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5052486446Joni Dutcher (No collect calls)

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4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

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ANCHORAGE AK 99503-6199

1011 E TUDOR ROAD, MS 101

FWS ARD-EXTRNL AFFRS

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Atlanta GA 30345-3310

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Production of Podcast Series for US Fish and Wildlife Services, AK

Contracting POC: Joni Dutcher, joni_dutcher@fws.gov Technical POC: Sara Boario, sara_boario@fws.gov Alt POC: Douglas Mills, douglas_mills@fws.gov

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) as described in the Statement of Work to provide Production of Podcast Services.

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

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. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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ITEM NO.

Note: In the event of uncontrollable occurrences

(i.e. pandemic, natural disasters, defense against attack on the USA, Federal Furlough, etc.) affecting the completion of this contract, the contractor shall only bill for services received up to the date and time of the uncontrollable occurrences. Any remaining funds will be de-obligated from the contract without further compensation, including a Fixed-Price contract.

**Vendors must be registered in SAM (www.SAM.gov

- registration is free) to be eligible for award.

All questions shall be in writing and emailed to

Joni Dutcher at joni_dutcher@fws.gov

Period of Performance: 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2023

00010 Production of Podcast Series

Period of Performance: 08/02/2021 to 09/29/2022

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PODCAT SERVICES FOR USFWS ALASKA LEGACY REGION 7, AK

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I. This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04, Effective 19 January 2021.

II. This procurement is for base with one optional year period for Production of Podcase series for US Fish and Wildlife Service, AK.

III. This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This requirement is being solicited as a small business set-aside. The NAICS Code associated with this requisition is 512110 with a small business size standard of $35.0. Buyer intends to issue a single award firm-fixed price contract.

Period of Performance: The effective period of this contract shall extend from October 1, 2021 to September 30 30, 2022 or date of award whichever is sooner; cancelled by a thirty (30) day written notice issued by either party.

The service provided for herein shall be requested by the Contracting Officer.

IV. Offerors are cautioned that the Contracting Officer (CO) is the only authorized Government Representative who can make contract changes once an award is made. No unauthorized person(s) shall make any commitment, in any form or manner that will modify or otherwise affect the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the contractor effects any such change at the direction of any unauthorized person, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made to the price to cover any increased costs incurred as a result thereof.

V. Government Representative (GR): Authorized Government Point of Contact for this order is Sara Boario, Sara_Boario@fws.gov. Sara does not have the authority to make any changes to the contract.

VI. Description:

Prospective bidders shall bid on the following line item based on the information provided in the Statement of Work.

VII. Material: Reference Specifications.

VIII. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration - A prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award. Information on registration may be obtained via the Internet at:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/#1 or by calling 866-606-8220. Failure to maintain a current/active account will render your offer non-responsive.

IX. RFQ Due Date: Telephone quotes will NOT be accepted. All quotes must be received at this office no later than September 13, 2021, 12:00 PM Local Eastern Time. ONLY EMAILED QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Email to joni_dutcher@fws.gov. Please reference/subject: solicitation number 140F0421Q0113. Quotes should be attached document that is either Microsoft Word compatible or PDF. The anticipated award date is on or about September 24, 2021. Please do not request award status prior to this date.

X. All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to joni_dutcher@fws.gov. All questions must be submitted no later than September 13, 2021; 11:00 AM local eastern standard time.

mailto:Melissa_kreutzian@fws.gov

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XI. Additional Information:

Contractor Liability:

The Government shall only be responsible for ALLOWABLE charges authorized on the contract. Responsibility for charges other than those cited as “Allowable Charges” under this contract shall be a matter between the contractor and the person (s) that initiated the unallowable charge because they were not an authorized or it was not within their dollar limitation. Under no circumstances, shall the USFWS, or any other activity of the Department of Interior be liable for such charges.

Payments will follow IPP electronic payment instructions. Invoicing shall be submitted by the contractor upon completion of monthly services in payment shall be in arrears. The summary invoice shall identify the call numbers covered therein and stating their total dollar value. Summary invoices shall be accompanied by the call number, the authorized individual who placed the call, and the total amount for each call and a final total for all calls placed within that billing cycle. All invoices shall be prepared without the assessment of any local or state taxes. The US Fish and Wildlife is 100% tax exempt. The vendor shall furnish a blank tax exemption form to the contract administrator for completion upon award of the Blanket Purchase Agreement. All invoices shall be submitted to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, address given in Block 21 of the contract.

XIII. All interested Contractors shall provide a quote as follows:

(1) Parties responding to this solicitation please submit the following:

a. SF 18

b. Price

c. technical specification (i.e. requirements for Production of Podcast Series service)

d. Past Performance/References

i. SF 18: Provide a completed SF 18 with signature. Provide all signed amendments (SF 30), if issued for this notice.

ii. Past Performance/References: For projects to be submitted for this factor, if the offeror has a record of a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS), the evaluation, the record shall be provided with the quote. If there is no CPARS evaluation available for the project, a complete Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ). The total submitted CPARS and/or PPQ shall provide information on with a minimum of one (1) or maximum three (3) of your most recent, relevant contracts for similar type requirements. Requirement is to demonstrate similar requirements.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 4) included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal which a CPARS is not available.

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) shall be submitted with the proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Joni Dutcher via email at joni_dutcher@fws.gov prior to the proposal closing date and time.

Note: Offerors that cannot provide past performance information must provide a statement citing no past performance and provide explanation on their company ability to effectively meet the requirements with no past experience. (Maximum 1 page); the Government may also use past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the offeror.

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iii. Price Quote and Reasonableness/ Provide firm fixed price of the following:

BID ITEMS

Base Year – 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2022 Podcast Services Schedule of Items

Pay Item

Description Est.

QTY

Pay Unit

List Price Net Price

00010 Approximately 725 hours of production of podcast series (see Statement of Work)

1 LS

Total

Option Year 1 – 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2023

Podcast Services Schedule of Items

Pay Item

Description Est.

QTY

Pay Unit

List Price Net Price

00020 Approximately 725 hours of production of podcast series (see Statement of Work)

1 LS

Total LS: Lump Sum

iv. Technical Specifications: Contractor shall provide ingredients of Production of Podcast Series product to ensure it meets the technical specifications provided in the specifications

The Government will evaluate the reasonableness of proposed price by assessing the acceptability of the Offeror's price estimates. For the price to be reasonable, in its nature and amount, it should not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of a competitive business. This represents a compromise between the seller's and the buyer's opinion of what constitutes a fair price. Reasonableness considers the context of a given source selection, including current market conditions and other factors that affect the ability of an Offeror to perform the contract requirements. What is reasonable depends upon a variety of considerations and circumstances, including:

•Whether it is the type of cost generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the conduct of the Offeror's business •Generally accepted sound business practices, Federal and State laws and regulations, etc.; and •Any significant deviations from the Offeror's established practices.

NOTE: Any quotes not received by the due date and time specified in this combined synopsis/solicitation will be rejected. Additionally, any incomplete quote not containing the required information as stated in this solicitation may be rejected. Quote must include a table of contents and blank sheet/page must separate price quote from rest of quote. Final quote cannot exceed 25 pages.

NOTE: The final quoted price(s), both total and individual, MUST include all applicable fees, service charges, etc. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS TAX EXEMPT. Please ensure your quoted price is your best and final offer.

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XIV. Provisions and Clauses:

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)FAR FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (Oct 2018) FAR 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) FAR 52253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (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)).

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(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 (June 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.

__ (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] _x_ (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.

_x_ (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 Rerepresentation (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 (Mar2020) (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)).

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_x_ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15U.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 (Jan2020) (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 (Jun2014) 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 (Jun2016) (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.

_x_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021)(41 U.S.C.chapter83, 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 (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) 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).

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_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. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

_x_ (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 (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

_x_ (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. chapter67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (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

140F0421Q0113 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.

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(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 52.226-6.

(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.

(End of clause)

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations (SEP 2011)

The terms and conditions of this clause are determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary practices.

(End of clause)

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 7 calendar days from expired date.

(End of clause)

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 30 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 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 two years.

(End of clause)

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FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

The terms and conditions for this provision apply to this acquisition with addendums found within the solicitation guidelines.

Policy number 2011-04- Department of Interior, Processing Platform System (IPP) (April 2013) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the Contractor’s generated invoice is to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its quote or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS (CPARS)

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JUL 2010)

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/

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(e) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the Contracting Officer will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment. Comments are limited to the space provided in Block 22. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the Assessing Official's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance. In addition to the ratings and supporting narratives, blocks 1 - 17 should be reviewed for accuracy, as these include key fields that will be used by the Government to identify your firm in future source selection actions. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in Block 22, and then signing and dating Block 23 of the form. Without a statement in Block 22, you will be unable to sign and submit the evaluation back to the Government. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 30 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment." Your response is due within 30 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR.

(f) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

(1) Protect the evaluation as "source selection information." After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the Contracting Officer for instructions.

(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

(3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, preaward surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

(g) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 30-day review period.

(h) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of notice)

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)(APR 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor.

To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is:

https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ http://www.ipp.gov/

140F0421Q0113 attach/submit hard copy invoice on company letterhead

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment.

The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email: ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver in writing to the Contracting Officer with its quote or quotation.

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

(SEPT 2007)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (NOV 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (JUN 2020) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017)

Section 1: SUBMISSION of OFFERS

Offers are due no later than Monday, May 3rd at 12:00 p.m. EST. Submit offers by e-mail only to joni_dutcher@fws.gov. Offers will only be accepted by e-mail.

Offers will not be accepted via fax. Offers must be e-mailed only.

Submittals received after deadline date and time will be determined unacceptable and remain unopened.

mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org http://www.arnet.gov/far http://www.doi.gov/pam/aindex mailto:joni_dutcher@fws.gov

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In an effort to maintain a better log of inquiries/questions and to provide more detailed and quicker responses, all questions shall be in writing via e-mail (no phone inquiries). Inquiries may be e-mailed to joni_dutcher@fws.gov. Inquiries received within 48 hours of the closing date may not receive a response.

Addenda to 52.212-1

144804.01 System for Award Management (formerly Central Contractor Registration)

A contractor/vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management referred to as SAM https://www.sam.gov/index.html) in order to receive contracts, purchase orders, and payments from most federal agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. By having all agencies use the same listing system, vendors will no longer need to submit separate Standard Form 129, Solicitation Mailing List Applications, to each agency.

SAM is a self-service database. Vendors register themselves and maintain their own information through the SAM web site. In order to register or learn more about SAM, go to: https://www.sam.gov/index.html. You will need to know your Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) number; however, if you do not have this number, you can contact Dun and Bradstreet at 800-333-0505.

The Offeror shall identify and explain/justify any deviations, exceptions, or conditional assumptions taken to any of the instructions or requirements of this solicitation in the appropriate part of the offer.

1. Provide a cover letter outlining general information regarding your company's history, organizational structure, size, primary expertise, e-mail address, website address, and any other pertinent information.

(Maximum two pages, one-sided, Font size 10 to 12)

2. Completed Standard Form 18, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. (Blocks 11, 13, 14, 15, & 16 as appropriate)

3. Provide DUNS number; if you do not have a DUNS number, you may request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

4. Quote/Proposal Sheet (as applicable)

5. Print-out of System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov/index.html) registration.

6. Applicable attachments such as Past Experience & References and Questionnaire of Bidder’s Responsibility.

7. If applicable, provide a list of related equipment/supplies in the Offeror’s inventory related to the work requirement sufficient for successful contract performance.

8. If sub-contractor(s) will be used, the (prime) Contractor must provide the company name of the sub-contractor and contact information for sub-contractor (i.e. name, e-mail, and phone number) when submitting quote/offer.

9. Include a statement stating the following: “We, the undersigned, have carefully examined the RFQ and all addenda and herewith-forming part of this quotation/offer submission, have carefully examined the specification, and fully understand the full-scope of the technical specifications required and is so represented by our submitted offer/quote.”

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. (OCT 2014) mailto:joni_dutcher@fws.gov http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform https://www.sam.gov/index.html

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(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, the Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with offerors but reserve the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.

The Government intended to make award on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Each initial offer should, therefore, contain the Offeror's best value in term of Technical and Price.

1. Initial Review of quote will check for completeness of solicitation requirements as identified in section XIII;

“All interested Contractors shall provide a quote as follows:”

2. Quote that passes the requirements for submission will be evaluated using LPTA. Each area of the Contractor’s quote will be reviewed for technical acceptability. Contractor with the LPTA will be awarded the agreement.

1. Price

2. Technical Requirements

a. Demonstrated ability and experience working with government in audio, producing weekly podcasts. And, demonstrated ability, experience, and technical/equipment/resources to coordinate, produce, and deliver a weekly podcast in a virtual setting.

b. Demonstrated ability to produce an episode a week (approximately four a month) including a detailed breakdown of how the following tasks will be addressed - each episode of Fish of the Week requires the following tasks and steps:

c. Executive producer planning: working with USFWS staff to vision and plan several months of podcast episode themes/topics. Provides final quality control on each episode.

d. Production management, which includes booking guests and meeting logistics; for example, for some episodes this has required coordinating six people in four different locations recording over different platforms (usually desk top recording rigs and zoom recordings being run simultaneously).

e. Production or producer role, which includes interviews and recording, and initial story edits for content.

f. Audio engineering and editing, which includes: the second edit of the episode; polishing, mixing, and mastering; adding in original music and sound effects.

g. Skill and experience in facilitating and developing creative communications…