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Attached to: WEAR/REPLACE EXTERIOR WINDOWS 3 UNITS Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 140P9725Q0050
Issued by: Department of the Interior National Park Service Alaska Region

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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the National Park Service (NPS) for procuring new energy-efficient windows for three housing units at Western Arctic Parklands (WEAR) in Kotzebue, Alaska. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 238150 for Glass and Glazing Contractors, and a small business size standard of $19,000,000.

The RFQ requires vendors to provide detailed specifications for triple-glazed vinyl frame windows with specific performance requirements, including a U-Factor of 0.2 or better, SHGC of 0.24 or better, and VT of 0.41 or better. The windows must be white, include argon gas filling, and come with screens. The project involves purchasing and delivering windows for multiple housing units with various sizes and types (slider and fixed), covering units 154 A, B, C, D, and 297 B, C, and D. Responses are due by May 27, 2025, with a delivery timeline of 45 days after award, and a performance period from May 30, 2025, to July 14, 2025. Vendors must submit technical capabilities, prior experience, and pricing information.

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SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

PAK

Anchorage AK 99501-2327 240 W. 5th Ave, Room 114 NPS, ARO - Alaska Regional Office

0011283392 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

238150

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORPAK

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

05/27/2025 1700 AD

05/16/2025

9076443313Francisco Velasco (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140P9725Q0050

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 44 0044017397OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Kotzebue AK 99752-1029 PO Box 1029 171 3rd Ave NPS, Western Arctic Parklands

15. DELIVER TO

Anchorage AK 99501-2327 240 W. 5th Ave, Room 114

9. ISSUED BY

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

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PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

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ITEM NO.

An award from this RFQ will result in a firm fixed price order.

Period of performance is 45 days ARO.

Delivery: 07/14/2025 Period of Performance: 05/30/2025 to 07/14/2025

00010 PMIS 344184 Exterior Windows Continued ...

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

Francisco Velasco

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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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 (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

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29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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RFQ 140P9725Q0050

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P9725Q0050 A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Point of Contact(s):

Francisco Velasco Contracting Officer Contracting Operations West Francisco_Velasco@nps.gov

The acquisition is in support of Western Arctic Parklands (WEAR – Kotzebue, AK).

This is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors. The small business size standard is $19,000,000.00.

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 specialist by email to Francisco_Velasco@nps.gov

Offers shall 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 1449 ☐

• 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) ☐

• Completed sections and submission of b) Price Schedule, c) Contractor Core Data Information, d) Documentation that supports the following (identified below) ☐

b) Price Schedule:

1. Total Price of Project

Item Number Description Price 10 Exterior Windows $

Total $

c) Contractor Core Data Information:

Offerors Name:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors Address:________________________________________________________________

Offerors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):_______________________________________________

Offerors POC:___________________________________________________________________

Offerors Phone/Email:_____________________________________________________________

d) Documentation that supports the following:

Technical: Technical is the factual documentation of the firm’s ability to meet the specifications.

a. Assert in narrative format that your firm has the technical capability to obtain and deliver the specifications identified in the Statement of work.

Prior experiences: Prior experience is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s experience, qualifications, and capability, along with providing examples of their firm’s most recent projects within the past five years of similar size and scope.

a. Provide 2 examples of a completed project within the past five years of similar size and scope or greater.

*All vendors must be willing to submit to a background check.

RESPONSE(S) TO THIS SOLICITATIONS ARE DUE MAY 27, 2025, BY 5:00 PM ALASKA

STANDARD TIME

Vendor questions on RFQ accepted through May 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background The National Park Service (NPS) requires the procurement of new energy-efficient windows for three housing units at WEAR. This project will involve the purchase and delivery of new windows to replace outdated and inefficient models currently in place. The new windows will contribute to improved energy efficiency and occupant comfort, supporting the NPS’s commitment to sustainability. All procurement activities will be managed internally, and all work related to the installation will be completed by NPS maintenance staff.

Objectives:

• NPS maintenance staff shall provide all labor and services required to successfully replace the existing windows with new energy-efficient units as described. The new windows will be installed in three housing units, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort, thereby supporting NPS’s sustainability goals.

Scope The scope of this contract encompasses the purchase and delivery of new energy-efficient windows designed to replace existing outdated models in three housing units. The contractor shall be responsible for delivering these windows to the designated location in a timely and efficient manner.

Tasks

3.1 Task Areas

• Task 3.1.1: Provide Specifications and Drawings

• Task 3.1.2: Deliver Windows

• Task 3.1.3: Provide Supporting Documentation

3.1.1 Task 1 – Specifications

The vendor shall provide detailed specifications and drawings for the windows meeting the following criteria ( per unit requirement identified below):

• Window Series: Slider and Fixed windows.

• Window Type: Triple Glazed

• Construction Elements:

• Vinyl Frame Material or equivalent

• White Frame Color

• Argon Gas Filling

• Include bundled and shipped screens

• Performance Specifications:

• U-Factor = 0.2 or better

• SHGC = 0.24 or better

• VT = 0.41 or better

• Per Unit Requirement:

Size Unit Window Label Quantity Operation

Width Height

154 A Front Storage Room Window 1 Fixed 47-1/4” 23”

154 A Living Room Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 A Living Room Short Window 1 Fixed 92-1/2” 22-3/8”

154 A Bedroom 1 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 A Bedroom 2 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 B Front Storage Room Window 1 Fixed 47-1/4” 23”

154 B Living Room Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 B Living Room Short Window 1 Fixed 92-1/2” 22-3/8”

154 B Bedroom 1 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 B Bedroom 2 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 B Bedroom 3 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 C Front Storage Room Window 1 Fixed 47-1/4” 23”

154 C Dining Room Window 1 Slider 76” 40”

154 C Living Room Front Window 1 Slider 76” 40”

154 C Living Room Short Window 1 Fixed 46-1/4” 22-3/8”

154 C Bedroom 1 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 C Bedroom 2 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 C Bedroom 3 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 D Front Storage Room Window 1 Fixed 47-1/4” 23”

154 D Dining Room Window 1 Slider 76” 40”

154 D Living Room Front Window 1 Slider 76” 40”

154 D Living Room Side Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 D Living Room Short Window 1 Fixed 46-1/4” 22-3/8”

3.1.2 Task 2 – Deliver Windows

The vendor shall deliver new windows to the following location:

• Delivery Location:

154 D Bedroom 1 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 D Bedroom 2 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

154 D Bedroom 3 Window 1 Slider 54-3/8” 45-5/8”

297 B Front Storage Room Window 1 Fixed 46-3/4” 46”

297 B Living Room Small Window 2 Fixed 16-5/8” 58”

297 B Living Room Bay Window 1 Slider 46-1/2” 58”

297 B Living Room Side Window 1 Slider 94-1/2” 58”

297 B Dining Room Side Window 1 Slider 58-1/2” 46”

297 B Dining Room Small Window 2 Fixed 16-5/8” 58”

297 B Dining Room Bay Window 1 Slider 28-5/8” 46-1/4”

297 B Kitchen Window 1 Slider 46-5/8” 34”

297 B Bedroom 1 Window 1 Slider 58-5/8” 40”

297 B Bedroom 2 Window 1 Slider 58-5/8” 40”

297 B Master Bedroom Side Window 2 Slider 34-5/8” 46”

297 B Master Bedroom Front Window 2 Fixed 58-1/2” 40”

297 C & D Front Storage Room Window 2 Fixed 32-7/8” 47-7/8”

297 C & D Living Room Side Window 2 Slider 82-1/4” 55-3/4”

297 C & D Living Room Front Window 2 Slider 82-1/4” 55-3/4”

297 C & D Dining Room Window 2 Slider 82-1/4” 55-3/4”

297 C & D Bedroom 1 Window 2 Slider 34-1/2” 55-3/4”

297 C & D Bedroom 2 Window 2 Slider 34-1/2” 55-3/4”

• Kotzebue, Alaska Att: National Park Service

• The deliverer must ensure that all windows arrive in good condition, and within the agreed-upon timeframe.

3.1.3 Task 3 – Provide Supporting Documentation

The vendor shall provide necessary documentation to verify the delivery of windows, including:

• Delivery receipts confirming the quantity and condition of the windows upon arrival.

• Warranty information and care instructions for the new windows.

Delivery

• Deliverables:

• New energy-efficient windows as detailed in the specifications above.

• Delivery time: All windows must be delivered to the specified location within the period of performance

• Supporting documentation: The contractor must include delivery receipts and warranty information with the shipment.

Travel Travel for delivery will be the responsibility of the vendor, including any incurred travel costs to deliver the windows to the site.

Special Material Requirements and Considerations The vendor must ensure that all windows meet the specified requirements and standards as outlined above.

Other Unique Requirements The vendor must ensure that the windows are packaged adequately to prevent damage during transit.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.” Agencies should develop their agency’s FAR deviation and acquisition workforce guidance in consultation with their legal counsel. Agencies may need to take additional steps to comply with both E.O. 14173 and E.O. 14168. Agencies are reminded that FAR 1.404 requires agencies to furnish a copy of each approved class deviation to the FAR Secretariat, General Services Administration, by emailing the deviation to GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please include whether or not the document can be posted on Acquisition.gov. If you have any questions or require additional information about this letter, please contact FARPolicy@gsa.gov.

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) mailto:FARPolicy@gsa.gov

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): www.acquisition.gov

(End of Clause)

52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (Sep 2023) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV2023) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025)(Deviation FEB 2025) 52.204-13 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) 52.207-6 Solicitation of offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Dec 2022) 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (SEP 2023) 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) (SEP 2023) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Services. (MAY 2024)(Deviation FEB 2025) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (Deviation FEB 2025) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (SEP 2023) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (SEP 2023) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. (SEP 2023) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 52.222-12 Contract Termination—Debarment (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. (SEP 2023) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (MAY 2024) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2024) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) is redesignated as 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024) 52.223-7 Notice of Radioactive Materials (MAY 2024) 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2024) 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(MAY 2024)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) is redesignated as 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1895_263998

52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems (MAY 2024) 52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024) 52.223-21 Foams (MAY 2024) 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (MAY 2024) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) 52.225-4 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements— Israeli Trade Act Certificate (DEC 2022) 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) 52.225-11 Buy American—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements. (DEC 2022) 52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute— Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) 52.232-31 Invitation To Propose Financing Terms. (DEC 2022) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.237-9 Waiver of Limitation on Severance Payments to Foreign Nationals (DEC 2022) 52.242-3 Penalties for Unallowable Costs (DEC 2022) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)(Deviation FEB 2025) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.204–28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) 52.204–29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

52.204–30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC 2023) 52.212–3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(NOV 2023)

52.212–4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) 52.212–5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (NOV 2023) 52.225-3 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act. (NOV 2023) 52.225-4 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements— Israeli Trade Act Certificate (NOV 2023) 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) 52.225-11 Buy American—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements. (NOV 2023) 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

((NOV 2023)

52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute— Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) 52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American Statute-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) 52.244–6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_24 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_24 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_244_6

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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 telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

(b) Prohibition.

(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— https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

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

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

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

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services— https://www.sam.gov/

(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);

(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

(ii) For covered services—

(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.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

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

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

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

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

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

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

Critical technology means–

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in

FAR 4.2104.

4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services , regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

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

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information ; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://dibnet.dod.mil/ contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

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

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known);

supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

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

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

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020)

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

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

(c)

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

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

(End of provision)

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application.

As prescribed in 4.2203(c), insert the following clause:

PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2203

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L.

117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, “No TikTok on Government Devices” Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees;

however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

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

(End of clause)

(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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

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

(b) Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the vendor that provides a quote that meets or exceeds the technical specifications and past performance, trade-offs considered, price fair and reasonable, overall representing to be the best value to the Government.

1. Price

2. Technical: Technical is the factual documentation of the firm’s ability to meet the specifications.

a. Assert in narrative format that your firm has the technical capability to obtain and deliver the specifications identified in the Statement of work..

3. Prior experiences: Prior experience is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s experience, qualifications, and capability, along with providing examples of their firm’s most recent projects within the past five years of similar size and scope.

a. Provide 2 examples of a completed project within the past five years of similar size and scope or greater.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

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

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Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable Inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174).

Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.“Sensitive technology”— Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

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