N6660421Q00320002.pdf

The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to restructure existing CLINs, add data delivery CLIN 0004, incorporate DFARs 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2020) and DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2020), add a note to allow the government to request additional price information, and to extend offeror due date from November 17th 2020 at 2:00 PM EST to December 10th 2020 at 14:00 PM EST. All changes to the solicitation have been annotated in red text below.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-21-Q-0032

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334511, as concurred with by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking Firm Fixed Price (FFP) quotes for the following:

CLIN 0001: Environmental Test Plans (delivered in accordance with format of Exhibit A, CDRL A001) Quantity: One (1) each

CLIN 0002: Environmental Test Reports (delivered in accordance with format of Exhibit A, CDRL A002) Quantity: One (1) each

CLIN 0003: Teletype Printers Quantity: Six (6) Each.

CLIN 0004: Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) (Not Separately Priced)

Note 1: In regards to CLINS 0001 and 0002, Environmental test plans and reports shall contain all required elements for testing detailed in the specifications below, and be combined into one (1) deliverable for each of the CLINs.

Note 2: In regards to CLIN 0003, the Government is willing to accept partial delivery (two (2) each) in return for partial payment.

Note 3: Applicable CDRLs are attached as Exhibit A, CDRLs to this solicitation.

SPECIFICATIONS

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS/SALIENT FEATURES

(1) Interface shall have at least three (3) serial ports supporting MIL-STD-188 at 2400 bps and EIA RS-232 at 9600 bps. They shall consist of a MIL circular connector or a minimum of a connector with a screw retention.

(2) Device shall not utilize Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth nor any similar interface be included as nonfunctional or functional hardware inside the device.

(3) Message protocol: ASCII and Baudot

(4) Functionality: Audio indicator (speaker or equivalent) and optical indicator (LED or equivalent) that can be triggered by message content. Include a silence mode for the audio indicator.

(5) Operating Mode: Receive Mode – On-line to receive data and print from all three (3) interfaces simultaneously in real time without data loss. A clearable data message buffer can be used to support this.

(6) Printer Output: Full page 8.5 inch wide paper output of standard ASCII character set, support for 80 characters per line. Minimum of 2 seconds per line.

(7) Alarms: Low ink and low paper utilizing both audio and optical indicators noted in requirement 4.

Include silence mode for alarms.

(8) Power Input: Single Phase, 60Hz, 115 VAC per MIL-STD-1399 Section 300B with MIL circular connector or physical plug retention.

(9) Dimensions: Not to exceed 19.0"W x 8.5"H x 24.5"D

(10) Delivered equipment will include necessary mounting kit or rack adapters for installation onboard submarines.

(11) *EMI: Per Mil-Std 461F for submarines

(12) *Shock: Per Mil-Std 901D, Type B, Grade A operability. In addition a pre-shock vibration sweep may not exhibit any resonance at 20 Hz or below in accordance with Mil-Std-167A.

(13) *Vibration: Per Mil-Std-167; 4-14Hz

(14) *Airborne Noise: Per Mil-Std 1474E Appendix E; Grade A-12

(15) *Structureborne Noise: Per Mil-Std-740-2

(16) *Operating Temperature Range: 32ºF to 122°F with Relative Humidity of 20% to 95%.

(17) *Atmospheric Pressure: 24 to 36 inches of mercury (813 to 1219 millibars)

(18) *Non-Operating Temperature: -13°F to 140°F

(19) Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 10,000 hours and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): 0.5 hours

(20) New Production Units only, not refurbished

(21) Manufacturer must be in the United States

(22) Manufacturer must provide evidence of past performance of successful delivery of rugged reliable printers

(23) Report to be provided with equipment delivery for items indicated with a * above

Offerors shall provide the following within the quote:

1. Provide a quote which meets the minimum specifications in accordance with CLIN structure as detailed above.

2. Provide a capability statement which includes the following information:

Solicitation Number Name of Company and address Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 334511

Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

CAGE Code and DUNS Number

Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience delivering a similar teletype to a Department of Defense acquisition environment within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how it is similar to the teletype requested. The Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable. Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant, or recent past performance, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown or “neutral” past performance. In the context of the acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered acceptable.

Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the specifications that the teletype meet in relation to the minimum specifications above.

Respondent’s ability to deliver the teletype in a timely manner upon contract award.

Note: The capability statement shall be no more than fifteen (15) pages in length.

The Government reserves the right to request additional price information from Offerors.

Delivery: F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841. Offerors shall provide the lead time within the quote.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Section 508 exception applies in accordance with FAR 39.204(d).

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular

(FAC).

The following provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ:

FAR 52.204-23, “Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab.”

FAR 52.209-10, “Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.”

FAR 52.209-11, “Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law.”

FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items.”

FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items.”

FAR 52.212-3 (ALT 1), “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.”

5 FAR 2.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items."

FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders – Commercial Items.”

DFARS 252.204-7008, “Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.”

DFARS 252.204-7009, “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported

Cyber Incident Information.”

DFARS 252.204-7015, “Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.”

DFARS, 252.213-7000, “Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk

System in Past Performance Evaluations.”

DFARS 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.”

DFARS 252.225-7031, “Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.”

DFARS 252.246-7008, “Sources of Electronic Parts.”

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by full text:

FAR 52.204-25 , “Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.”

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

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

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

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

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

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

or

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

Critical technology means--

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Prohibition.

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

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

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

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

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

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

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

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

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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

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DFARS 252.204-7019 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV

2020)

(a) Definitions.

“Basic Assessment”, “Medium Assessment”, and “High Assessment” have the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments.

“Covered contractor information system” has the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, of this solicitation.

(b) Requirement. In order to be considered for award, if the Offeror is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the Offeror shall have a current assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) (see 252.204-7020) for each covered contractor information system that is relevant to the offer, contract, task order, or delivery order. The Basic, Medium, and High NIST SP 800- 171 DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_ SP_800-171.html.

(c) Procedures.

(1) The Offeror shall verify that summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) are posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) for all covered contractor information systems relevant to the offer.

(2) If the Offeror does not have summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) posted in SPRS, the Offeror may conduct and submit a Basic Assessment to webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS in the format identified in paragraph (d) of this provision.

(d) Summary level scores. Summary level scores for all assessments will be posted 30 days post-assessment in SPRS to provide DoD Components visibility into the summary level scores of strategic assessments.

(1) Basic Assessments. An Offeror may follow the procedures in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision for posting Basic Assessments to SPRS.

(i) The email shall include the following information:

(A) Cybersecurity standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171

Rev 1).

(B) Organization conducting the assessment (e.g., Contractor self-assessment).

(C) For each system security plan (security requirement 3.12.4) supporting the performance of a DoD contract—

(1) All industry Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan; and

(2) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one plan exists.

(D) Date the assessment was completed.

(E) Summary level score (e.g., 95 out of 110, NOT the individual value for each requirement).

(F) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

(ii) If multiple system security plans are addressed in the email described at paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, the Offeror shall use the following format for the report:

System Security Plan CAGE Codes supported by this plan

Brief description of the plan architecture

Date of assessment

Total Score

Date score of 110 will achieved

(2) Medium and High Assessments. DoD will post the following Medium and/or High Assessment summary level scores to SPRS for each system assessed:

(i) The standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1).

(ii) Organization conducting the assessment, e.g., DCMA, or a specific organization (identified by Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)).

(iii) All industry CAGE code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan.

(iv) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one system security plan exists.

(v) Date and level of the assessment, i.e., medium or high.

(vi) Summary level score (e.g., 105 out of 110, not the individual value assigned

(vii) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

(3) Accessibility.

(i) Assessment summary level scores posted in SPRS are available to DoD personnel, and are protected, in accordance with the standards set forth in DoD Instruction 5000.79, Defense-wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (PI).

(ii) Authorized representatives of the Offeror for which the assessment was conducted may access SPRS to view their own summary level scores, in accordance with the SPRS Software User’s Guide for Awardees/Contractors available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf.

(iii) A High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment may result in documentation in addition to that listed in this section. DoD will retain and protect any such documentation as “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” and intended for internal DoD use only. The information will be protected against unauthorized use and release, including through the exercise of applicable exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act (e.g., Exemption 4 covers trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a contractor that is privileged or confidential).

(End of provision)

DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)

(a) Definitions.

“Basic Assessment” means a contractor’s self-assessment of the contractor’s implementation of NIST SP 800-171 that—

(1) Is based on the Contractor’s review of their system security plan(s) associated with covered contractor information system(s);

(2) Is conducted in accordance with the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology; and

(3) Results in a confidence level of “Low” in the resulting score, because it is a self-generated score.

“Covered contractor information system” has the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, of this contract.

“High Assessment” means an assessment that is conducted by Government personnel using NIST SP 800-171A, Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information that—

(1) Consists of—

(i) A review of a contractor’s Basic Assessment;

(ii) A thorough document review;

(iii) Verification, examination, and demonstration of a Contractor’s system security plan to validate that NIST SP 800-171 security requirements have been implemented as described in the contractor’s system security plan; and

(iv) Discussions with the contractor to obtain additional information or clarification, as needed;

and

(2) Results in a confidence level of “High” in the resulting score.

“Medium Assessment” means an assessment conducted by the Government that—

(1) Consists of—

(i) A review of a contractor’s Basic Assessment;

(ii) A thorough document review; and

(iii) Discussions with the contractor to obtain additional information or clarification, as needed; and

(2) Results in a confidence level of “Medium” in the resulting score.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies to covered contractor information systems that are required to comply with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS) clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, of this contract.

(c) Requirements. The Contractor shall provide access to its facilities, systems, and personnel necessary for the Government to conduct a Medium or High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment, as described in NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_ of_NIST_SP_800-171.html, if necessary.

(d) Procedures. Summary level scores for all assessments will be posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) to provide DoD Components visibility into the summary level scores of strategic assessments.

(1) Basic Assessments. A contractor may submit, via encrypted email, summary level scores of Basic Assessments conducted in accordance with the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology to webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS.

(i) The email shall include the following information:

(A) Version of NIST SP 800-171 against which the assessment was conducted.

(B) Organization conducting the assessment (e.g., Contractor self-assessment).

(C) For each system security plan (security requirement 3.12.4) supporting the performance of a DoD contract—

(1) All industry Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan; and

(2) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one plan exists.

(D) Date the assessment was completed.

(E) Summary level score (e.g., 95 out of 110, NOT the individual value

(F) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

(ii) If multiple system security plans are addressed in the email described at paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, the Contractor shall use the following format for the report:

System Security Plan CAGE Codes supported by this plan

Brief description of the plan architecture

Date of assessment

Total Score

Date score of 110 will achieved

(2) Medium and High Assessments. DoD will post the following Medium and/or High Assessment summary level scores to SPRS for each system security plan assessed:

(i) The standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1).

(ii) Organization conducting the assessment, e.g., DCMA, or a specific organization (identified by Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)).

(iii) All industry CAGE code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan.

(iv) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one system security plan exists.

(v) Date and level of the assessment, i.e., medium or high.

(vi) Summary level score (e.g., 105 out of 110, not the individual value assigned

(vii) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

(e) Rebuttals.

(1) DoD will provide Medium and High Assessment summary level scores to the Contractor and offer the opportunity for rebuttal and adjudication of assessment summary level scores prior to posting the summary level scores to SPRS (see SPRS User’s Guide https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf).

(2) Upon completion of each assessment, the contractor has 14 business days to provide additional information to demonstrate that they meet any security requirements not observed by the assessment team or to rebut the findings that may be of question.

(f) Accessibility.

(1) Assessment summary level scores posted in SPRS are available to DoD personnel, and are protected, in accordance with the standards set forth in DoD Instruction 5000.79, Defense-wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (PI).

(2) Authorized representatives of the Contractor for which the assessment was conducted may access SPRS to view their own summary level scores, in accordance with the SPRS Software User’s Guide for Awardees/Contractors available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf.

(3) A High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment may result in documentation in addition to that listed in this clause. DoD will retain and protect any such documentation as “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” and intended for internal DoD use only.

The information will be protected against unauthorized use and release, including through the exercise of applicable exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act (e.g., Exemption 4 covers trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a contractor that is privileged or confidential).

(g) Subcontracts.

(1) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (g), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items (excluding COTS items).

(2) The Contractor shall not award a subcontract or other contractual instrument, that is subject to the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security requirements, in accordance with DFARS clause 252.204-7012 of this contract, unless the subcontractor has completed, within the last 3 years, at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment, as described in https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implemen tation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html, for all covered contractor information systems relevant to its offer that are not part of an information technology service or system operated on behalf of the Government.

(3) If a subcontractor does not have summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) posted in SPRS, the subcontractor may conduct and submit a Basic Assessment, in accordance with the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology, to webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS along with the information required by paragraph (d) of this clause.

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In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

Payment will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at http://www.sam.gov

The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed price (FFP) Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. In order to be determined technically acceptable: 1) the Offeror must quote items, in accordance with the capability statement and minimum specifications above, and 2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

Quotes and all attachments shall be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat. Quotes shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number.

Offers must be submitted via email to Hannah.murphy@navy.mil. Offers must be received on or before December 10th 2020, 14:00 PM, Eastern Time (EST). Quotes received after the closing date and time may be ineligible for award.

For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Hannah Murphy by email:

Hannah.murphy@navy.mil.