Solicitation for Telecommunications system.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

FA561321RH006

FA5613 700 CONS PKC

LOUISIANA ST KAPAUN AS BLDG 2767

D-67661 KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany Jacob Hawkins, Contracting Officer, Telephone:

+972 50-742-3013 - Email:

jacob.hawkins.3@us.af.mil

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

FA5613 700 CONS PKC

LOUISIANA ST KAPAUN AS BLDG 2767

D-67661 KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany Jacob Hawkins, Contracting Officer, Telephone:

+972 50-742-3013 - Email:

jacob.hawkins.3@us.af.mil

Jacob Hawkins +972 50-742-3013

D3233000

01/10/2022

10 Feb 2022

FAR 52.211-10

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Furnish & Install Telecommunications System

Hatzor Air Base requires the installation of telecommunications systems within the Combined Joint Operations Center (CJOC) currently under construction. The existing facility consists of a 700 square meter (SM), one-story concrete facility with associated site improvements.

Pre-porposal site visit is tentatively scheduled for 18 Jan 2022 on Hatzor Air Base, @ 10:00am. Prospective offerors shall submit photocopy of Identification (Israeli ID, Passport, etc.) and make/model of the vehicle for processing no later than COB 16 Jan 2022, to be allowed access to Hatzor Air Base. The US Government is not responsible for Host Nation Base Access procedures and may require additional information, that will be requested and provided upon request.

Dates are tentative and are subject to change. Questions must be submitted by 27 Jan 2022 using attachment four Q&A.

Must take payment from MasterCard American Credit Card.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Furnish & Install Telecommunications system Product Service Code: D301 Signal Code: A Firm Fixed Price

1.0 Job USD USD

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

See Section J - List of Attachments.

Requirements

Furnish & Install Telecommunication System

Hatzor Air Base requires the installation of an Telecommunication System, Hatzor Air Base requires the installation of telecommunications systems within the Combined Joint Operations Center (CJOC) currently under construction. The existing facility consists of a 700 square meter (SM), one-story concrete facility with associated site improvements. The Contractor shall conform to all requirements as listed in the statement of work.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. 1996-08

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location Both Source Instructions: Destination

DoDAAC: F3NF36

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Delivery Schedule

Period of Performance 90 Calendar Days

ADC

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. 1989-08

Section G - Contract Administration Data

ACRN Line of Accounting

AA

Amount

ACRN CLIN/SLIN CIN Amount

AA

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor. 1984-04

As prescribed in 36.501(b), insert the following clause:

Performance of Work by the Contractor (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 20 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

(End of clause)

DOCUMENT NUMBER SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA561321RS001 (Not Set)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSE

NO

ALT NO/

DEV NO

CLAUSE TITLE YEAR-

MO

SECTION

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. 1991-12 SEC G

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09 SEC I

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. 2013-09 SEC I

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-11 SEC K

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. 1992-04 SEC I

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

2016-10 SEC L

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2019-12 SEC I

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.

2016-05 SEC I

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2021-01 SEC I

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

2019-05 SEC I

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

2018-01 SEC L

252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas). 1997-06 SEC I 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. 2013-06 SEC I 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. 2017-12 SEC I 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. 2017-12 SEC I 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel . 2005-06 SEC K 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. 1997-06 SEC I 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform. 2003-04 SEC K

252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States.

2015-06 SEC I

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06 SEC I

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12 SEC G

252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas). 1997-06 SEC G 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12 SEC I

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors- Prohibition on Fees and Consideration.

2020-04 SEC I

252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). 1997-06 SEC I 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown. 1991-12 SEC G

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2013-06 SEC I

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12 SEC I 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. 2020-10 SEC I

252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations.

2010-10 SEC I

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

2007-09 SEC K

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

2020-06 SEC I

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.

2015-11 SEC I

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. 1984-04 SEC F

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2020-06 SEC I

52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract.

2000-02 SEC I

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and

Certifications.

2020-06 SEC K

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10 SEC I

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. 2014-05 SEC I 52.233-3 Protest after Award. 1996-08 SEC I 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. 1984-04 SEC I 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. 1991-11 SEC I

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. 1984-04 SEC I 52.243-1 ALT I Changes-Fixed-Price. - (Alternate I) 1987-08 SEC I 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. 1984-04 SEC I 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. 1996-08 SEC E

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).

1984-04 SEC I

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. 2017-01 SEC I

CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT

CLAUSE

NO

ALT NO/

DEV NO

CLAUSE TITLE YEAR-

MO

CLAUSE TEXT

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

2014-12

As prescribed in , insert the following clause.4.1202(b)

Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. 2017-01

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:4.1008

Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017)

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offerors practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided(b) that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.

(End of provision)

52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in

Sudan-Certification.

2009-08

As prescribed at , insert the following provision:25.1103(d)

Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification (AUG 2009)

. As used in this provision-(a) Definitions means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, Business operations developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

means-Marginalized populations of Sudan

Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of(1) the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.(2) means business operations in Sudan that include power Restricted business operations 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-

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

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

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

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

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

Have been voluntarily suspended.(6)

. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror does not conduct(b) Certification any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(End of provision)

252.204-7007 ALT A Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications. 2021-05

Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications.

As prescribed in 204.1202, use the following provision:

ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2020)

Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d), and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (e) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (e) applies.____

(ii) Paragraph (e) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual ____ representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment-Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(iv) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services-Representations. Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(v) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vi) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Spain.

(viii) 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Applies to all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.____

(ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.____

(iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.____

Use with Alternate I.____

(iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.____

(v) 252.225-7035, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments ____ Program Certificate.

Use with Alternate I.____

Use with Alternate II.____

Use with Alternate III.____

Use with Alternate IV.____

Use with Alternate V.____

(vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors ____ Employing Persons with Disabilities.

(vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments-Representation.____

(e) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at https://www.acquisition.gov/. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change

. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also ]by provision number, title, date incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS Provision # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

(End of provision)

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-

Representation.

2020-11

As prescribed in 204.2105(a), use the following provision:

COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, covered defense telecommunications equipment or services†has the meaning provided in the clause 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

(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 defense telecommunications equipment or servicesâ€.

(c) . The Offeror represents that itRepresentation does, does not provide covered defense 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.

(End of provision)

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

2021-05

As prescribed in 204.2105(b), use the following provision:

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it does not provide covered defense 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.

(a) Definitions. Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, covered mission, critical technology, and substantial or essential component, as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it does provide covered defense 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, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it will will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

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

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate. 2014-11

. As prescribed in 225.1101(1) and (1)(i), use the following provision: Basic

BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (NOV 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "component," "domestic end product," "foreign end product," "qualifying country," "qualifying country end product," and "United States," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program-Basic clause of this solicitation.

(b) The Government-Evaluation.

(1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and

(2) Will evaluate offers of qualifying country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute or the Balance of Payments Program.

(c) Certifications and identification of country of origin.

(1) For all line items subject to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program-Basic clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that-

(i) Each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of this provision, is a domestic end product; and

(ii) For end products other than COTS items, components of unknown origin are considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the or a qualifying United States country.

(2) The offeror certifies that the following end products are qualifying country end products:

Line Item Number Country of Origin

(3) The following end products are other foreign end products, including end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (ii) of the definition of "domestic end product":

Line Item Number Country of Origin (If known)

(End of provision)

252.229-7001 Tax Relief. 2020-04

Basic. As prescribed in 229.402-70(a) and (a)(1), use the following clause:

TAX RELIEF-BASIC (APR 2020)

(a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor's government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price:

NAME OF TAX: ____VAT TAX RATE (PERCENTAGE): ____17%

(b) Invoices submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract shall be exclusive of all taxes or duties for which relief is available. The Contractor's invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged.

(c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government's exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract.

252.236-7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications. 2000-08

As prescribed in 236.570(a), use the following clause:

CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall-

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

Title File Drawing No.

See Section J - Attachments

(End of clause)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

2020-10

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:4.2105(a)

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)

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 Items. 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.

As used in this provision-(a) Definitions.

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

.(b) Prohibition Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization(1) Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

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

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

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

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

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

The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award(c) Procedures.

Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

The Offeror represents that-(d) Representation.

It(1) 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

After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror(2) 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. Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the(1) 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:

For covered equipment-(i)

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

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

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

For covered services-(ii)

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

or

If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service(B) 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.

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

For covered equipment-(i)

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

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

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

For covered services-(ii)

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

or

If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and(B) 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)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. 2020-03

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:4.1202(a)

Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2020)

(a) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is(1) ____

[insert NAICS code].

The small business size standard is [insert size standard].(2) ____

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name,(3) other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation,(1) paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this(2) solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i)

Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii)

Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as(1) indicated:

52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to(i) solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;(A)

The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding(B) procedures; or

The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.(C)

52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain(ii) Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal(iii) Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not(iv) include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision(v) applies to solicitations that-

Are not set aside for small business concerns;(A)

Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and(B)

Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.(C)

52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This(vi) provision applies to all solicitations.

52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-(vii) Representation.

52.209-5, CertificationRegarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to(viii) solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a(ix) Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations(x) for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place(xi) of performance is specified by the Government.

52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This(xii) provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD,(A) NASA, and the Coast Guard.

The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or(B) the Coast Guard.

The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a(C) multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by(xiii) sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to(xiv) solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations,(xv) other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This(xvi) provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that(xvii) require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations(xviii) that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-(xix) Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing(xx) the clause at 52.225-1.

52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic,(xxi) Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.(A)

If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision(B) with its Alternate I applies.

If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision(C) with its Alternate II applies.

If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision(D) with its Alternate III applies.

52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations(xxii) containing the clause at 52.225-5.

52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-(xxiii) Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or(xxiv) Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution(xxv) Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the(2) Contracting Officer:

[ ]Contracting Officer check as appropriate.

52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.(i)

52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.(ii)

52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.(iii)

52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for(iv) Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for(v) Certain Services-Certification.

52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–(vi) Designated Products (Alternate I only).

52.227-6, Royalty Information.(vii)

Basic.(A)

Alternate I.(B)

52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.(viii)

The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM(d) website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);

except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, ]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and title, date are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations-Representation.

2015-11

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:9.108-5(a)

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (NOV 2015)

. "Inverted domestic corporation" and "subsidiary" have the meaning given in the(a) Definitions clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209- 10).

Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available)(b) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.

. The Offeror represents that-(c) Representation

It(1) is, is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

It(2) is, is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. 1984-04

As prescribed in 11.404(b), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated. The clause may be changed to accommodate the issuance of orders under indefinite-delivery contracts for construction.

Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 180 Calendar Days* The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than

Commercial Items).

2021-02

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:13.302-5(d)

Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Feb 2021)

The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses(a) that are incorporated by reference:

The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:(1)

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal…