Solicitation H9821026QA001.pdf

Solicitation H9821026QA001

Department of Defense

Defense Human Resources Activity

Request for Quotation - H9821026QA001

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

CENTCOM-AFRICOM Degree Program

Issuing Office: Defense Human Resources Activity

4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite. 06J25

Alexandria, Virginia, 22350-1300

Agency Contacts: Jada Weaver, Contract Specialist

Email: jada.a.weaver.civ@mail.mil

And

Charles M. Carnley, Contracting Officer

Email: charles.m.carnley.civ@mail.mil

1. The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) on behalf of the Defense Activity for Non-

Traditional Education Support (DANTES), intends to establish a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for

Overseas Degree Programs.

2. General Information

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

H9821026QA001

DANTES CENTCOM-AFRICOM Degree Program

17 March 2026

27 March 2026 by 1300 Eastern

17 April 2026 by 1300 Eastern

30 May 2026

Unrestricted

611310 – Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools

Solicitation Number:

Title:

Posted Date:

Questions Due Date:

Solicitation Response Date:

Estimated Award Date:

Set Aside:

NAICS Code:

3. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

4. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number H9821026QA001 shall be used to reference any written quotation provided under this RFQ.

5. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular 2025-06 effective 1 October 2025, and DFARS Change effective 10 November

2025.

6. This requirement is unrestricted and subject to full and open competition. The North American

Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 611310 with a size standard of

$34,500,000.

7. The contractor shall provide the personnel, management and materials necessary to deliver a variety of mailto:jada.a.weaver.civ@mail.mil mailto:charles.m.carnley.civ@mail.mil http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/FAR12.DOC#s126 education programs and services to US Armed Forces serving in the CENTCOM and AFRICOM Areas of Responsibility. In coordination with DoD's existing network of military education centers, the contractor shall provide accredited college instruction undergraduate and graduate degree programs at

National Test Centers and forward deployed locations.

8. The contract will include a one-year base period (including a two-month transition) and four, one-year option periods. The overall period of performance, including the four option periods is 31 May 2026 – 30

May 2031.

9. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Services (Sep 2023) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

Instructions to Offerors

1.0 This Section provides general guidance for preparation and submission of quotations, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the quotations. The offeror’s quotation must include all data and information requested by these instructions and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions.

1.1 Offeror’s are instructed to read the entire RFQ document, including all Enclosures and Attachments, prior to submitting questions and/or preparing your quotation. This is an all-or-none requirement. Partial, incomplete quotations and any “assumptions” will be deemed noncompliant and will not be evaluated.

Offerors must agree to hold the prices in their quotations firm for a period of 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations unless another timeframe is specified in an amendment to this RFQ.

1.2 All quotations shall be submitted via email to the Agency Contacts listed in this RFQ by the deadline established in the RFQ. The Government will not accept submissions received after the established deadlines.

1.3 Offerors may email written questions requesting clarification of the RFQ to the Contracting Officer

(CO) the Contract Specialist (CS) by the deadline established. No information concerning this RFQ or answers to requests for clarification will be provided in response to any other method than by emailing to the addresses listed in Agency Contacts. Questions will be accepted up to 1300 EST on 27 March 2026.

Questions received after this time and date will not be answered. The Government will provide responses to questions by posting them to the RFQ on SAM.gov. Questions shall be submitted utilizing the following format:

Subject: H9821026QA001 Questions

Reference: H9821026QA001, Paragraph(s) ________, Page(s)____.

1.4 Any Offeror that submits a quotation in response to this RFQ must be registered in the System for

Award Management (SAM), in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.204-7 and 52.232-33, when submitting an offer or quotation. If any Offeror is not registered in SAM.gov, the Offeror will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for award. Registration information for SAM can be found at:

https://sam.gov/content/home.

1.5 This is a follow-on requirement for Overseas Degree Program Education Services. Notice to Offeror(s):

Funds are not presently available for this effort. Please reference the Performance Work Statement and

Pricing Section for information regarding payment opportunities.

1.6 Notice to Offerors: The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. Offerors are responsible for all costs of preparing and submitting a quotation. If the Government cancels this RFQ, the Government will not reimburse the Offeror for any costs.

https://sam.gov/content/home

2.0 The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical quotation, past performance, and price quotations.

The Government will conduct a preliminary review of the Offeror’s quotation, including attachments, to ensure that all required information is complete and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in the RFQ. Partial or incomplete quotations will be deemed noncompliant and will not be evaluated. In making an award determination, the Government will consider an Offeror’s entire quotation, which is defined as the combination of the technical and pricing submissions, as well as evaluation of the Offeror’s record of past performance.

3.0 Quotations: Each quotation shall be separated into four (4) volumes as shown in the table below.

3.1 The quotation shall be clear and concise and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The quotation shall not simply restate or rephrase the

Government’s requirements but rather provide a rationale explaining how the Offeror intends to meet the

Government’s requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s quotation. Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing between volumes.

3.2 Offerors shall use letter-sized (8 ½” X 11”) pages (portrait format), single sided, single-spaced, with one-inch (1”) margins and use 11-point font in an easily readable font, such as Times New Roman or Arial.

Smaller fonts for tables, charts, and illustrations are acceptable, as long as they remain legible. Hyperlinks, if used, shall be verified as valid and correct. Each page shall be counted except for the following: Cover pages, table of contents, glossary, offer/subcontractor teaming agreements, affiliate documentation, and/or

Joint Venture Agreements. The Government will read/evaluate only the maximum number of pages allowed. The Government will not review pages in excess of the stated page limitations for each volume.

The Government may not consider quotations that do not conform to the specified organization and content.

The Government will evaluate quotations in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the

Solicitation. The contents of each volume are described in the table below:

4.0 The Offeror’s quotation shall be submitted as follows:

a. VOLUME I - Business Information (No page limit).

The Business Information shall include the following:

(1) Company Name, Address, Point of Contact Information of individual authorized to represent the company and Phone Number, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Business Size, FAR and

DFARS provisions which require completion by the offeror.

(2) An executive summary of the Offeror’s quotation and a statement that the Offeror accepts the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Volume Tab Title Page Limits

Volume I Business Information No page limit

Volume II Technical 25 pages, excluding the Cover Page, Table of

Contents, and Glossary. The Government will only review up to the 25th page of this volume, therefore, any pages beyond 25 will not be evaluated.

Volume III Past Performance 6 Page Limit, excluding the Cover Page, Table of

Contents, and Glossary (if applicable)

Volume IV Pricing Information No page limit

(3) A clear description of all prime contract, subcontract and/or teaming arrangements proposed.

For each subcontractor and teaming partner, the Offeror shall include the company name and division (if applicable), company URL, role in contract, mailing address, UEI, primary and alternate points of contact and contact information.

(4) If each subcontractor and Teaming Partner’s experience being submitted for consideration as part of the Past Performance, the submission shall include a signed commitment by the offer and subcontractor/Teaming Partner certifying that if a contract is awarded resulting from the quotation, the parties commit to joint performance as quoted. If the signed commitment is not fully executed by both parties and provided with the Past Performance Volume, subcontractor or Teaming

Partner’s past performance references will not be evaluated or considered.

Affiliate companies, sister companies, teaming arrangements, joint venture agreement, etc. will be considered provided sufficient documentation including an adequate narrative discussing the meaningful relationship between the parties is included in the Past Performance Volume.

Documentation includes a copy of the documented arrangement such as documented affiliation, a copy of the teaming agreement, a copy of the joint venture agreement, etc.

(5) Point of contact information for persons authorized to answer questions and or negotiate on behalf of the offeror.

(6) Acknowledgement of all Solicitation Amendments.

b. VOLUME II: Factor 1, Technical Capability (25 page limit).

The Offeror’s quotation shall address Section 4.0 of the PWS. This Volume shall specifically include and address the following four elements.

(1) Element A: Technical Approach and Methodology: The Offeror shall demonstrate its technical capability to meet the requirements outlined in the PWS. The Government will evaluate the extent of the Offeror’s capabilities based on depth and thoroughness of the proposal, proposed technical approach and methodology in accordance with the following PWS requirements:

• The measures taken to provide a quality program that ensures student degree progression toward degree completion.

• Uses of schedules, explanation of degree requirements and tuition rates, varied and practical catalogs, and services to the population serviced by this contract.

• How faculty qualifications and student evaluations are tied to course and program.

• The approach to course delivery and providing academic program counseling/advisement.

• The approach to administering National Test Center services including downrange locations.

• The Offeror’s approach to providing academic courses and staff downrange.

• The Offeror’s approach to providing high quality student services at the various on-base sites downrange.

• The Offeror’s approach to providing academic courses to large, active-duty U.S. military populations.

(2) Element B: Program Management: The proposal shall describe the Offeror’s approach for providing complete program management support for the CENTCOM/AFRICOM Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs that will fully integrate, manage, control, and document all phases of the contract requirements. The Government will evaluate the project management approach for providing the corporate resources necessary to ensure and maintain service quality levels, training, and risk management. The Government will also evaluate the Offeror’s approach to managing the program and operating under often restrictive Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) as well as the ability to operate in contingency environments which may include dangerous geopolitical conditions such as military patrol and combat and harsh weather conditions.

(3) Element C: Staffing Plan: The Offeror shall demonstrate how its staffing plan supports its technical approach by providing labor categories, experience and skill level of proposed personnel, and labor hours with a crosswalk to the PWS requirements. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s capability to provide the appropriate staffing and shall address the ability to vet prospective employees, staff the requirement in known high stress environments, and retain quality employees.

(4) Element D: Transition-In Plan Schedule: The Offeror shall demonstrate its ability to effectively and efficiently transition-in resources and personnel to ensure full continuity of

DANTES Undergraduate/ Graduate Degree Program on the required performance start date of the

Contract. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s approach for providing the resources necessary to ensure and maintain service quality levels, staffing levels, training, and plan for the transition-in of services.

c. VOLUME III: Factor 2, Past Performance (6 page limit).

The Government will consider an Offeror’s demonstrated current and relevant records of performance in supplying services as a prime contractor, as a joint venture member, or as a first-tier subcontractor. Contracts performed within the last 5 years from RFQ issuance date are considered recent. Offerors shall submit no more than three relevant Past Performance references. All references shall address current projects or those completed within the last 5 years by the Offeror as a prime contractor, as a joint venture member, or as a first-tier subcontractor.

For each reference the Offeror shall include contact information (name, Phone, and email) for the references listed, the project title, contract number, agency the project was done for, prime contractor or joint venture partner (if applicable), dollar amount, description of the work performed (if a joint venture or first-tier subcontractor, include % of overall contract that was performed), the performance period of the work, the cage and UEI of the prime or first-tier subcontractor or joint venture. The Government will use these references and other data obtained from sources it considers current and accurate, including but not limited to the Contractor

Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and Federal Awardee Performance and

Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and System for Award Management (SAM).

If an Offeror or its subcontractor(s) determines they have no relevant past performance data, they shall provide the following statement in lieu of the information request below: “(Insert Offeror or subcontractor’s name) has determined that they possess no relevant past performance information

IAW the RFQ”.

d. VOLUME IV – Factor 3, Price (No page limit).

For evaluation and contract ceiling purposes, Offeror’s shall complete the Pricing Table in

Attachment 3. All unit prices shall be no more than two decimal places.

The Government intends to evaluate the FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, as part of the price evaluation for this award. The offeror shall not provide a price on the FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. This will be calculated by taking 50% of the proposed price for Option Period

Five.

(End of Addendum)

10. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Nov 2021) Evaluation Factors for Award applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Government will award one or more contract(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible

Offeror(s) whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Evaluation Factors, in descending order of importance, are:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability

Element A: Technical Approach and Methodology

Element B: Program Management

Element C: Staffing Plan

Element D: Transition-In Plan Schedule

Factor 2 - Past Performance

Factor 3 - Price (price will not be assigned an adjectival rating)

Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance. Technical Capability and Past

Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

Offerors will be required to perform all aspects of the requirement, even if more than one award is made.

In the event of more than one awardee, National Test Center support services will be distributed as evenly as possible per location. The Government will determine how this support will be divided and will notify awardee(s) after award.

1.2 The Government intends to evaluate quotations and make award without holding meaningful exchanges. The primary objective of meaningful exchanges is to maximize the Government’s ability to obtain best value, based on the requirement and evaluation factors set forth in this RFQ. The Government may conduct meaningful exchanges with offerors, at the contracting officer’s discretion. Offerors are encouraged to quote the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government is not using

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 procedures.

1.3 The lowest priced quotation may not necessarily receive the award; likewise, the highest rated technical quotation may not necessarily receive the award.

1.4 Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the PWS with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Typographical errors indicate a lack of attention to detail and may result in a weakness noted against the Offeror’s quotation.

1.5 All quotations shall set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation

(including attachments and enclosures). The penalty for making false statements in the Offeror’s quotation is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2. EVALUATION FACTORS

a. Factor 1, Technical Capability.

Technical Capability will be evaluated to the extent that it addresses Section 4.0 and specifically the following four elements: Technical Approach and Methodology, Program Management, Staffing Plan, and Transition-In Plan Schedule. The Technical Proposal must demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to comprehend and perform the Government’s requirements as set forth in the technical portion of the

PWS. The Proposal must demonstrate and explain the Offerors’ understanding of each of the Tasks in paragraph 4.0 of the PWS.

Any quotation receiving an overall rating of “Marginal” or “Unacceptable” will be deemed to have a risk that is so high that award cannot be made against the quotation and the quotation will not be further evaluated.

b. Factor 2, Past Performance.

The Government will consider an Offeror’s demonstrated current and relevant records of performance in supplying services as a prime contractor, as a joint venture member, or as a first-tier subcontractor.

Contracts performed within the last 5 years of solicitation issuance are considered recent. Offerors shall submit no more than three relevant Past Performance references. The Government will use the references submitted by the offeror, and other data obtained from sources it considers current and accurate, including but not limited to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS) and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and System for Award Management (SAM). Any substantial history of marginal ratings is considered adverse information and the Offeror will be defined as unacceptable.

c. Factor 3, Price.

The Government anticipates that adequate price competition will establish a fair and reasonable price.

However, if the Government does not receive adequate price competition, it will evaluate price quotations to ensure price reasonableness of the services being provided to the Government, considering the specific terms, conditions and relevant commercial practices.

The Government anticipates including an optional 6-month period of performance in accordance FAR

Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. Offerors shall not provide a price for this 6-month period of performance, as the evaluated price for this period will be calculated by taking 50% of the Option

Period Five total price.

3. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RATINGS

a. Factor 1, Technical Capability- The Offeror’s technical capability will be evaluated to assess how well the Offeror demonstrated an understanding of the PWS requirements. The evaluation will include an assessment of how well the Offeror proposed to satisfy the performance requirements under following technical capabilities.

(1) Element A, Technical Approach and Methodology:

The Offeror’s Technical Approach and Methodology will be evaluated to assess how well the

Offeror demonstrates understanding of the requirement, details its methodology for contract performance, and how well the Offeror identified challenges and plans to mitigate them.

(2) Element B, Program Management:

The Offeror’s Program Management will be evaluated to assess how well the Offeror will manage and oversee all required activities and how it will implement, manage, and maintain quality, training, and risk management.

(3) Element C, Staffing Plan:

The staffing plan will be evaluated to assess how well the staffing plan supports the technical approach by providing experience and skill level of proposed personnel being contemplated. It will also be assessed on how well the staffing demonstrates the relevant experience/qualifications for each respective position, and an adequate plan for staffing (recruit, retain, and replace personnel).

(4) Element D, Transition-In Plan Schedule:

The Offeror’s Transition-In Plan Schedule will be evaluated to assess the Offeror’s plan to perform transition efforts for the requirement.

The Factor 1 - Technical Capability will receive one of the following ratings. Elements will not receive individual ratings.

TECHNICAL RATINGS

Rating Definition

Outstanding Quotation demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Quotation indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Quotation meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Quotation has not demonstrated an adequate approach or understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high. Any quotation receiving this rating will not be further evaluated.

Unacceptable Quotation does not meet requirements of the RFQ, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high. Any quotation receiving this rating will not be further evaluated.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION DEFINITIONS

Definition

Strength Strength is an aspect of an Offeror’s quotation that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Weakness Weakness means a flaw in the quotation that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Deficiency Deficiency is a material failure of a quotation to meet a Government requirement or a combination of weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

b. Factor 2, Past Performance:

Past performance will be reviewed using past performance references submitted by the Offeror, and the information obtained from the CPARS, FAPIIS, and SAM to ensure no negative or adverse reporting and to ensure award to a responsible offeror. Any substantial history of marginal ratings is considered adverse information and the Offeror will be defined as unacceptable.

In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the

Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance.

Past Performance

Satisfactory Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown (Neutral) An Offeror without a record of recent and relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned

Unacceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort. Any quotation receiving this rating will not be further evaluated.

c. Factor 3, Price:

Price quotations will not receive an adjectival rating. This factor will be evaluated utilizing price analysis techniques.

The Government anticipates that there will be adequate price competition to determine the price fair and reasonable. In the event adequate price competition is not received, the Government will evaluate the price proposals to ensure a fair and reasonable price by using price analysis techniques.

(End of Addendum)

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Deviation) (Feb 2026), applies to this acquisition.

12. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or

Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2025-O0003 and 2025-

O00004) (Mar 2025), applies to this acquisition; additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov

2021) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021)

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jan 2025)

52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021)

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

52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_50

13. The following additional FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition by full text:

52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm, Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting

Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the period of the contract.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract; provided that the Government gives the

Contractor a preliminary notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires.

The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Charles M. Carnley

Contracting Officer

Defense Human Resources Activity, Acquisition Management Directorate

4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 03E25

Alexandria, VA 22350

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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: Acquisition.gov

(End of Provision)

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):

www.acquisition.gov www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html

(End of Clause)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

(DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of

"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

(DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of

"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

252.204-7016 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 services”.

http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/part-252-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#DFARS-252.204-7018 https://www.sam.gov/

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] 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.

252.204-7017 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).

https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/part-252-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#DFARS-252.204-7016 https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/part-252-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#DFARS-252.204-7018 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/part-252-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#DFARS-252.204-7016

(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).

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

States (Jun 2015)

(a) Definition. “United States,” as used in this clause, means, the 50 States, the District of

Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor and its subcontractors, if performing or traveling outside the United States under this contract, shall—

(1) Affiliate with the Overseas Security Advisory Council, if the Contractor or subcontractor is a

U.S. entity;

(2) Ensure that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are U.S. nationals and are in-country on a non-transitory basis, register with the U.S. Embassy, and that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are third country nationals comply with any security related requirements of the

Embassy of their nationality;

(3) Provide, to Contractor and subcontractor personnel, antiterrorism/force protection awareness information commensurate with that which the Department of Defense (DoD) provides to its military and civilian personnel and their families, to the extent such information can be made available prior to travel outside the United States; and

(4) Obtain and comply with the most current antiterrorism/force protection guidance for Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

(c) The requirements of this clause do not apply to any subcontractor that is—

(1) A foreign government;

(2) A representative of a foreign government; or

(3) A foreign corporation wholly owned by a foreign government.

(d) Information and guidance pertaining to DoD antiterrorism/force protection can be obtained from the appropriate agency security office (reference DFARS PGI 225.372-1.

14. The following additional FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition by reference:

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

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

Transactions (Sept 2024)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

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 Servies or Equipment

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representations (Oct

2020)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With

Contractors Debarred, or Voluntarily Excluded (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Oct 2025)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024)

52.228-3 Worker’s Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (Jul 2014)

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation (Jun

2020)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

(Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Deviation) (Feb 2026)

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer’s Representative (Dec 1991)

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

(Sep 2011)

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022)

252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General (Aug 2019)

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

(Sep 2022)

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

(Oct 2016)

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident

Reporting (May 2024)

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services (Jan 2023)

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2023)

252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contract Services (Jul 2021)

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (Mar 2023)

252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (Oct 2024)

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the

Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism (May

2019)

252.215-7008 Only One Offer (Dec 2022)

252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) (Jun 1997)

252.225-7005 Identification of Expenditures in the United States (Jun 2005)

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Apr 2022)

252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States (Aug 2025)

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013)

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

(May 2022)

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

(Jan 2023)

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur

Autonomous Region – Representation (Jun 2023)

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur

Autonomous Region (Jun 2023)

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic

Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (Jan 2023)

252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997)

252-237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

(Jan 2023)

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustments (Dec 2022)

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

(Nov 2023)

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Oct 2024)

15. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

16. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C 794) applies to this acquisition.

Reference Attachment 2 for the Section 508 Accessibility Standards applicable to the acquisition.

17. The following are a list of attachments for this acquisition:

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement

Attachment 1(a): Appendix A-Place of Performance

Attachment 1(b): Appendix B-Academic Programs

Attachment 1(c): Appendix C-National Test Center Support

Attachment 1(d): Appendix D-Contractor Housing and Meals-CENTCOM

Attachment 1(e): Appendix E-CENTCOM Contractor Support Services

Attachment 1 (f): Appendix F-CENTCOM Education Services

Attachment 1 (g): Appendix G-CENTCOM Cybersecurity Requirements

Attachment 1 (h): Appendix H-Degree Programs Areas of Study Guidance

Attachment 1(i): Abbreviations Used in the PWS

Attachment 2: Section 508 Determination

Attachment 3: Pricing Table

Attachment 4: Past Performance Questionnaire

ENCLOSURE 1 - Priced CLIN Structure

CLIN QTY/

UNITS

TOTAL PRICE PERIOD of

PERFORMANCE

Base Year: CLIN 0001 – Overseas Degree

Program Education Services

*Reference Attachment 3 – Pricing Table for pricing.*

1 Lot $0.01 31 May 2026 – 30 May

Option Year One: CLIN 1001 – Overseas

Degree Program Education Services

*Reference Attachment 3 – Pricing Table for pricing.*

1 Lot $0.01 31 May 2027 – 30 May

Option Year Two: CLIN 2001 – Overseas

Degree Program Education Services

*Reference Attachment 3 – Pricing Table for pricing.*

1 Lot $0.01 31 May 2028 – 30 May

Option Year Three: CLIN 3001 – Overseas

Degree Program Education Services

*Reference Attachment 3 – Pricing Table for pricing.*

1 Lot $0.01 31 May 2029 – 30 May

Option Year Four: CLIN 4001 – Overseas

Degree Program Education Services

*Reference Attachment 3 – Pricing Table for pricing.*

1 Lot $0.01 31 May 2030 – 30 May

Attachment 3 – Pricing Table contains pricing for each category of services outlined in Attachment 1 –

Performance Work Statement. Offerors shall complete the pricing table and include this as part of its

Quotation submission. Pricing for National Test Center support is established in the applicable testing contract and included in Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.

No Obligation of Government Funds: The contract explicitly states that the Department of Defense (aka the Department of War) will not pay for educational institutions. This means the agency is not creating an obligation “in excess of an appropriation” or “in advance of appropriation.”

Third-Party Payment: The contractor’s compensation comes from a third-party, namely the students, through their tuition assistance funding and/or reimbursements.