IIE01 W9124D25Q0015 - Conformed Solicitation - Updated 12DEC24.pdf

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021)

A. Request for Proposals Submittal and Inquiries:

A.1. The Offeror shall provide the following information:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Unique Entity Identifying Number:

CAGE Code:

Tax Identification Number:

A.2. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued as a commercial acquisition using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract from this RFP. The timeline for the following solicitation is as follows:

i.Questions due: 26 November 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT (Fort Knox Local Time) ii.Answers to Questions: 29 November 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT (Fort Knox Local Time) iii.Close of Solicitation: 19 December 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT (Fort Knox Local Time) **Amended Questions to Solicitation - 10 December 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT (Fort Knox Local Time)** **Amended Answers to Solicitation - 12 December 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT (Fort Knox Local Time)** **Amended Closing Date and Time to Solicitation - 8 January 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT (Fort Knox Local Time)** ** An OPTIONAL site visit is allowed on 6 December 2024 at 9:30 AM EDT. Interested Contractors should email the contract specialist prior to 6 December 2024 to pre-register for site visit. Walk-ins are welcome. The site visit will start in Building 1109, Room 257. From there, we will move to the rail tracks.

B.3. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Knox primary point of contact responsible for providing information and responding to inquiries is the Contract Specialist (CS). The CS is Wesley Dowell and can be contacted at (502) 624-6853, or via email at wesley.e.dowell.civ@army.mil The alternate point of contact is the Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is Richard J. Torres and can be contacted at 502-624-2206, or via email at richard.j.torres.civ@army.mil A.4. All offerors wishing to do business with the government must possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, per SAM.gov, and shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors shall register online at www.sam.gov. For assistance, offerors can call toll free (866) 606-8220. Offerors SAM registration must be active in order to be eligible for award. Offers containing a name and address (Block 17a of SF1449) different from that registered in SAM may be deemed ineligible for award. All amendments will be posted to the SAM.gov website at www.sam.gov. Offerors shall monitor the website. It is the offerors responsibility to acknowledge all amendments.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

B.1. Questions to this solicitation are due by e-mail to Wesley Dowell at wesley.e.dowell.civ@army.mil and Richard J. Torres at richard.j.torres.civ@army.mil on 26 November 2024 at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time (Fort Knox, KY, Local Time) in order to allow a response prior to the proposal due date. Answers will be posted to SAM.gov. No remarks or written responses to questions by Government personnel shall change or qualify any of the terms or conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP can only be changed by formal written amendment issued by MICC – Fort Knox.

B.2. Proposals are due by e-mail to Wesley Dowell at wesley.e.dowell.civ@army.mil and Richard J. Torres at richard.j.torres.civ@army.mil in accordance with Block 8 of the solicitation (SF 1449) or as amended by the latest issued amendment. Submission time zone is Eastern Time (Fort Knox, KY, Local Time). Faxed or late proposals WILL NOT be accepted. Proposals shall accompany a full and complete copy of this SF 1449 with all included pages. Prospective contractors are reminded to fill out all portions of the SF 1449 to include the individual CLIN pricing. If a contractor does not intend to charge for a particular CLIN, they shall enter “$0.00” or “No Charge” in the pricing for that CLIN.

B.3. Due to Government exchange size limitations, we cannot receive individual e-mails that exceed 10 MB, including the e-mail itself plus all attachments. If your electronic proposal, including all attachments, is larger than 10 MB, you shall segment your proposal into a series of two (2) or more separate e-mails that individually are no larger than 10 MB. We cannot receive e-mails if they contain compressed attachments. Our security software blocks these types of e-mails.

B.4. Please note all dates are subject to change. All amendments to the solicitation will be posted to the SAM.gov website. Contractors are cautioned to check this website for amendments prior to the proposal’s submission due date and time.

B.5. Offeror shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov prior to receipt of the proposal to receive an award. Offerors are reminded that failure to comply “shall render their proposal as non-acceptable.” The NAICS code shall be on the Offerors System for Award Management profile https://www.sam.gov prior to receipt of proposal to receive an award. Offerors are reminded that failure to comply “shall render their proposal as non-complaint with the terms and conditions of the solicitation.”

B.6. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the Offerors' proposals. These instructions are provided in order to ensure a complete and thorough evaluation of the Offerors’ proposals. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and following guidance at FAR

19.502 the requirement is solicited as unrestricted. Non-compliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and cause the Offeror’s proposal to be determined noncompliant and may result in the elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

B.7. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified in FAR 52.212-1 and the Addendum 52.212-1 will constitute the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, understanding, and concurrence with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and contract type. The Government intends to award a single contract as a result of this solicitation.

B.8. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain errors, ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the KO and CS in writing with supporting rationale.

B.9. All referenced documents (Technical Exhibits (TEs) and Attachments) for this solicitation are available on the website at https://sam.gov. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time email notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

C. Proposal Format. This information shall be provided in the format below:

C.1. Proposal Content. Failure to follow the below Contract Proposal preparation instructions will cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government.

C.2. SF 1449. Complete and sign Standard Form (SF) 1449 (Solicitation, Contract/Order for Commercial Items). An executed SF 1449 requires the Offerors to complete blocks 12, 17a (block 17a must include company name, address, telephone number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI ), Tax Identification Number, Commercial and Government Entity [CAGE] code, and email address), 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c, as applicable. Offer must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

C.3. Amendment(s) – if applicable. Complete and sign Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation. Acknowledge receipt of all Amendments (SF 30) issued since the original solicitation (SF 1449) issue date, if any.

Acknowledgment is made by completing Blocks 8, 15a, 15b, and 15c and returning the signed amendment(s) as issued. Signed Amendment shall be returned to the contracting office at submission of proposals.

C.4. Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors The Offeror shall provide a completed FAR Provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items). If an Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.sam.gov/, the Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision. If an Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

C.5. If an offeror believes that the requirement in these instructions contains an error, 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 will award this effort based on the initial proposals, as received.

C.6. The government is not liable for any costs incurred by Offerors in submitting offer in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP). Offers from unsuccessful offerors shall not be returned to the offeror. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful offer. Unless the offeror requests, otherwise, the government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful offers. The government will not issue any certification of destruction.

C.7. The government will evaluate proposals in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) without discussions and will award contract in accordance with FAR 13 SAP. Evaluation criteria is based on:

Pricing Data:

KEY POINT #1 - Offers shall submit by entering the unit price, unit amount and net amount of the SF 1449 Document.

KEY POINT #2 - There is no requirement to submit cost information. Offeror will be evaluated on price.

KEY POINT #3 - Offerors shall break out prices for all CLINS.

Past Performance: Offeror shall submit any past performance for jobs related to railroad operations that have occurred in the past three years. Please reference in proposal if records are already in Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) or from Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPARS) system.

C.9. All Large Businesses that entertain this requirement are required to submit a small business subcontracting plan to engage small businesses in the area, in compliance with FAR 19.704.

Small Business Participation Plan. (IF APPLICABLE- Large business or other than Small Business):

The Offeror shall demonstrate small business participation by detailing its proposed approach to meet the requirements under the Small Business Participation factor by addressing the following areas in its Small Business Participation Commitment Document:

-Proposed Small Business Participation Plan in performance of the potential contract.

-Commitment to Small Business -Payment Procedures -Compliance with Small Business Subcontracting Plans -Commitment to Small Business

The Offeror shall include a written statement of its established procedures to ensure timely payments to small business subcontractors in accordance with FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (for those contracts under which it was required within the past three years from the closing date of this solicitation). If not required in any recent contracts, the Offeror shall so state.

End of Provision)

52.212-2 ADDENDUM - EVALUATION

The Basis for Award and Evaluation Criteria

Basis for Award. Before making award, the contracting officer must determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

1. Synopsis of Solicitation.

This is This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued as a commercial acquisition using FAR Parts 13- Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation is unrestricted and available on the open market. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract from this solicitation. The resulting contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Award to the offeror with the lowest price technically Acceptable (LPTA) that meets the requirements of the solicitation and is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR 13.106. The low offer will be analyzed to determine if the offeror’s proposed price is fair and reasonable utilizing price analysis techniques in FAR 13.106-3(a). The award of any contract issued here under will be made to the aggregate to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible Offeror.

2. Determination of Awardee.

In determining the awardee, the Government will make a singular award, in accordance with FAR 13.106.

3. Evaluation Plan.

The Government will evaluate proposed prices for reasonableness using price analysis techniques. The Government anticipates adequate price competition for this commercial solicitation and will evaluate proposals in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 Proposal Analysis Techniques, and instructions indicated in FAR Clause 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) and its addendum. Unbalanced, unreasonably high, inaccurate, or incomplete proposal prices may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from the competition either on the basis that the Offeror does not understand the requirement or that the Offeror has made an unreasonable proposal. Proposals that fail to meet the requirements set forth in FAR Clause 52.212-1 and its addendum will be rated as unacceptable.

4. Award for All of the Work.

The Government intends to award a single contract as a result of this solicitation. Offers received for less than the stated number of items listed in this solicitation will be considered ineligible for award. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors in accordance with FAR 52.212-2— Evaluation Commercial Items and Addendum to FAR 52.212-2. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.

5. Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria consist of three evaluation factors:

Factor 1: Price

Factor 2: Small Business Participation Plan (If Applicable)

Factor 3: Past Performance

Please note that submission of the offeror’s small business participation proposal does not preclude the requirement in FAR Part 19.702 for submittal and approval of a Subcontracting Plan. Three (3) sub-factors will be evaluated under the Mission Capability (Technical) Factor.

6. Combined Technical Risk Ratings – Price.

Factor 1: Price.

Price will not be scored or rated. Evaluation of price will be performed using one or more of the price analysis techniques in FAR 13.106. Through these techniques the Government will determine whether prices are reasonable, complete and balanced. Through these techniques, the Government will determine whether prices are reasonable, complete, and balanced. Unbalanced Pricing may be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(g), as applicable, to assess performance risks. An offer may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(g)(3). Proposals that fail to meet the requirements set forth in FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors- Commercial Items, will be rated as unacceptable.

The Government will evaluate proposals for the award by adding the total price of the base period and all options.

As part of the price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services) by adding one-half of the Offeror’s final option period price to the Offeror’s total price.

Factor 2: Small Business Participation Plan (If Applicable)

Small Business Participation Factor Rating Definitions.

The Small Business Participation Factor will be evaluated by the SSEB Small Business Team using the following adjectival rating chart:

Table 2. Small Business Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives.

Factor 3: Past Performance.

Offerors will also be evaluated on past performance. Offerors are not required to submit information for past performance, this information will be retrieved from Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) or from Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPARS) system.

(End of provision)

Solicitation Number W9124D25Q0015 - Questions and Responses from site visit (12/6/2024).

1. It is not explained how to install the unit price and corresponding net amount on the bid form for the changes made in the amendment.

a. The Standard Form (SF) 1449 gives a clean breakout for pricing. All pricing for Gov’t plug numbers shall be the exact number provided.

E.I. CLIN 0001:

1 Job x $20,000 = $20,000.00 (EST)

2. Will the bid form as shown in the original solicitation be changed? If no, how is the bidder to proceed in filling out the bid form based on the changes made in the amendment?

a. All Contractors wishing to submit a proposal to this acquisition shall follow the SF 1449 Format. In doing so, a Conformed copy of the Solicitation will be posted to ease this transition.

3. The bid date shown in sam.gov does not agree with the bid date stated in your below email.

Which date is correct?

a. The proposal end date is correct – modification documents supersede the base document. The proposal end date is 8 January 2025 at 11:00 am EDT Fort Knox Local Time.

4. Regarding solicitation #W9124D25Q0015 would you have annual estimated maintenance material quantities on the following please:

Crossties In the past 2 Years no crossties have been replaced, prior to that averaged 500 per year.

Switch Timbers In 2022 a total of 200 were replaced.

Ballast No, ballast has been cleaned or replaced in the past 2 years.

Rail (What rail size?)

90 and 115 Weight Rail.

Joint Bars 90, 115, and 90/115 weight Bars.

Track Bolts 40 Track bolts replaced in the past 2 years.

Spikes 1440 Spikes have been replaced in the past 2 years.

OTM (Plates and Anchors) No, plates have been replaced in the past 2 years.

Crossing Materials (Surface Materials, Signs, and Posts) None in the past 2 years

5. Is there any surplus rail to be used for repairs?

a. No, not required.

6. Is there a list of current defects?

a. A list of current defects is not available at this time.

7. Can we get copies of the latest inspection reports?

a. Copies of the last inspection report are not available.

8. How often is there traffic on the system?

a. Usually 2 times a year – April/May then August/September – before and after Cadet

Summer Training.

9. Does the solicitation require someone to be onsite daily?

a. No.

10. Can we get a list of the repairs made in the last two years?

a. PWO to make repairs on 21 Switch’s and installing new Switch Ties where needed. PWO to make repairs to Track, replaced 6 sections of 115 Weight Rail, Repaired 1 Crossing installed new 115 Weight Rail in crossing using Thermal Weld. PWO to take care of the Vegetation control

11. Who holds the current contract for railroad maintenance?

a. No current contract exists for Railroad Maintenance. Any Repairs being made are not on contract.

12. What is the current contract number?

a. No current contract exists for Railroad Maintenance. Any Repairs being made are not on contract.

13. What is the current contract value?

a. No current contract exists for Railroad Maintenance. Any Repairs being made are not on contract.

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W9124D25Q0015 19-Nov-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

502-624-6853

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 08 Jan 2025

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W9124D9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

WESLEY E DOWELL

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

0012062904

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD

MICC FORT KNOX

BLDG 1109B STE 250

199 6TH AVE

FORT KNOX KY 40121-5720

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W22PES 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

BUSINESS OPNS & INTEGRATION DIVISION

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

125 6TH AVE STE 320

FORT KNOX, KY KY 40121-5719

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$45,000,000

NAICS:

237990

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

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

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

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W9124D25Q0015

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - DMO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services as a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**AMENDMENT**

All DMO's less than $4,999.99 shall require approval by COR prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 20,000 = $20,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012062904

PSC CD: J022

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job

RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - PWO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for Project Work Orders (PWO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**Amendment** All PWO's greater than $5,000.00 shall require Contracting Officer approval prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 250,000 = $250,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

FOB: Destination

0003 2 Each

RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-VEGETATION CONTROL

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for vegitation control during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

0004 4 Each

RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH INSPECTION

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch inspection during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

0005 2 Each

RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH MAINT

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch maintenance during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

1001 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - DMO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services as a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**AMENDMENT**

All lDMO's ess than $4,999.99 shall require approval by COR prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 20,000 = $20,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012062904

1002 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - PWO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for Project Work Orders (PWO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**Amendment** All PWO's greater than $5,000.00 shall require Contracting Officer approval prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 250,000 = $250,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

1003 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-VEGETATION CONTROL

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for vegitation control during the first option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

1004 4 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH INSPECTION

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch inspection during the first option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

1005 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH MAINT

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch maintenance during the first option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

2001 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - DMO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services as a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**AMENDMENT**

All DMO's less than $4,999.99 shall require approval by COR prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 20,000 = $20,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

FOB: Destination

2002 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - PWO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for Project Work Orders (PWO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**Amendment** All PWO's greater than $5,000.00 shall require Contracting Officer approval prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 250,000 = $250,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

2003 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-VEGETATION CONTROL

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for vegitation control during the second option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

2004 4 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH INSPECTION

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch inspection during the second option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

2005 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH MAINT

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch maintenance during the second option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

3001 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - DMO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services as a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**AMENDMENT**

All DMO's less than $4,999.99 shall require approval by COR prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 20,000 = $20,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

FOB: Destination

3002 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - PWO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for Project Work Orders (PWO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**Amendment** All PWO's greater than $5,000.00 shall require Contracting Officer approval prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 250,000 = $250,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

3003 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-VEGETATION CONTROL

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for vegitation control during the third option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

3004 4 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH INSPECTION

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch inspection during the third option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

3005 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH MAINT

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch maintenance during the third option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

4001 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - DMO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services as a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**AMENDMENT**

All DMO's less than $4,999.99 shall require approval by COR prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 20,000 = $20,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

FOB: Destination

4002 1 Job

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - PWO

FFP

ESTIMATED - Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for Project Work Orders (PWO) during the base period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

**Amendment** All PWO's greater than $5,000.00 shall require Contracting Officer approval prior to any start of work.

All Contractors shall insert provided plugs numbers for the CLIN proposed cost

(ESTIMATED):

1 Job x $ 250,000 = $250,000 (total).

Contractor shall alert the Government when reaching 80% of total estimated Plug Number Total Amount.

4003 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-VEGETATION CONTROL

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for vegitation control during the final option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

4004 4 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH INSPECTION

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch inspection during the final option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

4005 2 Each

OPTION RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-SWITCH MAINT

FFP

Contractor shall provide routine Railroad Repairs and Maintenance support Services for switch maintenance during the final option period in accordance with the PWS provided herein.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government

0005 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 1003 Destination Government Destination Government 1004 Destination Government Destination Government 1005 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 2003 Destination Government Destination Government 2004 Destination Government Destination Government 2005 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 3003 Destination Government Destination Government 3004 Destination Government Destination Government 3005 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government 4003 Destination Government Destination Government 4004 Destination Government Destination Government 4005 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 20-DEC-2024 TO

19-DEC-2025

N/A BUSINESS OPNS & INTEGRATION

DIVISION

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

125 6TH AVE STE 320

FORT KNOX, KY KY 40121-5719

W22PES

0002 POP 20-DEC-2024 TO

19-DEC-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 20-DEC-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 20-DEC-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 20-DEC-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 20-DEC-2025 TO

19-DEC-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 20-DEC-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1003 POP 20-DEC-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1004 POP 20-DEC-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1005 POP 20-DEC-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 20-DEC-2026 TO

19-DEC-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 20-DEC-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2003 POP 20-DEC-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2004 POP 20-DEC-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2005 POP 20-DEC-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 20-DEC-2027 TO

19-DEC-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 20-DEC-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3003 POP 20-DEC-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3004 POP 20-DEC-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3005 POP 20-DEC-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 20-DEC-2028 TO

19-DEC-2029

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 20-DEC-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4003 POP 20-DEC-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4004 POP 20-DEC-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4005 POP 20-DEC-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--

Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters

OCT 2018

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition NOV 2021 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting OCT 2022 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026

JAN 2022

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2024 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

JUN 2020

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and

Representation

JUN 2020

52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995

52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation APR 1984 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract APR 1984 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General AUG 2019 252.203-7004 Display of Hotline Posters JAN 2023 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services. JUL 2021 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders OCT 2024 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

JAN 2023

252.215-7016 Notification to Offerors--Postaward Debriefings DEC 2022 252.219-7000 Advancing Small Business Growth JUN 2023 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7057 Preaward Disclosure of Employment of Individuals Who Work in the People's Republic of China

AUG 2022

252.225-7058 Postaward Disclosure of Employment of Individuals Who Work in the People's Republic of China

JAN 2023

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

JUN 2023

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)

AUG 2024

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2024- O0014)

AUG 2024

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

JAN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea OCT 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

(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) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(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:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.