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EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Solicitation No.: SEI300-14-Q-0002
MOBILE CELLULAR SERVICES
FOR
U.S. EMBASSY IRELAND
COMMERCIAL ITEMS SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - The Schedule
· SF-1449 cover sheet
· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SEI300-14-Q-0002, Prices, Block 23
· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SEI300-14-Q-0002, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement
· Attachment No. 1 – 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 Factors
· Evaluation Factors
· Addendum to Evaluation Factors - 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
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449
RFQ NUMBER S-RS500-10-Q-0002
PRICES, BLOCK 23
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT
The Contractor shall provide mobile cellular services to the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, profit, and VAT. The Government will pay the Contractor on a monthly basis for standard services that have been satisfactorily performed. All devices serviced under this contract will be Government Furnished Property (GFP) as set forth in Attachment No. 1.
Standard Services are defined as provision of SIM cards with valid cell phones numbers on a continuous basis, billed monthly. Standard Services offered on the SIM cards includes unlimited service to any cellular network or landline, unlimited SMS messaging and unlimited data use all within the Republic of Ireland. The Contractor shall guarantee provision of these services for the duration of the contract. This work shall not be subcontracted. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of SIM cards offering Standard Services with 24 hours’ advance notice, following with the written confirmation.
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) services are defined as provision on an as needed basis of SIM cards with valid cell phones numbers. These services shall support special events at the Post. The Contractor shall provide these services in addition to the standard services specified in this contract. This work shall not be subcontracted. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide IDIQ services with 24 hours’ advance notice.
The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the IDIQ services and, if applicable, materials, provided and requested under IDIQ services. The Contractor shall also include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written confirmation for the IDIQ services.
II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with two one year options to renew.
III. PRICING
Standard Services - Base year of service - Estimated Quantities (base period of the contract, starting on the date of contract award effective date and continuing for a period of 12 months)
FIXED MONTHLY COSTS
Calls, SMS,MMS and Data from/to Embassy Mobile Devices
Number of Units
| Monthly inclusive cost per unit |
| Total Monthly cost |
1. Unlimited service to/from any network or landline, Unlimited SMS messaging and unlimited data use within Republic of Ireland. Excludes premium rate numbers.
All devices are GFP per Attachment No. 1
| 2. Wireless PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) email service add-on. |
| Cost of PDA service for mobile secure e-mail as an addition to cost in CLIN 1. |
| 60 |
3. Monthly 10GB Hi-speed 4G Internet SIMs for Tablets
| 4. Alarm SIMS |
| For use in Residential Alarm Digi-Dialers on the Embassy’s VPN voice network only |
| 60 |
5. Mobile Broadband USB Stick
6. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Line A - TOTAL MONTHLY BASE YEAR FIXED COSTS
Line B – TOTAL ANNUAL BASE YEAR FIXED COSTS (Line A times 12)
INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) LINE ITEMS
Roaming & International Calls, SMS, MMS and Data from/to Embassy Mobile Devices
| Estimated monthly minutes |
| Cost per minute |
| Total monthly cost |
| 7. International Calls |
| (7.A) Washington, DC, and other locations in the U.S.A. |
| 100 mins. |
| (7.B) EUROPE – Calls within Europe |
| 50 mins. |
| (7.C) Calls to other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| 8. International roaming |
| (8.A.) EUROPE – Incoming calls |
| 50 mins. |
| (8.B.) EUROPE – Outgoing calls |
| 50 mins. |
| (8.C.) USA – Incoming calls within the U.S.A |
| 100 mins. |
| (8.D.) Incoming calls in other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| (8.E.) U.S.A. – Outgoing calls within the U.S.A. |
| 100 mins. |
| (8.F.) Outgoing calls in other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| 9. International SMS messaging |
| To other locations in the world |
| 20 ea. |
| 10. International roaming for SMS |
| (10.A.) EUROPE – Outgoing SMS within Europe |
| 20 ea. |
| (10.B.) Outgoing SMS within the U.S.A. |
| 10 ea. |
| (10.C.) Outgoing SMS in other locations in the world |
| 5 ea. |
| 11. SIMs with limited irregular use for VIP visits/special events |
| (11.A) SMS messages to any network in Republic of Ireland |
| 10 ea. |
| (11.B) To Washington, DC, and other locations in the U.S.A. |
| 30 mins. |
| (11.C) EUROPE – Calls within Europe |
| 5 mins. |
| (11.D) Calls to other locations in the world |
| 5 mins. |
| (11.E) Calls to Other networks in Republic of Ireland |
| 60 mins. |
| (11.F) Calls to same carrier network in Republic of Ireland |
| 60 mins. |
| (11.G) Calls to landlines in the Republic of Ireland |
| 30 mins. |
12. Alarm SIMS.
| For use in Residential Alarm Digi-Dialers on the Embassy’s VPN voice network only. |
| 10 mins. |
13. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Line C - TOTAL MONTHLY BASE YEAR IDIQ COSTS
Line D - TOTAL ANNUAL BASE YEAR IDIQ COSTS (Line C times 12)
Line E - TOTAL ANNUAL BASE YEAR (Line B plus Line D)
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 that ALL portions of the contract price are subject to VAT at 23%. It is reflected for each performance period.
During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $1,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed $250,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.
Standard Services – Option Year One of service - Estimated Quantities (Option Year One of the contract, starting on the day after the completion of the Base Year and continuing for a period of 12 months)
FIXED MONTHLY COSTS
Calls, SMS,MMS and Data from/to Embassy Mobile Devices
| Monthly inclusive cost per unit |
| Total Monthly cost |
1. Unlimited service to/from any network or landline, Unlimited SMS messaging and unlimited data use within Republic of Ireland. Excludes premium rate numbers.
| 2. Wireless PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) email service add-on. |
| Cost of PDA service for mobile secure e-mail as an addition to cost in CLIN 1. |
| 60 |
3. Monthly 10GB Hi-speed 4G Internet SIMs for Tablets
| 4. Alarm SIMS |
| For use in Residential Alarm Digi-Dialers on the Embassy’s VPN voice network only |
| 60 |
5. Mobile Broadband USB Stick
6. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Line F - TOTAL MONTHLY OPTION YEAR ONE FIXED COSTS
Line G - TOTAL ANNUAL OPTION YEAR ONE FIXED COSTS (Line F times 12)
INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) LINE ITEMS
Roaming & International Calls, SMS, MMS and Data from/to Embassy Mobile Devices
| Estimated monthly minutes or messages |
| Cost per minute or message |
| Total monthly cost |
| 7. International Calls |
| (7.A) Washington, DC, and other locations in the U.S.A. |
| 100 mins. |
| (7.B) EUROPE – Calls within Europe |
| 50 mins. |
| (7.C) Calls to other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| 8. International roaming |
| (8.A.) EUROPE – Incoming calls |
| 50 mins. |
| (8.B.) EUROPE – Outgoing calls |
| 50 mins. |
| (8.C.) USA – Incoming calls within the U.S.A |
| 100 mins. |
| (8.D.) Incoming calls in other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| (8.E.) U.S.A. – Outgoing calls within the U.S.A. |
| 100 mins. |
| (8.F.) Outgoing calls in other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| 9. International SMS messaging |
| To other locations in the world |
| 20 ea. |
| 10. International roaming for SMS |
| (10.A.) EUROPE – Outgoing SMS within Europe |
| 20 ea. |
| (10.B.) Outgoing SMS within the U.S.A. |
| 10 ea. |
| (10.C.) Outgoing SMS in other locations in the world |
| 5 ea. |
| 11. SIMs with limited irregular use for VIP visits/special events |
| (11.A) SMS messages to any network in Republic of Ireland |
| 10 ea. |
| (11.B) To Washington, DC, and other locations in the U.S.A. |
| 30 mins. |
| (11.C) EUROPE – Calls within Europe |
| 5 mins. |
| (11.D) Calls to other locations in the world |
| 5 mins. |
| (11.E) Calls to Other networks in Republic of Ireland |
| 60 mins. |
| (11.F) Calls to same carrier network in Republic of Ireland |
| 60 mins. |
| (11.G) Calls to landlines in the Republic of Ireland |
| 30 mins. |
12. Alarm SIMS.
| For use in Residential Alarm Digi-Dialers on the Embassy’s VPN voice network only. |
| 10 mins. |
13. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Line H - TOTAL MONTHLY OPTION YEAR ONE IDIQ COSTS
Line I - TOTAL ANNUAL OPTION YEAR ONE IDIQ COSTS (Line H times 12)
Line J - TOTAL OPTION YEAR ONE COSTS (Line G plus Line I)
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 that ALL portions of the contract price are subject to VAT at 23%. It is reflected for each performance period.
During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $1,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed $250,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.
Standard Services – Option Year Two of service - Estimated Quantities (Option Year Two of the contract, starting on the day after the end of Option Year One and continuing for a period of 12 months)
FIXED MONTHLY COSTS
Calls, SMS,MMS and Data from/to Embassy Mobile Devices
| Monthly inclusive cost per unit |
| Total Monthly cost |
1. Unlimited service to/from any network or landline, Unlimited SMS messaging and unlimited data use within Republic of Ireland. Excludes premium rate numbers.
| 2. Wireless PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) email service add-on. |
| Cost of PDA service for mobile secure e-mail as an addition to cost in CLIN 1. |
| 60 |
3. Monthly 10GB Hi-speed 4G Internet SIMs for Tablets
| 4. Alarm SIMS |
| For use in Residential Alarm Digi-Dialers on the Embassy’s VPN voice network only |
| 60 |
5. Mobile Broadband USB Stick
6. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Line K - TOTAL MONTHLY OPTION YEAR TWO FIXED COSTS
Line L - TOTAL ANNUAL OPTION YEAR TWO FIXED COSTS (Line K times 12)
INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) LINE ITEMS
Roaming & International Calls, SMS, MMS and Data from/to Embassy Mobile Devices
| Estimated monthly minutes or messages |
| Cost per minute or message |
| Total monthly cost |
| 7. International Calls |
| (7.A) Washington, DC, and other locations in the U.S.A. |
| 100 mins. |
| (7.B) EUROPE – Calls within Europe |
| 50 mins. |
| (7.C) Calls to other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| 8. International roaming |
| (8.A.) EUROPE – Incoming calls |
| 50 mins. |
| (8.B.) EUROPE – Outgoing calls |
| 50 mins. |
| (8.C.) USA – Incoming calls within the U.S.A |
| 100 mins. |
| (8.D.) Incoming calls in other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| (8.E.) U.S.A. – Outgoing calls within the U.S.A. |
| 100 mins. |
| (8.F.) Outgoing calls in other locations in the world |
| 10 mins. |
| 9. International SMS messaging |
| To other locations in the world |
| 20 ea. |
| 10. International roaming for SMS |
| (10.A.) EUROPE – Outgoing SMS within Europe |
| 20 ea. |
| (10.B.) Outgoing SMS within the U.S.A. |
| 10 ea. |
| (10.C.) Outgoing SMS in other locations in the world |
| 5 ea. |
| 11. SIMs with limited irregular use for VIP visits/special events |
| (11.A) SMS messages to any network in Republic of Ireland |
| 10 ea. |
| (11.B) To Washington, DC, and other locations in the U.S.A. |
| 30 mins. |
| (11.C) EUROPE – Calls within Europe |
| 5 mins. |
| (11.D) Calls to other locations in the world |
| 5 mins. |
| (11.E) Calls to Other networks in Republic of Ireland |
| 60 mins. |
| (11.F) Calls to same carrier network in Republic of Ireland |
| 60 mins. |
| (11.G) Calls to landlines in the Republic of Ireland |
| 30 mins. |
12. Alarm SIMS.
| For use in Residential Alarm Digi-Dialers on the Embassy’s VPN voice network only. |
| 10 mins. |
13. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Line M - TOTAL MONTHLY OPTION YEAR TWO IDIQ COSTS
Line N - TOTAL ANNUAL OPTION YEAR TWO IDIQ COSTS (Line M times 12)
Line O - TOTAL OPTION YEAR TWO COSTS (Line L plus Line N)
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 that ALL portions of the contract price are subject to VAT at 23%. It is reflected for each performance period.
During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $1,000.00. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed $250,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.
| BASE YEAR TOTAL (Line E) | ________________ | |
| OPTION YEAR ONE TOTAL (Line J) | ________________ | |
| OPTION YEAR TWO TOTAL (Line O) | ________________ |
TOTAL BASE YEAR AND ALL
OPTION YEARS ________________
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449
RFQ NUMBER SRS500-10-Q-0002
INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, BLOCK 20
1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
This solicitation is for mobile cellular communication services only and does not include any hardware or peripherals. The U.S. Embassy in Dublin is using approximately 250 SIM cards for official purposes in addition to various other electronic devices to include tablets. All hardware and peripheral devices will be supplied by the U.S. Government as set forth in Section 1.1. The Contractor shall provide complete mobile cellular services for the U.S. Embassy Dublin.
For each provided SIM card standard services shall include:
· Unlimited number of incoming/outgoing calls per month to other mobile telephones within the Contractor’s Network;
· Unlimited number of incoming/outgoing calls per month to mobile telephones of the other mobile telephone providers in Ireland;
· Unlimited number of incoming/outgoing calls per month to Landline telephones in the Republic of Ireland;
· Unlimited data within the Republic of Ireland;
· Unlimited number of incoming/outgoing SMS messages;
· 24-hour Customer Service
· Voice Mail; and
· Detailed billing of calls made.
· Calls within the Republic of Ireland
· International Calls
· International Roaming
· SMS Messaging
· Voice Mail
· 24-hour Customer Service
· Detailed Billing of Calls Made
· Data Services
IDIQ line items shall include the same services as Standard services; however, IDIQ line items shall be paid by the Government based on usage and daily tariff rates.
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.
1.1 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
Equipment will be government furnished in accordance with Attachment 1 and shall remain the property of the U.S. government.
1.2 CALLS WITHIN DUBLIN METROPOLITAN & COUNTY AREAS
The Contractor shall ensure on 24-hour basis full network coverage in the Dublin Metropolitan Area.
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 where telephone services are available.
1.4 INTERNATIONAL ROAMING
The Contractor shall ensure on a 24-hour basis as extensive international roaming connectivity as possible, with special interest of the Government for roaming within all European countries and the USA.
1.5 WIRELESS APPLICATION PROTOCOL (WAP)
RESERVED
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 the English language. Voice Mail Box shall be prepared for each number separately as per standard practice.
1.8 PROVISION OF SIM CARDS UNDER IDIQ SERVICES
The Contractor shall provide upon request up to 100 temporary SIM cards for use on a tariff only basis with no other applicable costs.
1.9 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 and manufacturer’s warranty information, and all other matters concerning the mobile cellular services through the Contractor’s Project Manager to the COR.
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 |
| Performance Work Statement Paras. |
| Performance Threshold |
Services.
Performs all mobile cellular services set forth in the performance work statement.
1. thru 15.
All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaint is received per month.
1.10 DETAILED BILLING
1.10.1 The Contractor shall provide monthly breakdown of calls made by individual number. The breakdown shall clearly show:
· Called Number
· The Time And Date Of The Call
· The Duration Of The Call
· 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 Dublin, 42 Elgin Road, Dublin 4, Ireland
2. INVOICING
(a) The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the Financial Management Center 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
(b) 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.
(c) The Financial Management Center 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.
(d) The Contractor will send all invoices to the following address:
U.S. Embassy Dublin, Attn: Financial Management Center/Orna Cooke, 42 Elgin Road, Dublin 4, Ireland.
(e) Payment shall be made in local currency by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 30 days after receipt of the proper invoice
(f) The Value Added Tax (VAT) shall be shown as a separate line item according to host country VAT laws.
3. KEY PERSONNEL
3.1 The Project Manager must be able to converse in English. 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 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 laws of the Irish and European Union Authorities.
5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY
5.1 The Government intends to use Government Owned Equipment and Accessories under this contract as listed in Attachment 1. The Contractor shall provide a fully functional SIM card, telephone number and appropriate security codes (PIN codes and PUK codes) for all existing Government-owned cell phones.
The contractor will retain the numbers that are currently in use and provided by the Embassy. Existing Embassy telephone numbers will be provided to the successful bidder upon contract award.
5.2 A list of mobile devices that the Government owns and intends to use with the services provided in this contract is set forth in Attachment 1, and summarized below:
The Government intends to use various models of Nokia cellular phones purchased at various times with various vendors, including models: C300, C3, E51, etc. as well as PDAs to include various models of BlackBerries and various SmartPhones such as the Samsung S-4 and the Apple iPhone 5S. In addition, service will be provided for the Apple iPad and similar tablet products such as the Samsung Galaxy.
6. ADDITION OF NEW LINES
The Contractor will provide a fully functional SIM card, telephone number and appropriate security codes (PIN codes and PUK codes) to the COR within 24 hours after receiving a delivery order under the contract.
7. NON-OFFICIAL LINES
This Contract is valid only for official U.S. Government needs.
8. 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.
9. 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 substitution or addition for any provided product(s) 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 substitution.
Such substitution 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:
(a) 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.
(b) The proposed product(s) shall have capacity, performance, or functional characteristics equal to or greater than the current product(s).
(c) The proposal shall discuss the impact on hardware, services and delivery schedules. The cost of changes not specifically addressed in the proposal shall be borne entirely by the Contractor.
(d) Contractor has the right to withdraw, in whole or in part, any technological refreshment proposal prior to acceptance by the Government. The 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 this clause, the Changes clause, and other applicable clauses of the contract.
10. SPECIAL SHORT TERM PROMOTION
For the entire contract duration, the Contractor will offer the Embassy the option to take advantage of any promotional programs that it offers and that is suited for use by Embassy staff. The Embassy at its own discretion will have the option to take or reject the opportunity.
11. DELIVERY ORDERS
The Contracting Officer will issue delivery orders to order services from 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.
12. TRAINING
RESERVED.
13. EQUIPMENT RETURN/DEFECTIVE POLICY
If a SIM card is defective or is being returned, the SIM card will be exchanged within 5 business days.
14. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS
The contractor is to provide points of contact and telephone numbers for the purpose of billing inquiries and customer questions regarding accounts or services.
15. SURVIVABILITY AND RECOVERY
The Contractor shall have a working system of survivability of the network in case of emergency and serious disaster 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.
Attachment 1
GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY
The Government shall make the following property available to the Contractor as "Government furnished property" for performance under the contract.
| Nomenclature |
| Serial Number |
Acquisition Cost (each)
| Property Condition Code |
| Quantity |
| Date of Acquisition |
Nokia 300 Cellphones
| N/A |
| $30 |
| Good |
| 24 |
| Jan. 2011 |
| Blackberry Curve PDA Devices |
| N/A |
| $10 |
| Excellent |
| 30 |
| Jan 2010 |
| Blackberry Bold 9900 PDA Devices |
| N/A |
| $10 |
| Excellent |
| 30 |
| Jan 2010 |
Samsung III Cellphones
| N/A |
| $200 |
| Good |
| 10 |
| Jan 2011 |
| Samsung IV Cellphones |
| N/A |
| $400 |
| Excellent |
| 10 |
| Jan 2012 |
Apple i-phone 4 Cellphones
| N/A |
| $450 |
| Very Good |
| 5 |
| Jan 2011 |
Apple i-phone 5 Cellphones
| N/A |
| $500 |
| Excellent |
| 6 |
| Jan 2013 |
| Apple i-phone 5S Cellphones |
| N/A |
| $500 |
| Excellent |
| 2 |
| Jan 2013 |
| Residential Alarm Digi-Dialers |
| N/A |
| $300 |
| Excellent |
| 60 |
| August 2011 |
| Mobile Broadband Sticks |
| N/A |
| $40 |
| Excellent |
| 1 |
| August 2011 |
| Apple I-Pad 2 Tablets |
| N/A |
| $700 |
| Excellent |
| 43 |
| Sept 2012 |
Nokia 300 Cellphones
| N/A |
| $30 |
| New |
| 25 |
| Sept 2011 |
Nokia 5800 Music Express
| N/A |
| $80 |
| Fair |
| 8 |
| Sept 2006 |
Samsung B2100 Cellphones
| N/A |
| $2 |
| Fair |
| 6 |
| Sept 2009 |
Nokia Asha Cellphones
| N/A |
| $25 |
| Fair |
| 1 |
| Sept 2010 |
Motorola Defy
| N/A |
| $50 |
| New |
| 1 |
| Sept 2012 |
Nokia 6230
| N/A |
| $20 |
| Fair |
| 19 |
| Sept 2011 |
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERICAL ITEMS (SEPT 2013), is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1449, block 27a).
The following FAR clause is provided in full text:
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEPT 2013)
(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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).
(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 (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).
__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 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 (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).
__ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
__ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).
__ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (11) [Reserved] __ (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).
__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).
__ (13)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.
__ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.
__ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9.
__ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).
__ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
__ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).
__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.
__ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).
__ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).
__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).
__ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
__ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126).
__ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
__ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
__ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).
__ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).
__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012). (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.)
__ (35)(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.)
__ (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (37)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).
__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.
_X_ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).
__ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).
__ (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (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 (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.
__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3.
_X_ (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (SEPT 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
_X_ (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
__ (43) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
__ (44) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (45) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
_X_ (46) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
__ (47) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
_X_ (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (49) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (50) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (51) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (52)(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.
(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 Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.).
__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O.13495).
__ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).
__ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).
(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, 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 (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).
(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (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 $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(vii) 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.
(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012).
(xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xv) 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.
(End of clause)
ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition Website at http://www.statebuy.state.gov/ to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an internet “search engine” (for example Google, Yahoo, Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.
THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE
52.204-12 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER MAINTENANCE (DEC 2012)
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JULY 2013)
52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)
52.228-4 WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE OVERSEAS (APR 1984)
52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)
52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)
52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)
THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:
52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)
1. Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of award through base period or option periods if exercised.
1. All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.
1. If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.
52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)
(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $1.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.
(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-
(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $5,000.00;
(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $50,000.00; or
(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within three (3) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.
(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirement clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.
(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within two (2) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.
52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)
1. This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.
1. Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum.” The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”
1. Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.
1. Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after one year beyond the contract’s effective period.
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. 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 the performance period of the contract.
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 the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.
(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 forty-two (42) months.
52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:
CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)
Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.
Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:
1. Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);
1. Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;
3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever…
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