RFQ 75N91021Q00250 - Edu Platform.pdf

RFQ75N91021Q00250

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

TITLE

Software Licenses for Web-Based Data Science and Bioinformatics Learning Platform.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Solicitation Number: 75N91021Q00250 Posted Date: 04/28/2021 Response Date: 05/10/2021 Classification Code: 7A21 IT and Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License

Software) NAICS Code: 519130 - Internet Publishing And Broadcasting And Web Search Portals

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E156, Rockville, MD 20850, United States.

DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Bioinformatics Training and Education Program (BTEP) requires a web-based, online learning platform with modules that the provide training on subjects that include the basics of data science, bioinformatics, and data analysis.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and shall be processed in accordance with FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, 75N91021Q00250, is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 (03-10-2021), simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items.

The North American Industry Classification System code is 519130 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees.

1.0 BACKGROUND

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR) consists of over 250 laboratories conducting basic, clinical, and translational cancer research. Biomedical research relies increasingly on new molecular technologies capable of generating high-dimensional, complexed data. Thus, CCR researchers and trainees require basic and advanced training in data science and bioinformatics to learn how to effectively analyze multiomics data, allowing them to meaningfully interpret disease initiation and progression and identify effective therapies.

The Bioinformatics Training and Education Program (BTEP) was established to meet this ongoing training requirement. CCR researchers and trainees require access to a web-based, online learning platform with modules that the address topics including the basics of data science, bioinformatics, and data analysis. This platform must accommodate novice and advanced biologist learners in data science and its associated applications. This platform must also provide well-designed modules that can seamlessly progress learners from beginning/introductory classes to intermediate and then advanced courses within each learning module.

2.0 TYPE OF ORDER

This is a firm fixed price purchase order for software licenses.

Funds are only available for use for the contract line item number (CLIN) to which they are obligated.

Unused funds from one CLIN or order period may not rollover for use in other periods or CLINs.

3.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall furnish one hundred and thirty (130) software licenses for a web-based, remote-learning platform operated by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall also maintain the software platform through regular updates and software maintenance.

4.0 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS & PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

The following salient characteristics are applicable to this requirement:

4.1 LEARNING PLATFORM

4.1.1 Must be web-based and hosted by the Contractor, allowing for online remote-learning

4.1.2 Must allow end-users to launch the platform independently and individually on an as-needed basis after license activation.

4.1.3 Must be compatible with the most recent versions of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.

4.1.4 Must include a “License Administrator” account for an NCI-assigned administrator/program manager. This administrator shall be able to:

4.1.4.1 Manage distribution of licenses to NCI users

4.1.4.2 Track usage and progress of individual license users.

4.1.4.3 Interact with users through the platform

4.1.4.4 Assign courses to users.

4.1.5 Must allow License Administrator to independently rotate and/or re-assign licenses to be rotated or transferred if a user/learner has either stopped actively using the platform or has reached their desired goals, so licenses can be utilized by new NCI users.

4.2 COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONTENT

4.2.1 Must include course content offerings which focus on programming languages and applications that are frequently used in the biomedical science and technology fields, (e.g. Python and R.)

4.2.2 Course content must address scientific applications including – but not limited to -programming languages and modules frequently deployed for data analysis in the biomedical research.

4.2.3 The web-based platform shall offer beginner, intermediate and advanced courses in subject areas including – but not limited to – the following:

4.2.3.1 Python

4.2.3.2 Unix/shell

4.2.3.3 Statistics

4.2.3.4 Git

4.2.3.5 R

4.2.3.6 SQL

4.2.3.7 Data analysis

4.2.3.8 Machine Learning

4.2.4 Course offerings on the platform must be developed by in-house instructors with demonstrated expertise in the relevant subject matter areas.

4.2.5 Courses must cover topics thoroughly and include reasonable transitions as learners advance in knowledge.

4.2.6 Platform shall be conducive to working with learners that have no previous knowledge on the topics in Data Science.

4.2.7 Offerings must include a complete set of courses to enable people to progress from beginner to intermediate to advanced skills on a course path that is methodically laid out.

4.2.8 Learning environment must be interactive and self-paced.

4.2.9 NCI users must be able to type on a simulated command line or other simulated working environment, allowing for applied learning.

4.2.10 Must provide feedback to users, allowing them to assess their progress and understanding of the subject matter.

4.3 SUPPORT & SOFTWARE UPDATES

The Contractor shall provide software service and updates in accordance with the software publisher’s latest established service procedures. The Contractor shall make commercially reasonable efforts to ensure continuous availability of all software. The Contractor shall furnish software patches, minor updates, and upgrades to the Government at no additional cost.

The Contractor shall send advance notification to the Government License Administrator prior to the installation of all software updates/upgrades and revisions. Defective software shall be replaced or re-installed.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance shall consist of one (1) 12-month base period and two (2) option periods of 12-months each. The anticipated period of performance is:

Base Period: 09/16/2021 – 09/15/2022

Option Period 1: 09/16/2022 – 09/15/2023

Option Period 2: 09/16/2023 – 09/15/2024

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Software shall be provided via a web-based platform hosted by the Contractor and available for remote access by NCI end-users. All services shall be performed at the Contractor’s facilities or facilities authorized by the Contractor.

7.0 SPECIAL ORDER REQUIREMENTS

7.1 SECTION 508 IT ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-

220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communication technology (ICT), it shall be accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have access to, and use of, information and data that is comparable to people without disabilities.

1. Products, platforms and services delivered as part of this work statement that are ICT, or contain ICT, must conform to the Revised 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. §

1194.1 & Apps. A, C & D, and available at https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards- and-guidelines

2. Per Section 508 and as mandated under HHS Policy for Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (07/2020) all documents or electronic files provided to the NIH NCI under contract must be conformant with Section 508 standards and accessible to persons with disabilities. Conformance shall be confirmed by use of material provided at HHS OS Factsheets & Reference Guides and verified through the use of the HHS Checklist Documents (WCAG 2.0 Refresh); in addition, contractors and vendors are encouraged to make use of the instructional materials and checklists at GSA Section 508.gov’s Create Accessible Digital Products

7.1.1 ITEMS THAT CONTAIN ICT

This list is not all-inclusive and should be used as a minimum. This Statement of Work includes at least the following.

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1. Email to study participants, as well as Microsoft Office files, PDF files, other ICT as designated or specified – mostly but not exclusively to those Deliverables listed as Reports.

a. Technical standards that are applicable to Electronic Documents can be found at https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/electronic-documents.

b. Technical standards that are applicable to Information Content Services can be found at https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/information-content-services

c. Technical standards that are applicable to Internet and Intranet websites and web based content can be found at https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/internet-and-intranet-websites-and-web-based-content

d. Technical standards that are applicable to Web-based Information, Documentation and Support can be found at https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/web-based-information-documentation-and-support

2. Technical standards that are applicable to Software, Software Development Services, and Software Maintenance Services

7.1.2 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

Further guidance can be found at https://section508.gov/, including its Standards Applicability Checklist for any other ICT deliverables as part of this order. The Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), which should be based on/developed from the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT®), Revised Section 508 Edition, Version 2.4 (VPAT 2.4Rev 508 (February 2020) (March 07, 2020))

Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: All functional performance criteria apply when using an alternative design or technology that achieves substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities, than would be provided by conformance to one or more of the requirements in Chapters 4-6 of the Revised 508 Standards, or when Chapters 4-6 do not address one or more functions of ICT.

Applicable requirements for software features and components: All WCAG Level AA Success Criteria, 502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology, 503 Application

Applicable requirements for hardware features and components: All requirements apply

Applicable support services and documentation: All requirements apply

For Authorized Resellers of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Indicate that the OEM has no EIT applicable products; or provide a link to the manufacturer’s 508 VPAT/GPAT information for applicable EIT products; or provide a link to other documentation on how each product from the manufacturer was tested for 508 compliance.

8.0 DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

8.1 GENERAL

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4, all work described in the statement of work (SOW) and delivered under this purchase order is subject to final inspection and acceptance by an authorized representative of the Government.

NOTE: The contact information for the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this order shall be provided at award.

https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/electronic-documents https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/electronic-documents https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/information-content-services https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/information-content-services https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/internet-and-intranet-websites-and-web-based-content https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/internet-and-intranet-websites-and-web-based-content https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/internet-and-intranet-websites-and-web-based-content https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/internet-and-intranet-websites-and-web-based-content https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/web-based-information-documentation-and-support https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/web-based-information-documentation-and-support https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/web-based-information-documentation-and-support https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/web-based-information-documentation-and-support https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/electronic-software https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/software-development-services https://section508.gov/sample-procurement/software-maintenance-services https://section508.gov/ https://www.section508.gov/sites/default/files/508-standards-applicability-checklist.docx https://www.section508.gov/buy/request-accessibility-information https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat https://www.itic.org/dotAsset/b282ab06-0ab2-4540-adc2-78698058dfc3.doc https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#302-functional-performance-criteria https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#501-general https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#401-general https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#601-general

8.2 APPROVALS BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

All services delivered to the COR will be deemed to have been accepted 30 business days after date of delivery, except as otherwise specified in this task order if written approval or disapproval has not been given within such period. The following individual shall be the COR for this task order:

COR: To be determined at time of award

(a) Performance of work under this task order must be subject to the technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative identified above. The term "technical direction" includes direction to the Contractor that fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(b) Technical direction must be within the scope of the statement of work.

The Contracting Officer's Representative does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the statement of work;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled "Changes";

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the task order price, or the time required for performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or requirements of the task order;

(5) Interferes with the Contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the task order; or

(6) Directs, supervises, or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees.

(c) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The Contracting Officer's Representative shall confirm oral direction in writing within five business days, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the Contracting Officers Representative. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction of the Contracting Officers, Representative, or his/her designee, falls within the limitations in (b), above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government business day.

(e) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled "Disputes."

8.3 REPORT(S)/DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Complete license information will be provided to the Government within two (2) business days to the NCI point-of-contact identified at award.

9.0 INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS – COMMERCIAL (FFP)

Payment shall be made quarterly in arrears. Payment authorization requires submission and approval of invoices to the COR and NIH OFM, in accordance with the payment provisions listed in this section.

The following clause is applicable to all Purchase Orders, Task or Delivery Orders, and Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Calls: Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) FAR 52.232-25. Highlights of this clause and NIH implementation requirements follow:

I. Invoice Requirements A. An invoice is the Contractor's bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed. A proper invoice is an "Original" which must include the items listed in subdivisions 1 through 12, below, in addition to the requirements of FAR 32.9. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the Contractor will be notified of the defect within 7 days after the date the designated billing office received the invoice (3 days for meat, meat food products, or fish, and 5 days for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats or oils) with a statement of the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. (See exceptions under II., below.) Untimely notification will be taken into account in the computation of any interest penalty owed the Contractor.

1. Vendor/Contractor: Name, Address, Point of Contact for the invoice (Name, title, telephone number, e-mail and mailing address of point of contact).

2. Remit-to address (Name and complete mailing address to send payment).

3. Remittance name must match exactly with name on original order/contract. If the Remittance name differs from the Legal Business Name, then both names must appear on the invoice.

4. Invoice date.

5. Unique invoice #s for all invoices per vendor regardless of site.

6. NBS document number formats must be included for awards created in the NBS: Contract

Number; Purchase Order Number; Task or Delivery Order Number and Source Award Number (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Contract number; General Services Administration number); or, BPA Call Number and BPA Parent Award Number.

7. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) or DUNS + 4 as registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

8. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). In those exceptional cases where a contractor does not have a DUNS number or TIN, a Vendor Identification Number (VIN) must be referenced on the invoice. The VIN is the number that appears after the contractor’s name on the face page of the award document.

9. Identify that payment is to be made using a three-way match.

10. Description of supplies/services that match the description on the award, by line billed.*

11. Freight or delivery charge must be billed as shown on the award. If it is included in the item price do not bill it separately. If identified in the award as a separate line item, it must be billed separately.

12. Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, Extended Price of supplies delivered or services performed, as applicable, and that match the line items specified in the award.*

* NOTE: If your invoice must differ from the line items on the award, please contact the Contracting Officer before submitting the invoice. A modification to the order or contract may be needed before the invoice can be submitted and paid.

B. Shipping costs will be reimbursed only if authorized by the Contract/Purchase Order. If authorized, shipping costs must be itemized. Where shipping costs exceed $100, the invoice must be supported by a bill of lading or a paid carrier's receipt.

C. The Contractor shall submit invoice to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Office of Financial Management (OFM) via email at invoicing@nih.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below. The Contractor must follow step-by-step instructions as stated in the NIH/OFM Electronic Invoicing Instructions for NIH Contractors/Vendors, which is included as an attachment on the website at https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files. The invoice shall be transmitted as an attachment via email to the address listed above in one of the following formats: Word, or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The Contractor must submit only one invoice per email. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your invoice unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electronic invoice to the following Contracting Officer’s Representative/ Technical Point of Contact (TPOC):

NOTE: The final COR shall be provided at time of award

For inquiries regarding the status of invoices, contact OFM Customer Service via email at ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com or via phone at 301-496-6088. To send your inquiries via other available communication methods refer to the OFM Customer Service website at https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx.

Note: The OFM Customer Service is open Eastern Standard Time Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

II. Invoice Payment

A. Except as indicated in paragraph B., below, the due date for making invoice payments by the designated payment office shall be the later of the following two events:

1. The 30th day after the designated billing office has received a proper invoice.

2. The 30th day after Government acceptance of supplies delivered or services performed.

B. The due date for making invoice payments for meat and meat food products, perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, and edible fats or oils, shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, as amended.

III. Interest Penalties

A. An interest penalty shall be paid automatically, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions listed below are met, if applicable.

1. A proper invoice was received by the designated billing office.

2. A receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment was processed and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with a term or condition.

3. In the case of a final invoice for any balance of funds due the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed, the amount was not subject to further settlement actions between the Government and the Contractor.

B. Determination of interest and penalties due will be made in accordance with the provisions of the

Prompt Payment Act, as amended, the Contract Disputes Act, and regulations issued by the Office of Management and Budget.

mailto:invoicing@nih.gov https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files mailto:ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx

IV. PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS, FAR 52.232-40 (December 2013)

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

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

Include the substance of this clause, include this paragraph c, in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

10.0 PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES

10.1 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS (JAN 2021)

(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 items:

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115- 91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

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

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

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

X__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (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) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved].

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved].

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

X__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

___ (14) (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

___ (15) (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.

X__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9

___ (18) (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

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X__ (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

___ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X__ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

X__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O.13126).

X__ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X__ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

X__ (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

X__ (32) (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.

X__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

X__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X__ (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (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).

___ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (37) (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.)

___ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

X__ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

___ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (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) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

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

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (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. 2302 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).

___ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

___ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

___ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

X__ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management

(JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

___ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

___ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

___ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

___ (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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 items:

___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (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) (29 U.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).

X__ (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 Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

___ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (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 items. 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 (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

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

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

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

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

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

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

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

793).

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

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

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

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

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

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

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O.

13706).

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

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

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

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

(e) of FAR clause 52.2-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

10.2 FAR 52.217-6 OPTION TO FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

10.3 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

(End of clause)

10.4 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 36 months.

(End of clause)

10.5 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar

CLAUSE REFERENCE TITLE DATE

FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements January 2017

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance October 2018 FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance August 2020 FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications December 2014

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

November 2015

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items October 2018 FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases June 2008 FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in

Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran June 2020

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceablility of Unauthorized Obligations June 2013 HHSAR 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment

Opportunity Investigations December 2015

11.0 RFQ PROVISIONS

11.1 FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in 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 Items. 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— https://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar

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…