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140P2124Q0218

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

06/27/2024 0040665936

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P.O.Box 25287 MS WCP Denver CO 80225

NPS, WASO - WCP Contracting 180 Days After Award

NPS, Natchez NHP

45 Melrose/Montebello Parkway

Natchez

MS 39120-3801

602 989-9775David Clark

07/25/2024 1200 MD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Combo Synopsis/Solicitation

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision required to cast and machine historic hardware for San Juan National Historical Site, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

00010 Custom Hardware sets Product/Service Code: 5675 Product/Service Description: NONWOOD CONSTRUCTION

LUMBER AND RELATED MATERIALS

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

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12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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00020 Custom Fastners

Product/Service Code: 5675

Product/Service Description: NONWOOD CONSTRUCTION

LUMBER AND RELATED MATERIALS

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

00030 Surface Freight

Product/Service Code: 5675

Product/Service Description: NONWOOD CONSTRUCTION

LUMBER AND RELATED MATERIALS

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

00040 Custom Hardware sets

Product/Service Code: 5675

Product/Service Description: NONWOOD CONSTRUCTION

LUMBER AND RELATED MATERIALS

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

00050 Custom Fasteners

Product/Service Code: 5675

Product/Service Description: NONWOOD CONSTRUCTION

LUMBER AND RELATED MATERIALS

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

00060 Surface Freight

Product/Service Code: 5675

Product/Service Description: NONWOOD CONSTRUCTION

LUMBER AND RELATED MATERIALS

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Document No.

140P2124Q0218

Document Title Historic Hardware Reproduction, San Juan NHS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. FAR Part 13 applies. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this requirement.

The synopsis/solicitation reference number is 140P2124Q0218 and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in support of San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05, Effective 5/22/2024 and the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation System (DIAR).

This procurement is a Total Small Business set aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332510 – Hardware Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 Employees. The Government anticipates award of one firm fixed price supply contract. Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, David Clark, via e-mail to david_clark@nps.gov no later than 12:00 pm Mountain Time, on July 10, 2024.

All quotes shall be submitted for receipt no later than 12:00 pm Mountain Time, on July 25, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, David Clark, via e-mail to david_clark@nps.gov.

Respondents are hereby notified that if your quote is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late. (Contractor shall remit completed copy of the price schedule including the unit rate breakdown to assist the Government determining price fair and reasonableness, rates, profit, and hours, etc. or other than cost and pricing information).

SCOPE OF WORK:

1. PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

This project is to procure reproductions of historic hardware for ten (10) door openings and three (3) shutter openings.

The hardware will be used to attach new doors and shutters to the buildings.

2. REQUIRED SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision required to:

o Cast and machine the required number and types of hardware as listed in El Morro Attachment A:

Door and Shutter Hardware Schedule and Attachment B: Door and Hardware Dimension Requirements.

o All exposed metal hardware shall receive a lead-free coating of Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646, matte black coating, or a COR-approved equivalent.

o All hardware components must be designed to match the historic appearance currently in use and will be verified for compliance before acceptance.

o All hardware shall be packed to protect the hardware from weather and damage during transit. The hardware shall be packaged with all pieces that comprise the Set Number listed in Attachment A as a labeled single unit. A master packing list including the Set Number, Part Number, and total count of each Part Number shall accompany the complete order.

3. DELIVERY

o Contractor is responsible for all shipping to 45 Melrose Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS 39120.

o Site contact information to be provided prior to shipment. NPS shall provide appropriate equipment for unloading.

4. OTHER CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

mailto:david_clark@nps.gov

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140P2124Q0218 o Hardware shall be made and cast from C95400 aluminum-bronze, or similar casting grade of aluminum bronze such as Mil-B-16033, QQ-C-390 G5, QQ-B- 671, Class 3, SAE J461 or J462, ASTM B505 or B505M for strength and maximum corrosion resistance. Chemical Composition: Cu - 83.0% minimum; Fe – 3to5%; Ni(including Co) – 1.5%; Al – 10to11.5%; Mn – 0.5%. Density: 0.269 lbs/cubic inch.

o Casting Tolerance and Quality Assurance Plan is required. This shall incorporate all tolerances and any mitigation to vary from those tolerances during the casting and machining process.

o Die casting plates developed under this project requirement shall be owned by the NPS for future castings of these historic hardware sets. The offeror shall include the cost of packaging, crating, and shipping the casting plates to HPTC, Frederick, MD for storage.

o Government Furnished Property, Materials & Supplies Example historic hardware sets may be lent out for reproduction purposes. These hardware sets shall be tracked and shall be returned to the HPTC upon completion of use. A Hardware Lending Plan is required shall be submitted for review and approval prior to lending any hardware sets.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Work shall be completed within 180 days after contract award.

6. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS LIST (POST-AWARD)

The following items are to be submitted after the contract award.

o Submittals shall be approved by the COR prior to starting any work and shall contain the following information:

o Hardware design shop drawings with dimensions prior to submittal of finished samples. Shop drawings to be submitted prior to finished sample submittal.

o Proposed hardware coating system with products specifications and manufacturers recommended application methods.

o One (1) each cast and finished sample of hardware types: EC-1 Eye Clench, H-1 Socket, and H-1

Top, all with coating system applied.

7. ATTACHMENTS

o Attachment A: Hardware Schedule o Attachment B: Door Hardware Dimension Drawings

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND AWARD SELECTION PROCESS

The following provisions apply:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Products and Commercial

Services Sep 2023

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Nov 2021

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote not being considered for award.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

The offerors shall submit a quote to the Contracting Officer, David Clark via email at david_clark@nps.gov.

Offers must submit the following information in its entirety:

a) Checklist for quote submittal:

• This page of the solicitation completed as the first page in the package ☐

• Signed acknowledgement of SF 18 and All amendments acknowledged using one of the methods set forth in Box 11 of the SF-30, if applicable ☐

• Completed Provisions (including 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and others as applicable) ☐

• Provide a project narrative that demonstrates how the company will successfully meet the needs of the statement of work (limit to two pages) ☐

• Three prior experiences of projects in similar size and scope within the past five years to include:

o Brief description of project o Point of contact information ☐

b) Price Schedule:

Description Quantity Unit Cost Total Supply all labor, materials, packaging, and delivery of ten sets (10) of custom cast reproduction aluminum bronze hardware in the quantity, types, and finish as specified.

Supply all labor, materials, packaging, and delivery of one thousand one hundred and sixty (1,160) pieces of custom cast reproduction aluminum bronze fasteners in the quantity, types, and finish as specified.

1,160

Packaging and freight delivery to Natchez, MS 39120 1 Total $

c) Contractor Core Data:

Offerors Name:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):_______________________________________________

Offerors POC:___________________________________________________________________

Offerors Phone/Email:_____________________________________________________________

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AWARD SELECTION PROCESS:

The Government intends to make a firm-fixed price purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the offeror that provides the lowest price offer that meets the technical specifications and prior experience. The Government may elect to award to a non-lowest price if lower priced quotes are deemed to not be technically acceptable.

1. Price.

2. Technical: Provide a project narrative that demonstrates how the company will successfully meet the needs of the statement of work.

3. Prior experience: Prior experience is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s experience, qualifications, and capability, to meet the acceptability standard provide three examples of if similar size, scope and complexity.

All offers will first be checked for compliance, then sorted by price. Offers will then be checked for acceptability, starting with the lowest priced compliant offer.

CLAUSES SECTION

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 www.acquisition.gov/far.

FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment Nov 2021

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services Nov 2023

FAR 52.232-11 Extras Apr 1984

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

May 2024

a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

http://www.acquisition.gov/far

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

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C.3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C.

3805note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) [Reserved].

☐ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.

117-328).

☐ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☒ (11) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC 2023) ☒ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

☐ (14) [Reserved].

☐ (15) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C.657a).

☐ (16) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (17) [Reserved] ☒ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

☐ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

☐ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

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☐ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9 ☐ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

☐ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). > ☐ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

☐ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☒ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

☒ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O.13126).

☒ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

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

☐ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

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

☐ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products and commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

☐ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (44) (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.

☐ (45) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

☐ (47) (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.

☒ (48) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (49) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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☐ (50) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (51) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☒ (52) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

☐ (53) (i) 52.225–3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501– 4732), Public Law 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 [Reserved] ☐ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (54) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (56) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (57) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (58) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (59) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021). Will not apply to SAP under SAT ☐ (58) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☐ (60) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ☐ (61) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (62) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (63) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (64) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (65) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (66) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (67) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. ☐ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

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

☐ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary wage – Fringe Benefits

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

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

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

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

☐ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

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

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117- 328).

(vii) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC 2023)

ALTERNATE I (DEC 2023)

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219- 8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

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

(xiv) 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.

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

(xvi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78and E.O 13627).

(xvii) 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).

(xviii) 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).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

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

(xxiv) 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.

(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C.3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232–40.

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.2631). 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 products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations Sep 2011

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award.

The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor.

Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR

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(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph

(d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

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DIAR 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance - Department of the Interior Jul 1996

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$500,000 each person, $1,000,000 each occurrence, $500,000 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

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Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Feb 2021

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: Upload copy of business invoice to IPP system when requesting payment through IPP.

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.

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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 proposal or quotation.

(End of Clause)

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PROVISIONS SECTION

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): www.acquisition.gov/FAR

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FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements - Representation

Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018 FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020 FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror Aug 2020 FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror Aug 2020 FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal Jan 2017 FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—

Representation and Disclosures Dec 2023

FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation

Nov 2015

FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports Feb 1999 FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance Apr 1984 FAR 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-

Representation Dec 2016

FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certification

Jun 2020

FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations Authorized Deviations in Provisions Nov 2020

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

Nov 2021

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

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services , or any equipment , system, or service that uses covered http://www.acquisition.gov/FAR https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3

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(a) Definitions . As used in this provision—

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-

232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

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

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services , regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract . Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract , subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation .

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry , for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

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

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(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment —

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment —

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

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

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

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

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services

May 2024

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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