SOW Empower RF (2).docx

US Marshals Service Statement of Work Investigative Operations Division (IOD) Technical Operations Group (TOG) Empower RF, Inc.

1. INTRODUCTION

The USMS, Investigative Operations Division, Technical Operations Group (TOG) provides electronic communication surveillance, video surveillance, tactical electronic countermeasures, and aerial surveillance support for the entire USMS and its Task Force Partners. TOG requires 20 Empower RF 2152-0004 Wide Band Amplifier systems to supplement its current CSS systems due to 5G NR continued RF spectrum expansion.

2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

TOG must continue to upgrade its current CSS systems to handle the new 5G NR rollouts that include more than 200 MHz of new RF spectrum with current generation retrofit/upgrades. The Empower systems will supplement current amplifiers for systems that TOG is currently upgrading with more radios. These additional radios enables up to 8 transmit channels per CSS system requiring additional amplifiers for those additional channels.

3. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

· Contracting Officer (CO): The CO has the overall and primary responsibility for the administration of this contract. Only the CO has the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate this contract on behalf of the Government. This includes modifying and deviating from the contract’s terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, and delivery schedules; making final decisions involving such matters as invoice payments or other consideration due to the Government for nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance, interpreting the contract, and resolving disputes; and, terminating the contract for default or convenience. The CO also has authority to delegate certain responsibilities to an authorized Contracting Officer Representative.

· Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The CO will appoint individual(s) to act as authorized representatives in the monitoring and administration of this contract. This individual is designated in writing as a COR. An individual designated as a COR is authorized to perform the following functions and those functions in accordance with the COR designation memo:

i. Coordinate the technical aspects of this contract and inspect all required services.

ii. Certify, accept and reject invoices deemed improper for payment for the services and/or supplies rendered and allowed under the terms and conditions of this contract.

iii. Evaluate the contractor’s performance.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Empower RF, Inc. 2152-0004 amplifier systems will deliver in 8-10 months.

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All hardware should be delivered to the USMS Technical Operations Group Warehouse:

8730 Morrissette Dr, Springfield, VA 22152

6. CONTRACT TYPE

Purchase order expected to be a firm-fixed price contract.

7. HOURS OF OPERATION

N/A

8. PRODUCTIVE HOURS

N/A

9. TASK REQUIREMENTS

N/A

10. CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

11. TRAINING OF CONTRACTED PERSONNEL

N/A

12. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY & INFORMATION

N/A

N/A

14. TASK MONITORING

The USMS Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this requirement is designated as:

Name: Sandee Burkemper Email: Sandee.Burkemper@usdoj.gov Telephone Number: 202.590.6411

See Section 3 for COR responsibilities.

The USMS Task Monitor (TM) for this requirement is designated as:

Name: James (Brad) Bennett Email: James.Bennett@usdoj.gov Telephone: 404.909.0446

The TM is responsible for receiving deliverables; inspecting and accepting supplies; and coordinating with the COR to certify invoice/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished prior to approval for payment. The TM does not have the authority to alter the Contracting Company’s obligations under this order, or to modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specification, or cost of the order. If, as a result of the technical discussions, it is desirable to alter or change contractual obligations or the scope of the work, the Contracting Officer will issue such changes in writing and signed.

15. TRAVEL

N/A

16. INVOICING

The Contractor will submit invoices for the hours performed by the 30th Calendar date of the month for the prior month’s services. The USMS COR will certify that the contractor performed and that the government received the hours billed by the contractor at the agreed prices/rates.

At a minimum, the Contractor’s invoice must include the following information:

· Company name and address, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

· Contract number, Invoice number, Invoice date

· USMS name, Address

· Period of performance covered by invoice.

· CLIN numbers, supporting documentation as necessary

· Total price, Prompt payment discount terms

NOTE: If any of the information listed above is absent from an invoice then the USMS will reject your invoice. Failure to comply with all invoicing instructions outlines in this SOW will result in automatic rejection of your invoice.

16.1 U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The USMS reserves the right to require payment requests be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. In the event the USMS implements the IPP the the Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment.

The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from IPP Customer Support within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Customer Support Desk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer. The USMS will provide the contractor with sufficient notice to enact IPP procedures and/or submit a waiver request if the USMS pursues this requirement’s implementation.

17. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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