one area of the quote where it contributes most critically to the discussion of the same information. When necessary, the vendor shall refer to the initial discussion and identify its location within the submitted quote.

2. Quote Page Limitations Volumes I & II Non-Price Quote - The following page limitations are established:

Title Quote Quantities Page Limit* Volume I – Factor I, Technical Approach 1 Original 12 Pages Volume II – Factor II, Price Quote 1 Original No Limit

Volume I, Factor I – Technical Approach The vendor shall provide in detail a Technical Approach demonstrating a complete understanding of and the capability to fully implement and execute all requirements of the solicitation, including Sections 2 of the PWS. The Technical Approach shall be discussed in sufficient detail for the Government to ascertain the vendor’s understanding of the requirement and ability to perform the required tasks and shall demonstrate to the government that the vendor is capable of fully providing the services identified in the PWS. The Technical Approach should also provide a description of the methodologies, techniques, and strategies to be used to accomplish the tasks as described in Section 2 of the PWS.

NOTE: Vendors’ quotes that simply provide general statements or paraphrase/parrot the PWS in whole or in part may result in a rating of unacceptable.

NOTE: The statement above provides guidance for what should be addressed and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.

Volume II, Factor II- Price The Price quote shall include the completed solicitation documents. The price quote shall include all elements of price and other price information considered appropriate to support the vendor’s quote. The pricing information shall be completed in accordance with the following:

A completed and signed page 1 of the solicitation and a completed and signed page 1 of any amendments.

A completed section B “Supplies or Services and Price” All supplemental information to support proposed price, to include but not limited to fully burdened labor rates, and estimated level of effort by labor category. All price and price supporting information shall be contained in the Price quote. No price or pricing information shall be included in any other volume including cover letters. Quoter’s are responsible for submitting sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate their price quote.

In addition to providing the above supporting data, the price quote shall also contain the Quoter’s acknowledgement of the applicable Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations as they apply to this requirement and confirmation of the Quoter’s compliance with those regulations, to include whether or not escalation was applied to the labor rates. In support of this, the price submission shall include the SCLS labor categories that will be utilized and the direct labor rates to be paid.

Quoter’s shall complete the “Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Quoter’s” contained in the solicitation (FAR provision 52.212-3 Alternate I). Additionally, unless the quoter has completed the most current version in SAM, the quoter shall complete FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-26, FAR 52.209-7, FAR 52.209-11, DFARS 252.204-7016, and DFARS 252.204-7017 in the solicitation.

Quote shall be valid until the start of the Period of Performance for this requirement

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12, and FAR Subpart 13 after the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government intends to evaluate and award a contract based on initial quote; therefore, the Quoter’s initial quote should contain the Quoter’s best terms from a technical and price standpoint.

Factor I – Technical Approach:

The vendor’s overall technical approach will be evaluated on its feasibility, comprehensiveness, and the degree to which the vendor demonstrates an understanding of, and capability to successfully accomplish, the requirements of the solicitation and the items vendors are directed to address above in Factor I: Technical Approach of the

ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The Government will evaluate Factor I on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis using Ratings Table 1 below.

NOTE: A rating of “Unacceptable” for Factor I means that the offeror’s quote is not awardable and is not susceptible to correction without what would be tantamount to the submission of an entirely new quote.

Factor II – Price:

Total price will be evaluated taking into the account the total FFP for the base year and option periods. Price analysis using procedures of FAR 13.106-3 will be used to evaluate price reasonableness. The Government may evaluate any and all information submitted by the vendor to support the reasonableness of prices proposed. The method of evaluation used by the Contracting Officer is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13. The method of evaluation used by the Contracting Officer is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Additionally, the government may request offerors to submit additional information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items or uncertified cost and pricing data. Failure to submit the requested information may result in disqualification of the submitted quote.

Options will be evaluated pursuant to solicitation provision FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Ratings Table These ratings will be used in the evaluation of Factor I – Technical Approach

TABLE 1

Rating Description Acceptable Offeror clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Offeror does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 (eRecruitment) Platform Services

FFP

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N4111324RC006RT

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N4111324RC006RT

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 OPTION (eRecruitment) Platform Services

FFP

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N4111324RC006RT

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

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

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-JAN-2025 TO

31-DEC-2025

N/A COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES

COMMAND

SABRINA SPELLER

1151 AZALEA GARDEN RD

NORFOLK VA 23502

757-357-6027 FOB: Destination

N00060

0002 POP 01-JAN-2025 TO

31-DEC-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination N00060

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

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 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--

Representation and Disclosures.

DEC 2023

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

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

SEP 2023

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

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

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

JAN 2023

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

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

SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro

Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2020-O0015)

MAY 2020

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

NOV 2023

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)

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

The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after the evaluation in accordance with the factors in the solicitation. The selection of a vendor for award will consist of Factor I: Price.

Volume I: Factor I – Price Price quotes will be evaluated based on price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3. The Government may evaluate any and all information submitted by the vendor to support the reasonableness of the prices quoted.

The method of evaluation used by the contracting officer is solely within the discretion of the contracting officer.

The vendors are required to complete the Price Spreadsheet Attachment, and any information such as commercial pricing listings or any information, which can be used in evaluating the submitted price quote.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2024)

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

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

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

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

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

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

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

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

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets 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 (SDVOSB) concern" means a small business concern--

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled 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; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, 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), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program" means an SDVOSB concern that--

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program" means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, 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 124.1001", 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 the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) 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 and controlled 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 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, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(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--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ ]

(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) SDVOSB 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 that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB concern.

(4) SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as an SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:

(5) 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 124.1001.

(6) 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.

(7) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

(8) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c).

[The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

Note to paragraphs (c)(9) and (10): Complete paragraphs (c)(9) and (10) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(9) 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.

(10) 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: _________

(11) 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, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(12) (Complete if the offeror has represented itself as disadvantaged in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.)

___ 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) Certifications and 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, ( ___ )…