Amendment of Solicitation with RFI Responses_W9115120B0015 Install Catwalks n Bldg 56031.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

a) This amendment is issued to provide responses to questions from industry.

b) This amendment is to add FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-25 and FAR 52.204-26 in the Solicitation, as required by reference DPC Memo dated 7/23/20, titled "Implementation of the Section 889(a)(1)(B) Prohibition on Contracting w ith Entities Using Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment," Policy Alerts #20-118, #20-119, #20-120, #20-123, Information Alert #20-29 and ACC Contracting Note #20-51.

c) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document ref erenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Aug-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9115120B0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Jul-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Aug-2020

CODE

MICC - FORT HOOD

36000 DARNALL LOOP, ROOM 1300B

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5025

W91151 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9115120B0015

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY

Request for Information (RFI) Consolidated List

W91151-20-B-0015 Install Catwalks in Bldg. 56031

1) Where will the laydown yard be located for the contractor?

CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE LOCATION OF THE LAYDOWN YARD WITH THE

USER AND THE COR.

2) Will the contractor need to provide security fencing or will all materials be in a secured area?

THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE CONTRACTORS

MATERIALS.

3) It’s important to know if we will need to coordinate activities with building occupants. Will the work area be occupied during construction of the catwalks?

CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE USER AND COR REGARDING DAILY

OPERATIONS.

4) The drawings don't seem to show any type of access. Are we expected to provide a ladder and catwalk over to the AHU's or will there need to be a simple opening in the catwalk that will be accessed from a lift?

INSTALL ONE SWING GATE PER CATWALK. FINAL LOCATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY

COR UPON CONTRACT AWARD. SWING GATE SHALL BE INSTALLED AS PER

MANUFACTURS MAKE AND MODEL INSTRUCTIONS. PS SAFETY ACCESS/FULL HEIGHT

LADDER SAFETY GATE; OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT.

5) There are angles in the support beams that need to be accounted for. Will the government be able to provide as‐built for the structure?

AS BUILTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS BUILDING. CONTRACTOR TO ASSUME, ALL

HSS HANGERS ARE TO BE 15’ MINIMUM IN THEIR PROPOSAL. FINAL HANGER

LENGTHS SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED AND COORDINATED WITH COR UPON CONTRACT

AWARD.

6) There are numerous utilities in the immediate area of the AHU's. Are we expected to install the catwalk around those utilities or are we to relocate them?

THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE MEANS AND METHOD

OF INSTALLATION OF ANY AND ALL COMPONENTS RELATED TO THIS PROJECT.

7) The government has provided specification for the catwalk. While onsite, we noted that there is a hoist beam that travels underneath the AHU's with very low tolerance. Has the government verified their specification allows travel for the hoist beam below the government's desired location for the catwalk?

ALL VERTICAL CLEARENCE REQUIRMENTS HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE DESIGN

AND DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROJECT.

8) What is the level of the walking surface in relation to the bottom of the AHU frame?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #5.

9) Does the catwalk need 360 degree coverage around the AHU's? There does not appear to be any need for access on the ends of the AHU's.

REFER TO SHEET S–101 FOR CATWALK LOCATIONS.

10) Is the contractor required to hire structural engineer required to verify shop drawings live loads and dead loads?

STRUCTURAL DESIGN HAS BEEN FURNISHED BY DPW. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING STRUCTURAL STEEL, SHOP DRAWINGS, PER NOTE GN–4

ON SHEET S–001.

11) GN‐10 states that observations are required by structural engineer. Is that structural engineer to be hired by contractor?

GN–10 REFERS TO GOVERNMENT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.

12) Existing Crane inside the building travels just 2 to 4 inches under the HVAC equipment, electrical conduit and sprinkler system lines. Can the Catwalk height be adjusted to stay above crane and other HVAC equipment? SEE ANSWER FOR

RFI #7.

13) Numerous amount of conduit, fire sprinkler systems, mechanical components and unistrut are currently on the way of the proposed location of the catwalks. What is the recommendation of the MICC‐FH?

INSTALL CATWALKS & ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.

14) Does client understand crane will be non‐operational during the construction period on the area beneath the catwalks?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #3

15) What finish does the government want on the catwalk (i.e. galvanized, powder coated, painted, etc.)?

SEE NOTE SS‐4 ON SHEET S‐001

16) It appeared at the site visit that the current design will not fit on both sides of the existing equipment due to miscellaneous conduit, piping, ductwork, etc. in the way. Nothing could be verified because there is no access from the ground to the equipment platform. The current equipment looks to be 40ft. or more above finished floor. Also, it appears that the existing service crane when in operation is only 1ft. to 1.5ft below the bottom of the existing equipment rack. Cannot be verified.

WHAT’S THE QUESTION?

17) Will the existing drawings stand as engineered designs for the project?

THE SOLICITATION DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN ENGINEERED.

18) Will the awarded contractor be required to supply engineered stamped drawings?

REFER TO RFI 10 RESPONSE.

19) Will calculations be required for design?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #18.

20) Based on the height of the work being performed will a fall protection plan and a lift plan need to be engineered and stamped

REFER TO EM‐385‐1‐1 FOR ALL SAFETY REQUIRMENTS.

21) Will the 2 bay area floors under the equipment be cleared during contract performance?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #3.

22) Will the government consider attaching the catwalk to the existing equipment rack versus the current design?

REFER TO DRAWINGS.

23) Will any welding be required to be tested?

REFER TO NOTES ON SHEET S–001.

24) Will specifications be provided for bolting and welding per the installation design?

REFER TO SHEET S‐501.

25) Can a second site visit be scheduled and engineering be included?

CONTRACTOR MAY REVISIT THE SITE IF COORDINATED AND APPROVED BY MICC.

26) Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

REFER TO MICC / KO.

27) Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

REFER TO DIVISION 1.

28) Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINTATE WITH THE USER AND COR.

29) Has the work area been checked for asbestos?

NO, HOWEVER THE FACILITIY WAS BUILT IN 2010.

30) What is the Governments policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction?

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE GOVERNEMNT IMMIDIATLY.

31) Are there any divisions listed in the specifications that are not included in this project? (See questions 11‐ 29 for further detail)

ALL NECESARRY DOCUMANTATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

32) Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs affecting such materials? Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin.

THIS IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT.

33) Describe any and all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control?

REFER TO PLANS AND SPECS.

34) What is the infectious disease control rating for this work?

INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL RATING HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.

35) Can a single person act as the on‐site superintendent (Super), quality control manager (QC), and site safety officer (SSO) simultaneously?

REFER TO DIVISION 1 SPECS.

36) Division 02 – Existing Conditions is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

TEHCNICAL EXHIBIT A IS A GENERAL SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT THAT IS USED FOR ALL

PROJECTS.

37) Division 03 – Concrete is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

38) Division 04 – Masonry is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

39) Division 06 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

40) Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

41) Division 08 – Openings are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

42) Division 09 – Finishes are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

43) Division 10 – Specialties are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

44) Division 11 – Equipment is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

45) Division 12 – Furnishes are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in

46) Division 13 – Special Construction is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

47) Division 21 – Fire Suppression is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

48) Division 22 – Plumbing is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in

49) Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

50) Division 26 – Electrical is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

51) Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

52) Division 31 – Earthwork is listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

53) Division 32 – Exterior Improvements are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in the project synopsis. Is this division included in this work?

54) Division 33 – Utilities are listed in the specifications; however, there is no mention of this type of work in

SEE RFI ANSWER FOR #36.

55) Will a 32‐foot span of pre‐assembled catwalks fit into the building?

CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR FIELD VERIFICATIONS AND MEANS AND

METHODS OF PERFORMANCE.

56) Is the desired finish for the steel members galvanized or primed?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #15.

57) What will the contractor be working above when installing catwalks?

THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE WORKING ABOVE WHAT IS BELOW HIM/HER.

58) Can photos of the project site be provided?

NO. PHOTOS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

59) What is the spacing on the drop columns for the catwalk support?

REFER TO SHEET S–102

60) Are the W12x26 beams going to connect to the inside of the existing rafters or sit on top of existing rafters?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #59.

61) If the W12x26 beams sit on top of the rafters, will the government temporarily remove sections of the roof?

THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT ASSIST CONTRACTOR IN CONSTRUCTION EFFORTS OF

PROJECT.

62) If the new W12x26 beams are to go between the rafters, what connection is to be used?

REFER TO SHEET S–501.

63) What is the gauge and weight of the C8 and C6 beams shown on sheet number S‐301?

C6x10.5 AND C8x15.

64) There is a reference of “SEE PLAN” for the two ‘C’ beams on sheet number S‐30. Are there other drawings that were not included in the original solicitation documents?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #63.

65) What are the elevations of the catwalks?

SEE ANSWER FOR RFI #5.

66) Will the steel grating be galvanized? If not, what finish should the contractor apply to the metal? SEE

ANSWER FOR RFI #15.

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in 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 the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. 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. Contractors are not prohibited from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or 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 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.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it “will'' provide covered telecommunications equipment or services”, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer-

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

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

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, 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).

(End of provision)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition. 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. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government 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, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.2104.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC

2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

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

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC

2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

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

(End of Summary of Changes)