W912ES25Q0063 RFQ for LD2 Fire Alarms.pdf

W81G67516396887

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under the authority of FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contractor shall supply all supplies, labor, plant and material to design, furnish, install and test a f ire alarm system in the Lockhouse of Lock & Dam # 2.

This project is 100% set-aside for Small Business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 238120 w ith an SBA size standard of $19,000,000.

The estimated magnitude of construction is betw een $25,000 and $100,000.

JOHN P RIEDERER 651-290-5614

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

19-Aug-2025

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______100 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________180 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10 Alt1

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________11 Sep 2025 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, ST PAUL

332 MINNESOTA STREET

SUITE E1500

ST PAUL MN 55101-1323

W912ES

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

11:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: 651-290-5414 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912ES25Q0063

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Fire Alarm Installation

FFP

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G67516396887

PSC CD: N063

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 180 dys. ANP 1 LOCK & DAM #2

STEVE HEIDBRIDER

USACE - LOCK & DAM 2

1350 DAM ROAD

HASTINGS MN 55033-1145

651-290-5826 FOB: Destination

966304

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Lock and Dam #2 – Fire Alarm System

1.0 Introduction

There is currently no fire alarm system in the lock house at Lock and Dam #2. The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and labor associated with the installation and testing of a new addressable fire alarm system. The new system shall include but is not limited to a Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (FMCU); smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detectors; pull stations; audible/visual notification appliances; and primary and auxiliary power supplies. All work shall be conducted, and components shall be designed in accordance with the requirements listed in the attached specifications.

After installation, the contractor shall demonstrate the operability of all functions in the presence of the Lock 2 maintenance staff and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and provide instruction to Lock 2 maintenance staff on the operation and maintenance of the system and features.

The work to be performed is at the following location:

Lock and Dam No. 2

1350 Lock and Dam Road

Hastings, MN 55033

2.0 Scope of Work

2.1 Design Criteria

UFC 1‐200‐01, DoD Building Code UFC 3‐600‐01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities NFPA 101, Life Safety Code NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

2.2 Fire Protection Engineer

The contractor shall provide the services of a qualified registered fire protection engineer (QFPE) who has passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fire Protection Engineering written examination. The Fire Protection Engineer shall be an integral part of the design team and shall be involved in all aspects of the design, construction, and testing/commissioning for fire protection systems. See attached specifications for a complete list of QFPE duties and responsibilities.

2.3 Addressable Fire Alarm System

The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and labor associated with the design, installation, and testing of a new addressable, supervised fire alarm system in accordance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA 72, and the attached specifications, at the Lock and Dam 2 Central Control Station (CCS). The location of the fire alarm control panel and any annunciation panels shall be coordinated with the lockmaster. The system must communicate to the responding fire department though a digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT). After installation and in accordance with the attached specifications, the contractor shall demonstrate the operability of all functions in the presence of the Lock 2 maintenance staff and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and provide instruction to Lock 2 maintenance staff on the operation and maintenance of the system and features.

Mass notification is not required in accordance with UFC 4-010-01 as the facility is not routinely occupied by 11 or more DoD personnel and is thereby meets criteria for a low occupancy building. Per UFC 4-010- 01 Low Occupancy Buildings are exempt from all provisions of the standards.

2.4 Notification Appliances

Notification appliances shall be provided throughout the facility in accordance with UFC 3-600-01. Provide horn strobes and strobes with clear lenses. Provide weatherproof outdoor electric horn for notification to the exterior area surrounding the facility.

2.5 Initiating Devices

Photoelectric type smoke detectors, heat detectors and carbon monoxide detectors shall be provided and installed in accordance with UFC 3- 600-01, NFPA 101, and NFPA 72. Provide duct smoke detection in accordance with NFPA 90A. Provide heat detectors in the following spaces: Garage RM 116, and Shop RM 117. Carbon monoxide detection is not required for large open spaces with ceiling heights greater than 12 feet. Manual pull stations shall be located in accordance with NFPA 101. Activation of the fire alarm system via smoke detection, CO detection, or manual pull stations will be reported to the fire reporting system via DACT.

2.6 Design Submittals

Submittals listed under Section 1.4, SD-01, SD-02, SD-03, and SD-05 in the attached specifications must be submitted to the COR 30 days prior to beginning of work.

2.7 Pre-Quote Site Visit

Potential quoters are encouraged to visit the site prior to placing quotes to ensure that they understand the existing site conditions and the potential challenges associated with completing contract work. Site visits shall be coordinated through the Lock and Dam 2 Lockmaster, Steve Heidbrider, at 651-290-5826.

2.8 Initial Meeting

Prior to commencing work, a pre-construction meeting shall be held. The safety plan, work plan, schedule, contractor staging area, and any other coordination issues shall be discussed. The Contractor shall submit all plans for review at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

2.9 Availability and Use of Utility Services

The Contractor will be allowed to use the public sanitation facilities on site.

2.10 Specifications

All features of the new fire alarm system shall be installed following the design requirements listed in the attached specifications. All materials shall be purchased in accordance with the Buy American Act.

3.0 Contractor Safety Requirements

If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, any COR or contracting officer may stop all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage shall be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order. The contractor is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

3.1 Emergency Medical Treatment

Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. The government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

3.2 Accident Prevention Plan

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan utilizing the ENG Form 6293, Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Worksheet according to the EM 385-1-1. All employees performing work under this contract shall wear personal protective equipment as specified in EM 385-1-1 and other equipment common to trade as specified in EM 385-1-1. This plan must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any work. Once approved by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the approved APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified. Once work begins, changes to the approved APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any severe hazard exposure, i.e. imminent danger, become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34,) and the environment.

Copies of the approved APP will be maintained at the Contracting Officer's office and at the job site.

Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered.

3.3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The contractor shall have on site an employee designated as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) who has completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training or its equivalent as specified in EM 385-1-

1. The contractor shall complete the ENG Form 6282, Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Designation Letter, and submit with the APP. The SSHO or an equally qualified Designated Representative/alternate shall be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident

3.4 Competent Persons

A Competent Person shall be provided for all of the hazards identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program in accordance with the accepted Accident Prevention Plan and shall be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the Contracting Officer for acceptance in consultation with the Safety Office.

3.5 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

The Contractor shall prepare and use an AHA to ensure safe performance of work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to prepare the AHA. The AHA shall be approved by the contracting officer prior to commencement of work. All on-site employees shall review the approved AHA prior to performing work at the site and the AHA must be available during weekly, daily, and “Tool Box” safety meetings as appropriate.

AHAs shall define the activities being performed and identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk.

The names of the Competent/Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (Electrical work, scaffolding, fall protection, other activities as specified by OSHA) shall be identified and included in the AHA. Proof of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the contracting officer for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity. The AHA shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to address changing site conditions, operations, or change of competent/qualified person(s). While not mandatory for use, the ENG Form 6206 is the recommended format.

3.6 On-site Public Safety.

Work on this contract is within a secure area and not immediately adjacent to the general public recreation facilities. However, safety precautions to warn or limit site staff access during construction shall be addressed both in the APP and AHA.

Safety Submittals The contractor shall submit the following for approval prior to the pre-work meeting. The following must be approved by the contracting officer prior to the commencement of work.

1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) to include any related safety plans identified in the APP.

2. SSHO designation letter.

3. SSHO, Qualified Person (QP), and Competent Person (CP) qualifications/credentials.

4. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each of the definable work steps.

4.0 Damage Reports

All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged shall be reported immediately to the contracting officer. When the damage is caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted within 2 working days (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor will complete and submit ENG Form 3394.

5.0 Contract Employees Conduct and Competency

All contract employees shall conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times. Use of controlled substances or consumption of alcoholic beverages by contract employees is strictly prohibited. The contractor may be required to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the contractor who is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform the work.

6.0 Work Schedule

The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed and shall have all work completed within 180 calendar days. Notify the contracting officer of any material or equipment lead times that will preclude meeting this timeline. Initial installation will be scheduled through on site POC (Steve Heidbrider 651-290-5826).

7.0 Work Restrictions

Working hours at the job site shall be restricted to the period between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Mon-Fri, no holidays unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

8.0 Warranty

The contractor must provide documentation detailing any warranty coverage for parts and labor. All work must carry minimum of 1 year warranty on parts and labor.

8.0 Payment

All invoices shall be sent to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Lock and Dam 2 1350 Lock and Dam Road Hastings, MN 55033

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ), which should result in one firm-fixed price contract. This solicitation is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Any questions concerning this RFQ shall be transmitted via email to John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil at least two days prior to solicitation close, to allow adequate response time.

Offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://SAM.gov to include the FAR and DFARS Representations and Certifications section, with the NAICS Code 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

For assistance with SAM, please contact:

SAM Service Desk Website: https://www.fsd.gov U.S. Calls: 1-866-606-8220 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm ET

Quotes must be received no later than the date and time stated in SF 1442, Block 13A. Quotes received after that date and time are late and may not be considered for evaluation and contract award.

It is preferred that the quote is e-mailed to:

John Riederer, Contract Specialist, John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil

The offeror may also submit the quote by mail / courier to the following:

USACE – ST PAUL

CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: John Riederer 332 Minnesota St, Suite E1500

ST. PAUL, MN 55101

An Offer Guarantee (aka “Bid Bond”) is NOT required for this procurement.

The contract awardee will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bonds or alternative protections to the Government.

Offerors are highly encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to preparing their quote.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price construction contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Steve Heidbrider - Lockmaster Address: Steven.G.Heidbrider@usace.army.mil Telephone: 651-290-5826

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/

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(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 DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

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

MAY 2021

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

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

JUN 2023

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2025-O0003/ DEVIATION

2025-O0004) (MAR 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210.

(2) The small business size standard is $19,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph

(d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) [Reserved]

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

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.

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

2020)

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

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

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(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 any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2024)

Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

(b)(1) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph

(e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (e) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

__ (i) Paragraph (e) applies.

__ (ii) Paragraph (e) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(iv) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services--Representations.

Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(v) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vi) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Spain.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

XXX (i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

XXX (ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ (iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ (iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

____ (v) 252.225-7035, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ Use with Alternate II.

____ Use with Alternate III.

____ Use with Alternate IV.

____ Use with Alternate V.

____ (vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

____ (vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments--Representation.

(e) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [Offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date____]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS provision No.

Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the Offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-2 Alt II Security Requirements (MAR 2021) - Alternate II APR 1984 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records JUL 2021 52.222-9 (Dev) Apprentices and Trainees (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) MAR 2025 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2022 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2024 52.223-23 (Dev) Sustainable Products and Services (DEVIATION 2025-

O0004)

MAR 2025

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

MAY 2024

52.228-15 (Dev) Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction. (Deviation 2020-O0016)

JUN 2020

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts JAN 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Alt I Disputes (May 2014) - Alternate I DEC 1991 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or

Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities

NOV 2024

52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions APR 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

JAN 2025

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.249-4 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Services)

(Short Form)

APR 1984

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 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 (Dev) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

MAY 2024

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro

Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur…