Solicitation 123A9424Q0053.pdf

Solicitation 123A9424Q0053

SECTION A – SOLICITATION 123A9424Q0053

Issuing Office USDA, FSIS, PcMB 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705

Contract Specialist: Alexis Galloway

Issue Date: September 11, 2024

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies and services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with FAR 13 and additional information included in this notice. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024--06.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION AND A SEPARATE

SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

The solicitation number for this acquisition is 123A9424Q0053 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 541519 and the Product Service Code is J059. This will be awarded as Firm-Fixed Price. Prospective Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from https://www.sam.gov. The Government reserves the right to award an order without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer is providing best value and discussions are not necessary. However, the Offeror may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of its Quote, or to resolve minor or clerical errors. Discussion may be needed if significant questions which may affect the award decision arise during evaluation.

The Government intends to issue a Purchase Order.

***The solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a quote. It is also advised that the Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual who can legally commit and obligate the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed acquisition. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the government.*** https://www.sam.gov/

QUESTIONS DEADLINE: Interested offerors shall submit questions electronically to alexis.galloway@usda.gov, karen.petty2@usda.gov, and monika.masei@usda.gov no later than September 13, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Standard Eastern Time. Please include the company name, U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) solicitation number, and “Question(s)” in the subject line.

Answers to any questions are not guaranteed without this information.

QUOTES DUE: All quotes are due, electronically to contract specialist email alexis.galloway@usda.gov, karen.petty2@usda.gov, and monika.masei@usda.gov for the RFQ no later than September 18, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Standard Eastern Time. Solicitation number must be in the subject line. Quotes may not be properly tracked if the solicitation number is not provided.

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 Type of Contract

The Government intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

B.2 Line Item and Pricing

Line Item Product Description Fixed---Price Total

0001 Chicago Conference Room Upgrade $

Total: $

Provide a fixed price quote in accordance with Attachment J.1 Statement of Work or with equivalent materials.

B.3 DELIVERABLES/MILESTONES (JAN 2014)

The Contractor shall adhere to the following schedule and deliverable requirements. All electronic submissions shall be in PDF, Microsoft Word or Excel format.

Deliverable Deliverable Due Date Deliver To

Kickoff Meeting Within 1 week of contract award COR

Project Plan 30 Days after Award COR

Equipment Inventory 30 Days after award COR

OEM Product Documentation During User Acceptance COR mailto:alexis.galloway@usda.gov mailto:karen.petty2@usda.gov mailto:monika.masei@usda.gov mailto:alexis.galloway@usda.gov mailto:karen.petty2@usda.gov mailto:monika.masei@usda.gov

Audio/Visual Testing Plan 1 Week prior to work commencement COR

Audio Visual Operations & Maintenance Instructions

30 Days after award COR

Project Close Out meeting 1 week after contract completion COR

The Government will provide a consolidated set of comments back to the contractor on all draft reports within _15_# calendar days after submission of each draft report.

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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/ STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

C.1 Objective

The purpose of this requirement is to equip, support and maintain the IT (Information Technology) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) equipment for FSIS Conference Room 114/115 at the Chicago District Office. The Offeror shall maintain and support as outlined to support the IT/VTC technologies.

See Attachment J.1 Statement of Work for full description.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

Not Applicable

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 AGAR 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: 1919 Highland Avenue, Lombard IL 61468, Conference Room 114/115 and/or virtually through Microsoft Teams.

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 2007)

The total period of performance shall not exceed 12 months. The periods of performance are defined as follows:

Estimated Base Period: * [Date of Award] through [12 months]

[*ACTUAL DATES TO BE INSERTED UPON AWARD]

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F.2 Performance Location

The work resulting from this solicitation will take place at:

Conference Room 114/115 1919 Highland Avenue Lombard, IL 61468

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

G.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 2012)

The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules; issue task orders against the contract; make final decisions on disputed deductions from contract payments for nonperformance, or unsatisfactory performance; terminate the contract for convenience or default; and issue final decisions regarding contract questions or matters under dispute. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All delegated duties will be specified in writing by a COR Appointment and Delegation Notice.

G.2 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (FEB 2020)

The Contracting Officer hereby designates as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

[TO BE DESIGNATED UPON AWARD]

The COR shall be responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The Contracting Officer shall be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract shall be modified accordingly.

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the contractor shall so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage may result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

The COR shall be responsible for initiating the Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) for awards over the simplified acquisition threshold of $250K to document contractor’s performance during the period of performance 14 days after completion of services or delivery of goods.

G.3 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFEROR (FEB

2007)

In accordance with FAR 15.204-1(b), the completed and submitted “Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offeror”, are incorporated by reference in this resulting contract.

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G.4 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (SEPT 2021)

(a)The Federal Government observes the following days as holidays.

New Year’s Day January 1st*

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

Presidents’ Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day

June 19th*

Independence Day July 4th*

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans’ Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th*

*If the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

(b) In addition to the days designated above as holidays, the Government may observe additional days in accordance with 5 USC 6103.

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G.5 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

Effective May 6, 2013, payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S.

Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (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.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment, UserIDs and passwords can be obtained by contacting the IPP Helpdesk via email at IPP Customer Support Desk at 1-866-973-3131 or IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov. For all other IPP issues, please contact: National Finance Center’s Controller Operations Division (COD) Helpdesk at 1-877-243-3072 or COD.HELP@usda.gov.

G.6 UNAUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES (MAY 2011)

(a) No personal services shall be performed under this contract. No Contractor employee will be directly supervised by the Government. All individual employee assignments, and daily work direction, shall be given by the applicable employee supervisor. If the Contractor believes any Government action or communication has been given that would create a personal services relationship between the Government and any Contractor employee, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of this communication or action.

(b) The Contractor shall not perform any inherently Government actions under this contract.

No Contractor employee shall hold him or herself out to be a Government employee, agent, or representative. No Contractor employee shall state orally or in writing at any time that he or she is acting on behalf of the Government. In all communications with third parties in connection with this contract, Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor employees and specify the name of the company for which they work.

https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov mailto:COD.HELP@usda.gov

(c) The Contractor shall ensure that all its employees working on this contract are informed of the substance of this clause. Nothing in this clause shall limit the Government's rights in any way under any other provision of the contract, including those related to the Government's right to inspect and accept the services to be performed under this contract. The substance of this clause shall be included in all subcontracts at any tier.

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G.7 SECTION 508 ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

(SEP 2023)

This contract vehicle is subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 749d) as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220). The Revised Section 508 Standards, which consist of 508 Chapters 1 and 2 (Appendix A), along with Chapters 3 through 7 (Appendix C), contain scoping and technical requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) to ensure accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities. Compliance with these standards is mandatory for Federal agencies subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d).

Each ICT product or service furnished under this contract shall comply with the Revised Section 508 ICT Accessibility Standards at a minimum, as specified in the contract. If any furnished product or service is determined to be noncompliant, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing. The Contractor shall, without charge to the Government, remediate or replace the noncompliant products or services within a specified timeframe as determined by the Government in writing. If such remediation or replacement is not completed within the time specified, the Government shall have the following recourses:

1) Cancellation of the contract, delivery, task order, purchase, or line item without termination liabilities; or

2) In the case of custom ICT being developed by a contractor for the Government, the Government shall have the right to have any necessary changes made or repairs performed by itself or by another firm for the noncompliant ICT, with the contractor liable for reimbursement to the Government for any expenses incurred thereby.

The contractor must ensure all noncompliant ICT products and services are provided pursuant to extensive market research and exhibit the highest level of compliance while satisfying the contract requirements.

For every ICT product or service accepted under this contract by the Government that does not comply with the Revised Section 508 Accessibility Standards, the contractor shall, at the discretion of the Government, remediate or upgrade the item with a compliant equivalent product or service, if commercially available and cost neutral, on either a contract specified refresh cycle for the product or service, or on a contract effective option/renewal date, whichever shall occur first.

Section 508 Compliance

Vendors, contractors, and their respective ICT products and services shall comply with the following standards, policies, and procedures. In the event of conflicts between the referenced documents and this contract vehicle, the contract vehicle shall take precedence.

1) Revised Section 508 ICT Accessibility Standards

2) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d)

3) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 39.2

4) USDA Section 508 Departmental Regulation

Additionally, all contract deliverables are subject to these standards.

All ICT products and services, regardless of format, must conform to the applicable Section 508 standards to allow Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities equivalent access to and use of information and data provided to those without disabilities.

All contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants are responsible for preparing or posting content must comply with the applicable Section 508 accessibility standards and, where applicable, those set forth in the referenced policy or standards document. Remediation of any noncompliant ICT or materials as set forth in this contract vehicle shall be the responsibility of the contractor, sub-contractor, or consultant.

According to the Access Board’s Section 508 Scoping Requirements The following Section 508 provisions apply to the products and/or services identified in this contract vehicle:

• C202 Functional Performance Criteria: Where the requirements in Chapters 4 and 5 do not address one or more functions of telecommunications or customer premises equipment, the functions not addressed shall conform to the Functional Performance Criteria specified in Chapter 3.

• C203 Electronic Content: Electronic content that is integral to the use of telecommunications or customer premises equipment shall conform to the most current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements.

• C204 Hardware: Where components of telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment are hardware, and transmit information or have a user interface, those components shall conform to applicable requirements in Chapter 4.

• C205 Software: Where software is integral to the use of telecommunications functions of telecommunications equipment or customer premises equipment and has a user interface, such software shall conform to C205 and the applicable requirements in Chapter 5.

WCAG Conformance: User interface components, as well as the content of platforms and applications shall conform to the most current WCAG Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements.

• C206 Support Documentation and Services: Where support documentation and services and provided for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment, https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#about-the-ict-accessibility-standards https://www.access-board.gov/law/ra.html#text-of-section-508-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973-as-amended-29-usc-794d https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2039_2.html http://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmental-regulation-4030-001 https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#508-chapter-2-scoping-requirements https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#C202-functional-performance-criteria https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#C203-electronic-content https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#C204-hardware https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#C205-software https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#C206-documentation-services manufacturers shall ensure that such documentation and services conform to Chapter 6 and are made available upon request at no additional charge.

In addition, vendors and contractors shall comply with the standards, policies, and procedures below for all ICT pursuant to this contract:

• For Custom ICT Development Services, the vendor or contractor shall ensure the ICT fully conforms to the applicable Revised Section 508 standards prior to delivery and before final acceptance.

• For Installation, Configuration, and Integration Services, the vendor or contractor shall not install, configure, or integrate the equipment and software in a way that reduces the level of conformance with the applicable Revised Section 508 standards.

• For Maintenance, Upgrades, and Replacements, the vendor or contractor shall ensure maintenance upgrades, substitutions, and replacements do not reduce the original level of conformance with the applicable Revised Section 508 standards at the time of the contract award.

• Service Personnel are ensured by the vendor or contractor to possess the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to address the applicable Revised Section 508 standards and shall provide supporting documentation upon request.

• When providing Hosting Services, the vendor or contractor shall not reduce the existing level of conformance of the electronic content with the applicable Revised Section 508 standards.

• When purchasing ICT where 1) Section 508 validation is not possible prior to award, 2) the ICT will be changed after the award, or 3) ICT will be hosted in a third-party environment, the vendor or contractor shall test and validate the ICT solution for conformance to the Revised Section 508 standards, in accordance with the required testing methods as defined by the agency.

• The vendor or contractor shall document and maintain information regarding the measures taken to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements. This documentation includes but is not limited to testing records, product demonstrations, and reported defects by end users and testers.

• Prior to acceptance, the vendor or contractor shall provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each ICT item that is developed, updated, and/or configured for the agency, and when product substitutions are offered. The ACR should be based on the latest version of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) provided by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). To be considered for award, an ACR must be submitted for each ICT item, and must be completed according to the instructions provided by the ITI.

Note: A supplemental ACR may be required if the agency has additional or stricter accessibility requirements than what is outlined in the VPAT.

https://www.section508.gov/sell/vpat http://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility

• Prior to acceptance, the agency reserves the right to require a full working demonstration of the completed ICT item to demonstrate conformance to the agency’s accessibility requirements in addition to independent testing to validate.

• In the case of non-compliance where the vendor or contractor claims its products and/or services satisfy the applicable Revised Section 508 standards specified in the contract vehicle, the contracting officer will promptly inform the vendor or contractor in writing of the non-compliance. The vendor or contractor shall, at no cost to the agency, repair or replace the non-compliant products or services within the period specified by the contracting officer.

All Information and Communications Technology (ICT) subject to the Revised Section 508 standards will be evaluated for Section 508 conformance and usability. The test must be administered by a Federal Section 508 Testing Center. All maintenance for ICT that requires upgrades, modifications, installations, repairs, and purchases shall adhere to the Revised Section 508 standards.

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G.8 POST-AWARD ADMINISTRATION AND MONITORING OF SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

ACCESSIBILITY OF ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY (MAY 2015)

The Section 508 Plan/Remediation Plan and any modifications to the Plan must be submitted for approval to the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) or the Department OCIO when the proposed requirement is for or includes the acquisition of EIT products and services that are subject to Section 508 conformance provisions as required by departmental and federal requirements. Any exception must be documented and approved by OCIO.

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G.9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SECURITY (SEPT 2013)

The activities covered under by this contract shall require the Contractor’s access to Federal Automated Information System or systems, as well as the implementation of new systems. The Offeror’s proposal must include:

(1) A detailed outline (commensurate with the size and complexity of the Statement of Work) of its present and proposed information technology systems security program. The response must demonstrate that it complies with the security requirements of the SOW, the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA, Public Law 107-347, 44 U.S.C. 3531-3536); Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Appendix III “Security of Federal Automated Information Systems” (http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_a130_a130appendix_iii) and an acknowledgement of its understanding of the security requirements of the SOW.

(2) A signed copy of the USDA FSIS IT Rules of Behavior shall be included with the Offeror’s proposal.

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G.10 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SECURITY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (JAN

2012)

The contractor shall establish and implement appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards to ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive Government information, data, and/or equipment.

The contractor shall comply with IT systems security and/or privacy specifications set forth in FSIS and USDA directives, policy, and procedures; the Computer Security Act of 1987; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130; and the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA).

Pursuant to FSIS policy, the contractor shall be responsible for assuring that each contractor employee who requires routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or unaccompanied access to a Federally-controlled information system, including an FSIS-issued computer, completes Computer Security Awareness training prior to performing any work under this contract.

The contractor is required to maintain a listing of all individuals who have completed Computer Security Awareness training and submit this listing to the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days of an individual starting work on this contract.”

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G.11 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPv6) IN ACQUIRING

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NOV 2016)

(a) Any system, hardware, software, firmware or networked component (voice, video or data) developed, procured or acquired in support or performance of this contract shall be capable of transmitting, receiving, processing, forwarding and storing digital information across system boundaries utilizing system packets that are formatted in accordance with commercial standards of Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (IPv6) as set forth in the USGv6 Profile (NIST Special Publication 500-267) and corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program. In addition, this system shall maintain interoperability with IPv4 systems and provide at least the same level of performance and reliability capabilities of IPv4 products:

(b) Specifically, any new IP product or system developed, acquired, or produced must:

(1) Interoperate with both IPv6 and IPv4 systems and products, and

(2) Have available contractor/vendor IPv6 technical support for development and implementation and fielded product management.

(c) As IPv6 evolves, the Contractor commits to upgrading or providing an appropriate migration path for each item developed, delivered or utilized at no additional cost to the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall provide technical support for both IPv4 and IPv6.

(e) Any system or software must be able to operate on networks supporting IPv4, IPv6 or one that supports both.

(f) Any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor within one year after acceptance shall be upgraded, modified or replaced to bring it into compliance at no additional cost to the Government.

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G.12 COMMONLY ACCEPTED SECURITY CONFIGURATIONS FOR WINDOWS OPERATING

SYSTEMS (Dec 2020)

By delivering applications under this contract/order, the Contractor certifies that such applications are fully functional and operate as intended on systems using the Windows 10 Security TIG Version 2. Additionally, they shall comply with eAuthentication and other Federal mandates such as Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card known as LincPass. This includes the latest approved versions of Microsoft supported web browsers, Operating System, RedHat Linux, and iOS for mobile device management.

The standard installation, operation maintenance, updates, and patching of all software shall not alter the configuration settings from the approved configuration. If a configuration change is necessary, the Contractor will supply the configuration change and the business reason for its deviation. The complete list of Windows 10 STIG settings can be provided by FSIS security upon request. Applications designed for normal end-users shall run in the standard user context without elevated system administration privileges.

G.13 SCIENTIFIC INTERGRITY TRAINING (APR 2017)

In accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Department Regulation 1074-001 for contracts that are awarded in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR), the FSIS requests that contractor employees complete at least one Scientific Integrity training course within ninety (90) days after contract award. Contractor employees must be assigned to a current FSIS contract to receive the free training. Contractor employees may take the course at any place of their choice. An acceptable course is one that issued to the contractor employee through the USDA AgLearn training system. A certificate issued by AgLearn showing completion of training is to be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR and/or Contracting Officer (CO) can be contacted for further information on procedures for Scientific Integrity training.

Note to CORs: If contractor-personnel are not able to obtain e-Authentication to access AgLearn, you must e-mail the AgLearn Helpdesk at FSISAgLearn@fsis.usda.gov to request a paper copy of the course. Once contractor-personnel completes the training and notify the COR, the COR shall e-mail FSISAgLearn@fsis.usda.gov and request a course completion certificate be issued for the contractor-personnel. The COR should retain a copy as part of their COR records and send a copy of the certificate to the CO.

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G.14 ROLE-BASED SECURITY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (JUN 2020)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires organizations determine the appropriate content of security training based on the assigned roles and responsibilities of individuals and the specific security requirements of organizations and the information systems to which personnel have authorized access. In addition, organizations provide enterprise architects, information system developers, software developers, acquisition/procurement officials, information system managers, system/network administrators, personnel conducting configuration management and auditing activities, personnel performing independent verification and validation activities, security control assessors, and other personnel having access to system-level software, adequate security-related technical training specifically tailored for their assigned duties. Comprehensive role-based training addresses management, operational, and technical roles and responsibilities covering physical, personnel, and technical safeguards and countermeasures. Such training can include for example, policies, procedures, tools, and artifacts for the organizational security roles defined. Organizations also provide the training necessary for individuals to carry out their responsibilities related to operations and supply chain security within the context of organizational information security programs. Role-based security training also applies to contractors providing services to federal agencies, and the government has internal tracking capability to identify contractors who have elevated access. Once contractor resources are identified, they will be notified to comply with the role-based training requirement. NIST 800-53 under control (AT-3) addresses security awareness and role-based training which is required for moderate level systems. It is important to note that role-based training would be inclusive of system administration classes for the platforms that are supported in the development/production environments.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

I.2 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference.

52.204-7 System For Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun

2020) 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (Oct 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec

2014) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

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

Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 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 (May 2024)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (June 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (June 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (June 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.222-50 Alternate I (Mar 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar

2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-1 Alternate I (Jun 1985) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-3 Alternate I (Jun 1985) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form)

(Apr 1984)

I.3 FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(c) Procedures.

(1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

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(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

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I.4 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.

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, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. 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.

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;

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(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

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International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern—

(1)

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C.

101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

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(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States;

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(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned business concern means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

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