RR008- Request for Quotation.pdf

The award resulting from this solicitation will be issued as FIRM-FIXED. The award will be made to the

Offeror submitting the lowest priced quotation. Lowest Price will be determined by the Quoted Firm

Fixed Price for Open, Inspect, and Report and Shipping. If estimated repair prices are quoted, they will not be included in the initial determination.

UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBER, FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, and

CAGE CODE must be included in response.

RESPONSES to this RFQ must be forwarded to: ann.m.leuters@uscg.mil and mark.a.rushing@uscg.mil.

This solicitation includes the Statement of Work (SOW) the following attachments:

Attachment 1- IPP Clause

Attachment 2- Electronic Submission of Payment Instructions

Attachment 3- Blank Open Inspect Report (OIR)

Attachment 4- Blank Beyond Economical Repair (BER) Form

Attachment 5- Military Packing and Marking Requirements

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Open Market

Firm-Fixed Price

REQUEST NUMBER:

2123403B4200RR008

CONSIGNEE AND DESTINATION:

United States Coast Guard (SFLC)

Receiving Room – BLDG. 88

2401 Hawkins Point Road

Baltimore, MD 21226

RESPONSES DUE:

5:00PM EST

Friday, 9 June 2023

Period of Performance (PoP):

To be determined

FOB:

DESTINATION

LINE

ITEM

QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION

1 11 Each Open, Inspect and Report on the following Parts: QTY 11, OEM Part Information-

National Stock # 5840-01-628-3408, OEM Part # T5365A, CG Assigned Part #

T5365A-25WATT, Part Description: QUANTAR BASE STATION, VTS CONF.

See statement of work (SOW) for detailed specifications. All items returned must follow the material and packing requirements. See Section 5 of the SOW.

2 11 Each Ship and return all repaired and BER units to the Surface Forces Logistics Center

(SLFC). All items returned must follow the material and packing requirements. See

Section 5 of the SOW for details.

mailto:ann.m.leuters@uscg.mil mailto:mark.a.rushing@uscg.mil

STATEMENT OF WORK

B4200RR008- Quantar Base Station

Repair of Quantar Base Station, Part Number: T5365A-25WATT

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

PURPOSE:

The Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) has an ongoing requirement to provide “Ready for Issue” stock parts and equipment to field units in support of U.S.

Government and Coast Guard missions. This Statement of Work provides for the repair of VHF Transceiver, QUANTAR Base Station, Radio Set, T5365A-25WATT.

Work completed under this order will cover Open, inspect, initial diagnostics for each QUANTAR Radio to determine if the radio can be repaired below beyond economical repair costs. Once determined, Units shall be repaired to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards, individually packaged, and returned FOB Destination to CG SFLC Warehouse located in Baltimore, MD 21226.

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

To Be Determined.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. Open and Inspect the equipment listed in Table-1 below.

B. Complete and submit an Open and Inspect Report (OIR)_attachment 3 for each item to the COR within 10 business days of receipt of equipment.

C. Validate that the equipment is able to be economically repaired as listed in the Purchase Order that is a firm-fixed price.

D. For equipment that is BER the contractor will do the following:

• Submit an Open and Inspect Report (OIR)- Attachment 3 AND a BER- Attachment 4 for each BER item to the COR within 10 business days of receipt of equipment.

• The Contracting officer will modify the order to decrease the units repaired (Condition Code “A”) material and units that are BER (Condition Code “H”) and decrease the total dollar value of the PR. Units that are BER, the vendor will receive an Open and Inspection fee for each unit not repaired in place of the repaired unit price.

• Return the equipment as listed in paragraph 4.

E. For equipment that is able to be repaired, the contractor must provide the COR and the Contracting office an open and inspection report and a FIRM-FIXED price quote to repair the repairable items in Table-1 as follows:

NO REPAIR ACTION IS TO TAKE PLACE UNTIL A NEW CONTRACT

AND/OR MODIFICATION HAS BEEN EXECUTED BY THE

GOVERNMENT.

- Repair to OEM Specifications.

- Provide Cleaning, Painting, and Repair of markings.

- Provide Bench/Mockup Re-Testing of each of the repaired units.

- Provide Quality Inspection Report with the unit and email a copy of the report to the COR

- Provide new package for each unit to allow individual shipping from the Coast Guard

- Inventory Control Point.

- Mark all packages with the appropriate markings as listed in Section-5B or

Section-5C.

- Return repaired equipment within 30 business days of receiving a new contract and/or modification funded for the repairs per the FIRM-FIXED quoted price provided by the vendor.

A FIRM-FIXED price quote for repairs must be provide within 15 days of receipt of equipment.

F. Ship all repaired and BER units to the address listed in section-5A

Table-1

National Stock Number (NSN)

OEM

Part Number

CG

Assigned Part Number Description

Number of Units

5840-01-628-3408 T5365A T5365A-

25WATT QUANTAR BASE STATION, VTS CONF 11

4. UNITS BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR (BER)

Units not repaired shall be returned as follows:

- Mark the item’s packaging with Condition Code “H” with the corresponding barcode label listed in Section-5C to show the item was not serviced.

- Return the unit/s to SFLC as listed in Section- 5A and in accordance with SFLC ICP

Packaging Requirements.

5. SHIPPING / PACKAGING

All units must be shipped to SFLC Baltimore at the Address below in accordance with the SFLC ICP Packaging Requirements Document, see Attachment-5.

A. Surface Forces Logistics Center

2401 Hawkins Point Road Receiving Bldg. 88 Baltimore, MD 21226

B. For Units Repaired To OEM Specifications - Provide Barcode Markings on all individual

Packaging for Shipment. Condition Code “A.” Units must be marked with the corresponding barcode label to the unit information containing the following:

NSN: 5840-01-628-3408

PART_NBR: T5365A-25WATT

NOUN: QUANTAR BASE STATION, VTS CONF

CONDITION CODE “A”

1 EACH

C. For Units Beyond Economical Repair - Provide Barcode Markings on all individual Packaging for Shipment of equipment that is Beyond Economical Repair with Condition Code “H.” Units must be marked with the corresponding barcode label containing the following:

NSN: 5840-01-628-3408

PART_NBR: T5365A-25WATT

NOUN: QUANTAR BASE STATION, VTS CONF

CONDITION CODE “H”

1 EACH

6. Supply Management Specialist (SMS)

Stephen R. Flanagan Email: Stephen.R.Flanagan@uscg.mil Office Phone: (757) 686-4065 Cell Phone: (757) 386-1038 (Preferred)

7. DELIVERY

All Units that are requested to be repaired or units that were not repaired due to BER are to be Delivered within 30 business days after receipt of a new contract/modification approving the repairs to the address listed above in Section-5A.

Note: Early and Partial Deliveries are Acceptable and Appreciated.

8. Important Timelines

- Vendor will have 10 business days upon receipt of units to provide OIR/BER documentation to the COR

- Vendor will have 15 business days upon receipt of the units to provide the

Contracting office and COR with a FIRM-FIXED price quote for repairs

- Upon receipt of a new contract and/or modification approving funding for the repairs, the vendor will have 30 business days to return the units in accordance with the Section 5 of this SOW.

mailto:Stephen.R.Flanagan@uscg.mil

Provisions and Clauses Solicitation: 2123403B4200RR008

FAR PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

FAR Provision No. Title Date 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications— Commercial Products and Commercial Services-- Alternate I

NOV 2021

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2105 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment— https://www.sam.gov/

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

As prescribed in 4.2105(c), insert the following provision:

COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

(c)

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

(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 any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

FAR Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

(End of clause)

FAR Clause No. Title Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services DEC 2022

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services DEC 2022

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation OCT 2022

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

As prescribed in 4.2004 , insert the following clause:

Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered article means any hardware, software, or service that–

(1) Is developed or provided by a covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a covered entity.

Covered entity means–

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L.

115-91) prohibits Government use of any covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from—

(1) Providing any covered article that the Government will use on or after October 1, 2018; and

(2) Using any covered article on or after October 1, 2018, in the development of data or deliverables first produced in the performance of the contract.

(c) Reporting requirement.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.2004#FAR_4_2004

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies a covered article provided to the Government during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or any other source, the Contractor shall report, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or, in the case of the Department of Defense, to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within 1 business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; brand; model number (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the report pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of a covered article, any reasons that led to the use or submission of the covered article, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered articles.

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

(End of clause)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in 4.2105(b), insert the following clause:

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network).

Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment;

or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means– https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2105

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(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. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government 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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in

FAR 4.2104.

(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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. 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.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

HSAR PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

3052.205-70 Advertisements, Publicizing Awards, and Release

As prescribed in (HSAR) 48 CFR 3005.470-2, insert the following clause:

Advertisements, Publicizing Awards, and Releases (SEP 2012)

The Contractor shall not refer to this contract in commercial advertising or similar promotions in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the Federal Government or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services.

(End of clause)

3052.211-70 Index for Specifications

As prescribed in (HSAR) 48 CFR 3011.204-70 insert the following clause:

Index for Specifications (DEC 2003) If an index or table of contents is furnished in connection with specifications, it is understood that such index or table of contents is for convenience only. Its accuracy and completeness is not guaranteed, and it is not to be considered as part of the specifications. In case of discrepancy between the index or table of contents and the specifications, the specifications shall govern.

(End of clause) https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/

RR008- Provisions & Clauses