Request for Quotation - Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) Data Quality Subscription_07_03_2023.docx

Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) Data Quality Subscription RFQ No. 47HAA023Q0089

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (OAS)

OFFICE OF INTERNAL ACQUISITION (OIA)

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) No: 47HAA023Q0089

Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) Data Quality Subscription

Issued by:

GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and GSA Public Building Service (PBS)

Issued to:

This Solicitation is issued to all active Open Market Vendors, Not Set-Aside for small businesses

NAICS Code:

NAICS Code: 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Date: 06/29/2023

Posting Date: 7/03/2023 Questions Due By NLT 2PM EST, 7/07/2023 Government Responses to Questions Due By NLT 2PM EST, 7/11/2023 Quotations Due By NLT 2PM EST, 7/17/2023

Table of Contents

SECTION I Letter to Interested Vendors

To Whom It May Concern:

The General Services Administration (GSA), FAS and PBS, has identified a need for a customized site hosted on the contractor’s website that maintains currency with the FPDS ATOM (public data) feed, SAM Application Programming Interface (API) feeds, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and provides:

· Reporting capabilities for up to 3,000 individual user accounts with customization of dashboards and reports based on GSA’s organizational structure;

· Data checks/validations of FPDS transactions, using primarily FAR-based logic and validation rules, and creation of associated dashboards and reports for the data checks/validations;

· Individually targeted emails to the data submitter or GSA-designated POC alerting them of potential data check/validation issues on each submitted FPDS action;

· On-demand requests for reports of contractor responsibility.

As such, this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued as unrestricted, full and open competition on SAM.gov. The RFQ summary is as follows:

(1) Performance Work Statement for Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) Data Quality Subscriptions

(2) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

(3) Performance Period: One twelve (12) month base period and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. Anticipated base period of performance start date is 8/14/2023.

(4) Questions Due NLT 2PM EST, 7/07/2023

(5) Quotations Due NLT 2PM EST, 7/17/2023

All electronic quotation submissions shall be submitted via SAM.gov. Any corrupt or unreadable documents shall not be considered for evaluation purposes. Any files not received by the cut-off date and time specified herein shall be deemed late and shall not be considered for evaluation.

If you have any questions regarding this RFQ, please contact the GSA points of contact listed below.

GSA Contracting Officer:

Bonnie Impastato, E-mail: bonnie.impastato@gsa.gov

GSA Contract Specialist:

Monica Golibart, E-mail: monica.golibart@gsa.gov SECTION II Solicitation Information

2.1 GENERAL

The Government contemplates award of one (1) single award, firm-fixed price contract, as unrestricted, full and open competition to one vendor in accordance with FAR Subsection 6.102(b), Full and Open Competition, assuming the quotation has met, or exceeded, the Government’s requirements in the evaluation process for best value. It is expected that Vendors will submit Quotations in accordance with the procedures and requisite requirements identified in this solicitation in accordance with their commercial price list.

This RFQ is being issued on SAM.gov with the intent to award a single award, firm-fixed price contract.

2.1.1 TYPE OF AWARD

This procurement is a non-set aside for small businesses, single award, firm-fixed price, full and open competitive contract, under NAICS code 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. This procurement shall be conducted in accordance with procedures under FAR 12 and 13.106.

2.1.2 SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Responses to this RFQ shall be submitted in electronic format via the GSA POC’s identified in Section I above. Quotations shall not be submitted to any other parties. Vendors are hereby notified that any corrupt or unreadable documents shall not be considered for evaluation purposes. Any files not received by the cut-off date and time specified herein shall be deemed late and not considered for evaluation.

Questions pertaining to this RFQ shall be submitted NLT 2PM EST, 7/07/2023, to the attention of the GSA POC’s identified in Section I above. Questions received after the cut-off date shall be addressed only at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Please submit questions with this subject line header: 47HAA023Q0089 - Vendor Name – Questions - Date

2.1.3 FORMAT

No paper (hard copy) quotations shall be accepted. All submitted electronic documents shall be in PDF and MS Excel format. Each page in the submitted documents shall fit on 8 ½” X 11” paper size, with all text single-spaced, using font size no less than 11 points. All text and graphics shall be legible. The Technical Quotation and Price Quotation for the contract shall be separate files. No pricing information shall be included in the Technical Quotation. Page limits are not inclusive of cover page and table of contents.

The following naming conventions for the quotation documents should be utilized:

47HAA023Q0089 - Vendor Name - [Technical/Price] Quotation

2.1.4 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Vendors responding to this RFQ shall meet the following minimum requirements. Quotations that fail to meet any one of these minimum requirements shall not be further evaluated and shall be deemed ineligible for award.

1. Submit complete quotation documentation in accordance with RFQ instructions.

2. The Government encourages forming Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs). If a CTA is utilized in the vendor’s quotation, each team lead and team members’ current and accurate commercial pricing shall be submitted with their final quotation. Note - Formulation of a CTA is optional.

3. Proposed prices shall be in accordance with the vendor’s commercial price list. The Government is seeking additional discounts off the vendor’s commercial price list.

4. Quotation shall be submitted by the Team Lead, if applicable; and,

5. Quotation shall identify the Unique Entity ID (UEID) (SAM) Number for all team members (including Subcontractors) and each shall have a current System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of quotation submission.

6. Vendors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with no active exclusions.

2.1.5 ASSUMPTIONS

All assumptions shall be evaluated as part of the individual factor to which they apply. The Government reserves the right to reject any quotation that includes any assumption that may impact satisfying the Government’s requirements. Option years are based on funding availability. The Government reserves the right not to exercise any option year(s) if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Please see Section 2.3.4 of the RFQ regarding evaluation of options.

2.2 QUOTATION CONTENT

Vendors are requested to provide a submission that is in accordance with the instructions in this RFQ, including the Evaluation Factors for Award section.

All vendor quotations must include the data elements and information as follows.

2.2.1 PART 1 (PRICE QUOTATION)

4 pages - Single-Sided – (Page Limit excludes Price Schedule template) The Price Quotation shall be separate from the Technical Quotation. The Price Quotation shall consist of the following:

1. Cover Letter;

2. Identification of Team Members (including Contract Lead, CTA Members, and Subcontractors, as applicable);

1. Identification of each Team Member’s UEI Number, as applicable; and,

3. Price list with proposed pricing for each task identified in the Performance Work Statement for the twelve (12) month base period and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods using the attached price schedule template in MS Excel format; (Vendors may provide additional price breakdowns and explanations to support their quoted price in accordance with the manufacturer’s commercial pricing practices).

4. Listing of any proposed discount(s) from vendors’ commercial contract price list, as applicable;

5. The vendor shall describe their overall pricing strategy and fully disclose all costs associated with the offered products and services. Backup documentation may be requested in support of the vendor’s price quotation. The information requested in the quotation is required to enable the Government to perform a price analysis and determine whether the quoted pricing is fair and reasonable.

6. Acknowledgement of Amendments, as applicable; and,

7. Statement that the Quotation shall remain valid for a minimum of ninety (90) days.

2.2.2 PART 2 (TECHNICAL QUOTATION)

Fourteen (14) Page Limit), single-sided The Technical Quotation and Price Quotation, including mandatory Price Schedule Template, shall be submitted as separate volumes (file attachments). The Technical Quotation shall consist of narrative sections for the technical requirement listed under listed in the table below. Page limits for each evaluation factor are provided and are inclusive of each evaluation sub-factor.

Evaluation Factor 1 - Technical Acceptability

· Project roll-out plan

· Explanation of how their solution meets 508 compliance standards

Evaluation Factor 2 - Past Performance

· Three (3) examples of similar services performed for customers.

2.3 QUOTATION EVALUATION

This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method to make awards without discussions. Awards will be made based on the lowest evaluated price of vendor quotations meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price factors. Price is more important than technical/non-price factors.

The Government will evaluate the quotations based on the following evaluation factors, listed in the descending order of importance:

1) Evaluation Factor 1 - Price

2) Evaluation Factor 2 - Technical Acceptability

3) Evaluation Factor 3 - Past Performance

2.3.1 Price Quotation Evaluation

The vendor shall provide detailed pricing for all CLINs on the price schedule template and should also provide a summary of any assumptions and exclusions.

The price Quotation will be evaluated for consistency and understanding of the requirements set forth in this RFQ and Performance Work Statement (PWS).

GSA will confirm that the quoted prices in the quotation are accurate and consistent with the vendor’s current commercial pricelist terms and conditions. Quotations containing pricing information that is inaccurate, erroneous and/or inconsistent with the vendor’s commercial contract price list terms and conditions will be deemed ineligible for award and will not receive further consideration.

GSA is seeking additional commercial price list discounts under this RFQ in addition to any discounts available at vendors’ commercial contract level.

2.3.1.1 Evaluation of the Price Quotation

The Government will evaluate the proposed total pricing for the total period of performance (twelve (12) month base period and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods). The Government will confirm the proposed quoted price for each option period and the proposed quoted price at each CLIN level for accuracy, consistency with the prices as approved in the vendor's commercial price list and clearly demonstrated ability to fully meet the requirements as set forth in the RFQ and the PWS.

2.3.2 TECHNICAL/NON-PRICE QUOTATION EVALUATION

2.3.2.1 Technical Capability

The Government will assess whether the vendor is capable of meeting and/or exceeding all of the requirements as outlined in the RFQ and in the PWS (RFQ, Section III).

Specifically, the Government will evaluate for technical acceptability to determine that the technical requirements and/or features are fully addressed in the quotation response for Technical Capability.

2.3.2.2 Adjectival Ratings for Evaluating Technical Capability Each vendor’s technical quotation will be evaluated to determine if the vendor provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirements of this PWS, and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those requirements.

The Government will review the vendor’s quotation to determine the products/services offered meet the required specifications and features described in the Performance Work Statement.

Adjectival Rating Definitions for Evaluation Technical Capability

2.3.3 Best Value – Best Value Evaluation Process (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA))

Quotations must demonstrate a clear understanding of the nature and scope of the work required. Failure to provide a responsive, reasonable, and complete quotation may reflect a lack of understanding of the requirements and may result in a quotation receiving no further evaluation and determined ineligible for award.

Award of one (1) single-award firm-fixed price contract will be made to the responsible vendor whose quotation conforms to the requirements outlined in this RFQ and is determined to represent the best value to the Government in terms of technical merit and proposed price.

Vendors should note that price is more important than technical/non-price factors.

Communications:

The Government intends to award without communications. Vendors shall provide their best, complete Quotation upon initial submission. The Government reserves the right to hold communications if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Government-employee representatives from the requiring program office shall provide technical evaluation of all quotations based on the quotations/documentation provided. The evaluations will be based on the evaluation criteria set forth above.

2.3.4 Evaluation of Options

For award purposes, in addition to the vendor’s response to the base period requirements, the Government will evaluate the vendor’s Quotation in response to all RFQ option periods. Evaluation of the option periods will not obligate the Government to exercise the options.

SECTION III Performance Work Statement

3.1 GENERAL: See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS)

SECTION IV Contract Clauses and Terms and Conditions

4.1 General

The terms and conditions provided for in the vendor’s commercial pricelist terms and conditions are incorporated in this requirement. All order of precedence issues shall be governed by FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

4.1.1 Period of Performance: As indicated in the PWS, the Government desires services for one twelve (12) month base period and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. Options, if determined required, shall be exercised in accordance with applicable regulations.

4.1.2 Contract Award: Award of the resultant contract shall be made via a bilaterally signed SF1449. Award shall consist of mandatory Firm Fixed-Price Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Data Quality Subscription Service.

4.2 Contract Clauses

In addition to the clauses set forth therein the Contractor’s commercial pricelist, the following additional contract clauses are herein made a part of, and pertain to, any resultant contractual action for this Task Order.

4.2.1 Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses.

(a) Federal Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

The following clauses are incorporated by reference, and made a part of, the resultant contract:

52.252-2 GSAM CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The full text of a provision may be accessed electronically at: GSAM website: https://www.acquisition.gov/gsam/gsam.html

552.203-71

Restriction on Advertising

SEP 1999

552.204-9

Personal Identity Verification Requirements

JUL 2020

552.204-70 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (DEVIATION I)

AUG 2019

552.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (FAR DEVIATION)

FEB 2018

552.212-71

Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to GSA Acquisition of Commercial Items

MAY 2019

552.212-72

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to GSA Acquisition of Commercial Items

MAY 2019

552.232.25 Prompt Payment (Nov 2009) (Deviation FAR 52.232-25)

NOV 2009

552.217-71 Notice Regarding Option(s)

NOV 1992

552.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FAR DEVIATION)

FEB 2018

SECURITY CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following GSA policies must be followed as applicable:

1. Attachment A - CIO 09-48, IT Security Procedural Guide: Security and Privacy IT Acquisition Requirements

2. Attachment B - CIO 12-2018, IT Policy Requirements Guide The contractor’s personnel involved with this task order are required to review above-cited contract clauses and policies and ensure compliance throughout the life of this task order.

These policies can be found at http://www.gsa.gov/directives or https://insite.gsa.gov/directives

4.2.3 Contract Level Clauses Incorporated in Full Text

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment . (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

3509)).

657a).

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

644(r)).

(E.O.13126).

Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112- 42, and 112-43.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

2022).

U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid , is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold , as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract , and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor ’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data , regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment . (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment -Requirements (May2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2021) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Feb 2000). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause".

Alternate II (Jan 2022) . As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows:

(d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8 G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor ’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract ; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

(C) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(D) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment . (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(E) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(F) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(G) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(H) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(I) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

(J) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(K) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(M) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment -Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(N) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(O) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2021) (Executive Order 12989).

(P) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(Q) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(R) (1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(2) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(S) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(T) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(U) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247- 64.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 90 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed sixty months.

(End of clause)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond the base year period of performance. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond the base year period of performance, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

52.232-99 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

The Vendor(s) shall provide accessibility based on FAR Subpart 39.2 Electronic and Information Technology and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.794d). All electronic and information technology (EIT) procured through this Contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists. The 36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. All deliverables will be Section 508 compliant, and will be reviewed for compliance by the Government which reserves the right to reject the deliverable(s) until remediation of deficiencies has been successfully completed by the Vendor.

Complete technical descriptions are provided on the following website: http://www.section508.gov. Where appropriate, the Vendor(s) shall indicate whether each product or service is compliant or non- compliant with the accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194. Further, the quote must indicate where full details of the compliance can be found (e.g., vendor’s website or other exact location).

GSAM 552.217-71 Notice Regarding Option(s) (Nov 1992) The General Services Administration (GSA) has included an option to “purchase additional quantities of supplies or services” or “extend the term of this contract” in order to demonstrate the value it places on quality performance by providing a mechanism for continuing a contractual relationship with a successful Offeror that performs at a level which meets or exceeds GSA’s quality performance expectations as communicated to the Contractor, in writing, by the Contracting Officer or designated representative. When deciding whether to exercise the option, the Contracting Officer will consider the quality of the Contractor’s past performance under this contract in accordance with 48CFR517.207.

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FAR 52.232-22 - LIMITATION OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

(a) The parties estimate that performance of this contract will not cost the Government more than

(1) the estimated cost specified in the Schedule or, (2)if this is a cost-sharing contract, the Government’s share of the estimated cost specified in the Schedule. The Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within the estimated cost, which, if this is a cost-sharing contract, includes both the Government’s and the Contractor’s share of the cost.

(b) The Schedule specifies the amount presently available for payment by the Government and allotted to this contract, the items covered, the Government’s share of the cost if this is a cost-sharing contract, and the period of performance it is estimated the allotted amount will cover. The parties contemplate that the Government will allot additional funds incrementally to the contract up to the full estimated cost to the Government specified in the Schedule, exclusive of any fee. The Contractor agrees to perform, or have performed, work on the contract up to the point at which the total amount paid and payable by the Government under the contract approximates but does not exceed the total amount actually allotted by the Government to the contract.

(c) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing whenever it has reason to believe that the costs it expects to incur under this contract in the next 60 days, when added to all costs previously incurred, will exceed 75 percent of (1) the total amount so far allotted to the contract by the Government or, (2)if this is a cost-sharing contract, the amount then allotted to the contract by the Government plus the Contractor’s corresponding share. The notice shall state the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance for the period specified in the Schedule.

(d) Sixty days before the end of the period specified in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of the estimated amount of additional funds, if any, required to continue timely performance under the contract or for any further period specified in the Schedule or otherwise agreed upon, and when the funds will be required.

(e) If, after notification, additional funds are not allotted by the end of the period specified in the Schedule or another agreed-upon date, upon the Contractor’s written request the Contracting Officer will terminate this contract on that date in accordance with the provisions of the Termination clause of this contract. If the Contractor estimates that the funds available will allow it to continue to discharge its obligations beyond that date, it may specify a later date in its request, and the Contracting Officer may terminate this contract on that later date.

(f) Except as required by other provisions of this contract, specifically citing and stated to be an exception to this clause;

(1) The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract; and

(2) The Contractor is not obligated to continue performance under this contract (including actions under the Termination clause of this contract) or otherwise incur costs in excess of-

(i) The amount then allotted to the contract by the Government or;

(ii) If this is a cost-sharing contract, the amount then allotted by the Government to the contract plus the Contractor’s corresponding share, until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the amount allotted by the Government has been increased and specifies an increased amount, which shall then constitute the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract.

(g) The estimated cost shall be increased to the extent that (1) the amount allotted by the Government or, (2)if this is a cost-sharing contract, the amount then allotted by the Government to the contract plus the…