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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

A) The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide updated responses to all Offeror questions via an updated Attachment 8 - QA for Final RFP (Please note updates regarding NATO access requirement),

2. Update Attachment 1 - DD254 Rev 1,

3. Update PWS Section 11.2 - Security Clearance (Access),

4. Update Sections L1.2.2 and L3.5 to remove the NATO access requirement,

5. Update Section M2.1.1, Subfactor 2: Facilities Clearance, to remove the NATO access requirement, and

6. Extend the Phase One proposal deadline to 11 November 2025.

B) All other contract terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Nov-2025

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X HC104726R0014

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Oct-2025

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-Nov-2025

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DISA/CONTRACTS-NCR

6914 COOPER AVE

FORT MEADE MD 20755-7090

HC1047 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

SECTION C

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

As of 04 November 2025

Award/Mod Effective Version Date Award TBD

Contract Number: TBD Task Order (TO) Number: TBD Contractor Name TBD Tracking Number: 632572207 Follow-on to Previous Contract and TO Number:

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1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

a. Primary COR. See DITCO Additional Text G1 - Points of Contact

b. Alternate COR. See DITCO Additional Text G1 - Points of Contact

c. Property Administrator See DITCO Additional Text G1 - Points of Contact

2. Contract Title. Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Services, Applied Engineering, and Mobile Service Provider (MSP) Support.

NOTE: This is the base requirement for an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ). Individual TOs will be defined and awarded under this overarching requirement.

3. Background. The Program Executive Office (PEO) Transport, which is a part of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is a recognized center of excellence for Department of Defense (DoD) spectrum matters.

As part of its mission, PEO Transport provides Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) engineering support services on a reimbursable basis prior to the installation of new, modified, or upgraded commercial telecommunications services on DoD/federal property when requested by the DoD components or other federal agencies. Engineering support related to spectrum operations are an integral part of the overall information battlespace. Currently there is a contract in place to provide commercial MSPs with the engineering support needed to ensure DoD mission requirements are met, enabling DoD components, Military Services, and US Government agencies test and operate their existing and planned spectrum dependent systems in the intended electromagnetic environment. This program is required under DoD Instruction 3222.03.

4. Objectives: The following PEO Transport mission element will be addressed:

E3 and Spectrum Engineering – Analyzing equipment and systems for potential E3 problems and recommending solutions.

In future operational environments, it is essential that electromagnetic systems perform as expected to help achieve mission objectives. The challenges faced in meeting our objectives include:

1. Rapidly changing technologies associated with spectrum systems;

2. Competing demands for spectrum access;

3. Adversaries utilizing advanced technologies;

4. Coordinating and collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders (e.g., services, intelligence community, mobile, academia);

5. Providing timely and accurate information for decision makers at the appropriate level; and

6. Working efficiently across multiple mission areas and organizations.

A thorough understanding of the physics and technologies related to spectrum-dependent systems and how tactical operations are affected is essential in supporting this effort. This includes:

1. Spectrum related technologies (e.g., electromagnetic propagation, non-linear effects, antennas, near field conditions, electromagnetic pulse, etc.) across the electromagnetic spectrum;

2. System performance considerations (e.g., digital signal processing, software-defined radios, encryption technologies, system vulnerabilities, etc.);

3. Software tools (e.g., engineering, scenario) applications and limitations; and

4. Testing and measurement tools and processes and limitations.

To achieve the objectives of this PWS, it is imperative that the contractor takes an integrated approach while considering PEO Transport, the customer base, and technical, operational, policy, and acquisition factors. The contractor shall be required to work in close communications with all stakeholders to ensure that requirements and expectations are met. This includes:

1. Promoting and leveraging a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled workforce with technical, analytic, and operational expertise;

2. Encouraging collaboration to strengthen partnerships across diverse domains;

3. Aligning business processes, management practices, and tools to best serve the broader community; and

4. Applying consistent and repeatable quality management practices (e.g., ISO 9001) to ensure that requested products and services are value-added and delivered within cost and schedule.

Management of these elements include:

1. Planning

2. Execution

3. Communications

4. Monitoring (e.g., periodic reviews, testing)

5. Adjustments

6. Delivery and acceptance criteria

5. Scope. This contract will provide technical support to PEO Transport for the following tasks:

The contractor shall determine the potential for electromagnetic interference from the proposed commercial telecommunications system transmitters to existing and planned military, Government, and commercial spectrum dependent systems. The analyses will employ Government-supplied worldwide frequency assignment databases, extensive equipment parameter databases, and sophisticated analysis models that can predict potential interference for the proposed commercial transmitting systems. The contractor shall determine the potential for electromagnetic radiation hazards (RADHAZ) from the proposed telecommunications system transmitters to personnel, fuel, and ordnance with electrically initiated devices. On-site measurements, when required, will employ contractor and/or Government provided equipment to accurately test and measure the electromagnetic environment at DoD facilities and bases.

Analyses shall consist of one or a combination of different MSP systems, as listed below:

# MSP Systems 1 Cellular Telephone Services (CTS) 2 Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) 3 Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) 4 Personal Communications Service (PCS) 5 Wireless Communication Service (WCS) 6 Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) 7 Long Term Evolution (LTE) 8 Fifth Generation - New Radio (5G-NR) 9 C-Band

10 Microwave (MW) 11 Millimeter Wave (mmW) 12 Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS)

The Government may require surge support during the base or any option period, and surge modifications will be within the scope of the contract and provide increased support for the defined task areas of this PWS. Surge support over the life of the contract will not exceed 25% of the contractor’s total proposed cost/price for the base and all option periods, excluding any six-month extension of services pursuant to FAR 52.217-8.

6. Performance Requirements. This section includes the tasks specified below.

6.1 Task 1 – TO Management. The contractor shall provide management, personnel, planning, and coordination support necessary to accomplish all work requirements specified at the contract and TO level. The contractor shall provide a senior spectrum engineer to oversee, coordinate, and provide leadership and the controls necessary to manage all TO activities under the ID/IQ contract. The contractor shall manage deliverable targets, maintain staffing at levels required to satisfy customer requirements, team, and/or subcontract as needed.

The contractor shall supply all programmatic and subject matter expertise required to accomplish all tasks specified at the contract and TO level.

For understanding and planning purposes, the contractor’s list of key personnel shall include the following:

Senior Spectrum Engineer Key personnel shall be documented in the Program Management Plan. No changes in key personnel shall be made unless the contractor can demonstrate that the qualifications of prospective replacement personnel are equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced and the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (KO) of any key personnel changes within three (3) business days. All changes in key personnel must be approved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to designate additional key personnel throughout the life of this contract.

The Senior Spectrum Engineer shall manage and coordinate all TO activities under the ID/IQ contract in addition to providing engineering support, as specified in each TO awarded under this ID/IQ contract.

The Senior Spectrum Engineer serves as the main point of contact with external customers and stakeholders;

oversees project engineers and all program activities from daily analysis to long term planning; plans and performs E3 analysis and spectrum measurement surveys of the electromagnetic environment; develops and reviews all outgoing technical reports and analyses prior to delivery to the customers; tracks performance, schedules, and identifies risks and provides mitigations to keep programs on target; ensures all work complies with policies, regulations, and requirements at the ID/IQ contract and TO level.

The Senior Spectrum Engineer shall have the following minimum qualifications: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (or similar) and 8+ years of spectrum-related experience; or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or similar) and 12+ years of spectrum-related experience.

Deliverables:

PWS

Task#

Deliverable Title Format Due Date Distribution/Copies Frequency and Remarks

6.1 Kick-Off Meeting Contractor

Determined Format

15 business days after ID/IQ award.

Standard Distribution*

Once, five days after award at the ID/IQ level.

6.1 Management and

Staffing Plan

Contractor Determined Format

Draft due five days prior to the Kick-off meeting. Final due five days after receipt of Government comments.

Standard Distribution*

Once, five days after award at the ID/IQ level.

*Standard Distribution: 1 copy of the transmittal letter with the deliverable to the Primary COR.

6.2 Task 2 – E3 and RADHAZ Analysis. The contractor shall provide E3 engineering support services to commercial MSPs prior to the installation of new, modified, or upgraded commercial telecommunications service equipment/systems on DoD/federal property. The contractor shall analyze the potential for electromagnetic interference (linear and non-linear) from commercial telecommunications equipment/systems to existing and planned military, Government, and fixed/mobile spectrum dependent systems on DoD/federal property. The contractor shall analyze the potential for electromagnetic RADHAZ to personnel, fuel, and ordnance with electrically initiated devices at Army and Air Force bases and property. The contractor shall include appropriate mitigation strategies when the interference threshold is exceeded. The contractor shall provide support in the preparation and processing of MSP related TO documentation, including proposals, sales contracts, transmittal letters, cost estimates, project folders, provider applications, and the tracking of documents.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to: Consulting Reports and Monthly Progress Reports.

6.3 Task 3 – Site Visits and Measurement Surveys. As directed by the COR, the contractor technical experts shall deploy and perform site visits and on-site measurement surveys with Government engineers and in conjunction with commercial mobile service providers at selected DoD site/base locations with dense electromagnetic environments where MSP systems are proposed to be installed. Typically, one contractor and one Government engineer will deploy per trip/survey for up to two weeks and up to five trips per year, with the option to deploy a two-contractor, two-Government engineering team when needed. The measurements will include monitoring the site/base electromagnetic environment in the cellular bands, including 5G, and potentially microwave and other bands as needed. The contractor will develop a detailed test plan (including test setup/configuration) prior to each survey/trip and a test report detailing the measurement results following each survey/trip.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to: Test Plans and Test Reports.

6.4 Task 4 – Transition-In/Transition-Out of Contract and Continuity of Services

The objective of the transition-in and transition-out task areas is to ensure continuity of services during the transition between the ID/IQ effort and/or specific TOs.

6.4.1 Transition-In: The contractor shall execute a smooth and seamless transition-in, ensuring continuity of services as specified, if appropriate, at the TO level.

6.4.2 Transition-Out: The contractor shall execute a smooth and seamless transition-out, ensuring continuity of services as specified, if appropriate, at the TO level.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to: Transition-In Plans, Transition-Out Plan, Final Index of Deliverables, and Final Compilation of Deliverable.

7. Performance Standards.

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Methods of Calculation Tasks 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4

Consulting Reports Briefings Monthly status reports Test plans Test reports Kick-Off Meeting Management & Staffing Plan Transition In/Out Plans All other documentation prepared for PEO Transport

Technical Requirements: Percentage of technical requirements contained in the PWS that were met by the contractor. In addition, the deliverable must be complete and free from major technical errors before being accepted by the Government. Meeting 95% of the requirements and being complete and free of major technical errors is an

AQL.

All plans and reports should contain only minor technical errors that require correction prior to final delivery. Minor technical errors should have no or minor impact on final conclusions drawn in the report.

All relevant data must be included in the report. Conclusions must be fully supported by data and information in the report. The report must be accurate. Reports should reflect innovative solutions or unique insights to resolve problems.

Reports must not require multiple returns to the contractor for editorial re-work prior to being accepted by PEO Transport, user, or sponsor. Reports must be organized so that a typical reader can follow the flow of information in the report with figures and tables properly marked and easily read.

PEO Transport approved report format should be used unless other provisions are stipulated at the beginning of the task.

Minimal report rework post-delivery is an

AQL.

Schedule Requirement: AQL is report delivered on-time. The delivery date is the date the contractor provides the final deliverable to the Government.

Refer to Specific TO

Tasks 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and

6.4 – Technical Support

Technical Support AQL: The contractor must prepare for, and participate, in meetings, site visits/measurement surveys and conferences. If material is presented, it must be accurate and professional. If documents are prepared, they must be accurate, free of errors, and require little or no editorial rework. If database entries/outputs are required, they must be accurate and in the proper format. If ad-hoc analyses are performed, they must be accurate and meet all requirements. The contractor must provide the appropriate response (in-house analytical and deployed staff) to resolve interference events.

Refer to Specific TO

Tasks 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 – Coordination with Mobile Service Providers

Performance occurs with no required reperformance or re-work at least 95% of the time. Problems that occur are minor and are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Refer to Specific TO

8. Incentives. TOs will be firm-fixed-price (FFP) with cost-reimbursable Travel and Other Direct Costs. Specific incentives will be identified in individual TOs. The Government will make determinations for option period awards based on contract performance under executed TOs.

9. Place of Performance.

Mission Location(s): 6910 Cooper Avenue, Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-7901 with possible local travel to 2204 Turbot Landing, Annapolis MD 21402-5064.

Place of Performance: Alternative work sites allow for regular telework or remote work flexibilities. Regardless of where work is performed, the contractor shall ensure that work is completed effectively and that mission needs and requirements are met, without degradation of services. Also, the contractor may be required to account for the physical location of their personnel should this information be requested by the COR. The contractor shall propose on-site rates for all work performed at an alternative work site. Incidental charges incurred while working at an alternative work site (e.g., electricity, internet) are not allocable to the contract and shall not be billed to the government.

All non-local travel shall be planned and conducted in support of the individual tasks contained in the TO. Local travel to and around the mission location may be required throughout the period of performance; this travel will not be reimbursed. Long distance travel within CONUS may be required to support the requirements of this PWS. Long distance travel within CONUS must be pre-approved in writing by the COR at least 30 days prior to the contractor incurring the cost in support of this contract.

Secondary Place of Performance – Contingency Only. As determined by the COR, contractor employees may be required to work at a secondary place of performance (e.g., home, the contractor's facility, or another approved activity within the local travel area) in cases of unforeseen conditions or contingencies (e.g., pandemic conditions, exercises, government closure due to inclement weather). Additionally, the contractor may be required to account for the physical location of their personnel should this information be requested by the COR. Non-emergency/non-essential contractors should not report to a closed government facility. Contractor shall prepare all deliverables and other contract documentation utilizing contractor resources. To the extent possible, the contractor shall use best efforts to provide the same level of support as stated in the PWS. In the event the services are impacted, reduced, compromised, etc., the Contracting Officer or the contractor may request an equitable adjustment pursuant to the Changes clause of the contract.

10. Period of Performance. The period of performance of this contract will be a one five-year base ordering period from the date of award, excluding any potential extension under FAR 52.217-8. TOs may be issued at any time during this period of performance. Performance of TOs may extend one year beyond the expiration of this contract, but no new TOs can be issued once the contract has expired. The period of performance for each TO awarded under the ID/IQ contract shall be specified in the TO.

Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on Federal Holidays (as specified on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website), unless otherwise specified by the COR.

Unplanned Federal Government Closure: In the event an authorized official, by either executive or legislative order, declares Federal offices closed (treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes), the order only applies to Federal employees (unless otherwise stated in the order).

11. Security Requirements. This section supplements Block 13 of the Government provided DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. The following security requirements shall apply to this effort.

This Indefinite Delivery Contract’s security requirements/DD254 will cover all future TO; DD254s will not be required for individual TOs.)

The contractor shall coordinate visits with site Point of Contract (POC)s providing at least a 72-hour notice (or according to each site security requirements) prior to any site access. Contractor personnel without security clearances performing any task under this PWS must be escorted by cleared DISA personnel (civilian, military, or contractor).

References:

a. DISA End User Access Agreement, 11 February 2021

b. DISA Policy Letter, Unauthorized Connections to Network Devices, 11 September 2013

c. DISA Instruction 240-110-8, Information Security

d. DISA Instruction 240-110-36, Personnel Security

e. DISA Instruction 240-110-38, Industrial Security

f. DISA Instruction 240-110-43, Insider Threat Program

g. DISA Instruction 630-230-19, Cybersecurity

h. DoD Manual 5200.01, Vol 1-3 Information Security Program, 24 February 2012

i. DoD Manual 5200.02, Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program, 3 April 2017

j. DoD Instruction 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), 6 March 2020

k. 32 CFR Part 117, “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)”, 24 February 2021

l. Security Executive Agent Directive 4, National Security Adjudicative Guidelines, 8 June 2017

m. DoDM 5400.07, Freedom of Information Act Program

n. DoDI 5230.24, “Distribution Statements for DoD Technical Information,” January 10, 2023

o. DoD Instruction 8510.01, “Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems,” July 19, 2022

11.1 Facility Security Clearance. Work performed under this contract/order is up to the Secret level. Therefore, the company must have an interim or final Secret Facility Clearance from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Facility Clearance Branch.

11.1.2 Invalidated Facility Clearance. Companies with invalidated facility clearances (including those in partnerships, subcontracts, and Joint Ventures) are not eligible to bid on or be awarded any new or additional DISA classified contracts, subcontracts, or receive additional classified information except for information necessary for the completion of your current classified contracts. In addition, those companies with invalidated facility clearances will not be permitted access to all DISA networks. Performance on any DISA classified contracts, at any location, will not be authorized until it has been granted a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level by

DCSA.

11.2 Security Clearance. All personnel performing on or supporting a DISA contract/order in any way shall be U.S. citizens. The personnel security requirements for this contract/order cover the individuals supporting the Task Areas delineated in the table below. Contractor personnel must possess the interim or final security clearance eligibility delineated in the table below when performance starts.

PWS Task / Subtask Clearance Level Access Justification for Access to Classified

6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4

SECRET SIPRNET,

COMSEC,

Restricted Data (RD), Formerly RD, Foreign Government Information

Personnel will require access to SIPRNET to process and exchange data between team members. Personnel will also need access to databases located on

SIPRNET.

11.3 Investigation Requirements.

11.3.1 All personnel requiring Secret access under this contract and associated orders shall undergo a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (T3) Investigation formerly known as a National Agency Check, Local Agency Check and Credit Check or Access National Agency Check and Inquiries as a minimum investigation. Enrollment into Continuous Evaluation current within 5 years and, reflected in DISS, would meet the requirement for a current PR.

11.3.2 The contractor is required to have personnel cleared with an interim or final Secret (as specified in the table located in section 11.2) at contract start date. If contractor personnel are replaced during performance of the contract, replacement personnel should also have interim or final clearance Secret (as specified in the table located in section 11.2).

11.4 Visit Authorization . Visit requests shall be processed and verified through the DISS to Security Management Office (SMO) DKABAA10. DISS visits for contracts/orders are identified as “Other” or “TAD/TDY” and will include the contract/order number of the contract/order in the Additional Information section. Contractors that do not have access to DISS may submit visit authorizations by e-mail in a password protected .pdf to the COR/ACOR specified in PWS/SOW Section 1.0.

*Prior coordination with the DISA COR should be made via email to ensure the Visit Authorization Letter (VAL)/ Visit Authorization Request (VAR)/ Visit Termination Notification (VTN) process is agreed upon and properly secure.

11.4.1 VAR Package. VARs must be received via email and require pre-approval from the assigned DISA COR five business days in advance of the report date. The VAL/VAR/VTN should be sent via email to the appropriate COR. The VAL/VAR/VTN should be sent using in a locked “Zip” file in one e-mail and then followed up by another e-mail with the password to unlock the Zipped file, because it contains sensitive information covered by the Privacy Act.

Documents to include in the VAR Package:

1. Inter-office Memorandum (IOM)

2. DD Form 254 Prime and/or Sub (Good Standing approval emails for current option year)

3. DISS verification of Visit Authorization by Security Manager

4. (Optional: see NOTE below) Contractor VAL signed by the Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO)

NOTE: If DISS is not available, the VAL must contain the following information on company letterhead

Company name, address, telephone number, facility security clearance

CAGE CODE

Contract/Order Number Name, SSN, date and place of birth, and citizenship of the employee intending to visit, email address, and phone number Certification of personnel security clearance and any special access authorizations required for the visit (type of investigation & date and adjudication date & agency) Name of COR/Alt COR Dates or period the VAL is to be valid (i.e., Start date / End date)

11.4.2 VTN Package. The Contractor FSO will forward a VTN letter to the DISA COR identified in the PWS/TO/Sub for all employees leaving the contract/TO/subcontract.

11.4.2.1 In addition, the DISA CORs and security managers shall inform the DISA Security Office when contractor personnel are removed for cause from a contract supporting DISA. This step is being added to prevent contractor personnel removed for security related issues from returning to DISA without appropriate vetting. This step will also provide security with pertinent information to make an informed decision regarding potential contractor employees’ access to secure facilities and sensitive information. “For Cause” is information regarding an individual that falls into one or more of the actions or incidents that are within one of the 13 adjudicative guidelines as cited in the Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 4:

a. Allegiance to the United States

b. Foreign Influence

c. Foreign Preference

d. Sexual Behavior

e. Personal Conduct

f. Financial Considerations

g. Alcohol Consumption

h. Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse

i. Psychological Conditions

j. Criminal Conduct

k. Handling Protected Information

l. Outside Activities

m. Use of Information Technology

Other actions:

• Incidents involving violence in the workplace or harassment.

• Misuse of time.

• Inspector General or General Counsel related inquiries.

• Failure to comply with security policies and procedures.

• Other reasons that prompted removal of a contractor.

The VTN must contain the following information on company letterhead

Company name, address, telephone number, facility security clearance

CAGE CODE

Contract/Order Number Name, SSN, date and place of birth, and citizenship of the employee, email address, phone number Date contractor CAC was collected Name of COR/Alt COR Termination Date Reason for Termination: <insert reason from the 13 adjudicative guidelines, other actions, or type “No longer working on contract”>

*Any VAL/VAR submitted without the above information will be denied. *

11.5 Security Contacts. DISA Security Personnel can be contacted for Industrial or Personnel Security related issues at (301) 225-4039 or via mail at:

Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Information Systems Agency ATTN: J-16, Industrial Security ATTN: J-16, Personnel Security Command Building Command Building 6910 Cooper Ave. 6910 Cooper Ave.

Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088

For Center or Directorate-specific security related matters, contact the Directorate or Center Security Manager at:

Name: Michael Wilson Phone Number: 410-919-2712 E-mail: michael.wilson99.civ@mail.mil

11.6 Information Security and other miscellaneous requirements.

11.6.1 Contractor personnel shall comply with all local security requirements including entry and exit control for personnel and property at the Government facility.

11.6.2 Contractor employees shall be required to comply with all Government security regulations and requirements.

Initial and periodic safety and security training and briefings will be provided by Government security personnel.

Failure to comply with Government security regulations and requirements shall require the company to provide the Government with a written remediation/corrective action plan; furthermore, failure to comply with such requirements can be cause for removal and the contractor will not be able to provide service on this contract/order.

11.6.3. Contractor employees with an incident report in DISS who have had their access to classified suspended will not be permitted to fill positions requiring access to classified information on a DISA contract/order.

11.6.4 The Contractor shall not divulge any information, classified or unclassified, about DoD files, data processing activities or functions, user identifications, passwords, or any other knowledge that may be gained, to anyone who is not authorized to have access to such information. The Contractor shall observe and comply with the security provisions in effect at the DoD facility. Identification shall be worn and displayed as required.

11.6.5 The authority for the contractor personnel to regain access must be granted by DISA Chief of Security.

11.6.5.1 DISA retains the right to request removal of contractor personnel regardless of prior clearance or adjudication status, whose actions, while assigned to this contract, clearly conflict with the interest of the Government.

11.6.5.2 DISA retains the right to revoke contractor personnel access to DISA facilities and networks, who violates one or more of Security Personnel Adjudicative guidelines, harassment or violence in the workplace while assigned to a contract clearly conflict with the interest of the Government.

11.6.5.3 If contractor employee is accused of violating state or federal laws and/or Government professional conduct policies or regulations, then the Government may require that such contractor employee be removed from Government premises and/or that such contractor employee be removed from supporting this contract, pending the duration and outcome of a Government investigation if the Contracting Officer finds that the conduct or violation alleged has the potential to negatively interfere with contract performance or operations at a Government facility.

Only the Contracting Officer can make such a request on behalf of the Government. Removal of contractor employees shall not negatively impact contract performance.

11.6.6 Contractor personnel will generate or handle documents that contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) at the Government and/or contractor facility. Contractor personnel will generate or handle documents that contain Proprietary, Contract Sensitive, or similarly designated information at the Government and/or contractor facility. Contractor personnel will have access to, generate, and handle classified material up to CONFIDENTIAL/ SECRET level only at the Government location(s) (Ref: Block 8 Place of Performance on DD254) and listed in the place of performance section of this document. All contractor deliverables shall be marked in accordance with DoDM 5200.01, Vol. 1, DoD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, and Declassification; DoDM 5200.01, Vol. 2, DoD Information Security Program: Marking of Information; DoDM 5200.01, Vol. 3, DoD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information; DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); and DoDM 5400.07, Freedom of Information Act Program, unless otherwise directed by the Government. The contractor shall comply with the provisions of the DoD Industrial Security Manual for handling classified material and producing deliverables. The contractor shall comply with DISA Instruction 630-230-19, Cybersecurity.

11.6.7 The Contractor shall afford the Government access to the contractor’s facilities, installations, operations, documentation, databases and personnel used in performance of the contract/order. Access shall be provided to the extent required to carry out a program of IT inspection (to include vulnerability testing), investigation and audit to safeguard against threats and hazards to the integrity, availability and confidentiality of data or to the function of information technology systems operated on behalf of DISA or DoD, and to preserve evidence of computer crime.

12. Government Furnished Property (GFP)/Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/ Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

GFP will be provided for this contract at the ID/IQ level, as indicated in the GFP attachment included at the solicitation, distributed at award, and incorporated via the GFP Module in PIEE. GFP shall be managed IAW the terms of FAR 52.245-1, corresponding GFP DFARS clauses and additional DITCO Instructions incorporated in award.

Contractors shall accept and/or report provided GFP via the Shipping and Receiving document in the GFP module upon acceptance and/or IAW Additional DITCO Instruction H9. Serially managed items are provided to the contractor by DoD and require all events identified in DFARS 252.245-7005 (and/or any subsequent DFARS or Agency GFP reporting requirements) to be reported by the contractor.

Contractors in possession of GFP shall provide the COR or PA an annual report of all GFP in its possession to include the item description, make, model, serial number, IUID, and last inventory date; the report should be minimally provided on an annual basis and 30 days prior to the expiration of any performance period (base and options) IAW with Additional DITCO Instruction H9.

Deliverable:

PWS

Task#

Deliverable Title Format Due Date Distribution/Copies Frequency and Remarks

12 GFP Inventory MS Excel spreadsheet

30 days prior to the end of the POP.

Standard Distribution*

Annually

H9 Property Management Plan

Provided template

10 days after award.

COR and PA At award

H9 Final GFP Disposition Notification

Contractor provided format

On or prior to the last day of the end of the POP.

COR, PA, CS At end of contract or last TO issued under contract.

*Standard Distribution: 1 copy of the transmittal letter with the deliverable to the Primary COR.

13. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. Participation in Technical Interchange Meetings may yield opportunities for additional spectrum related support.

b. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. The contractor shall obtain and maintain Non- Disclosure Agreements (NDA) for each employee assigned to the contract and TOs awarded under this contract. Initial NDAs shall be signed within one week of contract award, and NDAs shall be kept current through the entirety of the period of performance as employee turnover occurs. The contractor shall ensure that all employees assigned to the contract have executed NDAs on file as of the date of the Monthly NDA Status Report, which shall include names and NDA status of all current employees assigned to the contract.

c. All other pertinent information or special considerations will be addressed at the TO level only. No additional information will be addressed at the ID/IQ contract level.

Deliverables:

PWS

Task#

Deliverable Title

Format Due Date Distribution/Copies Frequency and Remarks

13c. Monthly NDA Status Report

Contractor determined format

No later than end of the 1st week of each month Standard Distribution* Monthly (NDA status as of the end of the previous month)

*Standard Distribution: 1 copy of the transmittal letter with the deliverable to the Primary COR.

14. Section 508 Accessibility Standards. Section 508 Accessibility Standards will be addressed at the TO level when appropriate. No Section 508 information will be addressed at the ID/IQ level.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

SECTION J

ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT

1 ID/IQ DD254 Solicitation (Rev 1) 2 Q & A Template 3 Past Performance References 4 ID/IQ Labor Rates and Price Evaluation Workbook, Rev 1

5 ID/IQ QASP

6 Sample TO Performance Work Statement 7 ID/IQ GFP Attachment 8 Q&A for Final RFP

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

L1 – INFORMATION TO OFFERORS

L1.0 Program Title

Electromagnetic Spectrum Services (EMS), Applied Engineering, and Mobile Service Provider (MSP) Support, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contract.

L1.1. Objectives

The objective of this requirement is to provide Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) engineering support services to analyze equipment and systems for potential E3 interference and recommending solutions prior to the proposed installation of new, modified, or upgraded commercial telecommunication services on Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) property when requested by a DoD component or other Federal agencies.

L1.2. Contract Information

L1.2.1. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks competitive proposals, utilizing the Best-Value-Trade-Off (BVTO) method. BVTO shall be utilized after the completion of Phase One and Phase Two. This RFP is set-aside for small business and will be awarded as a single-award ID/IQ contract. The contract type will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) single-award ID/IQ with both FFP and Cost Reimbursement (CR) CLINs. The contract type and CLIN structure will be determined at the task order level. Task Orders places against the EMS, Applied Engineering, and MSP single-award ID/IQ contract can use any combination of FFP and CR CLINs.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330.

L1.2.2. A Secret Clearance from Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency Facility Clearance Branch is required for this solicitation and contract. Please reference Phase One, Factor 1: Prior Experience/Facilities Clearance Approach, subfactor 2 for specific requirements. The DD254 (Attachment 1) provides additional details on this this solicitation and contracts security requirements. The work to be performed under this contract is up to the Secret level. The Secret Facility Site Clearance is required at the time proposals are due. An offeror that does not meet this requirement will be removed from consideration and will not be evaluated. Please note that the offeror named and submitting the proposal is required to possess the clearance. If the offeror is a joint venture, partnership or other entity, that joint venture, partnership or entity must also possess the clearance to be eligible. It is not acceptable for each company in the joint-venture, partnership or entity to possess the clearance individually.

L1.2.3. The proposal shall describe the capability of the offeror to perform the resulting contract. The proposal shall be specific and complete in every detail, as well as be prepared simple and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the contract.

L2.0 General Instructions

This section of the information to offerors provides general guidance for preparing proposals, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the RFP and must be submitted in accordance with (IAW) these instructions. The offeror’s proposal shall be compliant with the requirements, as stated in the ID/IQ contract. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this solicitation may result in removal of the proposal from further evaluation. The Government reserves the right not to consider for award any proposal that does not adhere to the administrative requirements of this solicitation.

L2.1. The Government intends to conduct the evaluation process in two (2) phases.

1. Phase One: Prior Experience/Facilities Clearance Approach. This step requires a written submission (Volume I).

2. Phase Two:

a. Technical/Management Approach. This step required both a written and oral presentation

(Volume II – III, V, and VI).

b. Cost/Price. This step requires spreadsheets and a written submission (Volume IV).

A notional schedule for this procurement is outlined below:

Event Date Draft Solicitation Release 10 OCT 2025 Draft Solicitation – Questions and Comments ** 17 OCT 2025 Release Final Solicitation 24 OCT 2025 Questions and Comments** 31 OCT 2025 Phase One – Written Proposals (Volume I) Due** 11 NOV 2025 Phase One – Advisory Down Select Letters Sent 21 NOV 2025 Phase Two – Oral Presentation/Slide Deck and Cost/Price Narrative/Proposal (Volumes II – VI) Due

5 DEC 2025

Oral Presentations 10 DEC 2025 – 12 DEC 2025 Award No Later Than (NLT) 20 MAR 2026

*Please note, this schedule is subject to change based on Government need and potential unforeseeable events.

** The draft solicitation Q&A, Phase One Proposal, and the final solicitation Q&A due dates are hard dates and will not be subject to change.

L2.1.1. Participation in Phase One is a mandatory part of this acquisition. Failure to participate in Phase One of the procurement precludes further consideration of an offeror. Phase Two submissions will not be accepted from offerors who have not submitted Phase One proposals by the due date and time stated in the solicitation.

L2.1.2. Proposals must be clear, concise, coherent, and prepared in sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the offeror’s proposal against the evaluation criteria. Proposals shall cover all aspects of this solicitation and the associated contract. Proposals must clearly demonstrate how the offeror intents to accomplish the project and must include convincing rationale and substantiation of all claims. A proposal with significant informational deficiencies may be found technically unacceptable, and an offeror’s extensive restating of an RFPs requirements may be considered as evidence of the offeror’s failure to demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirement.

L2.1.3. The offeror shall describe its proposal, through the use of charts, diagrams, and narrative, in sufficient detail for the Government to understand and evaluate the nature of the approach. In evaluation and confidence assessments, the Government will consider the degree of substantiation of the proposed approaches in the proposal volumes and in response to any discussions, should the Government decide to enter into discussions

L2.1.4. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, internet hyperlinks, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired. Similarly, for oral presentations, elaborate productions are unnecessary and not desired.

L2.1.5. The offeror shall make a clear statement in Volume I cover page that the proposal is valid for a minimum of 180 days from the proposal due date.

L2.1.6. In accordance with (IAW) FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one digital copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

L2.1.7. Failure to submit any of the information required by this solicitation shall render a proposal unacceptable. In the event the Government enters into discussions, the Government may, at its discretion, include an unacceptable proposal. The Government will not pay any pre-award or travel costs incurred by the offeror in preparing a response to this solicitation.

L2.1.8. Portions of the successful offeror’s proposal may be incorporated into the contract as an attachment in Section J.

L2.1.9. Point of Contact.

The Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contract Specialists (CS) identified below are the sole points of contact for this procurement. Address any questions or concerns to the KO and CS and make sure to include the KO and both CSs on all written requests. Written requests for clarification must be sent to the KO at the email address located in Section G. Written requests for clarification must be sent to the KO and CS.

Name: Ramona Lin (KO) Email: ramona.y.lin.civ@mail.mil Phone: (667) 891-3024

Name: Octavia Griffith (CS) Email: octavia.griffith.civ@mail.mil Phone: (667) 891-2405

Name: Maola Masafu (CS) Email: maola.w.masafu.civ@mail.mil Phone: (667) 891-0570

L2.1.10. Debriefings.

The KO will notify unsuccessful offerors who were advised to or opted to proceed to Phase Two of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.503 once Phase Two is complete. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors selected or those who opted to proceed to Phase Two may request and receive a debriefing.

Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable. Excluded offerors are only entitled to one debriefing for each proposal.

L2.1.11. Discrepancies.

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the KO in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion; therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost/price and technical standpoint.

L2.1.12. Electronic Reference Documents.

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://sam.gov/. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe to SAM, for real-time e-mails notifying interested parties that solicitation information has been posted to the website. The Government will communicate all formal information regarding this solicitation via the SAM website. This is the only mechanism by which Offerors will have access to unclassified solicitation documentations released by the Government. It is the exclusive responsibility of interested/prospective offerors to gain access to and retain an account with SAM.