RFP 951700-21-R-0027 REPLACEMENT OF SLC-500 DX-1000 TRANSMITTER CONTROL SYSTEM.pdf

Replace the SLC 500 DX-1000 transmitter control system and DH+ communication network –

USAGM Thailand Transmitting Station at Rasom Date: August 4, 2021

To: Prospective Offerors

Subject: Request for Proposal number 951700-21-R-0027

Enclosed is a Request for Proposals (RFP) Replace the SLC 500 DX-1000 transmitter control system and DH+ communication network - Thailand Transmitting Station, at Rasom. If you would like to submit a proposal, follow the instructions in Section 4 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit your proposal via email to Contracting Officer, Tisa Harvin: tharvin@usagm.gov.

The U.S. Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) commercial contract to the responsible offeror submitting a proposal which has been determined to be the best value to the Government. USAGM intends to award a contract based on initial proposals without holding discussions, although USAGM reserves the right to conduct discussions with the offeror or offerors.

The award date and the base period of performance start date for this requirement may be subject to change due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions that may be in effect on those dates.

Proposals are due by August 27, 2021, 12:00 Noon U.S. Eastern Daylight

Time.

Sincerely, Tisa Harvin, Contracting Officer

Office of Management Services/Contracts

U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM)

330 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20237 tharvin@usagm.gov

Office Phone: (202) 382-7835 mailto:rnelson@usagm.gov mailto:tharvin@usagm.gov

Document Number: 951700-21-R-0027

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

T6316-21-IQ-00001

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

951700-21-R-0027

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

08/05/2021

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME ATTN: BBG/IBB/TTS + point of contact + Telephone Number

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

08/27/2021 17:00:00

CODE T/ETT

Thailand Transmitting Station American Embassy- Thailand

USAGM/TTS

120-122 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330

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SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

RFQ IFB X RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

T/ETTCODE15. DELIVER TO

Thailand Transmitting Station American Embassy- Thailand

USAGM/TTS

120 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330

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Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Lines

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

2021-X0204-TSI-T6316-9300-2558-331683-2021

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Tisa Kalena Harvin

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 x 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.

SECTION 1 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• COVER PAGE/LETTER 1

• SF 1449 2

• DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 2 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

• CONTRACT CLAUSES

• ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES – FAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED

IN FAR PART 12

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS (INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS)

• SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS – FAR PROVISIONS NOT

PRESCRIBED IN FAR PART 12

SECTION 4 – EVALUATION FACTORS

• EVALUATION FACTORS

• ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION FACTORS, FAR PROVISION(S) NOT

PRESCRIBED IN FAR PART 12

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• ADDENDUM TO OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - NOT

PRESCRIBED

IN PART 12

SECTION 6 – ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITION, AND NOTICES TO

OFFERORS

• ATTACHMENT A PRICE SHEET

• ATTACMENT B

SECTION 1 – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Work is to be performed at the U.S. Agency for Global Media Transmitting station site at Rasom, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. The contract type shall be firm-fixed price. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-3 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit.

1.1 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a firm fixed-price (FFP) contract to replace the SLC 500 DX-1000 transmitter control system and DH+ communication network for the Thailand Transmitting Station at Rasom (USAGM/TTS). The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per month for standard services that have been satisfactorily performed. Acquisition Authority: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Subpart 13.5-Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items;

FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-03; dated 01/14/2021. To view the latest Federal Acquisition Circulars (FAC) go to https://www.regulations.gov.

1.2 VALUE ADDED TAX

The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on invoices as the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

1.3 OFFERS AND PAYMENTS IN U.S. DOLLARS

U.S. firms are eligible to be paid in U.S. dollars. U.S. firms desiring to be paid in U.S. dollars should submit their offers in U.S. dollars. A U.S. firm is defined as a company which operates as a corporation incorporated under the laws of a state within the United States.

1.4 FOREIGN FIRMS

Any firm that is not a U.S. is a foreign firm. Any firm that does not meet the above definition of U.S. firm shall submit its prices and receive payment in local currency in Thai Baht.

1.5 PRICING

The prices listed below shall include all labors, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, transportation, and all expenses. Pricing must be submitted on the separate document labeled

“ATTACHMENT A PRICE SHEET”

2. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

The U.S. Agency for Global Media, Thailand Transmitting Station at Rasom

(USAGM/TTS) to replace the SLC 500 DX-1000 transmitter control system and DH+ communication network. Work is to be performed at the U.S. Agency for Global Media Transmitting station site at Rasom, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. The contract type shall be firm-fixed price.

The Bangkok Transmission Stations DX-1000 Harris transmitter is equipped with SLC 500 control system and DH+ communication network. The current SLC 5/04 and SLC 5/01 ladder program, HD+ communication network, MMI, and Allen-Bradley software technology are outdated, representing challenges locating hardware spare parts and software maintenance. The desired DX-1000 transmitter controller system is Allen- Bradley CompactLogix control system and Ethernet communication network platform.

This SOW is to provide the requirements for a contractor to survey the site, to provide a replacement design, and then to replace new DX-1000 transmitter controller system.

Potential Offerors will be permitted to visit the site to gather all information necessary to provide a cost proposal for the replacement design and implementation. Each offeror must provide a project proposal that includes a design layout, panel layout, schematic and block diagram for the work planned, details of the equipment proposed for installation, a narrative in English of 300 or more words describing their proposed work, and a detailed cost proposal to provide a full engineering design and to then implement the design. The narrative must detail the contractors plan to minimize down time for existing transmitter controller system during the work and a plan to keep the existing system daily broadcasting requirements of the BAK-01 transmitter system during replacement until the new system is properly operate.

2.1 REQUIREMENT:

The purpose of this SOW is to secure the materials and qualified labor required to successfully accomplish the migration of hardware and ladder program of SLC500 Controller system to CompactLogix Controller system of DX-1000 transmitter system at the U.S. Agency for Global Media Transmitting station site at Rasom, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. Contractor needs to accomplish each task as follows:

2.1.1 The contractor shall provide and install three computers with software installation on each computer as following:

PC: Server (Rack type)

• Installing with OS: Windows Server and Software: Factory Talk View server and SQL Server.

• Configuring software for service as HMI server and data base of tags and performs of historical data of DX-1000 transmitter system.

• Configuring Factory Talk View serve software for service as Web base server HMI.

PC: Desktop

• Installing with OS: Windows 10 and Software: Factory Talk View Studio, FactoryTalk View Studio ME and Microsoft Excel.

• Configuring software for create DDE/OPC topic as named alias to all CompactLogix controllers of DX-1000 transmitter system.

• Remote Microsoft Excel for displaying Dx-1000 transmitter system data.

PC: Desktop

• Installing with OS: Windows 10 and Software: FactoryTalk View SE Client, Studio5000 standard Edition and Microsoft Excel.

• Using Studio5000 software for download/upload SLC500 controller/CompactLogix controller during migration Controller system of DX-1000 transmitter system.

• Configuring FactoryTalk View SE software for service as HMI of DX 1000 transmitter system.

2.1.2 The contractor shall provide and install Ethernet switch (Rack Type) on the equipment rack located in the MCR. Wire Ethernet cables from all devices of CompactLogix controller platform of the DX-1000 transmitter system. The Ethernet switch is for implementation Ethernet communication network.

2.1.3 The contractor shall perform SLC 5/01 controller rack migration of Power Block1 that SLC500 controller Unit composed of Power Supply, SLC 5/01 CPU, 1746-IV32 (32- Input (Source) 24 VDC), 1746-OV32 (32-Output (Trans-Sink) 10/50 VDC), 1746-NI4 (Analog 4 Channel Input) Module and 1747-DCM Direct Communication Module to CompactLogix Controller platform.

2.1.4 The contractor shall perform SLC 5/01 controller rack migration of Power Block5 that SLC500 controller Unit composed of Power Supply, SLC 5/01 CPU, 1746-IV32 (32- Input (Source) 24 VDC), 1746-OV32 (32-Output (Trans-Sink) 10/50 VDC), 1746-NI4 (Analog 4 Channel Input) Module and 1747-DCM Direct Communication Module to CompactLogix Controller platform.

2.1.5 The contractor shall perform SLC 5/01 controller rack migration of Power Block2 that SLC500 controller Unit composed of Power Supply, SLC 5/01 CPU, 1746- IV32 (32-Input (Source) 24 VDC), 1746-OV32 (32-Output (Trans-Sink) 10/50 VDC), 1746- NI4 (Analog 4 Channel Input) Module and 1747-DCM Direct Communication Module to CompactLogix Controller platform.

2.1.6 The contractor shall perform SLC 5/01 controller rack migration of Power Block3 that SLC500 controller Unit composed of Power Supply, SLC 5/01 CPU, 1746 -IV32 (32-Input (Source) 24 VDC), 1746-OV32 (32-Output (Trans-Sink) 10/50 VDC), 1746- NI4 (Analog 4 Channel Input) Module and 1747-DCM Direct Communication Module to CompactLogix Controller platform.

2.1.7 The contractor shall perform SLC 5/01 controller rack migration of Power Block4 that SLC500 controller Unit composed of Power Supply, SLC 5/01 CPU, 1746-IV32 (32- Input (Source) 24 VDC), 1746-OV32 (32-Output (Trans-Sink) 10/50 VDC), 1746-NI4 (Analog 4 Channel Input) Module and 1747-DCM Direct Communication Module to

CompactLogix Controller platform.

2.1.8 Within Cooling Control System “B”: The contractor shall perform 1791-8BC I/O block with DH+ communication port to I/O block migration of CompactLogix controller system with Ethernet communication port.

2.1.9 Within Cooling Control System “A”: The contractor shall perform 1791-8BC I/O block with DH+ communication port to I/O block migration of CompactLogix controller system with Ethernet communication port.

2.1.10 Within the AC Power Monitor: The contractor shall perform Bulletin 1400 power monitor display and block module with DH+ communication port to power monitor display migration of CompactLogix controller system with Ethernet communication port.

2.1.11 The contractor shall perform Combiner Controller Unit (CCU) migration: Power Supply, 1746-IV32 (32-Input (Source) 24 VDC, 1746-OV32 (32-Output (Trans-Sink) 10/50 VDC, 1746-NI4 Analog 4 Channel Input Module to CompactLogix controller input/output module.

2.1.12 The contractor shall perform Transmitter Controller Unit (TCU) migration: Power Supply, 1747-L542b (SLC 5/04) CPU, and 1746-IV32 (32-Input (Source) 24 VDC, 1746- OV32(32-Output (Trans-Sink) 10/50 VDC, 1746-NI4 (Analog 4Channel Input Module, 1747- SN RIO Scanner, 1747 – SN RIO Scanner to CompactLogix Controller platform system.

2.1.13 The contractor shall perform BASIC Module of SLC500 controller system migration, 1746-BAS-5/02 (Basic Module), to CompactLogix controller platform module.

2.1.14 The contractor shall perform Extended MMI (MCR) migration, Quick Panel, to Panel View plus for be CompactLogix controller HMI which is Extended MMI of DX- 1000 transmitter system.

2.1.15 The contractor shall perform Local MMI (TCU) migration, Pro-face Panel, to Panel View Plus for be CompactLogix controller HMI which is Local MMI of DX-1000 transmitter system.

2.1.16 The contractor shall perform Remote MMI (TCU) migration, Pro-face Panel, to Panel View Plus for be CompactLogix controller HMI which is Remote MMI of DX- 1000 transmitter system at Udorn Transmitter Plant.

2.2 INSTALLATION

The contractor shall provide migration package for the existing SLC-500 DX-1000 transmitter controller system. The migration system shall be CompactLogix control system and Ethernet communication network tasks with FactoryTalk Software. The design package shall be complete in all aspects and shall include a proposal to replace all hardware of the transmitter control system, SLC 5/04 and SLC 5/01 ladder program, HD+ communication network, MMI, Allen- Bradley hardware and Rockwell software to CompactLogix controller system Ethernet communication network platform, a complete materials list, and a proposed installation schedule that is approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Post Supervisor.

The contractor shall provide the number and list of materials and qualified labor required to successfully accomplish the migration of hardware and ladder program of SLC500 Controller system to CompactLogix Controller system for complete delivery and installation of all items necessary as specified in design drawings for this installation. The Contractor shall furnish a written work plan for the COR review outlining planned work, identifying known safety risks, and all method to eliminate or mitigate unexpected problem. ALL DAMAGE during any part of the process shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and any damages shall be replaced/repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the USAGM/TTS.

2.3 SCHEDULES/Period of Performance:

All items shall be delivered within 240 business days after the notice to proceed given to the selected contract awardee. The Contractor shall provide a Bar chart schedule with a separate bar for each major portion of Work or operation, identifying the first workday of each week.

Sequence of Listing: Chronological order of start of each item of Work. Distribute copies of reviewed Schedules to project site file, sub-Contractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.

Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated in Schedules.

2.4 THE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING

The new CompactLogix DX-1000 transmitter controller system shall be commissioned using station recommended procedures and by a factory certified technician. A report shall be provided after installation detailing commissioning procedures followed. Note that the CompactLogix DX-1000 transmitter controller system includes all material and software installed in the performance of this SOW.

2.5 WARRANTY

The installing contractor shall provide minimum of one (1) year warranty that includes all parts, materials, labor, travel costs, and all miscellaneous costs after the project completion.

The Contractor must be able to respond to a service request by the next business day, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 2:30 pm).

2.6 TRAINING

After installation and commissioning is complete, a training session shall be provided by the contractor for all Rasom technical staff. The training session shall be one week and shall include hands-on for the new CompactLogix control system operation and maintenance of the DX-1000 Harris transmission system. Training shall include replacement of the controller modules, common fault display and/or alarms and corrective measures, discussion of spares on site, and details on preventive maintenance.

2.7 O&M MANUALS

Two sets of O&M manuals shall be provided to the Transmitter Plant Supervisor prior to departure from site after installation of the CompactLogix DX-1000 Transmitter Control System.

O&M manuals must include all schematics that may be needed in the maintenance or troubleshooting of the control system.

3.0 MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

3.1 SUPERVISION

The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall always be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor’s workforce. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. The supervisor shall have sufficient English language skill to be able to communicate with members of the U.S.

Government staff. The supervisor shall have supervision as his or her sole function.

3.2 WORKING HOURS

The Contractor shall perform its site construction work during normal USAGM business hours, currently between 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. except on Thai and American holidays. Any on-site work by the Contractor outside of these hours must be coordinated in advance with, and approved in writing by, the Contracting Officer. All work must be completed for the day and all equipment returned to normal operating condition by 3:00 p.m. Exceptions granted by COR.

3.3 MEETINGS

The USAGM Thailand Transmitting Station or the Contractor may request a meeting (either on-site or off-site) to clarify any part of this contract. The project manager, Contractor’s superintendent, COR, and other required persons will normally attend. The Contractor will keep minutes of every meeting and provide written copies (within two working days) to the COR for approval.

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR. At the discretion of senior engineering staff and COR surprise visits may commence. Site inspections shall be coordinated with the COR for both routine and non-routine inspections.

Quality control inspections covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

3.5 NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor becomes unable to complete the contract work at the time(s) specified in the awarded contract because of technical difficulties, notwithstanding the exercise of good faith and diligent efforts in the performance of the work called for hereunder, the Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer written notice of the anticipated delay and the reasons for the delay. Such notice and reasons shall be communicated promptly after the condition creating the delay becomes known to the Contractor. When notice is so required, the Contracting Officer may extend the time specified in the Schedule for such period as deemed appropriate.

4.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITTALS

Contractor will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for his employees, as typical industry standards required for the work being performed.

Accident Reporting - A copy of each "Accident Report", which the Contractor or Subcontractor submits to its insurance carriers, shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 7 calendar days after the date an accident occurs. All lost-time injuries to Contractor or Subcontractor personnel during project construction require the Contractor to submit Accident Report as stated above.

Contractor shall provide and confirm a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for workers and supervisors assigned to this project.

The Contractor shall control the movements and activities of its employees to protect the physical security of USAGM property and keeping the workplace safe during coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Wear a face covering.

• Keep at a distance from others wherever possible.

• Wash hands or use hand sanitizer regularly.

4.1 PERSONNEL SECURITY

Within 10 days after award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide the following list of data on each employee who will be working under the contract. The Contractor shall include a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project. The Government will run background checks on these individuals. It is anticipated that security checks will take 21 days to perform. For each individual, the Contractor shall provide:

1)Full Name 2)Place and Date of Birth 3)Current Address 4)Identification number

Government shall issue identification cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved.

Contractor personnel shall display identification card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identification cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.

5.0 INSURANCE

5.1 AMOUNT OF INSURANCE: The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts. The contractor is required to provide insurance under the Defense Base Act. Federal law requires all U.S. government contractors and subcontractors to secure workers' compensation insurance for their employees working overseas in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act)

Personal Injury, Property Loss or Damage. The contractor hereby assumes absolute responsibility and liability for all personal injuries or death and/or property damage or losses suffered due to negligence of the contractor’s personnel in the performance of the services required under this contract.

The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to any property of the contractor, its officers, agents and employees, or any other person, arising from an incident to the contractor’s performance of this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from and all claims arising there from, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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 this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. Please note these addresses are subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=2e978208d0d2aa44fb9502725ecac4e5&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48chapter6.t pl to access links to the FAR. You may also use an internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo, Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clause(s) is/are incorporated by reference (48 CFR

CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision:

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(JAN 2011)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(JUL 2016)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED

OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (JUN 2020)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS-SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN

COMMERCIAL ITEMS) ( (NOV 2020)

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (JUN 2013)

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR – COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(JAN 2018)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2020)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUNE 2008)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION

OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.225-19 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL AREA

OR SUPPORTING A DIPLOMATIC MISSION OUTSIDE THE UNITED

STATES (MAR 2008)

52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act)

52.228-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE

OVERSEAS (APR 1984)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (JAN 2012)

52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTION (JULY 2000)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.229-7 TAXES- FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS

(FEB 2013)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY

2014)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JULY 2013)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – OTHER THAN

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014) Alternate I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR

1984)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2020)

52.245-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES

(APR 2012)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-17 WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUN 2003)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.246-26 REPORTING NONCONFORMING ITEMS (DEC 2019)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-

PRICE) (APR 2012) Alternate I (SEPT 1996)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES, FAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN

PART 12

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 this/these addresses:

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm.

These addresses are subject to change. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo, Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clause(s) is/are incorporated by reference:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel (JAN 2011)

52.204-12 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (NOV 2014) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (FEB 2000) 52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). (JUL 2014) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)

52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICED CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCLERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

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 the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(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.

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(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) Representation. 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 https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sam.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7CSByun%40usagm.gov%7C47c6db2e8a44474d5d3f08d859996563%7Cba99e87c673541c2b1c1354eee3a8659%7C0%7C0%7C637357862664826138&sdata=18bUhFTmc0vKl0jVi9EXxnE5T2xlPgcLloG7jKL8H0w%3D&reserved=0

(e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided;

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

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(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.

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

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

(End of provision)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed six (6) https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facquisition.gov%2Ffar%2Fpart-52%23FAR_52_204_25&data=02%7C01%7CSByun%40usagm.gov%7C47c6db2e8a44474d5d3f08d859996563%7Cba99e87c673541c2b1c1354eee3a8659%7C0%7C0%7C637357862664856121&sdata=GlViqEYwQPHLsvmmTqcJ5hhgpDLPrNbxGdMQr%2B8YJtg%3D&reserved=0 https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sam.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7CSByun%40usagm.gov%7C47c6db2e8a44474d5d3f08d859996563%7Cba99e87c673541c2b1c1354eee3a8659%7C0%7C0%7C637357862664856121&sdata=VtBQA0OiKmLWU1Fc1sOz0Kx7cIf8ACyDEoWzlMB6tFI%3D&reserved=0 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within of 10 days prior to contract expiration.

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (MARCH 2020), is incorporated by reference (See SF-1449, block 27a).

The offeror’s quote must be complete, sufficient and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation to ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals. It will be the sole responsibility of the offeror to ensure that its proposal is received by the Government at the stated deadline date and time. The offeror’s proposed price must be quoted in U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht.

1. The offeror’s proposal may only be submitted by email in response to this solicitation.

The contents therein must be properly tabbed, organized and legible. The electronic proposal must be submitted in two separate files: one electronic document containing only the Price Proposal “Section 1 Schedule 1.6 Base and Option Period Pricing”, and another file where the offeror can submit the rest of the documentation as well as the technical portion, etc. The proposal shall not exceed 35 pages, font size 12. Failure to follow this instruction will render the proposal non-compliant.

2. Proposals that fail to include required information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

3. Offerors agree to hold firm the prices in its offer for one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the deadline date specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers. This will be a firm-fixed-price contract and will not be adjusted due to the fluctuations in the currency exchange rates.

4. An authorized representative of your company must sign the SF-1449 including all amendments to the solicitation (SF30 documents) and all supporting documents or the proposal may be considered non-responsive.

The following submittal requirements must be included in the offeror’s package at a minimum:

Checklist Yes No Explanation Sign SF1449 block 30a Fill SF1449 block 30b Fill SF1449 block 30c Name and qualification of Project Manager

Evidence of permanent address and telephone listing

References and past performance information going back 5 years.

Evidence of personnel, equipment, financial resources

Licenses and permits Management plan - Work Plan Management plan - Safety Plan Management Plan - Types and Quantities of equipment, supplies, and materials

Management Plan - Quality Assurance Plan

Management Plan – Insurance, Permits and Registrations.

Number of pages and font size compliance.

“Price Sheet Attachment A” as a separate document, in U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht.

SAM Registration per Section 5

Offerors must follow all instructions and provided all documentation in accordance with

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS.

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS, FAR PROVISIONS NOT

PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm.

These addresses are subject to change. If the FAR is not available at the locations indicated above, use of an internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo, Excite) is suggested to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR provisions.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOLICITATION

PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (NOV 2014)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics

(c) A site visit has been scheduled on 08/11/2021 or 08/13/2021. Prospective offerors should contact Mr. Philip Spicer, Plant Supervisor (email: spicer@usagm.gov, Phone:

66 81 873 1422) to arrange entry to the site and to confirm the scheduled site visit.

Please forward the name and Title/Position of one (1), but no more than two (2), personnel who will be attending the site no later than 08/10/2021, 3:30 PM.

(d) Participants will meet at The U.S. Agency for Global Media, Thailand Transmitting

Station at Rasom (USAGM/TTS/Rasom). Time of visits: 9:00AM to 11:00AM with an alternate times of 1:00 PM to 3:30PM. The station visitors’ tour will start promptly by 9:30AM and 1:30 PM respectively. Please allow ample time (30 minutes) to check in and receive visitor badges at our Security Gate. (Carry Company issued ID’s as these will support claims or provide proof or justification).

(e) Due to CDC and USAGM/TTS station…