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Attached to: Medical First Responder Training Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: SP4702-23-Q-0015
Issued by: Defense Logistics Agency

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This document is a solicitation for medical first responder training services. The solicitation seeks proposals to provide 101 hours of hybrid medical first responder training to meet Michigan licensure requirements. The training must be provided by a Michigan-licensed EM instructor and be held one day per week for 12 consecutive weeks at the Hart Dole Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. The period of performance is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028, consisting of a base year and four option years. Proposals are due by September 6, 2023. Award will be made to the responsible vendor offering the lowest priced technically acceptable quote based on training meeting Michigan requirements and being taught by a licensed instructor.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 7001333262

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

SP4702-23-Q-0015

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2023 AUG 23

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

Robert Rickel DRR0099

a. NAME

Phone: DSN850-5473

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No Collect calls)

2023 SEP 06

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE SP4702

DCSO COLUMBUS-DIVISION-1

PO BOX 3990

COLUMBUS OH 43218-3990

USA

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

8 (A)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

611519NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERYFOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR

FACILITY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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: REF. 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 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

SEE SCHEDULE

11:59 PM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE ADDENDUM

EDWOSB

$21.0 M

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:RECEIVED INSPECTED

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

36. PAYMENT

PARTIAL FINAL

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

Section A

Purchase Request Summary:

Purchase of Medical First Responder (MFR) training to meet the State of Michigan licensure requirements, 101 hours of a hybrid delivery platform, consisting of in-person and online training delivery as well as test preparation. This training must be taught by a State of Michigan licensed EM Instructor per the Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division regulations. The MFR training shall be designed to provide training for the student to obtain licensure with the Michigan Department of Public Health as a medical first responder.

PR: 7001333262

Date: 08/23/2023 Firm-Fixed-Price Acquisition Material Code: V00007699

NACIS: 611519

Size standard: $21.0 M DoDAAC: SC4400

SC4400

DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES

74 NORTH WASHINGTON

BATTLE CREEK MI 49037-3092

Acquisition Authority: (FAR) Part 13 “Simplified Acquisition Procedures” procedure and regulation will be utilized.

DELIVERY LOCATION:

SC4400

DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES

74 NORTH WASHINGTON

BATTLE CREEK MI 49037-3092

In-person instruction shall be delivered onsite at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center. For scheduling and specific delivery instructions, the vendor will contact Paul F. Ganem prior to the first in-person training session at: Paul.Ganem@DLA.mil or 269-961-5216 (Desk) or 269-967-1641 (Cell).

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ALL QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED TO:

Mr. Robert R. Rickel III Contract Specialist

DCSO-C1

Defense Supply Center Columbus 3990 E Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43213 Phone: (614)-692-5473 Robert.Rickel@DLA.mil

Note: Offers must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM EST on September 6, 2023.

Offers submitted after the specified date will not be considered for award.

Period of Performance:

Begin End Base Year October 1, 2023 September 30, 2024 Option Year 1 October 1, 2024 September 30, 2025 Option Year 2 October 1, 2025 September 30, 2026 Option Year 3 October 1, 2026 September 30, 2027 Option Year 4 October 1, 2027 September 30, 2028

Evaluation Factor for Award:

Training must be provided by a State of Michigan licensed EM Instructor per the Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division regulations.

Contract Award will be made to the responsible vendor that offers the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable quote.

SERVICE CONTRACTOR REPORT (SCR), FAR 52.204-14: is not applicable as this award is not expected to exceed the threshold specified in FAR 4.1703

Common Access Card: The Awardee shall not need access to Common Access Cards (CACs) in order to perform. (DLAM 1000.13) is inapplicable to this requirement.

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW / INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

All payments will be processed and submitted through Wide Area Workflow. Information for Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Invoicing: 2 in 1 Document Invoice.

To ensure timely payment, the vendor should enter the required info WAWF on the day the material ships from their facility. Contractors/vendors not using WAWF will need to register for WAWF in order to gain access to the new MyInvoice functionality.

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Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is a secure web-based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, an acceptance. WAWF allows government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

WAWF is in accordance with the 2001 National Defense Authorization Act (DFARS 252.232-7003/252.232-7006 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports – DEC 2018), which requires claims for payment under a Department of Defense Contract to be submitted in electronic form.

As of March 03, 2008, DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require the use of the Wide Area Workflow as the only acceptable electronic system for submitting requests for payment (invoices and receiving reports) under DoD contracts.

Government credit card will not be utilized for the orders against this contract. All payments will be processed and submitted through WAWF “only.”

When creating an invoice in WAWF, the contractor must input DoDAAC# (SC4400) under the service acceptor field. Otherwise, the payment would not be processed on time.

Below web link for Wide Area Workflow Reference Guidance for Vendors. (Note: this guidance would help the vendor through the entire process of registration, submitting, void, and track invoices in WAWF). https://wawf.eb.mil DLA WAWF Assistance (General Questions) 571-767-1915 wawf@dla.mil When entering an invoice in WAWF, please use a unit of issue (UOI) of UN for all CLINs.

In addition, for billing purposes, the task order CLINs will be “flipped.” Enter invoices as shown below:

WAWF Entry = QTY - X.XX, U/P - $1.00, UOI – UN

ASSISTANCE IN SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS/INVOICES INTO THE WIDE AREA

WORKFLOW (WAWF)

If you need instruction on how to submit an invoice to the Government in WAWF, follow the below instructions. It is not necessary to log into WAWF to access the training.

1. Click on the Help/Training folder located on the top right hand corner WAWF home page. https://wawf.eb.mil/xhtml/ unauth/home/login.xhtml#

2. Go to Training

3. Click on Web based Training

4. Click on iRAPT

5. Go to Roles and click on vendor

6. Click Vendor creating documents in iRAPT

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7. Under Document, Scroll down through the documents list and selected the document you wish to learn about. In this case the document you should select is The 2 in 1 (Services Only). You find both a video and step by step instructions on how to complete any the form and be able to submit your invoice into WAWF.

After reviewing this information and you are still having problems, you can call the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) Help Desk at 1-800-756-4571 Prompt 2.

Their hours of operation are between 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Monday to Friday Eastern Standard Time. Assistance may also be available to assist in the submission of the invoice by contacting the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) office located in your State. There is an office for your county. Their website for further information is:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/SmallBusiness/PTAC.aspx#DDL_Lines

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CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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SP4702-23-Q-0015

SECTION B

SUPPLIES/SERVICES: U006-V00007699

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Medical First Responder Training - Base Year.

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT .

0001 U006-V00007699 1.000 UN $ ________________ $ ________________

Vocational/Technic al

PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price

PREP FOR DELIVERY:

N/A

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

SC4400

DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES

74 NORTH WASHINGTON

BATTLE CREEK MI 49037-3092

SUPPLIES/SERVICES: U006-V00007699

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Medical First Responder Training - Option Year 1.

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT .

1001 U006-V00007699 1.000 UN $ ________________ $ ________________

Vocational/Technic al

This line item is an option in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation/award.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/31/2024 - 09/30/2025

SUPPLIES/SERVICES: U006-V00007699

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Medical First Responder Training - Option Year 2.

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT .

2001 U006-V00007699 1.000 UN $ ________________ $ ________________

Vocational/Technic al

This line item is an option in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation/award.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/31/2025 - 09/30/2026

SUPPLIES/SERVICES: U006-V00007699

CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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SP4702-23-Q-0015

SECTION B

SUPPLY/SERVICE: U006-V00007699 CONT'D

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Medical First Responder Training - Option Year 3.

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT .

3001 U006-V00007699 1.000 UN $ ________________ $ ________________

Vocational/Technic al

This line item is an option in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation/award.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/31/2026 - 09/30/2027

SUPPLIES/SERVICES: U006-V00007699

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Medical First Responder Training - Option Year 4.

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT .

4001 U006-V00007699 1.000 UN $ ________________ $ ________________

Vocational/Technic al

This line item is an option in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation/award.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/31/2027 - 09/30/2028

GOVT USE

External External External Customer RDD/

ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date .

0001 7001333262 0001 N/A N/A N/A 02/29/2024

1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

3001 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

4001 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

SAMPLE MRT CURRICULUM / SCHEDULE:

THERE IS ONLY ONE CLIN FOR EACH YEAR OF TRAINING; THE ABOVE ARE

ITEMS NUMBERS INCLUDED IN CLIN 0001.

Note: Submit formal quotes (company letter head and signature) via email to Robert.Rickel@DLA.mil

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A. Objectives

1. In the interest of creating an agile and flexible Medical Response Team (MRT), a medical first responder (MFR) program for the Hart Dole Inouye Federal Center (HDIFC) and meeting the requirements of the Michigan Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division and in keeping with the highest of standards within Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the following are requirements are submitted.

Provide MFR training to meet the State of Michigan licensure requirements, 101 hours of a hybrid delivery platform, consisting of in-person, online, and testing preparation, according to Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division. (Specific MFR curriculum is identified page 7 of this document) This training must be taught by a State of Michigan licensed EM Instructor per the Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division regulations.

The MFR Course is designed to provide training for the student to obtain licensure with the Michigan Department of Public Health as a medical first responder. This continuation of state licensure will ensure the well-being of the employees at the HDIFC by aiding with-in the facility in the event of an emergency whether it is a medical, natural or a manmade disaster.

This course will include CPR, AED, bleeding control, airway management, splinting, extrications, medical emergencies eight-hours a day, one day per week for 12 weeks.

B. Scope

1. The offeror shall successfully deliver the EMT 110 Medical First Responder Training from the State of Michigan, utilizing the appropriate curriculum that prepares the student for the State of Michigan Medical First Responder certification.

2. The offeror shall be located within a one hundred (100) mile radius or less than a 2-hour drive from the Hart Dole Inouye Federal Center at 74 N. Washington Street, Battle Creek, Michigan.

3. The offeror will host the course at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

4. The offeror will deliver said course one-day a week, twelve (12) weeks consecutively on

Wednesdays unless inclement weather where the HDIFC is closed or on a scheduled Federal Holiday. The make-up day will be the Thursday immediately following the Wednesday or a day going forward mutually acceptable for the students and instructor(s).

DELIVERABLES

CLIN 1 Deliver the 101-hour Medical First Responder Course twice within the period of performance of the contract

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD

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C. Specific Tasks

1. The activities associated with this project shall be categorized into the following tasks:

a. The instructor shall successfully deliver 1 (one) day per week for Twelve (12) weeks the EMT 110 Medical First Responder Training course MFR Training.

b. At a minimum the course shall provide: the comprehensive skills and in-depth knowledge needed by the attendees to pass the State of Michigan Certification for MFR’s.

c. At a minimum each topic shall provide the following topics/objectives: SEE sample curriculum/schedule in section B.

CI. Key Personnel Skill Qualifications

1. Offerer shall provide an instructor who is accredited through a post-secondary institution and is accredited by the State of Michigan licensed EMS instructor/coordinator. Provide with their proposal resume(s) of the instructor(s) to perform this training that demonstrates having obtained formal instructor or facilitator training, and specific and detailed knowledge of and proficiency in EMS training, performance in the field and the office setting, as well as the ability to communicated effectively to ensure that all facets of the training are absorbed by the attendees, and the flexibility of adjusting the training to accommodate special needs of attendees.

CII. Course Materials

1. The offeror shall provide all printed course materials, rosters, software, evaluation/course feedback forms and Vendor Visual aids necessary to perform the class, course completion certificates, and any other training supplies necessary to successfully deliver the course. Delivered onsite at the HDIFC in Battle Creek, MI.

2. Government Furnished Materials N/A

3. Deliverables

The instructor shall provide the DLA Finance, Log Info Svc Point of Contact a copy of the roster, course evaluations and any course feedback as appropriate within five (5) business, days after each course is completed.

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4. Customer Point of Contact and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR):

Paul F. Ganem Installation Management DM-FBS Security Services Emergency Management Paul.Ganem@DLA.mil Phone: (269) 961-5216

5. Government Contract Specialist:

Robert R. Rickel III DLA Contract Services Offices – Columbus (DCSO-C1) Defense Logistics Agency 3990 E. Broad Street (Desk A2N107) Columbus, OH 43213 Robert.Rickel@DLA.mil (614)-692-5473

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD (CONTINUED)

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5. Period of Performance

Two courses shall be delivered during each period of performance with course start dates at the end of May or beginning of June. The following period of performance periods are open for this class:

A. Class shall start at 08:00 and end at 16:30. All times are Eastern. No work shall be performed during weekend of federal holidays. Government will not be paying overtime to the contractor. Work hours are subject to change after award per mutual agreement.

B. If the above period will not work for the contractor, the contractor shall provide an alternative training period or periods; however, the Government reserves the right to reject alternative date/offer if facilities are not available or if the date is not considered mutually acceptable.

6. Technical Documentation

Offeror shall submit a course outline which identifies how the teaching method will be equal to the specifications listed in Sections C and D above.

A. Federally Observed Holidays

The following legal holidays are observed by this agency:

Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day Third Monday in January Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Third Monday in February President’s Day Last Monday in May Memorial Day Juneteenth June 19th July 4 Independence Day First Monday in September Labor Day Second Monday in October Columbus Day November 11 Veterans Day Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day December 25 Christmas Day

In the event of the training location experiences a closure or other unanticipated event

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD (CONTINUED)

SP4702-23-Q-0015 Page 13 of 47 that prevents training to occur, the materials that were to be covered on that given day would be rescheduled to the end of the training. The vendor will not be compensated for any expenses unless the change happens twelve hours or less than the course was scheduled to be taught, unless it is an event that would prevent participants from safely traveling to the training site.

B. Section 508 Compliance

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. This applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Any/all electronic and information technology procured through this effort must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194. 36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and is viewable at http://www.section508.gov

C. Security Requirements:

Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQ DLA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

D. Invoicing:

Payment of invoices will be accomplished by payment through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Invoices will be submitted to the Wide Area Workflow system in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions within 10 workdays after the conclusion of work performed. Invoices shall be submitted through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), See DFARS Clause 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions for detailed instructions on how to submit invoices.

Certain skilled, experienced, professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. These are

E. Common Access Card:

IAW DLAM 1000.13, It has been determined that Common Access Cards (CAC's) for contractor personnel are not required for the performance of this award.

F. C05 Changes to Key Personnel (OCT 2016).

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD (CONTINUED)

SP4702-23-Q-0015 Page 14 of 47 http://www.section508.gov/ defined as "key personnel" and are those persons whose resumes are submitted as part of the technical/ business proposal for evaluation. The contractor shall use key personnel as identified in its proposal during the performance of this contract and will request contracting officer approval prior to any changes. Requests for approval of any changes shall be in writing with a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the change. The request must contain a complete resume for the new key personnel and any other pertinent information, such as degrees, certifications, and work history. New key personnel must have qualifications that are equal to or higher than those being replaced.

The contracting officer will evaluate the request and notify the contractor whether the requested change is acceptable to the Government.

G. SERVICE CONTRACTOR REPORT (SCR), FAR 52.204-14: is not applicable as this award is not expected to exceed the threshold specified in FAR 4.1703

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD (CONT.)

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984) (FAR)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

( JUN 2020) (FAR)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO

INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN 2020) (FAR)

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT

PAPER (MAY 2011) (FAR)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2018) (FAR)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014) (FAR)

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(NOV 2021) (FAR)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause– “Covered contractor information system” means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

“Federal contract information” 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, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

“Information” means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

“Information system” means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

“Safeguarding” means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

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(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

(End of clause)

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) (FAR)

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

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

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

(End of provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

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The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

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

(b) Prohibition.

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

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

(c) 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 telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity

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

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

(ii) For covered services—

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

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

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

(i) For covered equipment—

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

(ii) For covered services—

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

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52.207-1 NOTICE OF STANDARD COMPETITION (MAY 2006) (FAR)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) (FAR)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the

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Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

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(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

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(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

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(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical…

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