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SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. This Contract Is A Rated Order Under

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

Rating Page of Pages

2. Contract Number 3. Solicitation Number 4. Type of Solicitation 5. Date Issued 6. Requisition/Purchase Number Sealed Bid (IFB)

Negotiated (RFP)

7. Issued By Code 8. Address Offer To (If Other Than Item 7)

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in until (hour) local time (Date).

Caution - Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. For Information A. Name B. Telephone (No Collect Calls) C. E-mail Address

Call: Area Code Number Ext.

11. Table Of Contents

(X) Sec. Description Page(s) (X) Sec. Description Page(s)

Part I - The Schedule Part II - Contract Clauses A Solicitation/Contract Form I Contract Clauses

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Part III - List Of Documents, Exhibits, And Other Attach.

C Description/Specs./Work Statement J List of Attachments D Packaging and Marking Part IV - Representations And Instructions E Inspection and Acceptance K Representations, Certifications, and F Deliveries or Performance Other Statements of Offerors G Contract Administration Data L Instrs., Conds., and Notices to Offerors H Special Contract Requirements M Evaluation Factors for Award

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. Discount For Prompt Payment 10 Calendar Days (%) 20 Calendar Days (%) 30 Calendar Days (%) Calendar Days (%) (See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. Acknowledgment of Amendments (The offeror acknowledges Amendment No. Date Amendment No. Date receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

15A. Name and Code Facility 16. Name and Title of Person Authorized to Sign Offer Address of (Type or Print) Offeror

15B. Telephone Number 15C. Check if Remittance Address is 17. Signature 18. Offer Date Area Code Number Ext. Different From Above – Enter such

Address In Schedule

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. Accepted As To Items Numbered 20. Amount 21. Accounting And Appropriation

22. Authority For Using Other Than Full And Open Competition: 23. Submit Invoices To Address Shown In Item

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. Administered By (If other than Item 7) Code 25. Payment Will Be Made By Code

26. Name of Contracting Officer (Type or Print) 27. United States Of America 28. Award Date

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION Standard Form 33 (Rev. 9-97) Previous edition is unusable Prescribed By GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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2018AUG24

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2018AUG24 SEE SCHEDULE

W52P1J

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

BLDGS 60 & 62

KYLE C. MURRAY

(309)782-2101

CCRC-TC

KYLE.C.MURRAY.CIV@MAIL.MIL

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: KYLE C. MURRAY

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCRC-TC/(309)782-2101

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Type of Contract 2: Time and Materials

Kind of Contract: Service Contracts

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1. The Army Contracting Command Rock Island has a requirement to acquire Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Support Services to keep satellite communications systems fully functional and operational. PdM WESS is responsible for managing the acquisition, development, and modernization of enterprise SATCOM systems and state-of-the-art satellite systems portfolios. Under PdM WESS, Project Office

Satellite Terminal Systems (PO STS) is responsible for acquisition, fielding, and life-cycle management of enterprise wideband Military

Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) earth terminals, and associated sub-systems. PO STS also procures, fields, and provides sustainment support on behalf of other DoD Services and Agencies as required. PO STS SATCOM terminal systems are large aperture satellite earth terminals that include the AN/GSC-52 Modernization program family of terminals, the AN/GSC-70 Ka-Band Satellite Transmit

& Receive System (KaSTARS), the AN/GSC-52B (V) Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET), and the Direct Communications Link. PO

Satellite Baseland Systems (SBS) is responsible for the development, engineering, acquisition, fielding, Configuration Management (CM), and life-cycle sustainment in support of the PdM WESS mission. They will implement their responsibility executing various projects related to SATCOM baseband systems to include modems, multiplexers, Internet Protocol (IP) modernization, electrical power distribution, new facility equipment planning, and legacy system overhauls. PdM WESS/STS satellite terminals are at approximately 50 SATCOM locations worldwide IAW SATCOM Support Performance Work Statement/Attachment 0002.

2. This solicitation will result in a Single Award consisting of one base year, four option years, and one six-month option. The award will consist of a combination of Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and Cost Reimbursement (CR) CLINs. This requirement is being solicited under Full and Open Competition.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 (size standard is $15 million).

3. The USG may require the Contractor to purchase hardware, software, and related supplies to support specific projects in performance of the PWS. Once a requirement for procurement is identified, the Contractor shall submit a request to the USG for approval to purchase.

The request shall include the purpose, specific items, direct cost, and rationale. For all ARMY Information Technology purchases, the

Contractor shall use the Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) Contract as the primary source for procuring commercial Information Technology (IT) Hardware and Software, IAW AFARS 5139.101-90 and Secretary of the Army Memorandum, Army Waiver

Process for Commercial Off-the-Shelf Information Technology Procurement outside the CHESS Program, July 6, 2013. If the purchase requirement is not available through CHESS, the Contractor shall obtain a Statement of Non-Availability from the CHESS web site at https://chess.army.mil and then request an Information Technology Approval System (ITAS) waiver to use non-CHESS vehicles through the Chief Information Officer G6. Warranties for all equipment/software purchased by the Contractor on behalf of the USG must name the USG as the warrantee.

The Contractor shall obtain three quotes for all purchases over the current micro-purchase threshold identified in the FAR and purchase the lowest quote. The Contractor shall provide all supporting documentation including waivers, quotes and receipts to the USG, upon request.

Hardware Procurements: Although this contract is targeted to meet the requirements as detailed in the PWS the primary mechanism for all

IT hardware procurements is through CHESS. Any hardware procured shall be compatible with current USG equipment. Contract Officers

Representative (COR) approval is required prior to any Contractor purchase.

Software Procurements: IAW DFARS 208.74, in situations where the purchase of commercial software, including preloaded software, is needed to satisfy the requirements of a particular order, requirements shall be fulfilled with the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative

(ESI). When authorized by the USG, the Contractor shall order from the DoD ESI sources to obtain the software to satisfy the requirement. If use of software from ESI sources is not specified initially in an order, the Contractor shall coordinate with the ordering activity prior to using another source. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing available DoD ESI sources. The listing of

COTS software available from DoD ESI sources can be viewed on the following website: http://www.esi.mil/ . Alternatively, the

Contractor may be required to utilize software provided by the USG as Government-furnished property.

4. Other Direct Costs (ODCs) must be submitted with supporting documentation and preapproved by the COR. Supporting documentation includes competitive quotes, market value documentation and historical data. This category includes travel, reproduction, shipping expenses, material purchases, software licenses, IT hardware and associated warranties. It could also entail the rental of suitable training venues if applicable. When invoicing for ODCs, supporting documentation shall be attached to the invoice. Supporting documentation for invoiced travel invoiced must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulation and includes, but is not limited to, hotel receipts, rental car receipts, parking receipts, gas receipts, baggage receipts, conference fees etc.

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5. A formal source selection process will be utilized and a Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will be established to award the contract. Award will be based on the best overall proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government utilizing a trade-off analysis. Appropriate consideration will be given to the five (5) evaluation factors: Technical Approach, Management Approach, Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Price.

OFFERORS are advised that the award might not be made to the lowest priced OFFEROR. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than "Acceptable" must be achieved for each of the following Non-Price Factors: Technical Approach, Management Approach, and Small

Business Participation.

6. *ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 PM CENTRAL TIME (CT) 7 SEPTEMBER 2018. QUESTIONS SHALL BE

SUBMITTED TO JOELLE DONOVAN, JOELLE.R.DONOVAN.CIV@MAIL.MIL AND KYLE MURRAY, KYLE.C.MURRAY.CIV@MAIL.MIL

**PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 PM CT 24 SEPTEMBER 2018.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0001 ***

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Reference No. of Document Being Continued

MOD/AMD

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

9999 SEE PRICE MATRIX $ ________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: INFORMATIONAL CLIN

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Destination ACCEPTANCE: Destination

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

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See Attachment 0001 Pricing Matrix.

*** END OF NARRATIVE B0001 ***

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or https://www.acquisition.gov/

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or https://www.acquisition.gov/

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

Regulatory Cite Title Date Regulatory Cite Title Date _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

E-1 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE AUG/1996

E-2 52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--COST-REIMBURSEMENT APR/1984

E-3 52.246-6 INSPECTION--TIME-AND-MATERIAL AND LABOR-HOUR MAY/2001

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or https://www.acquisition.gov/

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

Regulatory Cite Title Date Regulatory Cite Title Date _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

F-1 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG/1989

F-2 252.211-7007 REPORTING OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AUG/2012

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Regulatory Cite Title Date Regulatory Cite Title Date _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

G-1 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS MAY/2013

a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"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.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.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) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice

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) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer

Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

TBD

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

TBD

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in

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 TBD

Issue By DoDAAC W52P1J

Admin DoDAAC W52P1J

Inspect By DoDAAC TBD

Ship To Code TBD

Ship From Code TBD

Mark For Code TBD

Service Approver (DoDAAC) TBD

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) TBD

Accept at Other DoDAAC TBD

LPO DoDAAC TBD

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC TBD

Other DoDAAC(s) TBD

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(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the "Send Additional Email

Notifications" field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Joelle.R.Donovan.civ@mail.mil; Jason.L.Krueger.civ@mail.mil

(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.

Joelle.R.Donovan.civ@mail.mil

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-

618-5988.

(End of clause)

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. OFFERORS are encouraged to pay special attention to the Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) concerns located at Section 1.6.1 in the SATCOM Support Performance Work Statement (Attachment 0002). Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.5, an Organizational

Conflict of Interest may result when factors create an actual or potential conflict of interest on a contract, or when the nature of the work to be performed on the contract creates an actual or potential conflict of interest on a future acquisition.

Due to the nature of the work to be performed on this contract, the Contractor will be required to submit signed NDA forms and report any potential conflicts for all personnel working under this contract. Without exception, all Contractors are required to report potential OCI issues to the KO immediately regardless of the stage of the acquisition/contract/order (e.g., pre-solicitation, pre-award, post award, etc.) and regardless of what provisions and clauses are provided for in the contract/order.

Offerors are advised that employees of the firms identified below may serve as non-government advisors in the source selection process.

These individuals will be authorized access only to those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. Such firms are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition:

Bowhead Support, LLC AASKI Technology, Inc. Systems Technologies, Inc.

4900 Seminary Rd Ste 1200 7411 Alban Station Ct Ste 104-106 185 RT 36

Alexandria, VA 22311 Springfield, VA 22150 West Long Branch, NJ 07764

CAGE: 6K0J0 CAGE: 5PR55 CAGE: 0LE07

In accomplishing their duties related to the source selection process, the aforementioned firms may require access to proprietary information contained in the Offerors' proposals. These support contractors will be required to protect the Offerors' information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

All contractor personnel included in the source selection organization are required to sign a Nondisclosure, Conflicts of Interest, and

Rules of Conduct Certificate, which requires the participating individuals to protect source selection and proprietary information in accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act.

In accordance with FAR 9.505-4(b), each offeror shall enter into written agreements with Bowhead Support, AASKI Technology, and Systems

Technology to permit disclosure of their proposals to these support contractors for the purpose of proposal evaluation. Copies of the executed agreements shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with offeror's proposal.

IAW FAR 9.5, Notice of Organizational Conflict of Interest, if an offeror believes a potential or actual OCI exists, a mitigation plan shall be provided prior to award for approval by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for the Republic of Korea (ROK) shall be included in the contract:

INVITED CONTRACTOR OR TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE STATUS

UNDER U.S. - REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK)

Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) status shall be governed by the U.S.-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as implemented by United States Forces Korea (USFK) Reg 700-19, which can be found under the publications tab on the US Forces Korea homepage http://www.usfk.mil

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause

"U.S. ROK Status of Forces Agreement" means the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. of America, Regarding

Facilities and Areas and the Status of U.S. Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea, as amended.

"Combatant Commander" means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. In

Korea, the Combatant Commander is the Commander, United States Pacific Command.

"United States Forces Korea (USFK)" means the subordinate unified command through which US forces would be sent to the Combined Forces

Command fighting components.

"Commander, United States Forces Korea (COMUSK)" means the commander of all U.S. forces present in Korea. In the Republic of Korea, COMUSK also serves as Commander, Combined Forces Command (CDR CFC) and Commander, United Nations Command (CDR UNC).

"USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management (USFK/FKAQ)" means the principal staff office to USFK for all acquisition matters and administrator of the U.S.-ROK SOFA as applied to US and Third Country contractors under the Invited Contractor (IC) and

Technical Representative (TR) Program (USFK Reg 700-19).

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"Responsible Officer (RO)" means a senior DOD employee (such as a military E5 and above or civilian GS-7 and above), appointed by the

USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA), who is directly responsible for determining and administering appropriate logistics support for IC/TRs during contract performance in the ROK.

(b) IC or TR status under the SOFA is subject to the written approval of USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management (FKAQ), Unit #15237, APO AP 96205-5237.

(c) The contracting officer will coordinate with HQ USFK/FKAQ, IAW FAR 25.8, and USFK Reg 700-19. FKAQ will determine the appropriate contractor status under the SOFA and notify the contracting officer of that determination.

(d) Subject to the above determination, the contractor, including its employees and lawful dependents, may be accorded such privileges and exemptions under conditions and limitations as specified in the SOFA and USFK Reg 700-19. These privileges and exemptions may be furnished during the performance period of the contract, subject to their availability and continued SOFA status. Logistics support privileges are provided on an as-available basis to properly authorized individuals. Some logistics support may be issued as Government

Furnished Property or transferred on a reimbursable basis.

(e) The contractor warrants and shall ensure that collectively, and individually, its officials and employees performing under this contract will not perform any contract, service, or other business activity in the ROK, except under U.S. Government contracts and that performance is IAW the SOFA.

(f) The contractors direct employment of any Korean-National labor for performance of this contract shall be governed by ROK labor law and USFK regulation(s) pertaining to the direct employment and personnel administration of Korean National personnel.

(g) The authorities of the ROK have the right to exercise jurisdiction over invited contractors and technical representatives, including contractor officials, employees and their dependents, for offenses committed in the ROK and punishable by the laws of the ROK. In recognition of the role of such persons in the defense of the ROK, they will be subject to the provisions of Article XXII, SOFA, related

Agreed Minutes and Understandings. In those cases in which the authorities of the ROK decide not to exercise jurisdiction, they shall notify the U.S. military authorities as soon as possible. Upon such notification, the military authorities will have the right to exercise jurisdiction as is conferred by the laws of the U.S.

(h) Invited contractors and technical representatives agree to cooperate fully with the USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA) and Responsible

Officer (RO) on all matters pertaining to logistics support and theater training requirements. Contractors will provide the assigned SA prompt and accurate reports of changes in employee status as required by USFK Reg 700-19.

(i) Theater Specific Training. Training Requirements for IC/TR personnel shall be conducted in accordance with USFK Reg 350-2 Theater

Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK. IC/TR personnel shall comply with requirements of USFK Reg 350-2.

(j) Except for contractor air crews flying Air Mobility Command missions, all U.S. contractors performing work on USAF classified contracts will report to the nearest Security Forces Information Security Section for the geographical area where the contract is to be performed to receive information concerning local security requirements.

(k) Invited Contractor and Technical Representative status may be withdrawn by USFK/FKAQ upon:

(1) Completion or termination of the contract.

(2) Determination that the contractor or its employees are engaged in business activities in the ROK other than those pertaining to U.S.

armed forces.

(3) Determination that the contractor or its employees are engaged in practices in contravention to Korean law or USFK regulations.

(l) It is agreed that the withdrawal of invited contractor or technical representative status, or the withdrawal of, or failure to provide any of the privileges associated therewith by the U.S. and USFK, shall not constitute grounds for excusable delay by the contractor in the performance of the contract and will not justify or excuse the contractor defaulting in the performance of this contract. Furthermore, it is agreed that withdrawal of SOFA status for reasons outlined in USFK Reg 700-19, Chapter 2-6 shall not serve as a basis for the contractor filing any claims against the U.S. or USFK. Under no circumstance shall the withdrawal of SOFA Status or privileges be considered or construed as a breach of contract by the U.S. Government.

(m) Support.

(1) Unless the terms and conditions of this contract place the responsibility with another party, the COMUSK will develop a security plan to provide protection, through military means, of Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations when sufficient or legitimate civilian authority does not exist.

(2)(i) All Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations are authorized resuscitative care, stabilization, hospitalization

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at level III military treatment facilities, and assistance with patient movement in emergencies where loss of life, limb, or eyesight could occur. Hospitalization will be limited to stabilization and short-term medical treatment with an emphasis on return to duty or placement in the patient movement system.

(ii) When the Government provides medical or emergency dental treatment or transportation of Contractor personnel to a selected civilian facility, the Contractor shall ensure that the Government is reimbursed for any costs associated with such treatment or transportation.

(iii) Medical or dental care beyond this standard is not authorized unless specified elsewhere in this contract.

(3) Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor is responsible for all other support required for its personnel engaged in the theater of operations under this contract.

(n) Compliance with laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel supporting U.S Armed

Forces in the Republic of Korea as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are familiar with and comply with, all applicable

(1) United States, host country, and third country national laws;

(2) Treaties and international agreements;

(3) United States regulations, directives, instructions, policies, and procedures; and

(4) Orders, directives, and instructions issued by the COMUSK relating to force protection, security, health, safety, or relations and interaction with local nationals. Included in this list are force protection advisories, health advisories, area (i.e. off-limits), prostitution and human trafficking and curfew restrictions.

(o) Vehicle or equipment licenses. IAW USFK Regulation 190-1, Contractor personnel shall possess the required licenses to operate all vehicles or equipment necessary to perform the contract in the theater of operations. All contractor employees/dependents must have either a Korean drivers license or a valid international drivers license to legally drive on Korean roads

(p) Evacuation.

(1) If the COMUSK orders a non-mandatory or mandatory evacuation of some or all personnel, the Government will provide assistance, to the extent available, to United States and third country national contractor personnel.

(2) Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).

(i) The contractor shall designate a representative to provide contractor personnel and dependents information to the servicing NEO warden as required by direction of the Responsible Officer.

(ii) If contract period of performance in the Republic of Korea is greater than six months, non-emergency essential contractor personnel and all IC/TR dependents shall participate in at least one USFK sponsored NEO exercise per year.

(q) Next of kin notification and personnel recovery.

(1) The Contractor shall be responsible for notification of the employee-designated next of kin in the event an employee dies, requires evacuation due to an injury, or is missing, captured, or abducted.

(2) In the case of missing, captured, or abducted contractor personnel, the Government will assist in personnel recovery actions in accordance with DOD Directive 2310.2, Personnel Recovery.

(3) IC/TR personnel shall accomplish Personnel Recovery/Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (PR/SERE) training in accordance with

USFK Reg 525-40, Personnel Recovery Procedures and USFK Reg 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and

Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK.

(r) Mortuary affairs. Mortuary affairs for contractor personnel who die while providing support in the theater of operations to U.S.

Armed Forces will be handled in accordance with DOD Directive 1300.22, Mortuary Affairs Policy and Army Regulation 638-2, Care and

Disposition of Remains and Disposition of Personal Effects.

(s) USFK Responsible Officer (RO). The USFK appointed RO will ensure all IC/TR personnel complete all applicable training as outlined in this clause.

3. The Technical Expert Status (TESA) shall be included in the contract:

TECHNICAL EXPERT STATUS AUTHORIZATION

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The contractor shall assign personnel to Europe in accordance with contracting officer guidance as delineated in each task order.

All such assignments shall comply with the following:

ARMY IN EUROPE REGULATION 715-9-CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN GERMANY-TECHNICAL EXPERT, TROOP CARE. AND ANALYTICAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL

In accordance with AER 715-9, DoD will obtain approval by applicable OCONUS authorities for accreditation of employees to fill contract

TES A or TC positions. The contractor will ensure all contract personnel have their TESA applications and resumes approved by the DoD

Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) before deploying. Accredited Technical Experts will be authorized to use Government facilities in accordance with SOFA policies. Authorized logistics support items include: Commissary, to include rationed items; AFFES (Military

Exchange) to include rationed items and purchase of POL; military postal service; children are authorized to attend DoD overseas

Schools; local Government transportation for official government business (non-tactical); emergency medical/dental services; local MWR services; Class VI, to include rationed items; military banking facilities; Customs Exception; Mortuary Service; legal assistance credit unions; and NATO Status of Forces Agreement Letter and/or Stamp. The contractor shall promptly notify the COR if a TESA employee once accredited is no longer performing duties requiring accreditation. Short term TDY may be performed in accordance with AER-715-9.

4. The contractor shall provide technical and administrative support in Japan on a full-time basis in order to accomplish the tasks listed herein. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for Japan shall be included in the contract:

(1) Contract to be Performed in Japan. The Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and Japan (SOFA) governs the rights and obligations of the United States armed forces in Japan. Unless a contractor is present in Japan solely to perform under a contract with the United States for the sole benefit of the United States armed forces in Japan and is accorded privileges under SOFA Article XIV, it and its employees shall be subject to all the laws and regulations of Japan. Certain contractor employees and their dependents not accorded privileges under SOFA Article XIV may be accorded privileges under SOFA Article l(b)

(2) The Contractor shall comply with the instruction of the Contracting Officer concerning the entry of its employees, equipment, and supplies into Japan, and shall comply with all applicable Japanese laws and regulations as well as United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and

USFJ component policies and regulations during the performance of this contract.

(3) SOFA Article l(b) Status

(A) SOFA Article l(b) status. Contractor employees performing under contracts with the United States for the provision of services in support of U.S. armed forces in Japan, and whose presence is required in Japan to provide such services, may be determined eligible to acquire SOFA status in Japan as part of the civilian component under Article l(b) of the SOFA. Article l(b) does not create a lawful status in Japan for any entity other than individuals (e.g., the company employing the individual does not acquire SOFA status under

Article l(b)). To qualify for SOFA status under SOFA Article l(b), such individuals must be:

(i) United States nationals,

(ii) not ordinarily resident in Japan,

(iii) present in Japan at the invitation of, and solely for the purpose of executing contracts with, the United States for the benefit of the United States armed forces, and (iv) not contractors or employees of a contractor whose presence in Japan is solely for the purpose of executing contracts within the definition of SOFA Article XIV.

(B) The contracting officer may determine a proposed contractor employee's eligibility for recognition as a Member of the Civilian

Component under Article l(b) of the SOFA by documenting on a Letter of Authorization (LOA) that the contractor employee is essential to the mission of the United States armed forces and has a high degree of skill of knowledge for the accomplishment of mission requirements by fulfilling one of the following:

(i) Acquiring the skill and knowledge through a process of higher education or specialized training and experience; or

(ii) Possessing a security clearance recognized by the United States to perform his or her duties; or

(iii) Possessing a license or certification issued by a U.S. Federal Department or Agency, U.S. State, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia to perform his or her duties; or

(iv) Identified by the United States armed forces as necessary in an emergent situation and will remain in Japan for less than 91 days to fulfill specialized duties; or

(v) Specifically authorized by the Joint Committee.

(C) Contractor employees shall present a valid LOA, signed by the Contracting Officer, to Japanese immigration officials upon entry into

Japan to receive GOJ recognition as a Member of the Civilian Component under Article l(b) of the SOFA.

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(D) SOFA Article 1(b) privileges and benefits. Persons granted authority to enter Japan under SOFA Article l(b) and their dependents

(defined as spouse, children under 21, and, if dependent for over half their support upon an individual having SOFA Article l(b) status, parents and children over 21) may be accorded the following benefits of the SOFA. These privileges are personal to the employee/dependent and do not inure to the employer.

(i) Access to and movement between facilities and areas in use by the United States armed forces and between such facilities and areas and the ports or airports of Japan as provided for in SOFA Article V, paragraph 2;

(ii) Entry into Japan and exemption from Japanese laws and regulations on the registration and control of aliens as provided for in SOFA

Article IX;

(iii) Acceptance as valid by Japan, without a driving test or fee, a U.S. Forces, Japan Operator's Permit for Civilian Vehicle as provided for in SOFA Article X. Issuance of such permit shall be subject to applicable military regulation;

(iv) Exemption from customs duties and other such charges on materials, supplies, and equipment which are to be incorporated into articles or facilities used by the United States armed forces furniture, household goods for private use imported by person when they first arrive to work in Japan, vehicles and parts imported for private use, and reasonable quantities of clothing and household goods for everyday private use which are mailed into Japan through United States military post offices as provided for in SOFA Article XI, paragraphs 2 and 3;

(v) Exemption from the laws and regulations of Japan with respect to terms and conditions of employment as provided for in SOFA Article

XII, paragraph 7, except that such exemption shall not apply to the employment of local nationals in Japan;

(vi) Exemption from Japanese taxes to the Government of Japan or to any other taxing agency in Japan on income received as a result of their service with the United States armed forces as provided for in SOFA Article XIII. The provisions of Article XIII do not exempt such persons from payment of Japanese taxes on income derived from Japanese sources;

(vii) If authorized by the installation commander or designee, the right to use exchanges, commissaries, messes, social clubs, theaters, newspapers and other non-appropriated fund organizations regulated by United States military authorities as provided for in SOFA Article

XV;

(viii) The transmission into or outside of Japan of United States dollar or dollar instruments realized as a result of contract performance as provided for in SOFA Article XIX, paragraph 2;

(ix) The use of postal facilities as provided for in SOFA Article XXI;

(x) Exemption from taxation in Japan on the holding, use transfer by death, or transfer to person or agencies entitled to tax exemption under the SOFA, of movable property, tangible or intangible, the presence of which in Japan is due solely to the temporary presence of these persons in Japan, provided such exemption shall not apply to property held for the purpose of investment or the conduct of other business in Japan or to any intangible property registered in Japan.

(xi) Japan authorities have the right to exercise jurisdiction over SOFA personnel in relation to offenses committed in Japan and punishable by the law of Japan. In those cases in which the Japanese authorities have the primary right to exercise jurisdiction but decide not to do so, the

United States shall have the right to exercise such jurisdiction as is conferred on it by the law of the United States.

(xii) Logistic Support. Contractor, contractor personnel, and in the case of personnel granted SOFA Article l(b) status, dependents, shall, subject to availability as determined by the installation commander or designee, be provided logistic support including, but not limited to, the items below.

(1) Base Exchange, including exchange service stations, theaters, and commissary (Article l.b personnel/dependents and Article XIV personnel only);

(2) Laundry and dry cleaning;

(3) Military banking facilities (Article l(b) personnel/dependents and Article XIV personnel only);

(4) Transient billeting facilities;

(5) Open mess (club) membership, as determined by each respective club;

(6) Casualty assistance (mortuary services) on a reimbursable basis;

(7) Routine medical care on a reimbursable basis for U.S. citizens and emergency medical care on a reimbursable basis for non-U.S.

citizens;

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(8) Dental care, limited to relief of emergencies on a reimbursable basis;

(9) Department of Defense Dependent Schools on a space-available and tuition-paying basis;

(10) Postal support, as authorized by military postal regulations;

(11) Local recreation services on a space-available basis;

(12) Issuance of U.S. Forces, Japan Operator's Permit;

(13) Issuance of vehicle license plates.

(4) Conduct. Civilian personnel supporting the U.S. armed forces in Japan are guests in a foreign country and must at all times conduct themselves in an honorable and credible manner. Criminal conduct and dishonorable personal behavior committed either on or off duty adversely impacts U.S. and Japanese relations, tarnishes the image of the DoD and USFJ, and hampers the Force's military readiness.

(A) Compliance with laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel are familiar with, and comply with, all applicable-

(i) United States, host country, and third country national laws;

(ii) Treaties and international agreements;

(iii) United States regulations, United States Armed Forces directives, instructions, policies, and procedures; and

(iv) Orders, directives, and instructions issued by supported commanders, including those relating to force protection, security, health, safety, liberty policies, alcohol-related incidents, or relations and interaction with local nationals, should serve as guideposts in all on and off duty conduct and will be used as general principles in the application of the government's discretion with regard to paragraph (B), below.

(B) Removal and replacement of Contractor personnel. The Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor, at its own expense, to remove and replace any Contractor personnel who fail to comply with or violate applicable requirements of this contract, including those stipulated in this section. Such action may be taken at the Government's discretion without prejudice to its rights under any other provision of this contract, including the termination for default or cause.

(5) Contractors shall comply with the policies and procedures described in DFARS 225.370, DFARS PGI 225.370(c)(i), USFJI 64-100, "Contract Performance in Japan," and USFJI 36- 2811, "Indoctrination Training".

5. Additional SOFAs may be added as needed after contract award.

6. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPARS) ___________________________________________________

The Government advises the successful offeror under this RFQ that after contract award its performance under this contract will be subject to an assessment(s) in accordance with FAR 42.15 and AFARS 5142.1503-90. The Department of Defense (DoD) Contractors Performance

Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will be used to maintain the performance report(s) generated on this contract. The rating system to be used in this assessment shall be as follows:

Exceptional (Dark Blue) Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Governments benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective

Very Good (Purple) Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Governments benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

Satisfactory (Green) Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Marginal (Yellow) Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractors proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

Unsatisfactory (Red) Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractors corrective actions appear or

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were ineffective.

The evaluation procedures to be used in this assessment, which include coordination with the contractor, are detailed in AFARS 5142.1503-

90.

*** END OF NARRATIVE H0001 ***

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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or https://www.acquisition.gov/

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

Regulatory Cite Title Date Regulatory Cite Title Date _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

I-1 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS NOV/2013

I-2 52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR/1984

I-3 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES MAY/2014

I-4 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT SEP/2006

I-5 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES MAY/2014

I-6 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR MAY/2014

IMPROPER ACTIVITY

I-7 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY MAY/2014

I-8 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS OCT/2010

I-9 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS JAN/2017

OR STATEMENTS

I-10 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER MAY/2011

I-11 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS OCT/2016

I-12 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT/2016

I-13 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE JUL/2016

I-14 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES JUL/2018

DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES

I-15 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH OCT/2015

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

I-16 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY JUL/2013

MATTERS

I-17 52.210-1 MARKET RESEARCH APR/2011

I-18 52.211-15 DEFENSE PRIORITY AND ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS APR/2008

I-19 52.215-15 PENSION ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSET REVERSIONS OCT/2010

I-20 52.215-18 REVERSION OR ADJUSTMENT OF PLANS FOR POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (PRB) JUL/2005

OTHER THAN PENSIONS

I-21 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS NOV/2016

I-22 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--SUBCONTRACTING PLAN JAN/1999

I-23 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR JUN/2003

I-24 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES APR/2015

I-25 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SEP/2016

I-26 52.222-29 NOTIFICATION OF VISA DENIAL APR/2015

I-27 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS FEB/2016

I-28 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS DEC/2010

ACT

I-29 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS MAY/2014

I-30 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS MAR/2015

I-31 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION OCT/2015

I-32 52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION MAY/2011

I-33 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE MAY/2001

I-34 52.223-10 WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM MAY/2011

I-35 52.223-15 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENERGY-CONSUMING PRODUCTS DEC/2007

I-36 52.223-16 ACQUISITION OF EPEAT[supreg]-REGISTERED PERSONAL COMPUTER PRODUCTS OCT/2015

I-37 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING AUG/2011

I-38 52.224-1 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION APR/1984

I-39 52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT APR/1984

I-40 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES JUN/2008

I-41 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT DEC/2007

I-42 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT DEC/2007

I-43 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES FEB/2013

I-44 52.229-4 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (STATE AND LOCAL…

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