RFQ 19LE2024Q0011 - Mobile Telecommunication Services.pdf
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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for mobile telecommunication services for the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The services are required for a one-year base period with two one-year option periods. The solicitation seeks proposals for call usage, connection services, other services, and data services. Key details include:
The Government intends to award a single indefinite quantity contract for these services. Offerors must provide technical, past performance, and pricing information. The Government will evaluate proposals using a comparative analysis methodology to determine best value. The incumbent provider, Mobile Interim Company 1 SAL (MIC1), is the only responsible source for these services due to the lack of mobile number portability in Lebanon. The contract will be awarded under NAICS code 51791. Offers are due by July 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. The Contracting Officer is Christopher Berkey, and the solicitation number is 19LE2024Q0011.
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SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
PR12674447
2. CONTRACT NO.
3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
19LE2024Q0011
6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
July 9, 2024
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME Contracting Office ContractingBeirut@state.gov
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)
+961 4 543 600
8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL
TIME
July 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM
9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:
Contracting Office
SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
U.S. Embassy Beirut Awkar, Metn, Lebanon
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
EDWOSB
8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RFP
15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
Contracting Office U.S. Embassy Beirut Awkar, Metn, Lebanon
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFERER
TELEPHONE NO.
CODE FACILITY
CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK
BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM
19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
Provide mobile telecommunication services for one base year and two option years for U.S. Embassy Beirut.
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL
ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL
SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED
____________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY
ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS
TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30c. DATE SIGNED
31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 mailto:ContractingBeirut@state.gov
SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS
19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER
PARTIAL FINAL
COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL
38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.
39. S/R VOUCHER NO. 40. PAID BY
41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER
41C. DATE
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
Contracting Office RFQ # 19LE2024Q0011 July 9, 2024 U.S. Embassy, Beirut
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
• SF 1449 cover sheet
• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ # 19LE2024Q0011, Prices, Block 23
• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ # 19LE2024Q0011, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement
• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government
Furnished Property
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
• Contract Clauses
• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12
SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
• Solicitation Provisions
• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in
Part 12
SECTION 4 - EVALUATION
• Evaluation
• Addendum to Evaluation - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12
SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Representations and Certifications
• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449
RFQ # 19LE2024Q0011
PRICES, BLOCK 23
1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT
The Contractor shall provide mobile telecommunication services to the Embassy of the United States of America in Beirut. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor on a monthly basis for Standard Services that have been satisfactorily performed.
II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with two-year options to renew, at the discretion of the U.S. Government.
III. PRICING
A. Base Year Services (Based on 634 Mobile Subscriptions)
CLIN A001 – Call Usage by Monthly Minutes
Services Estimated Calls
Per Month in Minutes
Price Per Minute Total Price
A.1.1 - Calls within network 65,000
A.1.2 - Calls outside network 60,000
SUB-TOTAL CLIN A001
JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 VICTIMS HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF
2010 NOTICE: UNLESS A WAIVER OR EXCEPTION APPLIES, PAYMENTS
SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROCUREMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN EXCISE
TAX OF 2% PERSUANT TO 26 U.S.C. 5000C.
CLIN A002 – Connection Services
Services
Estimated Quantity Prices Total Price
Per Month
A.2.1 - Postpaid Monthly Subscription (incl. 60 free min) 634
A.2.2 - Sim Card Replacement 3
A.2.3 - Temporary Line Suspension 1
A.2.4 - Reconnection Fee 1
A.2.5 - Connection Fee/Company 5
A.2.6 - Connection Fee/Line 5
A.2.7 - Transfer from Prepaid to Postpaid 1
A.2.8 - Card PUK Unblocking 1
A.2.9 - Cancellation of line 1
A.2.10 - 24/7 Customer Support Center 15
A.2.11 - Detailed Bill 634
A.2.12 – Dedicated Account Manager 1
SUB-TOTAL CLIN A002
CLIN A003 – Other Services
A.3.1 - MMS 634
A.3.2 - VPN Fees 634
A.3.3 - Message Box 634
A.3.4 - CLIP Alert 634
A.3.5 - CLIP 634
A.3.6 - Call Waiting / Hold 634
A.3.7 - Call Divert 634
A.3.8 - International Calls Subscription 171
A.3.9 - Roaming Subscription 136
A.3.10 - Data Roaming Subscription 3
A.3.11 - Call Barring 136
A.3.12 - SMS Notification when Unreachable 634
A.3.13 - CLIR and SOCLIR 22
SUB-TOTAL CLIN A003
CLIN A004 – Data Services
High Speed Internet (HSI)
A.4.1. - HSI – 500 MB + price per additional MB 0
A.4.2 - HSI – 1500 MB + price per additional MB 10
A.4.3 - HSI – 5 GB + price per additional MB 9
A.4.4 - HSI – 10 GB + price per additional MB 15
A.4.5 - HSI – 20 GB + price per additional MB 458
A.4.6 - HSI – 30 GB + price per additional MB 11
A.4.7 - HSI – 40 GB + price per additional MB 20
A.4.8 - HSI – 60 GB + price per additional MB 6
A.4.9 - HSI – 100 GB + price per additional MB 1
A.4.10 - HSI - 150 GB + price per additional MB 1
A.4-11 - HIS - 200 GB + price per additional MB 7
A.4.12 - HSI – 400 GB + price per additional MB 2
SUB-TOTAL CLIN A004
Base Year Total for All Services
(Add CLIN A001+A002+A003+A004 and Multiply By 12 Twelve)
Value Added Tax (VAT) 11%
Base Year Grand Total for All Services
B. Option Year One Services (Based on 665 Mobile Subscriptions)
CLIN B001 – Call Usage by Monthly Minutes
Estimated Calls
Per Month in Minutes
B.1.1 - Calls within network 68,000
B.1.2 - Calls outside network 63,000
SUB-TOTAL CLIN B001
CLIN B002 – Connection Services
B.2.1 - Postpaid Monthly Subscription (incl. 60 free min) 665
B.2.2 - Sim Card Replacement 3
B.2.3 - Temporary Line Suspension 1
B.2.4 - Reconnection Fee 1
B.2.5 - Connection Fee/Company 5
B.2.6 - Connection Fee/Line 5
B.2.7 - Transfer from Prepaid to Postpaid 1
B.2.8 - Card PUK Unblocking 1
B.2.9 - Cancellation of line 1
B.2.10 - 24/7 Customer Support Center 15
B.2.11 - Detailed Bill 665
B.2.12 – Dedicated Account Manager 1
SUB-TOTAL CLIN B002
CLIN B003 – Other Services
B.3.1 - MMS 665
B.3.2 - VPN Fees 665
B.3.3 - Message Box 665
B.3.4 - CLIP Alert 665
B.3.5 - CLIP 665
B.3.6 - Call Waiting / Hold 665
B.3.7 - Call Divert 665
B.3.8 - International Calls Subscription 180
B.3.9 - Roaming Subscription 143
B.3.10 - Data Roaming Subscription+A250 5
B.3.11 - Call Barring 143
B.3.12 - SMS Notification when Unreachable 665
B.3.13 - CLIR and SOCLIR 23
SUB-TOTAL CLIN B003
CLIN B004 – Data Services
B.4.1. - HSI – 500 MB + price per additional MB 0
B.4.2 - HSI – 1500 MB + price per additional MB 10
B.4.3 - HSI – 5 GB + price per additional MB 9
B.4.4 - HSI – 10 GB + price per additional MB 15
B.4.5 - HSI – 20 GB + price per additional MB 583
B.4.6 - HSI – 30 GB + price per additional MB 11
B.4.7 - HSI – 40 GB + price per additional MB 20
B.4.8 - HSI – 60 GB + price per additional MB 6
B.4.9 - HSI - 100 GB + price per additional MB 1
B.4.10 - HSI - 150 GB + price per additional MB 1
B.4.11 - HSI – 200 GB + price per additional MB 7
B.4.12 - HSI – 400 GB + price per additional MB 2
SUB-TOTAL CLIN B004
Option Year One Total for All Services
(Add CLIN B001+B002+B003+B004 and
C. Option Year Two Services (Based on 732 Mobile Subscriptions)
CLIN C001 – Call Usage by Monthly Minutes
Estimated Calls
Per Month in Minutes
C.1.1 - Calls within network 75,000
C.1.2 - Calls outside network 70,000
SUB-TOTAL CLIN C001
CLIN C002 – Connection Services
C.2.1 - Postpaid Monthly Subscription (incl. 60 free min) 732
C.2.2 - Sim Card Replacement 3
C.2.3 - Temporary Line Suspension 1
C.2.4 - Reconnection Fee 1
C.2.5 - Connection Fee/Company 5
C.2.6 - Connection Fee/Line 5
C.2.7 - Transfer from Prepaid to Postpaid 1
C.2.8 - Card PUK Unblocking 1
C.2.9 - Cancellation of line 1
C.2.10 - 24/7 Customer Support Center 15
C.2.11 - Detailed Bill 732
C.2.12 – Dedicated Account Manager 1
SUB-TOTAL CLIN C002
CLIN C003 – Other Services
C.3.1 - MMS 732
C.3.2 - VPN Fees 732
C.3.3 - Message Box 732
C.3.4 - CLIP Alert 732
C.3.5 - CLIP 732
C.3.6 - Call Waiting / Hold 732
C.3.7 - Call Divert 732
C.3.8 - International Calls Subscription 198
C.3.9 - Roaming Subscription 157
C.3.10 - Data Roaming Subscription 5
C.3.11 - Call Barring 157
C.3.12 - SMS Notification when Unreachable 732
C.3.13 - CLIR and SOCLIR 25
SUB-TOTAL CLIN C003
CLIN C004 – Data Services
C.4.1. - HSI – 500 MB + price per additional MB 0
C.4.2 - HSI – 1500 MB + price per additional MB 10
C.4.3 - HSI – 5 GB + price per additional MB 9
C.4.4 - HSI – 10 GB + price per additional MB 15
C.4.5 - HSI – 20 GB + price per additional MB 650
C.4.6 - HSI – 30 GB + price per additional MB 11
C.4.7 - HSI – 40 GB + price per additional MB 20
C.4.8 - HSI – 60 GB + price per additional MB 6
C.4.9 - HSI – 100 GB + price per additional MB 1
C.4.10 - HSI - 150 GB + price per additional MB 1
C.4.11 - HSI - 200 GB + price per additional MB 7
C.4.12 - HSI – 400 GB + price per additional MB 2
SUB-TOTAL CLIN C004
Option Year Two Total for All Services
(Add CLIN C001+C002+C003+C004 and
VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)
VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion.
It is included in each performance period. The portions of the solicitation subject to VAT are:
During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 100 subscriptions. This reflects the contract guarantee minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed 800 lines. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.
Base Year Total Option Year 1 Total Option Year 2 Total
GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE + ALL OPTION YEARS
The Contractor shall ensure that the connection through its network is of the highest quality possible and shall be uninterrupted, clear, and with no static. Network problems shall be remedied immediately, and the COR must be immediately informed of any problems and their resolution.
1.2 CALLS WITHIN LEBANON
The Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis at least 90% local network coverage around Lebanon with special consideration to all urban areas and main traffic routes.
1.3 INTERNATIONAL CALLS
The Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis international connectivity with the USA, all European countries, and all other worldwide countries that telephone services are available.
1.4 INTERNATIONAL ROAMING
The Contractor shall provide as extensive international roaming connectivity as possible, with the special interest of the Government for roaming within all Europe and the USA.
1.5 WIRELESS APPLICATION PROTOCOL (WAP)
The Contractor shall provide Internet connection through their network to the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Internet sites.
1.6 SMS MESSAGING
The Contractor shall provide access to around the clock SMS messaging.
1.7 VOICE MAIL
The Contractor shall provide Voice Mail services in English and Arabic Language. A Voice Mail Box shall be prepared for each number separately as per standard practice.
1.10 CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Contractor shall provide technical support for setting up voice mail, roaming questions, questions on the phone features, number changes, lost or stolen telephone reporting, manufacturer’s warranty information, and all other matters concerning the mobile telephone services through the Contractor’s Project Manager.
1.11 DETAILED BILLING
1.10.1 The Contractor shall provide a monthly breakdown of calls made by individual numbers.
The breakdown shall clearly show:
Called Number Time and Date of the Call Duration of the Call Data Consumption
VAT
Price
1.10.2 The monthly lists of calls made shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) until the end of each current month for the previous month to the following address:
U.S. Embassy Beirut Awkar, Metn Lebanon
2. INVOICING
The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the COR at the address shown in paragraph d below. A proper invoice must include the following information:
Contractor's name and bank account information for payments by wire transfers
Invoice Date
Contract Number
A summary showing a listing of each line with total monthly price in local currency for that line.
A detailed invoice for each agency has to be attached to each summary invoice and should include the cost breakdown by each telephone line according to the pricing schedule
A detailed list of all calls made for each line
Prompt payment discount, if any
Name, title, phone number, and address of person to contact in case of defective invoice
If an invoice does not contain the above information, the Government reserves the right to reject the invoice as improper and return it to the Contractor within 7 calendars days. The Contractor must then submit a proper invoice.
The COR will take each summary invoice and furnish the detailed invoice to the appropriate official in each individual Government agency. That agency representative will review the detailed invoice and either approve for payment or advise the COR of the inaccuracies found. It shall be the COR who will interact with the Contractor on any invoice problems.
The Contractor will send all invoices to the following address:
U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon Financial Management Office BeirutFMOVouchers@state.gov
Payment shall be made in local currency and / or US Dollars by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 30 days after receipt of the proper invoice.
3. KEY PERSONNEL
3.1 The Project Manager must be able to converse in English and Arabic. The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key person:
POSITION/FUNCTION ___________________ NAME _________________
Project Manager
3.2 During the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is required due to illness, death, or termination of employment.
The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days before making any permanent substitutions.
3.3 After the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor may substitute a key person if the Contractor determines that it is necessary. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the proposed action immediately. Prior to making the substitution, the Contractor will provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer.
3.4 The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances requiring the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute. The proposed substitute shall mailto:BeirutFMOVouchers@state.gov possess qualifications comparable to the original key person. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of its approval or disapproval of the substitution within 15 calendar days after receiving the required information. The Government will modify the contract to reflect any changes in key personnel.
4. PERMITS
Without additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the work under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable Lebanese laws.
5. ADDITION OF NEW LINES
The Contractor will provide a fully functional SIM card, telephone number, and appropriate security codes to the COR within 24 hours after receiving a delivery order under the contract.
6. NON-OFFICIAL LINES
This Contract is valid only for official Government needs.
7. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Any information made available to the Contractor by the Government shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.
8. TECHNOLOGICAL REFRESHMENT
After contract award, the Government may; pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions –Commercial Items, paragraph (c), Changes; request changes within the scope of the contract. These changes may be required to improve performance or react to changes in technology.
The Contractor may propose for the Government’s technological refreshment, substitutions or additions for any provided products or services that may become available as a result of technological improvements. The Government may, at any time during the term of this contract or any extensions thereof, modify the contract to acquire products which are similar to those under the contract and that the Contractor has, or has not, formally announced for marketing purposes.
This action is considered to be within the scope of the contract. At the option of the Government, a demonstration of the substitute product may be required. The Government is under no obligation to modify the contract in response to the proposed additions or substitutions.
Such substitutions or additions may include any part of, or all of, a given product(s) provided that the following conditions are met and substantiated by documentation in the technological refreshment proposal:
The proposed product(s) shall meet all of the technical specifications of this document and conform to the terms and conditions cited in the contract.
The proposed product(s) shall have the capacity, performance, or functional characteristics equal to or greater than, the current product(s).
The proposal shall discuss the impact on hardware, services, and delivery schedules. The cost of the changes not specifically addressed in the proposal shall be borne entirely by the Contractor.
Contractor has the right to withdraw, in whole or in part, any technological refreshment proposal prior to acceptance by the Government. Contractor will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that prices for substitutions or additions are comparable to replaced or discontinued products. If a technological refreshment proposal is accepted and made a part of this contract, an equitable adjustment, increasing or decreasing the contract price, may be required and any other affected provisions of this contract shall be made in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4, paragraph (c), Changes, and other applicable clauses of the contract.
9. SPECIAL SHORT TERM PROMOTION
For the entire contract duration, the Contractor will offer the U.S. Embassy the option to take advantage of any promotional programs that it offers and that is suited for use by U.S. Embassy staff. The U.S. Embassy, at its own discretion, will have the option to take or reject the opportunity.
10. DELIVERY ORDERS
The Contracting Officer will issue delivery orders to order services to the Contractor for performance of work under this contract. If an order is given orally, it will be followed up by a written delivery order within 7 days.
11. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS
The Contractor is to provide a telephone number for the purpose of reporting equipment problems and malfunctions, billing inquiries, and customer question regarding accounts and services.
12. SURVIVABILITY AND RECOVERY
The Contractor shall have a working system of network survivability in case of emergencies and serious disasters when all networks may be jammed or when parts of the network are destroyed.
The Contractor shall have a recovery plan in place that shall deal with such occurrences.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)
This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.
Performance Objective Scope of Work Para Performance Threshold Services.
Performs all cell phone services set forth in the scope of work.
4. thru 13.
All required services are performed and no more than one
(1) customer complaint is received per month.
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS
(NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,
BLOCK 27A)
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT
STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)
As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.
115-91).
(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).
(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).
(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/12.301#FAR_12_301 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-23#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-10#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40#FAR_52_232_40 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3903 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3801 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-3#FAR_52_233_3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-4#FAR_52_233_4 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3
_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).
__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).
__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
_X_ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.
4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).
__ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (6) [Reserved].
__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).
_X_ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
_X_ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).
_X_ (11)
(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).
__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.
__ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-6#FAR_52_203_6 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/4655 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-13#FAR_52_203_13 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-15#FAR_52_203_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-17#FAR_52_203_17 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4712 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4712 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/3.900#FAR_3_900 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-10#FAR_52_204_10 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-14#FAR_52_204_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-15#FAR_52_204_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-27#FAR_52_204_27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-28#FAR_52_204_28 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-6#FAR_52_209_6 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-9#FAR_52_209_9 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section2313&num=0&edition=prelim
__ (14) [Reserved].
__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (17) [Reserved]
__ (18)
(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.
__ (19)
(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.
__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (21)
(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.
__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.
__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.
__ (22)
(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.
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__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).
__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).
__ (26)
(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).
__ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).
__ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024).
__ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
__ (34)
(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).
__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
__ (35)
(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.
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__ (36)
(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.
__ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
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(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in
FAR 22.1803.)
__ (41)
(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
__ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).
__ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-36#FAR_52_222_36 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section793&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-36#FAR_52_222_36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-37#FAR_52_222_37 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-40#FAR_52_222_40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-50#FAR_52_222_50 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-50#FAR_52_222_50 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-54#FAR_52_222_54 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/22.1803#FAR_22_1803 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-9#FAR_52_223_9 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-9#FAR_52_223_9 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-11#FAR_52_223_11 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7671 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-12#FAR_52_223_12 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7671 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-20#FAR_52_223_20 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7671 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-21#FAR_52_223_21 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7671 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-23#FAR_52_223_23 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/14057 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/7/8102 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/7/8102 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6962 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/8259b https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7671l
__ (47)
(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
__ (48)
(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.
__ (49)
(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-[RESERVED]
__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).
_X_ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 13513).
_X_ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.224-3#FAR_52_224_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.224-3#FAR_52_224_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-1#FAR_52_225_1 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-1#FAR_52_225_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-3#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-5#FAR_52_225_5 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section2501&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3301&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-13#FAR_52_225_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-26#FAR_52_225_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-4#FAR_52_226_4 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-5#FAR_52_226_5 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-8#FAR_52_226_8 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13513 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.229-12#FAR_52_229_12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-29#FAR_52_232_29 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3805 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-30#FAR_52_232_30 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3805
_X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
__ (64)
(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.
__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).
__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
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__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order
14026 (JAN 2022).
__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.
13706).
__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)
(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).
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(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.
4712).
(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.
115-91).
(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
(vii)
(A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).
(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.
(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.
If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).
(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).
(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
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