IA02_COMBINED_SYNOPSIS_SOLICITATION_TACTICAL_CONNECTION_W9124D-20-R-0012-10-28-19.DOC

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

For

W9124D-20-R-0012

TACTICAL CONNECTION FOR

SOLDIER FOR LIFE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SFL-TAP)

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation number W9124D-20-R-0012 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06, effective 10 October 2019. See Acquisition.gov for full content information.

4. This requirement is issued on an unrestricted basis with the associated NAICS code being 519130 and the size standard being 1,000 employees.

5. The list of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN):

ISSUE

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

6. The purpose of this action is for the Army Human Resources Command (HRC) to secure a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) no cost arrangement/contract with an industry partner that would allow Soldiers transitioning from the Army to connect to job opportunities across the United States and around the world through an industry recognized, mature, web-based platform.

7. Date and place of performance: Contractor web-based platform virtual environment.

Base period with two (2) option periods. Base period shall commence upon issuance of award and continue for a period of 12 months. Each option period, if exercised, shall be for a duration of 12 months, respectively, if exercised at Government discretion.

8. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the addenda provides additional instructions for Offerors compliance (attachment 2).

9. FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the addenda provides the evaluation procedures to be used (attachment 3).

10. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, Alternate I, applies to this acquisition and Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

11. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

12. FAR Clause 52.212-5 (dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition can be found in attachment labelled, Attachment 4, “Clause and Provisions.”

13. The Contracting Officer has determined the additional contract terms and conditions are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices; additional FAR provisions and clauses that are applicable to this acquisition can be found in attachment titled, Attachment 4, “Clause and Provisions.”

14. Offers are due November 8, 2019 at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

15. The point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is Ms. Barbara Mattingly (Contracting Officer), barbara.j.mattingly2.civ@mail.mil.

ATTACHMENT 1

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

For

Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) Tactical Connection Web-based Employment Tool

1.0. PURPOSE: The purpose of this action is for the Army Human Resources Command (HRC) to secure a no cost arrangement/contract with an industry partner that would allow Soldiers transitioning from the Army to connect to job opportunities across the United States and around the world through an industry recognized, mature, web-based platform.

2.0 SCOPE: This SOO defines the requirement of HRC to obtain access to a commercially available off the shelf (COTS) web-based platform in support of the SFL-TAP program. This initiative is intended to result in the following:

2.1 Soldiers access to search and apply for jobs without incurring any costs, while gaining access to potential employers who utilize the platform to post and hire Soldiers for jobs. Approximately, 100,000 Soldiers transition back to civilian communities annually. These veterans represent a human capital source capable of fulfilling entry-level jobs to the most senior jobs within Fortune 500 companies.

2.2 HRC access to existing aggregate data regarding outcomes related to Soldiers using the web-based platform at no cost to the Government.

3.0

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

3.1 Base Period:

2 January 2020 through 1 January 2021

Option 1:

2 January 2021 through 1 January 2022

Option 2:

2 January 2022 through 1 January 2023

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Contractor web-based platform virtual environment.

5.0 BACKGROUND. The HRC SFL-TAP program provides assistance to each Soldier with their transition from active duty to non-active. As a result of lack of connection of soldiers to employers through a proven resource, this initiative has been deemed necessary.

6.0

OBJECTIVES.

6.1 To obtain access to a web-based tool which provides transitioning Soldiers with the ability create and update resumes, create and upload cover letters, and release documents to employers; search for employment by key words, location, occupation, education required, and compensation offered.

6.2 To obtain access to existing aggregate data regarding Soldiers’ outcomes such as number of Soldiers using the website, number of resumes posted, number of job application submitted, number of Soldiers hired, and number of employers using the website.

7.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT: No cost.

8.0

CONSTRAINTS.

8.1 The vender’s website must utilize and practice security measures to ensure Soldiers’ Personal Identified, Information (PII), housed within the vender’s web-based platform, is guarded and protected from spillage and theft, is not used for research, and is not sold to third parties. The vender shall notify the government COR of any PII spillage or interruption of website services.

8.2 Neither appropriated nor non-appropriated funding have been allocated or will be obligated for this action.

9.0.

MUTUAL CONSIDERATION: The government recognizes that such web-based tools already exist and are available to the general job seeking public without fees. In exchange for a no-cost contract, the government will promote the selected vender’s web-based tool using existing social media (Facebook, Twitter, Soldier Magazine, etc.) and traditional marketing means; such as poster, flyers, newsletters, and installation newspaper articles. The government is also prepared to refer 100% of its transitioning Soldiers and all employers contacting the government with job opportunities to the selected vender’s commercial web- based tool.

Attachment 2

Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items

Solicitation/Request for Proposal Requirements – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

The provision at 52.212-1 is hereby tailored to modify the following elements of the provision:

Submission of Offers: Proposals shall be submitted NO LATER THAN THE EXACT DATE AND TIME, 8 November 2019 at 2:00 PM, Eastern Time, to the Contracting Officer identified below. Offeror’s proposal shall include separate parts for the general, technical, past performance, and price proposal sections. Maximum size limitation for e-mail receipt for the contracting office is 20 MB (including all attachments). If offeror’s proposal is larger than 20 MB, offeror may submit proposal via separate emails. When submitting proposal via separate emails, the offeror shall clearly state how many other emails will be submitted (i.e., 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.). Multiple emails may have to be sent in order to not exceed the size limit. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure files are not too large and are Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel only, and that the Government receives all emails with appropriate attachments timely. A complete proposal received after the exact time stated shall be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). Facsimile proposal shall not be accepted.

Offerors shall review the solicitation and its amendments (if applicable) and submit only written questions and or comments with the subject line: W9124D-20-R-0012, TACTICAL CONNECTION, QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/ EXCEPTIONS. All questions shall be submitted to the attention of the assigned KO as follows:

Contracting Officer (KO): Ms. Barbara J. Mattingly, Barbara.j.mattingly2.civ@mail.mil.

Written questions shall be submitted electronically NO LATER THAN, 9:00 AM ET, 30 October 2019. Late submission may not be given consideration. Questions shall identify the solicitation or statement of objectives reference with each question. Responses to questions shall be provided to offerors simultaneously via amendment, if applicable. KO reserves the right to NOT respond to all questions received. Telephonic inquiries may not be entertained.

AWARD MAY NOT BE MADE TO AN OFFEROR WHO IS NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM). Offeror's SAM registration shall be active in order to be eligible for award. Proposals containing a name and address different from that registered in SAM may be deemed ineligible for award.

AWARD SHALL BE MADE ON A STANDARD FORM 1449 to the successful offeror.

(1) Proposals shall include the following:

a. A cover letter containing the following information:

Company Name

Company Address

Point of Contact

Phone Number

Email Address

DUNS Number

CAGE Code

Tax Identification Number

i. Proposal Acceptance Period: Offeror’s proposal shall remain valid for a period of 90 calendar days after the closing date and time identified in the combined synopsis/solicitation. Proposals offering a shorter period of time than 90 calendar days may be rejected as non-responsive.

ii. Acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable).

b. General Instructions:

i. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing FAR Subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” and supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-2, “Evaluation Factors for Award.”

ii. The Government is utilizing a two-phase approach to determine which offer proposes a COTS web-based platform which best meets the intended outcome of the Government objectives as outlined in the statement of objectives.

iii. Award will be made to a single Offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR, and whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the Government based on the factors contained in the solicitation.

iv. It is the Government’s intent to award without discussions. Offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such as is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

v. Noncompliance with the RFP requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

vi. The submission of the documentation specified will constitute the Offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP and contract type.

vii. Instructions outlined in paragraph C, D, and E below, prescribe the format for the proposal, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

viii. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the KO in writing with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

ix. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the Offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

x. The KO will notify offerors who are not selected for award electronically. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request to receive debrief in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(l).

c. Proposal Preparation Instructions: The proposal shall consist of two (2) separate electronic parts and the evaluation process shall consist of two phases.

i. Part I: General

ii. Part II: Technical;

(1) Phase 1-Technical: Proposal shall address the following:

a. System Capabilities

b. System User Interface

c. Capacity and Scale

d. Security

Those proposals which are most advantageous to the Government based on the factors contained in the solicitation, will be notified and afforded opportunity to move to phase two and required to provide an on-site demonstration of the proposed web-based platform as it relates to the technical submission and as further defined herein.

ii. Phase 2: On-site Live Demonstration of COTS web-based platform

d. Proposal Format

i. Offerors shall submit one (1) original electronic copy of Parts I, and II, of their proposal to the e-mail address of the KO identified above.

ii. Exceptions: Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in additional to those identified as evaluation factors found in Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-2. Failure to meet any requirement in this solicitation may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Any assumption, exceptions, or deviations shall be addressed and communicated via email to the KO at or before the exact time specified in the combined synopsis/solicitation.

iii. All text shall be single spaced. Times New Roman or Arial font required. Text shall be a minimum font size 10 and be easily readable. All text pages shall be oriented in portrait. Landscape orientation is acceptable for tables and/or charts if required to properly present the information. Margins shall be at least 1 inch on the top and bottom and ¾ inch on the sides. The Offeror shall number each page. Each part shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that part. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. In the event the Offeror creates an ambiguity in their numbering, the Government may exercise its own discretion on counting pages.

iv. Proposal Limitation. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall not be evaluated. The proposal shall not exceed the following page limits:

(1) Technical: 20 pages

(2) Past Performance: 10 pages

(3) Price: Anticipated to be at no cost

Note: Page limits includes all appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, and other information provided in the proposal.

e. Proposal Content:

i. Part 1: General - Solicitation W9124D-20-R-0012 shall be submitted fully completed and in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, “Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Items.” Failure to follow the below contract proposal preparation instructions may cause the proposal to be deemed non-responsive by the government. This document shall contain:

(1) The Offeror shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to offeror’s proposal and who can obligate its company contractually, in addition to information requested above.

(2) Pricing Schedule (Services and Prices/Costs) – Pricing Schedule shall be submitted fully completed and error free. As stated herein, this RFP is anticipated to result in a no cost agreement/contract with an industry partner.

(3) Complete FAR Provision 52.212-3, Alt 1-Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall ensure that these provisions are submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/ representation completed truthfully and completely.

ii. Part II: Technical. Offeror shall provide written narrative outlining the capabilities of the proposed COTS platform, in relation to the following criteria and the statement of objectives. Proposal shall be clear, concise and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offer’s proposal. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the approach defined in Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award. The

The Technical portion shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(1) Phase 1-Technical-Proposal shall address the following:

System Capabilities: Offerors proposal shall demonstrate the proposed platform system capabilities by addressing mobility compatibility with smartphones and tablets; tutorial availability; filtering of data, analytics on searches of job categories most used; ability to conduct interviews between employer and future employee; system scheduled maintenance; historical data of site being unavailable; foreign language support; and bulletin board functionality, with the understanding of the objectives outlined in the SOO. Offeror shall provide a mapping of the system capabilities for controlling and managing the entire hiring process from search to employment.

System User Interface: Offerors proposal shall demonstrate the proposed platform capability by addressing the following:

Job Seeker Functions: resume and supporting documents to include formats for creation and storage limitations; search ability; advertisement and suggestions of employment opportunities; notifications of application status and frequency; availability of training opportunities and type; publishing mentorship and networking events; and life of account (how often is the account renewed or removed due to non-use).

Employer functions: ability to search resumes; contact job seekers directly;

Compatibility with social media platforms, and managing of job opportunities and frequency

Capacity and Scale: Offerors proposal shall address the following:

Website: Capacity of the website (maximum number of employers and job seekers on the site at one time), domain name recognition, tracking ability of the number and types of users, type of aggregated data available from the site.

Scale: Identify geographical areas employment opportunities are for (e.g., companies originate from all seven continents). Number of employers utilize the site. Number of job seekers utilize the site. Average time from job seeker to employed.

Security: Offerors proposal shall address the following items with relation to risk mitigation and processes currently utilized for job seekers and employers utilizing the platform.

Hacking, PII Spillage, Policy and Reporting processes

Password characteristics, frequency of changing password

(2) Past Performance information shall be evaluated, but information shall be obtained by the Government for each the offeror through use of the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

(3) PRICE: As stated herein, this RFP is anticipated to result in a no cost agreement/contract with an industry partner. However, it is required that the pricing schedule be completed and provided in the format as identified in the CLIN schedule of this RFP. The offeror shall submit information for the base period of 12 months, and each subsequent option period. If the offeror concurs with no cost, simply cite $0.00 for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). Should it be determined by an offeror that costs shall be incurred, offeror shall provide prices for the established CLINs. Prices shall be presented in whole dollars. Should a discrepancy exist between unit prices and extensions exist; unit prices shall govern. NOTE: Proposed solutions that may be cost bearing, may not be determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

(2) Phase 2-On-Site Live Demonstration:

Firms with proposals deemed most advantageous for the Government based on Phase 1 evaluation shall be invited to participate in Phase 2. Phase 2 is comprised of a live demonstration of the proposed web-based platform capabilities as presented in the technical portion of Phase 1, the objectives outlined in the SOO, and the following:

System Architecture: The firm shall demonstrate utilizing the web site as a typical user or employer. Items of interest to the Government: Loading times; Ease of navigation (Intuitive, number of clicks, utilizations of links, screen appearance and information); and contact information link or number on the main page.

User Support: The firm shall clearly demonstrate various aspects of the website to include: Tutorial, contact information/form, interview support, resume section, notifications of job opportunities, ability to search by labor category, location (country, state, and region), company, compensation and benefits; and notifications of application status.

Data: The firm is to demonstrate the ability to retrieve information concerning applicants that are Soldiers or Family member of Soldiers that lays within the website.

The invitation into step two will not be synopsized through the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) as an acquisition opportunity nor publicly posted.

ATTACHMENT 3

Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items

Solicitation/Request for Proposal Requirements – Evaluation Factors for Award

The provision at 52.212-2 is hereby tailored to modify the following elements of the provision:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in the Phase One:

Phase one – Technical: Proposals shall address the following:

a. System Capabilities

b. System User Interface

c. Capacity and Scale

d. Security

Past Performance

Award will be made to a single Offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposal judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, represents the most technical acceptable offer after the conclusion of phase two.

NON-PRICE EVALUATION CRITERA

PART II: Technical: The Technical evaluation provides an assessment of the Offeror’s capability to fully satisfy the Government’s minimum objectives.

(1) Phase 1 – Technical System Capabilities: The Government will evaluate the system capabilities concerning its mobility compatibility with various brands and types of smartphones and tablets and identify any limitations; tutorial availability and ease of use; filtering or segregating of data capability by Transitioning Soldiers and other veterans; existing analytics of searches conducted; functionality of conducting interviews between employers and future employees; scheduled system maintenance; historical data of site being unavailable; support of foreign languages; and bulletin board availability and applicability. The consideration will be given to the proposed management and technical approach to determine effectiveness, responsiveness, completeness, and the overall capability control and management of the entire hiring process from search to employment as identified within the Statement of Objectives (SOO), attachment 1.

System User Interface: The Government will evaluate the proposed job seeker functions and limitations; employer functions and limitations; availability of editing tools; and compatibility with social media platforms and the overall management of job opportunities and frequency to meet the SOO.

Capacity and Scale: The Government will evaluate the proposed capacity of the website, domain name recognition, management and oversite of the availability of the website and volume of users; and tracking of aggregated data. The Government will evaluate the proposed scale concerning employment opportunities within various geographical areas and demonstration of timeframe from job seeker to employed.

Security: The Government will evaluate the proposed policy and reporting processes to ensure all instances of security risks are reported, mitigated and preventive plans. Characteristics of the establishing of passwords, other account sign-in security questions and frequency of change.

Technical proposal will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. A rating of Acceptable must be achieved for an offer to be considered for phase two. Ratings of unacceptable shall not be given further consideration.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

(2) Past Performance: The Past Performance evaluation will assess the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by that offeror’s record of past performance. Past performance is assessed at the factor level after evaluating aspects of the offeror’s past performance that is recent and relevant to the services being procured under this solicitation. Offerors are advised the Government will utilize data in the offeror’s proposal and data obtained from other sources [i.e. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)] to determine the relevancy and recentcy of past performance.

In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or from whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable” for the purposes of this evaluation.

The past performance factor will be assigned one of the rating defined below:

Past Performance Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

(3) Price. As stated herein, this RFP is anticipated to result in a no cost agreement/contract with an industry partner. Therefore, price will not be scored or rated. The anticipated proposed price for the base period and each option period is $00.00 and shall be entered on each CLIN.

(b) Options. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options.

Phase Two: On-Site Live Demonstration:

Demonstration of website and the capabilities evaluation provides an assessment of the Offeror’s capability to fully satisfy the Government’s minimum objectives, as outline below and on attachment 5 titled “Demonstration Evaluation Criteria.” (A single rating shall be given for this phase).

a. System Architecture: Government will evaluate the loading times, ease of navigation within the site to include (number of clicks, utilization of links, screen appearance and information) and information provided on the main page.

b. User Support: Government will evaluate all aspects of the user support to include: Tutorial, contact information/form, interview support, resume sections, notifications of job opportunities, search capabilities and filters (e.g., labor category, company name, location, compensation), and notification of application status.

c. Data: Government will evaluate the information to be retrieve from the website by filtering applicants that are Soldiers and/or Family members.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

ATTACHMENT 4

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items OCT 2018

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification APR 1984

52.224-2 Privacy Act APR 1984 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification AUG

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

DEC 2013

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV

252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information OCT 2016

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O0021) (SEP 2018)

(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clauses of this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b) (1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

ADDENDUM 52.217-5

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options The provision at 52.217-5 is hereby tailored to modify the following elements of the provision:

The government intends to award a no cost contract. The total price will be zero for all options. There will be no tax dollars obligated under any resulting contract.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

52.217-9

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within current contract period; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three.

(End of clause)

52.252-1

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov (End of provision)

52.252-2

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract 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 this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov (End of clause)

52.252-5

AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

52.252-6

AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Automatic identification device means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

Concatenated unique item identifier means--

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

Data Matrix means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

Data qualifier means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

DoD recognized unique identification equivalent means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/iuid_equivalents.html.

DoD item unique identification means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

Enterprise means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

Enterprise identifier means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency. Government's unit acquisition cost means--

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

Issuing agency means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

Issuing agency code means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

Item means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

Lot or batch number means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

Machine-readable means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

Original part number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

Parent item means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Serial number within the enterprise identifier means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

Serialization within the enterprise identifier means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

Type designation means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

Unique item identifier means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Unique item identifier type means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/uii_types.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No.

Item description

N/A

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No.

Item description

N/A

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert ``See Schedule'' in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ----.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number ----.

(v) Any item not included in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or

(iv) of this clause for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology--International symbology specification--Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that--

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology-Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall--

(A) Determine whether to--

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: Original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD- 130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label…