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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Microsoft Unified Support IT services issued by the Strategic Systems Programs office of the U.S. Navy. The Government seeks Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support services with Secured Delivery Management to maintain operational availability and cybersecurity compliance of the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Program's (PAESSP) Unclassified and Secret Excepted networks for a 12-month period from September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027. The requirement is for non-personnel services using a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) arrangement, with quotes due by August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Award is anticipated for July 22, 2026, and this is a sole source procurement set aside for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), specifically economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB).
The contractor must provide proprietary direct OEM support and reach-back to Microsoft software developers, a cleared Customer Success Account Manager (CSAM) with SECRET clearance, and 24/7 break-fix support with strict Service Level Agreements (15-minute response for critical Azure outages; 1-hour for other products). All support must be performed exclusively by U.S. citizens physically located within the United States, with work performed remotely or on-site at Washington Navy Yard DC, Silverdale WA, or Kings Bay GA. The contractor must possess a current SECRET facility clearance (DCSA-approved, obtained no earlier than 30 days prior to quote submission), comply with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity requirements, and meet DOD 8140 Cybersecurity Workforce certification standards for personnel with privileged access. Quoters must submit proof of clearance verification, demonstrate understanding of technical requirements, and provide evidence of relevant past performance on similar contracts within the last three years. The Government will evaluate quotes for price reasonableness and contractor responsibility, with initial quote expected to contain the quoter's best pricing terms.
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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (WOSB)
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF
2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)
8. OFFER DUE DATE/
LOCAL TIME
9. ISSUED BY
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
CODE
15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
CODE
FACILITY
CODE
CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK
BELOW IS CHECKED
REQUEST
FOR QUOTE
(RFQ)
INVITATION
FOR BID
(IFB)
REQUEST
FOR
PROPOSAL
(RFP)
SEE ADDENDUM
19.
ITEM NUMBER
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH
AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND
ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SPECIFIED
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER
DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED
31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR
NORTH AMERICAN
INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION
STANDARD (NAICS):
SIZE STANDARD:
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES
AND ALLOCATIONS
SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)
SET ASIDE: % FOR:
11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON
BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION
UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3
AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
8(A)
ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (EDWOSB)
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
(SDVOSB)
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SMALL BUSINESS
NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.
See Schedule
See Section G - Contract Administration Data
See Schedule
N0003026Q4524 22 Jul 2026
Shirelle Womack 202-433-8434
06 Aug 2026
10:00 AM
N00030
STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS
1250 10TH STREET SE SUITE 3600, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20374-5127
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20374-5127
UNITED STATES
Shirelle Womack, Email: shirelle.j.womack.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 202-433-8434 541519
See Schedule
Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form FY26 Microsoft Unified Support IT Service
N0003026Q4524
Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes
Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount
MICROSOFT UNIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERFORMANCE WORK
STATEMENT (PWS)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
12 Months
Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
Microsoft Unified Support for PAESSP
1.0 Background & Objective
The Government requires Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support to maintain the operational availability and cybersecurity compliance of Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Program's (PAE SSP) Unclassified and Secret Excepted networks. Due to the highly technical and mission-critical nature of these systems, the Government requires specialized, proprietary Microsoft professional support. This includes direct OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) reach-back to Microsoft product developers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to tailor proprietary code to the PAESSP environment and resolve critical system outages.
2.0 Scope of Work (CLIN 0001)
The Contractor shall provide non-personnel services for Microsoft Unified Enterprise for Federal Base coverage with Secured Delivery Management, and associated support hours being performed exclusively by US citizens.
3.0 Specific Performance Requirement
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive support services, leveraging proprietary tools, knowledge bases, and direct developer access. Core requirements include:
Proprietary direct OEM Support & Reach-Back: Provide real-time access to Microsoft software developers and product teams who possess source code access. The Contractor must provide architectural planning, problem resolution, and outage escalation that cannot be fulfilled by third-party vendors.
Customer Success Account Manager (CSAM): Provide a cleared CSAM to oversee solution health, proactive resilience, disaster preparedness, and technology optimization. The CSAM will act as the single point of contact for service delivery, management planning, and escalation management.
Reactive Problem Resolution & Incident Response: Provide 24/7 break-fix support with rapid escalation paths. The Contractor must adhere to strict initial response Service Level Agreements (SLAs), including:
Severity 1 (Critical System Down): 15-minute response for Azure components; 1-hour response for all other products, with continuous 24/7 effort and critical situation resources assigned.
Severity A-C: Scaled response times ranging from 1 to 4 hours based on business impact.
US Citizen Support: Guarantee that all initial Problem Resolution Support (PRS) and Advisory Support for qualified products is handled exclusively by US Citizens physically located within the United States.
All support data must be stored in US-based data centers.
Proactive & Educational Services: Provide access to On-demand Assessments (automated log analysis), On-demand Education (online training/labs), and Advisory Support for architecture and configuration best practices.
4.0 Security & Certifications
Clearance: The Contractor must possess a SECRET clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) on the first day of the period of performance.
Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF): Contractor personnel with privileged access must meet DOD 8140 CSWF Specialty Area 451 (System Administration) certification and proficiency requirements.
Operations Security: All work shall be performed in accordance with DOD and Navy OPSEC and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
5.0 Period and Place of Performance
Period of Performance: 15 September 2026 through 14 September 2027 (12 Months).
Place of Performance: Work shall be performed remotely whenever viable, or on-site at the following locations as required:
Washington Navy Yard, DC Silverdale, WA
Kings Bay, GA
6.0 Government Furnished Property (GFP)
The Government will provide all required Microsoft software licenses and software assurance.
7.0 Deliverables & Quality Control
Quality Control Plan (QCP): Due 30 days after award.
Status Reporting: The CSAM shall conduct regular status meetings and provide standardized reporting on service delivery, support activities, and system health.
Critical Escalation: Overarching Microsoft environment support with documented critical escalation paths.
Requirements FY26 Microsoft Unified Support IT Service for Organization SPCIO-Chief Information Officer FY: 2026, AMS: N00030-26-SIMACQ-SPCIO-0104
Section D - Packaging and Marking
Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations
Inspection and Acceptance Location
Both Destination Instructions: "Inspection and acceptance will be executed by government personnel.
DoDAAC: N00030 CountryCode: USA
PAE STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS
1250 10TH STREET SE SUITE 3600, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20374-5127
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20374-5127
UNITED STATES
Cynthia Haskins, Technical POC Email: Cynthia.Haskins@ssp.navy.mil Telephone: 202-451-3139
Section F - Deliveries or Performance Overall Contract Delivery Period
Contractor Destination
Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC
Period of Performance From 15 Sep 2026 To 14 Sep 2027
12 Months
Section G - Contract Administration Data
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date
Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. Dec 1991 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)
WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)
(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.
"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.
"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.
"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.
(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as Electronic invoicing.
authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.
(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.
(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and
(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.
(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice WAWF training.
Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/
(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer WAWF methods of document submission.
Protocol.
(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports WAWF payment instructions.
in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:
(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.
(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.
(ii) For fixed price line items-
(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.
N/A
(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)
(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.
Invoice 2 in 1
(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)
(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.
(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.
(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.
(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.
[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]
(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in Document routing.
WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.
Routing Data Table*
Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF
Pay Official DoDAAC N64700
Issue By DoDAAC N00030
Admin DoDAAC N00030
Inspect By DoDAAC N00030
Ship To Code NA
Ship From Code NA
Mark For Code NA
Service Approver (DoDAAC) N00030
Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N00030
Accept at Other DoDAAC NA
LPO DoDAAC NA
DCAA Auditor DoDAAC NA
Other DoDAAC(s) NA
(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")
(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)
(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in Payment request.
accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.
(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.
(g) WAWF point of contact.
(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.
wawf@ssp.navy.mil
(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")
(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.
(End of clause)
Section H - Special Contract Requirements
Section I - Contract Clauses FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date
Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026- O0038) Feb 2026
52.204-91 Contractor Identification. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026- O0038) Feb 2026
52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026
52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1) Apr 2026
52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.224-3 Privacy Training. Jan 2017 52.224-3 Privacy Training. (Alternate I) Jan 2017 Alternate I Jan 2017 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.240-92 Security Requirements. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038) Apr 2026
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date
Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
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 252.204-7012 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
252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. Jan 2023 252.239-7002 Access. Dec 1991 252.239-7004 Orders for Facilities and Services. Sep 2019 252.239-7007 Cancellation or Termination of Orders. Sep 2019 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements. (Nov 2025)
CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)
(a) . As used in this clause- Definitions
"Controlled unclassified information" means information the Government creates or possesses, or information an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the Government, that a law, regulation, or Governmentwide policy requires or permits an agency to handle using safeguarding or dissemination controls (32 CFR 2002.4(h)).
"Current" means-
(1) With regard to Conditional Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status-
(i) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 2 (Self) assessments and Conditional Level 2 (certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO)) assessments, with-
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR
170.16 and 170.17); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4); and
(ii) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 3 (Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC)) assessments, with-
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official;
(2) With regard to Final CMMC Status-
(i) Not older than 1 year for Final Level 1 (Self), with-
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.15); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official;
(ii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 2 (Self) assessments and Final Level 2 (C3PAO) assessments, with-
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.16 and 170.17); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and
(iii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 3 (DIBCAC) assessments, with-
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and
(3) With regard to affirmation of continuous compliance (32 CFR 170.22), not older than 1 year with no changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170.
"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status" means the result of meeting or exceeding the minimum required score for the corresponding assessment. The potential statuses are as follows:
(1) Final Level 1 (Self).
(2) Conditional Level 2 (Self).
(3) Final Level 2 (Self).
(4) Conditional Level 2 (C3PAO).
(5) Final Level 2 (C3PAO).
(6) Conditional Level 3 (DIBCAC).
(7) Final Level 3 (DIBCAC).
"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification unique identifier (CMMC UID)" means 10 alpha-numeric characters assigned to each CMMC assessment and reflected in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for each contractor information system.
"Federal contract information (FCI)" means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government. It does not include information provided by the Government to the public, such as on public websites, or simple transactional information, such as information necessary to process payments.
"Plan of action and milestones" means a document that identifies tasks to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones, as defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-115 (32 CFR 170.21).
(b) . The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework for assessing a contractor's compliance with Framework applicable information security protections (see 32 CFR part 170).
(c) . The CMMC assessments will not duplicate efforts from any other comparable DoD assessment, except for rare circumstances Duplication when a reassessment may be necessary, for example, when there are indications of issues with cybersecurity and/or compliance with CMMC requirements.
(d) . The Contractor shall- Requirements
(1)(i) Have and maintain for the duration of the contract a current CMMC status at the following CMMC level, or higher: CMMC Level 2 for all information Contracting Officer insert: CMMC Level 1 (Self); CMMC Level 2 (Self); CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO); or CMMC Level 3 (DIBCAC) systems used in performance of the contract, task order, or delivery order that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and
(ii) Consult 32 CFR 170.23 related to the flowdown of the CMMC requirements, and flow down the correct CMMC level to subcontracts and other contractual instruments;
(2) Only process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI on contractor information systems that have a CMMC status at the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause, or higher;
(3) Complete on an annual basis, and maintain as current, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) ( ) for each CMMC UID applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI https://piee.eb.mil or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract;
(4) Ensure all subcontractors and suppliers complete prior to subcontract award, and maintain on an annual basis, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required for the subcontract or other contractual instrument for each of the subcontractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the subcontract; and
(5) If the Contractor has a CMMC Status of Conditional, successfully close out a valid plan of action and milestones (32 CFR 170.21) to achieve a CMMC Status of Final.
(e) . The Contractor shall- Reporting
(1) Submit to the Contracting Officer-
(i) The CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS for contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract; and
(ii) Any changes in the CMMC UIDs generated in SPRS throughout the life of the contract, task order, or delivery order, if applicable;
(2) Enter into SPRS the results of a current self-assessment for each CMMC UID, not covered by a C3PAO assessment or DIBCAC assessment, applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract; and
(3) Complete in SPRS on an annual basis and maintain as current an affirmation of continuous compliance by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4) for each self-assessment, C3PAO assessment, or DIBCAC assessment required under the contract in SPRS.
(f) . The Contractor shall- Subcontracts
(1) Insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f) and excluding paragraph (e)(1), in subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including those for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, excluding commercially available off-the-shelf items, if the subcontract or other contractual instrument will contain a requirement to process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and
(2) Prior to awarding a subcontract or other contractual instrument, ensure that the subcontractor has a current CMMC certificate or current CMMC status at the CMMC level that is appropriate for the information that is being flowed down to the subcontractor based on the requirements at 32 CFR 170.23.
(End of clause)
Section J - List of Attachments
Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date
Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026- O0038) Feb 2026
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date
Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022
252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation. Jun 2023
FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
52.204-90 Offeror Identification. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)
OFFEROR IDENTIFICATION (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)
If the Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of this provision and include its responses with its offer.
(a) . As used in this provision-Definitions
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.
Common parent means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).
Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.
Taxpayer Identification Number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.
Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.
(b) Unique entity identifier (UEI).
(1) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.
(2) If the Offeror does not have a UEI, it shall go to https://www.sam.gov to obtain one. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI.
(c) . The Offeror shall provide with its offer the following information that is necessary to comply with debt collection Taxpayer identification requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and the implementing IRS regulations:
(1) Taxpayer identification number (TIN)
TIN: ;____
TIN has been applied for; or
TIN is not required because:
Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;
Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; or
Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.
(2) Type of organization.
Sole proprietorship;
Partnership;
Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);
Corporate entity (tax-exempt);
Government entity (Federal, State, or local);
Foreign government;
International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4; or
Other.
(3) Common parent.
Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision; or
Name and TIN of common parent:
Name: ____
TIN: ____
(4) The TIN provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the Offeror's TIN. The Government may use the TIN to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the Offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.
C. 7701(c)(3)).
(d) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
(1) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its offer. The CAGE code shall be for that name and location address. Insert the word "CAGE" before the code. The Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.
If the Offeror is… Then…
Located in the United States or its outlying areas Submit a request to the DLA CAGE Branch via https://cage.dla.mil
Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation
Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau ( https://www.
nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)
Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation
Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) ( https://eportal.nspa.nato.int /AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)
(2) The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a "doing business as" name) for-
(i) Its immediate owner(s), if any;
(ii) Its highest-level owner, if any; and
(iii) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror's predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.
Owner Type CAGE Code Legal Business Name
Immediate owner ____ ____
Highest-level owner ____ ____
Predecessor* ____ ____
* Predecessor CAGE code may be marked "Unknown."
(3) If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), give the information for each owner (or joint venture participant).
If the Offeror has more than one predecessor, provide information for each predecessor in reverse chronological order.
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52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.
(Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)
(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions
Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395 (b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-
(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or
(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.
(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.
(c) . The Offeror represents that-Representation
(1) It is, is not an inverted domestic corporation; and
(2) It is, is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.
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DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Dec 2019)
COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)
(a) . As used in this provision, "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause Definitions 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.
(b) . The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( ) for Procedures https://www.sam.gov entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services".
(c) . The Offeror represents that it does, does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a Representation part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.
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252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (May 2021)
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) . "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or Definitions 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) . Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from Prohibition 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) . The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at for Procedures https://www.sam.gov 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) . If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at Representation 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) . If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications Disclosures 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).
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Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
In addition to FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Quoters - Commercial Services" and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following instructions are provided. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. Award will be made on a sole source basis and in accordance with FAR Part 12 after the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government intends to evaluate the quote and award a purchase order based on initial quote; therefore, the Quoter's initial quote should contain the Quoter's best terms from a price standpoint.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:
(1) Quote shall be submitted to Shirelle Womack and Scott Comeau at shirelle.womack@ssp.navy.mil and scott.comeau@ssp.navy.mil no later than the due date of this solicitation. Quoter shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the quote contained herein; quotes that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the quote ineligible for award.
(2) All submissions and attachments shall be in Microsoft Office Word or PDF with the exception of pricing information, which may be submitted utilizing Microsoft Office Excel. Submissions are page limited to the maximum number of pages as defined below. These page limitations are inclusive of the executive summary and any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. Graphics (including tables) in the proposal may use an alternative font with 8-point size type of larger. Each "page" is defined as one sheet, 8 1/2" x 11", with at least one-inch margins on all sides, using a font with a pint size of 12 or greater (e.g., "Times New Roman" style with 12-point font). Lines shall, at a minimum, be selected as single-spaced in Microsoft Word with Microsoft Word Normal character spacing. Pages shall be consecutively numbered. The Quoter is permitted to submit no more than one page for each of the following, which will not be included in the page count: a cover sheet, list of tables, list of figures, list of acronyms, compliance matrix, table of contents, tabs, and dividers. QUOTE CONTENT: The quote should contain the following items in addition to other information required by this solicitation. The cover page should indicate the following: Request for Quotation Number Name and Address of Quoter, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, and applicable TAX I.D. Number (TIN). Point of Contact name, telephone number, and email address. Quote validity of 180 days following the solicitation closing date.
(3) The Quoter shall provide proof and verification that it possesses a current facilities clearance at the SECRET LEVEL at the time of quote submission as identified in the PWS. The proof/verification shall be in the form of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) National Industrial Security System (NISS) and obtained no earlier than 30 days prior to the issuance of the solicitation. The verification request shall include the following: CAGE Code, Facility Name, Physical Location, Facility Clearance Status/Level, Status Date/Issue Date, Safeguarding Level, Authorized Access to FCL Limitation, Facility Security Officer, Facility Security Officer Phone Number, DCSA Field Office, and DSCA Officer Phone Number.
(4) Since this is a sole source award, formal source selection procedures will not be utilized; however, price will be reviewed to determine price reasonableness, and Past Performance will be reviewed to determine responsibility.
(5) The price Quote shall include the completed solicitation documents. The price quote shall include all elements of price and such other information considered appropriate to support the Quoter's price. The pricing information shall be completed in accordance with the following:
a. RFQ pricing "Schedule of Supplies/Services" completed by the Quoter with the total contract price.
b. All supplemental information to support the quoted price, in include but not limited to, a breakdown of fully-burdened labor rates. This information shall include the labor categories and labor rates and shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format.
c. A completed and signed page 1 of the solicitation and a completed and signed page 1 of any amendments. d. Unless completed in SAM, RFQ Section, Representation, Certification and Other Statements. of Vendors - completed by the Vendor. This includes the certification requirements of FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.209-7 and DFARS 252.204-7017.
FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date
Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. Jan 2017
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038) Feb 2026
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date
Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements. (Nov 2025)
NOTICE OF CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)
(a) . As used in this provision, "controlled unclassified information (CUI)," "current," "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Definitions (CMMC) status," "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification unique identifier (CMMC UID)," "Federal contract information (FCI)", and "plan of action and milestones" have the meaning given in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, clause of this solicitation.
(b)(1) . The CMMC level required by this solicitation is: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level CMMC Level 2 . This CMMC [Contracting Officer insert: CMMC Level 1 (Self); CMMC Level 2 (Self); CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO); or CMMC Level 3 (DIBCAC)] level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract.
(2) The Offeror will not be eligible for award of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation if the Offeror does not have, for each of the contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that will be used in performance of a contract resulting from this solicitation-
(i) The current CMMC status entered in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) ( ) at the CMMC level https://piee.eb.mil required by paragraph (b)(1) of this provision; and
(ii) A current affirmation of continuous compliance with the security requirements identified at 32 CFR part 170 in SPRS.
(c) . If the Offeror has a CMMC Status of Conditional, the Offeror shall successfully close out a valid plan of Plan of action and milestones action and milestones (32 CFR 170.21) to achieve a CMMC Status of Final.
(d) . The Offeror shall provide, in the proposal, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for CMMC unique identifiers each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror also shall update the list when new CMMC UIDs are generated in SPRS. The CMMC UIDs are provided in SPRS after the Offeror enters the results of self-assessment(s) for each such information system.
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Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)
EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)
(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:
[Insert evaluation factors in the relative order of importance. For requests for proposals, state: Evaluation factors other than price when combined are [significantly more important than price/approximately equal to price/significantly less important] than price. For invitations for bids, list only price and price-related factors.]
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. The award will be made on a sole source basis after the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government intends to evaluate and award a contract based on initial quote; therefore, the Quoter's initial quote should contain the Quoter's best terms from a price standpoint.
The Quoter must provide proof/verification of a current, DCSA-approved SECRET Facilities Clearance to ensure compliance per the information contained in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 of the solicitation document.
The Government will evaluate the Quoter's technical proposal to ensure it meets all minimum requirements, specifications, and deliverables outlined in the solicitation. To be rated "Acceptable," the quote must clearly demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical requirements and propose a realistic, viable method of execution.
The Government will evaluate the Quoter's past performance to assess the level of risk in successful contract execution. Evaluation will focus on recent (within the last 3 years) and relevant performance on contracts similar in size, scope, and complexity to this requirement. Sources of Information: The Government may utilize the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), past performance questionnaires (PPQs), or other publicly available or internal federal databases.
(b) . The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for Options (if applicable) the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) . A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance Notice of award specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
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