RFQ -15DDHQ25Q00000117.pdf

15DDHQ25Q00000117

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDEX

1. REQUEST NO.

15DDHQ25Q00000117

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

D-25-NE-0065

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2 AND/

OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

DEA

Attn: Office of Acquisition (FA) 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152-1080

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

OTHER

(See Schedule)

FOB DESTINATION X

9. DESTINATION

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

NAME

Sherman Green sherman.green@dea.gov

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Ext.:

8. TO:

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

a. NAME

VENDORS

b. COMPANY

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

This RFQ is issued IA W FAR Parts 12 & 13.

Quoters will provide Quotations in accordance with the requirements of the RFQ.

See Continuation Sheet(s)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

0.00 %

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

0.00 %

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

0.00 %

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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Section 1 - Commodity or Services Schedule

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 ST_LPRSYS_6318 / Full System PTZ 4K UHD resolution, 1/2''sensor, IR, 31x optical zoom. FIPS 140-2, Edge LPR (free flow) + MMR App for AXIS cameras, recognizes license plates, make, model, colour and vehicle type. CAMMRA ST LPR Q6318- LE AXIS System + Mounting Kit. Perpetual & Transferrable License + Firmware Updates included.

80 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 ST_LPRSYS_6225 / Full System PTZ 1080p resolution,Long- Range IR, OptimizedIR, 31x optical zoom, MIL-STD-810G & NEMA TS 2 compliant, FIPS 140-2, Edge LPR (free flow) + MMR App for AXIS cameras, recognizes license plates, make, model, colour and vehicle type. CAMMRA ST LPR Q6225-LE AXIS System + Mounting Kit. Perpetual & Transferrable License + Firmware Updates included.

10 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 ST_APOLLO / Full Turn Key 5G Cellular Lookalike Concealment.

Modular Capabilities; Weather resistant enclosure (11''w x 34.38''h x 11''d); Included bracket(s); Full System & Installation of DUAL :

With 5-port POE++ switch; 12VDC power supply, cooling fans , antennas, GPS, connectors, universal stand, cables + mounting kit. Full Service & Support.

9 EA $________ $_________________

Section 1 – Objective The objective of this procurement is to purchase and replace aging and outdated License

Plate Reader (LPR) hardware equipment and supporting software to ensure the sustained operation of the DEA LPR system.

Section 2 – Technical Specifications

2.1 Enclosure Specifications

1. The vendor shall provide pre-configured concealment housings, designed to support full License Plate Reader (LPR) surveillance capabilities per the following:

a. Enclosure must accommodate dual LPR cameras and have a covert profile

2. Internal concealment structural support shall accommodate shock, vibration, water, and wind resistance as required for mobile deployments

3. Be quickly deployable and operable in varied terrain and environments.

a. Must meet or exceed IP66 standards for ruggedization

4. Support camera operations from -40°C to +60°C

5. Have dual thermostatically controlled cooling fans

6. Have Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding

7. Be constructed from anodized aluminum and Delrin® or other materials that showcase resilience against corrosion, UV exposure, and extended outdoor service life.

8. Have sealed access points and tamper-resistant screws/fasteners

2.2 Camera 1 Specifications

The vendor shall provide AXIS Q6318-LE cameras in the following configuration:

1. Resolution: 4K UHD (3840x2160)

2. Optical Zoom: 31x

3. Infrared (IR) Illumination: Up to 300 meters

4. Advanced Object Analytics

5. Laser Focus

6. Autotracking 2.0

7. Operating Temp: -40°C to +60°C

8. IP66, IK10 and NEMA TS2 compliant

2.3 Camera 2 Specifications

The vendor shall provide AXIS Q6225-LE cameras in the following configuration:

1. Resolution: 1080p HD (1920x1080)

2. Optical Zoom: 30x

3. Infrared (IR) Illumination: Up to 400 meters

4. Laser Focus Assist

5. Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)

6. Forensic WDR

7. Lightfinder 2.0

8. Defogger Functionality

9. Orientation Aid

10. Operating Temp: -40°C to +60°C

11. Ruggedization: IP66/IP68, NEMA 4X, MIL-STD-810G compliant

2.3 Supporting Software

The vendor shall supply supporting software capable of the following:

1. Real-time Automated Number-Plate Reader (ANPR) with support for U.S. plates

2. Recognition of fast-moving, angled, and obscured plates

3. Edge processing for metadata extraction and immediate alerting

4. No external server dependency for processing

5. >99% LPR Accuracy

6. Integration with DEA backend via encrypted data streams

7. Hotlist and whitelist support

8. Auto snapshot and video clip generation

9. Compatible with camera firmware updates and security standards

10. AES-256 encryption, FIPS 140-2 module support, HTTPS web access

11. Pre-configured communication and authentication packages

2.4 Additional Hardware/Software and Components

The vendor shall include the following additional items:

1. Hardware installation kits and manuals

2. Cable and mounting hardware kits

3. Universal base and pole brackets

4. Pre-installed LTE antennas and GPS modules

5. Secure tamper-resistant screws and toolkits

2.5 Training

The vendor shall include training and support for concealments and cameras. The vendor shall also provide technical manuals, video modules and refresher training/new DEA staff training as requested by the DEA.

Section – 3 General Requirements

3.1 Assembly, Installation and Testing

The vendor shall:

1. Preassemble, pre-configure and test provided items at the vendor’s facility prior to delivery.

a. Cameras and concealments undergo full configuration, power and data verification and most recent firmware installation, if applicable

2. Configure provided items in a redundant manner that provides for fail-safe operation.

a. Switches, power supplies, GPS modules, etc. shall be configured in a redundant manner

3. Install items at DEA field locations with DEA approved contractors.

4. Conduct site acceptance testing (SAT) to validate camera views, data relay to DEA servers, GPS synchronization and backend authentication.

5. Support system setup with DEA’s IT/Security teams.

6. Conduct a full functional and environmental simulation test prior to deployment.

7. Conduct post-installation acceptance testing to include: Automated Number Plate

Reading (ANPR) accuracy, camera Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) calibration and autonomous logging.

a. Testing conforms to quality assurance for vibration, thermal, and shock validation.

3.2 Warranty and Support

The cameras and concealments shall have a warrant covering, but not limited to the following:

1. 2-year system warranty on all integrated hardware

2. 5-year extended warranty on Axis PTZ cameras

3. Software and firmware update support during the contract period

4. Optional maintenance extensions or Service Level Agreements (SLA) for long-term field support

5. Documentation for all field-replaceable components per warranty

3.3 Spare Parts

The vendor shall provide spare parts kits with the minimum of, but not limited to the following: cables, brackets and mounting hardware.

4. Delivery Period 60 Days

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The Government is issuing this RFQ with the intent to award a purchase order in accordance with (IAW)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.1.

Set-Aside. This is a notice that this requirement is a Women-Owned Small Business set aside only in accordance with NAICS code 423410.

Quotations shall be submitted electronically to Sherman Green, Contract Support Specialist at sherman.green@dea.gov on or before Aug 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. Submittals shall be on the

Offeror’s letterhead clearly labeled with company name, address, phone number, point of contact(s) and email address(s). Be advised that late proposals shall not be considered. Please note the RFQ number in the subject line of the electronic (email) submission. The contractor shall provide an offer acceptance period of 90 days.

QUESTIONS / COMMUNICATIONS – Questions in regard to the RFQ are to be submitted to

Sherman Green, Contract Support Specialist at sherman.green@dea.gov no later than July 30, 2025, at

9:00 AM EST. The government will respond using a Q&A method via an amendment to the solicitation.

BUSINESS INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED

The contractor shall provide the following business information with their business quotation:

• Company Name, Address, Point of Contact

• UEI number

• CAGE CODE number

• Business Classification/Size

• NAICS Code

• Completion of DEA-2852.209-70 – Organizational Conflicts of Interest –The Contractor shall refer to clause DEA-2852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (MAY 2012) located in attached clause matrix.

• Any changes or updates to the representations and certifications on file in the System for Award

Management as required by paragraph (b) of Federal Acquisition Regulation provision 52.212-3

Contractor Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.

• Completion of DEA-2852.242-74 – Contract Administration Points of Contact.

• Price Quotation – Offerors shall complete the worksheets (Attachment 1. Pricing Sheet. Failure to provide pricing for all CLINS may result in elimination from further consideration.

The Government may reject all offers received in response to this solicitation, if doing so is in the best interest of the Government. No telephone or fax requests shall be accepted. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of a quotation.

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COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS

The government will complete a compliance review of all Offeror’s submissions, and the DEA will also consider compliance with the instruction of the RFQ. The Government will consider a contractor’s noncompliance with these instructions, or any attempt to evade the requirements imposed by these instructions, as indicative of the conduct the Government may expect from the contractor during performance. The Government also reserves the right to treat noncompliance with these instructions as a risk and may treat such risk as grounds to eliminate any contractor from award consideration.

EXPENSES RELATED TO CONTRACTORS’ SUBMISSION

The Government will not pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of any proposals.

PROPOSAL FORMAT/PAGE LIMITATIONS

Offers shall contain two separate volumes: [i.e. Volume 1: Technical Specification and Volume 2:

Business/Price Quotation].

Table 2.0

Paper, Page Size and Markings: Each volume shall have a Table of Contents for easy reference. The proposals shall be formatted such that, if printed, they fit within 8 ½ x 11- inch paper, in a commercially standard font size (no smaller than 11-point). The offeror should mark its RFQ response with any proprietary marking, if needed, based on their assessment of the contents of each volume.

Page Limitation. The Offeror (Volumes 1 & 2) shall not exceed 10 pages. Quotations shall be written in plain English, in a concise, easy to read manner. Note, title page, table of contents, index, and/or glossary shall NOT be counted in the page count limitation. Pages submitted in excess of the page limitations described above will not be evaluated.

VOLUME 1 TITLE PAGE

LIMITATION

Executive Summary 10 Pages

Technical Specification

VOLUME 2 TITLE PAGE

LIMITATION

Business/Price

Quotation

No Pages Limit

EVALUATION INFORMATION

Basis for Award. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror IAW FAR 9.1, as supplemented, whose quote conforming to the RFQ deemed most advantageous to the Government. The award will be made according to Best Value Determination made based on Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote conforming to the RFQ requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the RFQ instructions). Only technically acceptable quotes are eligible for award.

Evaluation. All offers received timely in accordance with the RFQ instructions will be evaluated in accordance with the following process.

(a) Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The Government will rank all quotes received timely from least to greatest price, in order to establish a Total Evaluated Price (TEP)..

(b) Technical Acceptability. The Government will evaluate all quotes for technical acceptability. For the quote to be technically acceptable, the offeror’s shall meet all the requirements/specifications characteristics identified in the RFQ as identified in the Technical Section of their offer. Technical capability and understanding will be rated as to the extent the Offeror can clearly and fully demonstrate that it has a thorough understanding of the requirements and can successfully meet the requirements.

Pricing sheet. The Offeror(s) shall complete the Pricing Template in accordance with the “Schedule of

Supplies/Services” on page 2 of the RFQ.

ATTACHMENTS:

• A – Pricing Sheet Template

DEA PROVISION & CLAUSE MATRIX – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Updated through FAC 2024-07

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SOLICITATION #: 15DDHQ25Q00000117

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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-smart-matrix.

(End of provision)

CONTRACTING OFFICER: Check the corresponding box for the provisions and clauses applicable to this procurement.

52.204-6 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2016)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-7 ALT I SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) WITH ALTERNATE I (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-12 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TAX MATTERS (OCT 2020)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023)

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

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is Lowest Price Technicaly Acceptable conforming to the solicitation.

(a)

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The

Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.225-7 WAIVER OF BUY AMERICAN STATUTE FOR CIVIL AIRCRAFT AND RELATED ARTICLES (FEB 2016)

DOJ-06 NATIONAL SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT (APR 2014)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation acknowledges that before acquiring information technology equipment or software, the U.S. Department of

Justice and its component entities will assess the supply chain risk of cyber-espionage or sabotage associated with the acquisition of such equipment or software, including any risk associated with such equipment or software being produced, manufactured, or assembled by one or more entities identified as posing a cyber-threat, including but not limited to, those that may be owned, directed, or subsidized by the People’s Republic of China.

(b) By submitting an offer to this solicitation, the Offeror understands and agrees that the Government retains the right to reject any offer or response to this solicitation made by the Offeror, without any further recourse by, or explanation to, the Offeror, if the Government determines the Offeror or the equipment or software offered by the Offeror, in whole or in part, presents an unacceptable risk to national security.

(c) To assist the Government in assessing whether the acquisition poses a national security risk, offerors are required to complete and submit with its offer or quotation the National Security Acquisition Risk Assessment Questions, which are attached to this solicitation. Offerors must answer all questions completely and accurately to the best of their knowledge and belief. All answers are to be reflective of the parent and subsidiary levels of an organization.

(d) Offerors are also required to request, collect, and forward with its offer or quotation completed National Security Acquisition Risk Assessment Questions from all subcontractors that will provide any equipment or software in performance of the contract or order. Offerors are responsible for the thoroughness and completeness of each subcontractor's submission.

(e) Failure to provide any such requested information may render a proposal unacceptable.

JAR 2852.233-70 PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (NOV 2020)

(a) The following definitions apply in this provision:

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(1) ‘‘Agency Protest Official’’ (APO) means the Deciding Official for a procurement protest filed with a contracting activity of DOJ when the contracting officer will not be the Deciding Official because of the protestor’s election under JAR 2833.103(b).

(2) ‘‘Deciding Official’’ means the official who will review and decide a procurement protest filed with the agency. The Deciding Official will be the contracting officer unless the protestor requests pursuant to JAR 2833.103(b) that the protest be decided by an individual above the level of the contracting officer, in which case the HCA will designate an APO to serve as the Deciding Official.

(3) ‘‘Interested Party’’ means an actual or prospective offeror whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of a contract or by the failure to award a contract.

(b) Only interested parties may file a protest.

(c) An interested party filing a protest with the DOJ has the choice of requesting either that the Contracting Officer or the APO decide the protest.

(d) A protest filed directly with the DOJ shall:

(1) Indicate that it is a protest to DOJ.

(2) Be filed with the Contracting Officer.

(3) State whether the protestor chooses to have the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official decide the protest. If the protestor is silent on this matter, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

(4) Indicate whether the protestor prefers to make an oral or written presentation of arguments in support of the protest to the deciding official.

(5) Include the information required by FAR 33.103(d)(2):

(i) Name, address, facsimile number and telephone number of the protestor.

(ii) Solicitation or contract number.

(iii) Detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest, to include a description of resulting prejudice to the protestor.

(iv) Copies of relevant documents.

(v) Request for a ruling by the agency.

(vi) Statement as to the form of relief requested.

(vii) All information establishing that the protestor is an interested party for the purpose of filing a protest.

(viii) All information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(e) The decision by the APO is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The APO will not consider appeals from the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest and a decision by the APO is final and not appealable.

(f) The Deciding Official may conduct a scheduling conference. The scheduling conference, if conducted, will establish deadlines for oral or written arguments in support of the agency protest and for agency officials to present information in response to the protest issues. The deciding official may hear oral arguments in support of the agency protest at the same time as the scheduling conference, depending on availability of the necessary parties.

(g) Oral conferences may take place either by telephone or in person.

(h) The protestor has only one opportunity to support or explain the substance of its protest. DOJ procedures do not provide for any discovery. The deciding official may request additional information from the agency or the protestor. The deciding official will resolve the protest through informal presentations or meetings to the maximum extent practicable.

(i) A protestor may represent itself or be represented by legal counsel. The DOJ will not reimburse the protester for any legal fees related to the agency protest.

(j) The DOJ will stay award or suspend contract performance in accordance with FAR 33.103(f), unless the contract award is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined, in writing, to be in the best interest of the Government. The justification or determination shall be approved at a level above the Contracting Officer. The stay or suspension, unless over-ridden, remains in effect until the protest is decided, dismissed, or withdrawn.

(k) The deciding official will make a best effort to issue a decision on the protest within thirty-five (35) days after the filing date. The decision shall be written, and provided to the protestor using a method that provides for evidence of receipt.

(l) The DOJ may dismiss or stay proceedings on an agency protest if a protest on the same or similar basis is filed with a forum outside DOJ.

(End of Clause)

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SOLICITATION #:15DDHQ25Q00000117

OFFERORS – COMPLETE THE REPRESENTATIONS BELOW AND RETURN THEM WITH YOUR OFFER OR QUOTE IF THE VERSIONS OF THESE PROVISIONS IN YOUR

ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT ARE EARLIER THAN OCT 2020.

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph

(v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph

(v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

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

(d) 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 (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— https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/

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(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.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

Attention is drawn to paragraph (b) of provision 52.212-3, which requests offeror-provided fill-in information in (b)(2), when applicable:

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (u) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

***** Paragraph (i) Contracting Officer fill-in information: Paragraph (i)(1): The end products being acquired under this solicitation that are included in the List of

Products Requiring Contractor Certification as to Forced or Indentured Child Labor are listed by Schedule of Supplies/Services Item Number as follows: [when applicable, enter item numbers with country of origin in parentheses and separated by commas]

***** Paragraph (k) Contracting Officer fill-in information: select applicable item when an exemption to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute applies.

Paragraph k(1) is applicable. Paragraph k(2) is applicable.

(v) (2) The Offeror represents that—

(i) 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.

(ii) After conducting a reasonable inquiry* for purposes of this representation, that it does, does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

* Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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SOLICITATION #: 15DDHQ25Q00000117

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 address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-smart-matrix.

(End of clause)

CONTRACTING OFFICER: Check the appropriate box only for clauses that are applicable to this procurement.

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN

2020)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-12 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

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

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND

OTHER COVERED ENTITIES, IN ALL SOLICITATIONS AND CONTRACTS (NOV 2021)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV

2021)

52.204–27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, “No TikTok on Government Devices”

Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.207-5 OPTION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT (FEB 1995)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

52.212-4 ALT I CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) WITH ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-smart-matrix https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52203-16-preventing-personal-conflicts-interest https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-17 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-9-personal-identity-verification-contractor-personnel https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-12-unique-entity-identifier-maintenance https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-13-system-award-management-maintenance https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-18-commercial-and-government-entity-code-maintenance https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-19-incorporation-reference-representations-and-certifications https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-21-basic-safeguarding-covered-contractor-information-systems https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-23-prohibition-contracting-hardware-software-and-services-developed-or-provided https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-25-prohibition-contracting-certain-telecommunications-and-video-surveillance-services#id1989I600I4C https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-27 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52207-5-option-purchase-equipment https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52212-4-contract-terms-and-conditions-commercial-items https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52212-4-contract-terms-and-conditions-commercial-items

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JAR 2852.212-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION)

When a commercial item is contemplated (using FAR part 12 procedures or otherwise) and the contract will include FAR 52.212–4, the following replaces subparagraph (g)(2); paragraph (h); subparagraph (i)(2); paragraph (s); and paragraph (u), Unauthorized Obligations, of the basic FAR clause, and adds paragraph (w), as follows:

(g)(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment act regulations at 5 CFR part 1315, as modified by subparagraph (i)(2), Prompt payment, of this clause.

(h) Patent indemnity. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government and its respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, ‘‘Indemnities’’) from and against any and all liability and losses incurred by the Indemnities that are (i) included in any settlement and/or (ii) awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction arising from or in connection with any third party claim of infringement made against Indemnities asserting that any product or service supplied under this contract constitutes infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, service mark, trade name or other proprietary or intellectual right. This indemnity shall not apply unless Contractor shall have been informed within a reasonable time by the Government of the claim or action alleging such infringement and shall have been given such opportunity as is afforded by applicable laws, rules, or regulations to participate in its defense. This indemnity also shall not apply to any claim unreasonably settled by the Government which obligates Contractor to make any admission or pay any amount without written consent signed by an authorized officer of Contractor, unless required by final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(i)(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations (5 CFR part 1315), with the following modification regarding the due date: For the sole purpose of computing an interest penalty due the Contractor, the Government agrees to inspect and determine the acceptability of any supply delivered or service performed specified in the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proper invoice from the Contractor, after which time, if no affirmative action has been taken by the Government to accept such supply or service, the supply or service will be deemed accepted and payment due thirty (30) days from the date of deemed acceptance. If the Government makes the determination that the item delivered or service performed is deficient or otherwise unacceptable, or the invoice is otherwise determined not to be a proper invoice, the terms and conditions of this paragraph regarding prompt payment will apply to the date the Contractor corrects the deficiency in the item delivered or service performed or submits a proper invoice. If actual acceptance occurs within the constructive acceptance period, the Government will base the determination of an interest penalty on the actual date of acceptance. The constructive acceptance requirement does not, however, compel Government officials to accept supplies or services, perform contract administration functions, or make payment prior to fulfilling their responsibilities.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, and Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts provisions of the basic FAR clause at 52.212–4, and the Unauthorized Obligations and Contractor’s Commercial Supplier Agreements—Unenforceable Clauses provisions of JAR 2852.212–4.

(3) FAR 52.212–5.

(4) Other paragraphs of the basic FAR clause at 52.212–4, with the exception of paragraph (o), Warranty, and those paragraphs identified in this deviation of 52.212–4.

(5) Addenda to this solicitation, contract, or order, including contractor’s Commercial supplier agreements incorporated into the contract.

(6) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(7) Paragraph (o), Warranty, of the basic FAR clause at 52.212–4.

(8) The Standard Form 1449.

(9) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(10) The specification.

(u) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract or order is subject to any Commercial supplier agreement that includes any language, provision, or clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (see 31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such language, provision, or clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the commercial supplier agreement. If the commercial supplier agreement is invoked through an ‘‘I agree’’ click box or other similar mechanism (e.g., ‘‘clickwrap’’ or ‘‘browse-wrap’’ agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such language, provision, or clause is deemed to be stricken from the commercial supplier agreement and have no effect.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(w) Commercial supplier agreements—unenforceable clauses. When any supply or service acquired under this contract or order is subject to a contractor’s commercial supplier agreement, the following shall be deemed incorporated into such agreement and modifies and replaces any similar language, provision, or clause in such agreement. As used herein, ‘‘this agreement’’ means any contractor commercial supplier agreement:

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, when the end user is an agency or instrumentality of the U.S. Government, the following shall apply:

(i) Applicability. This agreement is a part of a contract between commercial supplier and the U.S. Government for the acquisition of the supply or service that necessitates a license or other similar legal instrument (including all contracts, task orders, and delivery orders under FAR part 12).

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(ii) End user. This agreement shall bind the Government as end user but shall not operate to bind the Government employee or person acting on behalf of the Government in his or her personal capacity.

(iii) Law and disputes. This agreement is governed by Federal law.

(A) Any language, provision, or clause purporting to subject the U.S. Government to the laws of any U.S. state, territory, district, or municipality, or the laws of a foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly provides for the application of such laws, is hereby deleted and shall have no effect.

(B) Any language, provision, or clause requiring dispute resolution in a specific forum or venue that is different from that prescribed by applicable Federal law is hereby deleted and shall have no effect.

(C) Any language, provision, or clause prescribing a different time period for bringing an action than that prescribed by applicable Federal law in relation to a dispute is hereby deleted and shall have no effect.

(iv) Continued performance. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, if the Contractor believes the Government to be in breach of this contract, order, or agreement, it shall pursue its rights under the Contract Disputes Act or other applicable Federal statute while continuing performance as set forth in subparagraph (d), Disputes, of FAR 52.212–4.

(v) Arbitration; equitable or injunctive relief. In the event of a claim or dispute arising under or relating to the contract, order, or this…